For some, the year 2020 was a year of catastrophe, with millions dying during the global pandemic, we had to work from home, and meetings were held at Zoom. But if we look at history, we know that the situation could have been even more difficult, and perhaps knowing the historical background, we think that … Read more
Lebanese capital experienced another catastrophe as a fuel tank exploded in a densely populated area, killing at least 4 people and injuring 20. According to the international news agency, the blast took place as the tank caught fire in the Tariq-al-Jdide district. TV footage showed flames leaping up buildings in the area’s narrow streets. The … Read more
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
A Chilean rescue team confirmed that it detected signs of life underneath the rubble of a building that collapsed due to the massive explosion in Beirut. TOPOS CHILE rescue team member reported to the international news agency that it detected signs of a pulse and breathing using a scanning machine near the ground floor of … Read more
Lebnon’s caretaker government has issued a report on Sunday stating that the death toll from Beirut’s port blast has risen to 190 with more than 6,500 people injured, and three of the victims are still missing. The Lebanese authorities are still searching the cause of the highly explosive material stored unsafely for years that caused … Read more
Lebanon’s assembly has approved a two-week state of emergency in Beirut on Thursday after the last week’s disastrous incident. According to the international news agency AFP, Top diplomats jetted in to show solidarity, contribute to the massive ongoing emergency aid effort but also to weigh in on political developments following a blast widely blamed on … Read more
A woman in Beirut delivered her baby when the horrific blast at Beirut’s port shattered the city. Despite the deadly blast, the doctors and the nursing staff helped the woman to successfully deliver her baby boy. The mother and the new-born son returned to their home safely on Friday. [embedpost slug=”massive-explosion-rocks-lebanese-capital-beirut/”] The would-be-mother, Emmanuelle Khnaisser, … 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
