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Military working dogs Lucy and Ace hone their skills in Jordan

The dogs became the most popular residents of the camp during Exercise Olive Grove.

The Independent UK

‘Elephant in the room’: Jordanian women and equal rights

Recognition of ‘Jordanian women’ in the constitution ignited a brawl in parliament and debate over their status.

Al Jazeera

Jordan Detects 160 Drug Smuggling Groups Operating behind its Border with Syria

Jordan’s army announced that 160 groups of traffickers are operating in southern Syrian, near the border with Jordan. It also confirmed that security channels for communication are up and running with the Syrian regime regarding the matter.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Jordan says crackdown on drug smugglers is bringing results

The Jordanian military says a crackdown on drug smugglers along the Syrian border is delivering results

The Independent UK

Jordan to Lift COVID Restrictions on International Visitors

Jordan on Thursday said it was easing coronavirus-related restrictions on foreign visitors. Jordan's Tourism Board said that as of March 1, visitors would no longer be required to take a PCR test before entering the country or take another PCR test upon arrival at airports and other entry points. Visitors…

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Israeli Energy Ministry Okays Gas Flow to Egypt through Jordan

More Israeli natural gas will flow to Egypt via a new route through Jordan by the end of February, Israel's Energy Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said the new route was approved because of growing demand in Egypt, which produces its own gas but still needs imports from Israel's…

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Human rights lawyers attempt to bring Syria war crimes cases to ICC

Attempt to target Iranian and Syrian officials includes evidence from civilians forced to flee to Jordan

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Jordan to Push Ahead with IMF-Backed Reforms

Jordan will accelerate the momentum of IMF-backed structural reforms in 2022 to help a nascent recovery gather pace in an economy hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic and regional turmoil.

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Tel Aviv Says Israeli Gas Will Reach Lebanon Through Egypt, Jordan

The Israeli Minister of Energy, Karine el-Harar, confirmed that "Israeli gas will reach Lebanon," an announcement denied earlier in Lebanon. Several official Lebanese sources denied this news in the past weeks, asserting that the gas supply agreement states that the gas is Egyptian and not Israeli. However, when asked about…

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Germany’s FM to Visit Israel, Ramallah to Bolster Peace Process

Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock hopes to revitalize the Middle East peace process that has laid mostly dormant since 2014. She will kick off on Thursday a three-day visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories, Jordan and Egypt. The agenda includes a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial that…

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Arab Artists Organize Touring Exhibition in 3 Continents

In a first-of-its-kind event, the Jordanian capital is hosting a touring exhibition organized by three Arab artists: Salman Al Malik (Qatar), Mohammed Jaloos (Jordan), and Qasim al-Saadi (Iraq – The Netherlands). The opening is scheduled for February 9.

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U.S. State Dept OKs possible missile sale to Jordan -Pentagon

The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Jordan of guided multiple launch rocket systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $70 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Wheat blessing: Jordan’s grassroot movement for food sovereignty

Farming initiative promotes food independence in Jordan by converting unused urban land into productive wheat fields.

Al Jazeera

US State Dept backs latest raft of Saudi, UAE, Jordan arms sales

The possible deals include F-16 fighter jets for Jordan and upgrades to UAE and Saudi Arabia’s air defence systems.

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King Abdullah II: Saudi Arabia’s Security is an Integral Part of Jordan, Region's Safety

Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the security of Saudi Arabia was an integral part of that of Jordan and the region, reiterating his condemnation of the Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. He also emphasized the consolidated brotherly ties that unite his country with Saudi Arabia and his keenness to enhance…

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Aboul Gheit: Date of Upcoming Arab Summit Not Determined Yet

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said Algeria requested further consultations to determine the date of the upcoming Arab Summit. He affirmed that Arab foreign ministers will meet on March 9 to discuss Algeria’s proposed date. Aboul Gheit’s remarks were made during an interview with state-owned al-Mamlaka television that was…

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Newcastle fans await Chris Wood update after New Zealand camp confirm Covid-19 outbreak

Newcastle United striker Chris Wood scored in New Zealand's friendly defeat to Jordan on Friday

Al Jazeera

Jordan: Critics denounce reforms ‘enlarging king’s authority’

A recent spate of constitutional amendments will give even more power to Jordan’s King Abdullah II.

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Jordan’s military kills 27 suspected drug smugglers in border shootout

BEIRUT — Jordanian troops killed 27 suspected armed drug smugglers and wounded a number of others attempting to enter the country from Syria, the Jordanian military said Thursday — the deadliest encounter so far in a rising wave of confrontations on Jordan’s northern border.

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Jordanian Army: 27 Killed in Shootout with Syria Smugglers

The Jordanian military said Thursday that troops have killed 27 suspected smugglers attempting to enter the country from neighboring Syria. The report on the army's website said that it had thwarted several suspected attempts to smuggle drugs into Jordan from Syria, and that large quantities of narcotics were sized in…

ABC News

For Iran, their Asian Cup debut is as much about results on the pitch as it is about changing perceptions off it

A decade ago, Iran were kicked out of Olympic qualifying for wearing hijabs. This week, they made their Asian Cup debut in them.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon inks deal with Syria, Jordan to address power crisis

The project, funded by the World Bank, will send 250 megawatts of Jordanian energy to power-starved Lebanon via Syria.

The Independent UK

Lebanon to receive Jordan electricity via Syria, deal signed

Lebanon has signed deals to purchase electricity from Jordan via Syria to help the small Mediterranean country deal with its crippling energy crisis

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Lebanon to Receive Jordan Electricity Via Syria, Deal Signed

Lebanon signed deals on Wednesday to purchase electricity from Jordan via Syria to help the small Mediterranean country deal with its crippling energy crisis. The deals are expected to bring Lebanon up to 250 megawatts of electricity a day within two months, enough for about two hours of power a…

Reuters

Lebanon, Jordan agree to bring electricity through Syria

Lebanon signed a U.S.-backed deal with Jordan on Wednesday that aims to ease crippling power shortages by transmitting electricity across neighbouring Syria, after Washington assured Beirut it should not fear its sanctions on Damascus.

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