
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

3 Interest Rate cuts spark biggest Home Loan rush since the Pandemic
Australia’s housing market is experiencing an unprecedented surge in home loan applications, driven by three consecutive interest rate cuts in 2025 that have significantly boosted buyers’ borrowing power. According to recent data from Commonwealth Bank

Australia considers new Road Usage Tax as part of broader fiscal reform
The Australian federal government is considering introducing a new road usage tax, as part of broader tax reform and the transition to new mobility trends. The proposal emerged following a three-day productivity forum in Canberra,

New report shows Australians embracing AI in the workplace
Australian workers are optimistic about artificial intelligence adoption and the impact it will have in the workplace, with a new report from the Tech Council of Australia (TCA) finding most workers believe technology has improved

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

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

Australian meth, cocaine, MDMA, and heroin use jumps 34% in one year
Australians consumed 34 per cent more methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and MDMA in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program. The survey found that 22.2 tonnes of these

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

Postal voting approved for Greeks abroad
Greek citizens living abroad will now be able to participate in national elections through postal voting, after Parliament approved the relevant provisions of the Ministry of Interior’s bill with over 200 votes in favor. The

Souda espionage case: Greek intelligence had Georgian suspect under surveillance for a month
Greek authorities have revealed that the National Intelligence Service (EYP) had been closely monitoring a 36-year-old Georgian national for approximately one month before he was brought in for questioning on Monday (March 2) over alleged

Greece deploys “Kimon” frigate and additional naval assets to Cyprus amid regional escalation
Greece has decided to deploy two naval frigates to Cyprus following what officials described as a dangerous escalation in the region. The move was approved by the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence (KYSEA)

Emergency security measures at Souda Bay base following Iranian threats against U.S. installations
March 1, 2026 Emergency security protocols have been activated at the strategically significant Souda Bay military base in Crete following a formal statement by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which declared that all American

Sovereignty in the Spotlight: Samaras demands answers on Crete deal and Kasos obstruction
For some time now, I have expressed my concerns regarding our national issues. Unfortunately, recent developments have borne out my warnings. Sovereignty in the Spotlight: Samaras demands answers on Crete deal and Kasos obstruction. As

Justice Over Power: Karystianou rejects cabinet offer and challenges Georgiadis to debate
Maria Karystianou is no longer only the mother seeking justice for her daughter. In a revealing interview on the programme Kathares Kouvendes on Open TV, she described her transition into active politics, announcing the creation

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

Clashing visions for AI at the Paris Summit
At the Paris AI Summit—often regarded as the Davos of the AI community—global leaders presented starkly contrasting visions for the future of artificial intelligence. There are Clashing visions for AI at the Paris Summit. On

Eurovision: Turkey takes on “Asteromata”
“Asteromata”, the song by Klavdia that will represent Greece in the Eurovision final in Basel, Switzerland, has become a red flag for the Turks. Eurovision: Turkey takes on “Asteromata”. The Public Radio and Television (TRT)

Trump claims U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and ‘level’ it
In a stunning announcement during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, former U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the United States would “take over” and “own” the

Bloomberg warns the World: Turkey’s naval ambitions surge with two new frigates
The commissioning of two new Turkish frigates this month marks a significant step in Ankara’s naval expansion, strengthening its influence in the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas, and extending its reach beyond these regions. This

Greece rises against a failing state in the wake of the Tempi tragedy
The Tempi tragedy, which in February 2023 claimed the lives of 57 people, remains an open wound for Greek society. Greece rises against a failing state in the wake of the Tempi tragedy. Last Sunday,

What is DeepSeek, and why did it shake US tech stocks?
A Chinese tech startup called DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through US stock markets and reignited debate over economic and geopolitical competition between the United States and China. So, What is DeepSeek, and why did it

