News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldChina says it is in communication with U.S. over Trump visit amid Strait of Hormuz remarks
Beijing, China. China said it is in communication with the United States about President Donald Trump’s planned visit after Trump raised the Strait of Hormuz and suggested sanctions previously imposed on Marco Rubio are…
WorldRussia says about 250 Ukrainian drones were shot down on approaches to Moscow
Moscow, Russia. Russia said Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow over the weekend involving about 250…
WorldOil loading suspended at UAE’s Fujairah port after drone attack causes fire
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Oil loading operations have been suspended at the port of Fujairah after a drone…
WorldIsraeli military says it destroyed plane used by Iran’s late Supreme Leader at Tehran’s Mehrabad airport
Tehran, Iran. The Israeli military said on Monday it had destroyed a plane used by Iran’s late Supreme…
WorldDubai International Airport resumes some flights after drone attack fire
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai International Airport was gradually resuming flights on Monday after a drone attack caused…
WorldDubai controls drone-related fire near international airport as flights briefly suspended
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai authorities said they brought under control a fire caused by a drone incident…
WorldJapan and Australia rule out naval escort mission in Strait of Hormuz after Trump coalition call
Tokyo, Japan. Japan and Australia said on Monday they were not planning to send navy vessels to the…
WorldJapan and Australia say they will not send navy vessels to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz
Tokyo, Japan. Japan and Australia said on Monday they were not planning to send navy vessels to the…
WorldFrance investigates two brothers over alleged “deadly and antisemitic” attack plan
Paris, France. Two young men have been placed under formal investigation in France for planning a “deadly and…
WorldNetanyahu posts coffee video after Iranian media rumours of his death or injury
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video of himself at a cafe on Sunday after…
WorldStorm leaves displaced families in Lebanon without shelter as camps and schools reach capacity
Sidon, Lebanon. Displaced families in southern Lebanon described taking refuge in trucks and makeshift roadside camps during a…