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Bondi Beach Attack Linked to ISIS Influence After Philippines Trip

  A grandparent of 10-year-old Matilda, who was killed during a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, grieves at the floral memorial to honour the victims of the mass shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025. Australian authorities have revealed that the two gunmen responsible for the deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach were inspired by Islamic State ideology and had recently travelled to the Philippines. The attack, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, left 15 people dead and several others injured, marking Australia’s worst mass shooting in nearly three decades. Police identified the attackers as Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24. Sajid was killed at the scene by police, while Naveed remains in critical condition after being shot. Investigators disclosed that the pair spent nearly all of November in the Philippines, where intelligence sources suspect they may have undergone military-style training, tho...
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Trump's Semiconductor Tariff Plans Leave Tech Industry on Edge


In a move that has sent ripples through the tech industry, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to introduce tariffs on imported semiconductors. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump hinted at flexibility for certain companies but emphasized the need to bolster domestic production of chips and electronics. This announcement follows a series of tariff exemptions for consumer electronics, which had briefly raised hopes within the tech sector.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick clarified that while some products like smartphones and laptops are temporarily exempt, they will likely face separate tariffs in the coming months. This back-and-forth has created significant uncertainty, with industry leaders expressing concerns over potential disruptions to global supply chains and increased costs for consumers.

The semiconductor tariffs are part of a broader strategy to reshape the electronics supply chain and encourage domestic manufacturing. However, the tech industry remains wary, as these measures could lead to retaliatory actions from trade partners and further volatility in the market. 

The coming weeks will reveal the full scope of these tariffs and their impact on the global tech landscape.

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