News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldMunich Security Conference opens amid strained transatlantic ties and multiple wars
Munich, Germany. One year after U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticised European allies at the Munich Security Conference, Washington’s partners are seeking to chart a more independent course while preserving the basis of the…
WorldBNP wins two-thirds majority in Bangladesh election as official results awaited
Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a two-thirds majority in Friday’s general elections, a result seen…
WorldMexican-flagged ships delivering humanitarian aid enter Havana Harbor
Havana, Cuba. Two Mexican-flagged ships loaded with humanitarian aid entered Havana Harbor early on Thursday, according to a…
WorldU.S. military completes withdrawal from al-Tanf base in Syria, hands over to Syrian forces
Washington, United States. The U.S. military said it completed a withdrawal from the al-Tanf base in Syria on…
WorldTrump administration repeals EPA endangerment finding and ends vehicle greenhouse gas standards
Washington, United States. The administration of President Donald Trump announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse…
WorldKremlin says WhatsApp fully blocked in Russia, urges switch to state-backed MAX
Moscow, Russia. The Kremlin said on Thursday that WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, has been completely blocked in…
WorldAthens renters face soaring costs as housing shortage strains Greece’s recovery
Athens, Greece. Eirini Syntihaki said she is leaving an apartment she loved in central Athens after her flatmate…
WorldPost-9/11 security shift reshaped U.S. immigration enforcement framework
Washington, United States. Stephen Miller’s January 2026 comments to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and ICE’s use of…
WorldUNDP begins clearing wartime garbage dump that engulfed Fras Market in Gaza City
Gaza City, Palestinian territories. The United Nations Development Programme began clearing a large wartime garbage dump in Gaza…
WorldRatcliffe apologises for language on immigration after criticism from Starmer
London, United Kingdom. British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe said on Thursday he was sorry that people took offence…
WorldBangladesh begins counting votes in national election after Hasina’s 2024 ouster
Dhaka, Bangladesh. Vote counting began in Bangladesh’s national election on Thursday after tens of millions voted for a…