News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldJapan to tell U.S. it plans to join Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative, sources say
Washington, United States. Japan will inform the United States next week that it intends to join the “Golden Dome” missile defense initiative and expects Washington may seek its help with missile production due to…
WorldTurkish-owned ship allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz after permission from Tehran
Ankara, Turkey. A Turkish-owned ship waiting near Iran was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after…
WorldEurope-Australasia travel disrupted as Iran conflict forces costly reroutes and cancellations
Dardanup, Australia. Travellers are reporting higher costs and major delays as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran disrupts Middle…
WorldTrump arms package for Taiwan awaiting approval, could follow China trip, sources say
Washington, United States. A major U.S. arms package for Taiwan that includes advanced interceptor missiles is ready for…
WorldAir raid sirens sound at NATO-used Incirlik air base in Turkey
Adana, Turkey. Air raid sirens sounded at the NATO-used Incirlik air base in Turkey’s Adana province, according to…
WorldIsrael says it struck Zrariyeh bridge in southern Lebanon as strikes continue
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel’s military said it carried out an air strike on the Zrariyeh bridge in southern Lebanon…
WorldDrone found in western Poland likely linked to Russian incursion, defence minister says
Warsaw, Poland. Poland’s defence minister said a military drone found in western Poland on Thursday was probably one…
WorldKaja Kallas says U.S. wants to divide Europe, Financial Times reports
Brussels, Belgium. European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the United States wants to “divide Europe” and…
WorldTrump insults Iran’s leaders as Middle East war nears two-week mark
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump insulted Iran’s leaders and said it was his great honor to…
WorldU.S. issues 30-day waiver for purchase of sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea
Washington, United States. The United States issued a 30-day waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and…
WorldNetanyahu issues veiled threat toward Iran’s new supreme leader as Israel continues strikes
Jerusalem, Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a veiled threat toward Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei,…