Iran open to 'real diplomacy' but ready for 'apocalyptic war' if US strikes again; further Israeli strikes on south Lebanon: Everything you need to know this Monday

Here is what happened over the weekend and what to expect today, Monday, Sept. 28.

by · L'Orient Today

Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 Some key things to watch today:9 a.m.: UNESCO Beirut hosts celebration of International Day for the Promotion of Information Literacy 2026 under the patronage of Information Minister Paul Morcos.9 a.m.: Labor Minister Mohamad Haidar to welcome a delegation from the lorry drivers’ unions.9:30 a.m.: The General Organisation for Railways and Public Transport to organize a handover ceremony for 20 buses donated by the Sultanate of Oman to Lebanon, under the patronage of Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny at Beirut's Mar Mikhael railway station.10.30 a.m.: Lebanon's Grand Mufti Abdellatif Derian to welcome the French Ambassador to Lebanon Patrick Durel followed by the Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon Alaa Moussa at Dar al-Fatwa.12 p.m.: The Information...

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