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French-led investors sign deal to build desalination plant in Jordan

Jordan, one of the world's driest countries, signed an agreement on Sunday with French-led investors to build one of the world's largest desalination plants.

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2,700-year-old archaeological site in Jordan may be a biblical place visited by King David

Researchers think they have identified a biblical site known as Mahanaim, along with a residence that may have been used by the kings of Israel.

LiveScience

Syria’s FM to head to UAE, Qatar and Jordan to ‘build partnerships’

War-torn country reaches out for much-needed investment, as Saudi Arabia also set to play a big role in reconstruction.

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11 holiday destinations our travel experts are booking in 2025

From mountains in Pakistan and a Canadian city to a pint of Guinness in Dublin and the Gunners in Girona, here’s a pick of some of the destinations that Independent Travel has its eye on in 2025

The Independent UK

AP WAS THERE: Carter announces Middle East peace agreement

One of Jimmy Carter's crowning achievements as president was the Camp David talks that would deliver Israel's first peace agreement with an Arab nation and make Nobel Peace Prize winners of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin

The Independent UK

‘Bullets can make a real mess of bones’: the hospital where the war wounded have their lives put together again

At MSF’s pioneering cntre in Amman, Jordan, the dedicated team deal with lives that have already been saved. Here they make those lives worth living

The Guardian - UK

Jordanian, Qatari Envoys Hold Talks With Syria's New Leader

Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks Monday with senior Arab diplomats expressing support for the Syrian people and discussing future cooperation, in the latest high-profile visits since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.

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‘Stand by our Syrian brothers’, says Jordan FM after meeting al-Sharaa

The Jordanian foreign minister says Jordan is ready to help rebuild Syria as he holds talks with Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Al Jazeera

Palestinians seeking US refuge face a Kafkaesque nightmare. Trump could make it even worse

Gaza has been besieged for 14 months, but the US has hardly accepted any refugees

The Guardian - US

Two charged over US tech used in deadly drone attack on soldiers in Jordan

An Iranian American and a Swiss Iranian have been arrested for allegedly exporting sensitive US technology to Iran.

Al Jazeera

Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures

After the fall of the Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, the world was moved by emotional scenes of liberation — families reuniting after years of separation and former prisoners walking free from the brutal conditions of Assad’s prisons.

The Conversation

Two Iranian Men Charged In Fatal Drone Strike

Two Iranian men charged in fatal drone strike killing 3 US soldiers. Export control violations linked to attack on US forces in Jordan.

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Two charged in connection with Iran drone strike that killed 3 US troops in the Middle East

Two men, including a dual Iranian American citizen, have been arrested on charges that they exported sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American troops early this year and injured dozens of other servicemembers

The Independent UK

UK announces £50m in humanitarian aid for Syrians after fall of Assad

The emergency support will be delivered through the UN and NGO agencies to people in the country, as well as to refugees in Lebanon and Jordan.

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Antony Blinken confirms ‘direct’ US contact with Syria’s rebel rulers HTS

US, Turkey, EU and Arab envoys meeting in Jordan call for ‘inclusive and non-sectarian’ government after Islamist group ousted Bashar al-Assad’s regime

The Independent UK

Thousands of Syrians escape horrific conditions of besieged camp

ON THE GROUND: The Rukban camp was supposed to provide refuge to those fleeing chemical weapons attacks and other atrocities, writes Bel Trew. The thousands who became trapped there could only pray for survival until the fall of Assad’s regime

Al Jazeera

Eight Arab countries vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria

Syria’s new government must be ‘inclusive’, say Arab foreign ministers in Jordan, warning against any discrimination.

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Diplomats Meet In Jordan To Support Syria's Transition

Top diplomats convene in Jordan to discuss Syria's transition and Gaza ceasefire efforts amidst regional conflicts. US Secretary of State emphasizes inclus...

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Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition

Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey are meeting in Jordan to discuss plans and goals to assist Syria’s transition from the deposed government of Bashar Assad

The Guardian - UK

Baby reported among seven killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school; Jordan hosts Syria talks – as it happened

Jordan welcomes diplomats from US, EU, and Turkey and Arab nations to discuss the developing situation in Syria,

International Business Times

Jordan To Host Syria Talks After Damascus Erupts In Celebration

Jordan will host US, EU, Turkish and Arab diplomats on Saturday for high-level talks on Syria, a day after celebrations in Damascus and nationwide rejoicing at the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad.

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American Travis Timmerman Freed From Syrian Prison

American citizen Travis Timmerman was handed over to US forces in Syria and flown to Jordan after being detained in a Syrian prison. He entered Syria witho...

Al Jazeera

US citizen imprisoned in Syria has been released and flown to Jordan

Travis Timmerman, 29, was imprisoned in Syria after crossing into the country on a Christian pilgrimage in June.

The Independent UK

US ‘pilgrim’ freed from Syria jail heading to Jordan – but says he will return to Damascus

Recently freed Travis Timmerman says he plans to return to Syria despite being jailed for seven months for entering the country without permission

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Jordan To Host Summit On Syria With Western And Arab Nations

Jordan to host summit with Western and Arab nations to discuss supporting Syria's transition and reconstruction.

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