Source: Reuters
Security & Justice
Saudi Arabia Calls on Citizens to Leave Lebanon Immediately
Saudi Arabia's embassy in Lebanon on Saturday strongly advised Saudi citizens currently in the country to leave promptly amid fears that the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah would escalate into a full-scale war.
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Australia Issues Travel Advisory for Lebanon Amid Volatile Situation
Australia has “strongly advised” its citizens against traveling to Lebanon amid the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah on the country's southern border.
Friday, June 28, 2024
Articles
Lebanon Needs to Heed Warnings About Its Airport Safety Before It’s Too Late
Much like the rest of the country, Lebanon’s only international airport is an enigma. Its departure hall leaves a heaviness in my chest that I can’t shake off, while its arrival hall makes me feel as giddy as a child in a candy store.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Reform or Rely on Handouts: Lebanon’s Stark Choice
Lebanon is facing one of the worst financial crises in the world. It is important to understand the underlying reasons behind the crisis in order to adequately address the country’s financial meltdown and, ultimately, resolve it by tackling the root causes.
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Sports
LeBron James' Son Bronny Drafted by Dad's LA Lakers
Bronny James was picked in the second round of the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers where he could play alongside his legendary father LeBron.
Friday, June 28, 2024
FIFA Launches ‘Football Manager’ World Cup with $100,000 in Prize Money
FIFA will host its first-ever FIFA World Cup of Football Manager this year to crown the best virtual manager on the highly popular video game, world soccer’s governing body said on Thursday.
Friday, June 28, 2024
Saturday 8 August 2020 12:22:24
Wife of Dutch Ambassador Dies from Beirut Blast
The wife of the Dutch ambassador to Lebanon died Saturday after being seriously injured in the massive explosion that tore through Beirut's port Tuesday, the Dutch Foreign Ministry said.
Hedwig Waltmans-Molier, 55, was injured by the explosion as she stood next to her husband, Ambassador Jan Waltmans, in the living room of their house in Beirut, the ministry said.
Tuesday's blast caused extensive damage to the Dutch Embassy, injuring four other people connected to it.
