PM promotes plan to ‘unite community’ after Bondi beach attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promoted a new government-backed initiative aimed at fostering unity and social cohesion in the wake of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, as Australia continues to grapple with grief, anger
Backlash over Daniel Andrews attending Beijing’s military parade
Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has sparked controversy in Australia after being warmly greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at Beijing’s massive military parade marking 80 years since the end of World War II. The
‘Jewish Artists for Palestine’ disrupt Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall
A group called Jewish Artists for Palestine disrupted the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in London, protesting against “Zionist funding, censorship,” and the treatment of Australian-British pianist Jayson Gillham. The interruption occurred Friday night (Saturday AEST)
Wife of accused police killer Dezi Freeman, begs him surrender
Amalia Freeman, the wife of fugitive Dezi Freeman, has issued an emotional plea for her husband to surrender to police, five days after the deadly Porepunkah tragedy. In a statement delivered through her lawyer on
Manhunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman continues – Two arrested in Porepunkah raid
Victoria Police are entering their fourth day in the hunt for alleged cop killer and self-proclaimed sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman, 56, after two officers were fatally shot and a third wounded during a raid at his property
Australia has banned 3 ‘forever chemicals’, Europe wants to ban all 14,000 – Why the precautionary approach makes sense
Australia has recently banned the import, use, and manufacture of three “forever chemicals”: PFOA, PFOS, and PFHxS. These compounds persist in the environment, accumulate in living organisms, and pose health risks. The World Health Organization
Diplomatic rift deepens: Expelled Iranian ambassador denounces Australia over “lies and baseless allegations”
Australia’s decision to expel Iran’s ambassador has triggered a diplomatic crisis, after the government accused Tehran of links to antisemitic attacks targeting Jewish communities. The envoy, who flew home earlier today, dismissed the accusations as
Holiday traffic normalizes after Tuesday’s gridlock
After yesterday’s disruptions, traffic on the Athens–Lamia and Athens–Corinth highways is expected to return to normal today, Wednesday, as farmers and traffic police coordinated to improve vehicle flow ahead of Christmas. On Tuesday, drivers faced queues of up to 20 kilometres due to farmers’ roadblocks, leaving many stranded for hours.
Mitsotakis meets Abbas in Ramallah: Greece supports peace in Gaza
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday in Ramallah, ahead of his visit to Jerusalem and participation in the Greece–Cyprus–Israel trilateral summit. Support for the Palestinian Authority and
Trilateral Summit sends clear message to Ankara: “Do not even think of reviving empires”
A strong geopolitical message was sent from Jerusalem on Monday following the completion of the 10th Trilateral Summit between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a pointed warning to those “who
PASOK intensifies internal debate over potential alliances – Geroulanos rules out ND, Kastanidis open to Tsipras dialogue
Intense discussions are underway within PASOK ahead of the party’s upcoming congress, as leaders debate the strategic direction and potential alliances. Former minister Pavlos Geroulanos has firmly rejected any possibility of a coalition with the
Greek Prime Minister to visit Jerusalem for trilateral summit with Cyprus and Israel, talks also planned with Palestinian leadership
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to Jerusalem on Monday to take part in a high-level trilateral summit between Greece, Cyprus and Israel, as regional diplomacy intensifies amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Eastern
PULS missile system paves the way for Greece’s “Achilles Shield” as defence cooperation with Israel and UAE deepens
Greece is moving decisively to strengthen its military deterrence, following parliamentary approval for the acquisition of the Israeli-made PULS multiple rocket launcher system, a key component of the country’s planned multi-layered air and missile defence
Joint αir defence network between Israel, Greece and Cyprus
Israelis: “Deterrence of Turkey Is the Objective” The prospect of a joint air defence network between Israel, Greece and Cyprus — based on interoperable systems operating within a network-centric framework — represents a truly landmark
Bittersweet Christmas in Bethlehem as the city celebrates for the first time in two years
Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, marked a deeply symbolic and emotionally charged Christmas on Thursday, celebrating the holy season for the first time in two years amid a backdrop of conflict, loss and fragile hope. Residents and visitors gathered in Manger Square, where a large Christmas tree stood illuminated, as
Hamas accepts Trump plan: Agrees to release hostages and hand over Gaza governance
Hamas has officially submitted its response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, signalling a major shift in the ongoing negotiations to end the conflict. According to reports by Al Jazeera and later confirmed
British of Syrian descent identified as attacker who killed two in Manchester synagogue
The British Counter-Terrorism Unit announced that the suspect behind the attack at a synagogue in the Crumpsall area of Manchester, which left two people dead, has been identified as 35-year-old Jihad al-Sami, a British citizen
Earthquake disaster in the Philippines: 6.9 magnitude quake kills 72, destroys buildings and bridges
A devastating 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Cebu in the Philippines on Tuesday, September 30, leaving behind a trail of destruction and grief. Officials confirmed at least 72 dead and 294 injured, as
Why Greece refuses to send Mirage Jets to Ukraine – NATO and EU pressures mount over Turkey’s role in European defence
Greece is facing mounting diplomatic pressure from NATO allies to increase its military assistance to Ukraine, with the focus now shifting to the possible transfer of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets — a move Athens firmly
Lord William Hague praises Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, criticises Albanese government over Palestinian recognition
Oxford University Chancellor Lord William Hague has praised Australia’s “bold and responsible” move to ban social media for children under 16, calling it a landmark step in protecting young people’s mental health and civic integrity.
Israel intercepts Greek ship “Oxygono” as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza
Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, which had set sail to deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population in Gaza, detaining dozens of activists, including internationally renowned Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The Greek ship
