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Trump Administration Backs GOP Push to Crack Down on Speech After Kirk Assassination

  Vice President JD Vance, right, Second Lady Usha Vance, center, and Erika Kirk, holding a cross on a chain, deplane Air Force Two, carrying the body of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination at a Utah college campus, the Trump administration has aligned with Republican leaders in a sweeping campaign to target individuals whose comments about the killing are deemed inappropriate or celebratory. Vice President JD Vance urged the public to report anyone making such remarks — even suggesting contacting their employers — while pledging to go after major donors to liberal causes. Several Republican-led states, including Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas, have launched investigations into teachers accused of making critical or mocking statements about Kirk. The U.S. military has also encouraged service members and civilians to report those who...

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Cyprus to Construct Major Naval Base to Boost Geopolitical Influence in the Mediterranean

 

Cyprus’ defense minister, Vasilis Palmas, announced plans to build a significant naval base on the southern coast of the east Mediterranean island. The base aims to host large ships from European Union countries and other nations, facilitating various missions, including humanitarian aid deliveries to the tumultuous Middle East region. This move comes as Cyprus assumes an elevated geopolitical role, being the EU’s closest member to the Middle East.

The proposed naval base will be strategically positioned to support policies geared toward the region. Recent months have seen Cyprus serve as a staging ground for collecting and delivering humanitarian aid to war-ravaged Gaza. Additionally, the base will enhance cooperation with Greece, which is contributing technical expertise to the project. The construction will be guided by expert studies and will be located approximately 25 kilometers east of the coastal town of Limassol.

This expansion reflects Cyprus’ commitment to reshaping geopolitics in the Eastern Mediterranean, providing a vital hub for naval operations and reinforcing alliances with allied countries. As the project unfolds, it will undoubtedly impact regional dynamics and strengthen Cyprus’ position on the global stage.


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