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Sydney's Bondi Beach shooting: Who were the shooters behind deadly attack?

At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting during a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Police identified the attackers as a father-son duo

Sydney's Bondi Beach shooting: Who were the shooters behind deadly attack?
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 8:10 AM IST

JetBlue avoids midair collision with US Air Force tanker near Venezuela

We just had traffic pass directly in front of us within 5 miles of us maybe 2 or 3 miles but it was an air-to air-refueller from the United States Air Force and he was at our altitude, the pilot said

JetBlue avoids midair collision with US Air Force tanker near Venezuela
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 7:33 AM IST

IDF kills senior Hezbollah leader, 2 others in strike in southern Lebanon

In a separate post, the IDF stated that in the Yater area, it killed a Hezbollah operative who was involved in attempts to re-establish the group's terrorist infrastructure

IDF kills senior Hezbollah leader, 2 others in strike in southern Lebanon
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 7:27 AM IST

Brazilians protest bill that would reduce ex-Prez Bolsonaro's time in jail

Paulinho da Forca, the sponsor of the bill that passed, has said it's aimed at reconciliation and that if it's adopted, the ex-president's time behind bars could be reduced to two years and four month

Brazilians protest bill that would reduce ex-Prez Bolsonaro's time in jail
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 7:02 AM IST

Brown University shooting: Person of interest detained after firing kills 2

The attack unfolded on Saturday when a suspect armed with a firearm entered a campus building where students were taking examinations and opened fire

Brown University shooting: Person of interest detained after firing kills 2
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 6:44 AM IST

Hong Kong Democratic Party votes to dissolve after 31 years of operation

The resolution was passed during a meeting on Sunday for discussion of the dissolution and winding-up process, according to a Facebook post by Emily Lau, former chair of the Democratic Party

Hong Kong Democratic Party votes to dissolve after 31 years of operation
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 12:29 AM IST

OpenAI scraps six-month equity vesting requirement for employees: Report

The move comes after the company shortened the vesting period for new hires to six months from the industry standard of 12 months in April, the report said

OpenAI scraps six-month equity vesting requirement for employees: Report
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 12:28 AM IST

Zelenskyy drops Nato bid ahead of peace talks with US and Europe

Zelenskyy said on Sunday that the US, and European and other partners' security guarantees instead of NATO membership were a compromise on Ukraine's side

Zelenskyy drops Nato bid ahead of peace talks with US and Europe
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 10:39 PM IST

Hong Kong, India drive Asia's blockbuster year for equity fundraising

The upswing has been broad-based across Asia. Four of the world's five largest share-sale venues are in the continent, with India, mainland China and Japan trailing Hong Kong

Hong Kong, India drive Asia's blockbuster year for equity fundraising
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 10:35 PM IST

12 killed in terror attack on Jewish community at Sydney's Bondi Beach

The shooting near a Jewish gathering at Sydney's Bondi Beach killed nine civilians and one attacker, with police warning of a suspected explosive device and urging people to avoid the area

12 killed in terror attack on Jewish community at Sydney's Bondi Beach
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 4:45 PM IST

Why politics keeps complicating the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia

This comes less than two months after the Thai prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, and his Cambodian counterpart, Hun Manet, signed a peace deal

Why politics keeps complicating the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 12:52 PM IST

Europe sees surge in anti-immigrant rhetoric as far-right gains momentum

The overt demonisation of immigrants and those with immigrant roots is intensifying in the UK and across Europe as migration shoots up the political agenda

Europe sees surge in anti-immigrant rhetoric as far-right gains momentum
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 12:38 PM IST

Police search Brown University after 2 killed, 9 injured in shooting

The suspect was a male in dark clothing who was last seen leaving the engineering building where the attack happened, said Timothy O'Hara, Deputy Chief of Police

Police search Brown University after 2 killed, 9 injured in shooting
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 10:27 AM IST

High-end car sales dip in China, taking toll on European automakers

That is bad news for European carmakers like Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and BMW that have long dominated the upper reaches of the world's largest auto market

High-end car sales dip in China, taking toll on European automakers
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 7:59 AM IST

Unrest grips Bangladesh as gunmen target polls candidate ahead of election

The government on Saturday ordered a nationwide security clampdown called 'Operation Devil Hunt 2' amid escalated fears over the law and order situation

Unrest grips Bangladesh as gunmen target polls candidate ahead of election
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 7:16 AM IST

Trump vows retaliation after ISIS gunman kills 3 Americans in Syria

Speaking at the White House, the president described the victims as 'three great patriots' and characterised the incident as an assault on both Washington and Damascus

Trump vows retaliation after ISIS gunman kills 3 Americans in Syria
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 6:42 AM IST

EU's decision to freeze assets undermines Ukraine peace efforts: Russia

On Friday, the European Union Council decided to "prohibit, on a temporary basis, any transfers of Central Bank of Russia assets immobilised in the EU back to Russia"

EU's decision to freeze assets undermines Ukraine peace efforts: Russia
Updated On : 14 Dec 2025 | 6:40 AM IST

Two Pak universities launch Sanskrit courses citing shared heritage

While the preparations started for the short duration courses last year, the year 2025 saw admissions to the first course

Two Pak universities launch Sanskrit courses citing shared heritage
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 9:35 PM IST

Ousted Nepal PM Oli's party holds biggest rally since Gen Z protests

The "Gen Z" protests and subsequent unrest killed 77 people and injured more than 2,000 in September

Ousted Nepal PM Oli's party holds biggest rally since Gen Z protests
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 4:01 PM IST

3 fishermen injured by Chinese coast guard's water cannons: Philippines

Chinese coast guard personnel aboard smaller rubber boats later deliberately cut the anchor lines of several of the Philippine boats on Friday afternoon off Sabina Shoal, Philippine coast guard said

3 fishermen injured by Chinese coast guard's water cannons: Philippines
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 2:57 PM IST