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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldTurkey prepares measures to restrict minors’ social media access, including age verification and filtering
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey is moving toward restricting social media access for minors after a parliamentary report recommended broad measures including age verification and content filtering. President Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling AK Party is expected to…
WorldSuicide bomber kills at least 31 at Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers
Islamabad, Pakistan. A suicide bomber killed at least 31 people at a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Pakistan’s capital…
WorldMajor events that occurred on February 6
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several major events have occurred on February 6 across different years, including political transitions, fatal accidents,…
WorldStorm Leonardo prompts evacuations in southern Spain as flood and landslide risks rise
Cordoba, Spain. Authorities in southern Spain evacuated residential areas amid fears the Guadalquivir River could overflow and warned…
WorldRussian GRU deputy head Vladimir Alexeyev hospitalized after shooting in Moscow
Moscow, Russia. Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia’s military intelligence agency GRU, was rushed to hospital…
WorldTrump rejects Putin offer to extend New START limits after treaty expires
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to voluntarily extend limits…
WorldWEF opens independent review into CEO Borge Brende’s contacts with Jeffrey Epstein
Geneva, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum has launched an independent investigation into its CEO Borge Brende to clarify…
WorldTrump says he retains right to militarily secure US-UK airbase in Chagos Archipelago
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump said he retained the right to “militarily secure” a joint US-UK…
WorldActivists plan larger aid flotilla to Gaza after last year’s interception by Israel
Johannesburg, South Africa. Activists behind a flotilla intercepted at sea last year by Israel while trying to bring…
WorldRussia regrets New START expiry, says it is ready for talks as report cites Abu Dhabi negotiations
Moscow, Russia. Russia said it regretted the expiry of its last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United…
WorldAll 166 church worshippers kidnapped in Kaduna attacks rescued, Christian group says
Kaduna, Nigeria. Security services have rescued all 166 worshippers kidnapped during attacks on two churches in northern Nigeria…