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US Air Force eyes Cyprus air base as humanitarian staging post

Cyprus has acted as a transit point for the repatriation of foreign nationals fleeing conflict in the Middle East and for shipments of Gaza aid.

4 months ago

Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid

In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.

By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Ukrainian deminers get training in Cyprus from US, Irish experts

Cyprus is working with Irish and U.S. military experts to help train two groups of Ukrainian personnel in clearing unmarked minefields in their homeland.

By Menelaos Hadjicostis

24 months ago

Lawmakers: US submarine force can help check Russian ambitions in Ukraine

U.S. subs can help deter Russia's overall ambitions today, even as focus remains on Ukraine's ground borders as the most immediate threat to peace in Europe, American lawmakers said.

By Megan Eckstein

3 years ago

Body of missing Marine veteran found in ditch in New Mexico, suspect in custody

Thirty-two-year-old Matthew Gurule was last seen on July 27 at the Isleta Resort and Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

6 years ago

Brits bet they’ve eradicated gambling near Cyprus base

The U.K. retained two military bases on Cyprus after the east Mediterranean island gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960.

6 years ago