US pressure compromises Beirut port blast investigation

After over a year of suspension, a sudden resumption of the investigation resulted in an unprecedented decision to release all suspects involved in the explosion

Investigation into Beirut Port blast resumes after over 14 months of suspension

The judicial investigator, who has resumed work after a hiatus of over a year, has charged Lebanon’s top prosecutor in connection with the blast

‘Politicians and media guilty of politicizing Beirut port blast’: Hassan Nasrallah

The leader of Hezbollah also blamed the lead judge in the port blast probe, Tarek Bitar, for blocking the investigation by refusing to step down

Lebanon observes second anniversary of Beirut Port blast with calls for justice

While officials continue calling for 'truth and justice' for the victims, the official investigation into the blast has been shelved for months with no one ever held responsible

Chilean police arrest man wanted by Interpol in connection to Beirut port blast

According to the arrest warrant, the man was allegedly responsible for bringing 'explosive elements' into Lebanon

Lebanese cabinet approves demolition of grain silos damaged in Beirut port blast

The families of the blast victims have stated that demolishing the silos before the completion of an investigation into the tragedy is an 'injustice'

Russian Space Agency to provide Lebanon with satellite images of Beirut Port blast

The Lebanese government also asked the US and France for satellite images but both nations dismissed Beirut's request

Judge Tarek Bitar forced to suspend Beirut Port blast investigation for third time

While earlier reports claimed Bitar was to be removed from his post, new information shows the blast probe has been suspended due to the latest lawsuit filed against the Judge for 'mishandling' the case

Head of Beirut Port explosion Victims Association calls for the removal of Judge Tarek Bitar

Officials have announced the arrest of 19 people in relation to the massacre perpetrated by extremists affiliated with the Lebanese Forces party

Ibrahim Sakr evades Beirut Port’s blast probe

Sakr is currently on the run from the Lebanese judiciary

Lebanese officials deny Iranian plane carried weapons to Beirut airport

Meraj airlines, sanctioned by the US, recently started flights to Beirut in November

Saudi official arrested at Beirut Airport carrying 18kg of illegal drugs

In 2015, a Saudi prince was arrested in Beirut with two tons of captagon pills on a private plane, using his diplomatic and royal immunity to bring illegal drugs into Lebanon

Russia provides Lebanon with satellite images of Port of Beirut blast

The images from 4 August, 2020 are expected to aid in the investigation into last year's blast which destroyed large swathes of the Lebanese capital

Members of far-right Lebanese Forces party arrested in connection with Beirut massacre: Report

Tense calm has fallen over Beirut's Tayouneh neighborhood after a deadly shooting that killed at least six people and left over 60 injured

Israel launches airstrikes into Lebanon on the anniversary of the Port of Beirut explosion

No casualties reported

Iranian FM in Beirut for talks with top officials, resistance leaders

During a joint press conference, Iran’s foreign minister called for political dialogue and a ‘swift’ presidential election, rejecting claims of Iranian interference in Lebanese affairs

Gebran Bassil calls for deportation of Syrian refugees

Gebran Bassil proposed an amendment to the law which regulates the entry and residency of Syrians in Lebanon

Lebanese central bank chief demands ‘guarantees’ he will not be arrested: Report

Prime Minister Mikati is reportedly making sure that the European judicial delegation does not bypass Lebanese law

European judiciary to investigate Lebanon’s central bank governor in Beirut

The US is not interested in joining the investigation, as long as the country remains compliant with the US sanctions regime against Hezbollah and Syria

Syria boosts grain imports from Russia-annexed Crimea

Ukraine claims that the grain headed for the war-torn country has been ‘stolen’ from Crimea by Russia

Neo-fascist Christian militia takes to the streets in Lebanese capital: Report

Lebanon's new right wing Christian militia boasts members that took part in last year's shooting of Hezbollah and Amal supporters in the Tayouneh neighborhood of Beirut

Qatar dangles aid in front of Lebanon in exchange for naming army chief as president: Report

Doha has joined Saudi Arabia, France, and the US in supporting General Joseph Aoun for president of the cash-strapped nation

US and Mikati ‘fooled’ Lebanon into thinking Iranian fuel deliveries would be permitted: Report

US officials recently said the only way to 'rid Lebanon of Hezbollah' is for the country to fall into complete collapse in order to be 'rebuilt from the ashes'

Israeli supreme court supports maritime agreement with Lebanon

Officials from Lebanon and Israel will visit the UN base in Naqoura on Thursday to sign the final US-mediated deal

Maritime border talks between Lebanon and Israel have ended: Report

Lebanon has reportedly agreed to surrender the proven Karish gas field in exchange for control of the prospect Qana field

Iran denies reports of ‘free fuel’ for Lebanon, says nations discussing aid package

Earlier this year, the leader of Hezbollah revealed that Iran had offered a 'gift of fuel' to help Lebanon overcome its many crises

Pump prices shoot up in Lebanon as central bank lifts subsidies for fuel imports

Iranian officials recently reiterated an offer to provide Lebanon with 'free fuel, construct new power stations, and rehabilitate existing power networks'

US mediator provides Lebanon with coordinates of new maritime border with Israel: Report

Hezbollah has given a mid-September deadline for Israel and Lebanon to reach an agreement that allows for Beirut to exploit its natural resources

Israel to postpone gas extraction from disputed field with Lebanon: Report

The delay comes just two weeks before a deadline established by Hezbollah for Lebanon to secure its maritime rights

Hamas delegation meets with Hezbollah chief in Beirut

The coordination between Hezbollah, Hamas, and the PIJ has increased since the recent confrontation in Gaza