Cyprus on Saturday marked 50 years since Turkish troops invaded the Mediterranean island, with comments from the Turkish and Cypriot leaders demonstrating the stark divide that remains.

'No other option': Cyprus prez bats for reunification 50 years after island split in two

Leader of Turkish Cypriot Ersin Tatar, on Saturday (August 19), called the road project which has triggered a rare tension with the United Nations peacekeepers in the region, “essential”.

Turkey slams UN approach to Cyprus row; Turkish Cypriot calls disputed road project ‘essential’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again raised the Kashmir issue at the UN. India has responded in kind, by calling world leaders to respect UN resolutions on the Cyprus dispute. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas US Edition: Erdogan raises Kashmir again at United Nations

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'No other option': Cyprus prez bats for reunification 50 years after island split in two

Turkey slams UN approach to Cyprus row; Turkish Cypriot calls disputed road project ‘essential’

Gravitas US Edition: Erdogan raises Kashmir again at United Nations