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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldRadar data places French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle south of Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. Radar data and open-source reporting indicate the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is located south of Limassol. France has said its carrier strike group remains deployed in the eastern Mediterranean on…
WorldTrump escalates rhetoric on Cuba as U.S.-Cuba talks continue amid island’s energy crisis
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric toward Cuba on Monday, saying he expected to have the…
WorldTaliban says 400 killed in Pakistan air strike on Kabul drug rehabilitation hospital
Kabul, Afghanistan. The Afghan Taliban government said a Pakistani air strike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul…
WorldTrump criticises allies for refusing warship escorts as Strait of Hormuz disruptions push up energy prices
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump criticised some Western allies after several countries rejected his demand to send…
WorldFive countries warn against major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon. Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain said on Monday that a “significant Israeli ground offensive” in…
WorldTrump says unclear if Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive after reported strike injury
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump said on Monday it was unclear whether Iran’s new leader Ayatollah Mojtaba…
WorldUN probe says Israeli strike on Tehran’s Evin prison was war crime, warns of intensified repression
Geneva, Switzerland. The head of a United Nations investigation said an Israeli airstrike on Tehran’s Evin prison last…
WorldEU sanctions 16 individuals and three entities over human rights violations in Iran
Brussels, Belgium. The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities it said were responsible…
WorldIsrael says plans cover three more weeks as strikes hit Iran and drones disrupt Gulf facilities
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Israel said on Monday it had operational plans for at least three more weeks…
WorldIsrael says displaced Lebanese cannot return until border area security is ensured
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel on Monday said displaced Lebanese driven from their homes by its military campaign would not…
WorldUS allies signal no immediate plans to send warships to Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s appeal
Berlin, Germany. US allies signalled they have no immediate plans to send warships to unblock the Strait of…