On today’s update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, news from the protests in Lebanon and a fire in Abu Dhabi …
Lebanon’s top politicians resist calls to resign as world leaders consider how to help
International leaders including President Donald Trump met Sunday on video to discuss aid for beleaguered Lebanon after its capital was shattered by a giant explosion last week.
Qatar Airways launches Lebanon aid programme
Standing with the people of Lebanon, Qatar Airways has announced the launch of an aid programme that will enable citizens and residents of Qatar to donate essential supplies. Qatar Airways gave the …
At Virtual Summit, World Leaders Pledge $298 Million In Aid To Lebanon
World leaders, including President Trump, attended a virtual donor summit Sunday for recovery efforts after last week’s blast. The event was co-hosted by the U.N. and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Donors pledge $398.7M in aid after Beirut blast but Lebanon corruption concerns persist
The rebuilding needs of Lebanon are immense, but so is the question of how to ensure the hundreds of millions of dollars promised in international aid are not diverted in a country notorious for …
Beirut explosion: Donors pledge aid for Lebanon but want reform
International donors have pledged a quarter of a billion euros in aid for Lebanon five days after the explosion which devastated a swathe of Beirut. But an online donor summit arranged by France …
The Times’ view on how Beirut should respond after the port explosion: Rebuilding Lebanon
Lebanon is in freefall. Across Beirut anger at the corruption, incompetence and criminal negligence of the political elite has led to rioting, attacks on the foreign ministry, desperation and calls …
French President Calls to Protect Lebanon From Chaos, as Countries Pledge Nearly $300M in Aid Following Explosion
France and the United Nations hosted an international summit dedicated to determining a relief plan for Lebanon on Sunday.
IMF willing to redouble Lebanon efforts, subject to reform commitment
The International Monetary Fund said on Sunday it was willing to redouble efforts to help Lebanon after the devastating blast that hit Beirut, but said all of the country’s institutions needed to show …
Renewed Lebanon Protests As Pressure Mounts On Government
Protesters say the disaster could not have happened without the corruption and incompetence that have come to define Lebanon’s ruling class.