The devices, reportedly used by Hezbollah, killed at least 20 people and injured 450 others. Icom is the second Asian company involved in bombing incidents in Lebanon this week. The Icom walkie-talkies were reported to be old handsets, purchased by Hezbollah five months ago. A Japanese handheld radio manufacturer has distanced itself from the walkie-talkies … Read more
BEIRUT – Lebanon’s month-old government called off a cabinet session Wednesday as a political crisis brewed within its ranks over whether to remove a judge investigating the massive August 2020 Beirut port blast. The debate comes at a time when Lebanese are desperately waiting for the government, formed in September after protracted horse-trading, to tackle Lebanon’s … 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
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
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
