News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldRussian attacks intensify pressure on businesses and residents in Zaporizhzhia
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Russian attacks on the southeastern Ukrainian city have intensified, disrupting businesses and increasing risks for residents as Moscow escalates its air campaign, officials and locals said. Entrepreneur Kateryna Lahuta said two Russian…
WorldRomania delays Danube barge plan as drought threatens nuclear reactor operations
Cernavoda, Romania. Romania delayed until Friday a plan to sink four rock-filled barges in the Danube, citing unsafe…
WorldItaly places major cities on highest heat alert as Europe faces prolonged heatwave
Rome, Italy. Italy placed all its major cities under the highest health alert on Thursday as a heatwave…
WorldIran-Oman Strait of Hormuz proposal faces sanctions and insurance obstacles
Tehran, Iran. A proposed agreement between Iran and Oman that would give Tehran control over ships entering the…
WorldIsraeli settler charged over killing of Palestinian activist in West Bank
Umm al-Khair, West Bank. Israeli prosecutors on Thursday charged Jewish settler Yinon Levi with reckless manslaughter over the…
WorldFire breaks out at Yaroslavl refinery after reported Ukrainian drone attack
Yaroslavl, Russia. A major oil refinery in Russia’s Yaroslavl region caught fire after what regional governor Mikhail Evrayev…
WorldTwo Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon as strikes resume
Beirut, Lebanon. Two Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon and four others were wounded, Israeli local media…
WorldUK new car registrations rise 11.7% in July as EV sales reach record
London, United Kingdom. British new car registrations rose nearly 12% in July, their strongest performance since 2019, as…
WorldHouthis report missile attacks on Saudi oil tankers near Yanbu and in Gulf of Aden
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Wednesday they launched missile attacks on a Saudi oil tanker…
WorldCentral Europe heatwave sets Austrian record and strains power supplies
Vienna, Austria. A heatwave and drought continued to affect central and southern Europe on Wednesday, with Austria recording…
WorldIran-Oman proposal would give Tehran control over Gulf-bound ships, sources say
Tehran, Iran. A proposed agreement between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf…