News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldGreece rejects separate Hormuz shipping deals, urges durable UN-backed solution
Berlin, Germany. Greece does not support separate deals that would allow ships to enter and exit the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said on Tuesday, calling instead for a durable solution to…
WorldBritain, Finland and the Netherlands explore joint defence procurement and financing mechanism
London, United Kingdom. Britain, Finland and the Netherlands are considering a joint mechanism to finance and procure weapons,…
WorldBritain and Ukraine to agree military-industrial partnership on drone technology during Zelenskiy London visit
London, United Kingdom. Britain and Ukraine will agree a military-industrial partnership to develop and export drone technology during…
WorldAsian utilities boost coal generation as Strait of Hormuz LNG disruption drives spot prices to highs
Dhaka, Bangladesh. Asian utilities are ramping up coal-fired power generation to contain costs and protect energy supply after…
WorldTrump postpones Xi summit amid US-Iran conflict as both sides seek stable ties
Washington, United States. US President Donald Trump has postponed a planned summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a…
WorldTaliban says Pakistan strike hit Kabul rehabilitation hospital, killing more than 400; Pakistan denies claim
Kabul, Afghanistan. Taliban authorities said Pakistan struck a state-run rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing more than 400 people,…
WorldEU sanctions two China-based companies and one Iranian firm over cyberattacks on member states
Brussels, Belgium. The European Union has imposed sanctions on two China-based companies and one Iranian firm over cyberattacks…
WorldIsrael says Iran security chief Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani had been…
WorldIsrael targeted Iran security chief Ali Larijani in overnight strikes, officials say
Tehran, Iran. Israel’s military targeted Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani in overnight strikes across Iran, four Israeli officials…
WorldUAE Shah gas field remains shut after drone attack; Fujairah port fire halts ADNOC crude loading
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Operations at the Shah gas field remained suspended on Tuesday after a drone…
WorldIran attacks UAE and intensifies strikes on US embassy in Baghdad as war enters third week
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Iran launched fresh attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and intensified…