The humanitarian community aims at addressing the immediate lifesaving needs of 300,000 people in Lebanon for the next three months, and to help move towards recovery. Check out this video to find out how the UN and partners are responding to the Beirut blast. | United Nations OCHA

178K views · 618 reactions | An explosion shook Beirut, Lebanon today. It’s not clear what caused the blast. More than 60 people were killed and over 3,000 injured, according to a health minister: https://bit.ly/3a06bxQ | CBS 12 News | Facebook

BREAKING: At least one explosion has gone off in Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday. The extent of the damage or total casualties from the explosion are not yet known. This is a developing story. The cause of the blast is not confirmed, but state-run media reported a fire had broken out in a fireworks warehouse near the site of the explosion. (warning: distressing) | NowThis

Rescuers scour Beirut blast zone in search of survivors | Nation