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President Trump acknowledged Iran's missile attack on a US air base in Qatar, which was a retaliation for US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. He expressed a desire to deescalate tensions, noting Iran's warning and limited damage, and called for peace amid ongoing regional conflicts involving Israel and Iran.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, urging Azerbaijan to immediately cease military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh and deescalate the situation. Blinken emphasized the need for dialogue to resolve differences and noted Aliyev's readiness to halt military actions and meet with representatives of Azerbaijan and the population of Nagorno-Karabakh. Immediate implementation was underscored as necessary.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS economic group meeting in Johannesburg and agreed to "intensify efforts" to deescalate tensions at their contested border. The meeting comes after a deadly clash in 2020 strained relations between the two countries. The disputed border has long been a source of friction, and the leaders discussed the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas. The meeting is seen as a step toward mending their fraught relationship, and both sides expressed the need to handle the border issue properly to safeguard peace and tranquility in the region.
Worcester Police Department successfully deescalated a 13-hour standoff with a suspect who had shot two people earlier in the day, fired at police, and barricaded himself in his home. The police waited out the suspect, using time to their advantage, and eventually apprehended him with the help of their police dog. The suspect and the gunshot victims are expected to survive. The incident is being treated as a domestic situation, and the suspect is likely to face charges of attempted murder. The police utilized technology, mental health professionals, and communication with family members to resolve the situation peacefully. Residents in the area were evacuated or asked to shelter in place but have since returned to normalcy.