Police declare Sydney church sermon stabbing a terror attack

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2 years ago

April 16, 2024

The New South Wales Police Commissioner, Karen Webb, has declared the stabbing incident at a church in Wakeley, Sydney, as a “terror incident.”

The attack occurred during a sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd Church, where Bishop Mar Mari was delivering a sermon around 7 p.m. on Monday.

The alleged attacker, reported to be a 15-year-old, was detained by police inside the church premises.

"Police must be allowed to do their job."

Australian PM @AlboMP speaking on last night's terror attack at a Sydney church. pic.twitter.com/NdBgjzngkn

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Disturbing video footage emerged showing the detainee speaking in Arabic while on the ground.

Full force

Minns issued a stern warning against vigilantism, stating unequivocally that taking the law into one’s own hands would be met with the full force of the law.

Commissioner Webb expressed deep concern over the violent nature of the riots, highlighting that more than 40 police cars were damaged during the chaos.

She praised the courage of the police officers who bravely intervened to protect the community, witnesses, and victims.

However, she lamented that these officers, who were simply carrying out their duty, were themselves targeted during the riots.

Regarding the stabbing, Commissioner Webb announced the establishment of Strike Force Petrina to investigate the incident as a terrorist act.

Thorough investigation

The New South Wales Police Force will collaborate with the Australian Federal Police and other Commonwealth agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter.

The riots also impacted emergency services, as revealed by NSW Ambulance Commissioner Dom Morgan.

Paramedics were forced to retreat into the church for their safety as they came under threat from rioters.

This forced six paramedics to remain holed up in the church for three-and-a-half hours, unable to leave due to safety concerns.

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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8 hours ago

October 31, 2025

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

In Short:
– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

Author: Tilman Ruff

Honorary Principal Fellow, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

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