The Latest Breaking News from Jordan

Symbolically and spiritually, the Jordan River in the Middle East is of mighty significance to many as where the Bible says Jesus got baptized

Israel struck an “Iranian position” near a Russian base in western Syria. Drones, believed to be Iranian, retaliated by attacking an area close to the al-Tanf US base in eastern Syria without any Russia objection. The developments, which took place hours from each other, are another example of the complex…

Eco-documentary contemplates the exploitation of the valuable Disi aquifer beneath the Wadi Rum valley, in one of the most water-poor countries in the world

Israel says ‘final details’ for project agreed during meeting last week between Jordan’s king and acting Israel PM.

The Israeli cabinet approved Sunday the establishment of a joint Israeli-Jordanian industrial and employment border zone. The “Jordan Gateway” will allow Israelis and Jordanians to “conveniently” cross between their countries to work on joint projects. It calls for rebuilding a joint industrial zone between their countries for workers, engineers, managers…

Before Sunday’s showpiece we look at the factors behind the team’s journey, including a tournament in Jordan six years ago

Declassified documents revealed new details on the planned murder of Palestinian civilians during the Kafr Qasem massacre, when an Israeli commander advised troops that “it was desirable for there to be a number of fatalities,” aiming to push the citizens to leave for the Jordanian side of the border. During…

Jordan’s King Abdullah II met with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid in Amman on Wednesday, days after meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. King Abdullah “stressed the need to find a political horizon to achieve a just, comprehensive and lasting peace” with the Palestinians, according to a statement from the…

Home to more than 80,000 Syrians who fled the war, Jordan’s Zaatari refugee camp marks 10 years since opening.