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India Rejects Bangladesh's Claims Linking Attackers to India in Pre-Election Violence Case
Dec 15, 2025 04:18 pm CST
India has firmly denied Bangladesh's allegations connecting attackers of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi to India. Following the assault on the anti-Sheikh Hasina figure, Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus interim government requested India's help in apprehending the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has demanded the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the country faces rising extremism ahead of February elections.
Understanding Hanukkah: The Jewish Festival of Lights Targeted in Sydney Terrorist Attack
Dec 15, 2025 04:12 pm CST
This article explains the significance of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, in the context of the tragic terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that claimed at least 15 lives during a "Chanukah by the Sea" celebration. It details the holiday's historical origins, traditional observances including menorah lighting and special foods, and provides information about the community event that was targeted by the father-son attackers identified as Sajid and Naveed Akram.
NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Condemns Antisemitic Terror Attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 03:41 pm CST
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has condemned the deadly antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Australia's Bondi Beach that killed 15 people, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger. Mamdani pledged to prioritize Jewish safety in NYC while mourning this latest act of violence targeting the global Jewish community.
Deadly Antisemitic Attack at Bondi Beach: Father and Son Kill 15 at Jewish Hanukkah Celebration in Australia
Dec 15, 2025 03:39 pm CST
A father and son of Pakistani origin conducted Australia's deadliest mass shooting in decades, targeting a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach. The attack killed 15 people including Rabbi Eli Schlanger and injured 42 others, prompting global condemnation as an act of antisemitism and terrorism. Prime Minister Albanese vowed to stand with the Jewish community and combat rising antisemitism in Australia.
Deadly Antisemitic Attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach: Father-Son Gunmen Kill 15 at Jewish Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 03:39 pm CST
A father and son carried out Australia's deadliest shooting in decades, killing 15 people and injuring 42 at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach. The attackers, 50-year-old Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed, deliberately targeted the Jewish community event. Australian officials confirmed the shooting was an act of antisemitism and terrorism, with Prime Minister Albanese vowing to "stamp out antisemitism" as world leaders offered condolences and support.
Father and Son Identified in Deadly Sydney Beach Attack During Jewish Hanukkah Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 03:36 pm CST
A father and son, 50-year-old Sajid Akram and 24-year-old Naveed Akram, have been identified as the perpetrators behind the deadly attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach that killed at least 15 people. While the father was killed in a police confrontation, the unemployed son remains hospitalized under police guard as authorities investigate the tragic mass shooting that shocked Australia.
Father and Son Identified as Perpetrators in Deadly Sydney Bondi Beach Attack on Jewish Celebration
Dec 15, 2025 03:36 pm CST
A devastating attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach has left at least 15 people dead. The perpetrators have been identified as 50-year-old fruit shop owner Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed. The father was killed in a police confrontation while the son remains hospitalized under guard, as authorities investigate what led to this tragic mass shooting at one of Australia's most iconic beaches.
Chinese Billionaires Creating Family Dynasties Through US Surrogacy: Legal and Ethical Implications
Dec 15, 2025 03:26 pm CST
Chinese billionaires are increasingly using American surrogacy services to create large families of US citizens, with some aiming for dozens or hundreds of children. This growing trend raises significant questions about citizenship laws, ethics, and the largely unregulated surrogacy industry in the United States, as wealthy individuals seek to establish family dynasties through strategic reproduction practices.
Former England Cricket Captain Michael Vaughan Recalls Terrifying Experience Near Bondi Beach Terror Attack
Dec 15, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan shares his harrowing experience of being just meters away from the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney that targeted a Jewish celebration. Vaughan describes the lockdown situation, his family's close call, and reflects on how the community is responding to this tragic event that claimed 15 lives.
Sydney Bondi Beach Mass Shooting: Gunmen Target Hanukkah Celebration Killing 16
Dec 15, 2025 02:12 pm CST
A deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach left 16 people dead and over 40 injured when a father-son duo opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration. The gunmen, identified as Sajid and Naveed Akram, were eventually stopped by police and a heroic bystander. Evidence suggests links to IS terrorism in what has become Australia's deadliest shooting in nearly three decades.