https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-s-white-house-visit-sparks-hope-and-debate-over-path-to-unity
Cypriots are closely watching President Nicos Christodoulides' recent White House meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, seeing it as a pivotal moment that could bolster efforts toward a fair solution to the Cyprus problem. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/biden-christodoulides-talk-future-of-defense-partnership
The visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to the White House and his meeting with Joe Biden outline the excellent status of Cypriot-American relations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-turkey-slams-christodoulides-biden-meeting-as-diplomatic-defeat
The Turkish opposition labeled the meeting between Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides and U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday as a major setback for Turkish diplomacy, claiming it offered Greece and Cyprus an upper hand in regional affairs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-white-house-visit-reflects-us-cyprus-unity-ahead-of-us-election
The official visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to the White House today underscores the deepening strategic partnership between Cyprus and the United States. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fareed-zakaria-warns-of-a-turbulent-future-for-america
In a recent interview with Kathimerini's Alexis Papachellas, CNN's Fareed Zakaria shared his insights on the current state of U.S. politics and its implications for both the nation and the world. Here are the key points from their discussion:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-bans-unrwa-restricting-key-aid-services-to-palestinian-refugees
Israel’s parliament has passed legislation to bar the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within its borders, a move that could drastically impact services for millions of Palestinian refugees living in occupied territories....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/16-injured-as-truck-crashes-into-bus-stop-near-gillot-israel
A serious incident unfolded earlier today when a truck crashed into a bus stop at a busy intersection near Gillot in central Israel, injuring several people, according to Israeli police....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/goodbye-and-thanks-for-all-the-halloumi
I depart Cyprus after a little over two years as the British High Commissioner. What are my main reflections?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-leader-in-waiting-killed-in-israeli-airstrike
Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, a high-ranking official and heir apparent to its current leader Hassan Nasrallah, following an Israeli airstrike.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heart-wrenching-video-highlights-the-plight-of-children-in-gaza
A heartbreaking video has emerged from Gaza, capturing the dire circumstances faced by children caught in the ongoing conflict. In the footage, a young girl walks barefoot on the road, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-under-siege-as-cyberattacks-raise-alarms
Since October 17, hackers have been launching a series of targeted attacks on various organizations and companies across Cyprus, sparking public debate about the country's ability to fend off cyber threats. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-targets-hezbollah-linked-bank-in-air-strikes-on-beirut
Israel launched multiple air strikes across Beirut and southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds, including branches of a bank accused of financially supporting the militant group. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-egypt-talks-focus-on-gaza-lebanon-ceasefires
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Egypt, marking the first trip by an Iranian foreign minister to Cairo since 2013....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/katz-to-erdogan-take-back-your-murderer-friend-in-fiery-social-media-post
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was the first public official to announce the death of Yahya Sinwar, took to social media today with a harsh message directed at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hermes-airports-website-under-attack-authorities-assure-no-disruption
Hermes Airports' website was targeted in a cyberattack today, but initial reports indicate that airport operations remain unaffected, the company said.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/idf-confirms-death-of-hamas-leader-sinwar
Israeli forces announced Thursday night that they had killed Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's Gaza leader and mastermind of the October 7 attack on southern Israel, during a firefight in Rafah, southern Gaza. The operation occurred on Wednesday, though Sinwar’s identity was only confirmed later through DNA testing....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/record-tourist-numbers-for-2024-slightly-surpassing-pre-pandemic-levels
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached 3.27 million between January and September 2024, marking a 4.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-on-high-alert-after-cyberattack-threat-by-hackers
Cyprus state services are closely monitoring developments following a warning of an imminent cyberattack targeting the country's critical infrastructure, although no attack has occurred yet, according to well-informed sources....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-probes-possible-death-of-hamas-leader-yahya-sinwar-in-gaza-strike
The Israeli military said it is investigating whether Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza since 2017, was killed during its operations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-expected-to-strike-iran-before-us-election-day
American officials anticipate that Israel will retaliate against Iran for its recent attack before November 5, sources told CNN. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flight-cancellations-leave-air-haifa-struggling-for-passengers
Air Haifa, a new low-cost airline, completed its inaugural flight on the Tel Aviv-Larnaca route yesterday morning. Upon returning from Larnaca, passengers were surprised to find the flight nearly empty, a rare occurrence during this peak travel season for the Israeli aviation industry....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-and-cyprus-in-talks-for-natural-gas-supply
The energy ministries of Israel and Cyprus are currently engaged in discussions aimed at potential cooperation in the energy sector, according to a report by S&P Global. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-100-us-troops-deployed-to-israel-as-war-in-gaza-escalates
The United States is deploying one of its most advanced missile defense systems, along with approximately 100 troops, to Israel, deepening its involvement in the escalating conflict in the Middle East ahead of an expected Israeli offensive on Iran, according to U.S. media reports.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/med9-summit-in-cyprus-pushes-for-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza
At a time when the war crisis in the Middle East is intensifying, raising global concerns, the 11th summit of southern European leaders in Cyprus provided a platform for the EU to address criticism of its inaction on calls for a ceasefire. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-night-of-remembrance-as-israel-honors-victims-of-the-oct-7th-massacre
On the evening of October 7, 2024, the Israeli Embassy organized a poignant memorial ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-archbishop-urges-global-action-for-peace-hostages-release
Archbishop Georgios of Cyprus, who received October 7 terrorist attack survivor, Gal Gilboa Dalal, called on the leaders of the powerful countries in the world to exercise their influence for peace in the region and for all the hostages to return to their homes, according to a statement from the Archbishopric....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-4-million-passengers-at-cyprus-airports
September ended on a positive note regarding passenger traffic at Larnaka and Pafos Airports, Hermes Airports says in a press release, noting that an all-time record for the month has been set....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/israel-slams-un-chief-in-unprecedented-diplomatic-clash
This might be one of the harshest criticisms ever directed at United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. It’s not just the fact that Israel declared him a ''persona non grata,'' banning him from the country, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hezbollah-strikes-haifa-as-israel-marks-one-year-since-hamas-attack-on-festival
Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel's third-largest city, Haifa, early Monday, coinciding with the first anniversary of the Gaza war, which has heightened tensions across the Middle East....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australians-evacuate-to-cyprus-as-conflict-in-lebanon-intensifies
Australia commenced a significant evacuation of its nationals from Lebanon on Saturday, utilizing Cyprus as a transit point due to intensified Israeli military actions against Hezbollah. ...
