- 18 December, 2024
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
Qatar caught red-handed again, dossier exposes terror funding to Hezbollah
A new dossier provided by a private security contractor, Jason G., exposed how Qatari royals have been funding the Lebanon-based Hezbollah, a proscribed terrorist organisation.
Israel hits back at Hezbollah-backed militants in Syria
On Tuesday, after visiting one of its military bases on its northern border Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a message for Lebanon-based Hezbollah who
Aid eludes a Lebanon in crisis
With the country reeling under the worst economic crisis in decades, Lebanon remains dogged by sanctions and lack of aid. The international community maintains that