News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldTwo men charged in London over alleged Iran-linked surveillance of Jewish targets
London, United Kingdom. Two men appeared in a London court on Thursday accused of being tasked by Iran to carry out hostile surveillance on the Israeli Embassy, Britain’s oldest synagogue and other Jewish targets.…
WorldIsrael reopens Rafah crossing for limited medical evacuations as Gaza strikes kill four
Rafah, Egypt. Israel reopened the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Thursday after nearly three weeks, allowing some wounded…
WorldUkraine may expand rapeseed plantings to 1.5 million hectares amid higher fuel prices
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine could expand rapeseed plantings by a third to 1.5 million hectares this autumn if the…
WorldIsrael reopens Rafah crossing for limited medical evacuations as Gaza strikes kill four
Gaza City, Palestinian territories. Israel reopened the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Thursday after nearly three weeks, allowing…
WorldEU leaders seek temporary measures as Iran war drives surge in European energy prices
Brussels, Belgium. European Union leaders will meet on Thursday to discuss quick fixes to curb a jump in…
WorldNovosibirsk officials promise compensation as cattle cull prompts rare protests over disease outbreak
Novosibirsk, Russia. Officials in Russia’s Novosibirsk region promised compensation to farmers after authorities ordered thousands of cattle to…
WorldMerz says Germany will not join military effort to secure Strait of Hormuz during Iran war
Berlin, Germany. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told lawmakers Germany will not participate in military measures to ensure freedom…
WorldMerz questions rationale of U.S.-Israeli war as Europe declines Hormuz mission request
Berlin, Germany. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told lawmakers he doubted the rationale behind the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran…
WorldGulf states seek urgent UN rights council debate on Iran strikes in Middle East
Geneva, Switzerland. Gulf states have requested an urgent debate at the United Nations Human Rights Council over Iran’s…
WorldMajor events recorded on March 19
Nicosia, Cyprus. A range of major political, infrastructure, business and security events have been recorded on March 19…
WorldU.S. envoy John Coale meets Lukashenko in Minsk to seek release of political prisoners
Minsk, Belarus. U.S. presidential envoy John Coale met Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday during a mission aimed…