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Lebanon Seeks to Distance State from Hezbollah After Cyprus Drone Incident

                                                         File photo: Youssef Ragg Lebanon has urged Cypriot authorities and the public not to conflate the Lebanese state with Hezbollah following a drone strike that originated from Lebanese territory and hit Cyprus six days earlier. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi emphasized that the attack was carried out independently by Hezbollah and does not reflect the policies, values, or intentions of the Lebanese government.  Raggi stressed that Lebanon rejects any attempt to use its territory for external agendas and reiterated that Hezbollah’s actions fall outside the state’s legal authority. He called on Cyprus to distinguish between the official Lebanese government and groups operating autonomously, noting that Lebanon has consistently affirmed its sovereignty ...
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Long Lake Wildfire Forces Expanded Evacuations in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley

 

A water skimmer flies over the evacuation area for the Long Lake wildfire in Nova Scotia's Annapolis County, on Aug. 19.


An out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis County has intensified, prompting officials to expand evacuation orders for the second time in a single day. The Long Lake blaze, which began on August 13, has now grown beyond its earlier estimate of 32 square kilometres, fueled by hot, dry, and windy conditions.

Residents along sections of Highway 10 in the West Dalhousie area, as well as parts of Morse Road and Thorne Road, have been told to leave immediately. Authorities have moved the wildfire command post to Bridgetown as a precaution, while more than 50 provincial firefighters, supported by crews from Ontario and local volunteers, battle the flames with aerial and ground resources.

Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning for Annapolis County due to heavy smoke. Officials say no homes have been lost so far, but structure protection measures are in place as the fire continues to advance.

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