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...
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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...
Qatar, OIC commend UN resolution referring UNRWA ban to ICJ
Qatar has welcomed the adoption of a United Nations General Assembly resolution requesting the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to...
Top US diplomats visit Damascus for talks with Syrian opposition, meet interim leaders
For the first time in over a decade, top U.S. diplomats are in Damascus, Syria, to engage with representatives of...
UN chief applauds aid promises from new leadership in Syria
The United Nations’ top humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, met Syria’s new leadership to discuss urgent measures to scale up aid...
Syria: Abu Mohammed Al-Golani accuses Israel of false pretexts as reconstruction takes focus
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, popularly known as Abu Mohammed Al-Golani, has accused Israel of fabricating justifications for its...
International community reacts following Assad regime collapse
Nations across the world have urged for calm, unity, and reconstruction in Syria following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s...
Donald Trump names two Arab Americans to cabinet in historic nominations
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated two Arab Americans to prominent roles in his incoming administration: Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as U.S....
UN envoy urges ceasefires to prevent regional escalation in Middle East
Geir Pedersen, the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, has stressed the urgent need for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon...
Video: Mass exodus from eastern Gaza as Israeli escalating bombardment intensifies
In the eastern part of Gaza City, the Shuja'iyya neighborhood witnessed a mass exodus late Saturday night as hundreds of...
Record number of Lebanese refugees arrive in Iraq as war in Lebanon displaces more civilians, says UNHCR
The UN's refugee agency, UNHCR, has reported a staggering arrival of refugees from Lebanon into Iraq, with an average of...
Sultan of Oman issues 4 Royal decrees, appoints new judges of supreme court
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of the Sultanate of Oman has issued four royal decrees, including one establishing the National Records...
Muslim World League endorses international efforts to support Palestinian cause
The Muslim World League (MWL) has welcomed a statement from the Joint Ministerial Contact Group of the League of Arab...
Video: Palestinian Red Crescent volunteer breaks down in tears as family members killed in Gaza
A heart-disturbing video shared by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) highlights the reality of many aid workers in conflict...
Saudi Arabia: Anti-narcotics authorities seize 1.2m tablets of Captagon tablets worth $30m
Saudi authorities have made a massive bust, seizing 1.2 million Captagon tablets at the Halat Ammar border crossing. Customs officials...
Italian PM visits Lebanon, discloses moves to hold talks with Israeli counterpart
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has disclosed moves to hold discussions with the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu following the...
Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief delivers 4th plane load of humanitarian aid to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia's fourth aid plane landed at Beirut International Airport late Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief to displaced Lebanese people. The...