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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldU.S. tells European allies some contracted weapons deliveries likely to be delayed, sources say
Washington, United States. U.S. officials have informed European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks, three sources familiar with…
WorldTrump announces 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire to start at 5 p.m. EST
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Lebanon and Israel had agreed on a 10-day ceasefire,…
WorldCyprus Chief Scientist Skourides recognised at GITEX ASIA 2026 in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore. Cyprus’ Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides was recognised among the “Top 50 What’s Next Champion” thought leaders…
WorldFrenchman linked to 2011 Tel Aviv hit-and-run shot dead near Paris, prosecutors say
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. French prosecutors said Eric Robic, a Frenchman linked to a 2011 fatal hit-and-run in Israel that…
WorldPope Leo condemns war spending and religious justifications for conflict during Cameroon visit
Buea, Cameroon. Pope Leo criticised leaders for spending billions on wars and said the world was being “ravaged…
WorldPrince Harry praises Australia’s teen social media ban as Meghan describes decade of online abuse
Melbourne, Australia. Prince Harry praised Australia’s leadership on curbing harmful social media use for teenagers during an event…
WorldOptimism rises over possible end to Iran war as Pakistani mediation makes progress
Tehran, Iran. Optimism grew on Thursday that the Iran war may be nearing an end after a Pakistani…
WorldMajor events recorded on April 16
Nicosia, Cyprus. A range of significant events have taken place on April 16 across aviation, conflict, politics, law,…
WorldIran, U.S. report progress in Pakistan-mediated talks as nuclear disputes persist, Iranian official says
Tehran, Iran. Iran and the United States have made some progress toward an agreement under Pakistani mediation, but…
WorldRussia’s deadliest attack of the year hits Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing 16
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia launched what Ukrainian officials described as its deadliest attack so far this year on Kyiv…
WorldRussian missile and drone attacks hit Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro, killing 13, officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia launched overnight missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing 13 people…