Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Tuesday made a phone call to the President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, congratulating him on his re-election for a second presidential term. Premier Mikati wished Algeria "continued prosperity and success." Source: National news agency - Lebanon
Army Foils Drug-Smuggling Attempt Using Guided Balloons
August 17, 2026
Amman: The Southern Military Zone on Monday thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics into the Kingdom using guided balloons.
According to Jordan News Agency, Border Guard units detected the balloons while they were carrying the n…