News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
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 during a meeting of a U.S.-Russia working group on the economy. Energy supply disruption highlighted Nearly…
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…
WorldSenate Democrats urge swift probe into Iran school airstrike as investigators assess US role
Washington, United States. Nearly every US Senate Democrat signed a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking a…
WorldIran outlines ceasefire demands amid intensified Israel-Hezbollah strikes and rocket fire
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said the only way to end the war with the United States…
WorldDrones hit fuel tanks at Oman’s Salalah port, causing fire
Salalah, Oman. Drones struck fuel tanks at Oman’s Salalah port on Wednesday, triggering a fire that civil defence…
WorldIsraeli military launches new strikes on Beirut suburbs as Lebanon death toll surpasses 600
Beirut, Lebanon. The Israeli military said it launched an “extensive wave” of attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs on…
WorldIran says branch of country’s oldest bank was bombed, warns of retribution
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that a branch of the country’s oldest bank had been…
WorldNaval drones hit two oil tankers in Gulf, raising shipping security concerns
Muscat, Oman. Explosive-laden naval drones have struck at least two oil tankers in the Gulf since war erupted…
WorldIran deploys about a dozen mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Tehran, Iran. Iran has deployed about a dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two sources familiar with…
WorldIsraeli official says Hezbollah and Iran launched joint missile attack on northern Israel
Jerusalem, Israel. Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran carried out a joint missile attack on northern Israel, a senior Israeli…