News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldIsraeli strike damages Karun petrochemical plant near Bandar-e-Mahshahr, prompting evacuation
Bandar-e-Mahshahr, Iran. The Israeli air force struck the Karun petrochemical plant near the southwestern Iranian city of Bandar-e-Mahshahr on Monday, damaging parts of the facility and prompting the evacuation of the surrounding Mahshahr Special…
WorldIsrael launches strikes in Iran after missile attack tests April 8 ceasefire
Tehran, Iran. Israel said it carried out air strikes on military targets in western and central Iran early…
WorldZelenskiy peace talks letter targets Putin and St Petersburg forum audience
St Petersburg, Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published an open letter offering face-to-face peace talks with Russian President Vladimir…
WorldIsrael strikes targets in Iran despite Trump appeal as regional tensions escalate
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel struck military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, despite a direct appeal from…
WorldAt least eight reported dead after magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Mindanao
General Santos, Philippines. At least eight fatalities were reported after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern…
WorldTrump urges Netanyahu not to retaliate as Iran missile fire raises pressure on truce efforts
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran…
WorldIsrael strikes Beirut outskirts as Iran fires missiles at Israeli targets
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel struck the outskirts of Beirut on Sunday for the first time since the United States…
WorldRussian drone hits spent fuel storage facility near Chernobyl, Ukrainian officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine. A Russian drone struck a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near Ukraine’s Chernobyl power plant,…
WorldStrong earthquakes strike Evia, causing damage, landslides and concern among residents
Prokopi, Greece. A series of strong earthquakes struck Evia on Sunday afternoon, causing structural damage, localized landslides and…
WorldArmenians vote in parliamentary election shaped by peace efforts and regional alignment
Yerevan, Armenia. Armenians head to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election widely seen as a test…
WorldIsraeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 10, military says Hamas cell commander targeted
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories. At least 10 people were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on…