News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldIsraeli forces fire on aid flotilla bound for Gaza, organisers say; Israel denies live ammunition
Ankara, Turkey. Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing toward Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organisers. Israel said no live ammunition was used…
WorldSomaliland to open Jerusalem embassy after Israel recognises breakaway region, ambassador says
Jerusalem, Israel. Somaliland will set up an embassy in Jerusalem soon, its ambassador said on Tuesday, after Israel…
WorldBird flu detected in dead polar bear on Svalbard, first such case in Europe
Oslo, Norway. Bird flu has been detected in a dead polar bear in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago, marking…
WorldNestle and Danone face scrutiny over infant formula contamination recall timing
Paris, France. Nestle and Danone are facing renewed scrutiny over their handling of infant formula contamination after public…
WorldChannel 4 removes past “Married at First Sight” seasons after BBC report on alleged rapes
London, United Kingdom. Channel 4 removed all previous seasons of “Married at First Sight” on Monday after a…
WorldSmotrich says ICC prosecutor sought secret arrest warrant against him
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said he was informed that the prosecutor at the International…
WorldWHO chief expresses concern over speed and scale of Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
Geneva, Switzerland. The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday expressed deep concern about the speed and…
WorldMajor events that occurred on May 19
Nicosia, Cyprus. The following are some of the major events that occurred on May 19, spanning infrastructure, politics,…
WorldAid flotilla organisers say Israeli forces intercepted 41 boats en route to Gaza
Ankara, Turkey. Organisers of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza said on Tuesday that Israeli forces had intercepted…
WorldIran outlines peace proposal to United States as Trump says chances for nuclear deal are “very good”
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s latest peace proposal to the United States calls for ending hostilities on all fronts, including…
WorldBurnham says UK should not consider rejoining EU, urges move on from Brexit debate
Leeds, United Kingdom. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said he is not proposing that Britain consider rejoining the…