Lebanon’s army reported that it had found 4.35 tonnes of ammonium nitrate near the entrance to the Beirut port, the site of the huge explosion that happened last month. The massive explosion had occurred due to the same explosive chemical. An army statement reported by the state news agency that Lebanese army engineers were “dealing with it”. … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has sternly warned Lebanese leaders of disciplinary action, including sanctions if they fail to do reforms. According to the details, Emmanuel Macron arrived in Lebanon on a two-day visit where he will attend the country’s centenary celebrations and meet with senior officials. The meetings will try to find a way out … Read more
Lebanese security officials have warned the Prime Minister and the President last month that 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored in Beirut’s port could explode and destroy the capital. It has been recently indicated in the exclusive documents by the Reuters news agency. Beirut’s port exploded just two weeks later. The massive blast killed at … Read more
Following the bombings in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab announced his resignation, along with cabinet members. According to details, Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab and his cabinet resigned after a devastating bomb blast in Beirut last week and widespread public protests against the ruling class. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”lebanese-information-minister-resigns-over-beirut-tragedy”] Prime Minister Hassan … Read more
Lebanon’s Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad has resigned over the Beirut tragedy. According to details, the country’s Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad resigned from her post, acknowledging her failures after the horrific bombing in Lebanon. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”turkey-offers-lebanon-to-restore-beiruts-port-and-destroyed-buildings”] “I announce my resignation from the government in aftermath of the Beirut tragedy and I apologize to … Read more
International leaders are likely to hold negotiations through a virtual conference on Sunday to raise funds for Beirut. The conference has been set up by France and the United Nations. US President Donald Trump has plans to join the conference. French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Beirut on Thursday. He announced that he wanted to … Read more
ANKARA: Turkey has offered to restore Beirut’s port and destroyed buildings. According to the foreign news agency, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay and Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu met with the Lebanese President. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”pm-in-grief-over-massive-explosions-in-beirut”] The meeting also offered the use of the Turkish port of Mersin and an air ambulance to transport the injured … Read more
Clashes between protesters and Lebanese security forces took place as protesters held anti-government demonstrations in Beirut on Thursday. Offices fired tear gas on several people near parliament. Protesters demonstrated as they were outraged by Tuesday’s blast. The devastating explosion took place in Beirut in which at least 137 people were killed and around 5,000 were … Read more
Two bomb blasts have rocked the Lebanese capital, Beirut. According to the details, two blasts have taken place in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, while the blast took place in the port area of the city. The sources said, dozens of people have been reported injured in the two blasts. The reporters of some local … Read more
Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Hassan Diab said Lebanon will not accept Israel’s continual violations of its territory including to launch air attacks on Syria and Lebanon has called for UN support to protect Lebanon’s sovereignty. Lebanese Prime Minister said “he sent complaints about Israel’s violation of Lebanese airspace to the United Nations Secretariat and the UN … Read more
Pakistan has welcomed the announcement regarding the U.S.-Taliban agreement. Pakistan has consistently supported direct negotiations between the U.S. and Taliban. Pakistan Foreign office released a press release which stated “from the outset, Pakistan has facilitated this process and contributed to its progress thus far. We look forward to the signing of the agreement on 29 … Read more
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday that The United States is preparing to sign a deal with the Taliban on February 29, building on an agreement on reducing violence across Afghanistan. According to the details, A week-long “reduction in violence” between the Taliban, the US and Afghan security forces will commence shortly, Afghanistan’s National … Read more
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the creation of a new Lebanon government that was made yesterday. General Antonio Guterres is likely to coordinate the new prime minister to deal with the economic crisis in the country. Guterres’ spokesperson stated that the United Nations has pledged to support “Lebanon’s strengthening of its sovereignty, stability, and political … Read more
A video of a Lebanese protestor kissing a reporter surprisingly while she was live on air went viral and triggered debate on social media. Lebanese popular reporter Darine El Helwe was on live broadcast with UAE-based Sky News Arabia from Riad Soloh Square when a male protestor kissed her on her cheek. The video shows, … Read more
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation. Be clear that Protests against Saad have been going on for the past two weeks in the country. Arab media said, Due to the protests Saad Al Hariri has announced his resignation. Saad Hariri announced his resignation during a brief address to the nation on TV. In … Read more
Tens of thousands of demonstrators have gathered on streets of Lebanon for a fifth day of anti-government protests. According to Arab media, the demonstrators are demanding a sweeping overhaul of Lebanon’s political system, citing grievances ranging from austerity measures to poor infrastructure. The latest unrest was sparked by anger over the rising cost of living … Read more
