News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldLebanon says nearly 400 killed since Israel campaign against Hezbollah began
Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanon’s health minister said nearly 400 people have been killed since Israel launched its campaign against Hezbollah earlier this week. Rakan Nasser reported 394 deaths and 1,130 injuries since Monday. Casualty figures…
WorldIsrael expands strikes on Iran fuel depots as Bahrain reports damage to desalination plant
Tehran, Iran. Israeli forces expanded their bombardment of Iran overnight, striking fuel depots near Tehran, while Bahrain said…
WorldGreece says no repatriation flights for citizens will take place today
Athens, Greece. The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday that no repatriation flights for Greek citizens…
WorldCyprus-based traveller visits Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria region amid long-running status dispute
Larnaca, Cyprus. A traveller familiar with Cyprus’ division described visiting the self-declared Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, a territory internationally…
WorldIsrael says it struck Iranian Quds Force commanders in Beirut as Lebanon death toll rises
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel’s military said it struck Iranian commanders in Beirut early on Sunday, expanding its operations into…
WorldIran’s Assembly of Experts appoints new Supreme Leader after Khamenei’s death
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s Assembly of Experts has appointed a new Supreme Leader to succeed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who…
WorldIran’s ambassador to London warns UK over potential direct role in war
London, United Kingdom. Iran’s Ambassador to London, Seyed Ali Mousavi, warned the United Kingdom to “be very careful”…
WorldTrump attends dignified transfer of six U.S. service members at Dover Air Force Base
Dover, United States. President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Saturday to participate in the…
WorldWealthy Asians explore shifting Dubai assets to Singapore and Hong Kong after attacks, advisers say
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Wealthy Asians are making enquiries or taking steps to move assets parked in Dubai…
WorldTrump dismisses Larijani threats and reiterates call for Iran’s “unconditional surrender”
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump dismissed threats from Iran’s top national security official, Ali Larijani, and reiterated…
WorldIran’s Assembly of Experts nears consensus on next supreme leader, members say
Tehran, Iran. A member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts said the clerical body tasked with choosing the next…