Trump rushed off stage after shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Scenes of panic unfolded Saturday night at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC after gunshots were reported inside the Washington Hilton, where senior US officials and journalists had gathered. US President Donald Trump
Capital Gains Tax reform on the table
Australia is weighing significant changes to its capital gains tax (CGT) system ahead of the upcoming federal budget, with potential reforms that could reshape investment behaviour and the housing market. The federal government is reportedly
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
Gallipoli rewritten: Turkey’s new battle for the ANZAC memory
A prominent Greek academic is set to explore how evolving political narratives in Turkey are reshaping the commemoration of one of the most significant campaigns of the First World War. Gallipoli rewritten: Turkey’s new battle
Fuel deal secured as Albanese heads to Singapore amid supply crisis
Emergency Agreement to Boost Fuel Imports Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an extraordinary agreement to increase Australia’s fuel supply as global markets remain volatile following the Iran conflict. Speaking from the Ampol Lytton Refinery
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
Global sport hit by middle east turmoil as Melbourne gears up for Formula 1 Grand Prix
Global sport hit by middle east turmoil as Melbourne gears up for Formula 1 Grand Prix as preparations are continuing as scheduled, even as the escalating conflict in the Middle East creates widespread travel disruptions
Greece must stand ready against Turkey’s revisionist ambitions
Greece must remain vigilant and fully prepared to counter any revisionist ambitions emanating from Turkey, particularly those that challenge sovereignty and stability in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. Greece must stand ready against Turkey’s revisionist ambitions. In the face of rhetoric that seeks to redraw borders or question established international
PM Mitsotakis reveals his policy program with tax reliefs
Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, presented his multi-faceted agenda of measures regarding tax reliefs, labor regulations, less bureaucracy through digitization and investment. During his speech at Thessaloniki International Fair, the Prime Minister stressed that his
Study finds that Greeks drink much less alcohol than most other Europeans
According to a recent study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Greeks drink less alcohol than the average European. More specifically, the WHO study includes findings from thirty different European countries (the 28
Family of American who died in Greece “saves” 8 people by donating his organs
The family of a 30-year old American citizen who died in Greece recently, decided to donate his organs, saving the lives of eight different people. The unfortunate man was spending his summer holidays on Greece’s
Migrants arriving from Turkey, sleep on the streets on Greece’s Symi
The problem of the increasing migrant flows from Turkey to European shores was recently highlighted by the local authorities of the island of Symi. Symi is a small, picturesque island in the Dodecanese archipelago, that
Turkey sending fourth energy drill ship into Cyprus’ waters for oil exploration
Turkey has sent its fourth drilling ship to the eastern Mediterranean waters to participate in the exploration for natural gas and oil within the Cypriot maritime economic zones, defying European and international warnings. The Ministry
Mitsotakis govt announces measures to prevent another 2015-like migrant/refugee crisis
A recent spike in the number of landings of vessels carrying irregular migrants and would-be asylum seekers to a handful of eastern Aegean islands generated a Greek government reaction on Saturday, with a top defense
Gunfire at White House Correspondents’ dinner sparks evacuation of President Trump amid security breach investigation
A high-profile White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington descended into chaos on Sunday evening after an armed man opened fire near a security screening area inside the venue, triggering a full emergency evacuation of US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and senior administration officials. According to the FBI,
Albanese and Marles confirm Australia will not engage militarily in Iran conflict
Australia’s leadership has clarified that the country will not become directly involved in the growing conflict in Iran, even as it continues to support US-led strikes in the region. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told ABC’s
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)
British base in Cyprus hit by drone, no casualties
Strong explosions were reported around midnight on Sunday at the British Royal Air Force (RAF) Akrotiri base near Limassol, Cyprus. Initial reports indicate that the base may have been struck by a small Iranian drone,
Trump vows to continue Iran offensive “with full force” until all U.S. objectives are achieved
U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to continue military operations against Iran “with full force” until all American strategic objectives are fulfilled, warning that Washington will avenge the deaths of American service members and deliver
Nicosia denies interception of Iranian missiles allegedly heading toward Cyprus
The Cypriot government has firmly denied reports that Iranian missiles were launched toward Cyprus and subsequently intercepted, following earlier statements by the United Kingdom’s Defence Secretary that suggested two projectiles had been fired in the
Iranian government confirms death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei – 40 days of public mourning declared
Iranian state and semi-official media confirmed early Sunday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during a strike in Tehran, marking a historic turning point for the Islamic Republic. The Iranian government subsequently declared
