Bondi Beach shooting sparks terrorism probe and gun law review in Australia

SYDNEY, Dec 16 – Australia is grappling with shock and grief after a mass shooting at a Hanukkah gathering near Sydney’s Bondi Beach, an attack that authorities say was driven by extremist ideology and deliberately targeted the Jewish community. The violence has reopened painful national debates about public safety, extremism, and whether existing gun laws … Read more

Australia sees emotional goodbyes as teens lose access to social media under strict new rules

SYDNEY, Dec 10 – A wave of emotions swept across Australia as teenagers logged out of their social media accounts for what could be the last time in years. The country’s new rule that bars anyone under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms officially took effect on Wednesday, and the hours … Read more

Thailand launches airstrikes after renewed border clashes with Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Dec 8 – Rising tensions along the contested frontier between Thailand and Cambodia erupted into fresh violence on Monday as Thailand confirmed that it had carried out airstrikes targeting Cambodian military positions. The clashes revived a long standing territorial dispute that has simmered for generations and periodically escalates into bloodshed despite repeated diplomatic … Read more

Hong Kong has arrested more suspects as the fire investigation continues and the death toll rises to 151

HONG KONG, Dec 1 – Hong Kong authorities have intensified their investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades and have now taken 13 people into custody on suspicion of manslaughter. The massive blaze, which swept through multiple residential towers last Wednesday, has claimed at least 151 lives and left dozens of families waiting anxiously … Read more

Hundreds still missing after massive Hong Kong fire as negligence claims intensify

HONG KONG, Nov 27 – A catastrophic fire in a Hong Kong housing complex has left the city in shock after at least 55 people lost their lives and nearly 300 others remain unaccounted for. Firefighters spent more than a full day fighting intense flames that tore through several residential towers in the Wang Fuk … Read more

Trump eases China tariffs in landmark deal with Xi

BUSAN, South Korea, Oct 30 – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Beijing reached an agreement to ease trade tensions, with the U.S. lowering tariffs on Chinese goods in exchange for significant Chinese concessions on fentanyl control, agricultural purchases, and rare earth exports. The talks, held in the South Korean port city of … Read more

Trump praises Japan’s first female leader, signs critical minerals deal

TOKYO, Oct 28 – U.S. President Donald Trump showered commendation on Japan’s newly appointed prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, during his visit to Tokyo on Tuesday, highlighting her commitment to strengthening Japan’s defense capabilities. The visit also marked the signing of major deals covering trade, rare earths, and critical minerals, reflecting closer economic and strategic cooperation … Read more

Trump headlines ASEAN summit as Thailand-Cambodia Sign landmark ceasefire deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 – U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday to headline the ASEAN Summit, a major gathering of regional leaders marked by breakthrough diplomatic efforts and a new era of trade negotiations. His visit coincided with a historic ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, a pact hailed as a step … Read more