News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldCruise ship passengers evacuated after deadly hantavirus outbreak, countries impose quarantine measures
Madrid, Spain. Passengers and crew disembarked from a cruise ship affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak on Sunday and were evacuated to their home countries for testing and isolation under national protocols. Repatriation flights…
WorldOil prices jump after Trump rejects Iran response as Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed
Washington, United States. Oil prices surged more than $4 a barrel on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected…
WorldFrench cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus as authorities tighten isolation measures
Paris, France. A French passenger from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive and…
WorldMajor events recorded on May 11 from 1943 to 2008
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several significant events occurred on May 11 across decades, spanning war, diplomacy, culture, aviation, technology, currency,…
WorldItaly’s Culture Minister sacks two senior aides after documentary funding dispute
Rome, Italy. Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has dismissed two senior aides following an uproar over denied funding for…
WorldSpain to evacuate last MV Hondius passengers as two test positive for hantavirus
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Spanish authorities said they will evacuate the last 24 passengers from the MV…
WorldTrump rejects Iran response to U.S. peace proposal, oil prices rise amid Strait of Hormuz concerns
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, pushing oil prices higher…
WorldAustralia to evacuate citizens from MV Hondius amid Andes hantavirus outbreak
Canberra, Australia. Australia will charter a government-supported flight to evacuate its citizens from the Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship…
WorldIran sends response to US ceasefire proposal via Pakistan, IRNA reports
Tehran, Iran. Iran has sent its response to a US proposal aimed at ending the more than two-month…
WorldMethana Volcano study finds Greek volcanoes can reawaken after 100,000-year dormancy
Athens, Greece. New research on the Methana Volcano suggests volcanoes can remain dormant for more than 100,000 years…
WorldTRANS-SAHARA Living Labs test nature-based water and land solutions across six African countries
Ranerou, Senegal. Researchers and local communities are working in six African countries to restore land, water and livelihoods…