The deadly chemical explosion in Lebanon ‘s capital Beirut on Tuesday (Aug 4) provoked concern in Australia over vast stocks of the same near-populated chemical areas. Some community advocates are uneasy about storing the chemical in the vicinity of Australia’s populated areas , especially in the port city of Newcastle, north of Sydney. Commercial explosives manufacturer Orica regularly stores between …

A powerful blast in port warehouses near central Beirut storing 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate killed 78 people, injured nearly 4,000, and sent seismic shockwaves that shattered windows, smashed masonry, and shook the ground across the Lebanese capital on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, afternoon after 18:00 local time. The Indonesian Ambassador to Lebanon, Hajriyanto Thohari, said that he anticipated difficulties …

KUALA LUMPUR – All Malaysians in Lebanon are reported safe, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein confirmed today. According to Hishammuddin, the Malaysian Embassy in Beirut sent the initial report. The embassy also advised its citizens currently residing in Lebanon to stay indoors. Malaysia stands together in grief as our thoughts and prayers accompany the strong people of 🇱🇧 Lebanon. …