Just more than a month ago, Beirut was struck by a catastrophe. The blasts at Beirut port were a body blow to Lebanon already cursed by violence. Many blamed Hezbollah for the blasts that were caused by huge stock of Ammonium Nitrate, a highly flammable chemical.

Hezbollah has stashed Ammonium Nitrate across Europe, says US

A massive fire broke out at Beirut port engulfing a warehouse, a month after the massive blast in which over 180 people were killed and several hundred were injured.

Beirut fire could be due to sabotage, ignorance or negligence: President Aoun

The Middle East's 21 billionaires have amassed $63 million every day since March, a combined bounty double the amount needed to repair the damage caused by the Beirut port blast, Oxfam said Thursday.

Middle East billionaires earned double cost of Beirut repairs in weeks: Report

Barely weeks after the massive explosion in a warehouse, Lebanon began its two-week lockdown with the number of coronavirus cases increasing in the country. Watch: The coronavirus cases in the country has climbed to over 10,950 along with 113 deaths even as the health ministry said Lebanon could record 5,000 new in the next two weeks.

Just weeks after explosion, Lebanon in lockdown as virus cases surge

The massive blast that hit Lebanon's capital on August 4 damaged much of the city and sparked violent protests against the authorities.

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The deadly Beirut explosion that killed 177 people, wounded thousands more and devastated swaths of the city, left many maimed, mostly because of flying shards of glass and debris.

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Lebanese President Michel Aoun dismissed as "impossible" the chance that a vast explosion in Beirut's port this month was caused by a blast from a deposit of Hezbollah arms, but said that all possibilities would be investigated.

Lebanese president says 'impossible' that Hezbollah behind Beirut blast

France has stepped up its probe into the massive Beirut port blast last week by handing it to investigating magistrates, prosecution sources said Friday, as it was confirmed two French citizens were among the 171 people killed.

Two French nationals confirmed dead in Beirut blast as France steps up probe

India has sent relief to Lebanon in the aftermath of Beirut explosions that killed more than 150 people and rendered several homeless. In a special Indian Air Force's C17 aircraft India sent 58 mt of emergency humanitarian aid, including crucial medical and food supplies on Friday.

Beirut blast: India sends 58 MT relief to Lebanon

The death toll from Beirut's massive August 4 explosion has climbed to 171, a health ministry spokesman said. The new figure, up from 160, came exactly one week since the mega-blast ravaged swathes of the Lebanese capital, wounding more than 6,000 and temporarily displacing 300,000 people from their homes.

Beirut: Death toll rises to 171 as Lebanon marks one week since deadly blast

Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab, 61, today announced the resignation of his government after four cabinet ministers quit amid street protests in the aftermath of the Beirut blasts.

Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab's government resigns over Beirut blasts

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Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab will announce his government's resignation after four cabinet minister's resigned amid protests over the Beirut blasts, newswire AFP reported.

Beirut blasts: Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab to announce government's resignation

More than 160 people were killed in the blast, around 6,000 were injured and thousands of residential buildings and offices were damaged.

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The president of the European Council, Charles Michel, heads to Beirut on Saturday, a day ahead of a major donors conference to raise funds for the blast-damaged Lebanese capital "Shocked and saddened, we stand with all those affected and will provide help," Michel tweeted, announcing meetings with President Michel Aoun, parliamentary speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Hassan Diab.

European Council chief Charles Michel to visit Beirut on Saturday

After the Lebanon government gave investigators four days to probe the Beirut blasts, French President Macron who arrived in the country's capital on Thursday said that he will pitch "new political deal" to the Lebanon leadership.

Will pitch 'new political deal' to Lebanon leadership, says Macron in Beirut

Lebanon government today gave investigators four days to fix responsibility for the devastating blasts which rocked Beirut on Tuesday. Watch: "A decision was taken to create an investigative committee which in four days maximum must provide a detailed report on responsibility - how, who, what, where?

Lebanon government gives committee four days to investigate Beirut blasts, Macron arrives in Beirut