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Lebanon’s under-15 national team secured two wins and seven unanswered goals at the FIFA World Cup and Festival 2026 in Baku, setting up a key clash with Northern Ireland for first place.
Lebanon’s weather will be affected by a low-pressure system starting Tuesday, bringing lower temperatures and thundery rain that intensifies in the north, with possible hail and fog over the highlands.
Nejmeh Sporting Club announced the departure of coach Lassaad Dridi for family reasons, thanking him after he led the team to win the Lebanese Cup and qualify for the AFC Challenge Cup.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says developing public transport in Lebanon is key to economic recovery, easing household burdens and boosting job opportunities.
President Joseph Aoun affirmed the importance of monetary stability, banking reform and protecting depositors, while expressing Lebanon’s readiness to boost cooperation with the Hague Conference on Private International Law.
The American University of Beirut hosted a conference on reimagining Arab citizenship, exploring how governance, education and reform shape rights and belonging.
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.
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.
