Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Monday, Aug. 16, 2026 Some key things to watch today:Updates following the Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon.Developments as the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding expires.11 a.m. Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh holds a press conference to announce the winning project representing Lebanon at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition.12 p.m. Health Ministry Director-General Wiam Abu Hamdan receives a shipment of medical aid donated by Turkey.6:30 p.m. Health Minister Rakan Nassreddine inaugurates the new psychiatric department at Al-Shifa Specialized Hospital. Israel says Hezbollah attacked and injured its troops; kills children in retaliation: Israel at dawn Saturday targeted an Ansar (Nabatieh) residential building housing two displaced families, killing seven...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Monday, Aug. 16, 2026 Some key things to watch today:Updates following the Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon.Developments as the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding expires.11 a.m. Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh holds a press conference to announce the winning project representing Lebanon at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition.12 p.m. Health Ministry Director-General Wiam Abu Hamdan receives a shipment of medical aid donated by Turkey.6:30 p.m. Health Minister Rakan Nassreddine inaugurates the new psychiatric department at Al-Shifa Specialized Hospital. Israel says Hezbollah attacked and injured its troops; kills children in retaliation: Israel at dawn Saturday targeted an Ansar (Nabatieh) residential building housing two displaced families, killing seven...
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