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This comes after a deadly shooting on the Brown University campus during final exams. ​ Officials say two people were killed and nine others wounded when gunfire erupted in an engineering and physics building during a review session. Police said the person now in custody is in their 30s and that they are not seeking additional suspects. University leaders canceled remaining classes and exams for the term.

President Donald Trump says the seizure is part of a broader campaign to pressure President Nicolás Maduro’s government, which faces narcoterrorism charges in the United States. Officials describe the boarding of a commercial ship by U.S. personnel as highly unusual and say the Coast Guard and Navy worked together on the operation.

Fed officials voted Wednesday to trim the benchmark rate by another quarter point, extending a streak of reductions aimed at supporting the job market while inflation cools. The central bank signaled it expects only one additional cut next year, suggesting concern about easing too quickly as prices remain above target. Lower borrowing costs could gradually ease pressure on mortgages, credit cards, and business loans.

The White House says the president will highlight efforts to ease the cost of living as voters voice anger over high prices. Advisers view the swing-district visit as a test of whether his affordability pitch resonates beyond his core supporters. Local officials and business owners are watching closely, hoping to hear specific plans on wages, housing, and everyday bills.

Thailand says its air force has targeted Cambodian military positions after cross-border clashes around contested temples and villages. Cambodia accuses Thailand of breaching a recently negotiated ceasefire and shelling civilian zones. Regional diplomats warn the escalation threatens wider instability in Southeast Asia and are urging both sides back to negotiations.

This happened in India’s Goa state. Emergency officials report at least two dozen deaths after the blaze swept the popular coastal venue overnight, trapping people near exits. Authorities say the cause of the fire is under investigation, and inspectors are reviewing whether safety rules were ignored. Survivors describe panic as power failed and visibility dropped, while families search hospitals and morgues for missing relatives.