No panic at the pump: Fuel prices hold steady despite Iran-Israel ceasefire
Despite recent tensions in the Middle East and fears of a global oil shock, fuel prices across Australia have remained surprisingly steady. The ceasefire between Iran and Israel — announced after a series of intense
Australia’s universities ranked 4th as a study destination
The high cost of living and tuition fees in Australia led the country to lose the top spot in the university rankings it shared with Canada, while uncertainty over government immigration policy contributed to that
Housing prices at record new highs
House prices across the country have reached new highs, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis for ordinary Australians. According to PropTrack’s monthly house price index released on Tuesday, national house prices rose by 0.23% in April to
Australia’s thrilling dawn services and marches honour the Anzacs
Australians came together in a moving show of remembrance, defying the chill of the early morning to join dawn services nationwide, honoring the brave souls who served both at home and abroad. Australia’s thrilling dawn
Australia’s defence strategy focuses on the Pacific
Australia has unveiled its national defence strategy, with a particular focus on the Pacific to counter China’s “coercive tactics”. The 80-page document paints a bleak picture of security in the Pacific and calls for a
Assessing the electoral landscape: Labor’s potential triumph in the current political climate
As the political arena heats up in anticipation of the upcoming elections, all eyes are on the shifting dynamics between the Labor Party and the Coalition. Recent polling data suggests that if an election were
Albanese hints at easing HECS/HELP burden as debt grows
Student debt is a major issue in the lives of many Australian students. With growing concern about how this debt is calculated and managed, the Parliamentary Library is attempting to forecast the impact of potential
Karamanlis Inquiry: Fast-tracked parliamentary probe sparks political backlash
The Hellenic Parliament’s special inquiry committee into former Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis opened its first session today under accusations of political orchestration, as the government appears determined to fast-track the process surrounding the deadly Tempi train disaster of February 28, 2023. The committee, formally tasked with investigating whether Karamanlis committed
Two Greeks in quarantine in Athens hospital after returning from Wuhan
Two Greeks are in quarantine in a hospital in Athens after they arrived from the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus broke out and has claimed so far the lives of more than 800
Gas Wars in the Mediterranean
The unexpected alliance between Turkey and Libya is a geopolitical earthquake that changes the balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean and across the Middle East. Turkey’s audacious move has enraged its rivals in the
Asylum seekers to get social security number in Greece in apparent policy U-turn
Five key Greek ministries on Monday decided that the country will re-introduce the practice of granting a social security number to all migrants who have applied for asylum in Greece, something that the current conservative
Greece 2020: Starving child faints after unemployed parents pay taxes
A starving student recently collapsed on the way home and fell to the ground in front of the eyes of stunning passersby. The incident took place in Pyrgos, Western Peloponnese. According to local media, both
Coronavirus: Greece to accelerate recruitment of medical staff in hospitals, labs, entrance gates
Greece has decided to accelerate the recruitment of health personnel as one of the alert measures of the country to deal with possible infections of coronavirus. This was decided at the meeting of the National
Turkey pushes East Mediterranean boundaries
The Erdogan regime’s maritime border agreement with Libya can only serve to ramp up regional tensions Turkey has gone a step further in its East Mediterranean power play, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
NATO Leaders gather in the Hague: 5% defence target, summit diplomacy, and speculation over a Mitsotakis-Erdogan chat
Today marks the beginning of a pivotal NATO summit in The Hague, with 32 leaders in attendance and a critical agenda ahead. At the heart of the discussions is a push led by US President Donald Trump to raise defence spending commitments to 5% of GDP by 2035, a sharp
Intense exchange characterizes U.S. Vice Presidential Debate as candidates’ microphones cut by CBS
In the midst of a notably tense electoral campaign, Democratic candidate Tim Walz and Republican contender J.D. Vance faced off in their first and only vice presidential debate. With Kamala Harris and Donald Trump having
Unanimous condemnation of Iran’s attack by the EU – International reactions
On October 2, 2024, the international community has called for de-escalation following the launch of hundreds of missiles by Iran targeting Israel. During this tense period, both nations have resumed threats against each other, heightening
Why the world’s biggest powers can’t stop a Middle East war
The United States’ ability to influence events in the Mideast has waned, and other major nations have essentially been onlookers. Over almost a year of war in the Middle East, major powers have proved incapable
What is Diddy accused of? From JLo to 1,000 baby oil bottles and TikTok conspiracy theories
The 54-year-old rapper and music mogul was arrested by federal agents in New York this September, facing charges of trafficking, sexual assault, and rape – “He exploited his connections with celebrities”. Diddy’s arrest is leading
Horror in Malaysia: Over 350 arrests for child sexual Abuse – Raids on Islamic Institutions
The Malaysian police announced on Saturday that a total of 355 individuals have been arrested as part of an investigation into hundreds of incidents of physical and/or sexual abuse of children in shelters and host
Afghanistan: Taliban’s Draconian laws now impacting men too
For the past three years, since the Taliban took control in Afghanistan, women have faced a myriad of restrictions on their individual rights and personal freedoms, starting with their attire. In contrast, men in urban
