In Pics | One year of devastating Beirut explosion

A year after a monster explosion at Beirut's port, one in three families in Lebanon have children still showing signs of trauma, the UN said Tuesday. "One in three families has children still showing signs of psychological distress," said the UN agency for children, UNICEF, citing a July survey of 1,200 families.

Year after Lebanon blast, children still in distress: UN

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

At least three people were killed and several people wounded in an ambush on Shi'ite mourners in a town south of Beirut, a day after a revenge killing of a member of Lebanon's Hezbollah group. The three were shot in the town of Khaldeh, where sectarian tensions have long flared between the town's mixed Shi'ite and Sunni residents.

Three people killed, several wounded in ambush on Shi'ite mourners in Beirut

The newly appointed leader appealed for unity in the country to begin recovery from the ravaging impacts of the novel coronavirus and the economic and financial meltdown that has battered the country

Lebanon President names businessman Najib Mikati as new Prime Minister

An agreement signed Saturday in Baghdad will see Iraq provide one million tonnes of fuel oil to Lebanon in exchange for medical services. Energy shortages are a major issue in both countries, affecting hospitals.

Iraq, Lebanon sign deal to swap fuel oil for medical services

The resignation of Lebanon's Saad Hariri has taken the political process back to square one. This comes as the country remains mired in crisis. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis brings you this report from the heart of the conflict.

The West Asia Post | Lebanon's Hariri quits as crisis escalates

More than four million people, including one million refugees, are at an immediate risk of losing access to safe water in Lebanon. With the rapidly escalating economic crisis, shortages of funding, fuel and supplies such as chlorine and spare parts, UNICEF has estimated that most water pumping will gradually cease across the country in the next four to six weeks.

Lebanon's public water system on the verge of collapse, warns UNICEF

More than four million people, including one million refugees, are at immediate risk of losing access to safe water in Lebanon. UNICEF has estimated that most water pumping will gradually cease across the country in the next four to six weeks.

Lebanon faces water crisis, supply on verge of collapse

Lebanon's deepening economic crisis has piled pressure on hospitals, leaving them ill-equipped to face any new wave of the coronavirus, a top hospital director has warned.

Lebanon can't handle next COVID-19 wave: hospital chief

Lebanon has been struggling to survive in the ongoing economic crisis and a study has revealed that a typical family is now spending five times the minimum wage on food alone.

Lebanon families spending five times minimum wage on food alone: Study

Something is brewing in West Asia. With secret meetings and landmark deals, Israel is ringing in a new political era. From Jordan to Turkey - there has been a thaw in ties. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what this means for the region.

The West Asia Post: Change in ties or economic interests?

In a joint effort, a couple of charities have rescued two Syrian brown bears from a Lebanese zoo where they were kept in inhumane conditions. According to the UK-based Bear Conservation group, a relatively smaller subspecies of the endangered brown bear, this species is no longer found in the wild in Syria or Lebanon.

Two rescued bears make their way from Lebanon to the US

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

The pro-Western, Sunni Muslim politician promised to quickly agree a cabinet of technocrats, or non-partisan specialists, who would enact reforms.

Lebanon crisis deepens as PM Saad Hariri quits

Prime minister Hassan Diab had a grim warning for Lebanon. The country, he said, was just days away from a social explosion. The world bank has called the crisis one of the worst depressions of modern history. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis takes a look at the crisis from the heart of Lebanon.

The West Asia Post: Mired in crisis, Lebanon's PM calls for aid

Forcing most of the country into blackout, Lebanon's two main power plants were switched off on Friday, July 9. The shutdown has been attributed to the lack of fuel.

Lebanon faces power cut as two major plants shut down

Sorbonne-educated Chryssoula Fayad spent nearly two decades teaching history and geography at Lebanon's elite French schools, ultimately heading departments. Now she is a substitute teacher in Paris, part of an exodus from an education system on its knees.

School's out for good? Lebanese teachers flee as financial crisis builds

As Lebanon battles economic meltdown amid a raging political crisis, caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab said today that the country is days away from a "social explosion".

Lebanon few days away from social explosion: PM Diab

A judge investigating last year's devastating Beirut port blast said on Friday that he had summoned the outgoing premier and has taken steps towards indicting former ministers and security officials.

Beirut blast judge takes aim at top officials

With prices soaring in crisis-hit Lebanon, Sherine can no longer afford sanitary pads. So instead each month, she is forced to make her own using baby nappies or even rags.

Diapers and rags: Lebanon crisis plunges women into period poverty

Protests rocked Lebanon on Monday over deepening economic downturn that had led to a fuel crisis and power shortage. The protests came ahead of fuel price hike. The energy ministry has said that fuel rise may be declared on Tuesday morning.

Protests rock Lebanon ahead of fuel price hike

A team of French investigators began questioning former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn in Beirut on Monday over suspicion of financial misconduct. Ghosn was arrested in Japan in 2018.

French investigators probe former Nissan chief Ghosn in Beirut

The latest World Bank Lebanon Economic Monitor report, entitled “Lebanon Sinking: To the Top 3”, said such brutal economic collapses are usually the result of war.

Lebanon’s economic crisis among world's worst since 1850s

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