https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-sanctions-icc-in-defense-of-netanyahu
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), blasting its actions as ''illegal and unjustifiable'' after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-signs-order-banning-transgender-women-from-women-s-sports
In a controversial move that’s stirring up strong opinions across the country, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/alexandroupolis-and-cyprus-in-ankara-s-crosshairs
From the upgrading of Alexandroupolis as a naval base to the military support of Cyprus, the strategic rearrangement of the region raises serious questions about the future security balances in the Mediterranean and the Balkans....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-wants-us-to-‘take-over-and-‘own-gaza-in-shocking-proposal
In a stunning policy shift, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a plan for the United States to ''take over'' and ''own'' Gaza, proposing a redevelopment initiative that he claims would turn the war-torn enclave into the ''Riviera of the Middle East.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-warns-of-strong-response-to-possible-us-tariffs
The European Union has expressed deep concern over potential US trade measures, cautioning that any tariffs imposed on European goods would trigger a firm response....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/europe-at-a-crossroads-act-now-or-fade-into-irrelevance
Cyprus MP Michalis Sophocleous has laid out a stark and urgent vision for the European Union’s future. His recent statement on X is not just a policy wishlist—it’s a call for Europe to wake up before it becomes a relic of the past....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-hints-at-new-tariffs-on-eu-imports-as-trade-tensions-escalate
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the European Union (EU) could be the next target of US tariffs, following the imposition of 25% levies on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadliest-u-s-aviation-disaster-in-nearly-25-years-claims-67-lives
A horrific midair collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet on January 29, 2025, has resulted in the deaths of all 67 people aboard the two aircraft....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/american-airlines-jet-collides-with-us-military-helicopter-leaving-dozens-dead
A tragic mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., has left at least 30 people dead after an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people crashed into the Potomac River....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-announces-killing-of-15-kurdish-fighters
Turkey announced today that it had killed 13 Kurdish fighters in northern Syria and two in Iraq....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-pushes-for-federal-workforce-cuts—a-move-cyprus-could-learn-from
President Donald Trump is making big changes in the U.S. government, offering federal employees a deal to leave their jobs if they don’t want to return to the office. T...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/chinese-ai-startup-deepseek-shakes-us-tech-and-wall-st
In a major turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has called the Chinese start-up DeepSeek a ''game-changer'' for the future of artificial intelligence (AI), urging the U.S. tech industry to "wake up" in response to the sudden disruption the company has caused. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-orders-release-of-secret-assassination-files
In a move stirring significant controversy, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the declassification of decades-old government records tied to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-addresses-national-challenges-in-first-white-house-interview-videos
In his first television interview since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump offered a wide-ranging assessment of national issues, asserting that America's challenges are "all solvable" and emphasizing the unity of the Republican congressional caucus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/$500-billion-ai-project-aims-to-transform-the-u-s-but-sparks-rivalries
President Donald Trump and leading tech executives have announced an ambitious $500 billion project, dubbed "Stargate," aimed at expanding AI data centers across the United States. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/trump-backs-elon-musk-as-potential-tiktok-buyer
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for the idea of Elon Musk purchasing TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by China's ByteDance. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-ing-the-system-trump-s-greek-american-allies-shape-u-s-policy
Donald Trump’s administration is certainly influenced by several Greek Americans who are playing key roles in shaping U.S. policies. As Trump gets ready to be sworn in for his second term, these Greeks are not only helping to execute his vision but also ensuring that the U.S.-Greece relationship remains strong....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/un-chief-warns-of-serious-violation-if-israel-annexes-west-bank
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised serious concerns today over the potential annexation of the West Bank by Israel, calling it a ''very serious violation of international law.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-declares-immigration-emergency-in-first-act
On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump hit the ground running, signing a wave of executive actions aimed at undoing much of his predecessor’s legacy. The day was packed with bold decisions, controversial pardons, and a few unexpected twists....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tech-giants-and-high-profile-figures-attend-trump-s-inauguration-service
Tech leaders and media moguls were front and center at the inauguration of President-elect Trump today...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-u-s-relations-grows-under-biden-but-what-s-next-with-trump
In recent years, Cyprus and the United States have significantly strengthened their ties, with Joe Biden's administration taking bold steps to solidify the relationship....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tiktok-goes-dark-in-the-us-what-happened-and-what-s-next
TikTok, the popular social media app, disappeared from U.S. app stores late Saturday night after a federal law banning its operation came into effect. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-tariff-plans-could-hurt-cyprus-economy
The looming inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has stirred concern across the Eurozone, and Cyprus is no exception....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-condemns-u-s-military-support-for-cyprus
Turkey has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration’s recent decision to include Cyprus in three U.S. defense programs, just hours before Joe Biden handed over the presidency to Donald Trump. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-and-trump-clash-over-credit-for-gaza-ceasefire-deal
After months of intense negotiations, a long-awaited ceasefire agreement in Gaza was finally achieved, but not without a little drama over who should take the credit. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-and-hamas-agree-to-ceasefire-and-hostage-exchange
Israel and Hamas have struck a pivotal agreement to end the fighting in Gaza, marking a potential conclusion to a 15-month-long war that has devastated the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-announces-$770-payments-for-california-wildfire-victims
In an effort to provide swift relief to those affected by California's devastating wildfires, President Joe Biden announced one-time payments of $770 for victims....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/zelenskyy-offers-ukrainian-firefighters-to-help-battle-california-wildfires
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a remark from Donald Trump Jr. by offering to send Ukrainian firefighters to help battle the devastating wildfires in California....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-justice-system-meets-police-academy
Former Justice Minister Nikos Kosis likened recent prisoner escapes to a slapstick comedy featuring Thanasis Veggos, the beloved Greek comedian. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes
As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....