Finns lose faith in U.S. defense role, see global order in decline — survey
Most Finns believe the “rules‑based international order” has already collapsed, and confidence in the United States as a defense partner has fallen sharply, a University of Helsinki survey showed Tuesday.…
U.S. Envoy to Cyprus and Kyiv Steps Down Amid Policy Dispute Reports
Julie Davis, the U.S. ambassador to Cyprus since 2023 and currently the chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, is resigning from the State Department. The Financial Times reported…
EU Energy Costs Rise by More Than €22 Billion in 44 Days, von der Leyen Says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union’s fossil‑fuel import bill has risen by more than €22 billion in the 44 days since the latest Middle East…
Macron holds calls with regional leaders as France prepares additional support for Cyprus
French President Emmanuel Macron held successive calls with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and the leaders of Lebanon, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq, as…
Cyprus interior ministry on alert as Civil Defence teams assist Akrotiri residents
The Interior Ministry said Monday it remains on full readiness under the “Estia” contingency plan as authorities monitor developments near Akrotiri following the overnight drone strike on the British base.…
UK investigating origin of drone that struck Akrotiri base, Cyprus says
British authorities are investigating the origin of the drone that struck the UK’s Akrotiri air base shortly after midnight, the Cypriot government said Monday. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis told CyBC…
Cyprus president says UK confirms island not an Iranian target
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said Sunday he spoke by phone with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who assured him “clearly and unequivocally” that Cyprus is not a target for Iran.…
Trump Invites Cyprus and Greece to Washington Peace Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to participate once again in the World Peace Council, Fileleftheros reported. According to the…
NATO launches long‑term “Arctic Endurance” exercise in Greenland, Denmark says
A major multinational military exercise known as “Arctic Endurance” has begun in Greenland and will continue through the end of 2026. Soldiers from several NATO member states — including France,…
US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade
Farah N. Jan, University of Pennsylvania The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran. On Jan. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump sharply intensified his threats to…