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South Korea Stalls in World Cup Qualification with Consecutive Draws

South Korea's hopes of securing a 2026 World Cup spot early were dashed after two consecutive 1-1 home draws against Oman and Jordan this month, leaving their qualification unresolved until June due to an inefficient offense and subpar field conditions.

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US Envoy Links Gaza Resolution to Regional Stability, Saudi Normalization

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff highlighted Jordan's effective handling of the Gaza situation's impact, expressed concern over Egypt's high unemployment (45%), and linked resolving the Gaza conflict to Saudi Arabia's normalization with Israel; separately, the US is sending a large delegation to S...

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Qatar to Supply Syria with Gas, Boosting Power Supply

Qatar will provide Syria with natural gas via Jordan, boosting its electricity supply by 400 megawatts daily, a move approved by the US and representing a significant shift in Qatar's policy toward Syria's new rulers.

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Jordan Evacuates Gazan Children Amid U.S. Displacement Plan

Jordan is evacuating dozens of injured Gazan children to Amman for medical treatment, part of a broader strategy to counter a U.S. plan to displace millions of Palestinians and to prevent unrest. The effort involves a $53 billion Arab initiative and quiet diplomacy with the U.S.

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Jordanian Nationals Rearrested After Quantico Base Trespassing Incident

Two Jordanian nationals, Hasan Hamdan and Mohammad Dabous, were arrested on May 3, 2024, for illegally entering Marine Corps Base Quantico in a box truck; despite initial charges being dropped and their release on bond, Hamdan was recently rearrested by ICE, raising concerns about potential security...

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Syria's Interim Leader to Visit Jordan, Boosting Bilateral Ties

Ahmed Al-Sherif, Syria's interim leader, will visit Jordan on Wednesday to meet King Abdullah II, aiming to strengthen relations and address issues like Syrian refugees and economic cooperation amid regional changes and upcoming Arab summits.

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Ramadan in Amman: Traffic Congestion and Social Customs

In Amman, Jordan, during Ramadan (February-March 2024), the city experiences significant traffic congestion around 6 PM as people rush home for Iftar; the high smoking rate poses a challenge for many; and the city's social norms differ from other Middle Eastern nations.

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Jordanian Prince Campaigns for IOC Presidency, Advocating for Calendar Changes and Inclusivity

Prince Feisal Al Hussein, brother of Jordan's King Abdullah II, is campaigning to become the next IOC president, advocating for calendar flexibility to allow more countries to host the Olympics and emphasizing inclusivity while respecting national sovereignty, facing six rivals including Sebastian C...

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Five Middle Eastern Nations Unite Against ISIS

On March 9th, 2025, top officials from Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria met in Amman to announce a joint operation and intelligence mechanism against ISIS, marking a significant step towards regional cooperation in combating terrorism.

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Indian Man Shot Dead in Israel Border Crossing After Falling Victim to Job Scam

Thomas Gabriel Perera, a 47-year-old Indian auto-rickshaw driver, was shot dead by Jordanian security forces on February 10th while illegally crossing into Israel after falling victim to a job scam that promised him a $4,000 monthly salary in Jordan; his brother-in-law was injured and imprisoned.

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Middle East Conflicts Devastate Jordan's Tourism, Petra Sees 97% Drop in Hotel Occupancy

Due to the ongoing Middle East conflicts, tourism in Jordan, especially at the Petra archeological site, has plummeted, with hotel occupancy at 2-3%, severely impacting local businesses and economies, prompting the implementation of measures to regulate future tourism.

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Jordan Warns of Regional War if Palestinians Displaced to its Territory

King Abdullah II of Jordan declared that any forced displacement of Palestinians to Jordan would constitute a regional war, while affirming Jordan's ongoing efforts to improve relations with Syria, following meetings with Jordanian lawmakers and regional leaders.

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