UK Trade Envoy Resigns After Criticism Over Northern Cyprus Visit

“At the request of President Zelenskyy, I will join the meeting with President Trump and other European leaders in the White House tomorrow,” von der Leyen stated, before hosting the Ukrainian leader in Brussels for a virtual summit of the Coalition of the Willing, a group of European countries advocating continued support for Kyiv.
Stefan Kornelius, spokesman for the German government, said the p

Damascus (Eurotoday Newspaper) – Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that the effort to unify the nation after years of civil unrest “should not be with blood.” He rejected the idea of partition and accused Israel of interfering in the southern region.
As reported, his statements, released by state TV on Sunday, came as hundreds protested in south Syria’s Sweida region, condemning sectarian

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Washington (dpa) – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called for European nations to align with US sanctions against countries purchasing Russian oil. The US will impose an additional 25 percent tariff on imports from India as a consequence of the country importing Russian oil. “Europeans must be prepared to face these secondary sanctions,” Bessent stated on Bloomberg TV.
During an upcoming

Afzal Khan, a British Labour lawmaker, resigned as the U.K.’s trade envoy to Turkey following criticism over his recent visit to the self-declared republic of northern Cyprus. The U.K. and most other countries do not recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Khan’s meeting with Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar drew condemnation from British politicians and the Cypriot govern

Lier (Eurotoday) – On Saturday, Aug 16, 2025, Lier market handed out 2,000 petunia kits to mothers. Mayor Rik Verwaest (N-VA) launched the first market association initiative, welcomed by visitors Marike and Greta.
As VRT News reported, on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025, the market in Lier, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, the city and local market vendors handed out 2,000 flower-growing kits to mot

In his regular briefing, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric emphasized delays and bottlenecks in maintenance points and interference in the loading process are hindering efforts to distribute supplies to those in need.
“It is imperative that the UN and its humanitarian partners provide large-scale aid using community mechanisms to reach the most vulnerable,” he stated.
Recent data highlights the c

Skopje – The human rights situation in North Macedonia saw minimal changes over the past year. Key concerns included serious restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom, highlighted by incidents of violence and threats against journalists. The U.S. State Department’s Human Rights Report for 2024 noted that the government took important steps to identify and hold accountable officials

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
French President Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will lead a teleconference on Sunday with countries in the “coalition of the willing”—those committed to providing troops and support to Ukraine post-war, according to a European official.
Ahead of the summit, Trump stated his support for some Amer

Haacht (Brussels Morning Newspaper) –  Starting Monday, Aug 18, 2025, Natuurpunt Haacht will cut American oaks in Haachts Broek (160 ha) over 2 hectares. Bernard Lemaitre says removal restores native plants, wildlife, and forest balance.
As VRT News reported, starting Monday, Aug 18, 2025, teams will begin cutting down a large number of American oak trees in Haacht’s Haachts Broek nature reserve