News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldIEA weighs largest-ever oil reserve release as crude prices rise amid U.S.-Israel war with Iran
Paris, France. The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to restrain soaring crude prices amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing…
WorldU.S., Israel and Iran trade strikes as conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping
Washington, United States. The United States and Israel exchanged air strikes with Iran’s military across the Middle East…
WorldIsraeli strikes hit apartment building in central Beirut, Lebanese state media reports
Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanese state media reported that Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday,…
WorldSix killed in bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland; police suspect deliberate act
Kerzers, Switzerland. At least six people died late Tuesday when a bus caught fire on a road in…
WorldDrone hits U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad, no injuries reported
Baghdad, Iraq. A drone struck a major U.S. diplomatic facility in Iraq on Tuesday, with no injuries reported…
WorldUKMTO reports vessel damage from suspected projectile off Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report…
WorldUK consumer spending rises slowly in February as confidence dips amid Middle East conflict concerns
London, United Kingdom. British consumer spending grew slowly in February as households became more pessimistic about the economic…
WorldNASA inspector general cites Starship delays and refueling risks in Artemis moon lander program
Washington, United States. SpaceX’s Starship has accumulated at least two years of development delays since NASA selected the…
WorldQantas, SAS and Air New Zealand raise fares as jet fuel prices surge amid Middle East conflict
Wellington, New Zealand. Qantas Airways, SAS and Air New Zealand announced airfare increases on Tuesday, citing a sharp…
WorldUkraine sends air defence teams to Gulf states amid Iranian aerial attacks, Zelenskiy says
Kyiv, Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine has sent air defence teams to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates…
WorldU.S. asks Israel to halt strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, Axios reports
Washington, United States. The United States has asked Israel to halt strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, Axios reported…