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Our View: , ‘Ambassador’ comment an embarrassment for Cyprus

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Our View: , ‘Ambassador’ comment an embarrassment for Cyprus

The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hammad Al Thani visited Cyprus for the first time, accompanied by a delegation of ministers to discuss economic, investment, and tourism cooperation between the two countries. President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed the Emir and emphasized the potential for further strengthening bilateral relations. However, the President made an inappropriate comment by suggesting that Cyprus could act as an ambassador for Qatar in Brussels, which was seen as a breach of diplomatic protocol and raised concerns about the credibility of the Republic.

Well, you should see, President, how much I’m ashamed

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Well, you should see, President, how much I’m ashamed

President Christodoulides expressed shame over the need for presidential intervention to replace a bed and two toilets at the Troodos Regional Hospital. This highlights the inefficiencies and lack of action in addressing basic needs at the hospital, raising concerns about the state of healthcare in the country.

Use Expiring Trump Tax Cuts To Overhaul The Entire Tax System, Groups Say

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Use Expiring Trump Tax Cuts To Overhaul The Entire Tax System, Groups Say

Progressive and economic groups are urging Congress to use the expiration of .6 trillion in tax cuts next year as an opportunity to revamp the U.S. tax system.

Warren Buffett Adores Apple as Much as Ever

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Warren Buffett Adores Apple as Much as Ever

– Apple stock declined after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it cut its stake by 13% in the most recent quarter.
– Warren Buffett, Berkshire’s chairman and CEO, stated that Apple is still the company’s largest holding and is “even better” than American Express or Coca-Cola.
– Buffett sold some shares of Apple because he believes corporate taxes are likely to go up in the future.
– Apple is still Berkshire Hathaway’s largest holding, but the exact breakdown of holdings will be revealed in a filing on May 15.

Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion

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Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion

Fact: A lawyer for Donald Trump sought to portray the hush money payment at the center of his criminal trial as extortion.

Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit

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Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit

Google agreed to settle a lawsuit by destroying billions of data records related to secretly tracking the internet use of people who thought they were browsing privately.

Scotland embarrassed by Dutch thrashing, McGinn says

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Scotland embarrassed by Dutch thrashing, McGinn says

Scotland midfielder John McGinn described their 4-0 defeat by the Netherlands in a friendly as embarrassing and emphasized the need for the team to be more “streetwise” when falling behind. The match saw Scotland hitting the woodwork twice and missing several chances, with the Netherlands securing their win with late goals from Georginio Wijnaldum, Wout Weghorst, and Donyell Malen. This game was part of both teams’ preparations for the European Championship in Germany. Scotland captain Andy Robertson stressed the importance of not just qualifying for tournaments but competing in them, highlighting the team’s ambition to return to winning ways.