Nuclear Oversight: Syria’s Atomic Energy Commission says an IAEA delegation will visit soon to announce “significant progress” on resolving the Assad-era nuclear legacy, including peaceful applications and restoring full IAEA engagement. Nuclear Material Removal: Reports say the UN watchdog is preparing to remove nuclear material from a secret site (Site 99) after US-Israel-Syria understandings aimed at preventing escalation. Court Verdict: A Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher, and cousin Atef Najib to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes, with proceedings aired live in Damascus. Science & Animals: A University of Vienna study finds dogs can distinguish happy from sad human faces, and can separate fear from anger and sadness based on brain activity. Digital Infrastructure: UNIFI Communications, STE, and Cyprus’s CYTA signed and moved toward execution of the UGARIT 2 submarine cable deal linking Cyprus to Tartous, aiming to reconnect Syria to the global digital economy. Reconstruction & Education Links: Russia’s “Russian House” in Damascus is set to resume activities after talks on educational, cultural, and scientific projects. Internet Controls Watch: A global roundup highlights how several countries maintain strict internet restrictions, underscoring the risks for open access.