Anti-Israel rally cancelled in Melbourne CBD amid backlash, organisers flag new protest
Organisers of an anti-Israel rally planned for Melbourne’s CBD this weekend have cancelled the event following intense political, community and business backlash, but have signalled that a new protest will go ahead early next week.
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson withdraws support for Sussan Ley amid leadership turmoil
Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has publicly withdrawn her support for Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, warning that the Liberal Party is in crisis and losing touch with voters. In an interview with Sky News, Senator Henderson
China to resume imports of Australian canola after five-year ban
In a major breakthrough for Australian agriculture, China has agreed to import 65,000 tonnes of Australian canola for the first time in five years, marking what experts say could be the start of a renewed
Brake fire on Virgin Australia plane quickly contained at Brisbane Airport
Emergency crews rushed to Brisbane Airport on Thursday evening after a Virgin Australia aircraft experienced a small brake fire moments after landing. The Boeing 737, operating flight VA454 from Darwin, touched down shortly before 7pm
Australia exported two decades’ worth of gas in just five years, report finds
Australia has exported enough natural gas in the past five years to meet domestic needs for more than two decades, according to a new report that has reignited debate over energy policy and national security.
Super beaver moon and meteor showers to illuminate Australian skies tonight
Australian stargazers are in for a celestial spectacle tonight, with a dazzling “super beaver moon” lighting up the night sky, followed by an impressive meteor display later this month. The beaver moon is the traditional
ASIO chief warns: At least three foreign nations willing to kill on Australian soil
Australia’s top intelligence chief has issued one of the country’s starkest national security warnings in years, revealing that at least three foreign nations are willing and capable of carrying out assassinations on Australian soil. Speaking
Mitsotakis unveils major housing, loan and farming measures during Budget speech
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his address to Parliament during the debate on the State Budget to announce a series of significant policy initiatives targeting housing affordability, Swiss franc loan holders, and farmers. The announcements were described as some of the most substantial interventions of the current parliamentary term.
Large percentage of Greek High School students graduate lacking essential life skills
Many Greek high schools students graduate practically illiterate in regards to basic life skills, much less skills that would place them in the job market, according to a new report by the Authority for Quality Assurance
Tsipras: “We made mistakes but we took the country forwards”
“We are still here, after four-and-a-half years of struggle, the struggle to keep Greece standing upright,” is how main opposition party SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras started his speech at the 84th Thessaloniki International Fair on
Colossal Amphipolis monument to open possibly by 2021
Greece’s Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni visited on Friday the monument of Casta in ancient Amphipolis, near the city of Serres in Central Macedonia, Greece. After her visit, Mendoni described it as “a
Greece and Cyprus record EU’s largest quarterly employment increase
According to the latest data collected by Eurostat, the nations of Cyprus and Greece recorded the largest increase in employment in the entirety of the EU during the second quarter of 2019. More specifically, Cyprus recorded
PM Mitsotakis reveals his policy program with tax reliefs
Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, presented his multi-faceted agenda of measures regarding tax reliefs, labor regulations, less bureaucracy through digitization and investment. During his speech at Thessaloniki International Fair, the Prime Minister stressed that his
Study finds that Greeks drink much less alcohol than most other Europeans
According to a recent study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Greeks drink less alcohol than the average European. More specifically, the WHO study includes findings from thirty different European countries (the 28
Washington concedes strategic defeat in Ukraine
Washington concedes strategic defeat in Ukraine as the era of grand declarations about “imminent victory” and the unwavering defence of democracy appears to be drawing to a close. The curtain has been pulled back — not by a Kremlin spokesman or an anti-war activist, but by the United States Secretary
Megaquake warning issued for Nankai Trough in Japan
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, causing minor injuries and prompting concerns about future major quakes, particularly from the Nankai Trough. The quake, which registered a magnitude of 7.1, was centered
Yahya Sinwar: New leader of Hamas – Hardliner and fluent in Hebrew
Hamas announced on Tuesday night that Yahya Sinwar is the new leader of the Islamist movement, following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. Earlier today, the Saudi news television network Al
Tim Walz: Veteran military man chosen by Kamala Harris as Vice Presidential candidate
Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, has selected Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate, a decision that surprised some observers. At 60, Walz has held various roles as a former teacher, coach, and military
“Drums of war” in the Middle East: Awaiting Iran’s retaliation – Israel on high alert
The Middle East appears ready to explode as the war atmosphere intensifies just hours after the U.S. declared that Tehran might attack Israel within the next 24 hours. All eyes are on Iran and the
Stock markets around the world are crashing right now, but why?
The answer to this question is the Yen carry trade, a term you’ll probably hear many times this week. So what exactly is the Yen carry trade and why did it cause a market downturn?
Japan’s Nikkei is down 12%, the largest drop ever
Japan’s Nikkei is down 12%, the largest point ever, as fears of a US recession shook global markets. The Topix index erased its yearly gains, experiencing its steepest sell-off since “Black Monday” in October 1987.
