The media office of the Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, denied what is being circulated on some social media sites about the Prime Minister calling on the army and security forces to declare a state of maximum alert. The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement: "This news is incorrect and falls within the framework of rumors only." Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Temperatures to Ease Through Friday After Days of Intense Heat
Amman: Temperatures are forecast to decline gradually through the end of the week, returning to seasonal averages by Friday, while very hot conditions continue to affect the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, according to the Jordan Meteorologica…