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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldEU and national governments arrange repatriation flights as Middle East air travel disruption strands citizens
Brussels, Belgium. Commercial flights in parts of the Middle East have been grounded amid escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, stranding foreign nationals and prompting governments to plan repatriations. Austria Austria’s…
WorldTrump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as mediation efforts are reported
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” escalating his demands a week…
WorldU.N. official says about 100,000 displaced in Lebanon after Israeli evacuation warnings
Beirut, Lebanon. About 100,000 people have fled to shelters in Lebanon and the number of displaced is expected…
WorldTurkey asked MI6 to expand role in protecting Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa, sources say
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey’s intelligence agency asked Britain’s MI6 last month to take a larger role in protecting Syrian…
WorldRussia warns it will respond if Finland allows nuclear weapons on its territory
Moscow, Russia. Russia said it would respond if Finland placed nuclear weapons on its territory, warning that such…
WorldTurkey asked MI6 to expand role in protecting Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa, sources say
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey’s intelligence agency asked Britain’s MI6 last month to take a larger role in protecting Syrian…
WorldGreece to provide Patriot system, F-16 jets and personnel to support Bulgaria’s defenses
Athens, Greece. Greece will offer military means and personnel to bolster Bulgaria’s defenses following a request by the…
WorldEmirati airlines resume some flights as Middle East conflict disrupts repatriations and air travel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Emirati airlines resumed some flights to key global cities from the United Arab Emirates…
WorldBritish police arrest four men on suspicion of spying for Iran after surveillance probe
London, United Kingdom. British police arrested four men on Friday on suspicion of spying for Iran after an…
WorldSouth Korea says U.S., South Korean militaries discuss possible Patriot redeployment amid Iran war
Seoul, South Korea. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said the U.S. and South Korean militaries are discussing…
WorldIsrael strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah issues warnings near border
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel carried out heavy overnight airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut after ordering residents to…