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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes Afghanistan weeks after deadly tremor

December 15, 2025

Sydney, Dec 15: Police have identified the gunmen behind the deadly Bondi Beach shooting as a father-son duo from Lahore, Pakistan. The attack, which occurred during the ‘Chanukah by the Sea’ event, claimed 16 lives, including the elder shooter. Fifty-year-old Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police during the incident, while his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram was wounded and is receiving treatment at a hospital, New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmed. The victims ranged in age from 10 to 87 years. Bondi Beach shooters identified as Pakistani-origin father-son duo Following the attack, heavily armed police raided the family’s home in Bonnyrigg and an Airbnb property in Campsie. Authorities also discovered a vehicle containing several improvised explosive devices on Campbell Parade in Bondi. Commissioner Lanyon confirmed that the incident is being treated as a terrorist attack. The Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT), comprising state and federal agencies, believes the attackers pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. Two IS flags were recovered from the attackers’ car, one of which was visible on the vehicle’s bonnet in footage from the scene. ASIO had previously taken an interest in Naveed Akram in 2019 after foiling plans for an IS-inspired attack, though he was later assessed as not posing an ongoing threat. Investigators also found that Naveed had links with an IS operative currently serving a prison sentence for planning insurgent activities. Commissioner Lanyon said Sajid Akram had held a licensed firearm for the past 10 years. Naveed Akram, an unemployed bricklayer, reportedly lost his job two months ago. The family lives in a three-bedroom home in Bonnyrigg along with Naveed’s parents, sister, and brother. Naveed’s mother expressed shock over her son’s involvement, stating she could not recognise him in images from the scene and did not believe he was capable of such violence or extremist activity.

Bondi Beach shooters identified as Pakistani-origin father-son duo

December 15, 2025

China Hosts First Trilateral Meeting with Pakistan and Bangladesh to Boost Regional Cooperation

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China Hosts First Trilateral Meeting with Pakistan and Bangladesh to Boost Regional Cooperation

June 20, 2025

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More Countries Suspend Embassy Operations in Tehran Amid Growing Tensions

June 20, 2025

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Senior Adviser to Khamenei, Ali Shamkhani, in Stable Condition After Israeli Strike

June 20, 2025

Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Vows to Avenge Missile Attack on Hospital

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Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Vows to Avenge Missile Attack on Hospital

June 19, 2025

Gulistan News Web Desk | June 19, 2025 As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to spiral, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to attend a special meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul on Saturday. The urgent session, hosted by the Turkish government, comes amid growing concerns over Israel’s recent military actions against Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure, particularly the strike on the Khondab nuclear site near Arak. According to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources, the 51st session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers will be held as a closed-door emergency gathering to address the ongoing conflict, which has entered its sixth day. The meeting will include representatives from all member states and is expected to focus on regional stability, civilian safety, and the implications of Israel’s latest strikes inside Iranian territory. The strike on Khondab has alarmed international observers. The Israeli military confirmed it had targeted a partially constructed heavy-water reactor at the site, located on the outskirts of Arak in central Iran. Military analysts say the reactor, once operational, could be capable of producing weapons-grade plutonium—providing Iran with an alternate path to nuclear weapon capability apart from uranium enrichment. While Israel has not provided specific details about the mission, it claimed that the strike was part of its ongoing campaign to neutralize threats stemming from Iranian military infrastructure. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) also issued evacuation warnings in Farsi to residents of Arak and Khondab, urging civilians to leave the area for their own safety. The Iranian government has condemned the strike as an act of aggression and warned of serious consequences. Iranian media reports say civilian areas near the Khondab site sustained damage, although no official casualty figures have been released so far. The OIC meeting is expected to produce a joint resolution denouncing Israeli actions and calling for de-escalation in the region. Some member states are reportedly pushing for diplomatic outreach to the United Nations to seek broader international intervention. This latest development adds a significant geopolitical dimension to the conflict, as regional and global powers closely monitor the unfolding situation. With Iran and Israel continuing to trade missile attacks and accusations, the coming days will be crucial for diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a full-scale war in the Middle East. Iran FM to Attend Urgent OIC Meet in Istanbul as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

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Iran FM to Attend Urgent OIC Meet in Istanbul as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

June 19, 2025

Donald Trump to meet Pak COAS General

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Donald Trump to meet Pak COAS General Asim Munir in Washington DC

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20 Arab and Muslim Nations Condemn Israeli Strikes, Urge Immediate De-escalation

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Iran Launches Fresh Missile Barrage on Central Israel; Fires Reported, Few Injuries Confirmed

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June 17, 2025

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Iran Accuses United States of Supporting Israeli Airstrikes

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