The Smartraveller page warns of terrorism, kidnapping and violent unrest, while also citing Sharia law in Gaza, the death penalty, restrictions on same-sex relationships, and strict rules on dress and behaviour.

"we are advancing a relationship based on mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity,”

Australia’s recognition was coordinated with the United Kingdom and Canada. It comes amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, triggered by the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attacks of October 2023.

For the first time, Canada has officially acknowledged that banned extremist groups such as Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation remain active in promoting separatism and violence.

Officers seized electronic devices containing large volumes of data, books linked to nationalist and racist violent extremism, as well as chemicals and precursors.

This acknowledgment follows years of concerns raised by India about the activities of Khalistani elements on Canadian soil.

The study, conducted by Kashmiri NGO Save Youth Save Future Foundation, over six years by the Foundation’s researchers and volunteers, documented nearly 4,500 unmarked graves across various districts.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and a joint counter-terrorism taskforce are investigating the alleged plot, with a suspect now in custody.

Police said Westman was armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol, and fired dozens of rounds into the packed congregation of children and teachers.

Authorities said the man played a senior role in a Brisbane-based extremist group promoting a religiously motivated violent ideology.