July, 2025 - TA NEA

Greece navigates diplomatic minefield in Libya: Gerapetritis’ second visit tests Athens’ strategy

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis’ second visit to Tripoli highlighted both the persistence of geopolitical challenges in Libya and Athens’ continued efforts to open up meaningful diplomatic dialogue. While Libyan officials, including Foreign Minister Taher al-Baour, Prime Minister Dbeibeh, and Presidential Council…

16 July, 2025

WORLD

Tensions mount as Trump announces aid to Ukraine, warns against strikes on Moscow

Kyiv remains on edge as former U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcements of sweeping military support to Ukraine are overshadowed by ambiguity and caution. While Trump pledged a multibillion-dollar aid package that includes long-range missile systems and defensive weaponry, the details remain unclear…

16 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Tip-off leads to major 3D-printed gun and drug bust in Melbourne’s south-east

A 30-year-old man has been charged with over 27 serious offences following a major police bust in Melbourne’s south-east, where authorities uncovered a cache of illegal firearms—including 3D-printed weapons—drugs, ammunition, and cash. The investigation was sparked by a tip-off in early July…

16 July, 2025

OPINION·POLITICS

Albanese walks a diplomatic tightrope as China trip reaches midway point

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaches the halfway mark of his six-day state visit to China this Wednesday, his diplomatic balancing act is becoming clearer. While media coverage has focused on trade wins and warm public welcomes, the deeper, more sensitive issues…

16 July, 2025

VICTORIA

Melbourne Lord Mayor and councillors embark on costly Asia trip funded by ratepayers

The business trip to Asia has sparked criticism regarding the cost and its necessity. Melbourne’s Lord Mayor, Nick Reece, along with three City of Melbourne councillors, will fly business class to Asia as part of a business delegation at an estimated cost…

16 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Anthony Albanese commits to reviewing Australia-China Free Trade Agreement during Beijing visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to reviewing Australia’s free trade agreement with China as part of a series of deals signed during his official trade visit to Beijing. The Prime Minister signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with his Chinese counterpart…

16 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Taxi drivers win $271.8 million settlement in landmark Uber case

Thousands of Australian cabbies and hire-car operators to receive compensation after years-long battle against Uber’s disruptive market entry. In a historic legal victory, taxi and hire-car drivers and owners across Australia are set to share in a monumental $271.8 million compensation package,…

16 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Debate erupts over antisemitism laws as Senator Paterson rejects legislation push

Liberal Senator James Paterson has warned against legislating the definition of antisemitism in Australia, arguing that doing so could jeopardize the nation’s long-standing protections for freedom of speech. His comments follow the release of a new report from Special Envoy Jillian Segal,…

15 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Police reveal four new childcare centres where accused predator worked

Police have confirmed that Joshua Brown, the childcare worker facing multiple charges over alleged sexual offences against children, was employed at four additional early learning centres across Victoria. The disturbing revelations came as part of an ongoing investigation by Victoria Police’s Sexual…

15 July, 2025

GREECE

Plevris confirms permanent closed migrant facility in Crete, enforces tough measures

Migration crisis and government response Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris has confirmed plans for at least one permanent closed identification facility for migrants and asylum seekers on Crete. This decision is a reaction to rising arrivals: approximately 2,000 persons in 2023, 4,000…

15 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·FINANCE

RBA pushes to eliminate card surcharges and cut fees for Australian businesses

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has proposed sweeping changes to the nation’s payments system that could eliminate debit and credit card surcharges and reduce costs for small businesses. If implemented, these changes would save both consumers and merchants an estimated $1.2…

15 July, 2025

GREECE

OPEKEPE scandal: Government triggers inquiry, opposition cries cover-up

The Greek government has ignited a political storm by announcing the formation of a parliamentary inquiry (Exetastiki Epitropi) to investigate the OPEKEPE agricultural payment authority from 1998 to the present day. The move, seen by critics as a strategic manoeuvre, has drawn…

15 July, 2025

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Greece navigates diplomatic minefield in Libya: Gerapetritis’ second visit tests Athens’ strategy

Tensions mount as Trump announces aid to Ukraine, warns against strikes on Moscow

Tip-off leads to major 3D-printed gun and drug bust in Melbourne’s south-east

Albanese walks a diplomatic tightrope as China trip reaches midway point

Melbourne Lord Mayor and councillors embark on costly Asia trip funded by ratepayers

Anthony Albanese commits to reviewing Australia-China Free Trade Agreement during Beijing visit

Taxi drivers win $271.8 million settlement in landmark Uber case

Debate erupts over antisemitism laws as Senator Paterson rejects legislation push

Police reveal four new childcare centres where accused predator worked

Plevris confirms permanent closed migrant facility in Crete, enforces tough measures

RBA pushes to eliminate card surcharges and cut fees for Australian businesses

OPEKEPE scandal: Government triggers inquiry, opposition cries cover-up

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