Australian police are investigating a “suspicious fire” after a parked car displaying a sign celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah was set ablaze in Melbourne in the early hours of Thursday, raising concerns of a possible antisemitic attack.The empty vehicle, which had a “Happy Chanukah” sign fixed to its roof, was damaged by fire while parked in the driveway of a house in the suburb of...
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At least ten people were killed and another ten injured when unknown gunmen opened fire in a township near Johannesburg, South African police said on Sunday.The shooting took place in Bekkersdal, around 40 kilometres southwest of the city. Police said the attackers fled the scene and no arrests have been made so far. The motive behind the attack remains unclear.In a statement, police said some of the...
Police cordon off an area at Bondi Beach (AP photo) Australian city Sydney was shaken on Sunday by a violent mass shooting, involving two gunmen, at the city’s iconic Bondi Beach, leaving multiple people dead and others injured during a Chanukah celebration. The attack prompted condemnation from national leaders, community groups, and international figures as authorities work to investigate.9 killed,...
Brampton man, possibly of Indian-origin, killed in parking lot shooting; cops had to break in window
A 25-year-old Brampton man was killed while he was sitting inside his car in what cops think was a targeted shooting att a parking lot. The name of the victim has not been released but according to social media chatter, the person is possibly of Indian-origin and fell victim to a gang war. Peel police responded to the intersection of Hurontario Street and Bartley Bull Parkway in Brampton shortly after...
BANGKOK: A 14-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday after a shooting at a packed Bangkok mall that left two people dead and five wounded, and sent hundreds of panicked shoppers running in terror into the streets.Witnesses told AFP of chaotic scenes as shots rang out at the upmarket Siam Paragon mall in the heart of the Thai capital around 4:30 pm (0930 GMT).The shooting comes just days before the first...
NEW DELHI: Three people, including two brothers, have been arrested after a man in Delhi shot himself in leg to allegedly frame his rival.The incident took place on Thursday in Kardampuri area, and it was reported at Jyoti Nagar police station in northeast Delhi, in which the victim was taken to GTB Hospital by his brother.The accused have been identified as Waseem, his brother Fahim (32) and their...
MUMBAI: A crew member lost his life due to electrocution on the shooting sets of a daily soap serial located in Goregaon area of Mumbai. The deceased has been identified as Mahendra Yadav, reported news agency ANI quoting police.Speaking on the matter, Suresh Shyamal Gupta, the President of the All Indian Cine Workers Association, mentioned that the deceased who tragically suffered electrocution was...