News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldUAE says air defences intercepted three ballistic missiles and 121 drones amid ongoing Iranian attack
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. UAE air defences intercepted three ballistic missiles and 121 of 129 drones on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said, as cumulative figures since an Iranian attack began on 28…
WorldTrump administration prepares draft indictment against Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez, sources say
Washington, United States. The Trump administration is building a legal case against Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez, including…
WorldU.S. strike hits Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, officials say
Colombo, Sri Lanka. The U.S. military carried out a strike that hit an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s…
WorldIranian warship sinks off Sri Lanka; 32 rescued as authorities dispute cause and missing count
Galle, Sri Lanka. An Iranian warship sank off Sri Lanka’s coast, Sri Lankan authorities said on Wednesday, adding…
WorldColumbia Group CEO says company monitoring Gulf escalation under security protocols
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Columbia Group president and chief executive Mark O’Neil said the company is closely monitoring…
WorldRussia accuses U.S. of using Iran threat as pretext for regime change
Moscow, Russia. Russia accused the United States of using what it called an invented threat from Iran as…
WorldUK to run chartered evacuation flight from Oman as conflict strands travellers in Gulf
Muscat, Oman. The British Foreign Office said a chartered flight will leave Oman on Wednesday evening, prioritising vulnerable…
WorldTurkey says Turkish defences intercepted ballistic missile fired from Iran
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey’s defence ministry said on Wednesday that Turkish anti-missile infrastructure in the eastern Mediterranean intercepted a…
WorldNATO intercepts Iranian missile heading toward Turkish airspace, Turkish Defence Ministry says
Ankara, Turkey. A ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq…
WorldNine students from Paphos stranded in Thailand after Middle East airspace closures
Paphos, Cyprus. Nine 23-year-old students from Paphos remain stranded in Thailand after airspace closures across parts of the…
WorldIranian ship sinks off Sri Lanka after reported submarine attack; casualties and missing figures disputed
Galle, Sri Lanka. An Iranian ship sank off Sri Lanka’s southern coast after a reported submarine attack, Sri…