
Hundreds expected to seek support at new Bondi Community Hub following terror attack
Hundreds of people affected by the Bondi Beach terror attack are expected to seek assistance at a newly established Bondi Community Hub, as New South Wales authorities intensify efforts to support victims, families, first responders,

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Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson has publicly withdrawn her support for Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, warning that the Liberal Party is in crisis and losing touch with voters.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

Holiday traffic normalizes after Tuesday’s gridlock
After yesterday’s disruptions, traffic on the Athens–Lamia and Athens–Corinth highways is expected to return to normal today, Wednesday, as farmers and traffic police coordinated to improve vehicle flow ahead of Christmas. On Tuesday, drivers faced queues of up to 20 kilometres due to farmers’ roadblocks, leaving many stranded for hours.

Mitsotakis meets Abbas in Ramallah: Greece supports peace in Gaza
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday in Ramallah, ahead of his visit to Jerusalem and participation in the Greece–Cyprus–Israel trilateral summit. Support for the Palestinian Authority and

Trilateral Summit sends clear message to Ankara: “Do not even think of reviving empires”
A strong geopolitical message was sent from Jerusalem on Monday following the completion of the 10th Trilateral Summit between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a pointed warning to those “who

PASOK intensifies internal debate over potential alliances – Geroulanos rules out ND, Kastanidis open to Tsipras dialogue
Intense discussions are underway within PASOK ahead of the party’s upcoming congress, as leaders debate the strategic direction and potential alliances. Former minister Pavlos Geroulanos has firmly rejected any possibility of a coalition with the

Greek Prime Minister to visit Jerusalem for trilateral summit with Cyprus and Israel, talks also planned with Palestinian leadership
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Jerusalem on Monday to take part in a high-level trilateral summit between Greece, Cyprus and Israel, as regional diplomacy intensifies amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Eastern

PULS missile system paves the way for Greece’s “Achilles Shield” as defence cooperation with Israel and UAE deepens
Greece is moving decisively to strengthen its military deterrence, following parliamentary approval for the acquisition of the Israeli-made PULS multiple rocket launcher system, a key component of the country’s planned multi-layered air and missile defence

Joint αir defence network between Israel, Greece and Cyprus
Israelis: “Deterrence of Turkey Is the Objective” The prospect of a joint air defence network between Israel, Greece and Cyprus — based on interoperable systems operating within a network-centric framework — represents a truly landmark

Bittersweet Christmas in Bethlehem as the city celebrates for the first time in two years
Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, marked a deeply symbolic and emotionally charged Christmas on Thursday, celebrating the holy season for the first time in two years amid a backdrop of conflict, loss and fragile hope. Residents and visitors gathered in Manger Square, where a large Christmas tree stood illuminated, as

US Senators from both parties push back against Trump’s proposed Ukraine plan
Members of the United States Congress — Democrats, Republicans, and an Independent senator — have issued strong objections to Donald Trump’s proposed plan for ending the war in Ukraine, warning that it risks weakening Kyiv

Trump extends “olive branch” to Mamdani after New York election victory
Just weeks after dismissing Zohran Mamdani as “the communist running for mayor” and warning he might cut funding or even leave New York if Mamdani won, President Donald Trump has dramatically shifted his tone, offering

Diplomatic flurry in Paris as Barrot holds talks with European ministers on Ukraine and the Trump Plan
Paris is entering a phase of heightened diplomatic activity as European governments attempt to navigate growing pressure over the war in Ukraine and the controversial peace proposal put forward by Washington. France’s Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël

Guardian: Ukraine peace plan appears to be a direct translation from Russian
Growing criticism surrounds a proposed 28-point peace plan for the war in Ukraine, with many observers arguing that the document reflects the strategic interests—and even the linguistic fingerprints—of the Kremlin. According to The Guardian, a

Trump’s “Peace Plan” branded a fantasy as critics warn Russia will only accept battlefield reality
A Ukrainian lawmaker has published what he claims is the Ukrainian translation of US President Donald Trump’s proposed 28-point peace plan — a document that, if genuine, outlines sweeping security, territorial and military conditions for

The Norwegian energy success story and what Greece can learn
As part of my ongoing analysis on NewsBreaks artilce regarding energy policy and national resource management, Michalis Christodoulides examine here how Norway transformed its hydrocarbon reserves into a long-term national advantage — and what lessons

