News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldRussian jets intercepted RAF surveillance plane over Black Sea, Britain says
London, United Kingdom. Britain’s defence ministry said two Russian jets last month intercepted a British Royal Air Force surveillance plane over the Black Sea, describing the encounter as dangerous and raising the risk of…
WorldIsrael detains Gaza-bound flotilla activists as minister posts video, sparking criticism
Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli police on Wednesday forced detained activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to kneel with their…
WorldRussia shows footage of nuclear warheads being delivered to Iskander-M launchers in major exercise
Moscow, Russia. Russia released footage it said showed troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile systems and…
WorldWHO says eastern DRC Ebola outbreak likely began months ago and may continue to grow
Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Organization said an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo linked to…
WorldUS indicts former Cuban President Raul Castro, Trump official says
Washington, United States. A senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday that former Cuban President Raul Castro has…
WorldCanadian police say “Project Cyprus” has no ties to the Republic of Cyprus
Toronto, Canada. Canadian law enforcement officials said a record-breaking operation code-named “Project Cyprus” has no operational or geographic…
WorldUK rules out mandatory supermarket price caps, holds talks on easing cost pressures
London, United Kingdom. Britain’s government ruled out mandatory supermarket price caps on Wednesday, but said it was in…
WorldIran warns war could spread beyond Middle East if U.S. attacks again
Tehran, Iran. Iran warned on Wednesday that conflict could spread beyond the Middle East if the United States…
WorldIsrael advances bill to dissolve parliament, raising prospect of snap election
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel moved closer to a snap election on Wednesday after lawmakers approved an initial vote on…
WorldFidan to urge NATO ministers to reaffirm unity ahead of Ankara leaders’ summit
Helsingborg, Sweden. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will tell NATO foreign ministers this week that the NATO leaders’…
WorldMajor events recorded on May 20
Washington, United States. A range of political, military, and cultural events have been recorded on May 20 across…