Jordan

Discover the best places to visit in Jordan, from the rose-red cliffs of Petra and the surreal Dead Sea to Wadi Rum’s deserts, Amman’s historic streets, and Aqaba’s Red Sea beaches.

Jordan's state-run media says its airspace will reopen to civilian aircraft at 7:30 a.m. local

Jordan's state-run media says its airspace will reopen to civilian aircraft at 7:30 a.m. local.

Trump vows to put 25% tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico | N18G

President Donald Trump discussed several key issues where he indicated that he would likely decide whether to impose a 25% tariff on oil imports from Mexico and Canada, contingent on the two countries halting fentanyl shipments and migration flows. Trump also outlined plans to expand Guantanamo Bay detention facilities, emphasizing minimal costs due to existing infrastructure. Regarding border security, he proposed redeploying IRS agents hired under the Biden administration to assist Border Patrol and expressed confidence that Egypt and Jordan would cooperate in accepting displaced individuals from Gaza. Trump reaffirmed his offer for over 2 million federal workers to resign with replacements readily available. He also touched on birthright citizenship, expressing belief that the Supreme Court would limit it. Lastly, Trump reiterated the U.S. is not involved in Syria and dismissed speculation about Taiwan independence negotiations with China.

Gunman crosses from Jordan, 3 kills 3 Israeli guards at West Bank border, says Israeli army

The deadly attack at the Allenby Bridge crossing, also known as King Hussein Bridge crossing, comes amid surging violence in the West Bank, with major Israeli military raids and attacks by Palestinians.

Jordan's foreign minister to hold talks in Iran as tensions rise

Regional tensions have spiked following the assassination of Haniyeh on Wednesday, which came a day after an Israeli strike in Beirut which killed Fuad Shukr, a senior military commander from the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah.

Where was Dune: Part Two filmed? All filming locations revealed

Viewers were able to travel the world via this futuristic sci-fi Hollywood movie.

How the US can strike back at Iran

The first order of business is to increase the already high level of intelligence devoted to the Middle East. Next, US Cyber Command and the National Security Agency — working closely with their counterparts at the Central Intelligence Agency — should be prepping a significant cyberattack on Iran. The CIA could also ramp up efforts to create, fund and operationalise its own proxies against Iran

Deaths of US troops in Jordan point to widening of Gaza war

The US is the only power that has consistently vetoed UN resolutions for a ceasefire in Gaza. Yet that may be the only way out as the war is slowly but surely escalating and the US risks getting sucked into another quagmire without an exit plan

PM Modi speaks to Jordan's king, both share concerns on terrorism, loss of civilian lives

The Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Monday that at least 5,087 Palestinians have been killed and 15,270 wounded.

This restaurant allows customers to take a nap after they eat 'Mansaf'

A report in Arab News stated that the hotel, located in country's capital Amman, had kept beds for customers to sleep after eating 'Mansaf'.

Jordan crown prince Hussein weds Saudi architect Rajwa Al Saif in lavish ceremony

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah married Saudi architect Rajwa Al Saif on Thursday in a wedding attended by royals from across the globe.

Budget travel | Jordan, the Hashemite kingdom, is a country of beauty and contrasts

A progressive monarch and friendly people make Jordan an even more alluring destination, and an affordable one, well within Rs 3 lakh.

Israel, Jordan move forward with water-for-energy deal

The MOU was signed at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt at an event hosted by the United Arab Emirates, who in 2020 became the first Gulf state to normalise relations with Israel and has been a partner in the project.

US: Drone attack targets US base in Syria, no casualties

The military said the attack took place in the vicinity of al-Tanf base near where the borders of Syria, Jordan and Iraq meet.

Joe Biden meets with Arab Gulf countries to counter Iran threat

In the Red Sea port city of Jeddah, Biden will meet with heads of state from six Arab Gulf countries, plus Egypt, Jordan and Iraq for a regional summit.

Watch: Jordan port clouded in toxic yellow gas

Jordan: Chlorine leaked from a container at the country's Aqaba port earlier this week, killing 13 people.

Gas leak in Jordan kills 5, injuries over 200

The Public Security Directorate said a gas tank sprung a leak while being transported. It did not identify the contents of the tanker.

Hot-air balloon festival kicks off in Jordan’s Wadi Rum Desert

Hot air balloons of different shapes and colours roamed the sky above Jordan's famous Wadi Rum site during the kingdom's first hot-air balloon festival launched on October 1. The hot air balloons attracted many who gathered on the festival's site to follow the slow drifting of the aircrafts. The festival aims to boost the country's tourism sector following the harsh blow of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sterling and Wilson Solar commissions 66MWp plant in Jordan

The project will save around 50,000 tonne of carbon emissions annually, thus reducing the dependency on fossil fuels and unlocking large scale solar opportunities for Jordan, a company statement said.

Donkey milk soap soaking up fans in Jordan

Atan Donkey Milk Soaps produces 100 percent natural soaps from its farm in Madaba, 35 kilometres (21 miles) southwest of Amman, where it keeps 12 donkeys, and a small manufacturing workshop in the Jordanian capital.

Jordan King Abdullah II, Prince Hamzah appear together for 1st time since rift

Hamzah was seen for the first time since he was placed under a form of house arrest amid accusations he was involved in a plot to destabilize the kingdom.

Jordanian prince's criticism put kingdom's allies in bind

Hamzah is a popular figure in Jordan, widely seen as pious and modest. It is extremely rare for senior members of the ruling family to clash so publicly.

Jordan in security sweep, king's half-brother says under 'house arrest'

Videos posted online showed a heavy police deployment in the Dabouq area near the royal palaces, while the former crown prince of Jordan Hamzah bin Hussein said he was confined to his home.

Jordan's health minister steps down after hospital deaths

Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh ordered an investigation into the incident at the government hospital in the town of Salt, 20 kilometers (13 miles) north of Amman, and asked Health Minister Nathir Obeidat to resign.

Meet 8 people around the world hustling to survive pandemic

The toll for families is hunger and poverty that are either newfound or even more grinding than before.