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Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home

Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home

SYDNEY, May 26 (Reuters) - A group of seven Australian women and 12 children linked to the Islamic State militant group have made travel plans to return home, authorities said on Tuesday, in what would be the second such Australian group to leave a Syrian refugee camp this month.
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Australian spy boss says he shifted resources from counterterrorism before Hanukkah attack

Australian spy boss says he shifted resources from counterterrorism before Hanukkah attack

An Australian spy agency boss has told an inquiry he had pivoted resources away from counterterrorism to espionage and foreign a few years before two gunmen massacred 15 people at Sydney Hanukkah celebration
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Australian Families Linked to ISIS Depart Syrian Camps, Marking End of Presence

Australian Families Linked to ISIS Depart Syrian Camps, Marking End of Presence

Seven Australian women and 14 children have left the Roj camp in northeast Syria, marking the departure of the last known Australian group from camps housing families linked to ISIS. This development follows the collapse of ISIS in 2019, after which many foreign supporters, including Australians, were detained in camps like al-Hol and Roj. The Australian government has been reluctant to repatriate these individuals, citing security concerns. Despite this, some families have attempted to return to Australia, facing legal and logistical challenges.
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Australia's spy chief says antisemitism was left unchecked after Gaza war

Australia's spy chief says antisemitism was left unchecked after Gaza war

By Christine Chen SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Antisemitism in Australia was left unchecked after the October 2023 outbreak of the Israel-Gaza war, fuelling violence against Jewish people, the country's spy chief told an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass shooting on Monday.
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Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse

Australian activists return after Gaza flotilla incident, allege Israeli abuse

By Stefica Bikesh and Cordelia Hsu SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) - Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organisers alleging abuse, sexual assault, and beatings, that left some detainees in hospital.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Offers Incentives for Christmas Cruise Bookings

Norwegian Cruise Line Offers Incentives for Christmas Cruise Bookings

Norwegian Cruise Line Offers Incentives for Christmas Cruise Bookings
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Australia needs to ease complex rules to boost capital flows, says outgoing regulatory chief

Australia needs to ease complex rules to boost capital flows, says outgoing regulatory chief

By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY, May 27 (Reuters) - Australia needs to overhaul complex regulations to boost innovation and revive its dwindling IPO pipeline, the country's outgoing top corporate regulator said, warning that red tape was stifling startups and deterring public listings.
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South African Film Festival Launches in Australia and New Zealand, Celebrating Cultural Ties

South African Film Festival Launches in Australia and New Zealand, Celebrating Cultural Ties

South African Film Festival Launches in Australia and New Zealand, Celebrating Cultural Ties
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Analysis-A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods

Analysis-A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods

By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE, May 26 (Reuters) - Western governments, currently ploughing tens of billions of dollars into critical minerals in an effort to break their reliance on China, could look to history to see how well-intentioned efforts to prop up commodity sectors can backfire.
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Soccer-Australia's 'Vibes Manager' Boyle eyes World Cup spot after Qatar setback

Soccer-Australia's 'Vibes Manager' Boyle eyes World Cup spot after Qatar setback

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, May 23 (Reuters) - Australia forward Martin Boyle was reduced to crutches and a cheerleading role at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but four years later is on a better footing to play in the North American tournament.
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Spearfisher mauled on Great Barrier Reef in Australia's second fatal shark attack in a week

Spearfisher mauled on Great Barrier Reef in Australia's second fatal shark attack in a week

A spearfisher has been mauled on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia’s second fatal shark attack in just over a week
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Turkey and Syria Capture Ten ISIS Terrorists in Joint Operation

Turkey and Syria Capture Ten ISIS Terrorists in Joint Operation

Turkey's National Intelligence Organization, in collaboration with Syrian intelligence services, has successfully captured ten ISIS terrorists who were the subject of an Interpol Red Notice. This operation, which took place across the Turkey-Syria border, led to the arrest of nine suspects, with one additional suspect's detention extended. Among those captured is Omer Deniz Dundar, a key figure linked to the 2015 Ankara train station bombing that resulted in 109 deaths. Another significant figure, Ali Bora, served as ISIS's intelligence 'emir' and was involved in planning attacks against the Turkish military. The operation is hailed as a significant achievement in the ongoing fight against ISIS remnants.