President Donald Trump has officially invited Pope Leo XIV and the Holy See to join the “Board of Peace,” a Middle East alliance aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, coordinating reconstruction, and advancing a lasting Palestinian state aligned with UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin confirmed the invitation is under review, potentially adding significant spiritual influence to a group already including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, and others with major investment commitments. While Norway has declined, the Vatican’s possible participation could prove transformative for Trump’s peace initiative.
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Explosive new reporting from NBA insider Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson claims Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo almost became a Brooklyn Net last summer. In a fresh conversation shared on January 21, 2026, Scoop B cited a former Net and Buck player revealing the near-deal, while confirming the Nets “still covet Giannis” and delayed big moves until summer 2026 due to draft pick constraints from the Harden era.
Israel agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Athens is showing reluctance to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza oversight and reconstruction, aligning with most European nations in leaning toward rejection—except for Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, who has accepted. The proposal, expanding beyond the UN-endorsed temporary Gaza framework, raises concerns over undermining the United Nations and creating a U.S.-led parallel structure.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, we honour the civil rights icon and recall Archbishop Iakovos’ historic march with him in Selma, captured on LIFE Magazine’s cover – a symbol of Greek-American solidarity in the fight for equality.
President Trump threatens to sue JPMorgan Chase for debanking him after Jan 6 Capitol riot and denies offering Greek-American CEO Jamie Dimon the Federal Reserve chair.
Andrew Liveris AO, dual US-Australian citizen and ex-Dow Chemical leader, takes over as Chair of the American Australian Association from January 2026. Succeeding Craig Chapman after 23 years, Liveris bridges corporate ties and Brisbane 2032 Olympics preparations
María Corina Machado, the actual 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate (awarded for her work promoting…
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival launches its inaugural LAGFF-doc Documentary Festival from January 30–February 1, 2026, showcasing 22 powerful Greek feature and short documentaries in collaboration with Loyola Marymount University. Highlights include explorations of love and disability in The Stuff We Are Made Of and meditative art on loss in Requiem in Salt, with Orpheus Awards, Audience Awards, and a Social Justice Award honoring authentic storytelling and Hellenic voices.
US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle announced the historic first official visit to Greece by a sitting Federal Reserve Board Governor, Dr. Stephen Miran. “This marks the first time a sitting member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors has come to Greece for an official visit – a milestone for our economic ties and financial engagement!”
Israel’s presidential aircraft “Wing of Zion” landed in Crete, Greece, on January 14, 2026, sparking speculation due to similar moves reportedly preceding past Israeli strikes on Iran—amid IRGC readiness claims, Trump’s warnings to Tehran over deadly protest crackdowns, and rising regional tensions.
Giannis Antetokounmpo booed back and flashed double thumbs-down at Milwaukee fans after they jeered the Bucks at halftime of a 139-106 rout by the Timberwolves on Jan. 13, 2026. The two-time MVP, who scored 25 points, called home boos unfair after 13 years with the franchise: “Whenever I get booed, I boo back.
“It will be difficult for us to get the F-35 without conditions for the Aegean,”…
Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou is currently in Saudi Arabia, where he is conducting a series…
Gio Kay, the 28-year-old Greek-American viral star, is shaking up Survivor Greece 2026 with his iconic “read a book and change your mindset” lines, hustle philosophy, and early clashes. From social media to the beach – he’s the most talked-about player!
Greek producer Katherine Embiricos brought Hellenic pride to the 83rd Golden Globes 2026 red carpet as executive producer of the nominated docudrama ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’. Discover her journey, the film’s powerful story, and star-studded backing from Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix.
President Trump announces Microsoft will self-fund power for AI data centers starting this week, preventing higher utility bills for Americans amid surging AI energy demands.
Kevin Rudd to step down early as US Ambassador on March 31, 2026, returning to Asia Society presidency. Albanese thanks him for advancing AUKUS and bipartisan ties amid Trump-era challenges.
A viral story has Americans ditching cheese upon discovering that ~90% contains a genetically engineered enzyme (FPC) originally developed by Pfizer, now widely used globally—including in Australia—without mandatory GMO labeling. The backlash highlights calls for transparency in food production.
Surfer, bodybuilder and quantum computing professor Alexandra Kolla is chasing history as she aims to become Greece’s first female Olympic surfer, proving it’s never too late to dream big.
U.S. forces have seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera (formerly Bella 1) in the North Atlantic after a weeks-long pursuit, as part of efforts to enforce sanctions on illicit Venezuelan oil trades. The operation, confirmed by U.S. European Command, escalates tensions with Russia amid broader enforcement of a blockade on sanctioned vessels.
Seth Harp’s controversial X post identifying a Delta Force commander amid the Maduro operation was deleted for violating platform rules, igniting heated reactions online.
On Tuesday, more than six dozen teenage boys are expected to leap into the waters of Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs during the 120th annual Greek Orthodox Epiphany Day celebration.
The US has overhauled its childhood vaccine schedule in 2026, reducing routine recommendations from 17 to 11 diseases. Vaccines for rotavirus, influenza, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and meningococcal are now risk-based only — a major shift under HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Australia maintains a broader universal program.
Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has condemned Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for supporting the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it a blatant violation of international law and suggesting the true US motive is control over Venezuela’s oil reserves.
a high-risk pre-dawn raid on January 3, 2026, U.S. Delta Force commandos captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas, following months of CIA intelligence gathering. President Trump hailed the operation as a success against narco-terrorism, with Maduro now detained in New York facing federal charges.
Unverified social media claims allege U.S. strikes hit near Fort Tiuna, Venezuela’s defense headquarters, with smoke reported—but no confirmation from official sources, suggesting misinformation amid ongoing U.S. pressure on the Maduro regime.
Victoria Kafka Jones, the 34-year-old daughter of Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead early on January 1, 2026, at the Fairmont San Francisco hotel. Emergency services pronounced her deceased at the scene after responding to a medical emergency; no foul play is suspected, and the cause remains under investigation.
A sheep and goat pox outbreak in Greece has led to mass culling, threatening a global shortage of authentic PDO feta cheese in 2026, with restaurants and consumers already noticing smaller portions and supply issues.
