April 22, 2023 - 'Our credibility must be safeguarded': Cyprus in turmoil after Russia sanctions

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Don't like ads? Go ad-free with TradeBriefs Premium From the Editor's Desk How to Make Difficult Conversations Worse, as Seen on Succession There are so many moments in “Rehearsal,” the latest episode of “Succession,” where characters face the choice of engaging in a hard conversation and choose avoidance. While this may seem like an easy way out in the moment, in the long run, it can be a recipe for disaster. Here’s a closer look at four common mistakes the Roys made — and how they could have done things differently. In various scenes throughout “Rehearsal,” the most recent episode of HBO’s hit show Succession, characters are trying to have a difficult conversation, but it’s almost as if the air is thick with tension and suspicion. You may have been in similar situations in the past: You’re hesitant to speak openly because you fear that your words will be used against you or twisted into something they’re not. It’s like you’re walking through a minefield, unsure of where the next explosion will come from. Continued here TradeBriefs: Newsletters for Decision-Makers! Our advertisers help fund the daily operations of TradeBriefs. We request you to accept our promotional emails. Want the newsletters, without the promotional mailers? Get an (ad-free) subscription to TradeBriefs Premium for just $2 per month. Access to premium content | No advertisement mailers Work 'Our credibility must be safeguarded': Cyprus in turmoil after Russia sanctions "Cyprus was addicted to Russian money before the Americans very efficiently began weaning them off it," said Prof Hubert Faustmann who teaches history and political science at the University of Nicosia. "They really have cleaned up their act and what we are seeing is the very last act in a story that has gone on for decades." Work Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 423 of the invasion The UK has imposed sanctions on five people linked to the arrest of the Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was jailed this week for 25 years. Elena Lenskaya, a judge who approved Kara-Murza’s arrest, along with Denis Kolesnikov and Andrei Zadachin, investigators involved in the arrest of Kara-Murza, will all be hit with sanctions. FSB agents Alexander Samofal and Konstantin Kudryavtsev, who followed Kara-Murza on multiple trips before he was poisoned in 2015, will be sanctioned as well. Work LEO May Look to Flip Another Resistance Level in the Next 24H By CoinEdition   Work Mother's Day Gift Guide: The Best Luxury Beauty Products From Around The World   For more about my Wanderlust and Wellness travels, please Follow me on Instagram at @DebbiKickham. I'm also the author of three books including I Love Men in Tasseled Loafers, and The Globetrotter's Get-Gorgeous Guide. 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They’re Important to You Anyway.   A bit hesitant at first to exchange phone numbers, “we took a giant step,” Ms. Geanoules said, pausing to pat and coo at one of the Abbys. “You can change a lifetime by talking to someone for 10 minutes.” Work Supreme Court says abortion pill mifepristone will remain broadly available during legal battle   The appeals court judges also suspended the 2019 approval of the generic version of mifepristone. The company that sells the generic version, GenBioPro, told the high court the majority of the nation\'s supply of the medication would \"disappear overnight\" if the appeals court ruling went into effect.  Work N.F.L. Suspends Five Players for Gambling   An N.F.L. spokesman said each year the league informs personnel of policies that prohibit them from placing or facilitating bets on any N.F.L. game, practice or other event, such as the draft. Players are allowed to bet on other sports, but they may not gamble in the workplace or while working, which includes traveling to games or while making promotional appearances on the league’s behalf. Work Bragg Agrees to Let Ex-Prosecutor Testify About Trump Case in Congress   Though the agreement ends Mr. Bragg’s lawsuit, which was filed April 11, the dispute between the district attorney and Mr. Jordan seems far from over. More legal turmoil is likely to follow if congressional Republicans seek to question other prosecutors who participated in the investigation of Mr. Trump. Work Pentagon Speeds Up Tank Timeline for Ukraine but Resists Calls for Jets   General Milley said the M1 tanks coming to Germany are “training tanks,” so they are not combat ready. But, he added about the eventual weapons heading to Ukraine, “I do think the M1 tank when it’s delivered, will make a difference.” Work Opinion | The Sickening Déjà Vu of Watching Trump Manhandle DeSantis   The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. We’d like to hear what you think about this or any of our articles. Here are some tips. And here’s our email: letters@nytimes.com. Work Large Food Market Burned in Darfur Camp, Satellite Images Show   A few homes less than a mile from the market also burned down. Additionally, the satellite imagery shows signs of looting at various places in the city, and unidentified security forces, including tanks, positioned in a residential area. Work Alec Baldwin Returns to ‘Rust’ Set as Charges He Faced Are Dropped   As filming resumed, and a light snow fell on the shrub land, the film’s newly hired armorer, Andrew Wert, adjusted the leather bandolier fitted onto the actor. 