May 9, 2025 4:24 am
Full News

US Cities Heighten Security After New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Explosion

WASHINGTON/NEW ORLEANS – Law enforcement officials in US cities increased security measures on January 2, following a deadly attack in New Orleans and an explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas, raising concerns about further threats during a month filled with large-scale public events.

Washington, the site of the January 9 state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter and President-elect Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration, announced heightened security across the city. The community will notice an increased police presence, especially with Trump’s “victory rally” scheduled for January 19 at Capital One Arena.

Trump’s November 5 presidential election victory is set to be certified by the US Congress on January 6, marking the fourth anniversary of the 2021 attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters. This ceremony has been designated a National Special Security Event, with the US Secret Service taking the lead security role.

The investigation into the New Orleans attack, where a US Army veteran carrying an Islamic State flag plowed into a crowd of New Year’s revelers, continues. Authorities have increased security ahead of the Sugar Bowl college football game, which was postponed from January 1 due to the attack. At least 15 people, including the suspect, were killed.

FBI officials are also investigating a separate incident on January 1, where a Tesla Cybertruck packed with gasoline canisters and large firework mortars exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. While no local threats have been linked to the New Orleans attack, the FBI is sharing information with other law enforcement agencies to prevent potential threats.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency in Orleans Parish ahead of the February 9 Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, which starts on January 6. Additional resources will remain in the city through the end of Mardi Gras on March 4.

In New York, Mayor Eric Adams announced heightened security at several locations, including Trump Tower and Times Square, following the New Orleans attack. Despite the lack of credible threats, the NYPD remains on alert and is closely monitoring events in coordination with federal and regional partners.

Related News
US-Ukraine Minerals Deal Talks Begin Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Lebanon Pushes for Changes to U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Proposal
Canada Imposes 25% Tariff on U.S. Vehicles in Response to Trump’s Trade Policy
Former NATO Secretary General Becomes Norway’s Finance Minister
5 Dead in Turkish Military Helicopter Crash
Indian Superstar Allu Arjun Arrested Over Fan’s Death
Related Posts
Trump Appoints Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C.
U.S. Consulate in Lahore Orders Staff to Take Shelter Amid Security Threats
Journalist Attacked with Bricks by Miscreants in Bangladesh
Alert in Rajasthan and Punjab: Police Leave Cancelled, Missiles Ready
India Launches Overnight Drone Strikes Across Pakistan; 25 Drones Shot Down
Biggest Stock Market Crash in a Decade Hits Bangladesh
More News

Iranian Shadow Fleet Ship Under U.S. Sanctions Arrives in Bangladesh

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Thursday, March 13, on Iran’s Energy Minister Mohsen Paknejad and several Hong Kong-flagged vessels involved in covert oil transportation, according to British news agency Reuters. These ships were sanctioned for allegedly evading Western restrictions and secretly selling oil. According to a report by Spells, one of the 10 […]

Iran Hopes for Realistic Steps from Trump

Iran expects that the upcoming administration of the United States, led by President Donald Trump, will show “respect” for the interests of Middle Eastern countries and adopt a “realistic” perspective. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei expressed this expectation during a weekly press briefing on Monday. Meanwhile, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the […]

Baloch Liberation Army Claims Responsibility for Coordinated Attacks in Balochistan

Balochistan, Pakistan – April 19, 2025: The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks across multiple districts in Balochistan, targeting Pakistani security forces. The group described these operations as retaliation against the military’s presence and intelligence activities in the region.In a statement, the BLA detailed four separate incidents. The […]

US Congress officially recognizes Trump’s victory

Harris, the Democratic nominee, lost the presidential election to Trump. The US Congress recognized Trump’s victory under Harris’ presidency. The US Congress has officially recognized the victory of Republican President-elect Donald Trump. US Vice President Kamala Harris presided over a joint session of Congress on Monday. Harris ran as the Democratic nominee in the November […]

Partition of Pakistan: Who Created Bangladesh—India or Pakistan Itself?

leems sparrow The long nine-month battle between East Bengal and West Pakistan in 1971 will be remembered in Bangladesh and Pakistan equally. That was awful and embarrassing for Pakistan. Nevertheless, some argue that human history has been constructed by the prevailing side, whereas the opponent takes all the blame. Without being too biased, I’ve long […]

Elon Musk Mocks ‘SNL’ Over Trump Hat, Criticizes Show’s Decline

Elon Musk has reacted to Dana Carvey’s impression of him on Saturday Night Live, calling it unimpressive. “Dana Carvey just sounds like Dana Carvey,” Musk wrote on X (formerly Twitter), sharing his thoughts on Carvey’s portrayal of him during the cold open of the latest episode. Carvey, dressed in Musk’s signature “dark MAGA” hat and […]

Trump Suspends All Military Aid to Ukraine

Washington, March 4, 2025: The United States has suspended all military aid to Ukraine, a White House official confirmed. The decision follows a heated exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House a few days ago, according to reports from Reuters and BBC. The White House official, speaking […]

NATO Unlikely to Heed Trump’s Call for Massive Defense Spending Hike

NATO is unlikely to follow U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal for a significant increase in defense spending but is expected to agree to go beyond its current target, according to officials and analysts. Trump declared on Tuesday that members of the military alliance should spend 5% of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defense, a […]

Shakira Hospitalized for Stomach Issues, Concert in Lima Canceled

Colombian singer Shakira has been hospitalized due to stomach problems, as confirmed by the artist in a statement on Sunday, February 16. She announced that she was unable to perform at her scheduled concert in Lima, Peru, due to her condition. According to the Associated Press, Shakira is currently not in a condition to perform, […]

Suspicious Activities in Iran’s Nuclear Program Raise Alarms

Recent reports indicate that some units within Iran’s nuclear program are conducting research without informing policymakers. Former AMAD personnel, now part of the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND), are conducting high explosive tests and sensitive technical R&D at former AMAD sites Sanjarian and Golab Dareh without their superiors’ approval. These activities are particularly […]