Jordan: News
03 Mar 2025
IsraelVictim of visa fraud? Indian gunned down at Israel-Jordan border
Jordanian soldiers shot dead a 47-year-old man from Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram, Thomas Gabriel Pereira, on February 10 when he tried to illegally cross into Israel.
19 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpHamas to release 6 hostages, return bodies of Bibas family
Hamas has announced that it will release six Israeli hostages from Gaza and return the remains of four, including Shiri Bibas and her sons Kfir and Ariel, aged two and five.
11 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpTrump warns Hamas of consequences if Gaza hostages not released
United States President Donald Trump has warned Hamas that "all hell will break loose" if the militant group fails to release the remaining hostages from Gaza by noon on Saturday.
24 Nov 2024
IsraelGunman opens fire near Israeli embassy in Jordan; shot dead
A gunman was shot dead and three police officers were injured in a shooting incident near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, on Sunday.
31 Oct 2024
EuropeWhat's 'captagon,' potent drug fueling conflict, crimes across Middle East
The captagon drug trade in the Middle East has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry, affecting regional stability, the Wall Street Journal reported.
26 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael strikes Iran: How did the West, Arab countries react
The United States and the United Kingdom have urged Iran to refrain from retaliating after Israel's airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
05 Oct 2024
Abu DhabiEmirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies on all its flights
Emirates has issued a travel update prohibiting passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights to, from, or via Dubai.
04 Oct 2024
HamasYazidi woman rescued after decade-long captivity by Hamas
A 21-year-old Yazidi woman, Fawzia Amin Sido, who was kidnapped at the tender age of 11 by ISIS terrorists and subsequently held captive by Hamas for 10 years, has been rescued.
03 Oct 2024
British AirwaysMiddle East flights suspended amid Israel-Iran conflict; what next
Flights over the Middle East had to be canceled on October 1 following a missile attack by Iran against Israel.
02 Oct 2024
BahrainMore flights suspended amid Middle East tension; check which airlines
Several major airlines have extended their suspension of flights to and from Israel and Lebanon due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
22 Sep 2024
HamasIsraeli soldiers raid Al Jazeera's West Bank office, order closure
Israeli forces raided the Al Jazeera office in the occupied West Bank on Sunday and issued a 45-day closure order.
26 Aug 2024
Anubhav SinhaAnubhav Sinha admits he 'wasn't interested' in making 'IC 814'
After a gap of 27 years, award-winning filmmaker Anubhav Sinha is making a comeback to the small screen with the Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack.
08 Aug 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiCan Iran-Israel conflict start World War-III? Ex-Israeli intelligence official comments
The Middle East is teetering on the brink of a major war following the assassinations of Hamas's chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran and other terror officials.
06 Jul 2024
Deepika PadukoneImtiaz Ali is unsatisfied with 'Tamasha's ending; offers alternative narrative
Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently amused audiences at The Indian Express's Expresso event with his humorous speculations about the current lives of his popular characters from his acclaimed movies.
17 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismExplore the best of Wadi Rum, Jordan with these recommendations
Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, offers a breathtaking desert landscape in Jordan that is unlike any other place on Earth.
14 Apr 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIsrael under fire as Iran launches 200 missiles and drones
Iran has launched a barrage of drones and cruise missiles at Israel, marking the first direct assault by the Islamic Republic on the country.
10 Mar 2024
JerusalemTension grips Jerusalem ahead of Ramzan as Gaza war rages
Renewed tension has gripped the holy city of Jerusalem just days ahead of Ramzan as concerns arise over Al-Aqsa Mosque, a sacred site for both Muslims and Jews, amid the Israel-Hamas war.
11 Feb 2024
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)Hamas tunnel found under UN agency Gaza headquarters, says Israel
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday claimed to have found a Hamas tunnel beneath the Gaza City base of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), per Reuters.
