Australian inquiry opens public hearings into Bondi Beach shooting
SYDNEY: An inquiry into a shooting that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah festival near Australia’s Bondi Beach heard Monday that Sydney’s Jewish community feared “catastrophe” was coming as antisemitic attacks rose.
The federal royal commission...
Monday 4 May 2026
Macron urges ‘coordinated reopening’ of Hormuz by US, Iran
YEREVAN: French President Emmanuel Macron urged the United States and Iran Monday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a “coordinated” way, as the US military pressed ahead with a mission to escort ships out of the waterway.
“What we want above...
Monday 4 May 2026
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 72,610
The death toll in the war-torn Gaza Strip has risen to 72,610 since the conflict between Hamas and Israel erupted on October 7, 2023, with the number of injuries reaching 172,448, Gaza’s health authorities said Sunday.
The authorities said...
Monday 4 May 2026
Passenger jet clips lamppost, truck while landing at Newark
NEW YORK: A United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escaped a major disaster Sunday after one of its wheels clipped a lamppost and truck on a highway while on final approach to land in New Jersey.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
Monday 4 May 2026
India’s Modi faces key test as vote count underway
KOLKATA: Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is hoping for crucial gains.
Elections in five states and territories took...
Monday 4 May 2026