UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Monday (September 11) urged for an international investigation into the 2020 Beirut port blast that killed 178 people. The Beirut port blast on August 4, 2020 "ripped the city to shreds" exacerbating the socio-economic crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

'No accountability': UN rights chief calls for international probe in 2020 Beirut blast

Three years since catastrophic Beirut blast, Lebanon lives on with no justice delivered

The Beirut blast left 220 people dead, the survivors and relatives of those who died in the attack continue to struggle in search of the remains of their loved ones. The identities of many bodies were lost to the disaster. Watch the video to know more.

Three years since Beirut blast: Fire department honours killed firefighters with portrait | WION

Top prosecutor of Lebanon has charged the judge probing the 2020 Beirut port blast. The investigative judge Tarek Bitar has been charged for "rebelling against the judiciary", a judicial official was quoted as saying by the news agency AFP.

Lebanon charges 2020 Beirut port blast investigator, bans his overseas travel

Families of 2020 Beirut Blast victims continue to fight for justice amidst a crackdown from the authorities. Ghadi Francis tells you more on this week's The West Asia Post.

The West Asia Post | 2020 Beirut blast: Fight for justice continues

The display case at the Archaeological Museum of the American University of Beirut collapsed following the explosion at the Beirut port in 2020 and shattered into glass pieces. Now, after 3 months of work, 8 artifacts have been restored.

British museum restores 8 glass artifacts shattered in Beirut explosion in 2020

Eight ancient vessels that were damaged in the 2020 Beirut explosion will be displayed at the British Museum, taking visitors through the laborious restoration process.

London Museum to display ancient vessels damaged in Beirut explosion

Lebanon blast anniversary: Why has no top official been held to account?

Saudi crown prince MBS is on a whirlwind Gulf tour, adding to a flurry of diplomacy seeking to resolve long-simmering regional tensions. This comes as leaders in West Asia are on a diplomatic spree. They are ending regional rifts that have defined the region for over a decade. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this tour means for West Asia.

The West Asia Post | Saudi MBS on a gulf tour | Beirut blast probe resumes

The crisis-swept Lebanon has decided to bring back tourism and revive the country’s falling economy with a catchy, yet emotional new slogan. Roughly translating to "I love you in your madness", Lebanon's tourism ministry has vowed to make sure that tourists are brought back to the beautiful country so that they get to visit the picturesque location.

‘I love you in your madness’: Lebanon changes slogan to attract tourists

Armed clashes have broken out in Beirut during a protest, people were seen protesting against the lead judge who was investigating the last year's massive blast in the city's port. Beirut has turned into a warzone, army tanks have rolled into the city and deadly gunfire was exchanged.

Lebanon: Gunshots were fired at protestors near justice palace

At least Six people were killed and dozens were wounded in violence involving gunfire during a Beirut protest rally organised to demand dismissal of Beirut blast lead investigator.

Chaos at Beirut protest rally as gunfire erupts claiming lives

Armed clashes have broken out in Beirut during a protest, people were seen protesting against the lead judge who was investigating the last year's massive blast in the city's port.

Lebanon: Rallies held against lead judge probing Beirut blast

Lebanon: Deadly chaos erupts during Beirut blast probe

Lebanon’s richest man, Najib Mikati, was appointed the country’s Prime Minister, ending over a year-long political vacuum that began after the August 2020 Beirut port explosion.

Lebanon gets country’s richest man as PM amid economic turmoil

On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis brings you the story of the Beirut Blast survivors as they try to rebuild their lives.

The West Asia Post: Four survivors, Four stories, One blast

For the citizens of Lebanon, August 4 is a memory they want to erase. WION was India's only channel to report from here. A year later, Ghadi Francis returns back to where it all started. On The West Asia Post this week, we bring you the story of the Beirut Blast.

The West Asia Post: The Beirut Blast, a year on

The 4th of August changed the life of Lebanon forever. WION was India's only channel to report from here. A year later, Ghadi Francis returns to ground zero to find out what has changed.

The Beirut Blast, a year on:  A WION ground report

Lebanese police on Wednesday scuffled with angry protesters demanding accountability for last year's Beirut port explosion, a short distance from the main event marking the tragedy's first anniversary.

Lebanon police and protesters clash on blast anniversary

Dozens of people gathered in Beirut for a musical tribute to the city's port blast victims on Tuesday (August 3), the eve of the explosion's anniversary that killed over 200 people, injured thousands, and destroyed large swathes of the city.

Musical tribute held for Beirut blast victims ahead of anniversary

For Beirut blast survivor Shady Rizk, the time has stopped since August 4 last year when a huge stockpile of ammonium nitrate exploded in the Lebanese capital's port opposite his office. The gigantic explosion killed more than 200 people, injured thousands, and destroyed large parts of the city.

For Beirut blast survivor leaving Lebanon, everyday is August 4

It should have been the happiest of times, but Lebanese doctor Israa Seblani does not even have a photograph of her wedding on display as the memories are so painful. She was standing radiant in a white gown and headdress in a square in Beirut last August 4, the day she married businessman Ahmad Subeih when the scene was shattered by a deafening roar as a powerful shockwave nearly blew her off her feet.

No happy anniversary for bride caught up in Beirut blast

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down after failing to form the government for months. The country has been unable to come up with a new administration since the resignation of Hassan Diab's Cabinet on 10 August 2020, six days after the massive blast that hit Port of Beirut.

PM-designate Saad Hariri steps down amid Lebanon's currency carnage

Lebanon's prime minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down Thursday, saying he was unable to form a government, nine months after taking up the challenge. Hariri had been nominated for the post in October 2020, as a long-running political and economic crisis intensified following a devastating port blast in Beirut in August that killed more than 200 people and forced the previous government to resign.

Lebanon's PM designate Saad Hariri says will not form government

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