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Australian police said the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that killed 15 people was inspired by Islamic State ideology. Evidence including IS flags was recovered, prompting authorities to classify the attack as terrorism.

US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of defamation and misleading editing of his January 6 speech. The lawsuit claims the broadcast misrepresented his remarks to influence the 2024 election.

At least six people were killed after a small private aircraft crashed in San Mateo Atenco in Mexico’s State of Mexico while attempting to land. The jet hit a nearby building, triggering a fire. The incident is under investigation.

Leadership presence, narrative control, and the ability to project ideological credibility will determine whether the country’s fragile centre holds or succumbs to polarising forces

India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, met senior Fijian ministers to discuss skilled mobility, digital cooperation and people-to-people ties. The engagements also included a cultural evening with Know India Programme alumni, highlighting growing bilateral relations.

Israeli forces raided Beit Jin in southwestern Syria, killing 13 villagers, including five of Qassim Hamadeh’s family. The operation, part of Israel’s broader southern Syria presence, has heightened tensions and strained US-backed reconciliation efforts

Nepal's CPN-UML will elect its new leadership on Tuesday during its 11th General Convention. Incumbent chairman K P Sharma Oli and senior vice-chairman Ishwar Pokhrel are contesting, with 2,260 members eligible to vote electronically

Afghan returnees in designated camps urge the Taliban for winter support, including shelter, jobs, and supplies, as thousands are forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran, with some families receiving humanitarian aid and SIM cards upon arrival

Two young men from Punjab, Gurdeep Singh (27) and Ranvir Singh (19), were shot dead in Edmonton, Canada, likely due to mistaken identity, shortly after leaving a birthday party, leaving families in shock and grief

Around 200 children across Europe were conceived from a single sperm donor unknowingly carrying a rare cancer-linked mutation. The tragedy exposes gaps in genetic screening and cross-border donor limits, highlighting the urgent need for international oversight and coordinated tracking

European leaders back Ukraine amid US pressure for a swift peace deal. Zelenskyy resists ceding territory but may drop NATO bid if offered legal security guarantees. Germany, France, and the UK reaffirm support as Russia seeks eastern Donetsk control

Militant groups, including IS and al-Qaida, are experimenting with AI to produce propaganda, deepfakes, and automate cyberattacks, raising national security concerns. U.S. lawmakers call for monitoring and legislation to counter the growing threat of AI misuse by extremist actors

Merriam Webster named “slop” its 2025 word of the year, reflecting the surge of low quality AI generated content online. The term highlights growing public awareness of fake digital material and a desire for authenticity amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence

Hong Kong court convicted pro democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai under the national security law for collusion with foreign forces and sedition. The landmark verdict could see the Apple Daily founder jailed for life, raising concerns over press freedom

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese proposed tougher gun laws after an antisemitic mass shooting at a Hanukkah event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach killed at least 15 people. The attack reignited debate on gun licensing and rising antisemitism 

Australian police identified the Bondi Beach terror attackers as father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram, originally from Pakistan, as investigations revealed alleged IS links in the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in nearly 30 years.

Director actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead at their Los Angeles home in an apparent homicide. Police are investigating stab wounds and questioning a family member as detectives probe the high profile deaths in Brentwood neighborhood

India reaffirmed its commitment to Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Sarva Dharma Samabhav at the 11th UNAOC in Riyadh, highlighting dialogue, mutual respect and religious harmony in a deeply divided global environment.

The death toll in the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney has risen to 16, police said, identifying a father and son as the attackers and declaring the incident a terrorist attack, the deadliest in Australia since 1996.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, holding high-level talks to review bilateral ties, mark diplomatic milestones and discuss regional and global issues.

Trade resilience, AI collaboration and the influence of the Indian diaspora dominated discussions on the future of India–US relations at a Chicago dialogue, with leaders stressing sustained engagement despite political uncertainty.

India created history by winning its first Squash World Cup title with a 3-0 win over Hong Kong in Chennai. Strong performances from Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh sealed the victory, making India the first Asian nation to claim the crown

India defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the third T20I in Dharamsala after a strong show by the pacers, who bowled out the visitors for 117. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill ensured a smooth chase as India took a 2-1 series lead

The Trump administration has announced enhanced screening measures for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, requiring checks of their social media profiles. Starting December 15, the US State Department will review the online presence of applicants and their dependents.