News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldTrump warns of potential strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub over Strait of Hormuz attacks
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to order strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island petroleum infrastructure unless Tehran stopped attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said U.S. strikes had hit military…
WorldMissile attack hits U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi security sources say
Baghdad, Iraq. The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was hit in a missile attack, Iraqi security sources told Reuters…
WorldNorth Korea fires projectile toward sea as U.S.-South Korea drills continue
Seoul, South Korea. North Korea fired a projectile toward the sea on Saturday, South Korea and Japan said,…
WorldUN official urges safe passage for humanitarian aid through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict
New York, United States. A top United Nations humanitarian official called on Friday for humanitarian aid to be…
WorldGovernments roll out subsidies and price caps as war disrupts global energy supply
Washington, United States. Governments from Asia to Europe are rolling out measures to shield consumers from surging fuel…
WorldFrance pursues coalition plan to secure Strait of Hormuz, officials say
Paris, France. France is pressing ahead with efforts to form a coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz…
WorldTrump’s shifting Iran war aims revive concerns over a potential Kurdish uprising
Washington, United States. In the two weeks since US and Israeli strikes on Iran began, Donald Trump’s stated…
WorldErdogan says Turkey will not be dragged into Iran-Israel-U.S. war after missile intercepted
Ankara, Turkey. President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would not be dragged into the war between Iran, Israel and…
WorldHegseth says Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei wounded after U.S., Israeli strikes
Washington, United States. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei…
WorldIsrael dismisses Lebanon’s offer of direct talks, citing Beirut’s limited leverage over Hezbollah
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel has rebuffed an offer of direct talks from Lebanon, with sources saying it views the…
WorldBolsonaro hospitalised in ICU with bronchopneumonia as family renews house arrest call
Brasilia, Brazil. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalised in an intensive care unit on Friday after being…