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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
South Korea revives inter-Korean pacts despite North's hostility
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung 's attempt in engagement with the North by unilaterally reviving some inter-Korean agreements is a long-term reconciliation strategy even as Pyongyang remains hostile towards Seoul, according to analysts. Lee ordered government ministries on Monday to prepare for a phased implementation of the suspended agreements, beginning with those that Seoul could act on independently. His latest call for trust-building came as the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise began across South Korea , bringing together 18,000 South Korean troops and thousands of American soldiers for 11 days of joint drills from Monday until August 28. Long branded by Pyongyang as a rehearsal for invasion, the event has consistently spurred North Korea to engage in brinkmanship, such as missile launches and artillery drills. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Lee said: 'It is better to win without fighting than to win by fighting. Even better than that is to create a peaceful state in which fighting is unnecessary – this is the most reliable security.' Calling for 'the courage to steadily take steps to ease tensions while firmly maintaining an ironclad defence posture', he added: 'True security lies in safeguarding peace.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video Captures the First Day Rescue Dog Felt Safe Around His Owner
It can be quite difficult for rescue dogs to build trust and feel safe around their new owners. It can also take a long time for the dog to cozy up to their owners. This dog owner captured the precious moment when their rescue fur baby, named Cactus, felt safe around them for the first time and went on to cuddle with them. The pet parent shared the video on Instagram on July 2 through the canine's official account @cactustherescue. Since then, the clip has been grabbing a lot of positive attention from people all around the world. It has garnered 124K views and 11.2K likes until now. An emotional video on Instagram displayed a rescue dog named Cactus warming up to his owner and getting comfortable around them for the first time. The video has been winning hearts on the internet. In the caption of the post, the pet parent explained the entire situation. They began by penning down, 'The first day Cactus felt safe with me, he walked over and laid on me just like this.' The person emotionally continued, 'Over a year later, he still comes running to cuddle the moment he hears me sit down.' The Instagram video began by showing the owner taking a rest while lying on a couch. Soon, viewers could see the rescue dog, Cactus, approaching the pet parent on the couch. The text written over the video read, 'Seeing how long it takes my rescue puppy to cuddle me.' The fur baby then went straight up on the couch and sat right beside the owner. Cactus then adorably placed his little paws on the owner's chest. He then went on to start cuddling the pet parent. The owner absolutely cherished the moment and began petting the fur baby. The video will melt anybody's heart. In the comment section, people have been sharing their thoughts and sentiments on the rescue dog. One person expressed, 'What a sweet angel! Your bond is so sweet!' 'It's the best feeling when they jump on you to cuddle. Nothing beats that,' added another person. The post Video Captures the First Day Rescue Dog Felt Safe Around His Owner appeared first on DogTime.
Washington Post
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Rival leaders in Cyprus will meet informally with UN chief this month
UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will bring the rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus together again this month following a 'constructive atmosphere' at an earlier meeting aimed at reviving stalled peace talks, the United Nations spokesman said Wednesday. Stéphane Dujarric said the informal meeting on July 16-17 at U.N. headquarters in New York 'will provide an opportunity to continue the dialogue and exchange views on the progress made since March.' At that meeting, Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar agreed to trust-building measures on issues like energy, environment, opening four new crossing points along a U.N.-controlled buffer zone, youth affairs and demining. The Mediterranean island was divided in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by Athens junta-backed supporters of uniting the island with Greece. Only Turkey recognizes a Turkish Cypriot declaration of independence, and it maintains more than 35,000 troops in the island's northern third. Negotiations between the rivals have been stalled since 2017 . Maria Angela Holguin, a new envoy Guterres appointed, said at the end of her first weeklong visit to Cyprus in late May that Guterres 'continues to push' for a resumption of peace talks. But no breakthrough is expected at the meeting this month because Turkey and Turkish Cypriot insist on a two-state accord that Greek Cypriots flatly reject. The agreed-upon, U.N.-endorsed framework for a peace deal has been a reunified Cyprus as a federation composed of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot zones. Ever since his 2020 election, Tatar has been demanding a two-state deal. He faces reelection in October and says he's running on the same two-state platform with Ankara's full backing. Greek Cypriots say they won't agree to any accord that formally partitions the island, allows for a permanent Turkish troop presence, gives Turkey rights to militarily intervene or offers the minority Turkish Cypriots a veto right on all government decisions. Despite these differences, the rivals have made some progress on trust-building measures, which also include work on a photovoltaic park inside the buffer zone and restoration work on cemeteries on both sides of the divide. ___ AP writer Menelaos Hadjicostis contributed from Nicosia, Cyprus.
