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Royal wedding showpiece highlights Jordan's role as West's stable ally

The heir to Jordan's throne married on Thursday amid much fanfare in a glittering ceremony that the country's leaders, long backed by the West as a stabilising influence in a volatile region, hope will reinforce local and global alliances.

Reuters

Jordan's future king, Saudi bride to tie the knot in palace ceremony signaling continuity of rule

The future king of Jordan and an architect from Saudi Arabia linked to her country’s own monarchy are getting married in a palace celebration that introduces him to the world

The Independent UK

Who are the bride and groom in Jordan's royal wedding?

He’s heir to the throne in one of the oldest monarchies in the Middle East and a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad

The Independent UK

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Free concert, other celebrations in Jordan ahead of kingdom's first major royal wedding in years

A free concert, a henna party and other celebrations have taken place ahead of Jordan's first major royal wedding in years

The Independent UK

Jill Biden to promote women, youth on trip to Mideast, North Africa, Europe

Jill Biden will promote women and youth empowerment — and attend a Jordanian royal wedding — during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, North Africa and Europe

The Independent UK

From Penny Mordaunt to Katy Perry: All of the best (and worst) looks at the King’s coronation

Katy Perry, Emma Thompson and Jay Blades wowed fans with their coronation outfits

The Independent UK

Controversial guests at King Charles' Coronation - former PM, Chinese deputy, wealthy sultan

There will be 2,200 guests packed into Westminster Abbey on Saturday to see the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla - but it seems there are some surprising names on the guest list

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Jordan's King Calls from Tokyo for De-escalation in Palestinian Territories

Jordan's King Abdullah II reaffirmed on Monday during his visit to Tokyo the need for calm and de-escalation in the Palestinian territories, and for intensifying efforts to resolve the crises and challenges. The Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported that King Abdullah had met separately with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Abu Al-Ragheb: King Abdullah Warned Bush against Opening Gates of Hell in Iraq

Former Jordanian Prime Minister Ali Abu Al-Ragheb revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat, and for the first time, the behind-the-scenes dealings related to the build up of the US invasion of Iraq in March 2003. Jordan had repeatedly warned decision-makers in the West that chaos would reign in Iraq should the invasion…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ex-Jordanian official hospitalized after hunger strike

Representatives of a former top Jordanian official imprisoned in an alleged plot against the Western-allied monarchy say he was rushed to the hospital over the weekend after a three-week hunger strike

The Independent UK

Jordan King Tells McGurk of Urgent Need to Reduce Escalation

Jordan's King Abdullah II told US President Joe Biden's top Middle East advisor attending an Israeli-Palestinian meeting on Sunday that efforts should be intensified to bring "calm and reduce escalation" in Palestinian territories, state media reported. Brett McGurk attended the meeting in the Red Sea port of Aqaba hosted by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinians decry ‘lethal assault’ as Israel promises crackdown

Arab League meeting denouncing Israeli actions comes amid one of the deadliest periods of violence.

Al Jazeera

Biden stands by Jerusalem status quo in meeting with Jordan king

The US president praised Jordan for its ‘crucial role’ as the custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem.

Al Jazeera

Jordan's King Abdallah II in Washington to Discuss 'Regional Tensions'

Jordan's King Abdullah II kicked off his visit to the US on Tuesday and is set to hold talks with President Joe Biden on Thursday at the White House, according to the Jordanian embassy in Washington. The Jordanian monarch held a series of meetings with Democratic and Republican leaders in…

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King Abdullah Meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in Surprise Jordan Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a surprise trip to Jordan on Tuesday for talks with King Abdullah, who the royal court said underlined the need for Israel to respect the status quo of the Al-Aqsa mosque. Far-right Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, which…

The Independent UK

Netanyahu flies to Jordan for surprise meeting with king

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a surprise trip to Jordan to meet with King Abdullah II

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egyptian-Jordanian-Palestinian Summit Rejects ‘Israeli Unilateralism’

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted on Tuesday Jordanian King Abdullah II and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at a tripartite summit in Cairo to discuss the Palestinian issue. The summit was held in wake of recent developments in the occupied Palestinian territories and the regional and international situations related to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan FM Says Facing Threat of Drugs, Terrorism, Militias from Syria

Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi stressed that the focus should be on establishing security and stability in southern Syria and preventing the smuggling of drugs into Jordan. Safadi emphasized that Jordan is facing threats from drug trafficking, terrorism, and the presence of…

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Israeli Opposition Warns Of Potential New Round Of Violence

Yair Lapid warned on Monday against a proposed visit to the Temple Mount by Ben-Gvir, saying that it would lead to bloodshed.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan's King Asserts Importance of France's Support of Two-State Solution

The Jordanian monarch, King Abdullah II, stressed the importance of the supporting positions of France and the European Union for peace efforts based on the two-state solution. King Abdullah stressed that Jordan would continue to exert all efforts to safeguard Jerusalem's Islamic and Christian sites under Hashemite guardianship, reiterating the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, Jordan Agree to Deepen Cooperation in Various Fields

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II. According to presidential spokesman Bassam Rady, they agreed to deepen cooperation in different fields and coordinate on regional and international issues. They also exchanged views and insights on regional and international issues of common…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt’s Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah Discuss Regional Developments in Cairo

Egypt and Jordan agreed on Saturday to boost efforts towards reviving the peace process and reach a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan’s King Abdullah, Yemen’s Al-Alimi Discuss Regional Security

Jordan's King Abdullah II met the head of Yemen's presidential council, Rashad Al-Alimi, in Amman on Monday and discussed with him regional developments following Houthis escalating their terrorist attacks on Yemeni oil terminals. Yemeni sources stated that Al-Alimi arrived in Amman on an official visit, accompanied by two members of…

Al Jazeera

What issues did Middle East leaders raise in UNGA address?

Middle East leaders at UNGA express concerns about Ukraine war, Israel’s occupation of Palestine and Iran nuclear deal.

The Independent UK

Trump offered the West Bank to Jordan’s king, according to a new book

The Jordanian king said of the January 2018 offer from the former president that he ‘thought I was having a heart attack’

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