After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Cyprus' banks saw a big drop in business with Russian and Ukrainian companies. They lost around 13,000 clients and 35,000 accounts, totaling about 2 billion euros. This happened because of sanctions from the U.N., EU, U.S., and UK against Russia. The number of
Did you know that having depression can make it harder for athletes to recover from a concussion? And vice versa, a recent study reveals. Researchers found that college athletes with both conditions had much worse symptoms than those with just one. They also discovered that the electrical signals in
Imagine a world where every athlete feels safe and valued. That’s what a recent United Nations event aimed to achieve. This gathering was all about creating secure spaces for women in sports. Joining the conversation were Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies and U.S. collegiate athlete Lainey Armistead. T
Israel's missile defenses have been impressive, shooting down most rockets and missiles from groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. But there's a new threat: drones. Last Sunday, a Hezbollah drone killed four Israeli soldiers and injured 70. This wasn't a one-off event. Days earlier, a drone crashed into
In a surprising turn, Russia and North Korea have stepped up their collaboration, with Russia seeking help in its Ukraine conflict. What's the catch? North Korea is sending military supplies and possibly troops to Ukraine. For North Korea, this is a chance to test their soldiers in a real conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently discussed Ukraine's need for NATO membership. He highlighted that 30 years ago, Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons as part of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. This deal promised security assurances from Russia, the UK, and the US in exchange for Ukraine'
Are you curious about what's going on in China's financial industry? Lots of people are changing careers! It's not just about the economy being slow. Things are tough for finance pros with new rules coming in and salaries going down. Even investors aren't happy. Some financial professionals like Xu
Eighteen North Korean soldiers have vanished from the Russian frontline near Ukraine, causing a stir. They were placed in the Kursk and Bryansk regions, not far from Ukraine. Russian troops are reportedly searching for them, while their commanders try to keep this quiet. This news follows reports t
Russian President Vladimir Putin, aged 72, recently paid a visit to the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, has assured everyone that these visits are just routine check-ups. Independent sources like Meduza reported that Peskov told a Tass reporter that th
Lithuania has taken a unique step to protect its borders by installing concrete anti-tank barricades, often called "dragon's teeth, " near the Russian enclave it shares a border with. Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas shared pictures of these fortifications on social media, highlighting plans to d
