Cyprus and Syria Discuss Ties in Damascus
Political Director Thessalia Salina Shambos held talks in Damascus with senior Syrian foreign ministry officials, covering bilateral relations and EU-Syria cooperation aimed at supporting Syria's stability and recovery.
Security Alert at Leipzig Airport After Drone Sighting and Cargo Plane Incident
Operations were disrupted after a drone was detected near a Ukrainian aircraft and a DHL cargo plane made an emergency landing following a collision with an unidentified object.
Burnham Weighs Public Inquiry into Epstein
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's activities in the UK and has agreed to meet victims, with a possible inquiry also covering allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed.
Not a Breakthrough, but Perhaps the First Realistic Roadmap in Years
Rather than exchanging accusations over another missed opportunity, August and the first half of September should become a period of disciplined political work. António Guterres has left both leaders with explicit “homework”. If they approach it in good faith, Cyprus may still be able to move to a meaningful 5+1 meeting before the Secretary-General leaves office. If they do not, neither side should complain later about another lost golden opportunity for peace.
Kyiv Calls Drone Attack a Russian War Crime
Ukraine accused Russia of a war crime after footage appeared to show a drone pursuing a civilian vendor in Kherson, as both sides exchanged fresh allegations over attacks on civilians.