News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldUS and Myanmar’s military-backed government hold second meeting in a month
Talks in Tokyo followed a September meeting in Naypyitaw as Washington renews contact with Myanmar’s generals over US interests, including scam operations.
WorldMacron urges full support for Ukraine as Zelenskiy outlines further French aviation aid
After talks in Brussels, Macron stressed Ukraine’s defence needs, while Zelenskiy said French aviation assistance would increase in…
WorldSurging US diesel costs raise pressure on freight, food and manufacturing prices
September producer-price data showed rising diesel costs spreading through US supply chains, increasing pressure on businesses and potentially…
WorldFire reported after explosion on Jbessa gas export pipeline in northeastern Syria
SANA reported that Syria’s Jbessa gas export pipeline was targeted on Thursday, triggering a fire, while a separate…
WorldEbola reaches eighth province in DR Congo as officials report two North Ubangi cases
Two health officials say Ebola has reached North Ubangi, bordering Central African Republic, as the outbreak exceeds 9,000…
WorldHouthi strike on Yemen’s presidential palace kills two guards, officials say
Missiles and drones targeted the presidential compound in Aden, Yemen’s cabinet said, as the Saudi-led coalition reported dozens…
WorldIsrael says Gaza commercial deliveries halted amid merchant dispute with Hamas
Israel attributed the halt to a fee dispute with Hamas, while a Gaza transport official said commercial shipments…
WorldTrump says Fort Hood gunman’s execution will not be livestreamed
Donald Trump said Nidal Hasan’s December 3 execution would not be broadcast online, but victims’ immediate relatives could…
WorldRama refuses to resign as student-led protests turn violent in Tirana
Thousands of protesters clashed with police in Albania’s capital on Thursday over alleged corruption, education costs and a…
WorldBank of England works with banks on recovery plans as AI heightens cyber risks
Deputy governor Sarah Breeden says banks need recovery options if cyber defences fail, while the Bank of England…
WorldFormer DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years for child sex offences
Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, received a 15-year prison sentence after convictions for offences against two women committed between 1985…