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NATO: All member countries to meet 2% of GDP defense spending target this year – Expansion plan up to 2035

All 32 NATO member countries are set to meet the long-standing target of allocating at least 2% of their GDP to defense this year, according to new figures released in Brussels. This goal was established in 2014 following Russia’s annexation of Crimea,…

28 August, 2025

COMMUNITY·WORLD

Greek expatriates tax and business online workshop

The General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, in collaboration with the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), is organising an online workshop for expatriates and residents abroad on issues related to tax procedures and incentives, the use of taxisnet, online…

3 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Elon Musk and Billboard Chris win legal battle against Australian eSafety Commissioner

In a landmark legal victory, Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, and Canadian activist Chris Elston, also known as Billboard Chris, have successfully challenged a takedown notice issued by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. The ruling was handed down by the…

2 July, 2025

WORLD

Heatwave in Italy: Woman dies of heart attack on the street, construction worker in coma

Italy is currently grappling with a brutal heatwave that has claimed the lives of at least two people in the central and southern regions, as the country faces record-high temperatures. The scorching heat has intensified, making everyday life unbearable and putting people’s…

2 July, 2025

WORLD

Venezuela declares UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, persona non grata

In a significant diplomatic development, the Venezuelan National Assembly has declared Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, persona non grata. This decision came after recent criticisms from his office regarding the human rights situation in the country. The…

2 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Penny Wong under pressure at strategic Quad talks amid rising tensions with Trump administration

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has faced intense diplomatic scrutiny in Washington as she joined her counterparts from the US, Japan, and India at a high-stakes Quad summit, amid growing uncertainty in Australia-US relations and a pending bilateral meeting with President Trump.…

2 July, 2025

WORLD

European Commission accepts 10% universal tariff from Trump – What it wants in return from the U.S.

The European Commission is willing to accept a trade agreement with the United States that includes a universal 10% tariff on its exports, but it seeks commitments from Washington to lower tariffs in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, alcoholic beverages, semiconductors, and…

1 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

China warns Australia: Don’t be dragged into NATO’s military spending push

China’s Ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, has issued a strong rebuke of NATO’s new military spending target, warning the Albanese government not to fall in line with what Beijing sees as a dangerous escalation of global militarisation. In an opinion piece published…

1 July, 2025

GREECE·WORLD

Libya’s parliament moves to ratify Turkey-Libya Maritime Agreement despite Greek objections

The Libyan House of Representatives is set to proceed with the ratification of the controversial Turkey-Libya memorandum on the delimitation of maritime zones, despite strong opposition from Greece and other Mediterranean countries. According to reports, the agreement, which was signed in 2019…

30 June, 2025

WORLD

Senior Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the killing of a founding member of Hamas and one of the chief architects of the October 7 massacre during a targeted airstrike in the Gaza Strip. Hakeem al-Issa, who served as Chief of the…

29 June, 2025

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Trump turns up the heat: Australia pressured to boost defence spending or face trade penalties

The Trump administration is putting mounting pressure on Australia to drastically increase its defence spending, aligning with NATO’s new benchmark of 5% of GDP. While NATO allies recently accepted this demand, Australia is resisting calls to push its military budget beyond its…

27 June, 2025

WORLD

Trump and Netanyahu reach Gaza ceasefire deal with Arab-led post-war plan

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza within the next two weeks, according to Times of Israel, citing Israel Hayom. The agreement was reached during a recent phone call between the…

27 June, 2025

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS·WORLD

Key quad meeting in Washington: Australia at the forefront of Indo-Pacific strategy

In a pivotal diplomatic gathering on July 1, the foreign ministers of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia will convene in Washington for the 2025 Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosting the summit. The meeting…

27 June, 2025

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NATO: All member countries to meet 2% of GDP defense spending target this year – Expansion plan up to 2035

Greek expatriates tax and business online workshop

Elon Musk and Billboard Chris win legal battle against Australian eSafety Commissioner

Heatwave in Italy: Woman dies of heart attack on the street, construction worker in coma

Venezuela declares UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, persona non grata

Penny Wong under pressure at strategic Quad talks amid rising tensions with Trump administration

European Commission accepts 10% universal tariff from Trump – What it wants in return from the U.S.

China warns Australia: Don’t be dragged into NATO’s military spending push

Libya’s parliament moves to ratify Turkey-Libya Maritime Agreement despite Greek objections

Senior Hamas leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Trump turns up the heat: Australia pressured to boost defence spending or face trade penalties

Trump and Netanyahu reach Gaza ceasefire deal with Arab-led post-war plan

Key quad meeting in Washington: Australia at the forefront of Indo-Pacific strategy

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