News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldCountries withdraw diplomats’ families and urge citizens to leave Iran amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions
Washington, United States. Several countries have begun withdrawing dependents of diplomatic personnel and non-essential staff from some locations in the Middle East, or advising citizens to defer travel to Iran, amid rising tensions between…
WorldBritain pauses ratification of Chagos sovereignty deal amid talks with United States
London, United Kingdom. Britain has paused the process of ratifying a deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos…
WorldUK requires dual British Cypriot citizens to enter on valid British passport as ETA system rolls out
London, United Kingdom. Dual British Cypriot citizens must use a valid British passport when entering the United Kingdom…
WorldHeathrow CEO says Istanbul may overtake London hub as Europe’s busiest airport
London, United Kingdom. Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye said Istanbul is likely to overtake Heathrow as Europe’s busiest…
WorldSheinbaum considers legal action after Musk post alleges cartel ties
Mexico City, Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday she is considering legal action after tech billionaire…
WorldOfgem cuts UK energy price cap by 7% for April as policy shifts lower bills
London, United Kingdom. Most British households will see lower energy bills from April after energy regulator Ofgem cut…
WorldTurkey reviews possible measures amid Iran-United States tensions, diplomatic source says
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey is evaluating potential measures it could take if conflict breaks out between neighbouring Iran and…
WorldZelensky and Western officials underestimated Russia’s plans ahead of 2022 Ukraine invasion
Kyiv, Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Ukrainians to stay calm a month before Russia’s February 24, 2022 invasion,…
WorldMedia report former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland hospitalised after apparent suicide attempt
Oslo, Norway. Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland was hospitalised last week after an apparent suicide attempt, according…
WorldEU adds eight Russians to sanctions list over alleged human rights violations and repression
Brussels, Belgium. The Council of the European Union has imposed restrictive measures on eight additional individuals in Russia,…
WorldUganda police arrest two women accused of same-sex acts under 2023 anti-homosexuality law
Arua, Uganda. Police in Uganda said they arrested two young women accused of involvement in same-sex acts after…