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Does Meloni Smoke? Erdogan's 'Advise' To Italy PM Invokes Macron's Reaction
In a viral clip, Erdogan is seen smiling and telling Meloni, “You look great. I need to get her to quit smoking,” prompting laughter from French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo : AP A lighthearted exchange between Turkish President Recep Tayyip...

Jordan: Ready to Deliver Aid to Gaza Immediately Once Israel Removes Restrictions
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi affirmed Jordan’s readiness to resume the delivery of aid to Gaza as soon as Israel lifts the restrictions blocking it, stressing the importance of ensuring the...


Al-Sisi, world leaders meet in Sharm El-Sheikh to coordinate Gaza ceasefire implementation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Monday participated in a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit, bringing together Jordan’s King Abdullah II, the leaders of France and Turkey, Qatar’s Emir, Germany’s...
Jordan’s Industrial Cities Attract Major Investments Boosting Economic Growth
As Jordan’s industrial cities attract unprecedented investment flows in 2025, the kingdom faces a paradox: can a resource-poor nation transform into a manufacturing powerhouse while surrounded by regional instability? The Desert Kingdom’s...
Trading Broker Exness Opens First MENA Office in Jordan
International trading broker Exness has opened its first Middle East and North Africa office in Amman after securing a license from the Jordan Securities Commission, marking the company’s entry into a regional market that has recently tightened...

Jordan court hands down terrorism sentences of up to 15 years in Muslim Brotherhood-linked case
Jordan’s State Security Court on Wednesday sentenced nine men to prison terms ranging from three to 15 years after convicting them on terrorism-related charges in a case authorities said was linked to the Muslim Brotherhood. The court handed two...

Indonesia’s Prabowo Among World Leaders Attending Trump-Hosted Gaza Peace Summit – What About Malaysia?
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. While world leaders jet off to Egypt for United States President Donald Trump’s big Gaza peace summit, one notable absence stands out: Prime...
Amir meets several heads of state, government
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met Monday with a number of leaders of nations and heads of government and delegations participating in the Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit, at the International Convention Centre in Sharm El...

Jordan: ACC exports total $1.4bln in 9 months
AMMAN — The number of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) during the first nine months of 2025 rose by 5.8 per cent compared with the same period of 2024, according to ACC statistics. The data showed that the...

Jordan: Balance maintained between livestock exports, local supply — ministry
AMMAN — Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khraisat said that a balance is being maintained between livestock exports and local consumption, ensuring price stability in Jordan’s meat market. Speaking to Al Mamlaka TV, Khraisat said that around 900,000...

Jordan: Gov't secures $54.5mln from KfW to address water scarcity
AMMAN — The government on Wednesday signed a soft loan agreement worth 47 million euros with the German Development Bank (KfW) to enhance water supply and strengthen climate resilience across Jordan. The project will support sustainable water...

Jordan: Water minister, World Bank, AFD officials review progress of strategic water initiatives
AMMAN — Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Soud on Wednesday met with a World Bank delegation to discuss the progress of ongoing water projects in Jordan. The meeting, attended by the World Bank’s Regional Director for the Middle East, the...

Jordan’s State Security Court Sentences Members of ‘Chaos Cell’
Jordan’s State Security Court on Wednesday issued verdicts against several defendants accused of plotting to undermine national security and incite chaos within the kingdom. The cases were first revealed in mid-April involving a group of...

Jordan’s foreign reserves hit record $23.9bln — CBJ
AMMAN — Jordan’s foreign currency reserves have climbed to an all-time high, reaching $23.894 billion by the end of September, according to data released by the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ). The figures, cited on Wednesday by Al Mamlaka TV, also...

Jordan: Real estate market sees modest growthof 2% during first nine months of 2025 – official data
AMMAN — The real estate market saw a 2 per cent increase in trading volume during the first nine months of 2025, reaching JD5.1 billion, according to the latest monthly report issued by the Department of Land and Survey. The report showed a...

Gaza ceasefire document officially signed in Sharm el-Sheikh
The Gaza ceasefire document has officially been signed by U.S. President Donald Trump alongside Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi at the peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. Speaking after the signing, President Trump thanked the leaders in the...

Trump thanks PM Shehbaz and 'my favourite' Asim Munir for Gaza peace efforts
SHARM EL-SHEIKH (Dunya News) – United States President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared the stage at the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit on Monday, where world leaders gathered to celebrate a landmark ceasefire...

Amir meets with several heads of state, government participating in Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit
SHARM EL SHEIKH: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has met with a number of Their Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies, leaders of brotherly and friendly countries, heads of governments and delegations participating in the...
Jordan, Rwanda Forge Stronger Economic Ties with New Trade Agreement Talks
Ammon News - The Jordanian-Rwandan Joint Committee concluded its first session in Kigali, Rwanda, with discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, and economic development. The meetings were...