5 years after Lebanon's port explosion: Can Beirut find accountability? Not one official has been held accountable five years after the deadly port blast that killed over 220 people and destroyed much of Beirut. Lebanon
Lebanon grills former security chiefs over Beirut port blast: What we know The probe into the explosion caused by thousands of tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate at the port has stalled for the past four years due to political interference in the judiciary. Lebanon
Analysis Eyeing reconstruction, port investment, UAE resets Lebanon ties A weakened Hezbollah and a new government in Beirut give room for the Emirates to play a big role, politically and economically, in Lebanon. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Al-Waleed bin Talal announces Four Seasons to reopen in Beirut, Lebanon The planned reopening of the hotel, which was damaged in the 2020 port explosion, follows Saudi-backed Gen. Joseph Aoun's becoming president of Lebanon. Lebanon
Analysis How close is Lebanon to being added to FATF grey list for money laundering? By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Dog sparks hope in Beirut of possible miracle survivor under rubble A dog alerted Chilean rescuers to a possible sign of life near downtown Beirut and the search has provided hope to people in the city one month after the deadly explosion. Lebanon
Lebanon’s army finds more ammonium nitrate near Beirut port A month after the blast that ripped through the Lebanese capital, the army has discovered an additional 4.35 tons of the same explosive chemical that caused the blast. Lebanon
Lebanese ask 'Should I stay or should I go' under pressures to rebuild The pressures to rebuild Lebanon, to endure harsh working and living conditions and the fear of another tragedy add an inconceivable burden to people trying to make it in industries fraught with their own challenges. Lebanon
Lebanon taps diplomat Mustapha Adib as next prime minister The country's ambassador to Germany has promised to immediately implement government reforms. Lebanon
Lebanon's central bank to take over banks that cannot boost capital The central bank is giving Lebanese banks until February to increase their capital by 20% or give their shares to the government amid fears that people's deposits are at risk. Lebanon
Lebanon returns to lockdown after post-explosion surge in virus The country has registered all-time highs in daily new COVID-19 cases following the massive Aug. 4 explosion. Lebanon
US official links long-term aid to reform in Lebanon Following his visit to Lebanon, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale told reporters that further economic assistance will be linked to IMF reform package. United States
Lebanese public health crisis includes trauma, mental health after explosion The Lebanese people, already reeling under tough economic, social and political conditions, face another public health crisis after the explosion on Aug. 4 in Beirut. Lebanon
Beirut’s club scene gets creative in wake of blast Lebanon's nightlife is key to its economy and spirit. Lebanon
Surge in coronavirus cases continues in Lebanon following explosion COVID-19 cases have increased dramatically following the blast in Beirut's port on Aug. 4, when hospitals filled and people took to the streets. Lebanon
Intel: FBI to join investigation into Beirut blast The FBI will lend its expertise to the investigators probing the explosion that killed at least 172 people in Beirut last week, US Undersecretary for Political Affairs David Hale said today in the Lebanese capital. Lebanon
Lebanon's parliament approves army's broad state of emergency powers Under the state of emergency, civilians can be tried in military court for "breach of security." Lebanon
