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Three Israelis killed in shooting at West Bank-Jordan border crossing

A gunman crossing from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians on Sunday at the Allenby Bridge border between the West Bank and Jordan, Israeli officials said, in what appeared to be an attack linked to the 11-month-old war in Gaza. The assailant was killed in a shootout with Israeli security forces.

France 24

Three Israeli civilians killed in attack at West Bank-Jordan border

Jordan has responded by closing its side of the border and launching an investigation into the incident

Evening Standard

Chinese juggernaut overpowers India in FIBA U-18 Asia Cup quarters, suffer 43-89 loss to miss 2025 World Cup berth

NAGPUR: A day after they ended their eight-year playoff drought, Indian cagers failed to find the rhythm and suffered a crushing 46-point (43-89) loss against China in the quarterfinal of the U-18 Asia Cup basketball tournament at Jordan on Saturday.

The Times of India

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India stun Lebanon 64-62 to end 8-year drought and reclaim Asia's top 8 spot, face China in quarters

NAGPUR: It took eight long years for Indian cagers to end the play-off drought, and the boys in blue did it in style when they upset U-18 Asia Cup favourites Lebanon 64-62 to confirm their last eight berth at the Prince Hamza Hall in Jordan on Friday.

The Times of India

India rally to outplay Kuwait 62-51 for first win in U-18 Asia Cup basketball

NAGPUR: Indian cagers rallied superbly to register a thumping 62-51 victory over Kuwait and record their first win in the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup after suffering two loses at Jordan on Wednesday.

The Times of India

World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Teams, groups, format, schedule, favourites

When do the AFC qualifiers take place for the World Cup? How many countries are playing? Al Jazeera answers.

Al Jazeera

Bionic-suit charity campaigner Claire Lomas dies after accident in Jordan

She completed 2012 London Marathon in 17 days and raised nearly £1m after being paralysed in a riding fall

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Jordan: Petra's tourism authority cracks down on Bedouin cave dwellers

One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan welcomes several hundred thousand tourists each year. It dates back to 300 BC and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. For centuries, Bedouins have inhabited its caves, but many have recently been…

France 24

Lynda Kom stars with brace in Odisha FC’s winning start in AFC Women’s Champions League

Far away from their base in Bhubaneswar, Odisha FC Women took a confident step towards the first-ever AFC Women’s Champions League in the Jordanian industrial town of Zarqa.

The Times of India

Jordan Warns Of Potential Wider Mideast War After Israel-Lebanon Clashes

Jordan warns of potential escalation in Israel-Lebanon conflict and calls for adherence to UN Resolution 1701 to prevent broader conflict in the Middle East.

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Iran's Growing Influence Poses Threat To Jordan's Security

Iran's focus on Jordan as a 'terror front' raises concerns about destabilization in the region.

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Israel Accuses Iran And Hamas Of Smuggling Weapons Into Jordan

Israeli Foreign Minister raises concerns about Iran and Hamas destabilizing Jordan and the West Bank. Tensions escalate following the assassination of Hama...

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Airlines cancel flights to Israel, Jordan and Lebanon as Middle East tension mounts

The Foreign Office is warning against travel to Israel and Lebanon

The Independent UK

Jordan in last-ditch effort to prevent Iran retaliating for Haniyeh killing

Foreign minister’s rare visit to Tehran appears likely to fail given Iranian insistence on making a decisive response

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The Independent UK

Jordan's top diplomat to make rare visit to Iran as regional tensions soar

Jordan’s foreign minister is traveling to Iran on what would be the first official visit by a senior official of the close U.S. ally in two decades

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US Secretary Of State Discusses Ceasefire Efforts With Regional Officials

US Secretary of State Blinken engages with Qatar and Jordan on ceasefire talks following Hamas leader Haniyeh's death.

Al Jazeera

Jordan’s Umm al-Jimal village added to UNESCO heritage list

The earliest structures at the site date back to the first century AD, when it formed part of the Nabataean Kingdom.

The Guardian - UK

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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Remains of hundreds of 7,000-year-old 'standing stone circles' discovered in Saudi Arabia

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have now excavated eight ancient stone circles that likely served as homes to people more than 7,000 years ago.

The Conversation

Record Israeli land grab fuels already soaring tension in the West Bank

Israel has reportedly approved its largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades, according to a report released on July 3 by Israeli anti-settlement watchdog, Peace Now. The seizure involves more than 12 sq km of land in a key corridor bordering Jordan.

The Independent UK

13 travel ideas for an unforgettable getaway

Create lasting memories with these amazing holidays and discover the perfect products to capture them best

The Guardian - UK

‘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 Independent UK

Palestine plans to play World Cup home qualifiers in the West Bank after record success

The country already has support from a number of its opponents

The Conversation

Climate crisis sees rise in illegal water markets in the Middle East

In Jordan’s cities, green tanker trucks supplying water are a common sight. The average Jordanian only receives one and a half days of access to piped water per week. When taps run dry, citizens and business owners pick up the phone to order a water delivery to fill their rooftop…

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