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Work Chile's plan for state control in lithium dismays business   For Hersh the real concern isn\'t necessarily Chile, a country with a robust mining industry and existing lithium production. She worries about what message this sends to others in the region that are trying to build up nascent industries, considering Mexico already nationalized its lithium sector. Work Access to most common abortion drug is preserved—for now—by Supreme Court emergency ruling   © 2023 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Ad Choices FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. 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Work UN refugee chief condemns Australia's offshore detention regime and slogans like 'stop the boats'   "The approach also requires - for lack of a better word - a 'panoramic' view of population movements, moving away from the almost obsessive focus on just controlling arrivals at borders, to looking at their geographical complexity - literally at all steps of the long migratory routes." Work Youpla profits surged after it was approved for federal government's automatic payments system   He said the commonwealth was working to develop a longer-term solution for families. "We are working with community representatives to develop and deliver a longer-term resolution to support those affected by Youpla's collapse". Work English wine centre in Kent hopes for planning approval within days   Smith said: “What we don’t have is, like other new world or even old world wine regions, is an iconic winery and landmark building that really identifies: ‘That’s a fantastic wine.’ Work Dominic Raab dismissed warnings about his behaviour, says ex-Foreign Office colleague - UK politics live   He seems to lash out at everybody but doesn't accept personal responsibility for any of his own behaviour, and I think the issue here he's trying to turn it into - some kind of constitutional question of good government - simply doesn't stand up. Work RCN head accuses Barclay of issuing 'blatant threat' with legal action over strikes   She said the union had been planning with NHS England and other service leaders for the potential industrial action next month, including ensuring there are protocols for escalation to ensure patient safety is not put at risk. Work Swimmers poised for biggest mass trespass so far at Kinder reservoir   “Kinder reservoir is an operational site with deep, cold water and hidden hazards. The reservoir is constantly supplying water for the Stockport area so there are also strong currents below the surface.” Work Serving UK armed forces member charged under Official Secrets Act   Work Lichens, slime moulds and wasps: RHS lists top beneficial wildlife for garden   “A healthy garden ecosystem is home to a wide variety of wildlife, and we hope this list will help celebrate some of the friendly garden species that have a whole host of benefits for our plots and the wider environment.” Work 'Appalling' Earth Day greenwashing must not detract from message, says protest founder   "It has nothing to do with the original sentiments that we had, or the things that motivate millions of people every year to come out and do something positive for the environment," he said. Work Fake accounts, chaos and few sign-ups: the first day of Twitter Blue was messy   Independent researchers noted that according to publicly available information from Twitter’s API – which is now available by subscription only – just 28 new accounts signed up for Twitter Blue after the major push this week. Another report put the number closer to 400 new accounts. An independent analysis from Travis Brown, a Berlin-based developer of software for tracking social media, found fewer than 5% of legacy verified accounts appear to have paid to join Twitter Blue. Work Jeremy Grantham warns US house prices will drop, the S&P 500 could plunge 52%, and more banking problems may lie ahead   Grantham also nodded to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March, which sent shockwaves through the financial system and has stoked fears of a credit crunch. He advised fixed-income investors to be careful, as further banking turmoil could threaten the attractive yields on bonds. 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