US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discussed with the Zionist Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer the importance of a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. The US State Department said in a statement that Blinken stressed during his meeting with the Zionist Minister that further escalation of the conflict in Lebanon will only make it more difficult for civilians to return to their homes. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Senate Repeals Consumer Law and Amends Vocational Bill
August 18, 2026
Amman: The Senate on Tuesday approved the draft law repealing the Civil Service Consumer Corporation Law, as passed by the House of Representatives. The session was chaired by Senate President Faisal Fayez and attended by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan a…