Prime Minister-designate Dr. Jafar Hassan published a tweet on the "X" platform after His Majesty King Abdullah II entrusted him to form Jordan's new government, succeeding the Cabinet of Dr. Bisher Khasawneh. Dr. Jafar Hassan said in the tweet: "His Majesty tasked me today to form a new Cabinet. Public service is a great honor and responsibility, which we will carry on with all our capability to serve Jordan and Jordanians. We will translate the Letter of Designation into clear programs rooted in dedicated service." Source: Jordan News Agency
Trump Declares Intent to Make Strait of Hormuz US Territory
August 15, 2026
United states: President Donald Trump announced on Friday his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz as a US territory, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Speaking at the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City, New York, Trump stated his plans woul…