3 Interest Rate cuts spark biggest Home Loan rush since the Pandemic
Australia’s housing market is experiencing an unprecedented surge in home loan applications, driven by three consecutive interest rate cuts in 2025 that have significantly boosted buyers’ borrowing power. According to recent data from Commonwealth Bank
Australia backs ‘status quo’ amid US pressure on Taiwan
In a move that highlights the delicate balance of international relations, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated his government’s stance on Taiwan amidst increasing pressure from the United States. During a visit to Shanghai,
Albanese to raise “full range of issues” in high-stakes China trip
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is embarking on a politically delicate six-day mission to China, vowing to raise the “full range of issues” troubling the bilateral relationship. From the unjust jailing of Australian academic Dr.
Commonwealth Bank executive charged in shocking child exploitation aase
A senior Commonwealth Bank executive has been charged with child exploitation offences after allegedly attempting to lure two underage girls to a Brisbane hotel via a sex worker contact. Christopher McCann, 50, was arrested on
Internal chaos in Trump White House threatens future of AUKUS submarine deal
The AUKUS submarine deal is under renewed scrutiny amid reports of internal dysfunction within the Trump administration, described by insiders as “Game of Thrones politics.” While U.S. Secretary of State Marc Rubio has sought to
NSW officers admit assaulting naked woman in mental health crisis
Two former NSW police officers have admitted to assaulting a 48-year-old naked woman who was experiencing a psychotic episode on a Sydney street in January 2023. Nathan Black (28) and Timothy Trautsch (30), both off-duty
Crackdown on antisemitism: Albanese warned to cut funding to universities failing to act
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under mounting pressure to withdraw public funding from universities, programs, and individuals who tolerate or fail to combat antisemitism, following a major report released today. The report, authored by Australia’s
Sokratis Famellos calls for joint action of progressive parties on Gaza
In a move to coordinate and strengthen Greece’s diplomatic stance amid the crisis in Gaza, Sokratis Famellos, leader of SYRIZA–Progressive Alliance, reached out today to the heads of progressive opposition parties. His goal is to promote unified positions toward the government, urging Greece to take initiatives to halt the invasion of
How Greece became a leader of growth in Europe
New York Times: How Greece went from being the “black sheep” to becoming a growth leader in the Eurozone “Something extraordinary is happening in the European economy: the southern states that nearly… derailed the EU
Absentee voting: an expression of democracy of great interest in Greece and abroad
Postal voting is a way of exercising the right to vote that is attracting the interest of citizens both inside and outside the borders of Greece. With more than 114,200 registered voters so far, the
Greece – Turkey: Confidence building measures on the table
With a view for the need of further dialogue and cooperation between Greece and Turkey, the delegations of the two countries will return to the negotiating table on Monday (22/4) in the framework of the
Population Collapse looming in Greece as deaths soar and fertility hits record low
Greece is predicted to become the first nation to suffer “population collapse” as sudden and unexpected deaths continue soaring across the nation while fertility rates have plunged to levels lower than experts previously thought possible.
Mitsotakis – Tusk meeting: Ukraine, Middle East and European elections to dominate talks
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis continues his tour of Europe as he arrives in Warsaw for a meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The significance of today’s visit is twofold: it marks the resumption of
What is Greece’s Prosecutor of the Supreme Court doing at the Delphi Forum?
It is simple, and democratic but not self-evident in Greece. Prosecutors and Judges are Greek citizens and as the Constitution provides, they have the right to opinion and speech. They can express themselves on social
Ukraine thriller continues – Trump: “In two weeks we’ll know if peace is possible”
The war in Ukraine, now over three and a half years ongoing, remains at a critical juncture. Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues diplomatic efforts to arrange a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an attempt to achieve peace, though significant obstacles persist. Tonight,
Trump slams Zuckerberg: “You’ll get life, like the other crooks!”
Former US President Donald Trump slams Zuckerberg: “You’ll get life, like the other crooks!” for conspiring against him in the 2020 election and warned the Meta CEO not to repeat it in the upcoming November
Afghanistan: Women defy Taliban bans by singing online
Women were the first to suffer the restrictions imposed by the new government. Recording themselves while singing, showing only a small part of their faces to the camera: dozens of Afghan women are participating in
UN condemns Taliban ban on women’s Voices in public spaces
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan expressed deep concern on Sunday over a new law recently endorsed by the Taliban that imposes further restrictions on women. The new legislation, published last Wednesday, is based on
RFK Jr. suspends 2024 campaign and joins Trump at Arizona rally
RFK Jr. suspends the 2024 campaign and joins Trump at the Arizona rally, endorsing former President Donald Trump. During an event in Phoenix, Arizona, Kennedy urged voters in red or blue states to support him
Putin’s 702 decree caused outrage in the West
As reported by journalists from China, Russian President Vladimir Putin caused outrage in the West with a new surprise decree. Relations between Russia and the West have reached their lowest point since the collapse of
Why was Telegram’s Pavel Durov effectively kidnapped at Paris Airport?
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested in France today on various charges. Telegram has been a key platform for sharing information about the Israeli actions in Gaza, with thousands of videos
