The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Tuesday that peace in southern Lebanon remains "elusive," stressing that permanently ending the conflict requires political will from the parties. The remarks came in a statement marking the International Day of Peace, observed annually on Sept. 21, which UNIFIL commemorated Monday evening with a ceremony at its headquarters in the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura. “Today, peace in south Lebanon remains elusive, but the hope for peace endures,” UNIFIL said, stressing that lasting peace requires “political commitments and solutions from the parties themselves.” “Peacekeepers can help restore stability, avoid misunderstandings, and reduce the risk of escalation -- but they cannot replace the political will and decisions needed to end the conflict permanently,” it said. Read: UN chief stresses smooth Lebanon pull-out "Peace is not something we address once a year; it is an endur...
The Türkiye Nuclear Energy Incorporated (TUNAS) and the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed a grant agreement on small modular reactors (SMRs) and fourth-generation reactors at a ceremony at Türkevi in New York, Türkiye's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Tuesday. Bayraktar said in a post on the US-based social media platform X that the agreement will enable Türkiye to comprehensively assess the technical, economic and regulatory feasibility of next-generation nuclear technologies. "In line with our goals of Net Zero Emissions by 2053 and full energy independence, we are committed to diversifying our energy mix," he added. Read: Turkish president calls for UN Security Council reform, end to veto privilege "In addition to our large-scale nuclear power plants, we will continue with determination to build a robust and modern energy infrastructure by meticulously exploring the alternatives best...