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27-11-2025
The US has suspended processing immigration requests from Afghans after an Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakamal, was identified as the suspect in a shooting that injured two National Guard soldiers near the White House. The suspect had entered the US in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome and was granted asylum earlier this year. President Donald Trump condemned the attack as an 'act of terror' and vowed to take steps to remove foreigners who 'do not belong here'. The incident has raised concerns about security and vetting protocols for Afghan immigrants.
Entities: US, Afghanistan, Donald Trump, Rahmanullah Lakamal, National Guard • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
Two mountain climbers died on Aoraki, New Zealand's highest peak, while two others from the same group were rescued. One of the deceased was from the United States, and the other was an internationally recognized New Zealand climbing guide. The incident occurred near the summit, where the pair fell while connected by a rope. Authorities recovered the bodies late Tuesday local time and are investigating the deaths. Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook, is a technically challenging peak with a history of over 240 recorded deaths since the 20th century. The incident is part of a recent series of fatalities on prominent mountains worldwide.
Entities: Aoraki, New Zealand, United States, Mount Cook, New Zealand Mountain Guides Association • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
President Donald Trump vowed to intensify immigration crackdown after two West Virginia National Guard reservists were shot in Washington, DC, blaming the Biden administration for bringing the alleged Afghan shooter to the US. Trump described the incident as 'an act of evil, and an act of terror' and claimed it underscored the national security threat posed by immigration. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is believed to have immigrated to the US from Afghanistan in August 2021. Trump's remarks were characteristic of his politicization of tragic events, and his administration's immigration policies are likely to face scrutiny. The shooting raised questions about the vetting of Afghan immigrants and the role of the National Guard in law enforcement.
Entities: Donald Trump, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Afghanistan, Rahmanullah Lakanwal • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
The US has reportedly stopped processing immigration requests from Afghans indefinitely following a shooting incident near the White House where two West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot, and the suspect is believed to be from Afghanistan. President Donald Trump stated that the shooter entered the US in 2021. The article discusses the incident and its aftermath, including the critical condition of the guardsmen and reactions from various officials.
Entities: Donald Trump, Afghanistan, West Virginia, White House, Washington DC • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
The article discusses Operation Allies Welcome, a Biden-era program that resettled Afghan nationals in the US. The program was launched in August 2021 to protect vulnerable Afghans after the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan. The suspect in a recent DC shooting, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, arrived in the US through this program on September 8, 2021. He was granted asylum in 2025 under the Trump administration. The article highlights the controversy surrounding the program, with critics blaming the Biden administration for letting in 'unknown and unvetted foreigners.' The program was later renamed 'Enduring Welcome,' and over 190,000 Afghans have been resettled in the US under both programs. However, thousands of Afghans are still waiting to be processed, and the issue has become politically contentious.
Entities: Operation Allies Welcome, Afghanistan, US, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Joe Biden • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
A witness, Ryaan Aqid, describes hearing gunfire when two National Guardsmen were shot near the White House. Aqid claims to have crossed paths with the guardsmen before the gunman opened fire, hearing two initial shots followed by four consecutive shots. The incident is reported by CNN, with various reactions from officials, including West Virginia Senator Jim Justice and the Attorney General, who expressed hope for a 'Thanksgiving miracle'.
Entities: Ryaan Aqid, National Guardsmen, White House, CNN, West Virginia Senator Jim Justice • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
A shooting near the White House in Washington DC has left two National Guard members injured. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was taken into custody. President Donald Trump condemned the 'monstrous' attack and vowed to investigate every Afghan national who entered the US under the Biden administration. The incident is being investigated as a possible act of terror.
Entities: Donald Trump, White House, Afghanistan, Biden administration, Rahmanullah Lakanwal • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
A 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been accused of shooting two National Guardsmen near the White House in Washington D.C. on November 26, 2025. Lakanwal was living in the U.S. illegally after overstaying his visa, which was obtained through Operation Allies Welcome, a program established during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. The attack is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism. Lakanwal allegedly ambushed the guards near the Farragut West Metro Station, shooting them before being subdued by a third guard. The two victims were hospitalized in critical condition. Lakanwal was shot four times and taken into custody.
Entities: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, White House, Washington D.C., National Guardsmen, Operation Allies Welcome • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
A 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been identified as the alleged gunman who shot two National Guard members in Washington D.C. near the White House. Lakanwal, who entered the US during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal under Operation Allies Welcome, remained in the country illegally after his visa expired. He allegedly ambushed the guards near the Farragut West Metro Station, shooting one in the chest and head, and firing at the second before being subdued by a third guard. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism. Lakanwal is a husband and father of at least five children, and had previously served alongside American troops in Afghanistan. The incident has led to increased security measures, with President Trump ordering 500 additional National Guard troops to be deployed to Washington D.C.
