News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldTrump and Xi hold final talks in Beijing as China warns on Taiwan and calls Iran war unnecessary
Beijing, China. President Donald Trump entered final talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, promoting economic gains while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said the war with Iran should never have…
WorldTrump says patience with Iran is running out amid Strait of Hormuz tensions and ship incidents
Beijing, China. President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran was running out after discussions with Chinese President…
WorldEU rail travel reached 8.7 billion trips and 444.5 billion passenger-kilometres, Eurostat says
Brussels, Belgium. People in the European Union took 8.7 billion rail trips throughout the previous year, according to…
WorldU.S. monitors 41 people for Andes hantavirus exposure linked to cruise ship outbreak
Washington, United States. U.S. health officials said on Thursday there were no confirmed U.S. cases tied to an…
WorldU.N. war crimes court denies Ratko Mladic early release request on humanitarian grounds
The Hague, Netherlands. A U.N. war crimes court on Thursday denied a request for early release by Ratko…
WorldNetanyahu threatens defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over report on sexual violence allegations
Jerusalem, Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has instructed legal advisers to consider defamation action against The…
WorldItaly urges diplomacy and maritime security amid Hormuz disruption concerns
Rome, Italy. Italy said it has worked with European partners, the G7 and multilateral organisations to promote a…
WorldLebanon to demand Israel implement ceasefire at Washington talks as clashes with Hezbollah continue
Washington, United States. Lebanon will demand that Israel implement a ceasefire at face-to-face talks in Washington on Thursday,…
WorldWes Streeting resigns as UK health secretary, citing loss of confidence in Keir Starmer
London, United Kingdom. British Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from government on Thursday, saying he had lost confidence…
WorldPhilippine senator sought by ICC no longer at Senate after reported “escape,” Cayetano says
Manila, Philippines. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano said on Thursday that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who is…
WorldTrump and Xi discuss Iran war as attacks near Strait of Hormuz raise pressure on stalled talks
Beijing, China. U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war with China’s President Xi Jinping as new vessel…