Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon disturb Pope Leo’s peace message during his first visit to the country
Hezbollah calls on the pontiff to reject Israel’s unjust aggression on Lebanon, and blames the “international system” for its inaction to stop Israeli violations.
On third anniversary of Beirut port blast, activists call for justice for victims
Successive attempts to establish accountability for the blast, which killed over 230 people and caused losses of billions of dollars, have been stalled due to political differences
Controversy over Beirut blasts probe escalates
The investigation into the August 2020 blasts, which killed over 200 people and injured thousands, has become a point of contention after controversial judge Tarek Bitar said he was resuming proceedings. Lebanon’s Chief Prosecutor Ghassan Oweidat has filed charges against Bitar
Victims of Beirut port blast still await justice
It’s been two years since the blast in Beirut when highly flammable cargo which was in a warehouse for over six years exploded. Experts blame government negligence for the blast
Lebanese army to investigate soldier seen shooting at protesters in Beirut last week
On October 14, seven people, including a woman, were killed and dozens were wounded when gunmen attacked a protest in Beirut’s Tayouneh area. A video of an soldier shooting at protesters has gone viral on social media
No end in sight to crisis in Lebanon despite new government
While a new government was formed in Lebanon this month, the country has gained no respite from the ongoing economic crisis. The new prime minister is seen as part of the existing political system, viewed as corrupt and inefficient
Lebanon’s political and economic crisis hits health sector
Lebanese public health experts Aline Germani and Samer Jabbour discuss the impact of the political and economic crisis in the country, and the implications for the health sector. They also talk about the expectations from the new government
Thousands demand justice as Lebanon marks 1 year since Beirut Blast and other stories
We look at protests organized one year since the blasts in Beirut, Lebanon, teachers on a hunger strike in Ecuador & actions in the US
Lebanese PM-designate Najib Mikati wins parliamentary majority to form next government
If successful in forming a government, Mikati must address the debilitating economic crisis afflicting the country since 2019, which has led to mass poverty, unemployment, and shortages of food and essential items
In Lebanon, students take to the streets against fee hike
The American University of Beirut and the Lebanese American University have reportedly decided to reset their fee structure based on the new US dollar exchange rate of 3,900 Lebanese pounds to the dollar instead of the old rate of 1,500 Lebanese pounds






