News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldWHO suspects rare human-to-human hantavirus transmission on cruise ship near Cape Verde
Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Organization said it suspects some rare human-to-human transmission among close contacts on a luxury cruise ship after seven confirmed or suspected hantavirus cases. Cases and patient status A Dutch…
WorldBritain sanctions 35 people and entities over migrant recruitment and drone production linked to Russia
London, United Kingdom. Britain on Tuesday unveiled sanctions against 35 people and entities it said were involved in…
WorldU.S.-Iran clashes threaten fragile truce as fighting intensifies around Strait of Hormuz
Washington, United States. A fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday after the U.S.…
WorldEU names finalists for 2026 European Sustainable Energy Awards, opens public vote
Brussels, Belgium. The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy announced the finalists for the 2026 European Sustainable Energy Awards…
WorldHungarian media owner Gyula Balasy offers to hand firms to state after election defeat
Budapest, Hungary. Media executive Gyula Balasy has offered to hand over his companies and some investments to the…
WorldBlast at Hunan fireworks factory kills 21, injures 61 as Xi calls for investigation
Changsha, China. An explosion at a fireworks factory in Hunan province killed 21 people and injured 61, Chinese…
WorldSecret Service shoots armed suspect near White House after shots fired at officers
Washington, United States. The U.S. Secret Service said its officers confronted an armed and “suspicious individual” near the…
WorldU.S., Iran exchange new Gulf attacks as Trump launches “Project Freedom” for Strait of Hormuz
Washington, United States. The United States and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they…
WorldDrone attack sparks fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone as UAE intercepts Iranian missiles
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. A fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone on Monday after a…
WorldWHO reports suspected hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius after deaths in South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa. Three people have died and at least one other is in intensive care in South…
WorldWHO says low public risk after suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Praia, Cape Verde. The World Health Organisation said on Monday there was no need for panic and the…