Australia to mandate cash payments for essential purchases from 2026
Australia will introduce a nationwide cash mandate requiring major grocery and fuel retailers to accept cash payments from January 1, 2026, in a move aimed at protecting consumers who rely on physical currency for everyday
One Nation support surges to record high as Joyce defection and Hanson stunt polarise voters
One Nation has reached the highest level of national support in its history, according to new polling that shows the party surging on the back of Barnaby Joyce’s dramatic defection and renewed controversy surrounding Pauline
Australia’s under-16 social media ban takes effect as major platforms begin lockouts
Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 officially came into force today, triggering sweeping changes across the country’s largest digital platforms and reshaping the online habits of millions of young Australians. The federal
Hanson-Young’s Bluesfest trip adds pressure to overhaul MPs’ family travel rules
Taxpayer-funded travel entitlements for federal politicians have again come under scrutiny, after it was revealed that Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young billed almost $3000 to attend Byron Bay’s Bluesfest alongside a family member. According to travel
Cost of Australia’s power grid overhaul rises to $128 Billion
Australia’s transition to a predominantly renewable electricity system is expected to cost significantly more than previously forecast, with the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) new draft Integrated System Plan revealing a revised estimate of $128
Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation, triggering major political upheaval
Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has formally defected to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, ending months of speculation and setting off one of the most significant realignments in federal politics this term. Standing alongside Hanson
Deported neo-Nazi protester arrives in South Africa after visa cancellation
A South African national who took part in a widely condemned neo-Nazi demonstration in Sydney has arrived back in Johannesburg after being deported by Australian authorities. Matthew Gruter, 35, was removed from the country following
Mitsotakis unveils major housing, loan and farming measures during Budget speech
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his address to Parliament during the debate on the State Budget to announce a series of significant policy initiatives targeting housing affordability, Swiss franc loan holders, and farmers. The announcements were described as some of the most substantial interventions of the current parliamentary term.
Mitsotakis at Greek-American community luncheon: Greece returns strongly
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed a luncheon organized by 28 Greek-Australian organizations, highlighting the progress of the Greek economy and the return of young Greeks from abroad. Mitsotakis described it as a “privilege” to
Mitsotakis at UN: Considering a ban on social media for children under 16
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking at the “Protecting Children in the Digital Age” event hosted by Australia during the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, announced that Greece is seriously considering banning social
Mitsotakis–Erdogan meeting in New York likely to be cancelled – “Extremely difficult,” Greek government sources say
The scheduled meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York appears to be heading toward cancellation. According to a senior government source, holding the meeting now seems
Metron Analysis poll: New Democracy leads, opposition fragmented
A new Metron Analysis poll for Mega shows New Democracy holding a 14.6-point lead over PASOK, which shows a slight increase since June. SYRIZA remains in sixth place with 6.2%, while KKE records a small
Mitsotakis–Erdogan meeting confirmed for September 23 in New York
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are expected to meet on September 23 in New York during the UN General Assembly. Government sources indicate the meeting will likely take place
NATO backs Turkey’s entry into SAFE, double veto from Cyprus and Greece
The safeguards imposed by the European Union regarding the participation of third countries in the SAFE defence programme act as an obstacle to Turkey’s involvement. NATO backs Turkey’s entry into SAFE, double veto from Cyprus
Libya parliament speaker declares Turkey–Libya memorandum invalid, opens door to talks with Greece, Egypt and Turkey
Libya’s House of Representatives Speaker, Aqila Saleh, has publicly declared the 2019 Turkey–Libya maritime memorandum “invalid,” marking the first such statement in six years and signalling a potential shift in Libya’s approach to maritime disputes in the Eastern Mediterranean. Speaking to the Libyan News Agency, just days after an official
“The government is pursuing a foreign policy of a NON-sovereign state!”
George Aifantis on Militaire News doesn’t mince his words with the current government strategy against Turkey’s recent unbridled aggression. He believes that, in light of Greece’s stance, “The government is pursuing a foreign policy of
New assassination attempt against Trump – Extreme polarization and delicate balances ahead of elections
Trump blames Biden and Harris for attack against him Donald Trump has accused President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of inciting violence against him, claiming their rhetoric has led to attempts on his
Greece concerned over Turkey’s growing naval expansion
Dorian Jones’s article on the rfi.fr website concerning Turkey’s expanding naval capabilities misses the mark in some crucial areas of geopolitical reality. Essentially Dorian Jones whose roots are current administration deep state thinking, proposes that
Russia and China announce military alliance against the U.S.
In a historic development, Russia and China officially announced today the formation of a military alliance aimed at countering the United States. The alliance is primarily focused on addressing what the two powers described as
Olympics 2024: Counterterrorism Chief reveals shocking plot failures – “Three failed attacks”
The head of France’s national counterterrorism agency, Olivier Christen, praised the security measures taken during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, revealing that no attacks occurred, despite three failed attempts during the event.
Turkey’s made a bid to join BRICS
Turkey has formally applied to join the BRICS, according to sources quoted by Bloomberg. The BRICS group of nations is made up of emerging economies and includes China and Russia, among others. As stated in
