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1. Spanish parliamentary leader visits Pournara Migrant Center

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spanish-parliamentary-leader-visits-pournara-migrant-center

The President of Spain’s Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol Socias, visited the Pournara First Reception Centre in Cyprus on Tuesday, shedding light on the shared challenges of migration faced by both countries. ...

2. US lawmakers push to permanently lift Cyprus arms embargo

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lawmakers-push-to-permanently-lift-cyprus-arms-embargo

Leaders of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus submitted a bill at the US House o Representatives aimed at permanently lifting the arms embargo imposed by the United States on the Republic of Cyprus....

3. Jimmy Carter, champion of peace and humanity, dies at 100

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/jimmy-carter-champion-of-peace-and-humanity-dies-at-100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100....

4. Cyprus joins exclusive U.S. military training as first non-NATO country

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-joins-exclusive-u-s-military-training-as-first-non-nato-country

Cyprus and the United States are taking another major step in strengthening their defense relationship....

5. U.S. moves forward with $680 million arms deal to Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-moves-forward-with-$680-million-arms-deal-to-israel

The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms deal with Israel, even as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. ...

6. Marco Rubio’s key role in U.S.-Cyprus -Greece relations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/marco-rubio-s-key-role-in-u-s-cyprus-greece-relations

According to Lena Argiri of Kathimerini Greece, in early 2019, Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida, was approached by Gus Bilirakis, a fellow Republican U.S. Congressman, and members of the Greek-American lobby....

7. Greek-American representation in congress grows with six new members

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....

8. Trump declares victory: ''God spared me to save the country''

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-declares-victory-god-spared-me-to-save-the-country

Donald Trump has done it again. Not only is he back in the White House, but he’s also making history as the first former president to win a second, non-consecutive term....

9. Polls close in key US battlegrounds as Trump secures early wins

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polls-close-in-key-us-battlegrounds-as-trump-secures-early-wins

Polls have closed in the U.S. presidential election, including in all seven crucial swing states, as results start to trickle in....

10. America decides today: Key points on the US Election

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/america-decides-today-key-points-on-the-us-election

In one of the most pivotal U.S. elections in recent decades, the nation heads to the polls today as Kamala Harris faces off against Donald Trump. The race appears tight, polarizing American society while drawing worldwide attention. ...

11. What happens if Trump and Harris end up in a tie?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-happens-if-trump-and-harris-end-up-in-a-tie

In the lead-up to the 2024 election, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in national polls and key swing states....

12. Italy’s migrant transfer deal with Albania gains EU support

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/italy-s-migrant-transfer-deal-with-albania-gains-eu-support

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feels vindicated in her approach to immigration, as a recent agreement with Albania is emerging as a "model" that several EU member states are now openly discussing, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. ...

13. Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery conviction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/menendez-resigns-from-senate-after-bribery-conviction

Bob Menendez's resignation from the U.S. Senate became official Tuesday, following his July conviction on bribery charges. ...

14. Republicans question Kamala Harris’ readiness as Democratic Nominee

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/republicans-question-kamala-harris-readiness-as-democratic-nominee

With President Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, leading Republican lawmakers are intensifying calls for his resignation, arguing that if Biden is deemed unfit to run, he should not remain in office....

15. City council revokes honorary title for US Senator Robert Menendez

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/city-council-revokes-honorary-title-for-us-senator-robert-menendez

The Paphos City Council has revoked the decision to award U.S. Senator Robert Menendez the title of Honorary Citizen of Paphos and the Golden Key of the City....

16. Senator Menendez convicted on bribery charges

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senator-menendez-convicted-on-bribery-charges

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been convicted on multiple counts of bribery following a nine-week trial, a verdict that could potentially send him to prison for years. ...

17. Trump chooses JD Vance as Vice President for 2024

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-chooses-jd-vance-as-vice-president-for-2024

Donald Trump announced Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his vice-presidential running mate on Monday, marking the start of the Republican National Convention....

18. Kombos bolsters US relations while paving the path for Cyprus' future

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kombos-bolsters-us-relations-while-paving-the-path-for-cyprus-future

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos is currently on a diplomatic tour across three American states: Washington, New York, and Chicago. His agenda is packed with crucial meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the US and Cyprus,...

19. Foreign Minister begins US diplomatic blitz

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/foreign-minister-begins-diplomatic-blitz-in-the-us

Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantinos Kombos, embarks on a significant working visit to the United States, starting with engagements in Washington, New York, and Chicago....

20. Climate action

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/climate-action

Wopke Hoekstra has been the European Commissioner for Climate Action since 9 October 2023. Before assuming office in Brussels, he held various political positions in the Netherlands and worked in the private sector. ...

21. Biden approves over $1 billion in arms for Israel

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/biden-approves-over-$1-billion-in-arms-for-israel

The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it would send more than $1 billion in additional arms and ammunition to Israel......

22. No jurors chosen yet in senator Menendez’s corruption trial

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-jurors-chosen-yet-in-senator-menendez-s-corruption-trial

Jury selection began in the corruption trial of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez on Monday, with a judge excusing dozens of prospective jurors in a case that could affect the Democrat's political future and the makeup of the U.S. Senate....

23. Senate approves $95 billion war aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senate-approves-$95-billion-war-aid-package-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan

The Senate has passed $95bn (£76.2bn) in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delays and rows - with Joe Biden set to sign the legislation later....

24. Bob Menendez to implicate his wife in May corruption trial

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bob-menendez-to-implicate-his-wife-in-may-corruption-trial

In a case unsealed Tuesday, court papers suggest that Sen. Bob Menendez may seek exoneration at his May bribery trial by implicating his wife, according to CNN, ...

25. Another whistleblower sparks concerns over Boeing 787 Dreamliner safety

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-whistleblower-sparks-concerns-over-boeing-787-dreamliner-safety

According to the Washington Post, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is delving into fresh claims by a long-serving Boeing engineer asserting that sections of fuselages on the company's 787 Dreamliner planes have been improperly fastened together....

26. USA: 'No evidence of genocide by Israel in Gaza'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-no-evidence-of-genocide-by-israel-in-gaza

The United States does not have evidence that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as it carries out its war against Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a Senate hearing on Tuesday....

27. Turkish Official under fire for opposing NY resolution on Cyprus invasion

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-official-under-fire-for-opposing-ny-resolution-on-cyprus-invasion

The Turkish Consul-General in New York, Reyhan Özgür, is facing criticism after sending a letter opposing a resolution about Turkey's invasion of Cyprus....

28. Trump claims voting Democrat makes you a 'bad Jew'

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trump-claims-voting-democrat-makes-you-a-bad-jew

Former President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Monday with remarks suggesting that Jews who vote for Democrats harbor animosity towards Israel and their religion....

29. USA: House votes on bill to ban TikTok over national security worries

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/usa-house-votes-on-bill-to-ban-tiktok-over-national-security-worries

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday aiming to initiate a nationwide ban on the widely popular video app TikTok, unless its China-based owner sells the platform. ...

30. French senator Allizard heads to Cyprus for OSCE mission

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-senator-allizard-heads-to-cyprus-for-osce-mission

French Senator Pascal Allizard, Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation......

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