Aerial Footage Shows Beirut Port after Catastrophic Blast

The following aerial footage shows Beirut port after the catastrophic blast which destroyed it completely on Tuesday. The video shows the destroyed buildings and vehicles with the debris scattered throughout the scene. Two massive explosions rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, killing or wounding hundreds of people. The blasts ...

President Aoun, PM Diab Voice Determination to Hold Probe into Beirut Port Blasts

Lebanese President Michel Aoun and President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Hassan Diab stressed on Wednesday that a probe into the blasts at Beirut Port has been launched, and that all those responsible for the horrific disaster will be held accountable. At the beginning of an urgent cabinet session, President ...

US Defense Officials Contradict Trump, Say No Indication of ‘Attack’ in Beirut Port

Three US Defense Department officials tell CNN that as of Tuesday night there is no indication they have seen that the massive explosions that rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday was an attack, as President Trump indicated during a question and answer session with reporters at the White ...

Beirut Port Tragedy in Photos

World Pays Tribute to Lebanon, Offer Help after Beirut Devastating Blasts

World countries offered condolences to Lebanon as they voiced readiness to help Lebanon after the devastating blasts at Beirut Port on Tuesday. President Vladimir Putin said that “Russia shares the grief of the Lebanese people,” according to a Kremlin statement. “I ask you to convey words of sympathy and support ...

Lebanon in Mourning as Beirut Blasts Death Toll Hits 100

Lebanon is in mourning as the death toll of the huge blasts which took place in Beirut Port on Tuesday hit 100, with thousands others have been injured and many others are still missing. ” Until now over 4,000 people have been injured and over 100 have lost their lives. ...

Hezbollah Says Beirut Blasts ‘National Tragedy’, Sayyed Nasrallah Delays Speech

Hezbollah offered condolences on Tuesday over the “national tragedy” of Beirut Port blasts, as Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah delayed his speech which was scheduled on Wednesday night. In a statement released few hours after the blasts took place at Beirut Port, Hezbollah offered “deepest condolences over the national tragedy ...

Lebanese PM Diab: Those Responsible for Beirut Port Blasts Will Pay Price

Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab vowed that those responsible for the two huge blasts at Beirut Port on Tuesday will be held accountable. In a televised address to the nation on Tuesday night, Diab offered condolences to Lebanese citizens over the explosions at a “dangerous” warehouse in Beirut Port area. ...