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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldIsraeli strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12, health ministry says
Beirut, Lebanon. Lebanon’s health ministry said 12 people were killed on Wednesday in a series of Israeli strikes targeting vehicles, as hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel continued. Vehicle strikes and reported casualties Lebanon’s health…
WorldItaly and Spain report negative tests for people monitored for possible hantavirus infection
Rome, Italy. Health ministries in Italy and Spain said 17 people under observation for possible hantavirus infection have…
WorldSaudi Arabia launched unpublicized retaliatory airstrikes on Iran, officials say
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks…
WorldReform UK in talks with parliamentary watchdog over report on Farage donation declaration
London, United Kingdom. Reform UK said it is in talks with Britain’s parliamentary watchdog after a report that…
WorldGunshots reported at Philippine Senate amid attempt to arrest senator wanted by ICC
Manila, Philippines. Gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday as chaos erupted around an attempt to…
WorldGunshots reported at Philippine Senate as people told to take cover
Manila, Philippines. Gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday, a Reuters witness reported, with people inside…
WorldToronto offers football-themed free condoms ahead of World Cup visitor surge
Toronto, Canada. As the city prepares for the World Cup, Toronto Public Health is offering free football-inspired condoms…
WorldIsrael steps up strikes in Gaza as officials cite Hamas rebuilding despite ceasefire
Gaza, Palestinian territories. Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting joint bombing with…
WorldMajor events that occurred on May 13
Nicosia, Cyprus. Several notable events occurred on May 13 across recent decades, including diplomatic agreements, major political developments,…
WorldTrump adds Nvidia CEO to China trip as Bessent holds preparatory talks with Chinese officials in South Korea
Beijing, China. President Donald Trump added Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to his delegation en route to a Beijing…
WorldTrump says he does not need China’s help to end Iran war as Strait of Hormuz control tightens
Beijing, China. President Donald Trump said he does not think the United States will need China’s help to…