The talks come a day after Trump said he could "conceivably" halt billions of dollars in US aid to both Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to take in Palestinians that he says should be moved out from their homeland. The meeting also comes as the Gaza ceasefire appears increasingly...
Recognizing Palestine state not a taboo for France, says Macron
"The recognition of a Palestinian state is not a taboo for France," he said at a joint press conference in Paris with Jordan's King Abdullah II. Macron also repeated a warning against Israel attacking the city of Rafah, the southernmost point in the besieged and bombarded Palestinian territory of Gaza.
Jordan okays cybercrime bill despite rights groups warning
The bill must also be approved by the senate before being ratified by King Abdullah II and published in the official gazette.
Royal fever sweeps Jordan ahead of crown prince Hussein’s wedding
On the big day for the Hashemite kingdom, a key Western ally, the royal red motorcade, reserved for special occasions, will cross the capital Amman to celebrate the bride and groom who are both 28 years old. On Monday, famous musicians from across the Arab world flocked to the Jordanian...Jordan and Iraq to deepen political, economic ties
Amman, Jordan— Jordan and Iraq have renewed their commitment to deepen political and economic ties between the two neighboring countries. In this connection, King Abdullah has held talks with Iraq Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al Sudani. The talks, held at Basman Palace, covered the deep-rooted ties between the two countries,...
Al-Daghmi: Jordan is strong under its ‘wise Hashemite leadership’
Al-Daghmi said Hashemite leadership had built Jordan hand in hand with his sons to be a model in the Arab region.
Jordan’s Hamzah, accused in aborted coup plot, gives up title of prince
"I had the great honour of serving my beloved country and dear people in this capacity throughout the years of my life," he wrote.
Jordan prince apologizes to king for 2021 palace crisis
Hamzah, whom the king sidelined as heir to the throne in 2004, accused Jordan’s rulers of corruption and ineptitude in a video message posted by the BBC.
Jordan king meets Israeli defence minister to discuss regional security
Israel's government said talks "focused on security and policy topics", during which Gantz thanked the king for playing a "critical role in maintaining regional peace and stability". Gantz also "expressed his commitment to further developing security, economic and civilian exchanges", but the Israeli statement made no mention of the Palestinian...
Jordan discusses economic recovery with World Bank
Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday received World Bank Group President David Malpass at the Basman Palace.
Jordan says Pandora Papers claims ‘distorted’, security threat
Jordan has said the act of revealing the addresses of the properties, spread all across the world, owned by the king — something that some media outlets have done — “is a flagrant security breach and a threat to His Majesty’s and his family’s safety.”Verdict day in Jordan ‘coup plot’ trial
Former royal court chief have been charged with conspiring with Prince Hamzah to have him replace his half-brother, King Abdullah II The verdict will be announced by the State Security Court -- a military tribunal that also includes civilian judges A Jordanian court is to rule Monday in the trial...
