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- A memorial in honour of the Bondi stabbing attack victims, one year on
- China says they'll increase tariffs on US goods up to 125 per cent
- Liverpool's forward star Mo Salah signs a new contract
A memorial has been set up at the site of the Bondi Junction stabbing attack incident, which took place a year ago.
This weekend marks a year since the incident at the Westfield shopping centre in Sydney's eastern suburbs - where six lives were claimed, as 16 people were randomly attacked.
Adnan Qadir, the President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association was a close friend of Bondi attack victim, Faraz Tahir.
Mr Tahir, who was a part of the Youth Association was the security guard on duty who died trying to protect shoppers from the attacker.
Mr Qadir spoke to SBS Urdu recounting the memories of his late friend.
"Whenever I think about Faraz, his passion and energy to serve Australia, and then he lost his life in a very tragic event. But one thing that his family takes comfort in the fact that even his last moments were reflection of what he truly believes on that is to save other people and even if you have to sacrifice your own interest, you put yourself in harms way to save others. So I feel bad about the fact that his last moments reflects what his true character was."
The memorial will include two commemorative display boards featuring photographs and messages collected in the days after the attack.
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The trade war between China and the United States has escalated sharply, after China hiked its reciprocal tariffs on the US up to 125 per cent.
It comes after the White House was forced to clarify that their tariffs on China were in fact 145 per cent, as opposed to the 125 per cent announced by Mr Trump, due to the pre-existing 20 per cent levy the US had imposed.
Beijing announced the hike on Friday, accusing Washington of "unilateral bullying" and violating global trade norms.
A spokesperson warned that if the US continues to undermine China’s interests, Beijing will fight to the end, but also left the door open for dialogue based on mutual respect.
Meanwhile in Washington, press secretary Karoline Leavitt, says the White House is open to talks, but warned that retaliation will only hurt Beijing.
“The president made it very clear—when the United States is punched, he will punch back harder. He hopes to make a deal that benefits the American worker and our companies that have been ripped off for far too long. And he's finally taking bold and courageous action to do that.”
China’s tariffs take effect today, raising fears of further market instability as the world’s two largest economies dig in.
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Talks between United States special envoy and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended late on Friday, as the US continues to seek a peace deal for Ukraine.
A Russian news outlet released video of US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff leaving a hotel in Russia's second city St Petersburg, accompanied by Kirill Dmitriev, Mr Putin's investment envoy.
President Trump took to social media to put pressure on Russia during the talks, saying 'Russia has to get moving', with 'too many people dying... in a terrible senseless war'.
The meeting will be their third this year, while Mr Putin and Mr Trump have spoken by phone but have yet to meet face-to-face.
President Trump, who has shown signs of losing patience, has spoken of imposing secondary sanctions on countries that buy Russian oil if he feels Russia is dragging its feet on a Ukrainian deal.
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Authorities in the US state of New York say immediate life-saving measures were taken following a helicopter crash. .
The bodies of those on board were recovered from New York city's Hudson River.
Jessica Tinch is from the New York Police Department.
She says four people were announced dead at the scene, while another two didn't survive after being taken to hospital.
"Immediate life-saving measures were undertaken on the vessels at the scene as well as the adjoining pier. Four victims were pronounced dead on scene and two more were moved to local hospitals were sadly they both succumbed to their injuries."
Among the victims were the pilot, along with a family of two adults and three children.
Investigations into the cause of the incident are still ongoing.
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A young and talented First Nations football player from Adelaide will be heading to Spain to train with one of the world’s biggest clubs - Real Madrid.
Sammy Moil-Hanuman is just one of three kids in his age group, chosen to attend the camp.
Last year the eight-year-old prodigy attended a Foundation camp in Melbourne run by Real Madrid.
He tells SBS' NITV it was then that he was selected for the once in a lifetime opportunity.
"It was in Melbourne when we were in a room full of soccer balls and teachers and there was a lot of people and then I got picked."
His skills have earned him an invite to compete in the Real Madrid Junior World Challenge in Spain.
Sammy's parents say they cried happy tears when they found out he was selected out of 250 children.
His parents and their families have raised more than $3,000 through the sale of artworks, and a Go Fund Me page so they can also travel to Spain and fulfil his dream together.
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Liverpool's forward star Mohamed Salah has signed a contract to extend his eight-year stay at the Premier League club in Anfield.
In a statement, Salah said he's very excited and signed the renewal as he believes the club have a chance to win other trophies.
Addressing the club's fans in the statement, Salah requests for them to keep supporting the club as the players will give it their best.
Salah, who has been the driving force behind the club's pursuit of its 20th league title this year - is one of the best forwards in world football.
He has won seven major honours including the Premier League and the Champions League.
