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121. Mario Nava advocates bicommunal energy project in Cyprus

A bicommunal photovoltaic power plant would increase cooperation in the energy field and build trust, Mario Nava, the Director-General of the European......

122. Mistreatment of Israeli hostages caught on camera

Families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas released a harrowing video on Wednesday depicting the mistreatment of women detained by the militant group....

123. BBC: Climate change linked to turbulence

Severe turbulence caused a Singapore Airlines flight to plunge 7,000 feet, leading to one death and injuring 79 passengers, according to a report by the BBC. ...

124. Police arrest 58-year-old for growing marijuana in garden

A 58-year-old man was arrested by the Cyprus Anti-Narcotics Unit (YCAN) in the Larnaca district on Tuesday for allegedly cultivating cannabis in his home....

125. Passenger dies as Singapore Airlines flight encounters severe turbulence (pics)

A passenger died and several others were injured today when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, forcing an emergency landing in Thailand....

126. Beluga whale trapped in Seoul skyscraper aquarium

In the heart of Seoul's bustling cityscape, Bella the beluga whale resides on the ground floor of the world's sixth-highest skyscraper, where she has spent a decade swimming aimlessly in a small, barren enclosure at the Aquarium of Another Life....

127. US CENTCOM continues to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza

US CENTCOM said on Monday that its personnel continued to support the delivery of humanitarian assistance into Gaza....

128. Navigating summer stalemates in the Cyprus conundrum

Historically, there has never been a peak in the Cyprus problem during the summer. The last significant event in Crans-Montana occurred at the start of the season....

129. Humanitarian aid ship en route to Gaza, expected arrival in 18 hours

A joint effort between the United States and the United Kingdom is underway to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Departing from Larnaka port on Wednesday, the USAV JAMES LOUX, a vessel of the US Army, is en route to Gaza with a fresh shipment of aid for the population....

130. Slovak Prime Minister injured in apparent assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fizzo is recovering from gunshot wounds sustained while greeting citizens and has regained consciousness following extensive surgery, as reported by Slovak media....

131. Slovakian Prime Minister shot after government meeting (video)

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured in a shooting following a government meeting, according to a report by the news agency TASR on Wednesday. ...

132. Colin Stewart briefs PACE rapporteur on Cyprus Peace efforts

UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus and Head of UNFICYP Colin Stewart provided an update on peacebuilding efforts in Cyprus during a meeting with Italian MP Piero Fassino,...

133. Melinda Gates steps down from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Melinda Gates Steps Down from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Receives $12.5 Billion Settlement in Divorce Agreement ...

134. Chaos ensues amid passport control issues at UK airports

Chaos erupted at airports across the United Kingdom on Tuesday as several major hubs confirmed a nationwide border issue, causing extensive delays and frustration among travelers....

135. Navalnaya accuses Putin of lies, theft, and murder

Exiled Kremlin critic, Yulia Navalnaya, launched scathing accusations against Vladimir Putin today, branding him as a ''liar, thief, murderer,'' just moments before the commencement of his fifth presidential inauguration, marking his return to the helm of Russia....

136. Ellinikon, Europe's largest smart city, begins its transformation

137. EU announces €1B aid package for Lebanon during visit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a substantial €1 billion support package for Lebanon, emphasizing the European Union's enduring commitment to assist the country and its people....

138. Israel threatens Rafah invasion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken that Israel will invade Rafah if Hamas continues to make an end to the war a condition of the hostage deal, two Israeli and US officials said....

139. Student protests spread across US universities over Israel-Hamas conflict (vid)

Student protests have erupted at colleges nationwide over the Israel-Hamas conflict. It began with over 100 demonstrators arrested at Columbia University last week...

140. Horse covered in blood bolts through Central London

Central London was thrown into chaos today as a horse, spooked during a routine training exercise, bolted through the streets, triggering a dramatic stampede that left five people injured and several vehicles damaged. ...

141. Arrest made in Paris Iranian consulate bomb scare

The French police arrested a man who threatened to blow himself up at the Iranian consulate in Paris. Initial reports from French media indicate that he did not have explosives on him. ...

142. US blocks UN resolution recognizing Palestinian statehood

The United States blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution on Thursday that would have recognized a Palestinian state, sparking sharp criticism from Palestinian leaders....

143. Israel strikes Iran, air defenses activated amid rising tensions

Iran has fired air defense batteries amid reports of explosions near a major airbase in Isfahan province, according to state media, amidst escalating tensions following Iran’s retaliatory strike on Israel following an attack against its consulate in Syria....

144. Shorter wait times for US visa appointments

Cyprus citizens now experience one of the swiftest visa appointment wait times globally, according to Rena Bitter, the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs at the US Embassy in Cyprus....

145. EU acts against Russian-owned companies

The European Commission released guidelines on the implementation of the new article 5r of Council Regulation 833/2014 of the 12th package of restrictive......

146. Dubai hit by two years' worth of rain in a single day

In an unprecedented event, Dubai experienced torrential rainfall equivalent to two years' worth of precipitation in just one day, leading to severe flash flooding that brought the city to a standstill....

147. US sanctions Cyprus-based entities linked to arms network

On Monday, the United States announced sanctions against ten individuals and twelve entities, with two of them operating within a global arms network and registered in Cyprus....

148. Historic old stock exchange in Denmark engulfed in flames (video)

Denmark’s Old Stock Exchange has been engulfed in flames, with television pictures on Tuesday showing the fire ripping through the historic building in the center of the capital....

149. UN officials visit Cyprus for management committee session

UNSG's Special Representative in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, welcomed Catherine Pollard and Martha Lopez from the UN Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance in New York who are paying a visit to the UN in Cyprus...

150. Sydney: Knife attack on priest amid recent tragedy (video)

A stabbing attack has reportedly taken place inside a Sydney church just days after a knifeman killed six people in a Westfield shopping center....