Manama, Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, sent a cable of congratulations to Hammouda Youssef Sabbagh, Speaker of the People's Assembly of Syria, on his reelection during the first extraordinary session of the assembly's fourth legislative term. Al Musallam commended the strong Bahraini - Syrian relations, supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and Dr. Bashar Al Assad, President of Syria. Source: Bahrain News Agency
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…