According to the New South Wales Police, emergency services were pressed into action at Westfield in Bondi Junction -- a large shopping centre in Sydney -- at about 3.30 p.m. (local time) on Saturday following reports of multiple people being stabbed.
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India's Foreign Secy Vinay Kwatra completes two-day Washington visit
Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Friday concluded a two-day visit to Washington D.C. during which he held discussions with his counterparts at the US State Department and the National Security Council.
Iran will attack Israel 'sooner than later': Biden
US President Joe Biden has told reporters at the White House that he expects Iran will attack Israel "sooner than later," media reports said.
Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at Israel, no casualties reported
Nearly 40 rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel on Friday night, causing no casualties, following Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, Israel military said.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reports 'Ukrainian' drone attacks
Ukrainian drones attacked the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) on Sunday, including one on the dome of the 6th power unit, according to the plant's press service.
10 terrorists killed in Pakistan in two separate operations
According to the media wing of the Pakistani military, security forces carried out intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan and North Waziristan districts.
4 killed, 97 injured as 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Taiwan
Four people were killed and 97 others sustained injuries after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake rocked Hualien in Taiwan on Wednesday morning, local media reported.
N.Korea claims successful launch of IRBM tipped with hypersonic warhead
North Korea on Wednesday claimed it has successfully test-fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) tipped with a hypersonic warhead, saying that all missiles the country has developed are now solid-fuel and nuclear-capable with warhead control capability.
Despite our positive contributions, we don't feel safe in Canada: Hindus to Trudeau
Urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to keep Canada free from "the glorification of terrorism", a prominent Hindu advocacy group in the country said on Friday that Ottawa's current political discourse regarding India's alleged interference in the country further emboldens extremist elements.
BLA claims killing more than 30 Pakistani soldiers, issues stern warning to China
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed killing more than 30 Pakistani soldiers as it targeted PNS Siddique, the country's second-largest naval air station located in Turbat and warned China on its "illegal" settlements and projects in Balochistan.
EAM Jaishankar lauds Malaysian PM's 'vision' for stronger bilateral ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and said that his vision would help craft a "more ambitious agenda" for the India-Malaysia relationship.
Singapore sends investigators to assist bridge collapse in Baltimore
Singapore's Transport Safety Investigation Bureau and Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) have dispatched officers to Baltimore in the US to support the investigation into a vessel-bridge collision incident, according to the latest statement from the MPA.
‘Long-term IMF bailout plan would be an economic disaster for Pakistan’
Dr. Ashfaque Hasan Khan, a senior financial expert and economist, has expressed serious concerns over the new government’s plan to seek a long-term financial funding facility from IMF, warning them to stay extremely cautious.
PM Modi gets Bhutan's highest civilian honour; dedicates it to 140 cr Indians
In recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Bhutan ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday conferred the kingdom's highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, which he dedicated to 140 crore Indians.
With remarkable unanimity, UNGA adopts India-backed landmark resolution on AI safeguards
Setting aside their polarising differences, all 193 countries joined together to adopt a landmark resolution backed by India, aiming to keep the world safe from the excesses of artificial intelligence (AI).
Top Awami League leader denies India's 'interference' in Bangladesh polls
A top leader from Bangladesh's ruling Awami League on Saturday ruled out allegations of India's interference in the country's election, months after the crucial vote in January this year saw Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina storming back to power.
India opposes introducing a 'special envoy' to combat Islamophobia at UN
Calling India "a proud champion of pluralism," India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj opposed the establishment of the post of "special envoy" on a special religion at the United Nations today.
Gaza ceasefire on cards as Israel likely to agree to release 1000 Palestinian prisoners
A six-week ceasefire is on the cards in the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel after both sides communicated to the mediators on stepping down from their earlier demands.
G7 industry ministers commit to 'safe and reliable' AI
Industry ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) have said that artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for achieving sustainable development, but needs to be implemented in a balanced and safe way.
UN chief calls out social media for spread of Islamophobia
Purveyors of hate speech are misusing the most powerful megaphone in history -- social media -- to amplify and spread their despicable ideologies. Online platforms have become breeding grounds for extremist ideologies and harassment, he told a high-level event to mark the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on Friday.
Rishi Sunak rules out UK general election on May 2
Sunak made the statement when talking to ITV News on Thursday. Previously, he said an election would be held in the second half of this year but didn't rule out an election in May, Xinhua news agency reported.
Biden clinches Democratic nomination, Trump likely to win GOP nod
US President Joe Biden clinched the number of delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination in primaries held on Tuesday. His predecessor Donald Trump will have won the Republican nomination by the end of the day.
India, Bangladesh border officials agree to settle issues 'amicably'
Curbing trans-border crimes, human trafficking, and enhanced joint-patrolling were some of the issues discussed at the 54th India-Bangladesh Director General-level border coordination conference from March 5-9 in Dhaka.
'100 pc we will have 15 years of stable govt, even longer': EAM S. Jaishankar
Exuding confidence that India will have a stable government for 15 years, even longer, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday that long-term political stability is essential for good governance.
Cause for concern when neighbours don't observe written agreements, says EAM Jaishankar on China
Noting the reality of power shifts in the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday referred to China and said that it is a cause for concern when a country does not observe written agreements with a neighbour.