News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldEastern Mediterranean shipping climate ambitions outpace implementation, survey finds
A HELMEPA survey finds shipping companies are strengthening climate strategies while financial pressures, skills shortages and limited capacity hinder implementation.
WorldIraqis celebrate US troop withdrawal amid concerns over militias and Islamic State
The departure of the last US troops from Iraq prompted celebrations on Wednesday, alongside fears of a security…
WorldAppeals court halts Tennessee execution of Christa Pike
A federal appeals court stayed Christa Pike’s execution less than two hours before it was scheduled, allowing time…
WorldTurkish court orders T24 website and social media accounts blocked
The order is part of an investigation targeting LGBTQ+ groups that has drawn criticism from rights groups and…
WorldNetanyahu says passengers restrained co-pilot after alleged attempt to crash flydubai flight
The Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight landed safely in Saudi Arabia after a rapid descent, and its co-pilot was arrested,…
WorldHarry’s spokesperson says paparazzi monitored his children at school in England
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said photographers watched the couple’s children at their new school…
WorldRussia warns NATO against isolating Kaliningrad, citing possible nuclear response
In a diplomatic note seen by Reuters, Russia warned it could use nuclear weapons if NATO tried to…
WorldGlobal air passenger demand fell 0.8% in August as Middle East traffic declined
IATA said global passenger demand fell year-on-year in August 2026, while demand excluding Middle Eastern carriers rose 0.6%.
WorldFrance and Britain discuss ending “one in, one out” migration deal
The two countries are discussing terms for ending the agreement, a French interior ministry source said, without giving…
WorldIran says it has received US response to Gulf ceasefire proposal
Tehran said it had received Washington’s response to a proposal to restore a collapsed Gulf ceasefire, days after…
WorldIsrael suspects attempted attack on flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia
Two Israeli officials said a co-pilot may have stabbed the captain before crew took control of a Dubai-to-Tel…