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
Jess Fox and Eddie Ockenden named Australia’s flag bearers for Paris 2024 Olympics
Jess Fox and Eddie Ockenden have been announced as Australia’s flag bearers for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Chef de Mission Anna Meares bestowed the honor upon Fox, a canoe/kayak athlete, and Ockenden, a hockey player.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in Australia surpasses 1 Million – Projected to reach 1.2 Million by 2031
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in Australia has exceeded one million, according to recent estimates from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This marks an increase of 56,300 individuals since June 2021. These
Hellenic diaspora and the perils of disunity and cohesion
The Hellenism diaspora is faced with certain social and historical dangers, situations, and realities that cause serious problems in its cohesion and unity and often derail its aims and aspirations. Let us examine prudently and
Senator Fatima Payman advises Muslims to not establish a political party
via The Conversation Senator Fatima Payman, who quit Labor last week to sit as a crossbench independent, says she would advise Muslims not to form their own political party. The Middle East conflict, which has
More than 20% of Australians aged 18-45 have committed sexual violence in adulthood
More than one-fifth of Australians aged 18 to 45 have committed some form of sexual violence since the age of 18, with one in 14 doing so in the past year, according to a survey
Paris 2024: Australia with a record-breaking number of 75 track and field athletes and a total of 460 athletes at the Games
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has announced the selection of an additional 55 track and field athletes to the Australian Olympic Team in Paris, adding to the 20 selected earlier this year for an overall
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
Migrants arriving from Turkey, sleep on the streets on Greece’s Symi
The problem of the increasing migrant flows from Turkey to European shores was recently highlighted by the local authorities of the island of Symi. Symi is a small, picturesque island in the Dodecanese archipelago, that
Turkey sending fourth energy drill ship into Cyprus’ waters for oil exploration
Turkey has sent its fourth drilling ship to the eastern Mediterranean waters to participate in the exploration for natural gas and oil within the Cypriot maritime economic zones, defying European and international warnings. The Ministry
Mitsotakis govt announces measures to prevent another 2015-like migrant/refugee crisis
A recent spike in the number of landings of vessels carrying irregular migrants and would-be asylum seekers to a handful of eastern Aegean islands generated a Greek government reaction on Saturday, with a top defense
Greek FM summons Turkey’s Ambassador over mass migrants’ arrivals
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias summoned the Turkish ambassador to Athens in order to express Greece’s deep dissatisfaction over the increased influx of migrants from Turkey, that culminated with the unprecedented mass arrivals of more than
Major spike in number of illegal migrants, would-be asylum seekers landing in Lesvos last week
A significant spike in the number of small craft carrying third country nationals, mostly Afghans, to the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos (Mytilene) was recorded on Thursday, with no less than 13 flimsy inflatable vessels
Cosco-led Piraeus Port Authority submits revised master plan; worth 800 mln€
A revised master plan by the Cosco-managed Piraeus Port Authority was tabled on Friday for review by a shipping ministry ports committee in the coming period. The revised master plan, which according to the port
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
