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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-rising-israel-iran-tensions
When Saddam Hussein attacked the center of Tel Aviv with scud missiles in January 1991, Israeli citizens wore gas masks due to the risk of chemical attacks. It took 33 years for Israel to face another missile attack from a sovereign state....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/gaza-crisis-deepens-as-hamas-rejects-ceasefire
Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-president-condemns-azerbaijan-s-collaboration-plans
The President of Cyprus' House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, is taking action against Azerbaijan's plan to collaborate with the ''parliament'' of the illegal regime in Turkish-occupied Cyprus. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-strike-kills-hamas-leader-s-sons-amid-cease-fire-talks
Israeli aircraft carried out a strike in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of three sons of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh. The attack also claimed the lives of four of Haniyeh's grandchildren, according to Hamas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-resort-to-restricted-varosha-s-story-unveiled
A new documentary titled ''Varosha European Fenced-off City'' is shedding light on the enduring plight of Varosha, a once-thriving Mediterranean resort turned military zone, forbidden to European citizens for the past five decades....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-and-von-der-leyen-strategize-on-cyprus-migration-crisis
In a cordial atmosphere, the meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen took place today, Sunday, April 7, in Athens....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-lauds-china-s-peace-plan-for-ukraine
In a statement on Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov lauded China's proposal as the "most reasonable" plan for resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-stumped-on-declared-cash
The question of the whereabouts of over 90 million euros in cash allegedly spent by travelers arriving in Cyprus through Larnaca and Paphos airports in the last 15 months remains unanswered by competent state authorities....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-admits-grave-mistake-in-airstrike-killing-british-volunteers
Three British aid workers killed in Gaza have been identified following an airstrike that Israel has acknowledged as a ''grave mistake.''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-estonia-pledge-deeper-ties-across-borders
The similarities between Cyprus and Estonia, despite their geographical distance, noted on Wednesday in Nicosia......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ankara-s-firm-stand-on-cyprus-problem-stalls-progress-un-envoy-reports
Significant challenges arise in the attempt to reignite efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue within the established......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/afp-humanitarian-aid-ship-spotted-off-gaza-coast
In a significant development, the first aid vessel en route to the Gaza Strip through a recently established maritime corridor has been spotted off the coast of the conflict-stricken territory, according to an AFP journalist's report....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/christodoulides-ready-for-talks-with-tatar
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has expressed his willingness to meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, under the observation of UN Secretary General's personal envoy Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/surging-numbers-of-illegal-residents-deported-in-2024
The Cyprus Police announced on Sunday that a total of 2,247 individuals, found to be residing illegally in Cyprus, have been deported or repatriated from the Republic of Cyprus territory in 2024 until March 8....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-bridges-east-and-west-as-amalthea-project-gets-under-way
Apostolos Tomaras' recent article in Kathimerini's printed Sunday edition details the establishment of the Gaza Maritime Humanitarian Aid Corridor, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/farewell-to-speed-bumps-hello-to-cushions
The removal of road humps continues across Cyprus, with authorities considering the installation of "cushions" (commonly used abroad) and islands instead of cameras at points where measures for road safety are needed....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nikki-haley-s-exit-paves-smooth-path-for-trump-s-nomination
In a culmination of political battles across 16 states and one U.S. territory, Super Tuesday marked a pivotal moment in the 2024 race for the White House. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trnc-leader-s-russian-meeting-significance-for-cuellar-s-visit
The Antalya International ''Forum'' in Turkey provided a significant platform for Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, to underscore the principle of sovereign equality for Turkish Cypriots, a crucial step towards resolving the deadlock in Cyprus talks. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-ready-to-defend-against-nato-and-us-threats-says-putin
In his State of the Nation Address, Russian President Putin issued stern warnings to NATO and the United States, accusing them of deception and preparing to strike Russian territory.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-embassy-nicosia-hosts-exhibit-of-ukrainian-women-amid-russian-aggression
On the somber occasion of the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal re-invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Embassy Nicosia, in collaboration with Sunseed Art and Resilient Ukraine, is the proud sponsor of an art exhibit that depicts the faces, roles, stories, and remarkable resilience of Ukrainian women....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/neofytou-confronts-turkish-delegate-on-cyprus-invasion-and-occupation
DISY MP and former presidential candidate Averof Neofytou didn't hold back during a recent meeting at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean when he engaged in a spirited exchange with Turkish representative Samil Ayrim....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excavations-for-missing-cypriots-underway
Excavations are currently carried out by the Committee on missing persons (CMP) at seven sites in the areas under control of the Republic of Cyprus and the occupied areas to locate remains of missing Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/idf-raid-leaves-orphaned-children-shattered-lives-in-gaza
In the tumultuous landscape of southern Gaza, the plight of Mu'min, a five-year-old boy, epitomizes the harrowing reality endured by many children in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/houthi-rebels-target-us-owned-ship-in-yemen-waters
Houthi fighters have launched an attack on a ship they identified as United States-owned, sailing in Yemeni waters. The Iran-linked group stated that the vessel, Star Iris, was hit by "a number of suitable naval missiles" in precise strikes....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-academics-rally-against-india-s-great-nicobar-development-project
In a fervent plea echoing concerns of humanitarian and environmental repercussions, academics worldwide have implored India to halt a monumental development initiative on Great Nicobar Island....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-files-un-complaint-against-spain-over-border-tragedy
A 25-year-old individual from Cameroon, who identified himself under the pseudonym Ludovic, has lodged a complaint with the United Nations against Spain, alleging multiple violations of the convention against torture....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/putin-s-move-puts-uk-fish-and-chips-at-risk
In a potential crisis for fish and chip enthusiasts, Vladimir Putin's Russian government contemplates scrapping a long-standing agreement with the UK, raising concerns of food weaponization....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-president-praises-france-s-support-for-cyprus-in-paris-meetings
The strategic cooperation between Cyprus and France in the key sectors of security, defence, energy, tourism, trade and education and the mutual will to further deepen them, were emphasised by the President of the Parliament Annita Demetriou and French officials, with whom she met on Wednesday as part of her visit to France....
