Lebanon Information Minister Quits
The Information Minister of Lebanon, Manal Abdel-Samad on Sunday stepped down in the first government resignation since a deadly port blast.
Beirut’s Wound Was Wound of Negligence
The massive explosion in Beirut port shocked the world. Some 2,750 metric tons of ammonium nitrate stored at a warehouse in a port which was the vital economic vein of Lebanon
Lebanon Diab to Call for Early Elections
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Hassan Diab said he would propose early parliamentary elections to help the Arab country out of its economic and political crises.
Beirut Port Explosion Death Toll Rises to 158: Health Ministry
The death toll from Tuesday's catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut has risen to 158, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Saturday.
At Least 135 Dead, More Than 5,000 Injured in Beirut Explosion
At least 135 people were killed and 5,000 injured in a massive explosion that shook Beirut on Tuesday, according to Lebanon's health minister.
Iran Leader Sympathizes with Lebanon due to Beirut explosion
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on August 5 sympathized with the people of Lebanon over the tragic explosion that rocked Beirut on Tuesday.
Over 200,000 Homeless After Beirut Explosion
More than 200,000 people in Beirut have been left homeless after the deadly explosion that ripped through a large part of Beirut on Tuesday.
Death Toll of Beirut Explosion Rises to 100
Lebanese authorities have said at least 100 people have been killed and more than 4,000 wounded in a massive explosion at the port in the capital, Beirut.
Iran Ready to Send Lebanon Medical Aid
President Hassan Rouhani voiced Iran’s readiness to dispatch medical aid to Lebanon following Tuesday’s fatal explosion in Beirut and treat the citizens injured in the incident.
Health Minister: Beirut Explosion Left Many Injured, Large Damages
Lebanon’s Health Minister Hamad Hasan said an explosion in central Beirut on Tuesday had caused a “very high number of injuries” and extensive damage.