News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldAustralians turn to VPNs as new online age restrictions take effect
Canberra, Australia. Australians downloaded virtual private networks in large numbers on Monday as the country rolled out sweeping online age restrictions, while porn distributor Aylo said it was blocking users from parts of its…
WorldIsrael envoy says Iran’s new supreme leader keeps same ideology, vows action against threats
New York, United States. Israel’s U.N. ambassador Danny Danon said Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, holds the…
WorldGreek-operated tanker transits Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Israel war with Iran, tracking data shows
London, United Kingdom. A Greek-operated oil tanker has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, ship tracking data showed…
WorldHuman Rights Watch alleges Israeli use of white phosphorus over Yohmor, Lebanon
Yohmor, Lebanon. Human Rights Watch said the Israeli military unlawfully fired white phosphorus munitions over a residential area…
WorldIran dismisses reports of munitions launched toward Turkey, Cyprus and Azerbaijan
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed reports that Iranian munitions had been launched toward Turkey,…
WorldDavey urges UK to cancel planned King Charles visit to US after Trump remarks
London, United Kingdom. Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said a planned visit by King Charles to the United…
WorldOil prices jump above $119 as supply cuts and Strait of Hormuz disruption tighten market
Washington, United States. Oil prices surged on Monday, with Brent and WTI rising about 14% and both benchmarks…
WorldNATO air defences down second Iranian ballistic missile after it entered Turkish airspace
Ankara, Turkey. NATO air defences in the eastern Mediterranean have shot down a second ballistic missile fired from…
WorldImamoglu clashes with judge as mass Istanbul municipality corruption trial opens
Istanbul, Turkey. Jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu argued with the presiding judge on Monday as a sweeping corruption…
WorldUS urges citizens to leave south-east Turkey, orders non-essential consulate staff to depart near Adana
Ankara, Turkey. The United States has urged its citizens to leave south-east Turkey and ordered non-essential staff to…
WorldIran rallies around new supreme leader amid war aims and U.S. demands
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s political system rallied around the new supreme leader after the Assembly of Experts voted on…