Trending News in the USA: The US government pledged its unwavering support for Guyana in the land dispute with Venezuela. The shooter in Wednesday’s incident at UNLV was a professor.
WASHINGTON, DC, United States–The Biden administration has clearly stated its unwavering support for the sovereignty of Guyana and emphasized the importance of a peaceful resolution to the ongoing land boundary dispute with Venezuela.
In a significant statement, the US Department of State shared Secretary Antony J. Blinken’s discussion with Guyanese President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, where they reiterated the significance of upholding the 1899 arbitral award regarding the land boundary. Additionally, both parties acknowledged and respected the International Court of Justice’s order to refrain from any actions that could potentially escalate the dispute further.
Given recent developments pertaining to Venezuela’s claim on the mineral-rich Essequibo region, the Guyana government has outlined its plans to bring the border issue before the United Nations. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s announcement of measures enforcing the outcome of a referendum aimed at claiming ownership of the area is seen by Guyana as a direct threat to its territorial integrity.
In response, Guyana intends to intensify precautionary measures to safeguard its national interests. Moreover, the government is determined to take appropriate action by bringing this pressing matter to the attention of the United Nations Security Council. The gravity of the situation necessitates swift and decisive steps to ensure a just resolution.
LAS VEGAS (AP), United States–A shooting incident occurred at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where a gunman, identified as Anthony Polito, killed three people and critically wounded another before engaging in a shootout with the police. The shooter was a professor who had previously worked at East Carolina University. Authorities searched the suspect’s apartment in Henderson, Nevada, and retrieved several electronic devices, including his cellphone.
In October 2017, a shooting at the Mandalay Bay casino in Las Vegas resulted in the deaths of 60 people and injury of over 400. This recent attack at UNLV terrified the city, but authorities were able to react swiftly due to lessons learned from the previous incident. The gunman started firing on the fourth floor of the UNLV’s Lee Business School building before moving to other floors. He was eventually killed in a shootout with two university police detectives. Classes at the university were canceled, and a basketball game was also called off.