News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldNorway to come under France’s nuclear umbrella in new defence agreement
Paris, France. Norway will come under France’s nuclear umbrella after signing a new defence agreement with Paris, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Wednesday. The move comes amid growing concerns in Europe over…
WorldZelenskiy urges Trump to help Ukraine secure more Patriot air defence missiles
Kyiv, Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to help Ukraine secure more air defence…
WorldCongo Ebola response lags as outbreak spreads and thousands of contacts remain untraced
Brussels, Belgium. The response to the fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is weeks, if…
WorldNorth Korea tests tactical missiles, artillery rockets and AI-guided cruise missiles
Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea said it tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and AI-guided…
WorldSouth Korea says Iranian missile likely involved in Strait of Hormuz ship attack
Seoul, South Korea. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that an Iranian anti-ship missile was likely involved…
WorldRussia allows central bank and financial institutions to arm staff against drone attacks
Moscow, Russia. Russia has passed a law allowing its central bank and other financial institutions to operate their…
WorldIsrael says it killed newly appointed Hamas armed wing chief in Gaza
Gaza City, Gaza. Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas’s newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza,…
WorldMajor events on May 27 include Golden Gate Bridge opening, Nehru’s death and Aceh peace talks
Washington, United States. Several major events occurred on May 27 over the years, including the opening of San…
WorldEU medicines regulator backs daily Wegovy tablet for obesity treatment
Brussels, Belgium. Europe’s medicines regulator has recommended approving a daily oral tablet form of Wegovy for obesity treatment,…
WorldIsrael says it killed newly appointed Hamas armed wing chief in Gaza
Gaza City, Gaza. Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas’s newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza,…
WorldEurope heat dome kills 11 as record temperatures strain cities and infrastructure
London, United Kingdom. A heat dome has driven record-breaking temperatures across Europe, killing 11 people in Britain and…