Pagers used by Hezbollah explode across Lebanon—killing 8 and injuring 2,700 as speculation swirls
The incident comes after a year of fighting between Israel and the paramilitary group.
On Sep 17, 2024 by Mikael Thalen
QAnon has an anti-Semitic theory behind the Beirut explosion
The family doesn’t own a single bank in Lebanon, let alone that one.
On Aug 5, 2020 by Claire Goforth
No, the explosion in Beirut was not ‘atomic’
Nuclear weapons experts tell the Daily Dot why the explosion was not ‘atomic.’
On Aug 4, 2020 by Mikael Thalen
Government officials are reportedly targeting protesters via WhatsApp
Protests in Lebanon exploded over a tax on the app’s use.
On Mar 9, 2020 by Samira Sadeque
Major protests in Lebanon triggered by plan to tax WhatsApp calls
The proposed tax has resulted in protests against corruption and economic woes.
On Oct 20, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Beirut-based artist throws Disney princess party for refugees
Life may be bleak, but one artist wanted to give these children a chance to dream.
On Mar 7, 2016 by Marisa Kabas
Child marriage is legal in Lebanon, and this video wants to stop it
An adult man and his child bride appear in provocative human rights video.
On Feb 18, 2016 by Catherine Scott
Campaign raises more than $120,000 for Syrian refugee who was selling pens to survive
#BuyPens connected strangers.
On Aug 29, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Beirut protester dance-bombs a live news broadcast
It’s never a bad idea to get down—even as the city burns.
On Aug 24, 2015 by Feliks Garcia
This dating app is the Middle East’s answer to Tinder
Matchmallows wants to help alleviate the pressure of online dating.
On Aug 13, 2015 by Marisa Kabas
Cat walks onstage during classical concert, to the delight of audience and performers
The pied orchestra of AUB have a new audience.
On Aug 10, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski
Lebanese celebrities come together to promote LGBT rights
Middle Eastern celebrities came together to celebrate gay rights in this inspiring video.
On May 13, 2015 by Curt Hopkins
A female Lebanese news anchor was told to shut up—here’s what she did instead
Rima Karaki is making a name for herself as a take-no-prisoners host.
On Mar 6, 2015 by Marisa Kabas
International tensions flare over Miss Israel’s selfie with Miss Lebanon
The conflict between the two nations even made its way to the Miss Universe pageant.
On Jan 18, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski
Distracting iPad causes evacuation at major airport
If you see something, swipe something.
On Sep 30, 2014 by Miles Klee
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