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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
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 said. The officials said it was not immediately clear whether Larijani was killed or injured. Israeli…
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…
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…
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…