London | The Morrison government has pledged $2 million to the humanitarian and recovery effort in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, where the death toll from a massive explosion at the port has climbed to 137.

Foreign Minister Marise Payne said in a statement late on Wednesday that $1 million from the aid budget would be directed to each of the World Food Program and the Red Cross movement, "to help to ensure food, medical care and essential items are provided to those affected by this tragedy".

Reuters