
IMF warns: Australia heading towards inflation crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Australia is on track to record one of the highest inflation rates among developed economies. In its latest World Economic Outlook, the global lender said economies worldwide

Japan urges Albanese at ASEAN to lead regional push against China
Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called on Anthony Albanese to “spearhead efforts” for a free and open Indo-Pacific, urging closer Japan–Australia leadership in response to China’s growing assertiveness in the region. During

RBA Governor Michele Bullock: “Stamp duty is stifling Australia’s economic mobility”
Australia’s Reserve Bank Governor, Michele Bullock, has identified stamp duty as one of the greatest structural barriers preventing the nation from solving its housing and labour market challenges. Speaking at the Daily Telegraph’s Future Sydney

Manhunt for Dezi Freeman intensifies as new police taskforce takes over
Victoria Police have reaffirmed their commitment to capturing fugitive Dezi Freeman, the man accused of killing two police officers before disappearing into dense bushland near his home in Porepunkah, in the state’s north-east. A newly

Senior CFMEU official sacked over alleged bribery scandal
A senior figure within the Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU), and close associate of ousted leader John Setka, has been sacked following explosive allegations that he accepted bribes and secret benefits from construction

Australia sees record haul of illegal cigarettes and vapes in bold smuggling crackdown
Australia’s border authorities have intercepted a wave of illegal cigarette and vape smuggling, seizing more than 586 million cigarettes and over three million vapes between July and September 2025 — marking one of the largest

What are critical minerals, and why they matter to Australia
Critical minerals are having a moment. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is at the White House to promote Australia’s rich deposits to President Donald Trump. What are critical minerals, and why they matter to Australia. Meanwhile, China, which

Turkey cries foul as Greece boosts Aegean firepower
Greece has taken a significant step forward with its new defence agreement with Israel. The government in Athens has decided to strengthen its arsenal by acquiring PULS multiple-launch rocket systems, with a range of between 35 and 300 kilometres. Following approval by the Greek Parliament, the agreement was signed and

Farmers submit demands to government, reject transfer of OPEKEPE oversight to tax authority
Greek farmers have formally submitted a comprehensive list of demands to the government, placing strong emphasis on their opposition to the transfer of oversight and control of OPEKEPE—the agency responsible for agricultural subsidies—to the Independent

Postal voting for Greeks abroad set to expand to national elections
The government has signalled its intention to extend postal voting to Greek citizens living abroad in national elections, marking a significant institutional reform of the country’s electoral system. The announcement was made by Interior Minister

Greece hails Pierrakakis’ Eurogroup victory as a win for the nation — Implications for Australia–EU relations
Greece’s Minister for National Economy, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic welcome from the parliamentary caucus of New Democracy after his election as President of the Eurogroup. His elevation to one of Europe’s most influential

OPEKEPE fraud ring in Crete: Subsidy payments routed through bank account of deceased man
A major agricultural subsidy fraud ring in Crete has been dismantled by the Hellenic Financial Police, revealing a sophisticated yet brazen scheme that channelled public funds into bank accounts belonging even to deceased individuals. Authorities

Karystianou urges EU Prosecutor to override Greek ministers’ immunity
Karystianou Urges EU Prosecutor to Override Greek Ministers’ Immunity — The mother of a young woman killed in Greece’s deadliest train crash has called on the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) to uphold the primacy

Greek innovation triumphs as THEON signs record defence agreement
Greek innovation triumphs as THEON signs record defence agreement — a development highlighted in an interview with Mononews, where Christian Hatziminas, founder and CEO of THEON Sensors, described the company’s landmark contract with OCCAR as

Orbán’s masterstroke leaves Brussels in checkmate
In a display of political manoeuvring so bold it borders on the theatrical, Viktor Orbán appeared to recognise early that the European Union, George Soros, Barack Obama and the wider globalist establishment were aligned against him. With little credible left-wing opposition remaining in Hungary — none surpassing the modest 5

EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims
The Egypt–Greece 3 GW electricity interconnector has received a €9.56 million EU grant to support further studies and implementation. EU–US backed power link shatters Turkey–Libya maritime claims. The European Commission has approved the funding for

Israel orders Doctors Without Borders to halt operations in Gaza by February 28
Israel has announced it will terminate the activities of Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF) in the Gaza Strip by February 28, citing the organisation’s refusal to provide a list of its Palestinian

Gold and silver plunge as trump’s fed pick sparks $US 15 trillion market wipe-out
Global precious metals markets suffered a dramatic sell-off after US President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, triggering what analysts described as one of the

Great Power Shield: China & Russia naval move forces Trump into strike-or-stand-down moment
Updated Strategic Assessment (Early hours of Friday, 30 January) The intelligence “wild card” long concealed by Tehran has now been revealed. The entry of China and Russia into the maritime theatre — specifically the Sea

Israel sends shockwaves: “Half of Cyprus is under Turkish occupation and the world looks away”
Israel sends shockwaves: “Half of Cyprus is under Turkish occupation and the world looks away”, as Israel has once again expressed support for Hellenism through a pointed public intervention highlighting the unresolved occupation of the

Strike on Iran looms as Trump issues ‘Ultimatum’ and explicit threat via social media
Strike on Iran looms as Trump issues ‘ultimatum’ with explicit social media threat as geopolitical tensions surge once again. In a move that sharply escalates the crisis, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, 28 January,

