The United States declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, a move that may increase health agency access to…
Iceland volcano stages fiery show
A volcano has erupted near Iceland’s capital Reykjavik after days of rising earthquake activity in the area, the Icelandic Meteorological…
Russia sentences U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in jail
A Russian court on Thursday (August 4) sentenced U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years prison on drugs charges,…
First doses of Monkeypox vaccines to arrive in Cyprus tomorrow
According to information from the Health Ministry, on Saturday at 10.15, the first doses of the Monkeypox vaccines are expected…
China holds missile-firing drills off Taiwan’s east coast
China’s military held missile firing drills into the waters surrounding Taiwan on Thursday (August 4), state media reported, a day…
Blinken says China missile actions disproportionate and provocative
China’s firing of missiles around Taiwan is a disproportionate, significant, and unjustified escalation and the United States has made it…
Give blood before you go on vacation, donation centre appeals
The head of the island’s Blood Donation Centre on Friday called for volunteers to give blood before they go on…
Russia ready to discuss prisoner swap with U.S., Lavrov says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Moscow is ready to discuss prisoner exchanges with Washington through an…
Taiwan slams ‘evil neighbour’ China after missiles fly over island
Taiwan condemned its “evil neighbour” on Friday after China fired multiple missiles into its surrounding waters, as many as four…
Red alert for forest fires
The Forestry Department has issued red alert for forest fires. The public is advised to refrain from activities that could…