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NSW Government Faces Backlash Over Protest Ban After Bondi Attack

The Guardian

December 18, 2025

NSW Government Faces Backlash Over Protest Ban After Bondi Attack

NSW Premier Chris Minns faces criticism from activists and Jewish groups over plans to restrict protests following the Bondi terrorist attack, with critics warning against eroding democratic freedoms.

Syria One Year After Assad: Citizens Reflect on Revolutionary Change

#Syria #Assad #Middle East

December 18, 2025

Syria One Year After Assad: Citizens Reflect on Revolutionary Change

Syrians share mixed perspectives on life after Assad's fall, revealing complex realities of post-revolution governance and daily struggles.

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Warner Bros Discovery Rejects Paramount Hostile Takeover Bid

Al Jazeera

December 18, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery Rejects Paramount Hostile Takeover Bid

Warner Bros Discovery board rejects Paramount's aggressive acquisition attempt, highlighting shifting power dynamics in global media consolidation amid geopolitical tensions.

Bondi Beach: Australia's Jewish Sanctuary Amid Rising Global Tensions

#Australia #Jewish community #antisemitism

Bondi Beach: Australia's Jewish Sanctuary Amid Rising Global Tensions

Jewish Australians reveal why Bondi Beach serves as a cultural and spiritual sanctuary, offering safety and community amid rising global antisemitism and geopolitical tensions.

Tunisia's Shattered Dreams: Revolution's Promise Fades After 15 Years

Al Jazeera

#Tunisia #Arab Spring #democracy

Tunisia's Shattered Dreams: Revolution's Promise Fades After 15 Years

Fifteen years after the Arab Spring began in Tunisia, the nation grapples with broken promises and dashed hopes. What was once the region's democratic beacon now faces authoritarian backsliding.

Three Americans Killed by ISIS Gunman in Syria Attack

#Syria #ISIS #US military

Three Americans Killed by ISIS Gunman in Syria Attack

Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter died in an ISIS attack in Syria, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region despite territorial defeats.

West Bank Settlement Expansion Restricts Palestinian Movement

The New York Times

#West Bank #Israeli settlements #Palestinian territories

West Bank Settlement Expansion Restricts Palestinian Movement

Rapid Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank increasingly limits Palestinian access to traditional hiking routes and ancestral lands.

Syrians Reflect on Post-Assad Era: One Year After Revolution

#Syria #Assad-regime #Middle-East

Syrians Reflect on Post-Assad Era: One Year After Revolution

BBC correspondent examines how Syrian lives have transformed since Assad's fall. Citizens share mixed perspectives on progress and challenges facing the nation.

#terrorism #australia #antisemitism

Terror Strikes Sydney: Deadly Hanukkah Attack Rocks Australia

The New York Times

December 16, 2025

Terror Strikes Sydney: Deadly Hanukkah Attack Rocks Australia

Gunmen killed at least 15 people at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach, marking Australia's deadliest terror attack in years.

Morocco Reaches FIFA Arab Cup Final, Boosting Regional Influence

Al Jazeera

December 16, 2025

Morocco Reaches FIFA Arab Cup Final, Boosting Regional Influence

Morocco's decisive 3-0 victory over UAE secures Arab Cup final spot, demonstrating the kingdom's growing soft power influence across the Middle East and North Africa region.

#Morocco #UAE #Arab-Cup