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1. Tehran avoids escalating conflict with Israel

Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war....

2. In the face of threats, Biden tells Israel to 'take the win'

The Biden administration congratulated Israel on successfully intercepting over 300 missiles and drones launched by Iran, with US support....

3. 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....

4. Accelerated aging linked to rising young adult cancer rates

Researchers investigating the surge in certain cancers among younger adults have uncovered a potential link to accelerated biological aging, according to CNN....

5. New Jersey and New York shaken by strongest quake in 100 years

A rare magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolted New Jersey on Friday, surprising residents across the Northeast United States, an area unaccustomed to significant seismic activity....

6. Turkish Cypriot leader meets US officials before UN talks

Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, held discussions with State Department officials in Washington as part of his visit to the United States, where he is scheduled to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York today....

7. Celebrating Greek independence, a White House tradition

On Thursday, President Joe Biden hosted a ceremony at the White House celebrating Greek independence. Some have questioned the usefulness of these annual gatherings, claiming that they lack substance and serve only public relations purposes....

8. America's airports finally win the restroom race

After a decade-long slump, American airports are celebrating a resurgence in restroom excellence....

9. 'Dirty fuel' suspected in Baltimore bridge collapse tragedy

Federal, state, and local authorities are launching a comprehensive investigation into the tragic Baltimore bridge collapse, focusing on various potential factors, including the possibility of contaminated fuel playing a role. ...

10. Russian oil payments delayed amid sanctions scrutiny

Russian oil companies are facing significant delays in receiving payments for crude and fuel as banks in China, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exercise increased caution over potential U.S. secondary sanctions, according to eight sources familiar with the matter....

11. Guests rejoice as Airbnb puts an end to spy cameras

In a significant move applauded by privacy advocates, Airbnb has announced plans to prohibit the use of surveillance cameras in its rentals, effective April 30th. ...

12. Occupied territories are a 'black hole' for illicit funds

The recent update to the US-UK sanctions list, active since last April and aimed at Russia, continues to scrutinize Cypriot-based entities suspected of violating the Russian embargo. ...

13. White House faces pressure as UN Gaza ceasefire resolution passes

The UN Security Council has passed a resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza, a move that led to Israel canceling a high-level visit to Washington after the US abstained from the vote. ...

14. March Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries. ...

15. UN passes ceasefire resolution in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council has made a significant move by passing a resolution urging for a ceasefire in Gaza for the remainder of Ramadan....

16. Man jailed for threats against US Election Administrator

Election officials across the United States are facing a barrage of baseless hostility as they strive to fulfill their duties, according to the head of a federal task force aimed at safeguarding the election community from violent threats....

17. 35 countries join hands for 'Amalthea' plan

Following the successful delivery of humanitarian aid by the NGO ''World Central Kitchen'' through Cyprus, and the activation of the humanitarian corridor ''Amalthea'' by sea in Cyprus, ...

18. Trust issues rise as US congress stalls Ukraine aid

Who fears and trusts the United States? This crucial question is being asked at this time, not by opponents of the US, but by some of the people who held very important positions in Washington. Congress has frozen the process of approving military aid to Ukraine....

19. Paris Olympics rekindles condom tradition in athletes' village

As Paris gears up for this summer's Olympic Games, organizers are reinstating a longstanding tradition: distributing condoms in the athletes' village. ...

20. Cyprus sets sights on US tourists with digital campaign

Cyprus is gearing up to launch a digital campaign aimed at promoting itself as a holiday destination in the United States, with a focus on the East Coast regions of New York, Washington DC, Boston, and Philadelphia....

21. Washington to Larnaca via Bucharest

The proposal for the Gaza sea corridor has gained momentum, with Cyprus's groundwork and the deteriorating Middle East humanitarian situation cited as catalysts, according to a report by George Kakouris in this Sunday's printed edition of Kathimerini....

22. Von der Leyen inspects Gaza aid efforts

The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is set to visit Cyprus on Friday with the backdrop of EU support for the Republic of Cyprus' initiative to create a humanitarian corridor to the Gaza Strip....

23. US senators allow F-16 sale to Turkey despite concerns

US senators declined on Thursday to block the sale of F-16s to Turkey, despite voicing deep disdain for Turkey’s conduct as an ally. They were upholding an unofficial bargain that Turks would get the fighter jets if they stopped blocking Sweden’s accession to NATO....

24. EY survey: Cybersecurity tops global CROs' concerns

EY Global Bank Risk Survey 2023 finds CRO role has expanded and evolved....

25. US airman dies after setting himself on fire in Israeli Embassy protest

A 25-year-old active-duty member of the United States Air Force, Aaron Bushnell, set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an apparent act of protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. ...

26. Cyprus: The new epicenter of U.S. military strategy in the Mediterranean

In a significant development, the United States and Cyprus are strengthening their defense and security ties, marking a shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean. ...

27. A tale of two nations, Greece's stability amidst America's unraveling

It’s a strange thing: Greece has become a relatively predictable, politically stable country. I wouldn’t say boring, because we still have a long way to go. At the same time, the United States is no longer the predictable, stable country we used to know....

28. Trump fined $354.9 million in New York civil fraud trial

Former US President Donald Trump faces a hefty fine of $354.9 million (£281.6 million) following a civil fraud trial in New York. Including interest, he must pay at least $453.5 million (£359.9 million). ...

29. Netanyahu's party divided over US-Arab peace initiative for Gaza

Reports of a joint US-Arab peace plan for Gaza, including a "tight timeline" for establishing a Palestinian state, have stirred strong reactions among Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right allies. ...

30. US firmly rejects two-state solution for Cyprus settlement