News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldUK paratroopers airdrop medics and supplies to Tristan da Cunha after suspected hantavirus case
Tristan da Cunha, United Kingdom. British paratroopers, medics and medical supplies were dropped onto Tristan da Cunha after a suspected hantavirus case was confirmed on the remote overseas territory. The Ministry of Defence said…
WorldIran armed forces command meets Supreme Leader, receives new military guidance: Fars
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s armed forces unified command met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and received “new guiding measures” to…
WorldStarmer vows to stay on as Labour faces pressure after local election losses
London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would continue in office and described his government…
WorldCruise ship passengers evacuated after deadly hantavirus outbreak, countries impose quarantine measures
Madrid, Spain. Passengers and crew disembarked from a cruise ship affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak on Sunday…
WorldOil prices jump after Trump rejects Iran response as Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed
Washington, United States. Oil prices surged more than $4 a barrel on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected…
WorldFrench cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus as authorities tighten isolation measures
Paris, France. A French passenger from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive and…
WorldMajor events recorded on May 11 from 1943 to 2008
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several significant events occurred on May 11 across decades, spanning war, diplomacy, culture, aviation, technology, currency,…
WorldItaly’s Culture Minister sacks two senior aides after documentary funding dispute
Rome, Italy. Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has dismissed two senior aides following an uproar over denied funding for…
WorldSpain to evacuate last MV Hondius passengers as two test positive for hantavirus
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Spanish authorities said they will evacuate the last 24 passengers from the MV…
WorldTrump rejects Iran response to U.S. peace proposal, oil prices rise amid Strait of Hormuz concerns
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, pushing oil prices higher…
WorldAustralia to evacuate citizens from MV Hondius amid Andes hantavirus outbreak
Canberra, Australia. Australia will charter a government-supported flight to evacuate its citizens from the Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship…