MANILA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The Philippines Bureau of Immigration said on Tuesday that the two alleged gunmen behind the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines on November 1 aboard Philippine Airlines Flight PR212 from Sydney to Manila and onward
WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Sudan has once again topped a watchlist of global humanitarian crises released by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) aid organization, as warring sides press on with a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people. It is the third
By Christine Chen and Tom Bateman SYDNEY, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Government authorities have not done enough to stamp out hatred of Jews in Australia, which has allowed it to fester in the aftermath of October 7, said the daughter of a Holocaust survivor who was wounded at the
Beirut needs international support to curb Iranian efforts to maintain its presence in Lebanon while it continues to support Hezbollah. The resumption of war would free Tehran from this dilemma, as it fears the complete crushing of its regional sphere of influence
SYDNEY, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Australian police said on Tuesday that the two alleged gunmen behind the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines last month, and that the reasons for their trip were under investigation. Police said initial
Despite the catastrophic state of the Palestinian economy, Faraj al-Atrash, operator of a quarry in the occupied West Bank, proudly points to an armada of machines busy eating away at sheer walls of dusty white rock that stretch into the distance. "This here is considered the
By Christine Chen and Renju Jose SYDNEY, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Israel's ambassador to Australia has called for greater protection of Jewish people in Australia as dozens of people lined up on Tuesday at Sydney's Bondi Beach to pay tribute to the 15 victims and those wounded in
The IDF says the Lebanese Army struggles to target Hezbollah's weapons stockpiles and operations in Shiite areas, while the group lacks the capability to carry out large-scale attacks on Israel. Hamas is also active, attempting to establish itself in Lebanon
The Sudanese leader may be looking to increase Saudi support following losses on the battlefield as Riyadh weighs its security interests in the country.
Following the Palmyra attack, analysts say the SDF may face growing pressure to align with Damascus.
Syria's government said it arrested five people on Sunday following the attack that killed three Americans and wounded several others, but it has offered no clarity about how the gunman was able to approach what should have been a secure meeting.
DUBAI, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Yemen's main separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council, said they have launched a military operation in southern Abyan province. The STC has recently claimed broad control of Southern Yemen. (Reporting by Ahmed Elimam; Editing
THE HAGUE, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Appeals judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday rejected one in a series of legal challenges brought by Israel against the court's probe into its conduct of theGaza war. On appeal, judges refused to overturn a lower court
With heavy hearts, Jews in Israel lit the year's first Hanukkah candles, mourning after gunmen opened fire on a Jewish gathering in Australia, killing 15 and reviving painful memories of the October 7, 2023 attack. Sunday's attack in Bondi Beach was Australia's worst mass
Ahmed is recovering from surgery after being injured while tackling one of the shooters during an attack on a Jewish gathering in Australia, as he receives an outpouring of support for his actions.
Bilateral trade between the two countries rose to $143 million during the first 10 months of 2025.
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was taken to hospital twice after being violently arrested last week, her supporters said Monday, following a telephone call with the campaigner that raised concerns about her physical condition. Mohammadi, who won the 2023
GAZA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Authorities in Gaza warned on Monday that more war-damaged buildings may collapse because of heavy rain in the devastated Palestinian enclave and said the weather was making it hard to recover bodies still under the rubble. Two buildings collapsed in
Lebanese officials have grown more frustrated at Tehran over its perceived meddling in Lebanon’s internal affairs by making repeated comments about its ally, Hezbollah, and the importance of its weapons, at a time the country is working to extend control over all arms.
Iranian Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi was taken to hospital twice after being violently arrested last week and appeared unwell in her first telephone contact since being detained, her supporters said Monday. Mohammadi suffered "severe and repeated baton blows to the head and
In Kadugli, a besieged city in Sudan's Kordofan region, escalating violence and worsening famine have left civilians trapped in a state of constant fear, according to testimonies gathered by AFP. Two and a half years of war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support
The mandate cites ongoing risks and threats that could impact Turkey’s interests in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
By Pete Mckenzie SYDNEY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - For a multimedia graphic, click here Among the thousands of people who flocked to Sydney's famed Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, some were seeking relief from the steamy weather while others joined a local Jewish group to celebrate
A flash flood in a Moroccan coastal town killed at least 37 people, local officials said on Monday, as search and rescue operations continued. Drought-hit Morocco often faces severe weather, but Sunday's flooding in Safi is already the deadliest such disaster in at least a
Dec 15 (Reuters) - A woman from Slovakia was killed during a mass shooting at a Jewish celebration at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach in Australia on Sunday, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said on Monday. "Already yesterday, I unequivocally condemned the brutal, deadly
BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner on Monday briefed EU foreign ministers on Trump's Gaza peace plan via video conference, an EU official said. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said earlier
DUBAI, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was taken to the hospital emergency room twice after suffering blows from security forces who arrested her on December 12, her family told the Narges Foundation on Monday. The human rights activist won the
By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Like many people in Sydney, Glenn Nelson spent his Sunday evening watching television coverage of a deadly shooting on the city's iconic Bondi Beach. But stepping onto his front porch, flanked by neatly trimmed box hedges, he saw
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The deadly attack on a Jewish festival at a famed Australian beach has deepened diplomatic tensions between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Israeli counterpart, as domestic pressure mounted for his government to respond to