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Jordan Welcomes UN Resolution Supporting the Two-State Solution
Jordan News
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September 13, 2025
Amman – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of a resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration” on implementing the two-state solution and establishing an independent Palestinian...
Caught in the Crossfire: Jordan’s Balancing Act in the Iran-Israel Conflict
The Cairo Review
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September 13, 2025
As the Middle East continues to deal with the aftershocks of the regional crisis sparked by Israel’s June 13 surprise attacks on Iran, leading to a 12-day war, Jordan finds itself navigating high-stakes challenges. The Hashemite Kingdom has had to...
Economists: Economic Modernization Vision Becomes a Program for Achievements and Major Project Implementation
Jordan News
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September 13, 2025
Amman – Experts in economic affairs affirmed that Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision has evolved from being merely a strategic document into a concrete, time-bound, and measurable program, paving the way for implementing major projects.اضافة...
Libyan Interior Ministry Delegation in Jordan to Activate Security Training Agreement
The Libya Update
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September 13, 2025
Amman –A delegation from the Ministry of Interior of the Libyan government (headed by Osama Hamad) is on an official working visit to Jordan to follow up on the implementation of a security and training memorandum of understanding previously...
Syria, Türkiye, Jordan discuss regional cooperation, joint transportation projects
Yeni Safak
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September 13, 2025
High-level officials from Syria, Türkiye and Jordan met in the Jordanian capital of Amman on Friday to enhance regional cooperation and discuss plans for developing joint transportation projects between the countries. The meeting discussed the...
From Amman to Doha: The Costs of Breaking the Rules
The Times of Israel
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September 12, 2025
In 1997, Benjamin Netanyahu overreached. Mossad agents tried to assassinate Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal in Amman by injecting him with poison. The plot failed, the operatives were caught, and Jordan’s King Hussein threatened to rip up the peace...
Jordan, India ink major phosphate supply deal
Zawya
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AMMAN — The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) signed a “strategic” agreement on Thursday with India’s Coromandel International Ltd to supply 500,000 tonnes of phosphate annually, starting April next year. The agreement was signed during a...
Jordan: Amman Stock Exchange breaks 3,000-point barrier for first time since 2008
Zawya
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AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) has surpassed the 3,000-point mark for the first time since 2008, capping a strong performance in 2025 that saw the general index climb by more than 500 points since the start of the year. The rally has been...
Jordan invited to join Saudi-backed int'l water organisation
Zawya
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AMMAN — Jordan on Thursday received a formal invitation from Saudi Arabia to join the newly launched international water organisation, whose founding charter was recently signed in Riyadh. The initiative seeks to establish a unified international...
Jordan instrumental in battling Iran's influence in Middle East, nominee for US envoy says
The National News
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James Holtsnider, President Donald Trump's nominee for US ambassador to Jordan, has said Amman is "instrumental" in battling Iranian influence in the Middle East. Mr Holtsnider told the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Thursday that...
Jordan and Qatar send food aid convoys to southern Syria
Enab Baladi
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September 11, 2025
Jordan and Qatar have dispatched food aid to Suwayda province (southern Syria), its western countryside, and displacement shelters in Daraa and Rural Damascus. The Jordanian news agency Petra reported on Thursday, September 11, that under royal...
King Abdullah II Meets Abbas to Discuss Latest Developments in Palestinian Territories
Jordan News
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September 10, 2025
His Majesty King Abdullah II, accompanied by Crown Prince Hussein, met today with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The meeting focused on the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the Israeli...
Jordan, Qatar send aid convoys to Syria
Xinhua News Agency
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AMMAN, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Jordan and Qatar on Thursday dispatched food aid convoys to Syria, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization said. The convoy of 14 trucks, coordinated with the Jordan Armed Forces, was accompanied by a Qatari convoy of...
Muhammadiyah launches Palestine Peacebuilding Lab in Jordan
Antara
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September 12, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Muhammadiyah has launched the Palestine Peacebuilding Lab program to strengthen the capacity of Palestinian youth through skills development, knowledge sharing, and collaborative peace initiatives. As part of the program, a...
Jordan: CBJ expands partnership with European Investment Bank to include green finance
Zawya
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AMMAN — The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced on Wednesday their partnership to launch the Greening Financial Systems Programme in Jordan. The programme will support CBJ in developing a "conducive"...
Jordan, Japan sign $7mln deal to support border security
Zawya
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AMMAN — The Jordanian and Japanese governments on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding worth some $7 million to support the fourth phase of the Border Security Enhancement Project, under Japan’s Economic and Social Development Programme....
Saudi Crown Prince Receives Call from King Abdullah II of Jordan
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Tuesday from King Abdullah II of Jordan. During the conversation, the leaders discussed the recent Israeli attack and the violation of Qatar’s...
Jordan: Number of containers arriving at ACT up by 19% in 8 months — JLA
Zawya
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AMMAN — The number of inbound containers handled at the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) increased by 19 per cent during the first eight months of 2025, compared with the same period in 2024, statistical data released by the Jordan Logistics...
Ilaiyaraaja offers Rs 8 crore worth of jewels for Mookambika Amman: From atheism to faith, the veteran composer's spiritual life mystery
The Times of India
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September 12, 2025
Ilaiyaraaja, hailed as the genius of the music world, has completed 50 years since he began his cinematic music journey. In this regard, the Tamil Nadu government will be celebrating the golden jubilee with a great ceremony and a musical event on...
Joramco Opens New Hangar In Amman, Names New CEO
Aviation Week Network
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Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, has officially opened its new Hangar 7 at Queen Alia International Airport. The facility was inaugurated on Sept. 8 by Jordan’s King Abdullah II. Covering 12,000...