The Independent
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Rival leaders in Cyprus will meet informally with UN chief this month
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will bring the rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus together again this month following a 'constructive atmosphere' at an earlier meeting aimed at reviving stalled peace talks, the United Nations spokesman said Wednesday. Stéphane Dujarric said the informal meeting on July 16-17 at U.N. headquarters in New York 'will provide an opportunity to continue the dialogue and exchange views on the progress made since March.' At that meeting, Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar agreed to trust-building measures on issues like energy, environment, opening four new crossing points along a U.N.-controlled buffer zone, youth affairs and demining. The Mediterranean island was divided in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by Athens junta-backed supporters of uniting the island with Greece. Only Turkey recognizes a Turkish Cypriot declaration of independence, and it maintains more than 35,000 troops in the island's northern third. Negotiations between the rivals have been stalled since 2017. Maria Angela Holguin, a new envoy Guterres appointed, said at the end of her first weeklong visit to Cyprus in late May that Guterres 'continues to push' for a resumption of peace talks. But no breakthrough is expected at the meeting this month because Turkey and Turkish Cypriot insist on a two-state accord that Greek Cypriots flatly reject. The agreed-upon, U.N.-endorsed framework for a peace deal has been a reunified Cyprus as a federation composed of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot zones. Ever since his 2020 election, Tatar has been demanding a two-state deal. He faces reelection in October and says he's running on the same two-state platform with Ankara's full backing. Greek Cypriots say they won't agree to any accord that formally partitions the island, allows for a permanent Turkish troop presence, gives Turkey rights to militarily intervene or offers the minority Turkish Cypriots a veto right on all government decisions. Despite these differences, the rivals have made some progress on trust-building measures, which also include work on a photovoltaic park inside the buffer zone and restoration work on cemeteries on both sides of the divide. ___ AP writer Menelaos Hadjicostis contributed from Nicosia, Cyprus.
Associated Press
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Rival leaders in Cyprus will meet informally with UN chief this month
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will bring the rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus together again this month following a 'constructive atmosphere' at an earlier meeting aimed at reviving stalled peace talks, the United Nations spokesman said Wednesday. Stéphane Dujarric said the informal meeting on July 16-17 at U.N. headquarters in New York 'will provide an opportunity to continue the dialogue and exchange views on the progress made since March.' At that meeting, Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar agreed to trust-building measures on issues like energy, environment, opening four new crossing points along a U.N.-controlled buffer zone, youth affairs and demining. The Mediterranean island was divided in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by Athens junta-backed supporters of uniting the island with Greece. Only Turkey recognizes a Turkish Cypriot declaration of independence, and it maintains more than 35,000 troops in the island's northern third. Negotiations between the rivals have been stalled since 2017. Maria Angela Holguin, a new envoy Guterres appointed, said at the end of her first weeklong visit to Cyprus in late May that Guterres 'continues to push' for a resumption of peace talks. But no breakthrough is expected at the meeting this month because Turkey and Turkish Cypriot insist on a two-state accord that Greek Cypriots flatly reject. The agreed-upon, U.N.-endorsed framework for a peace deal has been a reunified Cyprus as a federation composed of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot zones. Ever since his 2020 election, Tatar has been demanding a two-state deal. He faces reelection in October and says he's running on the same two-state platform with Ankara's full backing. Greek Cypriots say they won't agree to any accord that formally partitions the island, allows for a permanent Turkish troop presence, gives Turkey rights to militarily intervene or offers the minority Turkish Cypriots a veto right on all government decisions. Despite these differences, the rivals have made some progress on trust-building measures, which also include work on a photovoltaic park inside the buffer zone and restoration work on cemeteries on both sides of the divide. ___ AP writer Menelaos Hadjicostis contributed from Nicosia, Cyprus.
