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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Topic: Sydney

Bondi beach shooters ‘inspired’ by Islamic State, had travelled to Philippines—Australian police

The father-son duo, whose open firing led to the death of 16 people, had travelled to Philippines last month. Father travelled on Indian passport, son on Australian.

What is Hanukkah, the Jewish festival that was being celebrated at Bondi beach when gunman struck

Fifteen people were killed in the attack carried out by two men at a gathering to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, at the iconic Sydney beach on Sunday.

12 killed in Hanukkah shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach; cops say 1 shooter dead, another critical

Police said emergency services were called to Campbell Parade at around 6.45 pm local time following reports of shots being fired at Bondi Beach, where a Hanukkah event was under way.

‘Acts of aggression,’ Australia expels Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks in Sydney & Melbourne

PM Albanese said embassy operations in Tehran have been suspended with diplomats safe in 3rd country, and Iran’s Armed Forces branch, IRGC, will be designated a terrorist group.

Thousands join pro-Palestinian march on Sydney Harbour Bridge

As warnings of starvation in Gaza strip raise alarm around the globe, many carried pots, pans as symbols of the hunger in what was called the 'March for Humanity'.

Indian community leader Balesh Dhankhar jailed for 40 yrs for ‘raping’ 5 Korean women in Australia

The 43-year-old allegedly lured women through fake job advertisements, drugged & sexually assaulted them in his home in Sydney.

Curious koala leads Australian police on low-speed chase through railway station

Trains were ordered to slow as the koala came dangerously close to platform edge. It eventually hopped station fence after cops were dispatched to chase it away from tracks.

Australian police arrests, charges 14-year-old with terrorism after Sydney Univ stabbing incident

Authorities have informed that although the motive of the attack is unknown, there is evidence of the boy being radicalized online.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.