But what do we know about where and how it happened? Around 6pm local time on Tuesday 4 August, many people in Beirut turned their gaze to the port area of the city after a fire broke out There ...

Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is a city steeped in history, culture, and resilience. Known as the “Paris of the Middle East ...

Beirut ranked second on the list of the most expensive capital in the Arab region, according to Numbeo.com, a global statistics website. “Doha-Qatar ranked as the most expensive Arab capital ...

Beirut's governor said the blast has left nearly 300,000 people homeless. The capital's port area was reduced to rubble, with streets severely damaged and facades of buildings shattered.

Beirut has suffered endless catastrophes — its art galleries offer a glimmer of hope on facebook (opens in a new window) Beirut has suffered endless catastrophes — its art galleries offer a ...