Tag: Beirut Blast

Macron missed an opportunity to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon
- By Alaina
- . September 5, 2020
While the French president may have spoken at length about sanctions and new beginnings, he shied away from addressing the elephant in the room. French

Libya Presidential Council suspends Foreign Minister Najla Al-Mangoush
- By Alaina
- . August 31, 2020
The devastating blast in Beirut on August 4 left entire country of Lebanon shaken up and would be recorded as the country’s turning point in

Middle Eastern rich people’s profits during COVID-19 enough to pay Beirut blast repair bill, Oxfam shows
- By Alaina
- . August 29, 2020
The assets of the twenty-one richest people in the Middle East have improved by more than double the amount needed to reconstruct explosion-stricken capital of

Amid protests for revolution, Lebanon’s ruling class continues to control the system
- By Alaina
- . August 26, 2020
The devastating blast at Beirut’s port on August 4 sent shock wave across Lebanon, affecting thousands of life in the aftermath. Notedly, the responsibility of

Can France create change in Lebanon?
- By Alaina
- . August 13, 2020
France has stepped up with aid and comfort after the deadly blast in Beirut but how much change can it really usher in? Just two

International community comes together for Lebanon
- By Alaina
- . August 10, 2020
Following last week’s blast in Beirut, a donor conference held for Lebanon’s benefit has seen pledges of nearly 250 million euros. Over 250 million euros

Beirut blast sparks anger in people, protestors raise call for government to quit
- By Alaina
- . August 10, 2020
On Sunday, Central Beirut turned into a battle ground as over 10,000 protestors, gathered at Martyrs’ Square, tried to storm into the Parliament, government ministries

Beirut explosion: Ammonium nitrate, what is it and why is used by extremists
- By Alaina
- . August 6, 2020
Ammonium nitrate is “good” and useful for making fertilizers. But it becomes “bad” when mixed with other substances. And even more lethal if it comes