News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldChina evacuates more than 600,000 people ahead of Typhoon Bavi
Wenzhou, China. China evacuated more than 600,000 people on Saturday as Typhoon Bavi approached the eastern city of Wenzhou, where it was forecast to make landfall early on Sunday. The typhoon had previously brought…
WorldUS issues new Iran sanctions after renewed attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Washington, United States. The United States on Friday announced new Iran-related sanctions following Iran’s resumption of attacks on…
WorldWest Bengal police arrest 35 over protest violence after killing of 11-year-old girl
Baruipur, India. Police in India’s West Bengal state said on Friday they had arrested 35 people for violence…
WorldKing Charles hosts Prince Harry, Meghan and their children during Britain visit
London, United Kingdom. King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted Prince Harry, Meghan and their two children during the…
WorldTrump says Iran asked to continue talks as Qatari officials seek to ease Gulf tensions
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had asked to continue talks and…
WorldGreek government secures temporary summer fuel price cuts after refinery deal
Athens, Greece. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday that gasoline and diesel costs for consumers would…
WorldCyprus firefighting aircraft to return after wildfire mission in France
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ two firefighting aircraft are set to return to the island after assisting efforts to battle…
WorldMajor events recorded on July 10 from 1940 to 2002
London, United Kingdom. Several major international events have taken place on July 10 over the years, spanning World…
WorldSheikh Hasina says she plans to return to Bangladesh from exile in December
Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told Reuters that she and senior Awami League colleagues plan…
World11 killed in southern Spain wildfire as firefighters battle blaze in Almeria
Almeria, Spain. Eleven people were killed in a wildfire in southern Spain as 150 firefighters worked to bring…
WorldMosque replica on Moygashel bonfire set alight before police could remove display
Moygashel, United Kingdom. A replica of a mosque placed on a bonfire in Moygashel near Belfast was set…