News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldWHO confirms hantavirus cases on Hondius cruise held at sea near Cape Verde
Praia, Cape Verde. The World Health Organization said two cases of hantavirus have been confirmed and five more are suspected among people aboard the luxury cruise ship Hondius, which is being held in the…
WorldTurkey, Saudi Arabia to sign visa waiver accord during foreign ministers’ talks in Ankara
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey and Saudi Arabia plan to sign an agreement to scrap visa requirements for their citizens…
WorldReform UK makes gains in Scotland and Wales as voters cite economic decline and immigration concerns
Peterhead, Scotland. Former fisherman James Buchan said he plans to vote for Reform UK for the first time,…
WorldWHO suspects rare human-to-human hantavirus transmission on cruise ship near Cape Verde
Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Organization said it suspects some rare human-to-human transmission among close contacts on a…
WorldBritain sanctions 35 people and entities over migrant recruitment and drone production linked to Russia
London, United Kingdom. Britain on Tuesday unveiled sanctions against 35 people and entities it said were involved in…
WorldU.S.-Iran clashes threaten fragile truce as fighting intensifies around Strait of Hormuz
Washington, United States. A fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday after the U.S.…
WorldEU names finalists for 2026 European Sustainable Energy Awards, opens public vote
Brussels, Belgium. The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy announced the finalists for the 2026 European Sustainable Energy Awards…
WorldHungarian media owner Gyula Balasy offers to hand firms to state after election defeat
Budapest, Hungary. Media executive Gyula Balasy has offered to hand over his companies and some investments to the…
WorldBlast at Hunan fireworks factory kills 21, injures 61 as Xi calls for investigation
Changsha, China. An explosion at a fireworks factory in Hunan province killed 21 people and injured 61, Chinese…
WorldSecret Service shoots armed suspect near White House after shots fired at officers
Washington, United States. The U.S. Secret Service said its officers confronted an armed and “suspicious individual” near the…
WorldU.S., Iran exchange new Gulf attacks as Trump launches “Project Freedom” for Strait of Hormuz
Washington, United States. The United States and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they…