News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldJD Vance comments on UK student murder case draw response from Starmer’s office
London, United Kingdom. U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Friday intervened in a British dispute over the murder of student Henry Nowak, linking the case to what he called civilizational decline and failures to…
WorldU.S. strikes Iranian coastal radar sites after drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
Washington, United States. U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar and surveillance sites on Saturday after shooting down drones…
WorldUS says it downed Iranian drones and struck targets in Iran despite ceasefire
Washington, United States. The US military said on Friday it shot down four Iranian drones, struck targets inside…
WorldIsraeli strike kills Lebanese soldiers on military vehicle in south Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon. An Israeli strike killed several Lebanese soldiers, including an officer, after hitting their military vehicle on…
WorldNorth Korea says it plans 10,000-ton destroyer ahead of Xi visit
Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, state media…
WorldUS approves $1.5 billion sale of Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand. The United States has approved a possible $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters…
WorldCockroach Janta Party founder leads first street protest in New Delhi
New Delhi, India. The founder of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to…
WorldAlbanians protest luxury resort project near protected coastal area
Tirana, Albania. Thousands of Albanians protested in Tirana on Thursday against plans for a luxury resort near the…
WorldProtesters in Seoul demand re-run after ballot paper shortage disrupts local elections
Seoul, South Korea. More than 6,000 people protested on Friday night at a vote counting centre in Seoul…
WorldUS judge blocks Trump administration immigration policies affecting applicants from 39 countries
Providence, United States. A federal judge on Friday ruled that the Trump administration adopted unlawful policies that barred…
WorldFrench prosecutors open war crimes probe over alleged mistreatment of flotilla activists
Paris, France. French anti-terrorism prosecutors said on Friday they had opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and…