When Crownsville Delegate Sid Saab heard of the explosion in Beirut, he quickly checked on his parents and family living just outside the city. Thankful for their safety, and the safety of his family …
In Beirut, Iran’s Zarif says up to Lebanon to decide future government
The Lebanese should be the only party who should decide their future government, Iran’s Foreign Minster Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday in Beirut.
France’s Parly Confirms Macron Plans Trip to Lebanon Sept. 1
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to return to Beirut on Sept. 1 to follow up on the reconstruction efforts after the catastrophic blast which destroyed parts of Beirut last week, French Defense …
Saudi Arabia calls for extending arms embargo on Iran
Iran finances armed militias in Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon’ Abu Dhabi: Saudi Arabia’s UN ambassador called for an extension of the arms embargo on Iran in a session on Thursday, Saudi media …
Beirut blast: dozens of historic buildings in Lebanon capital at risk of collapse
Unesco vows to lead global effort to rescue culture and heritage of Beirut as FBI joins inquiry to investigate cause of massive port blast …
Check before you ‘place your heroin order,’ Lebanon police say after mix up
The Lebanon Police Department jokingly warned people about double checking before sending an important text.“Soooo…you may want to double check that number before you place your heroin order!” the …
U.S. envoy: FBI to join Beirut blast probe, Lebanon needs to end “empty promises”
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 …
France’s Macron pushes for a government of technocrats to rescue Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing Lebanon’s political leaders to install an interim technocratic government able to enact reforms, win back public confidence and persuade donors to release …
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 …