News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldSarah Mullally confirmed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul’s Cathedral
London, United Kingdom. Sarah Mullally was officially confirmed on Wednesday as the first woman to lead the Church of England as Archbishop of Canterbury during a traditional ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral. The confirmation…
WorldAtomic scientists move Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight, citing nuclear and AI risks
Chicago, United States. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved its Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds before midnight,…
WorldTurkey urges US to pursue step-by-step approach in disputes with Iran, says Tehran ready for nuclear talks
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey’s foreign minister urged the United States to address disputes with Iran “one by one” rather…
WorldRwanda files arbitration case against Britain over scrapped asylum deal
Kigali, Rwanda. Rwanda has filed an arbitration case against Britain over the cancellation of an asylum deal by…
WorldHungarian prosecutors charge Budapest mayor over role in LGBTQ+ Pride rally
Budapest, Hungary. Hungarian prosecutors have brought charges against Budapest’s liberal mayor, Gergely Karacsony, over his role in arranging…
WorldStarmer begins first UK prime minister visit to China since 2018 amid shifting Western diplomacy
Beijing, China. Keir Starmer began the first visit to China by a British prime minister since 2018 on…
WorldMajor events recorded on January 28
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several notable events have occurred on January 28 across literature, aviation and space disasters, political developments…
WorldTrump says Minneapolis shooting victim should not have carried gun, drawing criticism from gun rights groups
Minneapolis, United States. President Donald Trump said Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a federal agent during…
WorldUS Border Patrol involved in shooting in Arizona, sheriff says
Arivaca, United States. US Border Patrol was involved in a shooting in Arizona on Tuesday, Pima County Sheriff…
WorldRussian drone strike hits passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killing three
Kharkiv, Ukraine. A Russian drone strike killed three people and wounded two others aboard a passenger train in…
WorldTurkey reviews eastern border crisis scenarios amid concerns over instability in Iran
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey is examining alternative scenarios for managing a potential crisis on its eastern border amid growing…