29 Jan 2024
United States of AmericaExplainer: How will UNRWA funding cuts impact Gaza
At least nine countries, including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and Canada, have halted funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
18 Oct 2023
LebanonPro-Palestine protests erupt in West Asia following Gaza hospital strike
Pro-Palestine protests have erupted across West Asia following a recent airstrike on a hospital in Gaza.
18 May 2023
ResearchThese 8,000-year-old stone engravings may be the world's oldest 'blueprints'
Scientists have come across stone engravings of ancient megastructures in Jordan and Saudi Arabia that may be the world's oldest "blueprints."
05 May 2023
Travel And TourismYour ultimate 7-day adventure guide to Jordan's top attractions
Discover the top attractions in Jordan with our ultimate seven-day adventure guide.
04 May 2023
Travel And TourismAvoid these tourist mistakes when traveling to Jordan
Heading to Jordan for a vacation? Hold up, there are certain things you must know before you go.
20 Sep 2022
Travel And TourismJordan on your itinerary? Consider booking these 5 unique hotels
Often called the "Oasis of Stability," Jordan is known for its stunning landscapes, ancient archaeological sites, beautiful art, and delicious cuisine.
13 Sep 2022
Travel And Tourism5 things to take back home from your Jordan trip
Located in Southeast Asia, Jordan is a middle eastern country that is popularly known for its ancient architecture, desert adventures, spectacular holy sites, and the famous Red Sea.
07 Feb 2022
BrazilExploring the New Seven Wonders of the World
The New Seven Wonders of the World was a campaign launched in 2000 to select seven wonders from 200 existing monuments.
30 Dec 2020
HollywoodMichael B Jordan to direct and act in 'Creed 3'
The Creed franchise is gearing up for a third outing with the "Sexiest Man Alive" donning double hats.
22 May 2020
KeralaStranded for two months, actor Prithviraj returns from Jordan
Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, along with a 57-member cast and crew of his upcoming movie Aadujeevitham, has returned to India.
24 Jan 2020
Batman#ComicBytes: Green Lantern facts which were not shown in films
In brightest day, in blackest night, the Green Lantern Corps have protected the universe since ages.
20 Aug 2019
IndiaLove learning about world history? Visit these five places
The world has witnessed countless dynasties come and go, innumerable wars, and many rulers.
20 Jul 2019
IranFive must-visit countries in the Middle East
International travel doesn't just mean packing bags and heading to the Europe.
09 Jun 2019
United States of AmericaWriter, who lost book deal over a tweet, sues publisher
About a month after her book deal was canceled as she shamed a Black Metro worker on Twitter, Jordanian-American journalist and writer Natasha Tynes is suing her publisher, Rare Bird Lit. Inc.
08 Dec 2018
HollywoodSanta Barbara festival to honor Michael B Jordan aka Killmonger
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will be honoring Michael B Jordan with its Cinema Vanguard Award for his work in Black Panther and Creed II.
12 Sep 2018
India#NoCountryForWomen? US travel-blogger was stalked, sexually harassed on India trip
Imagine you are on a dream trip to India but before you leave the country you remain trapped inside a hotel room. The reason? Perverted staff members of the hotel you are lodged at.
01 Mar 2018
IndiaJordan's King: Fight against terror isn't war on any religion
Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, who is on a three-day visit to India, spoke on the topic "Islamic heritage; Promoting Understanding and Moderation" at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi.
24 Feb 2018
IndiaIndia lose to Jordan in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Indian basketball team put up a spirited fight before losing 88-102 to higher-ranked Jordan in the Asian qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
10 Feb 2018
Narendra ModiModi conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine
Narendra Modi is the first-ever Indian PM to visit Palestine. Considering this and his commitment to improving India-Palestine relations, President Abbas conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine on him.
19 Dec 2017
XWoman in labor writes assignment from hospital; photo goes viral
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22 Nov 2017
XBritish embassy in Jordan appoints ex-rescue cat as 'chief mouser'
The British embassy in Jordan has recently appointed 'Lawrence of Abdoun,' a fluffy black-and-white tom, as its chief mouser.
