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
Prime Minister defies critics over choice of Royal Commissioner for Bondi terror attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has mounted a firm and unapologetic defence of his decision to appoint former High Court Justice Virginia Bell to lead the Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack, rejecting mounting criticism
Australian sporting icons demand a Royal Commission, the ball is in your court PM
“Australian sporting icons demand a Royal Commission, the ball is in your court, PM” is the message now resonating across the country as pressure mounts on the Albanese Labor government to establish a Commonwealth Royal
Tsitsipas looks to 2026 reset in Perth: “We are Greeks — we fight”
Former world No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas believes 2026 could represent a turning point — not only for his own career, but for Greek tennis more broadly. Tsitsipas looks to 2026 reset in Perth: “We are
News in Review 2025 — Australia
The year that was 2025 in Australia was marked by significant social and political developments relating to security, public order, federal elections, human rights and international alliances. The country faced challenges ranging from mass demonstrations
Anti-Muslim hate incidents surge after Bondi terror attack, imams warn
Sharp rise in hate and fear across Muslim communities Australia’s peak Islamic body has warned of a dramatic surge in anti-Muslim hate incidents following the Bondi Beach terror attack, raising fears within Muslim communities of
Bondi terror attack: families escalate demand for royal commission as government resists
A national trauma and a call for truth Families of the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack have escalated their campaign for a Commonwealth royal commission, warning that without a full federal inquiry Australia
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
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
Biolanta factory owner remanded in custody
The owner of the “Biolanta” factory in Trikala, Konstantinos Tziortziotis, has been remanded in custody following his lengthy testimony before an investigating magistrate over the deadly explosion that claimed the lives of five female workers
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 Anthony Albanese confirmed that an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail airborne early-warning and control aircraft will be
Iron ore vs AUKUS: Albanese courts $120 billion China trade while walking US defence tightrope.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is continuing his six-day official visit to China, where Australia’s $120 billion iron ore trade is front and centre — but concerns over defence obligations to the US are never far
Australia backs ‘status quo’ amid US pressure on Taiwan
In a move that highlights the delicate balance of international relations, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reiterated his government’s stance on Taiwan amidst increasing pressure from the United States. During a visit to Shanghai,
Turkish Cypriots turn against Turkey – Call on President Christodoulides to take Ankara to The Hague
In an unprecedented move, a group of Turkish Cypriots has handed a formal letter to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, urging him to file a case against Turkey at the International
Albanese to raise “full range of issues” in high-stakes China trip
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is embarking on a politically delicate six-day mission to China, vowing to raise the “full range of issues” troubling the bilateral relationship. From the unjust jailing of Australian academic Dr.
Air India: Panic in the cockpit as fuel cutoff switches were activated just before the crash – preliminary report
A preliminary report on the devastating Air India crash, which tragically claimed the lives of 260 people, has revealed shocking new details. The plane, which crashed shortly after takeoff in India, was believed to have
Turkey and Libya sign new military agreement to deepen strategic alliance
Turkey and Libya signed a new military cooperation agreement on Thursday, July 10, in Ankara, aiming to enhance the Libyan army’s operational capabilities through advanced training, logistical support, and technical expertise. The deal was signed
