
IMF warns: Australia heading towards inflation crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Australia is on track to record one of the highest inflation rates among developed economies. In its latest World Economic Outlook, the global lender said economies worldwide

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

Nationwide ban on abusive childcare workers could take a year, Attorney-General warns
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has admitted that urgent measures to close loopholes in Australia’s childcare system, which are being exploited by child abusers, may take up to 12 months to implement. Speaking ahead of a meeting

Brother of murdered Australian-Israeli Galit Carbone slams Anthony Albanese over Palestinian statehood recognition
The Australian and Israeli communities are shaken by the powerful statement of Danny Majzner, brother of Galit Carbone, the Australian-Israeli woman brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. Mr. Majzner, 63, has strongly

4-Day work week plan could starve CBD cafés and kill productivity
“The 4-day week may sound good on TV appearances—but for cafés and CBD venues, it’s a path to empty stores and debt—not productivity” The Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association (ARCA) warns that the ACTU’s push

Turkey cries foul as Greece boosts Aegean firepower
Greece has taken a significant step forward with its new defence agreement with Israel. The government in Athens has decided to strengthen its arsenal by acquiring PULS multiple-launch rocket systems, with a range of between 35 and 300 kilometres. Following approval by the Greek Parliament, the agreement was signed and

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

Smaragdis: “I received threats over the film Kapodistrias”
The official premiere of Giannis Smaragdis’ new film, Kapodistrias, was marked by intense emotion, as the acclaimed director spoke publicly — with rare candour — about the loss of his wife, Eleni Smaragdi, to whom

Greece and Turkey agree on closer cooperation against organised crime
Greece and Turkey have agreed to significantly strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fight against organised transnational crime, following high-level talks in Istanbul between Greek Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis and Turkish Interior Minister Ali

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

Orbán’s masterstroke leaves Brussels in checkmate
In a display of political manoeuvring so bold it borders on the theatrical, Viktor Orbán appeared to recognise early that the European Union, George Soros, Barack Obama and the wider globalist establishment were aligned against him. With little credible left-wing opposition remaining in Hungary — none surpassing the modest 5

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

Copenhagen: Greece emphasizes protection of Europe’s southern borders amid Russian threats
The informal EU Summit in Copenhagen, hosted by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and chaired by European Council President António Costa, focused on strengthening European defense and supporting Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian

Australian activists claim to have “outsmarted” Israeli military as aid flotilla nears Gaza
A group of Australian activists on board an aid flotilla bound for Gaza claim they have “outsmarted” Israeli forces and are still on course to reach the besieged Palestinian enclave. Australian filmmaker Juliet Lamont posted

Australia’s opposition demands strong support for BHP in China dispute
Australia’s opposition is urging the Albanese government to actively intervene as BHP faces a reported freeze on iron ore shipments to China following stalled price negotiations. Opposition finance spokesman James Paterson criticized the government’s “hands-off”

Zelensky warns of nuclear risk after Russian drone strike near Chernobyl causes power outage at decommissioned plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of recklessly endangering global safety after a wave of drone strikes caused a three-hour power outage at the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear facility, site of the world’s worst nuclear

Three Hamas members arrested in Germany
Planned terror attacks against Jewish institutions – weapons seized during raid German authorities have arrested three men suspected of being members of Hamas, accused of plotting terror attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions across Germany.

