Latest in Tag: Lebanon Highlight
Latest in Tag: Lebanon
Facebook donates $1.6m to Lebanon hospitals, NGOs
In the statement, the social networking company said that the figure includes donations of $500,000 from a campaign by Facebook users, an amount that was matched by the company. The donation by Facebook comes in the wake of a huge explosion at the port in the country’s capital, Beirut, last Tuesday.
Shoukry meets Lebanon politicians, stresses Egypt support to Beirut reconstruction
Security officials warned last month of potentially explosive material at Beirut port, says Lebanon’s State Security Directorate
Egypt working to meet Lebanon priorities: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry arrived in Lebanon on, Tuesday, for visit of solidarity, met with the Lebanese President, inspected Egyptian Field Hospital
Beirut explosion case referred to Lebanon’s Supreme Judicial Council
Four ministers resign following angry demonstrations across Lebanon, with media reports of possible full cabinet resignation
Egypt continues sending relief supplies to Lebanon
The third aid batch compromises 14 tonnes of medical supplies, and foodstuff including flour to maintain bread production in the city and to compensate the damage occurred to the country’s strategic reserve of wheat, the Egyptian Embassy to Beirut revealed.
Al-Sisi urges Lebanese to enhance state institutions, distance country from conflicts
‘We must work together as Lebanon’s future is at stake’: Macron
Second Egyptian military aircraft with medical, relief supplies dispatched to Lebanon
A second Egyptian aircraft carrying urgent medical, relief supplies, and food aid was dispatched on Saturday to the Lebanese capital, Beirut, according to an Egyptian military statement.
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
‘Lebanon is not alone and solidarity is duty’: Macron
Speaking shortly after his arrival, Macron said that what happened in Lebanon is a very huge disaster and an urgent response to this is required.
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.
Egypt ready to use all capabilities to support Lebanon: Al-Sisi
Beirut explosions kill at least 100 people, with over 4,000 others injured
Huge blast rocks Beirut, army deployed to streets
About 73 people killed, and 3,700 others wounded in blast that rocked city’s port
Update: Huge explosion hits Lebanon’s capital Beirut, dozens dead, injured
The two huge explosions in Beirut left dozens dead and injured, al-Jadeed TV channel reported. A local hospital, however, said at least 500 were injured
Lebanon newly-appointed FM says to boost ties with all friendly countries
Charbel Wehbi noted that Lebanon is not besieged by the United States but the U.S. has imposed sanctions on specific parties in the country.
Lebanese president urges army to protect Lebanon sovereignty
Aoun said that Lebanon is facing “numerous enemies,” including COVID-19, corruption, and those who contributed to weakening the Lebanese pound
8 exceptional flights will repatriate 1,400 Egyptian stranded in Lebanon
Repatriation flights to operate in first week of June
Shoukry, Lebanese counterpart discuss regional developments
During the telephone discussions, Shoukry emphasised Egypt’s desire for stability in Lebanon, the ministry statement said. The ministers also discussed issues of mutual interest and bilateral relations between the two countries.
Lebanon has to accept IMF’s tough conditions in return for financial support: president
Lebanon has submitted an official request to the IMF for funds for restructuring its public debt and implementing necessary reforms in the country.
Arab League expresses concerns on deterioration of situation in Lebanon
At least 31 people injured, one killed during clashes between protesters and Lebanese army
No new COVID-19 cases in Lebanon, Turkey’s caseload surpasses Iran
The number of confirmed infections stands at 677, with 21 deaths. The country has imposed a total lockdown since mid-March, allowing citizens to leave their homes only to buy food or medicine
Eastern Mediterranean struggles to balance medical benefits against economics
Basic food items begin disappearing from Lebanon’s markets due to coronavirus
Lebanon isolates whole town, curfew in 31 Turkish provinces
Palestinian Territories say workers returning from Israel responsible for coronavirus cases
What is in store for Iraq, Lebanon, Algeria, and Sudan?
These protests continue through 2020, affecting Egypt’s foreign policy, either directly or indirectly. In this article, Daily News Egypt views those protests, in addition to the impact of US-Iran escalation on the uprisings in Iraq and Lebanon.
Lebanon forms new government, protests continue
UN chief will work with new PM to achieve reform agenda
Hundreds injured during anti-gov’t protests in Lebanon
President called on security forces to protect peaceful protesters and prevent riots
Israeli missiles targeting Syria launched from Lebanon: TV channel
People in the capital Damascus heard the sound of powerful explosions as a result of the firing of air defenses triggered by the missile attack.
Lebanon’s newly designate PM vows to form government within six weeks
Protesters block the streets condemning Diab’s designation
Egypt supports women, youth, seeks stability in Palestinian territories, Lebanon, Syria: President Al-Sisi during WYF
“Now we are waiting for January, either to reach an agreement or enter a fourth party in the negotiations,” the president said on GERD
Conflicts over nominating a new PM amid wave of accusations in Lebanon
New clashes break out between Lebanese army and Shi’ite supporters