News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldNotable events in history on January 19
Washington, United States. A range of major political, military and technological developments occurred on January 19 across different eras, from imperial appointments and sieges to wartime attacks and liberation. The date also includes pivotal…
WorldTrain collision after derailment in southern Spain kills at least 21
Adamuz, Spain. Rescuers worked through Sunday night after a derailed high-speed train crossed tracks and collided with an…
WorldParis apartment floor collapse during birthday party injures at least 19, investigation opened
Paris, France. At least 19 people were injured, including one in critical condition, after a fifth-floor apartment floor…
WorldIran official cites at least 5,000 deaths in protests as authorities warn of possible executions
Tehran, Iran. An Iranian official said on Sunday that at least 5,000 people have been killed in protests…
WorldPentagon orders Alaska-based troops to prepare for possible deployment to Minnesota amid protests
Minneapolis, United States. The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a possible…
WorldUS soldiers in Alaska on standby for possible Minneapolis deployment amid anti-ICE protests
Minneapolis, United States. A US defence official said 1,500 soldiers in Alaska are on standby as an option…
WorldPortugal votes in presidential election with three candidates nearly tied for runoff spot
Lisbon, Portugal. Portuguese voters queued at polling stations on Sunday to elect a new president, with opinion surveys…
WorldSyrian troops seize Omar oil field and Conoco gas field in Deir Zor amid advances against SDF
Damascus, Syria. Syrian troops fighting U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces seized the Omar oil field and the Conoco gas field…
WorldTrump administration’s ‘Donroe’ Doctrine reshapes US focus as tensions rise in 2026
Washington, United States. The international environment is described as increasingly unstable heading into 2026, with rising tensions spanning…
WorldRussian drone attack across Ukraine kills two as U.S.-Ukraine talks continue
Kyiv, Ukraine. Two people were killed and dozens more wounded in a mass Russian drone attack across Ukraine…
WorldIndonesian authorities locate wreckage of missing ATR 42-500 fishery surveillance aircraft
Makassar, Indonesia. Indonesian authorities have located the wreckage of an ATR 42-500 fishery surveillance aircraft that vanished in…