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
NAB demands sweeping tax reforms to ease younger Australians’ growing income burden and protect national productivity
The National Australia Bank (NAB), one of the nation’s “big four” banks, has issued a stark warning that Australia’s tax system is exacerbating generational inequality and putting the country’s long-term competitiveness at risk. According to
Australia’s new climate target sparks fierce debate, cost concerns and industry criticism
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a new mid-term emissions reduction target: a 62–70% cut by 2035. The move, presented as a “responsible, science-backed” step ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New
Virgin Australia makes history with pet-friendly in-cabin flights
Virgin Australia has launched Australia’s first-ever in-cabin flights allowing small cats and dogs to travel alongside their owners. Starting 16 October 2025, the “Pets in Cabin” service will operate on trial routes between Melbourne, the
Household Power Bills Soar 27% Above Inflation, Sparking Concern for Australians
New figures reveal a sharp surge in electricity bills, with average household power costs in Australia rising 27.16% above inflation over two years. Data from energy comparison service iSelect shows the average electricity price climbed
Australia and Papua New Guinea fail to finalise defence treaty, sign communique instead
A long-anticipated defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to cross the finish line today, with both nations instead signing a communique in place of the formal agreement. The setback is seen as
Does washing fruit and vegetables really remove pesticides?
Testing in Australia has uncovered the banned pesticide thiometon on fresh berries sold in New South Wales, along with high levels of the legal pesticide dimethoate. While within legal limits, experts warn that both adults
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
Greeks most pessimistic about future of EU
Greeks are the most pessimistic among their EU peers about the future of the European Union, according to the Standard Eurobarometer survey of spring 2019 published on Monday, which inquired about topics such as the
Ancient shipwrecks off Greek island of Evitha yield treasure trove of discoveries
The first underwater archaeological research period of the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities off the island of Levitha has yielded some important discoveries, according to the Ministry of Culture and Sports. The research was conducted from
Drowning of three children on a day raise questions about pools safety
In two separate incidents, three youngsters drowned in swimming pools of hotels on the islands of Rhodes and Crete on a single day. An 8-year-old child drowned in the swimming pool of a hotel in
Greece records two deaths from West Nile virus
Greek health authorities disclosed on Thursday that Greece has experienced the first deaths this year from the West Nile virus. The two victims of the virus were both over the age of 80. The National
Forgotten sculpture of Alexander the Great found in Greek museum’s storage
An ancient sculpture of Alexander the Great was recently discovered in a Greek museum’s storage room, a leading archaeologist revealed recently on Facebook. Angeliki Kottaridi said the sculptural portrait of the Macedonian king had been
Rare photo taken on 1895 Athens roof terrace brought to light
This extraordinary photo of a group of people relaxing around a table on the roof terrace of the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) building in Athens was recently released by the Institute. The DAI says the
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
Iranian ballistic missiles strike U.S. Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain
Iran launched ballistic missiles on Saturday targeting the headquarters of the United States Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, in what Tehran described as a retaliatory response to the joint military campaign conducted by the United
UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL LAUNCH LARGE-SCALE STRIKES ON IRAN
Tehran responds with ballistic missiles as regional tensions escalate Trump calls for regime surrender; Netanyahu names operation “Lion’s roar” February 28, 2026 The United States and Israel have launched a large-scale military operation against Iran,
Iran as the trigger, Taiwan as the prize: The strategic game behind the diplomacy
China has reportedly published annotated satellite imagery identifying every F-22 Raptor stationed at Israel’s Ovda Air Base. Each aircraft was individually tagged in Chinese characters on Weibo. Iran as the trigger, Taiwan as the prize:
US bolsters forces in the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran
The United States has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East, deploying two aircraft carrier strike groups, additional warships and combat aircraft as tensions with Iran escalate. The move comes amid reports that
European industry warns sky-high energy costs are crushing competitiveness
More than 1,300 business leaders and industry organisations across Europe have issued an urgent appeal to Brussels. European industry warns sky-high energy costs are crushing competitiveness, warning that soaring energy prices and carbon charges are
World Greek Language Day: Honouring the language that shaped civilisation
Greece officially marked World Greek Language Day for the first time on 9 February this year, with a sense of responsibility and pride, Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said in a public message. He noted that
