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
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
Albanese backs US action against Iran, labels regime ‘without legitimacy’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared that Australia supports United States efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, following the launch of American and Israeli military strikes against Iranian targets ordered by US
One Nation surge signals voter revolt as immigration and living costs reshape Australian politics
Fresh federal polling reveals a dramatic shift in Australia’s political landscape, with One Nation gaining rapid ground while support for Labor and the Greens continues to slide — a trend increasingly driven by voter anger
Coalition pushes plan to criminalise assistance to individuals linked to Islamic State
The Coalition has unveiled a proposal to introduce a new criminal offence targeting individuals who assist people linked to Islamic State, intensifying political debate over the potential return of Australians detained in Syria. The proposal
ASIO clears path for possible ban of Hizb ut-Tahrir under new hate speech laws
Radical Islamist organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir is a step closer to becoming the first group banned under Australia’s new hate speech legislation, after receiving preliminary approval from the nation’s domestic intelligence agency. Home Affairs Minister Tony
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
Diplomatic sources: “The Libyan note verbale has no legal effect”
Greece has rejected the note verbale issued by the Libyan Permanent Mission to the UN on May 27, 2025, which concerns Greece’s initiatives to exercise sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to diplomatic sources,
Libya’s new maritime claims spark diplomatic tensions with Greece and Egypt
Libya has recently made a significant move in its maritime territorial claims by submitting a formal note to the United Nations on May 27, 2025, outlining the external limits of its continental shelf in the
Mitsotakis to meet EU Energy Commissioner Jørgensen amid regional development tour
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to meet with European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, today, at 13:00 at the Maximou Mansion. This meeting comes at a time when Greece is navigating complex
Greece navigates diplomatic minefield in Libya: Gerapetritis’ second visit tests Athens’ strategy
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis’ second visit to Tripoli highlighted both the persistence of geopolitical challenges in Libya and Athens’ continued efforts to open up meaningful diplomatic dialogue. While Libyan officials, including Foreign Minister Taher
Plevris confirms permanent closed migrant facility in Crete, enforces tough measures
Migration crisis and government response Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris has confirmed plans for at least one permanent closed identification facility for migrants and asylum seekers on Crete. This decision is a reaction to rising
OPEKEPE scandal: Government triggers inquiry, opposition cries cover-up
The Greek government has ignited a political storm by announcing the formation of a parliamentary inquiry (Exetastiki Epitropi) to investigate the OPEKEPE agricultural payment authority from 1998 to the present day. The move, seen by
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
Three Qatari diplomats killed in Egypt car crash en route to Gaza peace summit
Sharm el-Sheikh tragedy casts shadow over crucial international talks Three diplomats from Qatar were killed and two others injured in a road accident near the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, as they
Violent clashes erupt along Afghanistan-Pakistan border
Kabul accuses Islamabad of airstrikes and violating Afghan sovereignty Intense fighting has erupted along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, deepening tensions between the two neighboring countries. The Taliban accused Pakistan’s military of carrying out airstrikes inside Afghan
Greece and Cyprus invited to Trump’s international summit on Gaza
Greece and Cyprus are among the nations invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to the new international conference on Gaza, set to take place on Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The summit is expected to
Hope, diplomacy and unfinished grief: Israel stands united ahead of hostage release and Trump’s visit
Mass gathering in Tel Aviv marks emotional turning point More than 150,000 people filled Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on Saturday night, transforming the city centre into a sea of candles, flags, and emotion. The
Trump’s Middle East gamble: Egypt hosts global summit on Gaza’s fragile future
After months of relentless conflict, the first real signs of reconciliation in Gaza have emerged — and Washington is moving swiftly to seize the diplomatic moment. U.S. President Donald Trump is traveling to Israel and
White House fury over Peace Nobel snub to Donald Trump
The White House has reacted angrily to the Nobel Committee’s decision to award this year’s Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado instead of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The announcement, made in
