Tag: Beirut explosion

After failing to break the political stalemate in Lebanon the Prime Minister-designate Mustapha Adib steps down
- By Alaina
- . September 29, 2020
With popular demands to bring reforms in Lebanon, especially after the catastrophic Beirut blasts, the Prime Minister-designate Mustapha Adib has failed to form a government

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

Lebanon approves state of emergency; rights groups raise concerns over threat to freedom
- By Alaina
- . August 17, 2020
Lebanese Parliament on Thursday approved a state of emergency in the aftermath of widespread protests across the country against the mishandling of national affairs by

Coalition Government Hangs By Budget Approval In Israeli Marathon Vote Saga Starting Today
- By Alaina
- . August 12, 2020
The militarization of oil facilities, the presence of mercenaries as well as the military escalation increases the risks that hydrocarbons and chemicals stored at oil

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: Officials warned over 10 times about piled explosives at the port
- By Alaina
- . August 8, 2020
On Friday, Lebanon officials said that the catastrophic blast near Beirut port could have been averted as frequent warnings were sent to the government authorities

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