News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldIraq resumes Basra oil loadings after drone hits tanker
Basra, Iraq. Iraq briefly suspended oil loadings on Thursday after a drone hit an oil tanker at the Basra terminal, before resuming operations, according to four Iraqi oil and security sources. The drone caused…
WorldProtests erupt in Ukraine after defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov is dismissed
Kyiv, Ukraine. Rare protests broke out across Ukraine on Thursday after the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov,…
WorldVance says Israeli officials sought to sway US opinion against Iran war deal
Washington, United States. US Vice President JD Vance said some members of the Israeli government had sought to…
WorldKuwait says it is confronting Iranian drones amid regional escalation
Kuwait City, Kuwait. Kuwait’s army said it was confronting Iranian drones, without providing details on their number, intended…
WorldUkraine and Russia escalate Black Sea attacks as grain shipping faces disruption
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine and Russia launched missile and drone attacks on vessels in the Black Sea and Sea…
WorldMagnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes near Te Anau in New Zealand
Te Anau, New Zealand. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck near Te Anau on New Zealand’s South Island, prompting…
WorldRights groups urge Thailand not to deport Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong
Bangkok, Thailand. Two human rights groups have urged Thailand not to deport Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong, saying he…
WorldMajor events that occurred on July 16
Nicosia, Cyprus. July 16 has seen significant developments in transport, space exploration, politics, culture and public life. Historical…
WorldIndia halts deployment of seafarers on vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi, India. India has ordered shipowners, ship managers and recruitment companies not to deploy Indian seafarers on…
WorldIran warns U.S. against strikes on infrastructure and Strait of Hormuz
Tehran, Iran. Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was an inviolable red line and warned that it would…
WorldAstypalaia declares water emergency as drought strains supplies
Astypalaia, Greece. Seven Greek islands in the Aegean Sea have declared drought emergencies this year as hotter summers…