News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldHegseth defends proposed $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget amid war with Iran
Washington, United States. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget reflects what he called “the urgency of the moment” amid the ongoing war with Iran. Hegseth faced questioning under…
WorldTrump says US to release government files on UFOs
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration will soon release government files on…
WorldComey appears in Virginia court after indictment over Instagram post prosecutors say threatened Trump
Alexandria, United States. Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in federal court in Virginia on Wednesday, one day…
WorldTrump says he discussed possible Ukraine ceasefire with Putin in phone call
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump said he discussed a possible ceasefire in Ukraine during a phone…
WorldKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in New York to commemorate 9/11 victims on U.S. state visit
New York, United States. Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in New York on Wednesday to commemorate…
WorldPentagon official says U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far
Washington, United States. The United States’ war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon…
WorldNIESR forecasts UK slowdown and above-target inflation through 2028 amid Middle East conflict
London, United Kingdom. Britain’s economy is expected to slow sharply this year and in 2027 due to the…
WorldTwo Jewish people stabbed in Golders Green as UK investigates possible Iranian links to antisemitic attacks
London, United Kingdom. Two Jewish people were stabbed in the Golders Green area of north London on Wednesday,…
WorldTrump urges Iran to sign deal as report cites plans for extended blockade of Iranian ports
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to “get smart soon” and sign a deal amid…
WorldZelenskiy says Ukraine will extend range of strikes in Russia after reported 1,500-km attack
Kyiv, Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine would keep increasing the range of its strikes in Russia, citing…
WorldWhite House defends FIFA Peace Prize award to Trump amid criticism from players and federations
Washington, United States. The White House has defended FIFA’s decision to award U.S. President Donald Trump the inaugural…