It has been nearly three weeks since an enormous explosion at Beirut’s port tore through the city. With Lebanon already suffering from food scarcity, economic collapse and the coronavirus pandemic, the blast turned a grim situation to...

It has been one week since an earth-shattering explosion ripped through Beirut, killing at least 220 and injuring thousands more. Since then, Lebanese have experienced sadness, rage and recrimination, with many blaming the blast on...

When Lebanon was rocked by a massive explosion at the port of Beirut, filmmaker Mounia Akl came face-to-face with chaos -- and the power of art to create some sense of order. In this poetic, moving talk, Akl shares the story of how she...

Paul Solman talks with author Robert Putnam about his new book "American Grace," which delves into the role of religion in the United States.

Don't waste precious time bickering over the name of this classic drinking game—that beer's not getting any colder, and your logic skills certainly aren't getting any sharper.

Lebanon was once known as the Paris of the Middle East, but is now in the grip of one of the worst economic collapses in modern history, according to the World Bank. The global body has blasted the country’s ruling class for...

Discover the stunning Jeita Grotto, Lebanon's hidden gem, and the Spéléo Club's ongoing exploration.

The Lebanese band Mashrou' Leila, has long been celebrated and condemned for being unabashedly queer and influencing discussions about queer representation in the Middle East. This video features members of the band and Tarek Ziedan, the...

Discover the stunning Jeita Grotto, Lebanon's hidden gem, and the Spéléo Club's ongoing exploration.

Mashrou’ Leila were one of the biggest bands in the Middle East, with a lead singer, Hamed, who is the most prominent openly gay rock star in the Arab world. Known globally, their gigs were regular sell-out successes until an event at...

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Lebanon.

Ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse is seen by the Lebanese government as the most likely source of the explosion that ripped through Beirut on August 4.

Sietske Noshie teaches at ACS (American Community School) Beirut, Lebanon. Originally from Holland, Sietske came to Beirut as a journalist. The plan was to stay for 3 months; some 27 years later she is still here.

On August 4th a major blast in Beirut destroyed a major part of the city, injured thousands and killed at least 200. This is obviously incredibly tragic, especially for an already struggling country like Lebanon. So in this video we...

On Tuesday news spread about a huge explosion in Beirut (Lebanon). At the time it was unclear where the blast came from and what impact it would have. Just over a day later we now want to run through what we currently believe happened,...

Hiba Ballout is Head of secondary cycle, Head of Science Department and a Biology Teacher at Saint Georges schools - Lebanon. Hiba is an Educator at Adyan Foundation for interfaith dialogue and coexistence. She is also an Advisor for...

Usually produced in small pallets, ammonium nitrate is capable of self-combustion in sufficiently high temperatures.

The video features an individual reflecting on their past teachers who had a significant impact on their life. They identify two key attributes that stood out - positivity and a sense of humor. The speaker recalls their second-grade...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Third Crusade

Countries aren't supposed to be able to go bankrupt - Lebanon has.' Following the devastating explosion in Beirut, the FT's David Gardner examines Lebanon's multiple crises.

Pope Leo urged political leaders in Lebanon on Sunday to make peace their highest priority in a forceful appeal in a country that remains a target of Israeli airstrikes on the second leg of his first overseas trip as Catholic leader....

Pope Leo begins a three-day visit against a backdrop of heightened tension with Israel.

A warm and somewhat wet welcome for Pope Leo as he begins his visit to Lebanon at a time of escalating tensions with Israel.

Israel has violated the United States-brokered Gaza ceasefire at least 497 times in 44 days, killing hundreds of Palestinians since the ceasefire came into effect on 10 October, according to the Gaza Government Media Office.