Latest in Tag: Beirut Highlight
Latest in Tag: Beirut

UN, Italy ink deal to repair Beirut train station, blast-affected housing
  The agreement, which is estimated to be worth 2.3 million euros (2.37 million U.S. dollars), was signed between the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).

Whoever seeks to obstruct Beirut blast investigation is not innocent: Lebanese veteran diplomat Massoud Maalouf
Whoever seeks to obstruct Beirut blast investigation is not innocent: Lebanese veteran diplomat Massoud Maalouf

Opinion| Lebanese-British initiative to revive Beirut’s theatres
The proceeds of the theatrical work are intended to support theatres affected by the terrible explosion at the Beirut Port on 4 August last year. The work brings together a number of the most prominent Lebanese actors and British writers, and addresses the Lebanese reality in a dramatic and comedic manner.

Beirut port still has 52 containers of dangerous acids: director
Two huge explosions ripped through the Beirut Port on August 4, 2020, killing about 200, injuring at least 6,000 and leaving 300,000 homeless

Egyptian actress Sherihan auctions iconic dress at Sothebyâs to raise donations for Beirut
Actressâs dress is now considered one of most expensive in Middle East

Diesel tank explosion leaves 4 dead, dozens injured in Beirut
Fire took hold in an underground premise, reportedly a warehouse, where the fuel oil tank was also being stored

Huge fire breaks out at Beirut Port
Lebanese Army evacuates citizens, no injuries have been reportedÂ

Egypt sends 125 tonnes of glass to Beirut for explosion damage repair
Several aid shipments have, under Presidential directives, been sent to Lebanon as part of air bridge established shortly after the Beirut Port explosion

Schneider Electric supports Beirut reconstruction through âTomorrow Rising Fundâ
Company distributes 1,000 solar powered searchlights to families, says regional president

Egypt sends 2 further aircraft carrying aid to Beirut
Aircraft carry over 30 tonnes of relief aid, foodstuff, and medical supplies

Egyptâs top religious authorities send relief supplies to Beirut
Two aircraft carrying 27 tonnes of medical, relief, and food aid arrived in Lebanon as part of Egyptian air bridge

Egypt sends 2 further aircraft carrying aid to Beirut
New aid shipments include over 28 tonnes of food and medical supplies

Beirut explosion represents Lebanonâs collapse at sectarian system hands: Lebanese Academic
Eradication of militant bourgeoisie is necessary for building of new Lebanese state

Egypt sends medical teams to Beirut
Two aircraft carrying 14 tonnes of urgent medical, relief supplies to be also dispatchedÂ

Lebanonâs Parliamentary speaker urges for new government following Beirut port blast
Parliament approves State of Emergency declared by caretaker government

Shoukry meets Lebanon politicians, stresses Egypt support to Beirut reconstruction
Security officials warned last month of potentially explosive material at Beirut port, says Lebanonâs State Security Directorate

Lebanese government resigns as protests roar in Beirut
Beirut explosion case referred to Lebanonâs Supreme Judicial Council

Beirut explosion case referred to Lebanonâs Supreme Judicial Council
Four ministers resign following angry demonstrations across Lebanon, with media reports of possible full cabinet resignation

EU urges independent inquiry into cause of Beirut explosion
300 experts from the EU have been deployed on the ground in Beirut, providing help in search and rescue, chemical assessment and medical treatment.

Lebanon Prime Minister proposes early elections following Beirut explosion
Protestors storm Economy, Environment, Foreign Ministries, and several injuries reported

Death toll rises to 154 in Beirut explosions
20% of Beirut 5,000 injuries need hospitalization while serious cases have reached 120 as shattered glasses caused severe injuries that required surgeries

80,000 children displaced due to Beirut blasts: UNICEF
The death toll from Beirut explosions has reached 154, Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan announced on Friday

Egyptian aircraft arrives in Beirut to deliver lifesaving supplies
Al-Sisi offers condolences to his Lebanese President Michel Aoun over Beirut blast

World leaders offer Lebanon condolences, support after deadly explosion
Prime Minister Hassan Diab called on “friendly countries” to support a country already facing its worst economic turmoil in years, amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Those responsible for Beirut explosions to be held accountable: Lebanese President
Investigation into explosion is priority, its results should be rapid, says Lebanese Prime Minister

From Tianjin to Beirut, Ammonium Nitrate leaves behind trail of destruction
Tuesdayâs huge explosions in Beirut caused by 2,700 tonnes of chemical compound improperly stored near cityâs cargo portÂ

UN Security Council to hold urgent session on Beirut explosion
Session scheduled for Monday will discuss explosionsâ impacts on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, among other topics

Beirut explosion leaves 300,000 homeless people, up to $5bn losses
Blast was attributed to highly explosive materials stored in Beirut port warehouse

Two Egyptians killed, another missing in Beirut blast
Egyptâs Embassy in Beirut is working with Lebanese authorities in search for missing Egyptians

Huge blast rocks Beirut, army deployed to streets
âšAbout 73 people killed, and 3,700 others wounded in blast that rocked cityâs portâš