Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, welcomed, at the Grand Serail on Wednesday, French Ambassador to Lebanon, Herve Magro. "We discussed the (latest) developments and we expressed our concerns over the current situation that is heading towards escalation," said the diplomat following the meeting. "We are unfortunately in a situation that we have always cautioned against, and we have always called the concerned sides to avoid escalation," he added. "We will pursue our efforts; we have no reasons to discontinue our pacification efforts," he concluded. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
Temperatures to Ease Through Friday After Days of Intense Heat
August 11, 2026
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…