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US Freezes Most Foreign Aid, Sparing Israel, Egypt, and Turkey

The United States has frozen foreign aid to most countries, including Ukraine, but exempted Israel and Egypt for emergency food and military funding. This move, following President Trump’s inauguration, reflects an “America First” approach and requires review of all new and existing aid programs. The freeze will significantly impact Ukraine, which relied heavily on US military aid under the Biden administration.

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Donald Trump to be Sworn in as 47th US President Amid Global Anticipation

On Monday, Donald Trump will officially take office as the 47th President of the United States. The inauguration ceremony in Washington, DC will be attended by prominent global leaders, including outgoing President Joe Biden. Trump plans to swiftly implement several executive orders addressing key issues such as energy and immigration.

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Biden Delays TikTok Ban, Trump Administration to Decide

President Joe Biden has deferred the enforcement of a TikTok ban, leaving the matter for Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The controversial law requires ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations or face a ban. While concerns about data security persist, Trump is reportedly considering a 90-day delay to give ByteDance more time to comply. TikTok, with over 170 million U.S. users, remains a focal point in debates over privacy and national security.

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Ankara: Furious over US-Cyprus defense agreements – “Trump, take them back”

Ankara has expressed strong disapproval of US President Joe Biden’s decision to incorporate the Republic of Cyprus into three US defense programs. The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the move as a “serious” mistake that would escalate military activities on the island. The Turkish government hopes the incoming US administration will reverse what it calls a “misguided” decision. Turkish media outlets, including Anadolu Agency and several newspapers, have reported this development with critical headlines, highlighting increased tensions in the region

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Greek PM Mitsotakis Meets Cypriot President Christodoulides Following Key Talks with Biden

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides following Christodoulides’s discussions with US President Joe Biden. The talks highlighted US support for a sustainable solution to the Cyprus issue, strengthening Cyprus’s and Greece’s strategic ties with Washington as they work toward regional stability.

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Biden Expresses Optimism for a Reunified Cyprus During Meeting with President Christodoulides

During a meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden expressed optimism about the possibility of a reunified Cyprus founded on a bizonal, bicommunal federation. He assured President Nikos Christodoulides of the United States’ full support in achieving this goal. President Christodoulides, in turn, highlighted the importance of US assistance in recommencing negotiations aligned with United Nations Security Council resolutions and rooted in shared democratic values and human rights principles.

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Biden Cites Ancient Greek Wisdom, Urges Americans to Protect Democracy in 2024

President Joe Biden, invoking the wisdom of Ancient Greece, urged Americans to protect democracy in the 2024 election, the first since the January 6th insurrection. He emphasised that “character is destiny” and called on citizens to secure the nation’s future, saying, “America, I gave my best to you.”

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Donald Trump Reflects on Surviving Assassination Attempt en Route to Republican National Convention

Former U.S. President Donald Trump described surviving an assassination attempt as a ‘very surreal experience,’ revealing in an interview with the New York Post aboard his plane en route to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Trump, with his right ear bandaged, reflected on the incident and emphasized unity in a post on social media amidst heightened security concerns

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Greece to Lead Middle East Peace Initiatives, Says Foreign Affairs Minister

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis announced initiatives to support Middle East peace efforts after attending the “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza” conference in Jordan. He emphasized Greece’s role in promoting a ceasefire and rebuilding Gaza and proposed forming an EU-Arab group to aid the peace process and establish a Palestinian state.