Businesses in Jordan ramp up early Ramadan preparations amid economic uncertainty
With Ramadan approaching, businesses across Jordan have begun preparations as early as February, anticipating increased consumer demand for festive foods,...
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Trump Insists Egypt, Jordan will accept displaced Gazans despite their rejection
US President Donald Trump has again reassured that Egypt and Jordan would accept displaced Palestinians from Gaza, despite both nations...
Jordan condemns assault in capital as terrorist act
The Jordanian Minister of Government Communication and Official Spokesperson Mohammad Momani issued a firm condemnation on Sunday, describing the armed...
Jordan: One person killed as gunfire erupts near Israeli embassy in Amman
A pre-dawn shooting in a neighborhood in Amman, the capital city of Jordan, which houses the Israeli embassy, resulted in...
Jordan: ‘Reject Israel’s ban of UNRWA in Gaza,’ King Abdullah II urges int’l community
Jordan's King Abdullah II has urged the international community to reject Israel's attempts to ban UNRWA's activities, as he stressed...
Jordan issues stern warning over airspace violations amid rising regional tensions
The Jordanian Minister of Government Communications Mohammad Momani has spoken against recent incursions into the country’s airspace by "regional actors,"...
Unmanned drone crashes in Jordanian capital
An unidentified drone entered Jordanian airspace and crashed in a remote area of Souf, Jerash, approximately 45 kilometers north of...
Jordan: Anti-narcotics agency 43 suspects in connection to drug crimes
The Jordanian anti-narcotics agency has recorded new gains against drug trafficking after it arrested 43 wanted suspects in connection with...
Blinken dumps Jordan, heads to Saudi for Gaza peace deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for crucial talks on normalization with Israel,...
Spanish King Felipe VI arrives in Jordan for two-day official visit
King Felipe VI of Spain has arrived in Amman, Jordan, on Saturday, marking the beginning of his two-day official visit...
Jordan, OIC denounce Israeli assault on Tulkarm Refugee Camp in West Bank
Jordan's foreign ministry and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have strongly denounced Israel’s escalating military actions in the occupied...
Jordan: King Abdullah congratulates Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebbouneon re-election
His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan has congratulated the Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on his re-election during a phone call...
Marriage rates in Jordan plummet for second consecutive year
A worrying trend has emerged in Jordan, where marriage rates have declined for the second year in a row, according...
Jordan discusses deal renewal to import oil from Iraq
The Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Kharabsheh, revealed that Jordan is talking with Iraq about renewing an...
Jordan discusses deal renewal to import oil from Iraq
The Jordanian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Kharabsheh, revealed that Jordan is talking with Iraq about renewing an...
Jordan hosts emergency aid summit for war-torn Gaza
Jordan has planned to host a summit Tuesday on the urgent humanitarian response for Palestinians enduring more than eight months...
Iraq emerges as top importer of Jordanian goods, valued at $86 million in one month
The Jordanian Chamber of Commerce has disclosed on Monday that Iraq assumed the mantle of the largest importer of goods...
Qatar secures second consecutive AFC Asian Cup title with victory over Jordan
In a riveting showdown witnessed by a packed Lusail Stadium on Saturday, Qatar clinched their second successive AFC Asian Cup...
White House attributes Jordan base attack to Kataeb Hezbollah
The White House officially identified Kataeb Hezbollah, a faction within the Islamic Resistance in Iraq coalition, as the responsible entity...
Iraq calls for regional de-escalation following fatal drone attack on US troops in Jordan
The Iraqi government condemned the recent drone attack on Tower 22, a logistics base near the Jordan-Syria border, which resulted...
Iraq’s coach Casas issues stern warning for perfect performance against Jordan
Iraq's national football team, under the guidance of coach Jesus Casas, has faced a crucial Asian Cup last-16 clash against...
Iraq faces Jordan in Asian Cup last 16 in Qatar
As the Asian Cup enters the knockout rounds from Sunday, the tournament's intensity amplifies, featuring prominent clashes. South Korea, led...
Saudi Arabia, Jordan forge energy cooperation agreement
Saudi Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, and Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, convened...
Israeli military actions raise concerns of forced Palestinian exodus, UN, Jordan accuse
Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, voiced concerns that Israel's military offensive and evacuation orders...
Iraqi, Jordanian banking associations forge partnership to boost industry cooperation
In a significant development for the banking sectors of Iraq and Jordan, the Association of Iraqi Private Banks (AIB) and...
Iraq, Jordan successfully connect electrical grids
In a significant development for the energy landscape in the Middle East, Iraq has completed its electrical interconnection with Jordan....
Tragic crash claims lives of UAE resident members of Jordanian family returning from Umrah
A Jordanian family comprised of UAE residents faced a fatal accident on Monday along the Makkah-Riyadh Expressway in Saudi Arabia....
Funding shortfall forces UN to reduce aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan
The United Nations' World Food Program (WFP) has announced a reduction in cash assistance for nearly 120,000 Syrian refugees residing...
Jordan’s beekeepers thrive as honey demand skyrockets amidst COVID-19 challenges
Amidst the devastating blow dealt to Jordan's tourism industry by the Covid-19 pandemic, a silver lining emerges for the nation's...
