News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldRwanda files arbitration case against Britain over scrapped asylum deal
Kigali, Rwanda. Rwanda has filed an arbitration case against Britain over the cancellation of an asylum deal by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in 2024, Rwanda’s government said. Arbitration notice filed in The Hague Rwanda…
WorldHungarian prosecutors charge Budapest mayor over role in LGBTQ+ Pride rally
Budapest, Hungary. Hungarian prosecutors have brought charges against Budapest’s liberal mayor, Gergely Karacsony, over his role in arranging…
WorldStarmer begins first UK prime minister visit to China since 2018 amid shifting Western diplomacy
Beijing, China. Keir Starmer began the first visit to China by a British prime minister since 2018 on…
WorldMajor events recorded on January 28
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several notable events have occurred on January 28 across literature, aviation and space disasters, political developments…
WorldTrump says Minneapolis shooting victim should not have carried gun, drawing criticism from gun rights groups
Minneapolis, United States. President Donald Trump said Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a federal agent during…
WorldUS Border Patrol involved in shooting in Arizona, sheriff says
Arivaca, United States. US Border Patrol was involved in a shooting in Arizona on Tuesday, Pima County Sheriff…
WorldRussian drone strike hits passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killing three
Kharkiv, Ukraine. A Russian drone strike killed three people and wounded two others aboard a passenger train in…
WorldTurkey reviews eastern border crisis scenarios amid concerns over instability in Iran
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey is examining alternative scenarios for managing a potential crisis on its eastern border amid growing…
WorldHoman set to take over immigration operation in Minneapolis after fatal shootings spark scrutiny
Minneapolis, United States. Tom Homan, described as President Donald Trump’s border czar, was set to take over the…
WorldUK sanctions Iranian businessman Ali Ansari over alleged financing of Iran’s IRGC
London, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom sanctioned Iranian businessman Ali Ansari on Tuesday, alleging he helped finance Iran’s…
WorldFormer Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding pleads not guilty to U.S. drug and murder conspiracy charges
Santa Ana, United States. Canadian former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding pleaded not guilty on Monday to 17 felony…