Borrell of the EU Warns of an Imminent War in Lebanon
The situation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has escalated to a level that resembles outright warfare, according to the European Union's chief diplomat.
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Most Lethal Day in Lebanon Since the Conclusion of the Civil War, According to Officials
On Monday, Lebanon experienced its most catastrophic day since the conclusion of the vicious 15-year civil conflict, as stated by a Lebanese official who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to restrictions on media communication.
UN denounces Lebanon device blasts as violation of international law
The United Nations said the detonation of hand-held communication devices in Lebanon could constitute a war crime as Beirut's top diplomat accused Israel of orchestrating what he called a "terror" attack.
The blasts that killed at least 37 people and wounded nearly 3,000 on Tuesday and Wednesday targeted communication devices used by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.
Pagers and walkie-talkies exploded as their users were shopping in supermarkets, walking on streets and attending funerals, plunging the country into…
Lebanon Rattled by Fresh Explosions as Israel Signals Escalation in Conflict
The harrowing day began when Civil Defense teams rushed to aid a man injured by his exploding pager in Sidon, Lebanon, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. (AP Photo)
Just a day after Hezbollah-linked pagers detonated, a secondary onslaught hit Beirut and other areas in Lebanon on Wednesday. State media and Hezbollah officials reported that this new wave targeted walkie-talkies and solar gear. The Health Ministry confirmed the second wave's tragic toll—20 fatalities and more than 450 wounded.
These attacks, purportedly by Israel…
Japanese court sentences two Americans to prison
A Tokyo court on Monday sentenced US Army veteran Michael Taylor to two years in prison and his son to one year and eight months for helping former Nissan Motor Co Ltd chairman Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan, where he had been jailed. allegations of financial misconduct.
Michael Taylor and his son Peter pleaded guilty and…
Ethiopian servants are rebuilding themselves
In Addis Ababa, repatriation flights have adopted one another in current months from the Center East. The bulk are Ethiopian home employees from Lebanon, who're being pushed in another country by the coronavirus disaster. Victims of abuse and assault in Lebanon typically obtain particular consideration.
Gathered in a circle to…
Hussein Bakri, the “humanistic” architect of Akon City
Hussein Bakri is the Lebanese architect responsible for the design of the Akon City project in Senegal. We met him in the United Arab Emirates, where he lives. This “citizen of the world” told us about his architectural philosophy.
"I'm surprised by your request". These are the first words that Hussein Bakri used when we met…