News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldRussia to send crude oil and fuel cargoes to Cuba as humanitarian aid, Izvestia reports
Havana, Cuba. Russia is preparing to dispatch crude oil and fuel cargoes to Cuba in the near future as humanitarian aid, Izvestia newspaper reported on Thursday, citing the Russian embassy in Cuba. Planned shipments…
WorldHermes CEO says he resisted Epstein meeting requests during takeover battle
Paris, France. Hermes CEO Axel Dumas said he resisted multiple attempts by Jeffrey Epstein to meet with him,…
WorldStarmer condemns Jim Ratcliffe remarks on immigration and calls for apology
London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned comments by billionaire Jim Ratcliffe that Britain had been “colonised…
WorldChinese outbound travel set to rise during nine-day Lunar New Year break as Japan loses appeal
Beijing, China. More Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during next week’s extra-long Lunar New Year break,…
WorldUS and Iran show flexibility on nuclear deal, Turkish minister tells Financial Times
Ankara, Turkey. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the United States and Iran are showing flexibility on a…
WorldUkraine condemns IOC disqualification of skeleton racer over helmet tribute to war-dead athletes
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the International Olympic Committee’s decision to disqualify skeleton racer Vladyslav…
WorldMajor events recorded on February 12
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several notable events across politics, science, and history are recorded as having occurred on February 12.…
WorldKyiv hit by massive Russian missile attack, officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine. Kyiv came under a “massive” Russian missile attack early Thursday, with officials reporting strikes on multiple…
WorldGates Foundation says it paid nothing to Jeffrey Epstein after DOJ email release
Washington, United States. The Gates Foundation said on Wednesday it did not make any payments to late financier…
WorldNYC Mayor Mamdani urges tax increases on millionaires and corporations in state budget testimony
New York, United States. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for a 2% tax increase on New…
WorldItaly cabinet backs bill allowing temporary naval blockades amid “exceptional pressure” at borders
Rome, Italy. Italy’s cabinet approved a bill authorising naval blockades to halt migrant boats during periods of “exceptional…