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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov, on Monday to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The two diplomats also reviewed preparations for an upcoming high-level strategic cooperation council meeting between Türkiye and Uzbekistan.At least six Iranian security personnel have been killed and approximately 200 protest leaders arrested as anti-government demonstrations continue across the country, according to state media. The protests, driven by economic grievances including currency depreciation, have prompted intensified security operations and resulted in conflicting casualty reports from different sources.At least six Iranian security personnel have been killed and approximately 200 protest leaders arrested as anti-government demonstrations continue across the country, according to state media. The protests, driven by economic grievances including currency depreciation, have prompted intensified security operations and resulted in conflicting casualty reports from different sources.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan greeted members of the press in Istanbul's Beyoglu district to commemorate Working Journalists' Day. He expressed his hopes for future anniversaries together, marking the occasion with several cabinet ministers.Türkiye's Communications Directorate paid tribute to press members on Working Journalists' Day, with special remembrance for reporters killed in Gaza. The message underscored the importance of press freedom and access to information.

Australia to pursue tougher gun laws after Sydney mass shooting

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09:53, 15/12/2025, Monday

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Australia to pursue tougher gun laws after Sydney mass shooting

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Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to push for stricter firearm regulations following a mass shooting at Bondi Beach that left 16 dead. Proposed reforms include limits on the number of guns per individual and ending lifetime licenses.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday that his government will pursue stricter national gun laws in the aftermath of a deadly mass shooting in Sydney. The attack at Bondi Beach on Sunday resulted in 16 fatalities, including 15 victims and one of the two assailants, with 42 people injured and receiving hospital treatment.

Proposed Legislative Changes

Speaking ahead of a national Cabinet meeting, Albanese stated the government is "prepared to take whatever action is necessary," with a focus on "the need for tougher gun laws." The proposed agenda includes establishing limits on the number of firearms an individual can own or be licensed for, and implementing regular reviews of gun licenses. "Licenses should not be in perpetuity, and checks, of course, making sure that those checks and balances are in place as well," the Prime Minister explained.

Local Leadership Echoes Call for Reform

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns supported the federal push, stating that legislative change is essential to prevent a repeat of the tragedy. "It means introducing a bill to Parliament, making it more difficult to get these horrifying weapons that have no practical use in our community," Minns told reporters, as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Police have identified the attackers as a father and son; the father was killed at the scene and the son remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Titles :Australia Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese mass shooting Sydney

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