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Israeli soldier rams vehicle into Palestinian man praying in West Bank | WATCH

The soldier was dressed in civilian clothes and was carrying a gun. After ramming his vehicle into the Palestinian man, the soldier yelled at him before going way. Later, the Israeli military issued a statement said that the soldier acted "in severe violation of his authority". Tel Aviv: An Israeli reservist soldier allegedly rammed his vehicle into a Palestinian man offering namaz on a roadside in West Bank. The video of the incident, which happened on Thursday, has gone viral on social media, showing the soldier ramming the vehicle into the Palestinian man. The soldier was dressed in civilian clothes…

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‘More jobs, higher income’: New Zealand PM lauds India FTA despite his foreign minister’s objection

New Zealand Christopher Luxon affirmed that the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement aligned with his government’s broader agenda, stating, "Fixing the basics. building the future." Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday welcomed the Free Trade Agreement with India, describing it as a major achievement for his government, even as differences emerged within the ruling coalition after the country's foreign minister voiced strong reservations. Calling the agreement a landmark step, Luxon said it marked a key move towards long-term economic growth. “We said we’d secure a Free Trade Agreement with India in our first term, and…

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Bangladesh unrest: Mob attacks singer James’ concert with bricks, stones; 20 injured | VIDEO

Radicalisation has increased in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's ouster and the Yunus government has failed to control it. The country has been witnessing a rise in attacks on artists and journalists, even though the Yunus government has said that it is trying to keep the situation under control. Dhaka: The concert of popular singer James in Faridpur was cancelled on Friday after a mob attacked the venue amid the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh. The event was scheduled to be held around 9 pm on Friday, when a mob suddenly entered the venue and started throwing stones and bricks at those…

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‘We’re going… to eat now’: What Bondi suspects told family before attack

Naveed’s mother, Verena Akram, spoke to the media outside her home in Bonnyrigg, saying she last spoke to her son just hours before the attack on Sunday. According to her, Naveed told her he was in Jervis Bay. New Delhi: The mother of 24-year-old Naveed Akram, one of the accused in the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack, has said she cannot believe her son was involved in violence. Speaking to reporters on Monday, she described him as a quiet and disciplined person who mostly stayed at home and did not mix with the wrong crowd. Naveed’s mother, Verena Akram, spoke…

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After Bondi Beach tragedy, Trump says Jews should ‘celebrate proudly’ during Hanukkah

In response to heightened concerns over security after a deadly shooting targeting the Jewish community in Australia, Trump assures that those celebrating Hanukkah need not fear for their safety. New Delhi: Amid global outrage and heightened security following a tragic shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney, that targeted the Jewish community and killed 16 people, US President Donald Trump spoke with confidence on Fox News, urging Jewish people to “celebrate proudly” during Hanukkah. During a phone call with Fox News, Trump directly addressed the concerns surrounding security, saying, "They do not need to be worried. They should celebrate proudly, and…

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Bondi Beach terrorist attack: Suspects identified as father-son duo; death count rises to 16 | Updates

Bondi Beach terrorist attack: Speaking at a press conference, New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon said the 50-year-old father was shot dead by the police, while his 24-year-old son was critically injured and is getting treated at a hospital. Sydney: The two shooters responsible for the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia's Sydney have been identified as a father and son -- Naveed and Sajid Akram, said officials on Monday. The attack, which targeted the Jewish community, killed at least 16 people, but officials fear that the death count may rise as many others are still in critical…

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Bondi Beach terror attack: Pakistani father-son duo responsible for Sydney carnage

Bondi terror attack: Day after the deadly Bondi Beach killing Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed tougher national gun laws in the country. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Albanese said the new proposed restrictions will limit the number of guns a licenced owner can obtain. Sydney: The two gunmen responsible for killing at 16 people, including a child, during Hannukah celebrations on the Bondi Beach in Australia's Sydney have been identified as a father-son duo, said the police on Monday. The father was identified as 50-year-old Sajid Akram and his son was 24-year-old Naveed Akram. While Sajid was neutralised…

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‘Thought would never see this in Australia’: Israel’s October 7 survivor among injured in Bondi terror attack

Bondi terror attack: Among those who were injured was Arsen Ostrovsky, a human rights lawyer who had survived the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Israel. Ostrovsky, who suffered a head injury, described the attack as a 'bloodbath' and 'absolute massacre'. Sydney: The deadly terror attack at a Jewish religious festival on the Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday left at least 16 people dead, including a child, and 38 others wounded. Among those who were injured was Arsen Ostrovsky, a human rights lawyer who had survived the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Israel.  Ostrovsky, who suffered a…

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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of national security offences

Jimmy Lai founded Apple Daily, a newspaper that often criticised the Hong Kong government and China’s ruling Communist Party. Lai has also been a vocal critic of Beijing for many years. New Delhi: A Hong Kong court found 78-year-old Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing guilty in a major national security case. The judges ruled that Lai worked with others to collude with foreign forces and publish seditious content, actions they said threatened China’s national security. Lai denied all the charges against him. Lai founded Apple Daily, a newspaper that often criticised…

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Bondi Beach terror attack: ISIS flag found in car linked to suspects; probe underway

Bondi Beach terror attack: When asked whether the suspects had 'extremist views', New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon avoided commenting and said he will be happy to provide further information following a probe. Sydney: Day after the deadly terror attack at the Bondi Beach in Australia's Sydney that claimed 16 lives, Australian agencies have started a probe to find out whether the suspects were linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) after reports have emerged that a flag of the extremist group was recovered from the car of the attackers.  Speaking at a press conference along…

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