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Macron to host Abdullah II, Aoun to discuss support for Lebanese army

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Jordan

US says it struck Iranian forces linked to Jordan attack

Iran says the latest US strikes killed at least 50 people and wounded 517. Washington said the attacks were retaliation for a strike on a US base in Jordan that killed two US service members, left one missing and injured four others.

Gaza

Nine-year-old boy among four killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

Eighty-one sick and injured children accompanied by their families were evacuated from Gaza to receive medical treatment in Jordan. They travelled via the King Hussein Bridge to various government and private hospitals in the capital Amman.

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Jordan: Prince Harry and Meghan visit Gaza evacuees in WHO mental health mission

Jordan welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan, on Wednesday as they met patients evacuated from Gaza during a humanitarian visit focused on health and recovery.

Europe News

EU Plans investment conference in Jordan in April

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Amman as the EU attempts to use economic diplomacy to foster prosperity in stable areas of the Middle East.

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Europe News

EU to deepen ties with Jordan to support post-conflict Syria

The European Union is looking to deepen its ties with Jordan, Syria and the Middle East as it takes a tougher stance on asylum requests and returns.

West Bank

Israel to close West Bank-Jordan border crossing, officials say

The Allenby Crossing is the sole entry and exit point for Palestinians from the West Bank travelling abroad by land.

Sweden

Sweden charges man over 2015 killing of Jordanian pilot burned alive

Osama Krayem, 32, has been charged with war crimes and terrorism over his alleged role in a 2015 execution by the so-called Islamic State group in Syria.

Jordan

Bodies of Belgian mother and son found in Jordan after weekend floods

Sunday's flooding in southern Jordan also led to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the Petra archaeological site, the country's main tourist attraction.

Jordan

Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood, accusing it of destabilising country

Jordan is a close Western ally that has long been seen as a bastion of stability in the often volatile Middle East.

Gaza

Emmanuel Macron urges renewed flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza

The French President called the reopening of aid crossings into the Strip 'absolutely essential' and a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

The Road To Green

No rain, no gain? Countries join forces to tackle water scarcity

In partnership with The European Commission

With half of the world's population already facing water scarcity, countries are joining forces to tackle the global crisis. We visited Jordan and Cyprus, two countries facing water challenges, where various solutions are being implemented.

The Road To Green

The EU backs Jordan's major plans to tackle water scarcity

In partnership with The European Commission

The Road to Green takes you to Jordan, where the European Union, the European Investment Bank and development agencies are playing a crucial role in supporting one of the most water-deprived countries in the world towards water resilience.

Europe News

Trump's plans for Gaza 'clearly catastrophic', researchers say

The Israeli Defence Minister has ordered the army to prepare for the "voluntary departure" of the inhabitants of the Palestinian enclave.

USA

Trump floats plan to 'just clean out' Gaza by depopulating it

“I’d like Egypt to take people,” Trump said. “You’re talking about probably a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing and say, ‘You know, it’s over.’”

Travel News

UK Foreign Office lifts advice against travel to Israel

Travel advisories have been lifted after they were imposed 15 months ago in October 2023.

World News

Blinken says US has had 'direct contact' with Syria's HTS rebels

Speaking at a press conference in the Jordanian city Aqaba, Blinken said that America and its allies 'have an important stake in helping the Syrian people chart this new path.'