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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldIranian drones hit British base in Erbil, UK officials confirm, amid rising regional attacks
Erbil, Iraq. Iranian drones struck a British military base in Erbil on Wednesday night after evading air defences, according to the Daily Telegraph. UK officials said two drones were destroyed but others hit the…
WorldIran warns it will “abandon all restraint” if U.S. targets Iranian Gulf islands
Tehran, Iran. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on X on Thursday that any U.S. aggression against…
WorldTwo US sailors injured in non-combat fire aboard USS Gerald Ford, military says
Washington, United States. Two US sailors were injured after a non-combat-related fire broke out aboard the USS Gerald…
WorldKhamenei vows retaliation, threatens to keep Strait of Hormuz closed as attacks hit shipping
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran would avenge its “martyrs,” keep the Strait of…
WorldMajor events that occurred on March 12
Beijing, China. Several major political, cultural and historical events have occurred on March 12 across different years, spanning…
WorldMojtaba Khamenei threatens attacks on US bases and backs continued Strait of Hormuz closure
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei threatened to attack all US military bases in the region…
WorldRomania to host US refuelling aircraft and surveillance gear in support of operations against Tehran
Bucharest, Romania. Romania will host US refuelling aircraft, surveillance equipment and satellite communications gear in support of operations…
WorldWright says $200 oil unlikely as Strait of Hormuz disruptions push crude near $100
Washington, United States. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said oil prices are unlikely to reach $200 a barrel,…
WorldGhana to propose U.N. resolution calling transatlantic slavery gravest crime and seeking reparations
Accra, Ghana. Ghana intends to propose a United Nations resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime in…
WorldForeign hacker accessed FBI Epstein investigation files in 2023 New York Field Office breach, source says
New York, United States. A foreign hacker compromised files relating to the FBI’s investigation of the late sex…
WorldTwo tankers carrying Iraqi fuel oil attacked off Umm Qasar, crews evacuated
Umm Qasar, Iraq. Two foreign tankers carrying Iraqi fuel oil were attacked within Iraq’s territorial waters, causing both…