A top U.S. diplomat said on Thursday the FBI will join a probe of last week’s seismic Beirut explosion that killed at least 172 people, urging change to “to make sure something like this never happens …
Emirates and Siemens promise to help Lebanon with an airlift and free power
Emirates and Siemens have pledged to help the people of Lebanon recover from the cataclysmic explosion that rocked Beirut last week and pushed the country’s crisis-ridden economy towards the abyss.
Pity the ruined nation of Lebanon
Before this disaster, Lebanon was well on course to becoming a failed state. Its economy is collapsing amid a combined debt, budget, currency and banking crisis. Institutions are imploding as …
Group Protests Mt. Lebanon’s Return-To-School Plan
A group of parents and students protested Mt. Lebanon School District’s back-to-school plan for the fall, KDKA’s Pam Surano reports.
Lebanon must fight corruption after Beirut blast, says German foreign minister
Germany’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that Lebanon needed a government able to fight corruption and enact reforms as he toured Beirut port, scene of the devastating explosion that has kindled …
Cabinet reaffirms Qatar’s solidarity with Lebanon
The Cabinet’s regular meeting, chaired by HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, Wednesday reaffirmed Qatar’s solidarity with Lebanon in facin …
Lebanon’s COVID-19 Cases Jump By More Than A Third In Week Following Beirut Port Blast
As Lebanon continues to dig through the rubble of last week’s port explosion in the capital city of Beirut, new COVID-19 infections and deaths have surged in the wake of the tragedy. The Ministry of …
How to Fix Lebanon’s Broken Politics
The finger of blame for the Beirut explosion is pointing at Lebanon’s corrupt and criminally negligent political leadership. Amid continuing protests, the government of prime minister Hassan Diab …
FM says Germany ready to help Lebanon but reforms necessary
Germany’s foreign minister says his country stands ready to help Lebanon with reconstruction and further investment after last week’s massive explosion …
Could the Beirut Explosion Be a Turning Point for Lebanon?
The huge explosion that resulted last week killed at least 200 people and left 300,000 homeless and a vast landscape of destruction. Beyond the human carnage, the blast also struck a devastating blow …