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“Schools with 10 pupils”... The Ministry of Education defends the merger decision

Al Jadeed: The ministry’s clarification came in a statement issued by the media office of the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Rima Karami, commenting on positions expressed by a number of MPs regarding the merger decision. The ministry noted that some schools covered by the decision remained open even though the number of pupils in some of them did not exceed…

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A call from Beirut Airport to all travelers… What did it say?

Al Jadeed: It explained that “arriving early allows travelers to complete check-in procedures, baggage drop-off and security screening smoothly, and helps reduce congestion and avoid any delays, particularly during peak hours.” It emphasized that “the various agencies and entities operating at the airport continue to coordinate to ensure the smooth flow of…

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Regarding the clinical exam… A statement from the Ministry of Education

Al Jadeed: Regarding the clinical exam… The following statement was issued by the Directorate General of Higher Education at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education: Further to the texts issued by regarding the conduct of a clinical/practical exam for the specialties of general medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy as part of the colloquium exams…

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To those using this road, take note: closures and diversions

Al Jadeed: To those using this road, take note: closures and diversions. The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces, Public Relations Division, issued the following: One of the contracting companies will carry out the following works: 1- Paving the second layer in the Cola area, starting at 7:00…

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Prepare for power outages… These areas are affected

Al Jadeed: Prepare for power outages… These areas are affected. Électricité du Liban said in a statement that “work will be carried out to rehabilitate the network of feeder No. 3 from the Boulos Arqash plant, requiring the power supply from this feeder to be cut starting Monday 24/8/2026 through 7/9/2026, daily from…

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Stray dog attack… and 3 critical cases!

Al Jadeed: Stray dog attack… and 3 critical cases! The National News Agency reported that “in Baalbek, stray dogs attacked five people, including children, in the town of Nahle. They were taken to Baalbek Government Hospital for treatment, and three of them are in critical condition.” This problem is worsening in the city of Baalbek and its region, and has received…

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Diplomatic sources to Al Jadeed: France is following the Rome track and is informed about the progress of the negotiations, while all that is required of the Lebanese state is not to leave the south without a UN presence at the end of the year

Al Jadeed: Diplomatic sources to Al Jadeed: France is following the Rome track and is informed about the progress of the negotiations, while all that is required of the Lebanese state is not to leave the south without a UN presence at the end…

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Hassan Mourad from Tripoli: Lebanon can only be governed through balance

Al Jadeed: Hassan Mourad from Tripoli: Lebanon can only be governed through balance. MP Hassan Mourad affirmed during the graduation ceremony of students of Al Sharq University in Tripoli that Tripoli is a city of potential that qualifies it to be an economic, academic and tourism capital on the eastern Mediterranean, and that its development and fair treatment are a national interest, calling for a state plan to activate its port…

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Get ready... Road closures and traffic diversions around Adlieh

Al Jadeed: The Directorate explained that the works will result in the road being closed to traffic and traffic being diverted, with those coming from the Adlieh roundabout being directed either toward the Sami Solh intersection or back toward Sassine Square. Traffic coming from Damascus Road toward the road leading to the Eye Hospital and the Directorate will also be diverted…

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After the fault was repaired… water returns to these areas

Al Jadeed: After the fault was repaired… water returns to these areas. Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Establishment announced in a statement that it had “completed repairs to the 1200 mm main water line, which supplies the Burj Abi Haidar reservoir, after it was damaged, causing the main Dbayeh pumping station to stop operating.” It explained that…

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5 victims after a vehicle overturned at the Sbilin–Wadi al-Zina junction

Al Jadeed: 5 victims after a vehicle overturned at the Sbilin–Wadi al-Zina junction. The following statement was issued by the Media and Public Relations Department of the Lebanese Civil Defense Directorate General: A horrific traffic accident at the Sbilin junction in the Wadi al-Zina area resulted in the deaths of five citizens after a pickup truck overturned.…

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For independent candidates… a decision by the Ministry of Education

Al Jadeed: For independent candidates… a decision by the Ministry of Education. The Media Office at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education issued the following statement: “In implementation of the decision issued today, 19/8/2026, by the State Council in appeal No. 27111/2026, which ordered the suspension of the implementation of the circular issued by the Director General of Education…

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“I didn’t say that”... Al-Sayyed denies what was attributed to her

Al Jadeed: She affirmed: “There was no conversation of this kind between me and him, and I did not express any similar position in front of him or anyone else. Our position has been clear since the beginning of the crisis: protecting and helping the displaced is the state’s duty, not material for political point-scoring. Attributing fabricated statements to me is unacceptable, and I call for an end to circulating…”

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Those returning to the South… No daring to undertake full restoration! (An-Nahar Secrets)

Al Jadeed: Those returning to the South… No daring to undertake full restoration! (An-Nahar Secrets) An-Nahar reported in its “Secrets” column that “people returning to their villages in the South and western Bekaa say they do not dare to carry out full restoration because no one has reassured them that the war is over; all they are doing is…

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Al-Hazzaa discusses the situation of Syrian students in Lebanon with the Syrian Minister of Education

Al Jadeed: Al-Hazzaa discusses the situation of Syrian students in Lebanon with the Syrian Minister of Education. As part of following up on the situation of Syrian students and strengthening avenues for scientific and academic cooperation between Syria and Lebanon, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Syrian Arab Republic, Professor Marwan al-Halabi,…

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Temperatures on the rise in Lebanon… Here’s what awaits us

Al Jadeed: The bulletin stated the following: Typical, humid summer weather is prevailing over Lebanon, with temperatures within seasonal averages until Wednesday, when they are expected to gradually rise again under the influence of relatively hot air masses originating from the Arabian Peninsula. Average temperatures for August: Tripoli between…

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A call from the Dhahr al-Baydar road… What is happening?

Al Jadeed: A call from the Dhahr al-Baydar road… What is happening? The National News Agency reported that traffic on the Dhahr al-Baydar road remains almost at a standstill. Citizens stranded in their cars appealed to the relevant authorities to intervene and organize…

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UNIFIL spokesperson Kandice Ardiel to Al Jadeed: Resolution 1701 has faced challenges because of the ongoing conflict, and everything it represents is extremely important for restoring security, even though we currently see that there is no full commitment to its principles

Al Jadeed: UNIFIL spokesperson Kandice Ardiel to Al Jadeed: Resolution 1701 has faced challenges because of the ongoing conflict, and everything it represents is extremely important for restoring security, even though we currently see that there is no full commitment…

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Rain and a low-pressure system?

Al Jadeed: Rain and a low-pressure system? The Estimates Department at the Meteorological Service of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation forecast that tomorrow’s weather would be moderate in temperature due to the influence of a weak, limited-effect low-pressure system centered southwest of Turkey, with some local fluctuations until Wednesday, when conditions would stabilize and return…

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