Australia
Australia’s royal commission on antisemitism to conclude hearings after Bondi Beach attack
Following the conclusion of testimony, the commission, headed by former High Court justice Virginia Bell, will convene to draft the final report, expected to be ready by December.
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Israeli investment scam defrauds over 4,000 Australians out of millions of dollars - report
Iranian embassies openly recruit for ‘sacrificing life’ campaign in the West
Iranian embassies in the UK, Germany, Australia, and Sri Lanka have openly sought recruits for a martyrdom campaign amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
Norway to follow Australia, plans to ban social media use by children under 16
Norway will introduce its bill in parliament by the end of 2026, though has yet to note which applications would be targeted.
Philippines, US launch drills near Taiwan, test readiness under real-world conditions
Launching the exercises, Philippine armed forces chief Romeo Brawner said their purpose was to reaffirm the strength of their alliance and their responsibility to secure the region.
Iranian women's soccer players 'were misled,' in Australia, Pezeshkian says in video address
Australia granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member from the Iranian squad in early March after they sought asylum over fears of possible persecution upon returning home.
Palestinian rights orgs. push Australian Ministry of Defense to release arms export documents
This is the second time the group has attempted to access such documents, with their first attempt having been discontinued shortly after it was launched in November of 2023, ACIJ stated.
Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges
Police arrested and charged Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five counts of war crimes last week over the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012.
Prince Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack on final day of Australia trip
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke to several survivors, including 40-year-old Elon Zizer, who survived after being shot numerous times while shielding his children.
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'Victory for the US,' claims WH Press Secretary Leavitt, as world reacts to Iran ceasefire
"From the very beginning of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump estimated this would be a 4-6 week operation," Leavitt said. Countries like Pakistan, Australia, and Egypt welcomed the agreement.
Bondi Beach terrorist Naveed Akram loses bid to give family anonymity
Naveed Akram is facing 59 criminal charges, including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder, and a terror offense, after he opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration last year.
