News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldThree vessels hit by unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, one fire reported
Muscat, Oman. Three vessels were hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies and sources said on Wednesday. One strike caused a fire on board a ship and prompted most…
WorldIsrael says Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei lightly wounded, not seen in public
Jerusalem, Israel. A senior Israeli official told Reuters that Israel’s intelligence assessment is that Iran’s new supreme leader,…
WorldRomania to discuss U.S. access to military bases amid Middle East conflict
Bucharest, Romania. Romanian President Nicusor Dan has convened Romania’s top defence council to discuss whether to allow U.S.…
WorldVon der Leyen warns EU against return to Russian fossil fuels to curb energy prices
Brussels, Belgium. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe would make a strategic blunder if it…
WorldIEA proposes record oil reserve release to curb rising crude prices, WSJ reports
Brussels, Belgium. The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to…
WorldIranian women’s soccer delegation member reverses asylum decision in Australia
Canberra, Australia. An Iranian women’s soccer delegation member who sought asylum in Australia has changed her mind and…
WorldIEA weighs largest-ever oil reserve release as crude prices rise amid U.S.-Israel war with Iran
Paris, France. The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to…
WorldU.S., Israel and Iran trade strikes as conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping
Washington, United States. The United States and Israel exchanged air strikes with Iran’s military across the Middle East…
WorldIsraeli strikes hit apartment building in central Beirut, Lebanese state media reports
Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanese state media reported that Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday,…
WorldSix killed in bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland; police suspect deliberate act
Kerzers, Switzerland. At least six people died late Tuesday when a bus caught fire on a road in…
WorldDrone hits U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad, no injuries reported
Baghdad, Iraq. A drone struck a major U.S. diplomatic facility in Iraq on Tuesday, with no injuries reported…