News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldGuterres says Trump-Xi summit lowered tensions but yielded no breakthrough
Tokyo, Japan. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said a recent summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping lowered tensions but produced no major breakthrough. He said this raised the importance of Xi’s planned visit…
WorldLithuania issues air danger warning and suspends Vilnius airport traffic over drone concerns
Vilnius, Lithuania. Lithuania issued an “air danger” warning urging people to take shelter and suspended traffic at the…
WorldXi and Putin hail progress in China-Russia ties during Beijing summit
Beijing, China. China’s President Xi Jinping and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin praised progress in their strategic ties during…
WorldChinese oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz as Trump and Vance cite progress with Iran
Washington, United States. Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, shipping data…
WorldVance says U.S. troop deployment to Poland delayed, not a withdrawal from Europe
Washington, United States. Vice President JD Vance said a U.S. troop deployment to Poland had been delayed but…
WorldBritain issues new licences easing some Russia-related restrictions on refined fuels and LNG shipping
London, United Kingdom. Britain will allow the import and provision of services linked to diesel and jet fuel…
WorldVance says U.S., Iran have made progress in talks and seek to avoid renewed military campaign
Washington, United States. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday that the United States and Iran have…
WorldTrump’s Board of Peace urges urgent closure of Gaza funding pledge-disbursement gap
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” said the gap between funding pledges and disbursements…
WorldIsraeli forces fire on aid flotilla bound for Gaza, organisers say; Israel denies live ammunition
Ankara, Turkey. Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing toward Gaza…
WorldSomaliland to open Jerusalem embassy after Israel recognises breakaway region, ambassador says
Jerusalem, Israel. Somaliland will set up an embassy in Jerusalem soon, its ambassador said on Tuesday, after Israel…
WorldBird flu detected in dead polar bear on Svalbard, first such case in Europe
Oslo, Norway. Bird flu has been detected in a dead polar bear in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago, marking…