Entities: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Afghanistan, US, White House, National Guard • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
The alleged shooter of two National Guard members in Washington D.C. was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who had served in the Afghan Army alongside US troops. Lakanwal allegedly overstayed his visa and entered the US through the Biden administration's Operation Allies Welcome refugee program in 2021. The attack, described as a possible terror attack, occurred near the White House, and Lakanwal was shot by return gunfire. Former President Trump labeled the attack an 'act of terror.' The motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Entities: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Afghanistan, US, National Guard, White House • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
The article discusses the alleged shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was involved in a terror attack on National Guard members in Washington, DC. Lakanwal was allowed into the US under a Biden-era Afghan resettlement program, Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) and Operation Allies Refuge (OAR), which Republican lawmakers had warned could pose a security risk. The programs resettled around 90,000 Afghans in the US, with the majority being granted a two-year parole. Lawmakers had expressed concerns about the screening process, and a DOJ Inspector General report found that at least 55 Afghan evacuees were on a terror watch list. The article highlights the concerns raised by Republican lawmakers about the vetting process and the potential security risks associated with the resettlement program.
Entities: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Operation Allies Welcome, Operation Allies Refuge, Biden administration, National Guard • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
Former President Trump criticized the Biden administration over a refugee program that allowed an Afghan national, suspected of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., into the U.S. Trump stated that the suspect entered the country in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, a program that resettled approximately 90,000 Afghans. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, allegedly ambushed the guardsmen near the White House, and was later taken into custody. Trump pledged to re-examine every alien who entered the U.S. from Afghanistan under Biden and to remove any who do not belong. The FBI is treating the incident as a potential act of terrorism.
Entities: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Afghanistan, Washington, D.C. • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
27-11-2025
The article discusses the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and how some troops and officials had expressed concerns about the Guard's safety prior to the incident. The concerns were related to the deployment of troops to various cities, including Washington, D.C., to assist in law enforcement and immigration crackdowns. Some Guard members and officials had worried that the deployments would increase the risk of violence and put troops in harm's way. The article also touches on the controversy surrounding the Trump administration's use of National Guard troops for law enforcement purposes, with some officials and lawmakers questioning the legality of the deployments.
Entities: National Guard, Washington, D.C., California National Guard, Los Angeles, President Trump • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
President Trump ordered 500 more National Guard troops to Washington D.C. after two Guard members were shot by an Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Trump described the shooting as an 'act of terror' and used it to call for a crackdown on immigration, vowing to redouble his mass deportation efforts. The suspect had entered the country in 2021 under a program for Afghan nationals fleeing the Taliban. Trump's administration has paused immigration applications from Afghan nationals and is pursuing mass deportations. The deployment of National Guard troops in D.C. is part of a larger debate about their role in tackling crime in American cities.
Entities: Donald Trump, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Washington D.C., Afghanistan, National Guard • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
The article discusses Operation Allies Welcome, a program established by the Biden administration in 2021 to allow certain Afghan nationals to enter the United States on two-year grants of parole. The program was created in response to the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and was intended to help those who had assisted U.S. troops and were at risk of retribution. Around 77,000 Afghans entered the U.S. under the program, which was in place for about a year. However, the program faced scrutiny from Republicans, who questioned the vetting process, and was found to have some flaws, including data inaccuracies. A 29-year-old Afghan man who entered the U.S. through the program was recently suspected of shooting two National Guard members.
Entities: Operation Allies Welcome, Afghanistan, United States, Taliban, Biden administration • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
Two National Guard members were critically injured in a shooting near the White House in Washington D.C. on Wednesday afternoon. The suspect, a 29-year-old Afghan refugee named Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was also injured and detained by authorities. President Trump called the incident an act of terror and ordered 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington D.C. The suspect had entered the U.S. through Operation Allies Welcome in September 2021. The authorities believe the gunman acted alone and called the shooting a targeted attack.
Entities: National Guard, White House, Washington D.C., Afghanistan, Rahmanullah Lakanwal • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
27-11-2025
The FBI is investigating an attack on two National Guard soldiers near the White House in Washington D.C., in which an Afghan immigrant, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, shot and critically wounded the soldiers. President Trump called the shooting an 'act of terror' and an 'act of evil', vowing a 'steep price' for the perpetrator. The incident has intensified debate over immigration policy, with Trump's administration halting the processing of Afghan immigration requests. The shooting occurred amidst a militarized law enforcement mission in the city, which has been a point of contention between Trump and local officials.
Entities: FBI, National Guard, White House, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Donald Trump • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
