The United States has pledged over $17 million in initial disaster aid for Lebanon, following Tuesday’s Beirut port explosion, the U.S. embassy said on Friday.
Rescuers in Lebanon recover more bodies days after blast
Rescue teams were still searching the rubble of Beirut’s port for bodies on Friday, nearly three days after a massive explosion sent a wave of destruction through Lebanon’s …
Exclsuive: Lebanon navigates food challenge with no grain silo and few stocks
Beirut’s blast destroyed Lebanon’s only large grain silo, with plans for another in the country’s second biggest port Tripoli shelved years ago due to a lack of funding, the U.N.’s FAO, Tripoli port …
Macron promises help, Beirut residents vent fury at leaders
Residents of Beirut vented their fury at Lebanon’s leaders Thursday during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, blaming them for the deadly explosion that ravaged the capital. A military judge …
WHO Appeals for $15 Million Aid for Lebanon After Beirut Blast
CAIRO (Reuters) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) is appealing for $15 million to cover emergency health needs in Lebanon following the Beirut port explosion that hit amid an economic crisis and …
Countries rally round Lebanon after Beirut blast
Countries and international organizations have lined up to help Lebanon after a massive warehouse explosion sent a blast wave across Beirut, killing at least 154 people and injuring nearly 5,000.
Iran-Backed Hezbollah Under Pressure in Lebanon as Explosion Anger Grows
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged the Iran-backed group to prioritize the interests of Lebanese people over its foreign backers.
Beirut explosion: Lebanon security forces fire tear gas at protesters as anger mounts over blast
State media says several people were injured in protests as country’s ambassador to Jordan resigns over ‘state negligence’ …
“The whole city is shattered”: Lebanon’s U.N. ambassador describes the aftermath of Beirut explosions
Beirut is flooded with grief and outrage after the catastrophic explosions that left at least 149 people dead and more than 5,000 wounded. Lebanon’s U.N. ambassador, Amal Mudallali, told CBS News that …
After recent tensions, Israel offers aid for devastated Beirut
Israel has offered aid and support to Lebanon following Tuesday’s devastating port explosion in Beirut, a quick turn of sentiment after a recent exchange of attacks with Lebanese militants along a …