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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldMajor events recorded on June 26 across history
San Francisco, United States. Several significant historical events have taken place on June 26 over the years, spanning diplomacy, independence, aviation, politics, science, law, business and sports. United Nations Charter signed In 1945, the…
WorldUkraine hits Tula chemical plant again in large overnight drone attack, Russian and Ukrainian channels say
Novomoskovsk, Russia. Ukraine struck a chemical plant in Russia’s Tula region for the second time in two weeks…
WorldVenezuela rescuers search for missing after powerful earthquakes near Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela. Rescuers worked through the night on Friday to save hundreds of Venezuelans trapped in rubble and…
WorldPalestinian Embassy criticises report on Israeli military precision technology
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Palestinian Embassy said on Friday that a recent report on Israeli military precision technology raised…
WorldVenezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235 as rescuers search for survivors
Caracas, Venezuela. The death toll from Wednesday’s double earthquake in Venezuela rose to at least 235 on Thursday,…
WorldFormer South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to seven years for bribery
Seoul, South Korea. Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced on Friday to seven years…
WorldIMO pauses Persian Gulf vessel evacuation plan after attack in Gulf of Oman
Muscat, Oman. The International Maritime Organisation has temporarily suspended its evacuation plan for vessels trapped in the Persian…
WorldIMO pauses Strait of Hormuz escort operation after reported attack on cargo ship
Muscat, Oman. The U.N. International Maritime Organization on Thursday paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait…
WorldECB study finds heat waves and droughts threaten EU growth, with agriculture facing highest risks
Brussels, Belgium. Extreme heat waves and droughts are increasingly threatening economic growth across the European Union, with the…
WorldEarthquakes in Venezuela kill hundreds, damage Caracas area and leave thousands homeless
Caracas, Venezuela. Two powerful earthquakes struck areas in and around Caracas on Wednesday evening, killing hundreds, damaging buildings…
WorldIMO pauses Strait of Hormuz escort operation after reported attack on cargo ship
New York, United States. The U.N. International Maritime Organization on Thursday paused its operation to escort ships through…