Lebanon Building Collapse Exposes Deadly Infrastructure Neglect—15 Dead and Counting

In the bustling northern city of Tripoli, Lebanon, a devastating collapse of a six-story apartment building in the impoverished Bab Tabbaneh neighborhood has tragically claimed the lives of at least 15 individuals, with eight more injured. This catastrophic failure is emblematic not just of crumbling infrastructure but a government that has repeatedly failed to protect its citizens—a cautionary tale resonating far beyond Lebanon's borders. The National News Agency reported Monday on the rising death toll, while civil defense officials noted disturbing details such as at least one victim suffering a gunshot wound amid chaotic scenes where local residents fired shots...