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Jews celebrating Hanukkah on Sydney's Bondi Beach were attacked, killing 12 and injuring 29. An Israeli citizen is also among the dead. Police have termed it a terrorist attack. One attacker has been killed, and the other has been arrested. Prime Minister Modi condemned the attack and reiterated India's policy of 'zero tolerance' towards terrorism.
New trouble for H-1B visa holders in America, thousands of Indians stranded in India. According to the new rule of the Trump administration, social media verification of visa applicants has been made mandatory, which is causing delays in visa interviews. Many appointments have been cancelled, increasing the risk of job loss. Indian IT professionals are most affected.
Eyewitnesses to the attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach described a horrific scene. Passersby considered the sound of gunshots to be firecrackers. There was a stampede on the beach, people hid in toilets. The owner of Maclaria Bondi restaurant said that his employees and customers ran away after hearing the gunshots. People left their slippers and ran to save their lives, there was an atmosphere of panic everywhere.
German authorities have arrested five people suspected of planning an attack on a Christmas market in Bavaria. According to police and prosecutors, those arrested are militant Islamists. Investigators believe their intention was to kill people by ramming their vehicle into a crowded market in the Dingolfing-Landau area.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the Sydney shootings, calling them a brutal attack on Jews. He urged Australian authorities to step up the fight against anti-Semitism. At least 10 people have died in this incident that took place on Sydney's Bondi Beach. Police have detained two people and urged the public to take shelter in a safe place.
Sindh nationalist leader Shafi Burfat criticized the sentencing of General Faiz Hameed to 14 years' imprisonment, terming it a 'military drama'.
During final exams at Brown University in Rhode Island, America, a person opened fire in the engineering building, killing two people and injuring eight. The attacker is absconding, the search for which is going on. The incident occurred at the Barus & Holley Building. The university issued an alert and advised students to hide. Police and FBI are engaged in investigation.
The recent floods and landslides in Indonesia have caused massive devastation, in which more than a thousand people have lost their lives so far. This natural disaster has badly affected many parts of the country, causing huge loss of life and property. The government and relief agencies are engaged in relief and rescue operations in the affected areas.
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A woman working in a delivery company in Spain was fired from her job for reaching office early. The company had warned her several times, but she did not listen. The court also upheld the company's decision, because the woman was violating company rules and against discipline.
The European Union on Friday imposed an indefinite freeze on $250 billion of Russia's seized assets as a condition of Ukraine's compensation for war damages. Now these properties will remain in the same condition. Hungary and Slovakia could not stop this decision of the group of 27 countries even though both are friends of Russia.
London Council is worried about people spitting after eating betel leaves in Britain. He has written a letter to the government ministers. The council has demanded an immediate ban on the sale of tobacco and betel leaf.
Hadi, the youth leader of a right-wing group, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Friday. The bullet hit him in the head. He has been admitted to the hospital, where his condition remains critical. Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus has expressed concern over the incident of firing on Inquilab Manch spokesperson Sharif Osmanhadi.
Thailand's parliament has been dissolved and elections are likely to be held next year. Political parties have started preparations for the elections. This step has been taken with the aim of bringing political stability in the country. Election dates will be announced soon.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with his longtime ally Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday, the Kremlin said. According to the Kremlin's statement, Putin confirmed Russia's support towards Venezuela in this conversation.
A US federal judge ordered the end of the Trump administration's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles. In June, troops were deployed to suppress protests against an immigration raid, which local leaders opposed. The court said that control of the troops should be returned to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom welcomed the decision and called federalization illegal.
The US captured an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Attorney General Pamela Bondy shared the video, in which American soldiers land on the ship and seize it. President Trump praised the soldiers and described it as the largest tanker ever built. Bondy said the seizure warrant was executed on the tanker coming from Venezuela and Iran because it had been involved in an illegal oil shipping network for several years.
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Important books of the Egyptian Antiquities Department have been damaged due to water leakage in the Louvre Museum in Paris. Rare and valuable books got wet, raising concerns about their preservation. The museum administration is assessing the damage and taking the help of experts for repairs.
India has inaugurated a new and modern Consulate building in Shanghai. This step will further strengthen diplomatic relations between India and China. The new Consulate has better facilities so that Indian citizens can easily avail consular services. This Consulate will promote trade and cultural exchange between the two countries.
There was chaos after the pepper spray attack at Britain's Heathrow Airport. The police, acting promptly, have arrested one person and investigation into the incident is ongoing. This incident caused panic at the airport for some time.
