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Mosque vandalised in Brisbane after deadly Bondi Beach attack

Days after a terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left at least 15 people dead, a mosque in Australia's Brisbane was vandalised, sparking further tensions in the country.

Trump administration suspends US green card lottery

US homeland security chief Kristi Noem suspended a green card lottery on Thursday, saying it was used by the suspect in a mass shooting at Brown University.

Pakistan arrests senior official from Islamic State offshoot

Pakistan has captured a leader from an offshoot of the Islamic State jihadist group, a senior intelligence official said Friday, after the arrest was reported by a UN sanctions monitoring group.

Flights cancelled, roads flooded as rare storm soaks UAE

UAE airport authorities cancelled or delayed dozens of flights and roads were flooded in major cities as the heaviest rainstorm in months lashed the desert nation on Friday.

Death of Bangladesh uprising leader sparks unrest

Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year’s violent protests that ousted the government in Dhaka, was shot earlier this month

Trump signs record US war budget with $800 million for Kiev

US President Donald Trump has signed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law, approving a record $901 billion in military spending while allocating $800 million in funding for Kiev over the next two years.

Melania Trump Steps Back Into Spotlight in Dramatic Documentary Trailer

Melania Trump has released a trailer for her upcoming Amazon documentary, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the lead-up to Donald Trump’s second inauguration

India opens up nuclear sector to private companies

India has introduced new legislation to open up its nuclear sector to private companies.

Pakistan, China Discuss $2.2 Billion Maritime Industrial Complex at Port Qasim

The project aligns with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and aims to enhance connectivity with Central Asia, create jobs, add value to the economy, and incorporate environmental safeguards.

Pakistan Seeks Explanation from India Over Sudden Chenab River Flow Variations

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has sought an explanation from India over abrupt fluctuations in the Chenab River’s flow, warning that the sudden reduction during a key agricultural period may violate the Indus Waters Treaty and international law.

Philippines Denies Militancy Links in Bondi Beach Attack Suspects’ Visit

Philippines denies claims that Bondi Beach attack suspects received militant training during a brief stay in Davao, citing lack of evidence.

Water Cannons Used on Imran Khan’s Family and Supporters at Adiala Jail Protest

Police deploy water cannons and arrest protesters as Imran Khan’s family claims authorities are ignoring IHC order for bi-weekly visits.

Imran Khan’s Sons Plan January Visit Amid Claims of Death Cell and Psychological Torture in Adiala Jail

Qasim and Suleiman Khan say Imran Khan faces solitary confinement, psychological torture, and denied visits in Adiala Jail, Pakistan.

How much wealth do richest Arab families have?

The Arab world is home to some of the wealthiest families in history. Many Arab families, known for their immense fortunes, luxurious lifestyles, and deep cultural roots, have emerged as global symbols of power and influence.

Texas woman arrested for hiding razor blades in loaves of bread at Mississippi Walmart stores

A woman who allegedly pushed razor blades into loaves of bread at two Biloxi, Mississippi, Walmart stores was arrested on Tuesday.

Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero

Al Ahmed, who is married with two young daughters, faces a long struggle ahead, those who have spoken to him since Sunday’s massacre say. He was shot multiple times in the left arm, apparently by the second gunman in the attack as the man fired indiscriminately from a footbridge.

Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it was expanding travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by sweeping limits announced earlier this year on who can travel and emigrate to the U.S.

Pakistan’s military chief Asim Munir in spotlight over Trump’s Gaza plan

Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to fly to Washington to meet President Donald Trump in the coming weeks for a third meeting in six months that will likely focus on the Gaza force

Bihar CM Faces Backlash for Removing Muslim Woman’s Niqab on Stage

A video showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling a Muslim woman’s niqab during a public event has sparked widespread outrage across India and Pakistan. Critics have called the act humiliating, inappropriate and an abuse of power.

Bondi Beach suspect father arrived in Philippines as ‘Indian national’: immigration

The father and son allegedly behind one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings spent nearly the entire month of November in the Philippines, authorities in Manila confirmed Tuesday, with the father entering as an "Indian national".

Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner jailed on suspicion of murdering parents

A son of film director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner has been arrested and is being held on suspicion of murder after the couple were found dead in their Los Angeles home.

Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had travelled to the Philippines

The father and son duo suspected of carrying out a massacre at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach on Sunday were “driven by Islamic state ideology,” police say, as Philippines authorities confirmed the pair recently traveled to a part of that country which has long been a hotbed of extremism.

Gaza buildings at risk of collapse – officials

War-damaged buildings in Gaza are at risk of collapse due to severe winter weather, threatening to claim more lives and complicating ongoing recovery efforts, local officials told media.

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion

US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the British state broadcaster of doctoring video of his January 6, 2021 speech to make it appear he incited violence at the US Capitol.

Pig heads left at Muslim cemetery in Sydney (PHOTO)

A Muslim cemetery has been vandalized in Sydney with butchered pig heads, in an apparent act of retribution following Sunday’s massacre at a Jewish celebration, local media have reported.

The Rooster and the Wolves of the Border Forest

Patience Quill’s fable shows how influence and authority can be manipulated: power can coerce, exploit, and control even the most celebrated voices.

Pakistan Navy Demonstrates Advanced Defense Capabilities with FM-90N Missile Firing

Live-fire demonstration in the North Arabian Sea showcases Pakistan Navy’s combat readiness and maritime defense strength.

Jemima Khan Questions Elon Musk of Silencing Posts About Imran Khan’s Solitary Confinement

Jemima Khan claims her posts on Imran Khan’s 22-month solitary confinement are secretly throttled, urging Elon Musk to protect free speech.

Fans Give Standing Ovation as John Cena Exits WWE for the Last Time

John Cena bid an emotional farewell to WWE after losing his final match to Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Taylor Swift Hands Out Millions in Tour Bonuses, Highlights Generosity in Docuseries

In her new docuseries, Taylor Swift shows how she rewards her tour crew, personally preparing bonus envelopes with handwritten notes and wax seals. The nearly two-year Eras Tour grossed over $2 billion, with crew members reportedly receiving millions in bonuses.