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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strongly condemned the Bondi Beach shooting, calling it an “act of evil antisemitism” and a targeted attack on Jewish Australians. Speaking alongside ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess and AFP National Security Acting Deputy Commissioner Nigel Ryan, the Prime Minister said that an attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian. Authorities provided updates on the investigation, national security response, and measures to combat hate, violence, and terrorism. This briefing outlines the government’s commitment to public safety, counter-terrorism, and protecting communities from extremist violence. #Australia #BondiBeach #AnthonyAlbanese #Antisemitism #JewishCommunity #NationalSecurity #Terrorism #ASIO #AFP #HateCrime #BreakingNews #WorldNews #SecurityUpdate #CounterTerrorism #PublicSafety ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: Australian Government

The European Committee of the Regions holds its 169th Plenary Session featuring a high-level exchange of views with Québec’s Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Christopher Skeete. The session includes the formal signature of a cooperation agreement, reinforcing EU–Canada and EU–Québec regional ties. Statements are delivered by Minister Christopher Skeete and Javier Moreno Sánchez (S&D/ES), Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with Canada, followed by a debate with members. Watch key remarks, policy perspectives, and discussions shaping transatlantic cooperation, regional diplomacy, and francophone relations. #EuropeanUnion #CommitteeOfTheRegions #EUCanadaRelations #Quebec #LaFrancophonie #TransatlanticRelations #RegionalDiplomacy #EUParliament #InternationalRelations #CooperationAgreement #EuropeanPolitics #CanadaEU #GlobalAffairs #PlenarySession #PolicyDebate ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

The European Parliament held a press conference on 11 December 2025 announcing a provisional agreement on the EU Pharmaceutical Package after overnight negotiations. This landmark reform of EU medicines law aims to improve patient access, boost pharmaceutical innovation, and prevent medicine shortages across Europe. Key outcomes include new rules on data and market protection for innovative medicines, stronger mechanisms to prevent drug shortages, incentives to tackle antimicrobial resistance through transferable exclusivity vouchers, and faster access to generics and biosimilars via an expanded Bolar exemption. The agreement also streamlines European Medicines Agency procedures, cutting evaluation timelines and strengthening the role of patients and healthcare professionals. This reform marks one of the most significant updates to EU pharmaceutical regulation in decades. #EUPharmaPackage #EuropeanParliament #EUMedicinesLaw #HealthcarePolicy #PharmaceuticalReform #MedicineAccess #DrugShortages #AntimicrobialResistance #GenericMedicines #Biosimilars #EMA #EUHealth #PharmaInnovation #PublicHealth #EURegulation ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

A pre-session press briefing outlines the agenda and priorities for the European Parliament’s December 15–18, 2025 plenary session. Key items include the Sakharov Prize award ceremony honoring Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli, debate on priorities for the December EU leaders’ summit, and final votes on phasing out Russian natural gas imports and strengthening electricity grid resilience. Lawmakers will also vote on updated sustainability reporting and due diligence rules, including measures addressing deforestation. Trade discussions feature safeguard mechanisms for agricultural imports linked to the Mercosur deal. Additional debates cover the Commission’s plan for affordable housing across the EU and new circularity rules for the automotive sector, alongside competitiveness measures for Europe’s car industry. #EuropeanParliament #EUPlenary #EUPolitics #SakharovPrize #EUSummit #EnergyPolicy #RussianGas #Sustainability #Deforestation #Mercosur #TradePolicy #AffordableHousing #AutomotiveSector #CircularEconomy #EUNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

The European Commission’s Midday Press Briefing on 12 December 2025 covers major political, economic, defence, and foreign policy developments. Key announcements include President Ursula von der Leyen’s agenda for the coming week, changes to the SPP and portfolio updates, and a special visit marking 30 years of the European Banking Summit (EBS). The briefing features in-depth Q&A sessions on Bulgaria’s Eurozone path, Russian assets and economic measures, the EU automotive industry package, and Lithuania’s Media Freedom Act. Foreign affairs discussions focus on the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, alongside humanitarian aid efforts. Defence remains central with extended Q&A on the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative. The session also addresses EU engagement with MERCOSUR, including President von der Leyen’s participation and voting aspects. Watch the full briefing for official EU positions, policy clarifications, and responses to media questions. #EuropeanCommission #EUMiddayBriefing #EUDefence #SAFEInitiative #GazaStrip #Eurozone #RussianAssets #EUAutomotive #MediaFreedomAct #MERCOSUR #EUForeignPolicy #HumanitarianAid #VonDerLeyen #EUPolitics #EUPressBriefing ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

Sweden’s Minister for Health Care, Elisabet Lann, alongside Socialstyrelsen Director-General Björn Eriksson, outlined new targeted measures to reduce healthcare waiting times. The government will extend and expand the initiative in 2026 after strong results in 2025, including higher surgery volumes for cataracts, hip replacements, and prolapse operations. New areas such as knee replacements, colonoscopy, and hernia surgery are set to be added. A total of SEK 6.6 billion in performance-based funding will be allocated to regions next year. However, SKR has raised concerns over the long-term sustainability of these targeted measures. #Sweden #SwedishHealthcare #HealthcareReform #HealthcareFunding #WaitingTimes #PublicHealth #NordicNews #GovernmentPolicy #HealthcareQueues #Socialstyrelsen #ElisabetLann #Healthcare2026 #EuropeanHealth #MedicalReform #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: Government of Sweden

On December 12, 2025, President Donald Trump signed landmark legislation awarding Congressional Gold Medals to the legendary 1980 U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey team for their historic “Miracle on Ice” victory over the Soviet Union. The ceremony, attended by team members, linked the iconic Cold War-era win to today’s global geopolitical tensions, including Russia’s war in Ukraine. The same day, President Trump also signed a controversial executive order titled “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence.” Part of the administration’s “America’s AI Action Plan,” the order seeks to limit or override state-level AI regulations, directing federal agencies to challenge laws deemed restrictive to innovation. The move has sparked bipartisan criticism and is expected to face multiple legal challenges over states’ rights, privacy, and child safety concerns. #Trump #MiracleOnIce #CongressionalGoldMedal #USOlympics #IceHockeyHistory #ArtificialIntelligence #AIExecutiveOrder #AIPolicy #StatesRights #USPolitics #TechRegulation #DOJ #FCC #FTC #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: White House, USA

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the media after the Cabinet meeting on December 12, 2025, announcing major policy decisions with wide national impact. The Union Cabinet approved a ₹11,718 crore budget for Census 2027, marking India’s first fully digital census. For the first time, caste enumeration will be included, along with a self-enumeration option through a mobile app, while ensuring strict personal data protection under the DPDP Act, 2023. The Cabinet also cleared the CoalSETU policy, a transparent digital window aimed at improving coal utilization, boosting domestic supply, reducing import dependence, and strengthening India’s energy security. Additionally, the government approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra to support coconut farmers and enhance rural incomes. Watch the full cabinet briefing highlights for complete details. #CabinetBriefing #AshwiniVaishnaw #Census2027 #DigitalCensus #CoalSETU #EnergySecurity #CoalPolicy #MSP #CopraMSP #FarmersWelfare #UnionCabinet #GovernmentDecisions #IndiaNews #PolicyUpdates #BreakingNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: Indian Government