News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldEurope’s five biggest defence powers launch LEAP to speed low-cost air-defence production
Krakow, Poland. Europe’s five biggest defence powers have agreed on a multi-million euro project to bring low-cost air-defence systems, including autonomous drones or missiles, into production within 12 months, ministers said on Friday. Ministers…
WorldUkrainian woman displaced three times fears no escape as war nears fifth year
Kyiv, Ukraine. Halyna Popriadukhina, 65, has fled her home three times as Russian troops advanced deeper into eastern…
WorldBritish police search former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after arrest over document allegations
Norfolk, United Kingdom. British police searched the former mansion of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Friday after his arrest the…
WorldTrump says he would order release of information on aliens, criticises Obama comments
Washington, United States. Donald Trump said he would order the Pentagon chief and other agencies to release information…
WorldTokyo-area zoo draws visitors with baby macaque and his stuffed orangutan companion
Ichikawa, Japan. A baby Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has become a popular attraction after…
WorldTrump sets 10- to 15-day deadline for Iran nuclear deal; Tehran warns of retaliation
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump warned Iran it must reach a deal over its nuclear program within…
WorldAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over alleged leak of government documents to Jeffrey Epstein
London, United Kingdom. Police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday as part of an investigation into allegations he committed…
WorldTrump administration memo broadens detention powers for refugees awaiting green cards
Washington, United States. The Trump administration has issued a Department of Homeland Security memo giving immigration officers broader…
WorldRussia warns of “unprecedented escalation” around Iran amid U.S. military build-up
Moscow, Russia. Russia warned on Thursday against an “unprecedented escalation of tension” around Iran and urged restraint as…
WorldU.N. report cites serious international law violations and atrocity crimes in Gaza by both sides
Geneva, Switzerland. A U.N. report published on Thursday said Israeli forces, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups committed…
WorldSouth Korean court sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life for insurrection over martial law bid
Seoul, South Korea. A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison on…