News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldExplosions hit Tehran and Beirut as markets fall on fears of prolonged energy supply disruption
Tehran, Iran. Explosions tore through Tehran and Beirut on Tuesday as financial markets around the world fell on fears of prolonged disruption to global energy supplies from the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran. War…
WorldClinton says Trump told him he had “great times” with Epstein, deposition video shows
Washington, United States. Former President Bill Clinton told U.S. lawmakers that President Donald Trump once said he had…
WorldCyprus says 19 Cyprus-flagged ships in Persian Gulf remain safe
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Shipping said 19 ships under the Cypriot flag are currently operating in…
WorldDrone attacks damage AWS data centres in UAE and take Bahrain facility offline
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Amazon Web Services said two of its data centres in the United Arab…
WorldBritish bases in Dhekelia report calm after Iranian-backed drone strike launched from Lebanon
Dhekelia, Cyprus. The situation at the British bases in Dhekelia remained calm on Tuesday, with no further attacks…
WorldUNHCR says at least 30,000 displaced people sheltering in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah hostilities
Beirut, Lebanon. At least 30,000 displaced people have sought protection in shelters in Lebanon since hostilities between Israel…
WorldIAEA confirms damage to entrances at Iran’s underground Natanz enrichment facility
Natanz, Iran. The United Nations nuclear watchdog said satellite imagery confirms that entrances to Iran’s underground uranium-enrichment facility…
WorldDrone attack hits fuel tank at Oman’s Duqm port amid wider regional strikes
Duqm, Oman. A fuel tank at Oman’s Duqm commercial port was hit on Tuesday after the facility came…
WorldMiddle East escalation disrupts shipping and air transport, lifting tanker freight rates
Athens, Greece. Shipping and air transport were disrupted this week as the Middle East conflict intensified, prompting fresh…
WorldOil prices stay elevated for third day amid Middle East crisis and Strait of Hormuz fears
Nicosia, Cyprus. Oil prices remained elevated for a third consecutive day as the Middle East crisis intensified, raising…
WorldUS orders departure of non-emergency personnel from Kuwait and Qatar amid rising regional tensions
Washington, United States. The United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their family members…