Australia deploys Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Gulf as Iran conflict escalates
Australia will deploy a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft to the Middle East after a request from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions escalate amid Iranian attacks involving drones and rockets. Prime Minister
One Nation voters erupt over beer tax row as senate clash sparks unlikely alliance
A heated Senate exchange over beer tax has ignited a political firestorm, driving a surge in support for higher taxes on multinational gas exporters and propelling One Nation to record polling numbers. The controversy erupted
Record number of cafes and restaurants going out of business
Australian households are increasingly turning away from cafes and restaurants, with new data revealing a record number of food service businesses have shut their doors over the past year. According to CreditWatch’s January Business Risk
Alleged crime figures behind $245m plan for 1000-home Muslim enclave in Melbourne’s north
Thousands of pages of court documents, financial records and interviews have revealed the inner workings of an ambitious and ultimately collapsed $245 million plan to build a 1000-home Muslim residential development on Melbourne’s northern fringe.
Liberal Party of Australia leadership spill: Angus Taylor elected new leader in decisive party-room vote
The Liberal Party of Australia has entered a new and turbulent chapter after Angus Taylor was elected the party’s 17th federal leader, defeating Sussan Ley in a decisive party-room ballot in Canberra on Friday. Taylor
Australian Federal Police faces deepening integrity crisis as misconduct allegations surge
Australia’s federal law enforcement agency is confronting a serious credibility challenge after misconduct allegations within the Australian Federal Police (AFP) almost tripled in just three years, according to figures revealed in an exclusive investigation. Data
Liberal Party leadership crisis as Angus Taylor challenges Sussan Ley
The Liberal parliamentary party is set to meet at 9am on Friday to vote on its leader, after a letter calling for an urgent leadership spill was delivered to Ley on Thursday morning. The challenge
Greece’s political crisis intensifies amid scandal storm
A society at boiling point amid daily scandals and misuse of public funds – growing calls for immediate elections, as the public dismisses manipulated polling Greek society is increasingly on edge, with daily scandals and the alleged misuse of public funds fuelling public anger. Greece’s political crisis intensifies amid scandal
Major reforms announced in Cabinet meeting: Tax cuts, defence overhaul, and legal migration policy
Key reforms were presented at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focusing on three main areas: taxation, defence, and migration. Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis introduced a comprehensive tax reform bill titled “Tax
How Athens views Erdoğan’s visit to the White House – Turkey’s F-35 prospects
The recent meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, marking the first top-level contact in six years, signifies a new phase in U.S.-Turkey relations. Despite the
Dendias: Greece moves ahead with Two Bergamini frigates – major steps to strengthen the Navy
Greece is moving swiftly to reinforce its Navy, as the deal for two Italian Bergamini-class frigates is expected to be finalised on Monday. Defence Minister Nikos Dendias informed Parliament’s Defence Committee that the Hellenic Navy
Sokratis Famellos: “It is Time for a common progressive response to today’s challenges”
SYRIZA – Progressive Alliance president, Sokratis Famellos, delivered a strong message of political readiness and coalition-building during a meeting of the party’s Political Secretariat. Famellos stressed that both domestic and global developments make it imperative
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
Iran War Ceasefire: Hormuz Reopens as Two-Week Deal Halts Escalation
Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks, guaranteeing safe maritime passage under coordination with its armed forces. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated the arrangement would allow shipping traffic to resume while diplomatic efforts proceed. Ceasefire Deal and Strait of Hormuz Reopening The agreement includes
US, UK, France approve strikes on Russia, NATO set for direct conflict in Ukraine
Bombshell from Le Figaro! US, UK, France approve strikes on Russia, NATO set for direct conflict in Ukraine. This is a transparent attempt to escalate the Ukraine War before Trump takes office. Biden is now
Samaras and Karamanlis apply the brakes on Gerapetritis
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan came for a package solution, and his Greek counterpart reiterated Athens’ “firm positions” on the continental shelf and EEZ. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attempted to impose the logic of a “holistic
Donald Trump Taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead Nonexistent Department of Government Efficiency
“These two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,” said Donald Trump in a statement. President-elect Donald Trump announced
A shadow ‘financial crisis’ has cost the world $2 trillion
Last month, two major storms, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, caused a total of between $51.5 billion and $81.5 billion of property damage, mostly to Southeastern US states, according to estimates from CoreLogic. That’s a
The narrative changes as the Ukrainian proxy war is lost
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Gideon Saar’s Bold Vision: A New Era in Israel-Kurdish Relations
In his inaugural address as Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar articulated his vision for Israel’s foreign policy, emphasising the importance of building alliances with minority groups in the Middle East. In Gideon Saar’s Bold Vision: A
