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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldWes Streeting resigns as UK health secretary, citing loss of confidence in Keir Starmer
London, United Kingdom. British Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from government on Thursday, saying he had lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. Resignation letter In a letter published on X, Streeting said…
WorldPhilippine senator sought by ICC no longer at Senate after reported “escape,” Cayetano says
Manila, Philippines. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said on Thursday that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who is…
WorldTrump and Xi discuss Iran war as attacks near Strait of Hormuz raise pressure on stalled talks
Beijing, China. U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war with China’s President Xi Jinping as new vessel…
WorldMajor events recorded on May 14
Nicosia, Cyprus. A range of major political, diplomatic and cultural events have occurred on May 14 across different…
WorldXi tells Trump trade talks progressing, warns Taiwan dispute could endanger ties
Beijing, China. China’s Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress at the…
WorldRussia launches major missile and drone attack on Kyiv and other regions, officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia launched a major combined missile and drone attack on Kyiv and other regions overnight, Ukrainian…
WorldHavana protests erupt as rolling blackouts deepen amid fuel shortages
Havana, Cuba. Protests broke out across Havana on Wednesday evening as the city faced its worst rolling blackouts…
WorldStorm in Uttar Pradesh kills 89, injures 53, officials say
Lucknow, India. A violent storm that brought rain and hail to India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, killed…
WorldXi praises progress in U.S. trade talks as Trump begins Beijing summit
Beijing, China. China’s Xi Jinping opened a two-day summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday by citing…
WorldUK consumers cut spending in April amid Iran war uncertainty, Barclays and BRC surveys show
London, United Kingdom. British consumers cut spending in April for the first time since November 2024, shifting toward…
WorldGunshots reported at Philippine Senate as ICC-wanted senator says arrest imminent
Manila, Philippines. Gunshots were reported at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday, prompting people to run for cover after…