Greenland: Frederiksen calls for unity amid international challenges
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen urged unity within the Kingdom of Denmark on Sunday, emphasizing the need to address increasingly complex global issues. “When strong forces seek…
South Korea’s economy shrinks in Q1 amid trade tensions and political turmoil
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – South Korea’s economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Bank of Korea, amid political turmoil and escalating trade tensions. The…
Why is Donald Trump failing to bring peace to Ukraine like he promised?
Jennifer Mathers, Aberystwyth University Ending Russia’s war in Ukraine was one of Donald Trump’s campaign promises, and one that he famously boasted could be achieved in 24 hours. But three…
US: Farmworkers’ Fear of Deportation Hampers Bird Flu Prevention
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Foreign farmworkers in the U.S. are avoiding medical care due to fears of deportation, complicating efforts to prevent a potential bird flu pandemic, a health policy report…
Iran and US to enter high-stakes nuclear negotiations – hampered by a lack of trust
Ali Bilgic, Loughborough University The announcement of planned talks between the US and Iran in Oman signifies a crucial development – especially given the history of distrust and animosity that…
Foreign Visitors Cancel U.S. Trips as Trade War Escalates
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A growing number of foreign visitors are canceling trips to the United States, threatening to cost the U.S. tourism industry up to 64 billion dollars this year…
UNICEF Faces Budget Cuts Amid Global Funding Crisis
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – UNICEF expects to reduce its budget by a fifth following significant funding shortfalls, including cuts from its largest donor, the United States. In 2024, the organization operated…
European Stocks Drop After Opening, Following Asian Market Declines
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – European stock markets opened lower Thursday, following a sharp decline in Asian markets overnight. Britain’s FTSE 100 index fell 0.5 percent, while Germany’s DAX dropped 0.95 percent.…
UK Suspends Import Tariffs to Support Businesses, Consumers
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The British government has temporarily suspended import tariffs on 89 types of goods to support domestic businesses and ease financial pressures on consumers, officials announced this week.…
Europeans shun USA as travel destination, Trump blamed
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The number of European travelers visiting the United States fell sharply in March, with a 17% decline compared to the same period last year, according to the…