The President of the General Assembly (PGA) is the chief presiding officer of the world’s largest multilateral forum. The role is largely procedural, chairing meetings, ruling on points of order and guiding resolutions, but it carries significant convening power and moral authority.

Cyprus and Bangladesh face off in race for UN General Assembly presidency

The officials highlighted Cyprus’s unique geographic and maritime advantages to make the Mediterranean leg operational. They noted Cyprus’s role as a stable, reliable hub amid regional instability.

During visit of President Christodoulides, Cypriot officials push on Mediterranean leg of IMEC

Amid the Israel‑Iran war, explosions and missile activity were reported in and around Cyprus, where Britain’s strategic RAF bases are located, after the UK agreed to let the United States use some British bases for limited defensive action against Iranian missile threats. British Defence Secretary John Healey said two missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus amid Iran’s retaliation for joint US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, though authorities believe they were not deliberately aimed at the island.


Israel-Iran Conflict: UK's Akrotiri Base in Cyprus Evacuated Amid Escalating Tensions

Israel, Greece, and Cyprus signed a trilateral work plan for military cooperation for 2026 last week, the IDF announces, in a move that further deepens security coordination among Turkey’s regional rivals in the eastern Mediterranean.

Greece, Cyprus Sign Trilateral Deal With Israel

Israel, Greece and Cyprus are examining the creation of a joint rapid-response military force in the eastern Mediterranean, Greek media reports, amid growing concern in Athens over Turkey’s expanding military posture.


Israel, Greece and Cyprus eye joint rapid-response force in eastern Mediterranean 

Delhi, Ankara ties remain tense after the April/May conflict between India, Pakistan. The conflict started after the Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-trained terrorists, followed by Indian counter-terror operation, Operation Sindoor.

‘We have an invader on our island’: Cyprus FM hits out at Türkiye from New Delhi as India skipped Turkish National Day

India-Cyprus ties strengthened: Jaishankar meets FM Kombos

Erhurman of the Republican Turkish Party has won a decisive victory, securing 62.8% of the votes. This result marks a significant moment in Turkish politics, reflecting strong public support. 

Turkish Cyprus Elects Erhürman With 62.8% Vote, A Win for Moderation | WION

Cyprus faces a growing feral cat population, prompting government action to increase sterilisation funding and create a unified plan with volunteers and experts

Cat-ch me if you can: Cyprus scrambles to curb feral cat population with new strategy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation official visit to Cyprus Canada and Croatia from June 15 to 19

In first foreign visit post Operation Sindoor, PM Modi to visit Canada, Croatia, Cyprus starting June 15

World | India News: On the India-Middle East-Europe corridor, the High Commissioner said, “It’s a very prestigious endeavor that we hope to see it materializing soon.”

Cyprus to raise Pahalgam terror attack at key European meet, says HC Vryonides

Greek Cypriots mourned and Turkish Cypriots rejoiced on Saturday, the 50th anniversary of Turkey's invasion of part of the island after a brief Greek inspired coup, with the chances of reconciliation as elusive as ever. Watch in for more details!

50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation

Cyprus on Saturday marked 50 years since Turkish troops invaded the Mediterranean island, with comments from the Turkish and Cypriot leaders demonstrating the stark divide that remains.

'No other option': Cyprus prez bats for reunification 50 years after island split in two

Cyprus has unveiled its plans for a major new naval base. This move is more than just a regional development, it has the potential to reshape the balance of power in the Mediterranean and beyond. Control over these waterways significantly influences global trade and military movements.

Gravitas: New base in Cyprus can influence global trade, military movements

A new space observatory in Cyprus looks like it just uncloaked itself on the set of a sci-fi movie and is ready for takeoff. Watch in for more details!

Cyprus to build naval base with Greek support

Cyprus decides to build naval base, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas reveals Cyprus' plan

An archaeological excavation has left the people on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus stunned after the officials unearthed a 4000-year-old temple which featured a mysterious monolith and had the skeleton of a young woman, who was said to have been brutally murdered.

Cyprus' oldest temple excavated. It houses a mysterious monolith, skeleton of a woman

Cyprus' sci-fi wonder and gateway to the stars

Adding to the woes of Syrian refugees, Cyprus has decided to suspend asylum applications of Syrians. According to the Cypriot government, the island nation recorded more than 2,000 arrivals by sea in the first month of 2024, as compared to only 78, during the same time in 2023.

Cyprus cancels asylum applications

An aid ship, which was docked in Cyprus for close to a month, finally set sail for the war-ravaged Gaza Strip on Tuesday (Mar 12). The ship is carrying 200 tonnes of aid in a pilot project to open a sea route to deliver supplies to those impacted by the ongoing war in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: 'Open Arms', a ship carrying 200 tonnes of aid for Gaza, leaves from Cyprus

Two Iranians were arrested in Cyprus over alleged plot to stage attacks on Israelis living in the country, a Cypriot newspaper reported Sunday (Dec 10). Both of them are said to be political refugees and linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

Cyprus detains two Iranian ‘refugees’ over alleged plot to target Israelis

A massive leak of documents exposes how PWC Cyprus rushed to assist Russian oligarchs in moving assets out of their names during the early days of the Ukraine invasion. The leaked documents reveal frantic email exchanges and urgent approvals as PWC Cyprus partners facilitated transfers, even before transaction prices were finalized.

Cyprus - leaked documents expose PWC's role in oligarch asset shift

In the early hours of Saturday (Oct 21), a pipe bomb detonated near the Israeli embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus, media reports said. There were no reported injuries and only minor damage.

Explosion near Israeli embassy in Cyprus leads to four arrests

A Cyprus court adjourned the trial of five Israeli tourists, on Thursday (Oct 5), who were accused of raping a young British woman over pending submission of material evidence by prosecutors.

Cyprus court adjourns trial of five Israeli youths accused of raping British woman

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