News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldUS sees progress in Iran talks as Pakistan and Qatar step up mediation efforts
Helsingborg, Sweden. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has made some progress toward a deal with Iran but more work is needed, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said differences remain deep…
WorldFlotilla organisers allege abuse of activists released from Israeli custody; Israel denies claims
Jerusalem, Israel. Organisers of a flotilla aiming to bring aid to Gaza said activists released from Israeli custody…
WorldIran shifts wartime messaging to nationalist themes amid economic strain and repression
Tehran, Iran. Iranian authorities are displaying propaganda posters across Tehran portraying national unity and victory over a global…
WorldTrump pledges additional 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland ahead of NATO ministers meeting in Sweden
Helsingborg, Sweden. U.S. President Donald Trump said he will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, a move…
WorldNovember 17 mastermind Alexandros Giotopoulos released from prison in Greece
Athens, Greece. Alexandros Giotopoulos, described by police sources as the mastermind of the defunct Greek guerrilla group November…
WorldUN releases $60 million in emergency funds to help contain Ebola outbreak in Congo
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The United Nations is releasing around $60 million from an emergency fund to…
WorldRents rise in Manhattan, Brooklyn and London as vacancies fall and supply tightens
New York, United States. Rent prices in some of the world’s most expensive neighbourhoods continue to rise, with…
WorldIran and Pakistan officials discuss proposals to end U.S.-Israeli war, amid disputes over uranium and Hormuz
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s foreign minister met Pakistan’s interior minister on Friday to discuss proposals to end the U.S.-Israeli…
WorldSwiss voters to decide on SVP-backed population cap that could affect EU ties
Knonau, Switzerland. Residents in the Swiss village of Knonau are raising concerns about housing and public infrastructure as…
WorldAlberta to hold non-binding October referendum on remaining in Canada, premier says
Edmonton, Canada. Alberta will proceed with a non-binding referendum in October on whether residents want to remain part…
WorldPower outages reported in Russian-held Zaporizhzhia and Kherson as drone attacks hit Russian regions
Moscow, Russia. Russia-installed officials reported emergency power blackouts in the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region on Friday,…