Beirut blast: 5 years on, Bulgaria arrest marks breakthrough in renewed probe Bulgarian police have arrested the owner of a ship tied to the 2020 Beirut port blast as the resumed investigation progresses. Lebanon
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
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
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
Egypt takes action against 'dangerous' materials after Beirut explosion Egyptian authorities have begun measures to transfer dangerous materials stored at airports near populous areas to prevent a catastrophe similar to the devastating Beirut port explosion. Egypt
Yemen’s Red Sea 'time bomb’ is a Beirut-like disaster in waiting An abandoned oil tanker is a looming catastrophe off the coast of Yemen’s most vital port, threatening the livelihoods and health of vast numbers of people. Yemen
Can Erdogan reciprocate Macron’s Beirut stunt? Macron’s call for a “new order” in Lebanon conflicts with Erdogan’s regional ambitions, but the climate in Lebanon is no longer as welcoming to Turkey’s president as it was a decade ago. Lebanon
Lebanon registers record COVID-19 cases in blast aftermath With social distancing relaxed and hospitals under strain, Lebanon reported a record 309 new cases and seven deaths from the virus Tuesday. Lebanon
Lebanon’s security forces shot at unarmed Beirut protesters: Amnesty International More than 200 protesters were injured as security forces fired tear gas, rubber bullets and pellets, Amnesty International said. Originals
Netanyahu leverages international support against Hezbollah after Beirut blast Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called French President Emmanuel Macron to praise him for his leadership after the Beirut blast and to campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel
International donors pledge nearly $300M in Beirut relief The virtual conference on Sunday was co-hosted by France and the United Nations. Lebanon
Lebanese government resigns amid fallout from Beirut explosion Prime Minister Hassan Diab said he and his cabinet were stepping down in response to popular demands, saying "the system of corruption is bigger than the state." Lebanon
Lebanese government resigns amid ongoing protests in wake of Beirut blast Protests that started in mid-October have intensified significantly due to the Beirut port blast, with Prime Minister Hassan Diab announcing the government's resignation Monday evening. Lebanon
IMF calls for Lebanon reforms, explores ways to assist Beirut The International Monetary Fund, which began talks with Lebanon in May, called for critical economic reforms in the aftermath of the Beirut blast. Lebanon
Lebanese president says 'foreign interference' possible in Beirut blast As investigations into Tuesday's deadly explosion continue, conspiracy theories abound. Lebanon
