Bondi Beach: Australia's Jewish Sanctuary Amid Rising Global Tensions
Jewish Australians reveal why Bondi Beach serves as a cultural and spiritual sanctuary, offering safety and community amid rising global antisemitism and geopolitical tensions.
Middle East
Coverage of geopolitical developments across the Middle East including Israel, Palestine, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and the broader Gulf region.
Tunisia's Shattered Dreams: Revolution's Promise Fades After 15 Years
Fifteen years after the Arab Spring began in Tunisia, the nation grapples with broken promises and dashed hopes. What was once the region's democratic beacon now faces authoritarian backsliding.
Three Americans Killed by ISIS Gunman in Syria Attack
Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter died in an ISIS attack in Syria, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region despite territorial defeats.
West Bank Settlement Expansion Restricts Palestinian Movement
Rapid Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank increasingly limits Palestinian access to traditional hiking routes and ancestral lands.
Syrians Reflect on Post-Assad Era: One Year After Revolution
BBC correspondent examines how Syrian lives have transformed since Assad's fall. Citizens share mixed perspectives on progress and challenges facing the nation.
Terror Strikes Sydney: Deadly Hanukkah Attack Rocks Australia
Gunmen killed at least 15 people at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach, marking Australia's deadliest terror attack in years.
Morocco Reaches FIFA Arab Cup Final, Boosting Regional Influence
Morocco's decisive 3-0 victory over UAE secures Arab Cup final spot, demonstrating the kingdom's growing soft power influence across the Middle East and North Africa region.
Sydney Hanukkah Attack: 15 Dead in Bondi Beach Shooting
A devastating attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach left 15 dead and dozens wounded, marking one of Australia's deadliest antisemitic incidents.
West Bank Settler Violence Reaches Record High, Divides Israel
UN reports over 260 settler attacks in October injured Palestinians and damaged property, exposing deepening rifts within Israeli society over West Bank policies.
Israel's Gaza Demolitions Spark Geneva Convention Concerns
Satellite imagery reveals extensive building demolitions in Israeli-controlled Gaza areas, raising international law concerns among experts.
Syrian Security Officer Kills US Soldiers After Extremist Dismissal
A Syrian security forces member killed two U.S. soldiers and an American interpreter despite being scheduled for dismissal due to extremist views, raising security concerns.
Eurovision Crisis: Nemo Returns Trophy as Countries Boycott Over Israel
Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo joins growing protest by returning trophy over Israel's participation in 2026 contest. Five nations announce boycott amid escalating geopolitical tensions.