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Türkiye has the capacity to attract up to $30 billion in foreign direct investment each year, according to a leading sector representative. While FDI inflows grew 35% to $11.6 billion, reaching the full potential hinges on maintaining policy stability, advancing green and digital reforms, and bolstering investor confidence.Senior US officials delivered an angry rebuke to the Israeli PM, warning that an assassination strike breached the ceasefire and directly undermined President Trump's credibility as a mediator, according to a report.UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized that international and regional cooperation is essential for Syria's recovery, noting that initial investments are taking shape amidst enormous destruction. He identified the SDF-controlled northeast and Israeli-engaged south as key security concerns. Separately, Fidan urged a limited maritime agreement to protect commercial navigation in the Black Sea if a full Ukraine ceasefire remains elusive.

Türkiye has the capacity to attract up to $30 billion in foreign direct investment each year, according to a leading sector representative. While FDI inflows grew 35% to $11.6 billion, reaching the full potential hinges on maintaining policy stability, advancing green and digital reforms, and bolstering investor confidence.Senior US officials delivered an angry rebuke to the Israeli PM, warning that an assassination strike breached the ceasefire and directly undermined President Trump's credibility as a mediator, according to a report.UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized that international and regional cooperation is essential for Syria's recovery, noting that initial investments are taking shape amidst enormous destruction. He identified the SDF-controlled northeast and Israeli-engaged south as key security concerns. Separately, Fidan urged a limited maritime agreement to protect commercial navigation in the Black Sea if a full Ukraine ceasefire remains elusive.

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Australia plans largest gun buyback since Port Arthur after Sydney attack

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07:45, 19/12/2025, Friday

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Australia plans largest gun buyback since Port Arthur after Sydney attack

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The Australian government has announced its most extensive firearm buyback scheme in nearly three decades, responding to the deadly terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the initiative aims to remove surplus and illegal guns from circulation, with over 4 million firearms now in the country.

In response to the recent mass shooting in Sydney, the Australian government has unveiled plans for its largest gun buyback program since the landmark reforms of 1996. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, announcing the scheme alongside Home Minister Tony Burke, stated it is necessary to "finish the job" on gun control in the face of new security threats.

A Direct Response to Bondi Beach Tragedy

The policy initiative follows the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last Sunday, where a man and his son opened fire, killing 15 people and injuring 42 others. Albanese pointedly referenced the suspects' arsenal, questioning why a suburban Sydney resident needed "multiple high-powered rifles." The announcement coincided with plans for a national day of mourning and a forthcoming "day of reflection" this Sunday for the victims.

Targeting a Growing National Stockpile

The federal buyback scheme aims to purchase surplus, newly banned, and illegal firearms. It is framed as an urgent measure to address a concerning trend: Australia now has over 4 million firearms in circulation, a number exceeding the total at the time of the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, which killed 35 people and spurred the nation's original strict gun laws under then-Prime Minister John Howard.

Legislative Timeline and State Cooperation

The federal government will introduce legislation to fund the program, proposing a 50:50 cost-sharing arrangement with state and territory governments. Canberra has set a deadline for states to agree to new, strengthened gun law reforms by March of next year, with full enactment required no later than July 1, 2026.

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Titles :Australia Bondi Beach gun buyback prime minister Anthony Albanese

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