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The UN has previously warned that a rupture or explosion would have catastrophic environmental and humanitarian consequences.
Last month's explosion generated huge amounts of debris while causing serious damage to the Lebanon's waste management infrastructure
The battle to save Beirut's unique architectural heritage
In the aftermath of Beirut's explosion, citizens are fighting to protect the city's historic buildings.
Arab leaders voice alarm at UN over Iran tensions
Arab leaders expressed their concerns in the virtual affair sessions of the General Assembly.
France urges international pressure on Lebanon to form government
France has urged the international community to put pressure on Lebanese politicians to break a political deadlock and form a new government.
Coronavirus cases in Lebanon’s largest prison soar past 350
Tests have revealed that over 350 prisoners in Lebanon’s Roumieh prison, which lawyers have called a ‘humanitarian time bomb’, are suffering from coronavirus and some prisoners have threatened a mutiny.
King Salman reiterates Saudi support for Palestinian two-state solution
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has said the kingdom supports
France urges Lebanon parties to form government 'without delay'
France urged Lebanon's political forces to agree on forming a government "without delay" after Beirut missed a French deadline to form a cabinet.
Turkey, Greece agree to talks on Mediterranean tensions
Talks between Turkey and Greece could soon kick off, reports confirmed on Tuesday, as the two countries attempt to navigate a dispute over ...
Lebanon mulls fifth lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise
Figures from the health ministry brought Lebanon's total tally since February to 29,987 Covid-19 cases, including 307 deaths.
Four dead in Lebanon 'Hezbollah arms depot explosion': reports
Four people died in an explosion in Lebanon's Nabatieh district, reported to have occurred at a Hezbollah arms depot.
Lebanon's president renews calls for return of Syrian refugees
In a UN address marking its 75th anniversary, Aoun said his country can no longer afford to host Syrian refugees.
After Lebanon blast, future lawsuits pile up
Victims of the deadly Beirut blast and their families are planning on sueing the state.
Lebanese president warns of ‘hell’ if government not formed
President Michel Aoun has said that Lebanon faces ‘hell’ if a new Lebanese government is not formed amid coronavirus, an unprecedented economic ...
Lebanon retrieves four bodies from deadly migrant sea crossing
Lebanon’s Civil Defence have retrieved the bodies of four people, including a child, who had desperately tried to flee the crisis-hit country a ...
Lebanon PM urges parties to help form overdue cabinet
Lebanon’s prime minister-designate Mustafa Adib has called on quarrelling political forces to help form an independent government and unlock billions of dollars in aid following the deadly Beirut blast
Lebanon: over 1000 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
Lebanon said it confirmed 1,006 new novel coronavirus cases and 11 deaths from the disease in 24 hours, in a new record for the crisis-hit ...
Lebanon hosts concert for Beirut blast victims
The event was held in the gardens of the Sursock Palace, whose windows, red-tiled roof, ceilings and furniture were ravaged in the blast.
Yemen calls for emergency UN Security Council session
Yemen has called for an emergency UN Security Council session to discuss the Houthi rebels' ongoing Marib offensive, where more than 3 million ...
Lebanon army surveys 85,000 building units post-Beirut blast
The army carried out a survey of tens of thousands of building units to assess the damage caused by the blast.
Turkey condemns Greek newspaper headline abusing Erdogan
Turkey condemned a headline in a Greek newspaper that insulted the president.
Lebanese teenager 'handcuffed, set on fire' in horrific killing
The killing of a 14-year-old believed to have been taken hostage, handcuffed and "soaked in a gallon of petrol" before being set alight, has ...
France says no evidence of Hezbollah explosives stores
France's foreign ministry has rebuffed Washington’s claim, saying there was “nothing tangible” to confirm that the Shia group had stored ...
Yemen sides meet in Geneva for prisoner swap talks
Yemen’s warring sides began peace consultations in Switzerland for prisoner swaps.
A senior US official has accused Hezbollah of stockpiling ammonia nitrate across Europe.
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