The Australian Parliament will reform gun laws next week. This decision has been taken after the recent terrorist attack. The government aims to strengthen national security and tighten gun control measures. The proposed reforms include making the gun licensing process more difficult. A detailed debate on this issue is expected in Parliament.
China is taking advantage of US-funded nuclear technology research, according to a parliamentary report. China is providing its military with sensitive nuclear technology by partnering with US researchers funded by the Department of Energy. The report said the US should do more to protect its high-tech research so that work done with taxpayer money does not go to Beijing.
A British court has sentenced a man to 21 years in prison for crushing 134 people with a car in 10 minutes. The incident was the result of gross negligence and willful crime, which led to injuries to several people. The court considered it a heinous crime and awarded severe punishment.
China has given suggestions to improve the air quality of Delhi, because they too have faced a similar problem. He believes that both the countries know the pain of this conflict. Based on its experience, China has suggested some measures by which Delhi's air can be improved. Pollution in Delhi can be reduced by following these suggestions.
Al-Adl Square in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, which was once notorious for public executions, has now become a modern centre. Saudi Arabia has moved executions behind closed doors to change its brutal image. Now this square has fountains and cafes are full of people. Although Saudi has executed 340 people this year, most of them now take place behind the walls of prisons.
Unidentified gunmen abducted 18 men traveling on a bus in Pakistan's Sindh province. These people were going towards Quetta. The incident took place near Ghotki area on Monday night, when the attackers opened fire on the bus on the Highway Link Road near the Sindh and Punjab border and took 18 male passengers hostage.
A small private jet crashes while attempting an emergency landing in San Mateo Atenco, Mexico, killing seven people. The accident occurred when the jet collided with the roof of a business building and caught fire. The plane had originated from Acapulco and was headed to Toluca Airport. The crash site was about three miles from the airport. Rescue teams have recovered seven bodies and the investigation is ongoing.
Europe's talks are continuing with American representatives in the German capital Berlin to end the Ukraine war. Zelensky is willing to give up his desire to join NATO, but wants security guarantees from Western countries. Disagreements remain over parts of Donbass, while Russia is positive on leaving NATO membership. Meanwhile, Ukraine has claimed an attack on a Russian submarine, and the EU is considering lending Ukraine funds from Russian assets.
Three teachers from India, Sudhanshu Shekhar Panda, Mehraj Khurshid Malik and Rubal Nagi have been named among the top 50 for the Global Teacher Prize 2026. They are making a deep impact on the society through their innovative teaching initiatives. Organized by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO, the competition received more than 5,000 nominations from 139 countries. The purpose of this award is to honor the dedication, creativity and compassion of teachers.
An Indian is among the two convicts sentenced to jail for driving at a speed exceeding the limit and crushing an 81-year-old elderly Sikh woman. Media gave this news. The woman met with the accident when she was returning home from the Gurudwara. Surinder Kaur died after being hit by a vehicle on 13 November 2022.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Jordan, where he was welcomed by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan in Amman. The aim of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations between India and Arab countries. PM Modi has been invited by King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein. He was formally welcomed at the airport.
Donald Trump's confidence regarding the US midterm elections has been shaken. The former President has expressed concern about the performance of his party. He said that he cannot say anything about what will happen in the elections, which clearly reflects his uneasiness. There are many apprehensions regarding this election even within the Republican Party.
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.