Lebanese activist who predicted he would be murdered by Hezbollah is shot dead in his car

Lokman Slim, 58, had increasingly worried about his fate A prominent Lebanese publisher and vocal critic of the Shiite militant Hezbollah group was found shot dead in his car on Thursday morning.   Lokman Slim, 58, was found slumped over the passenger seat of his car with multiple wounds from gunshots fired at close range.  He … Read more

Birthday fit for a billionaire! Lebanese woman celebrates her 40th with a £21.5MILLION party

A billionaire birthday girl celebrated her 40th with an lavish virtual party costing £21.5million.  The Lebanese woman, who has not been named, hosted a socially-distanced soiree for 10 of her close family and friends at her mansion in Mijas, Spain, which was connected via video conference to 20 mini parties held simultaneously around the world, … Read more

Crisis-torn Lebanese banks suffer High Court setback

First-round victory in High Court may open floodgates to billions of dollars’ worth of claims against Lebanon’s crisis-torn banking system By Dan Atkinson, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 12 September 2020 | Updated: 22:26 BST, 12 September 2020 A first-round victory in London’s High Court may open the floodgates to billions of dollars’ … Read more

Beirut explosion: Lebanese ministers face judicial investigation

A Lebanese prosecutor is to question several ministers and former ministers over last week’s deadly chemical blast at Beirut port, a judicial official said Wednesday. ‘The interrogations will begin with former public works minister Ghazi al-Aridi,’ the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. ‘If a shortcoming or negligence on the part of one of … Read more

Beirut Explosion: Lebanese Prime Minister resigns over blast

Lebanon’s prime minister and his cabinet are set to resign today in the wake of the devastating Beirut explosion which has killed at least 163 people.   PM Hassan Diab will address the nation tonight and his own health minister Hamad Hasan says Diab is expected to step down.   Several ministers have already walked out amid public … Read more

Lebanese protesters threaten more violence – as as shocking video shows moment of massive explosion

Furious protesters in Lebanon have threatened further violence after a night of street clashes in which they stormed several ministries. The city of Beirut was shaken by a deadly explosion on August 4 and though the exact circumstances that led to the blast are as yet unknown. Despite this, many in Lebanon blame the corruption and … Read more

Lebanese cash could flood to Britain as test court case looms

Lebanese cash could flood to Britain as test court case looms By Dan Atkinson For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:31 BST, 8 August 2020 | Updated: 22:31 BST, 8 August 2020 A court case in London could trigger a huge flow of money out of Lebanon and into the UK. Evidence has been filed … Read more

Lebanese authorities were repeatedly warned about danger of hazardous chemicals

The Lebanese President will launch an investigation into the causes of Tuesday’s ‘unacceptable’ explosion that has killed more than 100 people and vowed that those responsible will be punished. Michel Aoun said 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, used in fertilisers and bombs, had been stored for six years at the port without safety measures. An … Read more

Inside Beirut’s ground zero: Astonishing images reveal the scale of devastation in Lebanese capital

These astonishing images show the scale of the destruction in Beirut after an explosion tore through the port killing more than 100 people and leaving thousands injured in its wake. Rescuers worked throughout the night and into Wednesday morning scouring ground zero for survivors after the cataclysmic blast that has wrecked entire neighbourhoods in the … Read more

Beirut’s day of destruction: Explosion lays waste to Lebanese capital

Entire buildings were razed to rubble in Beirut yesterday after a chemical explosion punched through the city and wreaked devastation for miles.  The industrial port that provides Lebanon with crucial trade routes was virtually flattened by the blast, which is believed by officials to have been caused at a warehouse storing ammonium nitrate.   Sobering scenes … Read more