Return of the Two Helicopters from the Air Force After Participating in Extinguishing Fires in Cyprus
The LAF Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:
The two helicopters from the LAF's Air Force returned to Beirut Air Base after participating in extinguishing fires in Cyprus on July 25 and 26, 2025, following the containment of the fires and control of the fire hotspots on all fronts.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
L'Orient-Le Jour
8 hours ago
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Death toll in Yemen migrant shipwreck tops 90
More than 90 people were killed when a migrant boat sank off Yemen's coast, Yemeni officials and a source at the International Organization for Migration told AFP Tuesday, updating earlier tolls. The boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank on Sunday as it headed towards Abyan governorate in southern Yemen, a frequent destination for boats smuggling African migrants hoping to reach the wealthy Gulf states. Late Tuesday, a Yemeni source at U.N. agency the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that two bodies, which were initially buried by local fishermen after they washed up on the beach and began rotting, had been recovered. This has taken the toll of confirmed deaths from the shipwreck to 96. Earlier, a Yemeni security source and a local official in Abyan said 94 bodies had been recovered and most of them had been buried, with the local official saying corpses were still washing up on the shore. A journalist collaborating with AFP saw at least two corpses washed up on the shore, near the area where the ship sank. He also saw worn-out tents and African people being trucked out of the remote area from which smugglers operate. Authorities said security forces and government allies in Abyan carried out a sweep against camp sites for migrants on the coast, operated by smugglers. Abyan's province top security official, Brigadier General Ali Nasser Buzaid, said the dead included men and women. Local authorities and the IOM said the boat was carrying around 200 people. On Monday, two Yemeni security officials told AFP that 32 people were rescued and dozens were still missing. Despite the civil war that has ravaged Yemen since 2014, the impoverished country has remained a key transit point for irregular migration, in particular from Ethiopia which itself has been roiled by ethnic conflict.
Cedar News
a day ago
- Cedar News
Video: Massive Fire Erupts at Manufacturing Plant in Manaus, Brazil
Manaus, Brazil — A massive fire erupted Tuesday at a manufacturing plant in Industrial Zone 2 of Manaus, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky and prompting a swift response from emergency crews. The fire broke out in the early afternoon, and video footage from the scene shows flames engulfing the facility, with explosions reportedly heard from within the structure. According to initial reports, the facility is located in one of Manaus's key industrial districts. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene and began working to contain the intense blaze, which posed a threat to neighboring warehouses and factories. 'We're working to isolate the fire and ensure it doesn't spread to adjacent facilities,' a spokesperson from the Manaus Fire Department said. No injuries or fatalities have been reported so far, though authorities are urging nearby workers and residents to avoid the area and allow first responders to manage the situation. Thick Smoke Visible for Miles The fire produced a towering column of black smoke that was visible across large parts of the city. Several roads leading into Industrial Zone 2 were temporarily closed as a safety precaution. Residents and local workers shared dramatic images and videos of the scene on social media, with many describing the fire as one of the most intense in recent years in the region. Cause Under Investigation Officials have yet to determine the exact cause of the fire. Investigators will assess the damage once the flames are fully extinguished. The incident has raised concerns over safety standards and emergency preparedness in the highly active industrial zones of Manaus, home to dozens of major manufacturing facilities. Updates to Follow This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
LBCI
a day ago
- LBCI
US Coast Guard says Titan submersible's design a primary factor in implosion
The U.S. Coast Guard said on Tuesday that its marine board of investigation had concluded that the "inadequate design" of the Titan submersible was a primary contributing factor in its implosion in 2023. All five people aboard the Titan died on a tourist expedition to the wreckage of the Titanic. Reuters
