Caretaker Foreign Minister, Abdullah Bou Habib, on Tuesday met with UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, with whom he discussed the agency's challenges, particularly the financial difficulties affecting its role in supporting Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and the region. Bou Habib emphasized the critical importance of UNRWA's continued services, especially in education and healthcare, which he described as investments in a better future for the refugees. Bou Habibi also warned that without UNRWA, refugees could be pushed towards extremism and violence, rather than pursuing their aspirations for a dignified life. Source: National news agency - Lebanon
Jordan, Pakistan Chambers Establish Joint Business Council to Drive Trade, Investment
August 16, 2026
Amman: Jordanian and Pakistani business chambers have agreed to establish a joint business council as part of a broader push to expand bilateral trade, unlock investment opportunities and build direct partnerships between companies in the two countrie…