News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldBritish police investigate Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein
London, United Kingdom. British police on Tuesday launched an investigation into Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office after claims he leaked market-sensitive information to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The inquiry…
WorldRussia says it is ready for a world without New START limits as treaty set to expire
Beijing, China. Russia is ready for a new reality in which there are no nuclear arms control limits…
WorldTrump and Petro hold first White House meeting amid strained US-Colombia ties
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro met at the White House on…
WorldSyrian government forces enter Qamishli under US-backed deal with Kurdish-led administration
Qamishli, Syria. Syrian government security forces entered the Kurdish-controlled northeastern city of Qamishli on Tuesday, according to security…
WorldNato begins planning for Arctic Sentry mission amid Greenland tensions
Brussels, Belgium. Nato has started military planning for an Arctic Sentry mission, a spokesperson for the alliance’s military…
WorldIran seeks to move US talks to Oman and limit agenda to nuclear issues
Istanbul, Turkey. Iran is demanding that talks with the United States this week be held in Oman instead…
WorldUS military shoots down Iranian drone near Abraham Lincoln carrier in Arabian Sea
Washington, United States. The US military said it shot down an Iranian drone that it said “aggressively” approached…
WorldRussia hits Ukrainian energy sites ahead of Abu Dhabi peace talks, officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia struck Ukrainian energy facilities with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles on Tuesday, cutting…
WorldStarmer calls alleged Mandelson sharing of sensitive information with Epstein “disgraceful”
London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told ministers on Tuesday that allegations the UK’s former U.S.…
WorldLight aircraft crashes in Greater Manchester; parachute reported caught on pylon
Littleborough, United Kingdom. A light aircraft crashed on farmland near the M62 in Littleborough, Rochdale, prompting an emergency…
WorldNorwegian crown princess’s son pleads not guilty to rape and domestic violence charges
Oslo, Norway. Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleaded not guilty to rape and…