News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldHezbollah receives $200 million from Iran for displaced Lebanese families, sources say
Hezbollah received $200 million from Iran last month to help families displaced by the war with Israel, according to two people with direct knowledge of the transfer.
WorldIran to close Strait of Hormuz routes it deems illegal, Revolutionary Guards adviser says
An Iranian Revolutionary Guards adviser said routes near Oman’s coast would soon close, while provisional data showed Gulf…
WorldBadenoch pledges to scrap inheritance tax on family homes if Conservatives win power
Britain’s Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pledged to exempt family homes from inheritance tax and let couples pass on…
WorldMan accused of Widdecombe murder faces terrorism charge linked to Farage home
Joshua Kerry appeared in a London court on a terrorism charge that includes an alleged attempt to enter…
WorldIsrael to mark third anniversary of October 7 attack ahead of election
Israelis will commemorate the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Wednesday, with an election 20 days away and…
WorldKremlin calls France’s nuclear-capable missile test a “dead end” strategy
The Kremlin said France’s missile test reflected Europe’s focus on confrontation with Russia, while maintaining that Moscow remained…
WorldIzmir mayor joins Erdogan’s AKP amid crackdown on opposition municipalities
Cemil Tugay’s move gives Turkey’s ruling AK Party control of Izmir’s mayoralty, which it has never won at…
WorldUS troops on Okinawa face month-long curfew after Marine suspected of killing local woman
US troops on Okinawa have been placed under a month-long curfew and alcohol ban after a Marine was…
WorldBulgaria halts search for missing crew after drone attack sinks ship
Bulgaria has halted the search for sailors missing after a drone attack sank one ship and damaged another…
WorldSouth Korean megachurches investigate suspected cyberattacks and possible AI use
Two Seoul megachurches are investigating suspected cyberattacks that may have exposed congregants’ personal data, with evidence suggesting possible…
WorldEU considers broader corporate levy to tax US tech groups, FT reports
Brussels is considering changes to a corporate levy to raise EU revenues from large companies, including US tech…