News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldIOM says hundreds feared dead or missing after Mediterranean shipwrecks amid severe storm
Rome, Italy. Hundreds of people are feared dead or missing after attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, with reports of multiple shipwrecks in the last 10 days following bad weather, the UN migration agency…
WorldWHO says UK and several European countries lose measles elimination status after rise in cases
London, United Kingdom. The World Health Organization said on Monday that Britain and several other European countries have…
WorldTurkey’s foreign minister meets Hamas officials in Ankara to discuss Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian conditions
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey’s foreign minister met Hamas officials on Monday to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire…
WorldWhite House defends Minnesota deportation push after fatal shooting of US citizen
Washington, United States. The White House said President Donald Trump does not want people hurt or killed in…
WorldIsrael says it retrieved hostage remains from Gaza as Rafah crossing reopening awaited
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel’s military said on Monday it retrieved and identified the remains of police officer Ran Gvili,…
WorldHeathrow ends 100 ml liquid limit with full rollout of CT security scanners
London, United Kingdom. London Heathrow has become the world’s largest airport to fully remove the 100 ml liquid…
WorldIsrael says it retrieved remains of last hostage held in Gaza
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel’s military said on Monday it had retrieved and identified the remains of the last remaining…
WorldICC judges rule Duterte fit for pre-trial hearings, set confirmation of charges for Feb. 23
The Hague, Netherlands. Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is…
WorldIsrael says Rafah crossing to reopen after operation to recover last hostage’s body
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt for the passage of people only after completing…
WorldAustralia Day rallies draw crowds as “Invasion Day” and anti-immigration protests held in Sydney
Sydney, Australia. Thousands marked Australia Day on Monday by attending “Invasion Day” rallies supporting Indigenous Australians and calling…
WorldWinter storm brings bitter cold, snow and ice across eastern United States
Washington, United States. Tens of millions of Americans faced bitter cold, heavy snow and freezing rain on Monday…