News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldUS Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness
Washington, United States. US Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican and former presidential candidate, has died at the age of 71 after what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” His…
WorldQatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
Doha, Qatar. Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74,…
WorldU.S. strikes Iran as Tehran says it closes Strait of Hormuz again
Washington, United States. The U.S. military launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck a container ship on…
WorldEurope faces mounting economic and health costs from increasingly frequent heatwaves
Brussels, Belgium. Europe is experiencing increasingly frequent, intense and prolonged heatwaves as global temperatures rise, with major consequences…
WorldCyprus-flagged ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran
Nicosia, Cyprus. A Cyprus-flagged container ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz early on Sunday, leaving one…
WorldRussian missile and drone strikes kill two and wound 19 across Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russian missile and drone attacks killed two people and wounded 19 across Ukraine on Saturday, officials…
WorldIranian foreign minister arrives in Oman for Strait of Hormuz discussions
Muscat, Oman. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Oman on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the safe…
WorldIran’s Khamenei vows retaliation for slain predecessor and father
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said retaliation for his slain predecessor and father, Ayatollah Ali…
WorldUS housing reform becomes law without Trump’s signature
Washington, United States. The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law at midnight on Saturday without…
WorldTrump says US-Iran talks will continue but declares ceasefire over
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran had agreed to continue talks, despite…
WorldPolice release man arrested in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
London, United Kingdom. A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, has…