The Latest Breaking News from Jordan

Gunman shot dead near Israeli embassy in Jordan

He gave him a gift, engraved with the ciphers of the King and Queen, to mark 25 years since Abdullah became King of Jordan.

They agreed on the need to support a political solution to ‘end the bloodshed’ in Lebanon.

Israel’s war on Gaza and restrictions in the occupied West Bank have ‘paralysed everything’, say Palestinian officials.

Israeli laws will prevent UNRWA from providing life-saving support to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

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Jordanian foreign secretary warns ‘we stand at brink of regional war’ as he meets Antony Blinken in London

Twelve skeletons have been found in a large, 2,000-year-old tomb directly in front of the Khazneh (“Treasury”) in the city of Petra in Jordan. Alongside them, excavators have discovered grave goods made of pottery, bronze, iron and ceramics. There is much excitement among archaeologists because of what the rare opportunity…

Travel companies are reporting a slump in bookings to popular tourist destinations – for countries like Egypt and Jordan, the impact can be devastating

Israeli military kills two 'terrorists' crossing from Jordan, first infiltration since 2023 attacks, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old tomb containing the remains of 12 individuals at Petra in Jordan.