Amman: World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the protection of civilians, health workers, and health facilities. "Deeply worried about the safety of civilians and patients in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, following the latest reports of airstrikes in areas where many displaced people are sheltering," Ghebreyesus said Saturday in a post on his official X account. Source: Jordan 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…