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Sheikh Hasina, 78, fled to India in August last year following a violent protest

Police in Providence, Rhode Island, have detained a 'person of interest' following an extensive manhunt for the gunman who killed two people at Brown University

Israel has joined the Pax Silica initiative, a strategic move led by the United States that was unveiled during an international conference attended by nine leading countries in the fields of artificial intelligence, semiconductors and advanced industries.

Police said the shooting targeted the Jewish community and occurred while more than 1,000 people were gathered at Bondi Beach for a Hanukkah celebration, CNN reported. At least 11 people were killed and 29 others injured, police said during a press conference, adding that details about the victims have not yet been released,

Israeli and Dutch researchers have unveiled a new technique that allows scientists to precisely measure toxic protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's disease -- something that has long been out of reach and could open new paths for studying and eventually diagnosing dementia.

Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday overturned the government's decision to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, ruling that she will continue to serve in her position. The decision also criticized the government for procedural flaws and a lack of legal foundation in its attempt to remove the country's top legal advisor.

Expressing solidarity with those affected, the FBI Director urged public support for the victims, stating, 'Please keep the victims and their families in your prayers.'

Health leaders from South Korea, China and Japan have agreed to deepen trilateral cooperation on universal health coverage and mental health, with a strong focus on using artificial intelligence and digital technologies, despite recent diplomatic tensions in the region.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration has uncovered a human trafficking network during operations at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, exposing schemes to smuggle women and other passengers abroad under false pretences.

Kavita Chand from Uttarakhand successfully summited Mount Vinson in Antarctica, marking a major step in her Seven Summits quest. The Mumbai-based climber carried the Indian tricolour to the peak, inspiring professionals to balance ambition, fitness and career success.

Campaign for Uyghurs marked 40 years of the 1985 Urumchi Student Movement, recalling mass protests against discrimination and nuclear testing. The group highlighted continued repression of Uyghurs, citing widespread abuses, imprisonment, forced labour, and cultural destruction recognised internationally as genocide.

At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration. Police declared it a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community. Australian leaders and world leaders condemned the violence and expressed solidarity with victims.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the Bondi Beach mass shooting as a devastating terror attack, said it targeted Jewish Australians on Hanukkah, praised those who helped victims, and urged national unity, stressing there is no place for hate, violence or terrorism in Australia.

Hamas has confirmed that senior commander Raed Saad was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, marking the most high-profile assassination of a Hamas leader since the ceasefire that came into effect in October.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the terrorist attack in Australia targeting a Jewish celebration, rejected antisemitism, and expressed prayers and solidarity with the victims, the Jewish community, and the people of Australia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the terrorist attack at Australia's Bondi Beach during Hanukkah celebrations, offered condolences to the victims' families, expressed solidarity with Australia, and reaffirmed India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.

The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest independence advocacy group within the Tibetan diaspora, publicly denounced the recent statements made by the China-appointed Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen (Gyaincain) Norbu, on Friday, describing them as a political tactic intended to strengthen Beijing's influence over Tibetan religious matters

India on Sunday 'categorically rejected' the assertions made by the interim Government of Bangladesh, responding to Dhaka's recent press note and clarifying its position amid heightened diplomatic exchanges between the two neighbours.

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the Sydney attack targeting Hanukkah celebrations, calling it an antisemitic terrorist act. Expressing solidarity, he said France stands with the victims, the injured and their families, and shares the pain of the Australian people.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar condemned the terror attack on Hanukkah celebrations at Australia's Bondi Beach, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families and saying India stands with those affected.

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended greetings to Israeli President Isaac Herzog and to people celebrating the Hanukkah festival worldwide.

Closed session of the 11th General Convention of the CPN-UML (Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist) has started in Kathmandu to select party's new leadership.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) accused China of misrepresenting the facts after Beijing, in a policy document, stated that 'Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory' and expressed opposition to 'Taiwan independence in any form.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed condolences over the deadly shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, calling it deeply distressing. In a post on X, he said the United Kingdom stands with those affected and is monitoring the developing situation.

At least nine people were killed and several injured in a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, police said. One gunman was also killed. Authorities launched a major security operation, urged the public to avoid the area, and said investigations were ongoing.