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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldU.S. investigators assess U.S. role likely in strike on Iranian girls’ school, officials say
Minab, Iran. U.S. military investigators believe it is likely that U.S. forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed scores of children on Saturday, two U.S. officials told…
WorldTrump backs Iranian Kurdish attacks as Iran and Israel widen strikes across the region
Tehran, Iran. President Donald Trump said he supported Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq launching attacks against Iran as…
WorldHezbollah urges Israelis to evacuate towns near Lebanon border after Israel warning in Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah warned Israeli residents to evacuate towns within 5 km of the border in a Hebrew…
WorldTrump says U.S. wants role in choosing Iran’s next leader as strikes intensify
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump said the United States should be involved in deciding Iran’s next leader…
WorldNoem to step down as U.S. homeland security chief; Trump names Senator Mullin as replacement
Washington, United States. Kristi Noem will leave her role as U.S. homeland security chief at the end of…
WorldU.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran intensifies as Tehran vows retaliation after ship attack
Tehran, Iran. The U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran entered its sixth day on Thursday, with residents describing more intensive…
WorldMiller says drug cartels can only be defeated with military force
Washington, United States. White House homeland security advisor Stephen Miller told a gathering of Latin American military leaders…
WorldGreek seafarers stage 24-hour strike over crews stranded in Gulf amid Iran conflict
Piraeus, Greece. Greek seafarers began a 24-hour strike on Thursday, halting local ferry services, to protest over vessel…
WorldStarmer says UK-US special relationship operating as normal after Trump criticism
London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK’s special relationship with the United States was…
WorldUK to send four additional Typhoon jets to Qatar, Prime Minister Starmer says
London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said four additional Typhoon fighter jets would be sent to…
WorldTurkey says it is closely following Iranian Kurdish PJAK activities amid reported U.S. consultations
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey said it is closely following the actions of the Iranian Kurdish PJAK militant group, warning…