News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldTrump faces Republican criticism over Iran war as Senate blocks resolution to end hostilities
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump faced pointed criticism from fellow Republicans over the Iran war in a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, shortly before his administration asked Congress for tens of billions of dollars…
WorldPowerful earthquakes strike near Caracas, causing collapses and prompting casualty warnings
Caracas, Venezuela. Two strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people in rubble…
WorldTrump plans to advance GE jet engine sale to Turkey despite congressional objections
Ankara, Turkey. President Donald Trump is planning to proceed with the sale of dozens of General Electric jet…
WorldFrance records hottest day on record as heatwave grips western Europe
Paris, France. France recorded its hottest day since national records began in 1947 on Wednesday as an intense…
WorldRubio reassures Gulf allies as questions persist over US-Iran agreement and Lebanon tensions
Kuwait City, Kuwait. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure Gulf allies on Wednesday over President…
WorldBritain records highest June temperature on record at 35.8C
London, United Kingdom. Britain on Wednesday recorded its highest temperature for June, reaching 35.8 degrees Celsius in southern…
WorldShips begin transiting Strait of Hormuz under IMO evacuation scheme
London, United Kingdom. Ships have begun sailing through the Strait of Hormuz under a new evacuation scheme organized…
WorldWestern Europe heatwave breaks records, causes deaths, power cuts and school closures
Paris, France. Western Europe remained in the grip of a heatwave on Wednesday that broke temperature records, caused…
WorldTrump opens U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations with rally amid political controversy
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump on Wednesday opened a 16-day celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary…
WorldRussia says United States has not honored Alaska summit understandings
Moscow, Russia. Russia has accused the United States of failing to follow through on unspecified understandings reached between…
WorldEU defends first Brussels meeting with Afghan Taliban delegation amid criticism
Brussels, Belgium. EU officials met an Afghan Taliban delegation in Brussels on Tuesday for the first time, a…