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Cyprus
US Lifts Arms Embargo on Cyprus, Turkey Left Fuming
The US lifted the arms embargo on Cyprus for the 2023 fiscal year, the State Department said Friday.
“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken determined and certified to Congress that the Republic of Cyprus has met the necessary conditions under...
Greek News
When the American Dream Became a Greek Summer
The Greek Summer has become the American dream for thousands, including the rich and famous, who have been flying over the Atlantic for a vacation on the majestic Greek islands.
Since the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, dozens of famous Americans...
Diplomacy
NATO, US Sit on the Fence on Turkey’s Provocations Against Greece
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addresseD the issue of Turkey's provocations against Greece on Friday.
Europe
Ukraine Claims Big Gains Against Russia as US Grants $2.6 Billion in Aid
Ukraine claims to have retaken more than one thousand square kilometers (385 square miles) of territory from Russia in its southern and eastern parts in the last week as the US approved nearly $2.7 billion in additional aid.
The additional...
Crime
Greece Extradites Russian Money Launderer to the US
Greece extradited a Russian money launderer to the United States on Thursday where he is accused of running a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange that allegedly profited from various hacking and extortion schemes.
Alexander Vinnik was put on an airplane on Thursday...
Basketball
US Blasts Brittney Griner’s Jail Sentence in Russia
The US has blasted the nine-year prison sentence of US basketball star Brittney Griner, who is being held in Russia on account of drug charges.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said that the sentencing "puts a spotlight on our significant...
Military
China Fires Ballistic Missiles During Massive Drills Near Taiwan
China has fired ballistic missiles during its military drills in the sea area off Taiwan as tensions increase after the recent visit of the US Congressional delegation led by Nancy Pelosi in Taipei.
Reuters reported that China launched several Dongfeng...
USA
US Lottery Player Scoops Record-Breaking $1.3 Billion Jackpot
A U.S. lottery player has won a Mega Millions jackpot worth more than $1.3 billion as announced on July 30th by lottery officials, noting that the lucky player scooped one of the largest sums ever.
According to the official Mega...
Politics
US House Speaker Pelosi Set to Defy China and Visit Taiwan
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan, defying China's threats, according to a senior Taiwanese government official and a US official, CNN reported on Monday.
Pelosi will make a symbolic stop in Taipei as part of her...
Science
Brain-Computer Device Implanted in US Patient
The first brain-computer interface device was implanted in a patient in the US earlier in July by a doctor at the medical center, Mount Sinai West, in New York, in an investigatory trial of Synchron’s procedure to help patients...