https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-s-bold-day-one-agenda-immigration-gender-policies-and-foreign-relations
President-elect Donald Trump has set an ambitious agenda for his first day in office, outlining policy goals on issues from immigration to energy and international relations. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-rescue-planes-sent-to-amsterdam-after-violent-attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered two rescue planes to Amsterdam following a violent incident targeting Israeli citizens, his office confirmed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-closely-monitors-weapon-system-renewal-processes
The spokesperson for the Turkish Ministry of Defense stated during the weekly press briefing that Ankara is "closely monitoring" the process of renewing weapon systems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-american-representation-in-congress-grows-with-six-new-members
Six Greek-Americans have been elected to the US House of Representatives in Tuesday’s presidential election, evenly representing the Democratic and Republican parties and strengthening the community’s voice in Congress by one....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/netanyahu-fires-defense-minister-gallant-amid-growing-political-tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after prolonged disputes on national security and domestic issues, further straining Netanyahu's coalition government....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/whether-its-kamala-or-trump-greece-is-confident-in-us-relations
As Greece watches Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, officials in Athens believe the country’s relationship with the U.S. will remain steady regardless of who wins, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-watches-u-s-election-as-it-pursues-defense-autonomy
As the U.S. holds its presidential election, Greece closely monitors the outcome, knowing it will influence the country’s defense and foreign policy ties with Washington. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-s-king-pelted-with-eggs-amid-fury-over-flood-response-in-valencia
Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia faced an angry backlash during a visit to the flood-ravaged Valencia region on Monday, where crowds hurled eggs and booed as they met with residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-becomes-a-key-player-in-u-s-military-strategy
Cyprus is working to strengthen its military cooperation with the United States, particularly following recent discussions between President Nicos Christodoulides and President Joe Biden....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-shifts-westward-with-historic-white-house-meeting
President Nicos Christodoulides recently met with U.S. President Joe Biden in a historic visit to the White House, marking a new chapter in Cyprus’ foreign policy as it turns toward the West, according to a report by Yiannis Ioannou in this Sunday's Kathimerini....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/how-cyprus-us-ties-reflect-a-new-era-of-strategic-partnership
The power of imagery may have, in some cases, overshadowed the invitation to the Oval Office, but Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides’ meeting with outgoing U.S. President Joseph Biden was nonetheless substantive. ...
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/biden-backs-cyprus-unity-recalls-sad-50-year-division-in-white-house-meeting
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides met with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, marking a major milestone in U.S.-Cyprus relations and emphasizing renewed U.S. support for a bizonal, bicommunal federation as a solution to the Cyprus issue....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tensions-ease-in-deneia-as-turkish-troops-farmers-withdraw-amid-un-monitoring
Turkish soldiers and farmers who had gathered in the buffer zone near Deneia early Wednesday have withdrawn after blocking Greek Cypriot farmers from accessing their fields, according to local authorities.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/politico-eu-urged-to-establish-spy-agency-to-combat-espionage
The European Union needs a dedicated intelligence agency to strengthen defense against espionage and foreign interference, according to a new report from former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, released Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-korea-sends-10-000-troops-to-aid-russia-sparking-international-alarm
Western leaders say North Korea has sent roughly 10,000 soldiers to bolster Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, a move Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says risks escalating the conflict beyond Ukrainian borders....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-honors-1940-heroes-with-national-day-parade
Cyprus commemorated "Ohi Day" on Monday, honoring Greece's 1940 defiance against Axis forces with ceremonies and a military parade in Nicosia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-zelenskyy-s-make-russia-small-again-t-shirt-sparks-kremlin-fury
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stirred up strong reactions from Moscow after wearing a T-shirt with the bold slogan, ''Make Russia small again,'' during his nightly address on Wednesday. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/north-korea-sends-troops-to-russia-raising-concerns-over-their-role-in-ukraine-conflict
The U.S. government has reported that North Korea has sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia, raising concerns that they may be deployed to fight in Ukraine....
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/turkish-exile-fethullah-gulen-erdoğan-s-rival-dies-at-83
Fethullah Gülen, the Turkish scholar and preacher accused by Ankara......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aircraft-deployed-to-combat-paphos-fire-after-limassol-flames-tamed
A new wildfire has broken out in the Paphos district, specifically in the Pittokopos area, just hours after a blaze in Limassol was brought under control....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-strengthens-military-ties-in-crete-with-key-partners-in-medusa-13-2024
The multinational aeronautical exercise "MEDUSA-13/2024" took place in the maritime area of Crete from 11 to 20 October 2024, with the participation of aeronautical assets and Special Operations Units from Cyprus, Greece, Egypt, France and Saudi Arabia....
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/guterres-shifts-cyprus-talks-towards-a-confederation
At an informal dinner last Tuesday in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres subtly introduced a new approach to the Cyprus problem, one that moves beyond the long-standing frameworks of a bizonal, bicommunal federation...
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/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....