Jordan Foreign Minister, Syrian President discuss refugee return, drug smuggling
Ayman Safadi, the Foreign Minister of Jordan, held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Monday. The meeting...
Jordan hosts meeting between top Israeli, Palestinian officials ahead of Ramadan
Jordan hosted a meeting between top Israeli and Palestinian officials on Sunday aiming to halt surging violence, an official...
Senior US officials make quiet stops in Iraq, Jordan
US President Joe Biden’s top White House adviser on the Middle East is in the region as part of...
UAE, Jordan FM say al-Aqsa Mosque developments ‘violation of international law’
United Arab Emirates Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman al Safadi...
Jordanian doctor dies after jumping off building
A young Jordanian doctor committed suicide after posting a cryptic message on social media, local media reported on Thursday....
Saudi Covid-19 patient evacuated from Jordan
A Saudi citizen infected with coronavirus has successfully been evacuated from Jordan. The evacuation on Tuesday June 1, 2021, followed...
Saudi Covid-19 patient evacuated from Jordan
A Saudi citizen infected with coronavirus has successfully been evacuated from Jordan. The evacuation on Tuesday June 1, 2021, followed...
NSA Jake Sulliva meets with Jordanian leaders to strengthen bilateral cooperation
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi...
Jordan, Egypt, Germany, France warn against annexation
Foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany have said they had discussed how to re-initiate 'a fruitful engagement' between...
Jordan slaps wristbands on arrivals to monitor coronavirus quarantine
Jordan has commenced putting electronic bracelets on travellers who recently arrived in the country, starting from Saturday 4 July, 2020....
Jordan reopens mosques, enforces social distancing during prayers
The Kingdom of Jordan has reopened the country's mosques for communal prayers. According to the official announcement made on Friday...
Minneapolis Killing: Lewis Hamilton, Michael Jordan, others speak out
As members of the sports world flood the internet paying respect for George Floyd, NBA great Michael Jordan and Formula...
Covid-19: UAE, Jordan partner, unify preventive measures in air freight system
Both the General Authority of Civil Aviation and the Civil Aviation Regulatory Authority in Jordan have established a strong partnership...
Amnesty International appeals to Jordan for medical care to Rukban camp’s refugees
Amnesty International has appealed to the Jordanian Government to provide medical care to the refugees camping at the Rukban camp...
Jordanians protest against Jordan-Israel gas deal
Thousands of Jordanians have taken to the streets of Amman in Jordan and other places such as Zarqa, Aqaba, Karak...
Jordan citizens turn down municipal election result, stage protest to register displeasure
JORDAN- On Thursday, 17th of August, protesting crowd took over several regions in Jordan protesting to the outcome of the just...
BREAKING: Moon sighted in Jordan, Indonesia, Saudi, and Others, Eid declared
On Sunday 25 June 2017, Muslims of Gulf region including some of Asian countries are celebrating the ‘Eid ul Fitr’ with...
FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees From Syria in Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq
Funding Opportunity Announcement Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration November 26, 2013 FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement...
UN migration chief breaks silence on Gaza evacuation, says “we wouldn’t be involved in any kind of forced movement”
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will not participate in any forced evacuation of Palestinians from Gaza, its director Amy...
Syria: President Al-Sharaa invited to Arab League summit on Gaza amid outcry over Trump plan
New Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has received an official invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to attend an extraordinary...
Malaysian, Egyptian leaders reject plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have jointly rejected any proposals to forcibly displace Palestinians...
Elon Musk retracts claim of $50 million condom shipment to Gaza
Billionaire Elon Musk has retracted his previous claim that the US was planning to send $50 million worth of condoms...
King Abdullah rejects Palestinian displacement in White House talks with trump
King Abdullah II of Jordan has firmly rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, emphasizing that the reconstruction of...
Trump threatens “hell break out” if Hamas fails to release hostages by Saturday
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum warning that if Hamas does not release all hostages held in...
“I would own it,”: Trump doubles down on Gaza takeover, proposes permanent Palestinian displacement
US President Donald Trump has reinforced his controversial proposal to block Palestinian return to Gaza, framing his plan as a...
Trump declares ‘commitment to buying and owning Gaza,’ sparking backlash
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his intent to take control of Gaza on Sunday, stating that while he remains “committed...
German Chancellor slams Trump Gaza proposal in heated debate, says “relocation of populations is unacceptable”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has tongue-lashed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Gaza’s population and redevelop the region, calling...
Egypt to host emergency Arab Summit on Palestine crisis
Egypt will convene an emergency summit of Arab nations on February 27 to address the “latest serious developments” concerning the...
Saudi Arabia rejects Netanyahu remarks on Palestinian displacement
Saudi Arabia has firmly dismissed comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the displacement of Palestinians, calling them...
Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House, Israeli PM office announces
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington next week for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. This will...
It’s “ethnic cleansing,”: Arab League, Egypt condemn proposed displacement of Palestinians
The Arab League issued a strong warning against “attempts to uproot the Palestinian people from their land” following U.S. President...