News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldU.S. strikes Iranian sites as Tehran responds with missile attack
Washington, United States. Tensions in the Middle East escalated after the United States carried out strikes on Iranian positions and Iran said it responded with a ballistic missile attack on a U.S. military base.…
WorldU.S. and Iran exchange strikes as ceasefire negotiations continue
Washington, United States. The U.S. said it struck Iranian military sites over the weekend, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards…
WorldFin whale dies after beaching on Île de Ré in rare incident
Paris, France. A 10-meter female fin whale died after running aground on a beach on Île de Ré,…
WorldDutch police face backlash after video shows arrest of pregnant Palestinian asylum seeker
Zeist, Netherlands. A video showing Dutch police restraining a pregnant Palestinian asylum seeker at a refugee accommodation facility…
WorldIran says enemies misjudged its capabilities as lawmakers warn of non-negotiable red lines
Tehran, Iran. Iranian officials said their country’s enemies misjudged its capabilities and determination to defend its sovereignty, as…
WorldUkraine says drones struck Russian oil refinery and pipeline station overnight
Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukrainian drones struck energy targets across several Russian regions overnight, including an oil pipeline pumping station…
WorldIsraeli troops seize Beaufort Castle and ridge in southern Lebanon, military says
Beaufort Castle, Lebanon. Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon,…
WorldUnauthorized fireworks scare horses during Rome Republic Day rehearsal
Rome, Italy. Fireworks set off without permission during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s Republic Day parade startled dozens…
WorldTrump sends revised ceasefire proposal to Iran with stricter conditions, report says
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a revised ceasefire proposal with stricter conditions back to…
WorldWashington chemical tank rupture death toll rises to 11 after all missing people are found
Washington, United States. The death toll from a chemical tank rupture at a plant in Washington state climbed…
WorldBP prepares Brazil test wells after major Bumerangue oil discovery
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. BP is preparing to drill test wells in Brazil to determine whether its largest…