no comment Families of Beirut blast victims protest interference in probe Families of victims killed in the deadly Beirut blast mark 15 months since the explosion, protesting continued political interference in the probe into the disaster. 04/11/2021
no comment Gunfire exchanges in streets of Beirut wounding several The Lebanese army are deployed in the streets of Beirut as gun fire exchanges turn the capital into a war zone a few blocks from the Justice Palace, where hundreds of black-clad protesters had gathered to demand the removal of judge Tarek Bitar, the lead investigator in the port blast 14/10/2021
Lebanon Deadly clashes in Beirut after protests against port explosion judge At least five people have been shot dead in Beirut during a demonstration against the judge investigating last year's deadly port explosion. 14/10/2021
no comment Families protest suspension of Lebanon blast probe Families protest suspension of Lebanon blast probe 29/09/2021
Europe News MEPs want EU countries to ramp up pressure on Lebanon MEPs voted overwhelmingly to impose sanctions against the new government in Lebanon. 22/09/2021
no comment Clashes at Beirut protest on blast anniversary Groups of protesters hurled stones and clashed with security forces near the Lebanese Parliament in Beirut on Wednesday, a year to the day since the devastating blast at the city's port. 05/08/2021
Lebanon Riot police and protesters clash on Beirut blast anniversary A mix of grief over lost lives and rage at the lack of justice for the blast's victims, aggravated by a severe deterioration in living conditions in Lebanon, pushed protesters onto the streets. 05/08/2021
Lebanon 'Politicians hide behind their immunity' Lebanese activist says A year has passed since a massive port explosion rocked the Lebanese capital, leaving more than 200 civilians killed, over 6,500 injured and hundreds of thousands internally displaced. Not a single official report was issued to tell the people the truth of what happened during the blast. 04/08/2021
France France promises €100 million to Lebanon at international conference France will provide an additional €100 million to Lebanon as the country continues to struggle with a financial crisis one year after the Beirut port explosion. 04/08/2021
no comment Lebanon artist creates debris-based sculpture at site of Beirut blast Workers construct a 25-metre-tall steel sculpture dubbed "The Gesture" by Lebanese artist Nadim Karam made from debris from the August 4 blast at Beirut's port 28/07/2021
Lebanon Borrell: EU could sanction Lebanon over reform delays The EU's foreign policy chief has castigated Lebanese politicians for not yet having formed a new cabinet since the August 2020 Beirut Port explosion as the country teeters on the brink of financial collapse. 19/06/2021
People Meet the Beirutis reopening their businesses after the blast Three Beirutis describe rebuilding their hotels and cafes after the port explosion last August that ravaged Lebanon’s capital city. 14/06/2021
world news Five non-coronavirus stories that shaped the world in 2020 Even without the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 was a year of monumental stories that will shape the world in the years to come. 23/12/2020
no comment Beirut residents release lanterns to remember victims of Beirut blast Lebanese people released lanterns in Beirut's Gemmayzeh neighbourhood during the the lighting of a symbolic Christmas tree. 21/12/2020
Lebanon Lebanon's caretaker PM charged with negligence over Beirut blast The leading Lebanese prosecutor has filed charges against caretaker prime minister Hassan Diab, as well as three former ministers over the blast. 10/12/2020
Lebanon Could former prime minister Saad Hariri reverse Lebanon's fortunes? Two-time prime minister Saad Hariri was preparing to bid farewell to politics. His name is now in the frame to stop Lebanon from completely collapsing. 22/10/2020
world news Macron criticises Lebanese leaders' 'betrayal' after PM steps down French President Emmanuel Macron said he was "ashamed" of Lebanese leaders after they failed to reform the government. 27/09/2020
World Local NGOs rally to rebuild Beirut in wake of port explosion Lebanon’s political instability, failing economy, and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the Lebanese pound to lose 80% of its value, since August, according to the Associated Press. 25/09/2020
Lebanon Watch: Large fire in Beirut port weeks after huge explosion A large fire has broken out in the Lebanese capital Beirut - more than a month after a massive explosion destroyed part of the city. 10/09/2020
Lebanon Beirut blast: hope dwindles in search for survivor under rubble The search operation in the historic Mar Mikhail district has gripped Beirut one month after a deadly explosion ripped through the city. 05/09/2020
Lebanon Watch: Minute of silence observed in Beirut a month after blast One month has passed since one of the largest explosions in history ripped through Beirut's port claiming the lives of at least 190 people and injuring thousands 04/09/2020
Lebanon Why has France's Macron visited Lebanon twice since deadly blast? As French President Emmanuel Macron visits Lebanon for the second time, here's a look back at the history between the two countries. 01/09/2020
Lebanon Macron calls for reforms as Lebanon names new prime minister Mustapha Adib, Lebanon's ambassador to Germany, was designated Prime Minister. 31/08/2020
Romania Romania: 8,500 tonnes of Beirut blast chemical seized in police raids Romanian authorities launched a crackdown on the illegal and unsafe storage of the chemical after the devastating explosion in the Lebanese capital. 20/08/2020
no comment Funeral held for Lebanese firefighters killed in Beirut explosion The three men died while trying to put out a fire that broke out before the port exploded. 17/08/2020
France France resumes issuing visas to the Lebanese in act of ‘solidarity’ Visa applications had been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, but France is resuming them following the devastating explosion at the port of Beirut. 16/08/2020
