News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldIsrael questions two activists after intercepting Gaza-bound flotilla off Crete
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel’s foreign ministry said it took two activists to the country for questioning after intercepting another flotilla bound for the coast of Gaza and releasing 175 activists in international waters off the…
WorldTrump remarks add uncertainty as Washington-Tehran talks stall and Israel raises readiness
Washington, United States. Washington-Tehran talks are reported to be at an impasse as Israeli and US media say…
WorldMan charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in suspected terrorist incident in London
London, United Kingdom. A 45-year-old man appeared in a London court on Friday charged with attempted murder over…
WorldUAE official says unilateral Iranian arrangements for Strait of Hormuz cannot be trusted
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A senior UAE official said Tehran could not be trusted over any unilateral…
WorldTrump criticism of European leaders revives strains in US-Europe relations over Iran war
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders and raised threats involving US troops, trade…
WorldIran power factions jostle as Pezeskian considers removing foreign minister Araghchi
Tehran, Iran. Iranian political factions are reported to be competing for influence as pressure from a US naval…
WorldUkraine says vessel carrying allegedly stolen grain will not unload in Israel
Jerusalem, Israel. Ukraine said a vessel carrying grain it alleges was stolen from Russian-occupied areas will not unload…
WorldU.S. passenger flights to Venezuela resume after seven years with American Airlines service
Caracas, Venezuela. U.S. passenger air service to Venezuela resumed on Thursday after seven years, with an American Airlines…
WorldMitsotakis says University of Nicosia Athens campus can help make Greece a global education hub
Athens, Greece. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the opening of a University of Nicosia campus in Athens…
WorldTrump criticises German Chancellor Merz over Iran and Russia-Ukraine war
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump criticised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, saying Merz should focus…
WorldIsrael intercepts Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters near Greece, organisers say
Athens, Greece. Flotilla organisers said Israel intercepted aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, calling…