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31. EU leaders reach agreement on 50-billion-euro fund for Ukraine amidst Orban standoff

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-leaders-reach-agreement-on-50-billion-euro-fund-for-ukraine-amidst-orban-standoff

European Union leaders, after weeks of tense negotiations, have secured a breakthrough agreement, compelling Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary to endorse a 50-billion-euro fund for Ukraine....

32. Congress urges Biden: Host Cyprus President at the White House

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/congress-urges-biden-host-cyprus-president-at-the-white-house

Greek-American US Congress members of the Hellenic Caucus have sent a letter to US President Joe Biden, urging him to formally welcome the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, to the White House, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus....

33. US cities struggle as record 36,000 migrants arrive

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-cities-struggle-as-record-36-000-migrants-arrive

The United States finds itself at a pivotal moment as cities across the nation grapple with a surge in migrants, placing President Joe Biden under increasing pressure from both Republicans and Democrats....

34. Divisions in Cyprus amplify fact-checking challenges

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/divisions-in-cyprus-amplify-fact-checking-challenges

Cyprus, an ethnically divided island in the Mediterranean, is like any other nation: It’s been hit by a wave of misinformation, and residents are trying to keep up....

35. Biden: Playing into Putin's hands on Ukraine aid threat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-playing-into-putin-s-hands-on-ukraine-aid-threat

In a bold statement, President Joe Biden minced no words as he warned Republicans about unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin....

36. Hunter Biden indicted on tax charges amid intensifying legal woes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunter-biden-indicted-on-tax-charges-amid-intensifying-legal-woes

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, faces new legal challenges as he was indicted on Thursday on nine tax charges in California. The charges, comprising three felonies and six misdemeanors, are in addition to federal firearms charges in Delaware....

37. Banks fail Menendez's quiz on $4 billion consumer paybacks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banks-fail-menendez-s-quiz-on-$4-billion-consumer-paybacks

In a fiery congressional hearing on Wednesday, Senator Bob Menendez targeted Wall Street's top executives, putting them in the hot seat with a pop quiz on their firms' financial misdeeds....

38. Astronauts capture striking views of Tiangong space station before earth return

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/astronauts-capture-striking-views-of-tiangong-space-station-before-earth-return

In a historic moment, China's Shenzhou 16 mission bid farewell to the Tiangong Space Station, offering a unique glimpse of the entire structure through high-definition imagery. The departure marked the first comprehensive imaging of Tiangong since its orbital arrival....

39. South Korea breaks with tradition, announcing plans to ban dog meat consumption

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/south-korea-breaks-with-tradition-announcing-plans-to-ban-dog-meat-consumption

South Korea is set to ban eating dogs by 2027, according to the policy chief of the ruling People Power Party, Yu Eui-dong. At a meeting with government officials and animal rights activists, ...

40. A decade ago, Amazon launching drones for parcel deliveries

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-decade-ago-amazon-launching-drones-for-parcel-deliveries

Exactly a decade ago, Amazon revealed a program that aimed to revolutionize shopping and shipping. Drones launched from a central hub would waft through the skies delivering just about everything anyone could need....

41. Biden administration plans $320M bomb transfer to Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-administration-plans-$320m-bomb-transfer-to-israel

President Joe Biden's administration has informed the U.S. Congress that it is planning a $320 million transfer of precision bombs for Israel, a source familiar with the plan said on Monday....

42. Biden's cabinet seeks $105 billion aid for Israel and Ukraine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-s-cabinet-seeks-$105-billion-aid-for-israel-and-ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make the case Tuesday that the United States should immediately send aid to Israel and Ukraine, testifying at a Senate hearing as the administration’s massive $105 billion emergency aid request for conflicts in those countries and others has already hit roadblocks in the divided Congress. ...

43. UN warns of potential war crimes amid Israel-Gaza violence surge

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-warns-of-potential-war-crimes-amid-israel-gaza-violence-surge

The United Nations has warned that there was “clear evidence” that war crimes may have been committed in “the explosion of violence in Israel and Gaza”....

44. Gaza death toll surpasses 4,000 as conflict continues

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-death-toll-surpasses-4-000-as-conflict-continues

In a harrowing revelation, Israel's military has disclosed that 20 children under the age of 18 are among 200 hostages currently being held in Gaza, following the series of attacks by Hamas on October 7th. ...

45. Biden admin criticized as official resigns over Israel policy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-admin-criticized-as-official-resigns-over-israel-policy

A veteran US state department official has quit over what he described as the Biden administration’s “intellectual bankruptcy” in sending more weapons and ammunition to Israel, as Gaza health officials said Israeli bombing had killed more than 3,700 people....

