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Australian state passes tougher gun, anti-terror laws after Bondi Beach shooting
Australia's New South Wales state parliament passed new gun control and anti-terror legislation following a recent shooting at Bondi Beach. The bill tightens restrictions on firearm ownership, bans pu...
Australian state pushes tough gun laws and ‘terror symbols’ ban after shooting
Following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, New South Wales has recalled its parliament to introduce stringent firearm reforms described as the toughest in Australia. The proposed measures include a...
South African gun violence kills 9, wounds 10 in pub shooting
Nine individuals lost their lives and ten were injured when gunmen attacked a pub before 1 AM local time on Sunday in Bekkersdal township, located west of Johannesburg. This attack is the second mass ...
HK$5 million plan to install anti-terrorism bollards near Hong Kong’s Sogo store
The Hong Kong government plans to install anti-ramming bollards near the Sogo department store in Causeway Bay at a cost of HK$5 million (US$641,025) as a preventive measure against potential terroris...
Taiwan ramps up security measures for coming holidays after deadly stabbings
In response to recent deadly stabbings, Taiwan has heightened security measures at transport hubs and major events during upcoming holidays. The Ministry of the Interior and the National Police Agency...
Suspect takes own life after killing three in Taipei metro attacks
Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai characterized the recent attacks at Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan Station as deliberate acts without an immediately clear motive. The attacker killed three people be...
Multiple Chinese cities curb public New Year’s Eve countdowns as police stress safety
Chinese authorities have banned public New Year’s Eve countdown events at popular landmarks across multiple cities, prioritizing safety and order during the holiday season. This is a continuing precau...
Shopian Police detains three OGWs under Public Safety Act for threatening regional peace and security
The Shopian district police in Jammu and Kashmir have detained three overground workers (OGWs) associated with terrorists under the Public Safety Act. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to mainta...
Knife attacker kills 3 after smoke bombing Taiwan metro
On Friday evening, an attacker set off smoke bombs and stabbed passengers at Taipei's Ximen Station on the metro subway system in Taiwan, resulting in three deaths and several injuries before committi...
Germany: 1,600 asylum requests by people rejected at border
The German government reports that around 1,600 individuals who were initially turned away at the country's borders have subsequently applied for asylum. Additionally, Berlin's mayor has released a wa...
Paris Metro stabbings suspect moved to psychiatric hospital, prosecutors say
The suspect involved in stabbing three women on Line 3 of Paris metro has been transferred from police custody to a psychiatric hospital for further evaluation. The stabbings occurred at different poi...
Nineteen Homicides Recorded by Ottawa Police in 2025
The Ottawa Police Service reported nineteen homicides for the year of 2025, reflecting on crime statistics and public safety measures within the city....
Why Filipinos risk injury and death to ring in the new year with dangerous fireworks
Despite long-standing regulations and annual warnings from authorities, Filipino citizens continue to use dangerous fireworks during New Year celebrations. This practice results in a significant numbe...
Germany news: Medical association demands home firework ban
The German Medical Association has called for a ban on private fireworks due to injuries and incidents of violence associated with New Year's Eve celebrations. This follows a period of hazardous weath...
France: 3 women stabbed in Paris metro, suspect arrested
A man in his 20s allegedly attacked and stabbed three women at separate locations within the Paris Metro system. The perpetrator was subsequently apprehended by law enforcement....
Suspect says he targeted idol group members in Fukuoka stabbings
A suspect reportedly targeted members of a Korean idol group during an attack in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward, injuring two people near the dome area. The individuals hurt are reported to be one staff member a...
Owner of Swiss bar in New Year's Eve fire admits service door was locked from the inside
Jacques Moretti, owner of a Swiss bar involved in a New Year's Eve fire incident, has admitted that the service door was locked from inside. The case against him could become more complex if the publi...
Japan police provide protection in 544 ‘dark’ job cases
The National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has launched an initiative aimed at individuals who have inadvertently applied for illegal part-time jobs that involve illicit activities such as robbery and ...
CPS Seeks Information on Stabbing and Robbery in Fish Creek Park in October
The Calgary Police Service (CPS) is requesting the public's assistance in providing information regarding a stabbing and robbery that occurred in Fish Creek Park during October. Details of the individ...
Panel outlines bill to expand scope of dangerous driving
A panel is planning to submit legislation during Japan's upcoming Diet session, set to begin on January 23rd, aimed at broadening the definition and penalties for dangerous driving....