2 October, 2025

Earthquake disaster in the Philippines: 6.9 magnitude quake kills 72, destroys buildings and bridges

A devastating 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Cebu in the Philippines on Tuesday, September 30, leaving behind a trail of destruction and grief. Officials confirmed at least 72 dead and 294 injured, as buildings collapsed, bridges crumbled, and power outages…

2 October, 2025

GREECE·WORLD

Why Greece refuses to send Mirage Jets to Ukraine – NATO and EU pressures mount over Turkey’s role in European defence

Greece is facing mounting diplomatic pressure from NATO allies to increase its military assistance to Ukraine, with the focus now shifting to the possible transfer of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets — a move Athens firmly rejects, citing national security concerns and regional…

2 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Lord William Hague praises Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, criticises Albanese government over Palestinian recognition

Oxford University Chancellor Lord William Hague has praised Australia’s “bold and responsible” move to ban social media for children under 16, calling it a landmark step in protecting young people’s mental health and civic integrity. Speaking at the Britain-Australia Society’s President’s Reception…

2 October, 2025

ENVIRONMENT

Satellite discovers 85 new active lakes beneath Antarctic ice

Scientists have identified 85 previously unknown active lakes hidden beneath Antarctica’s ice, using satellite data collected over a decade. These newly discovered subglacial lakes are “active,” meaning they periodically fill and drain, changing in size and shape over months and years. This…

2 October, 2025

CYPRUS·GREECE

Greek F-16 Viper fly over Cyprus for 65th independence anniversary

Greece marked the 65th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus with a dramatic display, sending two F-16 Viper fighter jets of the Hellenic Air Force to fly over Nicosia during the military parade. The aircraft performed precise maneuvers above…

2 October, 2025

WORLD

Israel intercepts Greek ship “Oxygono” as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza

Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, which had set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population in Gaza, detaining dozens of activists, including internationally renowned Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The Greek ship “Oxygono,” part of the mission, was stopped…

2 October, 2025

GREECE

Internal strife in SYRIZA over defense spending and the 4th Behlarra Frigate

Tensions have emerged within SYRIZA and between SYRIZA and New Left as the government’s defense program, particularly the fourth FDI Behlarra frigate, is discussed in Parliament today. Although SYRIZA’s parliamentary leadership decided to vote in favour, the decision was challenging and accompanied…

2 October, 2025

GREECE

Government closes fronts – price cuts and stable electricity rates

The government is attempting to close open political fronts in order to promote a positive agenda that could provide both political and polling relief. In this context, Giorgos Mylonakis, in a letter to the head of the parliamentary committee investigating OPEKEPE, declared…

2 October, 2025

GREECE·WORLD

Copenhagen: Greece emphasizes protection of Europe’s southern borders amid Russian threats

The informal EU Summit in Copenhagen, hosted by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and chaired by European Council President António Costa, focused on strengthening European defense and supporting Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian provocations. European leaders discussed the need for…

2 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA·FINANCE

RBA warns of rising global risks: Overvalued markets, cyber threats, and China’s slowdown

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), in its semi-annual Financial Stability Review, has warned that global financial risks are not easing — in fact, they are rising — as uncertainty continues to cloud the economic outlook. The RBA said the likelihood of…

2 October, 2025

WORLD

Australian activists claim to have “outsmarted” Israeli military as aid flotilla nears Gaza

A group of Australian activists on board an aid flotilla bound for Gaza claim they have “outsmarted” Israeli forces and are still on course to reach the besieged Palestinian enclave. Australian filmmaker Juliet Lamont posted on Instagram that their vessel Wahoo, part…

2 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Australia’s opposition demands strong support for BHP in China dispute

Australia’s opposition is urging the Albanese government to actively intervene as BHP faces a reported freeze on iron ore shipments to China following stalled price negotiations. Opposition finance spokesman James Paterson criticized the government’s “hands-off” approach, arguing that Australia cannot leave its…

2 October, 2025

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October 02, 2025

Earthquake disaster in the Philippines: 6.9 magnitude quake kills 72, destroys buildings and bridges

Why Greece refuses to send Mirage Jets to Ukraine – NATO and EU pressures mount over Turkey’s role in European defence

Lord William Hague praises Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, criticises Albanese government over Palestinian recognition

Satellite discovers 85 new active lakes beneath Antarctic ice

Greek F-16 Viper fly over Cyprus for 65th independence anniversary

Israel intercepts Greek ship “Oxygono” as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza

Internal strife in SYRIZA over defense spending and the 4th Behlarra Frigate

Government closes fronts – price cuts and stable electricity rates

Copenhagen: Greece emphasizes protection of Europe’s southern borders amid Russian threats

RBA warns of rising global risks: Overvalued markets, cyber threats, and China’s slowdown

Australian activists claim to have “outsmarted” Israeli military as aid flotilla nears Gaza

Australia’s opposition demands strong support for BHP in China dispute

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