46. Senator Menendez faces explosive new charges of Egypt connection

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senator-menendez-faces-explosive-new-charges-of-egypt-connection

US senator Robert Menendez, who is already facing corruption charges, has now been accused of acting as a foreign agent of Egypt. ...

47. Did Iran fuel Hamas attack on Israel?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/did-iran-fuel-hamas-attack-on-israel

The US intelligence community is digging through its stores of data and tasking the nation’s spy agencies to hunt for fresh clues to determine whether Iran played a direct role in Saturday’s deadly attack on Israel by Hamas, a senior Biden administration official said Tuesday....

48. Hamas praise rally in Times Square shocks nation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hamas-praise-rally-in-times-square-shocks-nation

At a pro-Hamas rally in the heart of New York City, speaker after speaker praised the slaughter of civilians that had taken place in Israel on Saturday, after the terrorist group overwhelmed Israeli defenses in an audacious, unexpected raid. ...

49. China's plans to outshine NASA in orbit

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/china-s-plans-to-outshine-nasa-in-orbit

China plans to expand its space station to six modules from three in coming years, offering astronauts from other nations an alternative platform for near-Earth missions as the NASA-led International Space Station (ISS) nears the end of its lifespan....

50. Israeli Minister's prayerful visit to Riyadh signals thawing ties with Saudi Arabia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-minister-s-prayerful-visit-to-riyadh-signals-thawing-ties-with-saudi-arabia

As a sign of movement on the road to peace with Saudi Arabia, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi read from a Torah Scroll and prayed the morning service at his hotel in Riyadh together with others in his 14-member delegation....

51. Executives Club of Cyprus announces Youth Tech Fest Cyprus 2023

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/executives-club-of-cyprus-announces-youth-tech-fest-cyprus-2023

The Executives Club of Cyprus is delighted to announce the forthcoming Youth Tech Fest Cyprus 2023, accessible at www.youthtechfest.com....

52. New senate chairman eyes Turkey's F-16 deal

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-senate-chairman-eyes-turkey-s-f-16-deal

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s new chairman on Thursday said he would look at Turkey’s $20 billion Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet deal and that more issues than Sweden’s ascension to NATO would affect the decision on lifting his predecessor’s longstanding hold....

53. Menendez faces corruption charges, cash and gold bars found in home

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/menendez-faces-corruption-charges-cash-and-gold-bars-found-in-home

Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey is facing corruption charges, accused of secretly aiding Egypt's authoritarian government and using his political influence to protect a friend in exchange for cash and gold bars. ...

54. Senator Menendez rejects bribery charges, calls them 'baseless'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senator-menendez-rejects-bribery-charges-calls-them-baseless

US Senator Bob Menendez on Friday vehemently rejected the bribery offenses he and his wife were charged with by federal prosecutors in connection with their relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, calling them “baseless.”...

55. Mexican congressional hearing unveils extraterrestrial specimens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mexican-congressional-hearing-unveils-extraterrestrial-specimens

Mexican lawmakers heard testimony that "we are not alone" in the universe and saw the alleged remains of non-human beings in an extraordinary hearing marking the Latin American country's first congressional event on UFOs....

56. Former President hosts dinner for US Senate's Menendez

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/former-president-hosts-dinner-for-us-senate-s-menendez

In an exclusive gathering, former President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, opened his Limassol residence for an official dinner, welcoming the Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, Robert Menendez. President Christodoulides also attended the event, which unfolded at 21:00 local time on August 24th....

57. US eases defense trade rules for Cyprus in 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-eases-defense-trade-rules-for-cyprus-in-2024

The US Secretary of State has lifted the Defense Trade Restrictions on the Republic of Cyprus for the fiscal year 2024....

58. US senator to speak at diaspora conference at the University of Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-senator-to-speak-at-diaspora-conference-at-the-university-of-cyprus

US Senator Robert Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is set to speak at the upcoming World Congress of Cyprus Diaspora, scheduled from August 23-25 in Nicosia....

59. Cyprus condemns US congressman's illegal visit to Turkish-occupied north

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-condemns-us-congressman-s-illegal-visit-to-turkish-occupied-north

The Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong condemnation of the recent unauthorized visit made by American congressman Pete Sessions to the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus. ...

60. Trump to stand trial for Capitol riot charges

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-to-stand-trial-for-capitol-riot-charges

Donald Trump is due to appear in court to face charges over involvement in the January 6th Capitol riots. ...

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