Kathmandu, Dec 21: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a comprehensive review of police and national intelligence agencies following last week’s deadly attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

Calling the incident a terrorist attack inspired by ISIS, Albanese said the violence highlighted the rapidly changing security environment in Australia. “Our security agencies need to be perfectly positioned for response day,” he said, using the term ISIS for the Islamic State group.

Australia is observing a day of national mourning on Sunday to honor the victims of the attack, in which two gunmen opened fire during a Jewish holiday, killing 15 people. Under tight security, a minute of silence will be observed at 6:47 pm, marking the exact time the shooting began a week ago.

The Bondi Beach attack is the first such major incident in Australia in nearly three decades. In its aftermath, the government is reportedly considering tightening gun ownership rules as part of broader efforts to strengthen national security and prevent similar attacks in the future.

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Kathmandu, Dec 21: The Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) in Bangladesh’s Chittagong has been closed indefinitely following a recent security incident, IVAC officials said.

The decision comes after an attack on the residence of the Indian Assistant High Commissioner in Chittagong. In a statement, IVAC said all Indian visa-related services in Chittagong will remain suspended from December 21 until further notice.

“This decision has been taken in view of the recent security incident at the Indian Assistant High Commission in Chittagong. Information regarding the reopening of visa application centers will be provided after reviewing the situation,” the statement said.

The closure follows protests outside the Indian High Commission in Chittagong on Thursday night after the death of Bangladeshi student leader Usman Hadi. Videos circulating on social media showed protesters throwing stones at the Assistant High Commissioner’s residence before police dispersed the crowd using batons. At least 12 people were arrested in connection with the incident.

Earlier, on December 17, a platform called July OICYA had announced a siege of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. Following this, the IVAC at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka was temporarily closed citing security concerns, though it reopened on December 18.

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Bhaktapur, Dec 21: Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal inspected the Children’s Correctional Home in Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, on Wednesday and reviewed the condition and facilities of juveniles housed there.

During the inspection, Minister Aryal observed education arrangements, classrooms, food services, daily living conditions, sports facilities, library services and accommodation. He also interacted with correctional officers and took note of their concerns.

Officials informed the minister about challenges related to keeping individuals above the age of 18 in juvenile correctional institutions. Minister Aryal said the government would take necessary initiatives to address the issue.

On the same day, Minister Aryal also met Himalaya Gautam, the designer of the ‘Nishan stamp’ of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Visiting Gautam’s residence in Imadol, he inquired about his health condition and met with his family.

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