Jordan

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Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories to the west. The Jordan River, flowing into the Dead Sea, is located along the country's western border within the Jordan Rift Valley. Jordan has a small coastline along the Red Sea in its southwest, separated by the Gulf of Aqaba from Egypt. Amman is the country's capital and largest city, as well as the most populous city in the Levant.

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Blinken says US has had 'direct contact' with Syria's HTS rebels who toppled al-Assad 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.' Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey meet to discuss Syria's transition The Jordanian Foreign Ministry said the ministers would "discuss ways to support a comprehensive political process led by Syrians to achieve a transitional process." Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:04Published 1 week ago

Lebanon closes all land borders with Syria except the Beirut-Damascus route after Israeli strikes Lebanon closes most of its land borders with Syria after an Israeli airstrike, leaving only the Beirut-Damascus route open. Meanwhile, Jordan halts border traffic at Naseeb due to rising security.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published 2 weeks ago

EU to allocate over €200mln to Lebanese military as ceasefire talks continue The EU's Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell’s visit to Lebanon comes at the end of a Middle East tour related to the ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Before his visit to Beirut, Borrell visited.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on November 24, 2024

Israeli Embassy Attack in Jordan: Gunman Dead, 3 Police Officers Hurt Amid Chaos in Amman\| Watch A shooting incident near the Israeli embassy in Jordan's Amman resulted in one gunman's death and injuries to three police officers. The incident occurred in the Rabiah neighborhood, a known protest.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:04Published on November 24, 2024

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Three Israelis killed by gunman at West Bank border crossing Three Israelis have been shot dead at a border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, according to Israeli officials. Sky News - Published on September 8, 2024
Fourteen Jordanians die during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia At least 14 Jordanians have died and 17 are missing during the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, authorities have said. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2024

Three US troops killed and 25 injured in drone attack in Jordan Three American troops have been killed and 25 injured in a drone attack in Jordan. Sky News - Published on January 28, 2024
Terrorism is a 'malignancy', knows no borders: India tells UNGA as it abstains on resolution on Israel-Hamas conflict Terrorism is a "malignancy" and knows no borders, nationality or race and the world should not buy into any justification of terror acts, India has told the UNGA as it abstained on a resolution on the.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 28, 2023
Prince and Princess of Wales surprise guests at Jordan royal wedding The Prince and Princess of Wales have made a surprise visit to Jordan to attend the wedding of the country's Crown Prince and his Saudi Arabian bride. Sky News - Published on June 1, 2023

Toxic yellow chlorine explosion at Jordan port kills at least 10 and injures 250 A poisonous chlorine gas explosion at the port of Aqaba in Jordan is said to have killed at least 10 people and injured 250. Sky News - Published on June 27, 2022