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Jordan elections: How will electoral reforms impact the September 10 polls?

The reforms are part of a decade-long democratisation process in which political parties will play a larger role.

Al Jazeera

Jordan holds parliamentary elections with spotlight on Gaza, economic woes

Jordanians head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the first parliamentary elections since reforms aimed at modernising the government were passed in 2022. Voters say they are concerned about unemployment amid a decline in tourism and are consumed by the war in Gaza, which the prime minister said…

France 24

Gaza conflict could fuel IS and al-Qaida revival, security experts warn

Officials and analysts warn of evidence of increased Islamic State and al-Qaida militant activity across Middle East

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‘I panic when my phone rings’: the plight of Palestinians in Jordan

In kingdom where half of people have Palestinian roots, rulers try to balance US ties with calls for action on Gaza war

The Guardian - UK

The ‘tricky balancing act’: Jordan’s dilemma on Israel and Gaza

As protests rage and tourism dwindles, kingdom must juggle its close ties to US with demands for end to conflict

The Guardian - UK

Jordan faces difficult balancing act amid row over role in downing Iranian drones

Amman and allies insist Jordanian actions were self-defence after public anger at home and across region

The Guardian - UK

Lufthansa Suspends Flights To Amman, Beirut, Erbil, Tel Aviv

Lufthansa suspends flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil, and Tel Aviv in the Middle East due to security reasons. Passengers advised to contact the airline for ...

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Unidentified Activity In Amman Skies Early Sunday Morning

Residents in Amman witness mysterious mid-air activity, sparking concern and confusion. Jordanian government yet to comment.

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Are Jordan’s government and pro-Palestinian protesters facing off?

A recent resurgence in pro-Palestinian protests near the Israeli embassy has been met with arrests, but continues.

Al Jazeera

Global Protests Erupt In Solidarity With Gaza

Global protests in major cities demand Gaza ceasefire and show solidarity with Palestinians. Demonstrations in London, Paris, New York, Tunis, and Amman ca...

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Jordanians Protest Near Israeli Embassy Over Gaza Incursion

Protests in Amman against Israel's actions in Gaza escalate, demanding embassy closure and peace treaty cancellation.

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Jordan: Meeting the Palestinians of Zarqa, three generations after the 'Nakba'

The Jordanian city of Zarqa has a strong Palestinian identity, with good reason. In 1948, with the creation of the State of Israel – what the Palestinians call the "Nakba" ("catastrophe") – some 750,000 people, or more than 80 percent of the Palestinian population, were forced to take exile in…

France 24

Palestinian refugees in Jordan fret over UNRWA’s fate, and their own

The agency provides refugees with services but, more importantly, with hope that they can return to their homeland.

Al Jazeera

Football fever grips Jordan before historic AFC Asian Cup 2023 final

An-Nashama’s Asian Cup success has enthralled Jordanians, many of whom are scrambling for last-minute flights to Qatar.

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Jordan make dreams come true to reach first Asian Cup final

Jordanians celebrated the night away from Doha to Amman as their team reached their first Asian Cup final.

The Independent UK

7 of the best holidays to explore Jordan

Here’s how to have the ultimate Jordanian experience, from floating the Dead Sea to perusing Petra’s ancient treasures

The Independent UK

Blinken meets Jordan's king and foreign minister on Mideast push to keep Gaza war from spreading

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Jordan’s king and foreign minister and visited a World Food Program warehouse in Amman as he pressed ahead with an urgent Middle East diplomatic mission to prevent Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza from spreading

International Business Times

Most Affordable Travel Destinations For Backpackers In 2024: Enjoy Without Breaking The Bank

If you want to go backpacking this year, check out our list of most affordable travel destinations for backpackers.

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The Conversation

How colonialist depictions of Palestinians feed western ideas of eastern 'barbarism'

Like so many other Palestinians, my friend Abeer Salah (not her real name) lives in exile. For Salah, home is Baqa’a refugee camp 20 kilometres north of Jordan’s capital of Amman. But she has family and friends trapped in Gaza. Since the horrific Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 and Israel’s…

France 24

Israeli raid on Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital: A military operation ‘beyond revenge’

Israeli soldiers stormed Gaza's largest hospital on Wednesday, targeting what they believe is a major Hamas command centre located beneath the hospital complex. But compelling evidence that Hamas fighters are carrying out operations from medical facilities in Gaza remains scarce, according to Lex Takkenberg, Senior Advisor on the Question of…

The Independent UK

Amman travel guide: Where to visit, stay and eat in the cultural heart of Jordan

CITY GUIDES: The ancient heritage, vibrant food culture and lively social scene make this city the perfect introduction for travellers to the Middle East, says SJ Armstrong

The Hindu

Antony Blinken, Lloyd Austin to visit New Delhi next week for ‘2+2’ dialogue

The meetings in New Delhi are also expected to cover China and the South Asian neighbourhood — where there have been a number of recent developments.

Radio France Internationale

Macron continues diplomatic drive in Jordan, Egypt as relief operations collapse in Gaza

French president Emmanuel Macron is due in Egypt, after holding talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman. This, as the United Nations says that it will stop releif work in Gaza by the end of the day due to lack of fuel.

France 24

‘Massive’ Israeli incursion into Gaza would be a ‘mistake’, says Macron

A "massive" Israeli ground incursion into the Gaza Strip would be "a mistake", French President Emmanuel Macron said in Cairo Wednesday, warning it would harm civilians without ensuring Israel's long-term security. Macron spoke following a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi where he stressed that humanitarian aid must enter…

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From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast

Approximately 300 people were arrested in the U.S. Capitol after American Jewish organizations protested in a House office building.

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