News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
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 near Dubai International Airport on Monday, forcing a temporary suspension of flights. No injuries were reported.…
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…
WorldUK says Typhoon and F-35 jets flew overnight missions in Middle East, ministry says
London, United Kingdom. Britain’s Ministry of Defence said Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets carried out overnight missions aimed…
WorldWright says U.S. war with Iran could end within weeks, easing oil prices
Washington, United States. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end…
WorldFrench voters elect mayors in ballot watched ahead of presidential election
Paris, France. French voters went to the polls on Sunday to elect their mayors in a closely watched…
WorldPope Leo calls for immediate ceasefire in Iran war, citing civilian deaths and regional suffering
Vatican City, Vatican City. Pope Leo on Sunday called for an immediate ceasefire in the expanding Iran war,…
WorldIranian missile fragment hits building used by U.S. consul in Israel, Israeli media report
Jerusalem, Israel. A fragment of an Iranian missile struck a residential building used by the U.S. consul in…