October, 2025 - TA NEA

Three Hamas members arrested in Germany

Planned terror attacks against Jewish institutions – weapons seized during raid German authorities have arrested three men suspected of being members of Hamas, accused of plotting terror attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions across Germany. The coordinated operation took place in Berlin,…

2 October, 2025

WORLD

EU leaders approve pan-European anti-drone shield

“Frozen” Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence – Strategic readiness by 2030 European Union leaders have agreed to create a pan-European anti-drone shield, aiming to protect the continent from Russia’s growing use of unmanned aerial threats and hybrid attacks. The decision came…

2 October, 2025

WORLD

Israeli commandos raid Gaza Aid Flotilla – Greta Thunberg detained amid communications blackout

A dramatic maritime confrontation unfolded late Wednesday when Israeli naval forces intercepted multiple vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, a pro-Palestinian convoy sailing towards Gaza to break the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid. According to Israeli media, IDF commandos boarded at least…

2 October, 2025

WORLD

US enters shutdown for first time since 2018: what it means and who is affected

The United States officially entered a government shutdown at midnight on Tuesday (2 p.m. Wednesday Melbourne time), after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement on federal spending. The shutdown is expected to place hundreds of thousands of federal employees on…

1 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

One Nation surges as Coalition support collapses, polling shows

Support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has more than doubled since the federal election, placing the right-wing party ahead of the Greens in primary vote intentions, according to new polling. The Guardian Essential poll, released Wednesday, shows One Nation with 13…

1 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Historic intervention in housing market: 5% Deposit Scheme sparks debate over property prices

The Labor government has delivered on its election promise to expand the Home Guarantee Scheme, cutting required deposits from 20% to just 5% for first-home buyers, effective October 1, 2025, instead of January 2026. The move has been heralded as a major…

1 October, 2025

VICTORIA

Victoria in crisis: unsolved crimes soar to 300,000

Police struggle with severe staffing shortages as citizens face daily insecurity. Victoria is facing an unprecedented public safety crisis, with unsolved crimes soaring to nearly 300,000 in just 12 months—a record increase of 81,633 cases compared to last year. Nearly half of…

1 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA

Aged care Workers receive another pay boost in Australia

The Fair Work Commission’s decision increases wages for hundreds of thousands of aged care employees. The Australian government announced today further wage increases for aged care workers following a decision by the Fair Work Commission. The increases recognize the significant contributions of…

1 October, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

China temporarily bans BHP iron ore exports, raising concerns in Australia

Prime Minister Albanese urges quick resolution to maintain smooth market operations. China has temporarily banned iron ore exports from BHP, Australia’s largest mining company, sparking concern in the Australian government. According to Bloomberg reports, the state-owned China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) instructed…

1 October, 2025

GREECE

Major reforms announced in Cabinet meeting: Tax cuts, defence overhaul, and legal migration policy

Key reforms were presented at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focusing on three main areas: taxation, defence, and migration. Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis introduced a comprehensive tax reform bill titled “Tax Reform for Demographics and the Middle Class”.…

1 October, 2025

WORLD

Tragedy in the Philippines: At least 26 dead after 6.9-magnitude earthquake – Buildings collapse, dramatic footage emerges

A devastating 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu Island in the Philippines, leaving at least 26 people dead and 147 injured, according to local media. The quake, which hit late Tuesday night, caused widespread destruction, triggering landslides, collapsing buildings, and plunging entire areas into…

1 October, 2025

WORLD

Countdown for Hamas: Trump’s ultimatum and pressure from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey to accept Gaza Peace Plan

Global attention has turned once again to Gaza, as U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a comprehensive 20-page peace plan aimed at halting the bloodshed — accompanied by a stern ultimatum. According to Axios and iefimerida.gr, Trump has given Hamas three to four…

1 October, 2025

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

October 2025- Page 3

Three Hamas members arrested in Germany

EU leaders approve pan-European anti-drone shield

Israeli commandos raid Gaza Aid Flotilla – Greta Thunberg detained amid communications blackout

US enters shutdown for first time since 2018: what it means and who is affected

One Nation surges as Coalition support collapses, polling shows

Historic intervention in housing market: 5% Deposit Scheme sparks debate over property prices

Victoria in crisis: unsolved crimes soar to 300,000

Aged care Workers receive another pay boost in Australia

China temporarily bans BHP iron ore exports, raising concerns in Australia

Major reforms announced in Cabinet meeting: Tax cuts, defence overhaul, and legal migration policy

Tragedy in the Philippines: At least 26 dead after 6.9-magnitude earthquake – Buildings collapse, dramatic footage emerges

Countdown for Hamas: Trump’s ultimatum and pressure from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey to accept Gaza Peace Plan

Calendar

Newsletter