News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldUK advises against non-essential travel to Kuwait amid regional escalation
London, United Kingdom. Britain advised against all but essential travel to Kuwait on Wednesday and told its citizens in the country to stay away from security or military facilities. Updated travel advice The Foreign…
WorldDrone hits Iranian Kurdish opposition depot in Iraq’s Kurdistan, wounding two
Dekala, Iraq. A drone struck an arms depot in an attack on the headquarters of an Iranian Kurdish…
WorldKim Jong Un signals support for Iran after US and Israeli strikes, The Diplomat reports
Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has signalled strong support for Iran following US and…
WorldSanchez reiterates opposition to U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran after Trump trade threat
Madrid, Spain. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reiterated his opposition to the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran,…
WorldRomania summons Iran’s ambassador over Tehran’s strikes and calls for de-escalation
Bucharest, Romania. Romania’s Foreign Ministry said it summoned Iran’s ambassador late on Tuesday to protest against Tehran’s strikes…
WorldIran to hold three-day farewell ceremony in Tehran for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Tehran, Iran. Iranians will bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a ceremony in Tehran…
WorldMojtaba Khamenei elected Iran’s next Supreme Leader, Iran International reports
Tehran, Iran. Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the eldest son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been elected by Iran’s Assembly…
WorldU.S. commander says assault on Iran is ahead of schedule as strikes continue
Washington, United States. The top U.S. commander for the Middle East said the U.S. assault on Iran was…
WorldTrump threatens U.S. trade embargo on Spain over military base access and NATO spending
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday to impose a full U.S. trade embargo on…
WorldMiddle East conflict enters fifth day as strikes and reprisals spread across region
Kuwait City, Kuwait. Tensions in the Middle East escalated as the conflict triggered by a coordinated United States…
WorldDrone strike hits parking lot near US Consulate in Dubai with no casualties
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the United States Consulate in Dubai…