News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldDrones from Russia crash in Latvia, damaging oil tanks near border
Rezekne, Latvia. Latvia’s army said two drones entered its territory from Russia and crashed on Thursday morning, as authorities reported damage at a storage facility near the border. Military and government response Latvia’s Defence…
WorldTrump predicts quick end to Iran war as Tehran reviews U.S. peace proposal
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump predicted a swift end to the war with Iran as Tehran considered…
WorldEU reaches tentative deal to simplify AI Act and delay high-risk rules
Brussels, Belgium. EU governments and lawmakers reached a tentative agreement after nine hours of negotiations to simplify parts…
WorldUAE says defence ties are sovereign matter, rejects Iran statement on US cooperation
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates said its ties and international and defence partnerships are…
WorldRussia warns diplomatic missions to evacuate Kyiv staff over possible retaliatory strike
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it warned diplomatic missions on Wednesday to promptly evacuate staff from Kyiv…
WorldSalam says high-level Lebanon-Israel meeting premature as ceasefire violations persist
Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said it was premature to talk of any high-level meeting between…
WorldTed Turner, founder of CNN and media entrepreneur, dies at 87
Atlanta, United States. Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media…
WorldBrockman testifies Musk backed OpenAI for-profit shift but sought control to fund Mars plans
Sacramento, United States. OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified in a California trial that Elon Musk supported transforming OpenAI…
WorldUkraine says Russia violated Kyiv-proposed ceasefire with assaults, strikes and drone attacks
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine accused Russia of violating a ceasefire proposed by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy by conducting dozens of…
WorldU.S. and Iran near one-page memorandum to end Gulf war, Pakistani mediator source says
Washington, United States. The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a one-page memorandum to end…
WorldWhite House said to be nearing one-page understanding with Iran on war and nuclear talks
Washington, United States. The White House is believed to be nearing an agreement with Iran on a one-page…