Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Category Archives: Jordan
Gaza Strife Deepens Amid Regional Tensions
Israeli forces continued their operations near Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Monday, even as international efforts intensified to broker a ceasefire and prevent a broader regional conflict involving Iran and its allies. Palestinian medical teams reported that Israeli airstrikes
Escalating Clashes: Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Surge
Tensions in southern Lebanon escalated dramatically on Friday, as Israeli airstrikes claimed the lives of four individuals—two members of Hezbollah and two of Hamas. Among the deceased was Samer Al-Hajj, a Hamas security official in the Ain Al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee
Jordan raises teachers’ pay in bid to defuse nationwide strike, union unmoved
:: Jordan’s cabinet on Saturday offered striking teachers pay hikes in a bid to end a damaging nationwide strike that has piled pressure on the debt-burdened country undergoing tough IMF-backed fiscal reforms amid concerns of a new round of demands
Jordan’s King: We are committed to Saudi Arabia’s defense
:: Jordan’s King Abdullah II said on Monday that his country is committed to the defense of Saudi Arabia, amid heightened escalation in the region. In an exclusive interview with MSNBC, King Abdullah said, when asked about the escalating conflict
Jordan teachers launch strike, demand pay raise
:: Teachers in Jordan are launching an open-ended strike after negotiations with the government failed to yield a raise. A Jordanian teacher’s union announced the strike Sunday, saying the government hasn’t implemented a 50 percent salary increase agreed upon in
Kushner meets Jordan king for talks on Mideast peace plan
:: US President Donald Trump’s advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman on Wednesday for talks on a US plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace. The two discussed “efforts to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”, the royal
Jordan and Syria reopen Nassib border crossing
:: The border crossing between Jordan and Syria officially opened to civilians and trade on Monday after being closed for three years. The Nassib crossing opened an 8 a.m. (0500 GMT), a border official on the Jordanian side in Jaber
Why Jordan rejects a confederation with Palestine
:: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told a group of Israeli lawmakers and activists on Sunday that US President Donald Trump’s negotiating team had asked whether he would agree to a confederation with neighboring Jordan. According to Shaqued Morag, Peace
Jordan to hold talks with Russia over Syria
:: Jordan will hold talks with Russia this week over a ceasefire in southwestern Syria and alleviating the humanitarian situation there, the Jordanian foreign minister said on Monday. Ayman Safadi, speaking in Amman, said he would travel on Tuesday to
Jordan foils militant pipeline smuggling plot: army
:: Jordan’s army said Saturday it has foiled a plot to smuggle arms, drugs and “terrorists” through a disused oil pipeline along its border with Syria. “The Jordanian armed forces were able… to thwart a plan to smuggle weapons, drugs
King says Jordanians ‘let down’ by international community
:: Jordan’s King Abdullah II says that “life for Jordanians today is very, very tough” as a result of a large refugee influx and that he feels the international community has “let down our people.” He spoke to Russia’s TASS
Jordan gets US Black Hawk helicopters to bolster defenses
:: The United States delivered eight Black Hawk helicopters to Jordan on Thursday to help its regional ally defend itself against the threat of ISIS militants, Jordanian and US officials said. They said another eight Black Hawks would begin arriving
Jordan’s king says East Jerusalem must be capital of Palestinian state
:: Jordan’s King Abdullah told US Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday he looked to Washington to rebuild “trust and confidence” in moving toward a two-state solution in Israel after President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as the country’s capital. With
Jordan says Israel apologizes for deaths of two Jordanians at embassy
:: Jordan said on Thursday that Israel had formally apologized for the deaths of two of its citizens killed by an Israeli security guard last July in an incident that soured ties and led to the closure of the Israeli
Japan declares no Jerusalem embassy move in Jordan visit
:: Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Tuesday held talks with his Jordanian counterpart, who said Jerusalem’s fate should be decided in talks after Washington recognized the city as Israel’s capital. The status of the city should be decided “through
Turkey’s Erdogan tells Muslim summit Jerusalem is capital of Palestine
:: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on world powers to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine on Wednesday and said the United States should reverse a decision recognizing the city as Israel’s capital. Addressing a summit of Muslim leaders
Saudi King, Crown Prince discuss Jerusalem issue with Jordanian King
:: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman held a session of official talks with King Abdullah of Jordan at his palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. They discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly those related to Jerusalem
British PM May embarks on visit to Saudi Arabia, Jordan
:: Prime Minister Theresa May left London late Tuesday for a three-day visit to the Middle East, where she will meet Saudi and Jordanian leaders in a bid to bolster regional ties. The British leader will hold talks on issues
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