News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldNetanyahu says he ordered Israeli military to seize more of Gaza
Jerusalem, Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he had directed Israel’s military to take more of Gaza, initially by seizing 70% of the Palestinian territory. Military control in Gaza Israel effectively…
WorldIceland’s parliament backs August 29 referendum on EU accession talks
Reykjavik, Iceland. Iceland’s parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August 29 referendum to begin European…
WorldTrump says Murdoch told him he would ‘handle’ Epstein story, amended lawsuit alleges
Miami, United States. Donald Trump said in a refiled $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal…
WorldAt least 52 guerrillas killed in clashes between rival armed groups in southeastern Colombia
Bogota, Colombia. At least 52 guerrilla fighters were killed in clashes between two rival armed groups competing for…
WorldUnited States and Iran reach outline deal to extend ceasefire pending Trump approval
Washington, United States. The United States and Iran reached an outline agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire,…
WorldIsraeli strike hits Beirut suburb as ceasefire with Hezbollah frays
Beirut, Lebanon. An Israeli strike hit a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday, the first strike near…
WorldUkraine to buy 20 Gripen jets as Sweden donates 16 older aircraft
Uppsala, Sweden. Ukraine will buy 20 new Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate 16 older-model aircraft next…
WorldIran targets US base in Kuwait after US strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Nicosia, Cyprus. Iran targeted a US air base in Kuwait on Thursday after the United States struck what…
WorldUkraine ratifies EU loan agreement, unlocking €90 billion in financing
Kiev, Ukraine. Ukraine’s parliament ratified a loan agreement with the European Union on Thursday, paving the way for…
WorldRussia and Kazakhstan sign deal to build first nuclear power plant in Central Asia
Astana, Kazakhstan. Russia and Kazakhstan signed an agreement on Thursday to build the first nuclear power plant in…
WorldMay 28: Key historical events including Dunkirk, Ethiopia, Pakistan nuclear tests
Brussels, Belgium. Major events recorded on May 28 include the surrender of Belgium’s King Leopold to invading German…