Tag: Lebanon
Libya Presidential Council suspends Foreign Minister Najla Al-Mangoush
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
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
Israel comes down on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
In addition to being engaged with Hamas along the Gaza border, Israel is now striking Hezbollah targets on the Lebanese border. Responding to shots fired
Amid protests for revolution, Lebanon’s ruling class continues to control the system
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
Lebanon approves state of emergency; rights groups raise concerns over threat to freedom
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
Can France create change in Lebanon?
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
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
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
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
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