
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

The geopolitical context of Albanese’s China visit
Prime Minister Albanese and I have a few things in common. We were both born on 2 March, and we have both been in car accidents, and as I write this, we are both in

Spike in burglaries sparks expert advice to keep homes secure
Victoria is currently experiencing a surge in aggravated burglaries, with authorities and community groups urging residents to take extra measures to secure their homes. With recent crime statistics showing an alarming trend, experts are offering

Australia’s employment growth stalls as unemployment rate jumps, Aussie dollar plunges
In a surprising twist, Australia’s employment data for June 2025 has delivered a mixed bag of results, with the number of jobs rising by 2,000, but the unemployment rate unexpectedly jumping to 4.3%. This comes

Revolutionary three-way IVF breakthrough could eradicate mitochondrial disease in babies
A groundbreaking breakthrough in three-way IVF treatment in the UK has resulted in the birth of eight babies, none of whom showed any signs of mitochondrial DNA disease. This disease is passed on from mother

20-year-old charged in connection with Melbourne synagogue arson attack
A 20-year-old man has been charged over his alleged involvement in the theft of a car used in the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne last December. The attack, which occurred on December

Chinese spying on Australia’s military exercises: Defence Minister speaks out
Australia’s Defence Minister, Richard Marles, has responded to growing concerns about Chinese espionage during the ongoing Operation Talisman Sabre military exercises, which involve more than 30,000 personnel from 19 nations across Australia. While speaking on

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 legislation covers Articles 13 to 25, which deal specifically with postal voting, receiving 201 votes

PASOK reduced to 32 MPs after Paraskevaidis’ expulsion as independents reach record 27
PASOK has been reduced to 32 Members of Parliament following the expulsion of Panagiotis Paraskevaidis from its parliamentary group, a development that simultaneously brings the number of independent MPs in the Hellenic Parliament to a

Political leaders bid farewell to the universal Greek Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler
Greece’s political leadership has paid tribute to the internationally renowned historian and Byzantinist Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler, who passed away at the age of 99. Her death marks the end of a remarkable intellectual journey that shaped

Photos of the 200 executed in Kaisariani made public – Appeared in eBay auction
For the first time, 82 years after the mass execution of 200 Greek resistance fighters at the Kaisariani Shooting Range, photographs that allegedly capture the last moments of the executed have come to light. The

BrahMos missiles and Tejas Fighters? What India proposed to Greece
During his official visit to New Delhi, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias laid the groundwork for a new chapter in Greece–India defence relations. BrahMos missiles and Tejas Fighters? What India proposed to Greece is one

Greece faces shame as Pontic genocide decendant faces deportation to Turkey
Emeritus Professor of History Konstantinos Fotiadis has sent a formal letter to Greece’s Minister for Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, regarding the case of Yannis Vasilis Yaylalı. Greece faces shame as Pontic genocide decendant faces

Calm waters in the Aegean: what Mitsotakis and Erdoğan agreed on — and where they still disagree
A meeting aimed at stability The meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, held during the 6th Greece–Turkey High-Level Cooperation Council, confirmed that the current phase of

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

Australian activist alleges abuse in Israeli detention
Australian humanitarian claims physical abuse during Gaza aid mission detention An Australian activist, Surya McEwen, has alleged severe mistreatment while detained by Israeli authorities following an attempt to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. McEwen, from

Tony Abbott urges UK to use Australian-style migration measures
Former Australian PM calls UK migrant arrivals a ‘peaceful invasion’ Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has sparked controversy by suggesting that the United Kingdom should adopt stringent measures similar to those implemented in Australia

Seven Australians released from Israeli custody, deported to Jordan
Seven Australian activists who were detained by Israeli authorities after being intercepted aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been released and deported to Jordan. The activists, who had been in custody since October 2, reportedly

Denmark to ban social media for children under 15
New law to require parental approval from age 13 Denmark is set to ban social media use for minors under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced during the opening session of Parliament, in a move

New political deadlock for Macron – early elections loom on November 16
Elysée tells regional authorities to “prepare” as pressure mounts France is heading into another phase of political turmoil, with President Emmanuel Macron facing mounting pressure from both the opposition and the public — as well

End of passport stamps: EU launches new digital entry/exit system – what travellers need to know
From Sunday, October 12, third-country nationals travelling to Europe will encounter a new, fully digital border control system. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace traditional passport stamps with biometric registration, including fingerprints and facial recognition.

