Lebanon

On Wednesday, the Lebanese army issued its first statement after declaring a two-week state of emergency in Beirut, following the violent explosion that rocked its port yesterday. The army leadership called on the citizens to evacuate…

On Wednesday, Lebanon’s cabinet declared a two-week state of emergency in Beirut following a massive explosion in the port that rocked the city on Tuesday, and handed control of security in the capital to the military. The cabinet…

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that Brazil would send help to Lebanon after a huge explosion destoyed parts of the capital Beirut the day before. “Brazil is going to do more than a gesture, something concrete, to…

The death toll from Tuesday’s massive explosion in Beirut has risen to 135, with some 5,000 wounded and tens still missing, Lebanon’s health minister said on Wednesday.

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Hassan Diab said that those responsible for an explosion at a “dangerous” warehouse in Beirut port area that rocked the capital would pay the price. “I promise you that this catastrophe will not pass without…

Iran is ready to help Lebanon in any way necessary, tweeted Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif after a deadly explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the great and resilient people of Lebanon. As…

France said it is ready to help Lebanon following a huge explosion near the center of Beirut that killed at least 10 people and injured hundreds. “France is always on the side of Lebanon and the Lebanese people. It is ready to offer…

A huge explosion was heard on Tuesday in the port area of Beirut, clouds of smoke were seen rising in the sky of the capital after the explosion, sources said that two explosions occurred in Ward 12 inside the port of Beirut, which is a…