Global News Podcast Police say one Bondi attacker was Indian citizen
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Dec 16, 2025 
Katie Silva, a BBC correspondent from Bondi Beach, shares insights on the recent attack linked to Indian citizen Sajid Akram and his son’s troubling background involving the Philippines. Monica Whitlock, a BBC journalist in Kazakhstan, discusses the groundbreaking new law that criminalizes bride kidnapping, shedding light on personal survivor stories and legal shifts. The podcast also touches on the severe hunger crisis in Afghanistan and ongoing peace talks for Ukraine, delivering a compelling blend of urgent global issues.
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Bondi Attackers Linked To Extremist Paraphernalia
- Australian police found homemade IS flags and IEDs after the Bondi Beach attack linking the attackers to extremist motives.
- Sajid Akram and his son spent weeks in the Philippines, prompting inquiries into possible militant training there.
Vigils And Passport Details Emerge
- Katie Silva described vigils at Bondi Beach with singing, prayers and a 90-minute service naming victims.
- She said the father used an Indian passport while the son travelled on an Australian passport to the Philippines.
Ukraine Seeks NATO-Like Security Without Membership
- Berlin talks offered Ukraine NATO-like guarantees while Zelensky says he will abandon NATO membership ambitions.
- Kyiv seeks continued US involvement short of troops, focusing on intelligence and long-range weapons.
