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80% Completion Reached on Umm el-Jimal Gateway Project

Umm el-jimal: Construction of the new gateway to the Umm el-Jimal archaeological site has reached 80 percent completion, according to Mohammad Abu Ulaim, head of the municipal committee. Speaking to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), Abu Ulaim said the g…

FM, Syrian Counterpart Hold Expanded Talks in Amman

Amman: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi on Saturday held expanded talks in Amman with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani, following a trilateral meeting that included U.S. Ambassador to Trkiye and…

FM Meets US Special Envoy to Discuss Syrian Ceasefire

Amman: Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi met Saturday with U.S. Ambassador to Trkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrak to discuss developments in Syria. The meeting tackled efforts to consolidate …

Border Guard Thwarts Drug-Smuggling Attempt, Shoots Down Drone

Amman: Southern Military Zone troops, in coordination with military security bodies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, thwarted an attempt to smuggle drugs using a drone, a military source at the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army re…

All Blacks Overcome Early Setback to Secure Victory Against France

Hamilton: New Zealand captain Ardie Savea said his side were “punched in the nose” despite recovering to beat France 29-19 and complete a series clean sweep. Having trailed 10-0 early on and 19-17 at half-time, the All Blacks only took the lead with 2…

Army Thwarts Border Infiltration in Northern Region

Amman: Border Guards apprehended an individual attempting to illegally cross the northern border today, Friday, military officials confirmed. The Northern Military Region detected the infiltrator within its operational zone. Troops moved swiftly to de…

ASE Benchmark Posts Gains Amid Reduced Weekly Turnover

Amman: The Amman Stock Exchange’s (ASE) benchmark general index registered a 1.16 percent gain last week, closing out Friday’s trading session at 2,876 points. Weekly turnover on the ASE saw a dip, with the average daily trading volume settling at app…

Army Intercepts Drug-Smuggling Drone on Western Border

Amman: Army units and security agencies intercepted and downed a drone attempting to smuggle narcotics across the Kingdom’s western border early Friday morning, a military official announced. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to secure the nat…

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