News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldUkraine ratifies EU loan agreement, unlocking €90 billion in financing
Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s parliament ratified a loan agreement with the European Union on Thursday, paving the way for €90 billion in financing and allowing the government to direct record funds to defence as the…
WorldRussia and Kazakhstan sign deal to build first nuclear power plant in Central Asia
Astana, Kazakhstan. Russia and Kazakhstan signed an agreement on Thursday to build the first nuclear power plant in…
WorldMay 28: Key historical events including Dunkirk, Ethiopia, Pakistan nuclear tests
Brussels, Belgium. Major events recorded on May 28 include the surrender of Belgium’s King Leopold to invading German…
WorldUS Embassy in Kyiv says it remains open after reports of changes to operations
Kyiv, Ukraine. The US Embassy in Kyiv said on Thursday that it remains open and denied reports of…
WorldIran ends near-90-day internet blackout as social media access returns
Tehran, Iran. Iranians expressed relief as social media access returned after a long internet shutdown imposed by the…
WorldAt least 15 students die in dormitory fire at Kenya girls’ school
Gilgil, Kenya. A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls’ school in Kenya’s Rift Valley overnight, killing…
WorldGlobal temperatures expected to near record highs over next five years, U.N. report says
London, United Kingdom. Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with…
WorldIran strikes US airbase after American attacks on drone operation near Strait of Hormuz
Washington, United States. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Thursday that it had struck a US airbase after American…
WorldIran and U.S. trade fresh strikes as ceasefire faces new strain
Washington, United States. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Thursday it targeted a U.S. airbase after the U.S. military…
WorldUS consumer confidence slips in May as inflation worries tied to Iran war rise
Washington, United States. US consumer confidence eased in May as concerns about inflation linked to the war with…
WorldTrump-backed UFC cage fight set for White House South Lawn during US 250th anniversary
Washington, United States. A mixed martial arts arena is being built on the White House South Lawn for…