Sydney will project a large menorah onto the Harbour Bridge during New Year’s Eve celebrations as a tribute following the recent Bondi Beach attack. The projection is intended to honour victims and promote unity after the incident, which occurred during a Hanukkah related gathering. City officials said the gesture
The United Kingdom has said it will not recognise Somaliland as an independent state, reaffirming its support for Somalia’s territorial integrity. The statement followed growing international debate after Israel announced its recognition of the breakaway region. Somaliland declared independence more than three decades ago but remains unrecognised by the
The United States has defended Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland during a United Nations Security Council meeting, drawing sharp reactions from several member states. An American envoy compared Israel’s recognition of Somaliland to international acknowledgements of Palestinian statehood, accusing some Security Council members of applying double standards. The remarks
United States President Donald Trump has warned Iran of possible military action while urging Hamas to disarm, following discussions on regional security with Israeli officials. Trump said Iran’s actions continue to destabilise the Middle East and warned that further escalation could provoke a strong response. He added that Hamas
United States President Donald Trump has said Israel fully complied with its obligations under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire framework, while issuing a warning to Hamas over future compliance. Trump made the remarks following discussions on Middle East developments, saying Israel had met all requirements outlined in
The Israeli Defence Forces have confirmed that troops intercepted a drone overnight that entered Israeli territory from the west in an attempt to smuggle weapons. According to the IDF, the incident was detected by the Israeli Air Force aerial control centre during routine monitoring operations. The drone was tracked after
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky say their recent talks on ending the war in Ukraine showed real progress, though both admit some difficult issues are still unresolved. Speaking after meetings in Florida, Trump described the discussions as productive but warned that “one or two very thorny
Families of South African men caught up in the war in Ukraine say they are cautiously hopeful after government officials assured them that efforts are under way to bring their loved ones back home. Relatives of some of the men said they recently met with senior officials, who confirmed that
flag as crowds gathered in downtown areas following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland’s independence. Buildings in the city centre were lit in blue and white, while residents filled the streets in scenes that quickly spread across social media. Somaliland has operated as a self-governing entity since 1991, and Israel’s recognition is
Benjamin Netanyahu has departed for Florida for a meeting with former United States president Donald Trump, with discussions expected to focus on regional security and bilateral relations. According to official briefings, the meeting is set to take place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, marking a high-profile engagement between the two leaders
