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Visitors gather at the treasury site in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Tourism in the Middle Eastern nation has been decimated by the Israel-Gaza war. Photo: Reuters

How the Israel-Gaza war is destroying Jordan’s tourism industry

Hotel occupancy in Jordan is down to an average of 10 per cent, one expert says, while flight bookings to the country have plummeted.

Israeli military kills 2 attackers crossing from Jordan’s Dead Sea area

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West Bank-Jordan border crossing shooting kills 3 Israeli security guards

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China’s Wang Yi calls for international community to unite behind Gaza ceasefire

Beijing stands firm with Arab nations, Wang says, adding that only resumption of talks will de-escalate ‘very dangerous’ situation.

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The assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was raised in separate conversations on Tuesday between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his counterparts in Jordan and Egypt. Photo: Reuters

Biden says ‘key elements’ of Gaza deal on table as he meets Jordan’s king

US President Joe Biden said he’s pushing for a six-week pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas to allow for the release of hostages.

US to block visas to those who misuse spyware to target dissidents, activists

Announcing the policy, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the misuse of commercial spyware ‘threatens privacy and freedoms of expression’.

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US hits Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for Jordan attack

Dozens of people are said to have died, with Damascus saying the US is fuelling the conflict in a ‘very dangerous way’ and Baghdad warning of potential ‘disastrous’ consequences for security and stability.

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The US Army Old Guard Carry Team conducts a transfer of the bodies of three US service members at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Friday. Photo: dpa

US warns of ‘multiple actions’ over deadly attack on its troops in Jordan

US President Joe Biden said he had decided on a response to a drone strike that killed three American troops in Jordan, while insisting he did not want a wider war in the Middle East.

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Attack drone that killed US troops in Jordan mistaken for US drone: report

US forces may have mistaken an enemy drone for an American one and let it pass unchallenged into a desert base where it killed three US troops and wounded dozens more.

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Blinken to travel to Israel, West Bank in Gaza diplomacy push

The US secretary of state will also visit Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for a week of diplomacy on Israel’s war in Gaza.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Photo: AFP

Israel finds major Hamas tunnel near Gaza border

Tunnel discovery raises new questions about how Israeli surveillance missed such conspicuous preparations by Hamas for the militants’ deadly October 7 assault.

Israeli soldiers the newly discovered Hamas tunnel, near the Erez border crossing in Gaza. Photo: AP

Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest in low-key funeral

Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, 86, died on Saturday. Foreign leaders and envoys paid their final respects, including the Saudi crown prince and the rulers of Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan.

Blinken rebuffs Arab states’ push for immediate Israel-Gaza ceasefire

In a rare public disagreement, Egypt and Jordan’s foreign ministers pushed for a cessation of hostilities during a news conference with the top US diplomat.

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Egypt, Jordan condemn ‘collective punishment’ in Gaza

The two nations rejected ‘collective punishment in siege, starvation, displacement’ of Palestinians, who are waiting for aid to be allowed in amid Israel’s air strikes.

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Children are among those killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza, as Tel Aviv retaliates for a deadly October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Photo: AFP

‘First’ Captagon lab found in Iraq, says country’s interior ministry

The laboratory was discovered in the southern province of Muthana, which borders Saudi Arabia – believed to be the largest market for the amphetaminelike stimulant.

Iraq’s Interior Ministry spokesman General Saad Maan inspects bags of Captagon pills, after a site for Captagon production was found in a province bordering Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Photo: Iraqi Interior Ministry / AFP

Inside Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif’s royal wedding extravaganza

Crown Prince Hussein and Rajwa Al Saif’s historic Arab royal wedding of the decade was a sight to behold – here’s everything you need to know about the glitzy, star-studded event

Jordan crown prince weds Saudi architect in lavish ceremony

The couple were married at the Zahran Palace, in front of high-profile guests such as US first lady Jill Biden and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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Meet Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Rajwa Al Saif, soon to be married!

Jordan’s royal couple Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Rajwa Al Saif are about to celebrate their wedding at the majestic Zahran Palace … so how much do you know about the pair?

Rajwa Al Saif, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein will soon become one family. Photo: @queenrania/Instagram

Inside Princess Iman of Jordan’s style evolution, from Dior to Chaumet

Princess Iman bint Abdullah recently got married in a breathtaking Dior gown and Chaumet tiara, but how has her style evolved in the lead-up to her big day?

BYD launches four EVs in Jordan, eyes further expansion in Middle East

BYD, the world’s largest electric-vehicle maker, has taken the first steps to tap the Middle East market by launching four models in Jordan and forming a partnership with a local dealer.

Jordan’s Princess Iman marries New York-based financier

Jordan’s King Abdullah and his wife Queen Rania’s eldest daughter Princess Iman married Jameel Thermiotis in a private ceremony attended by some Gulf royals and family friends.

Princess Iman and Jameel Thermiotis in Amman, Jordan for their wedding. Photo: Jordanian Royal Palace

Israelis, Palestinians pledge to curb violence at Jordan meeting

Palestinian and Israeli officials agreed during face-to-face talks to take steps to build mutual confidence following a rash of deadly violence.

A Palestinian protester waves a flag near Israeli security forces during a demonstration against Israeli outposts in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus. Photo: AFP

Jordan to host Israeli-Palestinian talks as violence spirals

The meeting to be held on Sunday in the Red Sea resort of Aqaba will also be attended by US and Egyptian representatives.

7 times Queen Rania of Jordan style twinned with celebrities

The royal icon often shows her fashion smarts by wearing the same looks worn by the likes of Hollywood royalty and other A-listers, from Jennifer Lopez to Melania Trump

Queen Rania has twinned with many celebrities over the years, including Melania Trump as well as her own future daughter-in-law, Rajwa Al Saif. Photos: @queenrania, @alhusseinjo/Instagram
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Jordan
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Jordan. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Amman
Head of State
King Abdullah II
Head of Government
Prime Minister Jafar Hassan
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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