News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldEuropean Parliament approves first EU-wide standards for protection of cats and dogs
Brussels, Belgium. The European Parliament approved the EU’s first standards for the protection of cats and dogs, introducing mandatory microchipping, a ban on harmful breeding practices, and new restrictions on imports from outside the…
WorldBelarus releases journalist Andrzej Poczobut in prisoner exchange with Poland
Warsaw, Poland. Belarus has released Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday, as…
WorldSherpa team opens Mount Everest route after serac blockage, allowing summit attempts to resume
Kathmandu, Nepal. Sherpa climbers have opened the route to Mount Everest after it was blocked for two weeks…
WorldSaudi Arabia to host GCC meeting in Jeddah as Gulf states weigh response to Iran attacks
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia will host an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Tuesday, the…
WorldSpaceX board approves Musk pay plan tied to Mars colony and space data centers
Washington, United States. SpaceX’s board has approved a compensation plan for founder Elon Musk that links major equity…
WorldKing Charles to urge unity with U.S. and defence of democratic values in Congress address
Washington, United States. King Charles will stress unity with the United States and the need to defend democratic…
WorldTrial opens over foiled 2024 Taylor Swift concert attack plot in Vienna
Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The trial of a 21-year-old accused of planning an Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift…
WorldGoogle signs Pentagon deal to provide AI models for classified work, The Information reports
Washington, United States. Google has signed a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to use its artificial…
WorldIran offers to share defensive weapons capabilities with SCO members, deputy defence minister says
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Iran is ready to share its defensive weapons capabilities with “independent countries, especially members of the…
WorldIran warning highlights vulnerability of subsea cables in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran, Iran. Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point…
WorldDrone attack triggers large-scale fire at Tuapse oil refinery on Russia’s Black Sea coast
Tuapse, Russia. A Ukrainian drone attack caused what local officials described as a large-scale fire at Russia’s Tuapse…