News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldU.S. orders departures and closes missions in Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran
Washington, United States. The United States ordered non-emergency government personnel and their family members to leave Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan and closed several diplomatic missions across the region as tensions with Iran…
WorldFidan calls Iran retaliation strategy in Gulf “incredibly wrong” and warns of wider conflict
Ankara, Turkey. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Iran’s strategy of attacking Gulf states in retaliation for U.S.…
WorldSyria bolsters Lebanon border with troops and rocket units, sources say
Damascus, Syria. Syria has reinforced its border with Lebanon with rocket units and thousands of troops, eight Syrian…
WorldSmoke reported near U.S. consulate in Dubai, witnesses say
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Smoke was seen rising from an area near the U.S. consulate in Dubai, two…
WorldTrump says U.S. will cut off all trade with Spain over military base access dispute
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would cut off all trade with Spain…
WorldUK says RAF F-35 jets shot down drones in Jordanian airspace, with Cyprus cited as likely launchpad
Nicosia, Cyprus. The UK defence ministry said RAF F-35 fighter jets operating in Jordanian airspace shot down drones…
WorldTrump says he ordered US forces to join Israel attacks on Iran over fear of imminent strike
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump said he ordered US forces to join Israel’s attack on Iran because…
WorldUS judge grants preliminary approval to $35 million Epstein estate settlement in class action case
Manhattan, United States. A US judge granted preliminary approval to an agreement for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate to pay…
WorldRussia warns Iran war could trigger wider nuclear proliferation, Lavrov says
Moscow, Russia. Russia warned on Tuesday that the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran…
WorldGreece shipping minister urges protection of seafarers as Strait of Hormuz disruption strands ships
Athens, Greece. Greece’s shipping minister called for the protection of global shipping and seafarers as dozens of ships…
WorldAirline stocks slide as Middle East conflict disrupts flights and raises fuel cost concerns
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Airline stocks in Asia and Europe extended losses on Tuesday as the U.S. and…