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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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Canada Takes Full Control of Medical School Accreditation, Emphasizing National Standards and Diversity



Canadian medical associations are celebrating a historic shift as the country’s medical schools begin the academic year under a fully independent accreditation system, separate from the United States.

As of July 2025, the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) now assesses institutions solely according to Canadian standards, ending decades of joint oversight with the U.S. Liaison Committee on Medical Education. The move, years in the making, was finalized in 2021 and reflects a growing desire to align medical education with Canadian values, healthcare priorities, and diverse population needs.

Leaders from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) expressed relief, noting that recent U.S. policy changes—such as banning equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) requirements in accreditation—underscored the importance of protecting these principles in Canada.

Dr. Constance LeBlanc, AFMC president and CEO, said the shift ensures that Canadian medical schools can “set our own course” and maintain strong standards rooted in social accountability. CMA president Dr. Margot Burnell added that the change will help train physicians to meet the unique needs of Canadian communities, from rural and remote areas to ethnically diverse urban centres.

The separation also reinforces Canada’s commitment to producing doctors equipped to address the social determinants of health and serve underserved populations—ensuring the country’s universal healthcare system remains inclusive and responsive for generations to come.

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