US allies reluctant on Red Sea task force

[ad_1] US says 20 nations sign up for taskforce, but has only named 12 EU signals support, but Italy, Spain appear to distance themselves from taskforce Analyst says countries are…

EU keeps EastMed gas pipeline on new list of priority projects

[ad_1] MILAN, Nov 28 (Reuters) – The European Commission has maintained a proposed pipeline connecting the gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean to Greece via Cyprus and Crete on its…

Hamas armed wing says youngest hostage, relatives killed in previous Israeli air strike

[ad_1] CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Nov 29 (Reuters) – The armed wing of Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday that 10-month-old child Kfir Bibas, his 4-year-old brother and their mother were killed…

Cyprus becomes safe haven for people heading to, leaving Israel

[ad_1] [1/4]A girl holds a ballon at the Jewish synagogue in Larnaca, which is coordinating aid to hundreds of Israelis on the island fleeing violence, Cyprus October 12, 2023. REUTERS/Yiannis…

Small blast outside Israeli embassy in Cyprus overnight; no damage

[ad_1] NICOSIA, Oct 21 (Reuters) – A small blast occurred overnight outside the Israeli embassy in the Cypriot capital Nicosia, police said. No damage or injuries were reported and four…

Snam confident to get EU priority status for hydrogen, carbon capture projects

[ad_1] Italian gas group Snam logo is seen outside their office in Rome, Italy, June 4, 2020. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights RAVENNA, Italy, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Italy’s…

Investors pull record sums from Saudi in Middle East fund flight

[ad_1] [1/2]Trading information is displayed on the screens at the Saudi Stock Exchange, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters)…

Israel-bound cruise ships divert to Cyprus, flights added

[ad_1] NICOSIA, Oct 9 (Reuters) – Cruise ships heading to Israel have been diverted to Cyprus, while additional flights were arranged on Monday to repatriate Israelis or assist people wanting…

Yellen says Republicans’ IRS funding cut would hurt customer service goals

[ad_1] People walk past an entrance to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Brenner Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – U.S.…

Cyprus responds to Chevron extension sought over Aphrodite gas

[ad_1] Chevron logo is seen in this illustration taken, October 23, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NICOSIA, Nov 6 (Reuters) – Cyprus has responded to a request from…