Border Guard Forces arrested (9) suspects in their possession of narcotic substances in Basra, Anbar and Wasit. The Border Guard Command stated in a statement: As part of the efforts of the Border Forces Command to prevent the entry of drugs, and in separate operations, the Shalamcheh, Zurbatiyah and Al-Qaim Customs Police Stations affiliated with the Customs Police Directorate were able to arrest (9) travelers, including (4) foreigners, in their possession of narcotic substances of the type (Methadone, Crystal, Marijuana), where all the accused and the seized items were referred to the judiciary. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Temperatures to Ease Through Friday After Days of Intense Heat
August 11, 2026
Amman: Temperatures are forecast to decline gradually through the end of the week, returning to seasonal averages by Friday, while very hot conditions continue to affect the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, according to the Jordan Meteorologica…