News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldPentagon sends Gerald R Ford carrier to Middle East amid rising US-Iran tensions
Washington, United States. The Pentagon is sending the aircraft carrier Gerald R Ford from the Caribbean to the Middle East, US officials said on Friday, a move that would place two US carriers in…
WorldTwo men jailed in England over Islamic State-inspired plot targeting Jewish community
Manchester, England. Two men were jailed on Friday after being convicted of plotting to kill hundreds in an…
WorldGreek farmers rally in Athens with tractors over costs, compensation and competition
Athens, Greece. Greek farmers drove dozens of tractors into central Athens on Friday to protest rising production costs…
WorldDP World replaces chairman and CEO after leaked disclosures in newly released Epstein files
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai-based logistics group DP World replaced its chairman and chief executive on Friday after…
WorldUK High Court rules Palestine Action ban unlawful but keeps proscription in place for now
London, United Kingdom. The British government’s ban on pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation is…
WorldImran Khan has lost 85% vision in right eye, lawyer tells Pakistan Supreme Court
Islamabad, Pakistan. Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has lost 85% of the sight in his right eye,…
WorldRubio says transatlantic ties at defining moment ahead of Munich Security Conference
Munich, Germany. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said transatlantic ties faced a “defining moment” in a rapidly…
WorldOrban frames Hungary’s April 12 election as choice between “war or peace” amid Ukraine debate
Budapest, Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has cast Hungary’s April 12 election as a choice between “war or…
WorldSouth Carolina paediatric clinic screens for measles in car parks amid largest US outbreak in over 30 years
Spartanburg, United States. Medical staff at a paediatric clinic in South Carolina are screening patients for measles in…
WorldUS to deploy second aircraft carrier to Middle East amid efforts to pressure Iran into talks
Washington, United States. The United States is deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East as Washington…
WorldMajor events that occurred on February 13
Nicosia, Cyprus. The following are some of the major events to have occurred on February 13, including wartime…