News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldGerry Adams denies IRA membership in High Court testimony over bombing liability lawsuit
London, United Kingdom. Gerry Adams denied ever being a member of the paramilitary Irish Republican Army as he gave evidence on Tuesday at London’s High Court. The former Sinn Fein leader is contesting a…
WorldIran’s new supreme leader rejects de-escalation proposals, demands U.S. and Israel accept defeat
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s new supreme leader has rejected de-escalation proposals conveyed by intermediaries, saying it was not the…
WorldShoigu warns Ukrainian drone development leaves no Russian region safe
Yekaterinburg, Russia. Senior Russian security official Sergei Shoigu said Ukrainian drone development and deployment methods mean no region…
WorldGreece rejects separate Hormuz shipping deals, urges durable UN-backed solution
Berlin, Germany. Greece does not support separate deals that would allow ships to enter and exit the Strait…
WorldBritain, Finland and the Netherlands explore joint defence procurement and financing mechanism
London, United Kingdom. Britain, Finland and the Netherlands are considering a joint mechanism to finance and procure weapons,…
WorldBritain and Ukraine to agree military-industrial partnership on drone technology during Zelenskiy London visit
London, United Kingdom. Britain and Ukraine will agree a military-industrial partnership to develop and export drone technology during…
WorldAsian utilities boost coal generation as Strait of Hormuz LNG disruption drives spot prices to highs
Dhaka, Bangladesh. Asian utilities are ramping up coal-fired power generation to contain costs and protect energy supply after…
WorldTrump postpones Xi summit amid US-Iran conflict as both sides seek stable ties
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump has postponed a planned summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a…
WorldTaliban says Pakistan strike hit Kabul rehabilitation hospital, killing more than 400; Pakistan denies claim
Kabul, Afghanistan. Taliban authorities said Pakistan struck a state-run rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing more than 400 people,…
WorldEU sanctions two China-based companies and one Iranian firm over cyberattacks on member states
Brussels, Belgium. The European Union has imposed sanctions on two China-based companies and one Iranian firm over cyberattacks…
WorldIsrael says Iran security chief Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani had been…