Heavily armed Australian police rammed a white Hyundai hatchback in a dramatic operation in a Sydney suburb, just four days after the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack. The vehicle, reportedly heading toward Bondi, was stopped by officers who handcuffed and detained the occupants amid heightened security fears. The action followed intelligence inputs as authorities remain on high alert after the worst terror attack in Australia in three decades, which killed 15 people. Police said the operation was precautionary, with investigations underway to determine any links to the Bondi shooting.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received Oman’s national honour, the First Class of the Order of Oman. This is the 29th international honour given to PM Modi. The award has earlier been given to global leaders such as Queen Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela, and King Abdullah of Jordan. PM Modi is in Oman as part of the final leg of his three-nation tour. He was welcomed by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in Muscat. The two leaders held talks on trade and ties. India and Oman also signed a free trade agreement during the visit. (PC: HT)

Ukraine is secretly building new long range missiles to boost its war effort. The Flamingo cruise missile is made in hidden factories across the country. Workers assemble the weapons under strict security. Phones are banned and locations are concealed. Ukraine says it now makes more than half of the weapons it uses. The Flamingo can strike targets deep inside Russia. It has a range of up to 3,000 kilometres. Officials say these weapons help hit oil sites and factories. Ukraine is scaling up production despite constant attacks. Leaders say domestic arms give security when foreign support is uncertain remains fragile. (PC: BBC)

New satellite images show repair work at Pakistan’s Murid Airbase after an Indian Air Force strike in May. A large red tarpaulin now covers a key building hit during Operation Sindoor. The strike caused major roof and internal damage. Earlier images showed only partial cover, but the full structure is now hidden. Experts say tarpaulins are used to conceal repairs from satellites. Murid Airbase is important for Pakistan’s drone operations. The IAF attack came after heavy drone activity from Pakistan. Other damaged airbases and runways have also been repaired in recent months. (PC: NDTV)

Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar has created history on Spotify. All eleven songs from the movie entered the Spotify Global Top 200. This is the first time a full Hindi film album has achieved this feat. Earlier, only single Indian songs made global charts. The album also debuted at number two on the Global Top Albums list. It ranked fifth in the US albums chart. Composer Shashwat Sachdev created the music. The film stars Ranveer Singh and is close to earning Rs 500 crore at the box office. The success shows growing global interest in Bollywood music. (PC: India Today)

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a crackdown on hate speech after a deadly shooting at Bondi Beach. Fifteen people were killed when gunmen attacked a Jewish event during Hanukkah. Albanese said new laws will target people who spread hate and violence. The government will create a new offence for serious hate speech. Courts will treat hate as a factor in sentencing. Visa rules will be tightened for offenders. A taskforce will also work to stop antisemitism in schools and online. Albanese said Jewish Australians must feel safe. Some groups supported the move, while others warned about free speech concerns. (PC: BBC)

Imran Khan’s sons have spoken about their father’s condition in jail. In an interview with Sky News, they said the former Pakistan prime minister is kept in a “death cell.” They claimed he faces mental pressure and harsh treatment every day. The sons said Khan is cut off from people and basic facilities. They called it psychological torture. They also said the family fears for his safety. According to them, jail rules are not being followed. They warned his health is at risk. The sons said they may never see their father again. Pakistani authorities have not responded to these claims. (PC: India Today)

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a major legislative push to crack down on hate speech and extremist “preachers of hate” in the wake of the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack, which killed 15 people at a Hanukkah event. The government will adopt recommendations from an antisemitism envoy, introducing aggravated hate speech offences, increased penalties for violent hate speech, and a federal offence for serious vilification. New powers will allow visa cancellation for those who spread division, and a task force will ensure antisemitism education across schools. Critics call for even stronger action, including banning hate preachers and a royal commission. 

Naveed Akram has been charged with 59 offences over the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney. Police said the charges include 15 counts of murder and one terror offence. The attack happened during a Hanukkah event and killed 15 people. Many others were injured. Akram was badly hurt and appeared in court from his hospital bed. His father Sajid Akram was shot dead by police at the scene. Authorities said the attack was a terrorist act. Police believe it was inspired by extremist ideology. The case has been delayed until April 2026. Several victims remain in hospital. (PC: BBC)

A bystander who disarmed a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting was a former police and security officer, his family said. Ahmed Al Ahmed, 44, stepped in when two shooters opened fire at a Jewish gathering in Sydney. A viral video shows him grabbing one attacker and taking his gun. He was shot several times and is now recovering in hospital. His family said he earlier served with police and security forces in Syria before moving to Australia in 2006. His action helped save many lives. Leaders worldwide praised his courage. A fundraiser has raised millions to support his recovery. (PC: NDTV)