Australia-Israel diplomatic standoff: Visa revocations for Australian representatives to Palestine
An unprecedented diplomatic confrontation has erupted between Australia and Israel following the Australian government’s decision to recognise the Palestinian state. This move triggered a series of retaliatory actions, with the Israeli government revoking visas for
Coalition secures CFMEU’s placement under administration
The CFMEU is set to be placed into administration following an agreement between the Coalition and the federal government on new legislation targeting the controversial construction union. The Coalition has pledged to support the bill,
Pay up, Aussie scam victims call for new laws to force banks to return losses
Scam victims in Australia are calling for legislation similar to the UK’s, which mandates banks to reimburse customers for losses incurred through scams. Starting October, the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator will require banks to compensate
Australia tops global rankings for Workplace Violence and Harassment: A crisis in need of urgent reform
Australia has emerged as the global leader in workplace violence and harassment, with nearly half of the nation’s workforce experiencing abuse at some point in their careers. This rate is more than double the global
Long COVID costs Australian economy $10 billion in one year
New research has unveiled that long COVID inflicted a staggering $10 billion hit on the Australian economy within just a single year. The study, published in ‘The Medical Journal of Australia’, underscores the urgent need
Bendigo Bank warns of social media scams this Scams Awareness Week
Bendigo Bank is issuing a warning to its 2.5 million customers to stay vigilant and not fall for social media scams ahead of Scams Awareness Week 2024, starting Monday 26 August. Bendigo Bank’s Head of
Paul Keating claims Australia is caving to U.S. demands over AUKUS
Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating criticized the Albanese government for yielding to U.S. influence in the trilateral Australia-UK-U.S. (AUKUS) nuclear submarine pact, according to a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on Saturday.
Wildfires rage across western Greece and the islands, devastating homes and forests
In the past 24 hours, 48 new fires broke out, bringing the total to 109 incidents since the outbreak began. For a second consecutive day, firefighters battled relentless wildfires across Western Greece and several Aegean islands, as authorities reported a record number of fires sweeping through the country. The most
The Pan-Macedonian Association demands Channel 9’s misleading advertisement must be withdrawn
“Historic Macedonia is in Greece” The Pan-Macedonian Association of Melbourne and Victoria is demanding the withdrawal of the misleading advertisement of Tripadeal, aired by Channel 9 and which refers to Skopje as “Historic Macedonia”, in
Cyprus: Mass migration leads to demographic replacement
The Republic of Cyprus, whose population is approximately 1.2 million, is struggling with a significant mass migration crisis that is gradually leading to the demographic replacement of the island’s native population. Since at least 2016,
Drilling rigs go to work on the deposits of Crete
Indications of the existence of the largest natural gas deposit in the Mediterranean, with a size of 30 trillion cubic feet – Interest from energy giant Chevron to get involved in the project – Countdown
Allegations of coverup, evidence overlooked in Tembi train tragedy probe
ATHENS – A year after a head-on train collision killed 57 people, an investigation into the causes has lagged and seen relatives of victims complaining about evidence being overlooked and media reports of a cover-up.
Has PM Mitsotakis’s same-sex marriage decision backfired?
If gay marriage and the adoption of children by such couples was a political gambit by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to entertain the country’s forthcoming first-ever condemnation by the European Parliament for the rule of
Greece’s gateway to Asia, India’s gateway to Europe
The state visit by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to New Delhi (February 21-22) will be another important step in building a strategic relationship between India and Greece — a process which began with the
Covid-19 linked to accelerated blood vessel ageing, Australian patients included in major global study
A major international study involving Australian participants has revealed that Covid-19 may accelerate the ageing of blood vessels, particularly in women, raising fresh concerns about the long-term cardiovascular risks of the virus. The research, published in the European Heart Journal, tracked more than 2,300 people across 16 countries, including Australia,
WSJ Report: The captain shut down engines before the crash of the Air India Boeing 787
A recorded conversation between the two pilots of the Air India Boeing 787, which crashed last month in Ahmedabad, India, reveals that it was the more experienced captain, who deliberately shut down the fuel supply
Syria: Al-Sara assigns Druze leaders responsibility for security in Sweida amid escalating violence
In a significant move that highlights the growing instability in Syria, transitional President Ahmed al-Sara announced that the responsibility for ensuring security in the southern region of Sweida, which has been plagued by violent clashes
Libya’s new maritime claims spark diplomatic tensions with Greece and Egypt
Libya has recently made a significant move in its maritime territorial claims by submitting a formal note to the United Nations on May 27, 2025, outlining the external limits of its continental shelf in the
Albanese wraps up China visit amid tensions and trade talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to conclude his six-day visit to China today, wrapping up a trip marked by high-stakes discussions on trade, national security, and diplomatic relations. His final stop in China takes
Trump’s cryptic statement from the White House: “We have good news for Gaza”
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, caused a stir with a cryptic statement made from the White House, claiming there was “good news for Gaza.” Although he did not provide further clarification, the
Tensions mount as Trump announces aid to Ukraine, warns against strikes on Moscow
Kyiv remains on edge as former U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcements of sweeping military support to Ukraine are overshadowed by ambiguity and caution. While Trump pledged a multibillion-dollar aid package that includes long-range missile systems
