Former Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss passed away today. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued a statement mourning al-Hoss: "With great sadness and sorrow, I offer my condolences to the Lebanese people for the passing of PM Salim al-Hoss, who passed away at the most difficult and delicate stage in which Lebanon needs his conscience, his national and Arab sense, his wisdom, his sobriety, and his good management of public affairs." Source: National Iraqi News Agency
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…