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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldUK discloses four military repair facilities operating in Ukraine
London, United Kingdom. Britain said it has four facilities operating in Ukraine to repair and maintain armoured vehicles and other military equipment used in the war with Russia. The sites had not previously been…
WorldBritish warship Dragon arrival in Cyprus delayed amid Portsmouth base staffing restrictions
Nicosia, Cyprus. The arrival in Cyprus of the British warship Dragon, scheduled for next week, has been delayed…
WorldRussia strikes Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least seven in Kharkiv, officials say
Kharkiv, Ukraine. Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles at Ukraine on Saturday, damaging infrastructure and…
WorldTrump says Iran would be “hit very hard” and hints at widening targets
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran would be “hit very hard” and…
WorldIranian clerics call for swift selection of new supreme leader amid U.S. and Israeli strikes
Tehran, Iran. Two influential Iranian clerics have called for the swift selection of a new supreme leader to…
WorldIsraeli airborne operation reported near Nabi Chit as strikes in eastern Lebanon kill 16, health ministry says
Nabi Chit, Lebanon. Residents and Lebanese state media reported that Israel’s military conducted an airborne operation overnight near…
WorldIsrael and Iran trade attacks as Tehran apologises to Gulf neighbours
Tehran, Iran. Israel and Iran traded attacks on Saturday as the war entered its second week, while Tehran…
WorldUS expected to deploy USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group to Middle East, Fox News reports
Washington, United States. The United States is expected to deploy a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East,…
WorldIndia lets Iranian warship Lavan dock in Kochi after U.S. attack on Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka
Kochi, India. India allowed the Iranian warship Lavan to dock at its southern port of Kochi as a…
WorldIran leadership council approves conditional suspension of attacks on neighbouring countries
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s temporary leadership council has approved a suspension of attacks against neighbouring countries unless an attack…
WorldIran war enters second week as Trump demands “unconditional surrender” and attacks intensify
Tehran, Iran. The expanding war in Iran entered its second week on Saturday amid uncertainty over how or…