News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldParis meeting to seek more air-defence commitments for Ukraine
Paris, France. Western allies will seek additional air-defence commitments for Ukraine at a meeting on Monday, as shortages leave the country increasingly exposed to Russian ballistic missiles despite recent shifts in battlefield momentum. Ukrainian…
WorldFirefighters battle Fontainebleau forest wildfire amid western Europe heatwave
Fontainebleau, France. More than 400 firefighters worked overnight to contain a wildfire in the historic Fontainebleau forest south…
WorldMajor historical events recorded on July 13
Nicosia, Cyprus. Major events recorded on July 13 include the opening of the first soccer World Cup in…
WorldBangkok pub fire kills 27 as police investigate possible negligence
Bangkok, Thailand. A fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in northern Bangkok killed 27 people…
WorldHungary parliament set to vote on amendment to remove President Sulyok
Budapest, Hungary. Hungary’s parliament is set to vote on Monday on a constitutional amendment proposed by Prime Minister…
WorldFlooding in Hebei and Liaoning disrupts transport after Typhoon Bavi
Kuancheng, China. Severe flooding in Hebei and Liaoning provinces submerged roads, swept away vehicles and stranded residents after…
WorldIranian strike disables Cyprus-flagged container ship off Oman; one Indian seafarer missing
Muscat, Oman. A Cyprus-flagged container ship remained disabled off Oman after an Iranian strike caused an engine-room fire…
WorldUS and Iran exchange attacks as Strait of Hormuz closure deepens regional crisis
Washington, United States. The United States and Iran exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks on Sunday as Tehran…
WorldStrait of Hormuz vessel traffic falls to five-week low amid regional strikes
Tehran, Iran. Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a five-week low on Sunday, according to…
WorldBangkok pub fire kills 27 and injures 63 as exits obstruct evacuation
Bangkok, Thailand. A fire at the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in northern Bangkok killed 27 people…
WorldCyprus-flagged ship damaged in reported Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Cyprus-flagged container ship was damaged and one crew member was reported missing after what US…