News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldWildfires drive mass evacuations in France and Spain as heatwave looms
Bordeaux, France. Firefighters continued efforts on Tuesday to contain major wildfires that have prompted the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in France and Spain, as Western Europe prepared for another heatwave. Firefighting…
WorldU.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone attacks
Baghdad, Iraq. The United States and Saudi Arabia said they launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in eastern Iraq…
WorldRescuers search for survivors after 7.1-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan
Kumamoto, Japan. Rescuers searched for survivors on Wednesday after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, killing at least…
WorldOman proposes joint Strait of Hormuz management mechanism to Iran
Tehran, Iran. Oman has presented Iran with a proposal for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait…
WorldJapan earthquake injures at least 50 in Kumamoto prefecture
Kumamoto, Japan. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, injuring at least 50 people,…
WorldEarthquakes strike Japan, Mexico and China; tsunami warning issued in southern Japan
Tokyo, Japan. Powerful earthquakes struck Japan, Mexico and China within hours of one another on Tuesday, prompting a…
WorldWildfires threaten Bordeaux region and Spain as another heatwave looms
Bordeaux, France. Firefighters sought on Monday to use more favourable weather conditions to contain major wildfires threatening the…
WorldYemeni diplomat says Houthis seek to disrupt Red Sea shipping
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Yemen’s foreign minister-designate Afrah Al-Zouba said on Monday that the Houthi movement seeks to replicate…
WorldAvincis warns Europe is unprepared for longer wildfire seasons
Lisbon, Portugal. Avincis, Europe’s largest aerial emergency services firm, has warned that Europe is not prepared for longer…
WorldUK business activity rises in July as consumer confidence and spending improve
London, United Kingdom. British firms reported their first rise in activity in three months in July, supported by…
WorldIran says it retains control of Strait of Hormuz as US pauses bombing campaign
Tehran, Iran. Iran said on Monday it remained in control of the Strait of Hormuz and was not…