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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldMajor events recorded on May 14
Nicosia, Cyprus. A range of major political, diplomatic and cultural events have occurred on May 14 across different countries and decades. 1948 The state of Israel was proclaimed by David Ben-Gurion, eight hours before…
WorldXi tells Trump trade talks progressing, warns Taiwan dispute could endanger ties
Beijing, China. China’s Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress at the…
WorldRussia launches major missile and drone attack on Kyiv and other regions, officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine. Russia launched a major combined missile and drone attack on Kyiv and other regions overnight, Ukrainian…
WorldHavana protests erupt as rolling blackouts deepen amid fuel shortages
Havana, Cuba. Protests broke out across Havana on Wednesday evening as the city faced its worst rolling blackouts…
WorldStorm in Uttar Pradesh kills 89, injures 53, officials say
Lucknow, India. A violent storm that brought rain and hail to India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, killed…
WorldXi praises progress in U.S. trade talks as Trump begins Beijing summit
Beijing, China. China’s Xi Jinping opened a two-day summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday by citing…
WorldUK consumers cut spending in April amid Iran war uncertainty, Barclays and BRC surveys show
London, United Kingdom. British consumers cut spending in April for the first time since November 2024, shifting toward…
WorldGunshots reported at Philippine Senate as ICC-wanted senator says arrest imminent
Manila, Philippines. Gunshots were reported at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday, prompting people to run for cover after…
WorldTurkey eases customs restrictions on Armenia, moving closer to direct trade links
Ankara, Turkey. Turkey lifted some customs restrictions on Armenia on Wednesday, allowing certain shipments to list Armenia or…
WorldMbappe and Bardella clash again over France’s 2027 election and National Rally prospects
Paris, France. A public quarrel between Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe and National Rally (RN) chairman Jordan Bardella…
WorldReform UK says it is in talks with watchdog after report Farage under investigation over undeclared gift
London, United Kingdom. Reform UK said it was talking to the parliamentary watchdog after a report that its…