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Three killed in Australia shooting in new South Wales

At least three people were killed in a shooting incident in New South Wales, Australia, on Thursday, authorities reported. Police said the incident took place on Walker Street, near Yelkin Street in the Lake Cargelligo area. Among the victims were two women and one man. Another man was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition. Authorities......

Australia observes national day of mourning for Bondi Beach shooting victims

Australia observed a national day of mourning on Thursday to honor the victims of a deadly shooting that took place during a Jewish cultural festival at Bondi Beach. Candlelight vigils and a minute of silence were held across the country to commemorate the 15 people who lost their lives in the attack. Flags were flown at half-mast nationwide,......

Teenager critically injured in shark attack in Sydney Harbor

A teenage boy was left in critical condition after being attacked by a shark while swimming in Sydney Harbor on Sunday, according to authorities in New South Wales. The incident occurred in the late afternoon near Shark Beach, in the eastern Sydney suburb of Vaucluse. The boy, believed to be around 13 years old, suffered severe injuries to......

Number of airports reflects a country’s geography and connectivity needs

The total number of airports in a country is not just a statistic—it often mirrors the geographical size, population distribution, and the way cities and remote regions are connected. Countries with large territories tend to rely on air transport as a necessity rather than a luxury. In the Arab world, Algeria leads with 95 airports,......

Flash floods sweep cars into the sea in southeastern Australia

Severe flash flooding struck southeastern Australia on Thursday, inundating large areas and carrying multiple cars into the sea, according to local media reports. Victoria state was particularly affected as heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across several regions. Authorities urged residents near Wye River, Kennett River, Cumberland......

Meta shuts down around 550,000 social media accounts in Australia

Meta has announced the closure of approximately 550,000 social media accounts in Australia as part of the enforcement of new national regulations restricting access to social platforms for users under the age of 16. The move follows the implementation of a law that came into force in December 2025, aimed at limiting the potential negative......

Australia unveils $1.2 billion critical minerals stockpile to counter China

Australia's Finance Minister Jim Chalmers departed for Washington DC on Sunday to join finance leaders from major global economies in talks on securing critical minerals supply chains. The Albanese government simultaneously disclosed fresh details about its $1.2 billion strategic reserve, designed to loosen China's dominance over vital......

Australia calls early parliamentary session after antisemitic attack in Sydney

The Australian Parliament will convene earlier than planned to fast-track new legislation aimed at combating extremism and tightening gun control, following a deadly antisemitic attack in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday. Both chambers of Parliament are set to meet on January 19 and 20, nearly two weeks ahead of......

France renews travel caution for Tanzania

France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has renewed its call for caution for travelers heading to Tanzania, citing a fragile and unpredictable political and security situation. In its updated travel advice, the ministry warns of potential disruptions that visitors may face in the coming weeks, including partial or total internet......

Japanese stocks drop amid China's export curbs on dual-use goods

Japanese stock markets tumbled Wednesday as investors grappled with the economic fallout from China's fresh export restrictions on dual-use goods, raising alarms over potential disruptions to vital supply chains in the automotive and electronics sectors. The Nikkei 225 index fell 1.06 percent to 51,961.98, pulling back sharply from the......

Morocco named among potential buyers of the next-generation M1E3 abrams tank

Morocco has emerged as one of the countries under consideration for the possible acquisition of the next-generation M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, according to a recent report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS). The mention places the North African kingdom among a limited group of trusted allies potentially eligible for access......

Global markets show mixed start to 2026 as tech rally fades

World stock markets kicked off 2026 with uneven results on the first trading day. Asian benchmarks hit fresh highs, London's FTSE 100 briefly crossed a historic threshold, and Europe's broad index reached a record close, while US tech-heavy shares pulled back from early gains. In Asia, South Korea's KOSPI surged 2.27% to a record......

US and global bond yields rise amid economic optimism

US Treasury yields climbed on the first trading day of 2026, with the 30-year bond reaching 4.88 percent its highest level since early September. This surge stemmed from heightened optimism about the American economy, which dampened demand for safe-haven assets. The 10-year Treasury yield also rose to around 4.19 percent, buoyed by December......

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