The American University of Beirut hosted a conference on reimagining Arab citizenship, exploring how governance, education and reform shape rights and belonging.
Freddie Mac data shows the average 30-year mortgage rate in the US dropped to 7.32% this week, the first decline since late August, easing pressure on homebuyers.
Trabzonspor secured a 2-0 win over Hearts in the Europa Conference League, with Mohamed Salah opening the scoring from the penalty spot.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with WHO representative Ahmad Zouiten to discuss Lebanon’s health sector, and separately received former Minister Boutros Harb.
The National Commission for Lebanese Women wrapped up its 2026 coordination committee meetings, focusing on boosting women’s participation in leadership and strengthening institutional capacity under the national plan for UN Resolution 1325.
The Lebanese University Sports Federation has kicked off its new season with competitions in five sports, as part of a program spanning 42 disciplines and preparations for international events.
Japan’s Nikkei index dropped 2.7% as chip stocks slid on fading AI spending confidence, while cybersecurity firms like Trend Micro bucked the trend.
Lionel Scaloni is reportedly close to extending his Argentina contract, with talks said to be progressing toward a deal that could keep him in charge through the 2030 World Cup.
President Joseph Aoun discussed Lebanese-Chinese relations with Ambassador Milad Raad and met Sami Gemayel, who affirmed Kataeb’s support for state sovereignty.
PM Nawaf Salam met Iraq’s ambassador to discuss bilateral ties and an upcoming visit by Iraq’s prime minister, and received a Baalbek-Hermel delegation to discuss the region’s needs.
Lebanon sees unsettled weather today with a chance of localized thundershowers in the mountains, before conditions stabilize tomorrow and temperatures gradually climb toward 30 degrees on Friday.
Japan has launched its Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft toward Phobos, aiming to collect samples from the Mars moon and return them to Earth by 2031.
