News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldIEA warns Middle East conflict is causing historic oil supply disruption
Paris, France. The International Energy Agency said the war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history. The agency warned global supply could fall sharply as shipping through the…
WorldCitibank to close most UAE branches through March 14 amid regional conflict
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Citibank will close most of its branches and financial centres in the United Arab…
WorldNaval Children’s Charity warns of rising family concerns as HMS Dragon deploys to eastern Mediterranean
Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Concerns are rising for the families of Royal Navy personnel deployed to conflict zones in…
WorldIran said to allow India-flagged tankers transit through Strait of Hormuz amid conflicting accounts
New Delhi, India. An Indian source said Iran will allow India-flagged tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz,…
WorldU.S. to release 172 million barrels from strategic reserve amid oil price surge
Washington, United States. The United States will release 172 million barrels of oil from its strategic petroleum reserve…
WorldMissile hits Italian base in Erbil, Iraq; no injuries reported
Erbil, Iraq. A missile struck an Italian military base in Iraq’s Kurdistan region overnight, with no injuries reported,…
WorldIran-linked attacks on tankers raise oil supply fears as IEA urges record reserve release
Baghdad, Iraq. Two fuel tankers were set ablaze in Iraqi waters as attacks on oil and transport facilities…
WorldIran linked to tanker fires in Iraqi waters as oil prices jump and IEA backs record reserve release
Baghdad, Iraq. Iran appeared to have set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters amid widening attacks on oil…
WorldDmitriev says he discussed energy crisis with U.S. counterparts in Florida meeting
Florida, United States. Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev said he discussed the current energy crisis with U.S. counterparts…
WorldRussia considers 10% cut to non-sensitive budget spending amid revenue drop, sources say
Moscow, Russia. Russia is preparing a possible 10% cut to all “non-sensitive” spending in this year’s budget, sources…
WorldIranian boats suspected in attacks on two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, Iraqi officials say
Baghdad, Iraq. Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters near Iraq on…