12 October, 2025

Donald Trump to meet families of Gaza hostages before addressing the Knesset

US President to travel from Washington to Israel and Egypt as peace ceremony looms US President Donald Trump will meet with relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza before delivering a historic address to the Israeli Knesset, the White House announced…

12 October, 2025

WORLD

Three Qatari diplomats killed in Egypt car crash en route to Gaza peace summit

Sharm el-Sheikh tragedy casts shadow over crucial international talks Three diplomats from Qatar were killed and two others injured in a road accident near the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, as they were travelling to attend Monday’s high-profile international…

12 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA

“If I have to burn down parliament house to make a point”

Senator Lidia Thorpe sparks outrage with fiery remarks at Melbourne pro-Palestine rally Thousands gathered in Melbourne’s CBD on Sunday for one of Australia’s largest pro-Palestine rallies this year — but the focus quickly shifted to controversial independent Senator Lidia Thorpe, whose speech…

12 October, 2025

WORLD

Violent clashes erupt along Afghanistan-Pakistan border

Kabul accuses Islamabad of airstrikes and violating Afghan sovereignty Intense fighting has erupted along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, deepening tensions between the two neighboring countries. The Taliban accused Pakistan’s military of carrying out airstrikes inside Afghan territory, sparking violent clashes between border forces.…

12 October, 2025

COMMUNITY

Areti Ketime captivates Melbourne with the soul of Rebetiko at the Zeibekiko Festival

Melbourne was swept up in the passion of rebetiko this month as the Zeibekiko Festival entered its third year, headlined by the much-loved Greek vocalist Areti Ketime. Areti Ketime captivates Melbourne with the soul of Rebetiko at the Zeibekiko Festival. Ketime, who…

12 October, 2025

CYPRUS·GREECE·WORLD

Greece and Cyprus invited to Trump’s international summit on Gaza

Greece and Cyprus are among the nations invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to the new international conference on Gaza, set to take place on Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The summit is expected to shape the next stage of efforts to…

12 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Disturbing surge in human trafficking cases across Australia

Exit trafficking cases double in one year Alarming new data from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has revealed a dramatic rise in human trafficking cases, particularly in the area of “exit trafficking,” where victims are deceived or coerced into leaving the country.During…

12 October, 2025

WORLD

Hope, diplomacy and unfinished grief: Israel stands united ahead of hostage release and Trump’s visit

Mass gathering in Tel Aviv marks emotional turning point More than 150,000 people filled Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on Saturday night, transforming the city centre into a sea of candles, flags, and emotion. The massive rally — the largest since the…

12 October, 2025

VICTORIA

Violent Southbank stabbing: five teenagers arrested after father and son attacked in melbourne

Melbourne has once again been shaken by a violent late-night incident — this time in the heart of its bustling Southbank precinct, where a father and son were stabbed in the early hours of Sunday morning. Five teenagers, some reportedly as young…

12 October, 2025

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October 12, 2025

Donald Trump to meet families of Gaza hostages before addressing the Knesset

Three Qatari diplomats killed in Egypt car crash en route to Gaza peace summit

“If I have to burn down parliament house to make a point”

Violent clashes erupt along Afghanistan-Pakistan border

Areti Ketime captivates Melbourne with the soul of Rebetiko at the Zeibekiko Festival

Greece and Cyprus invited to Trump’s international summit on Gaza

Disturbing surge in human trafficking cases across Australia

Hope, diplomacy and unfinished grief: Israel stands united ahead of hostage release and Trump’s visit

Violent Southbank stabbing: five teenagers arrested after father and son attacked in melbourne

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