Jordan discusses cutting off financial resources to terror group Islamic State
Jordan on Sunday hosted the ninth meeting of the Counter-IS Finance Group, which is affiliated to the US-led international coalition to combat the terror group Islamic State (IS).
Feb 12, 2018, 09:43 AM IST
Turkish army expands deployment in Syria's northwest: Rebels
The Turkish army is expanding its deployment in northwest Syria with the goal of encircling a Kurdish enclave and reining in Russian strikes in the Idlib border province under a deal to reduce clashes, rebels and witnesses said on Sunday.
Oct 15, 2017, 12:52 PM IST
US reached decision on Afghan strategy after 'rigorous' debate: Jim Mattis
Mattis arrived in Jordan Sunday on the first day of a five-day swing through the Middle East and Eastern Europe. In Jordan he will meet with King Abdullah on regional security matters.
Aug 20, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
Two Jordanians die in shooting at Israeli embassy in Amman: Security source
Two Jordanians died from wounds inflicted during a shooting on Sunday in the compound of the heavily-guarded Israeli embassy that also wounded an Israeli, police and a security source said. Police said earlier that the two Jordanians worked for a furniture firm and entered the embassy compound before the shooting to do repairs. Police did not identify the wounded Israeli, and few other details were immediately available.
Jul 24, 2017, 08:11 AM IST
Jordanian killed, Israeli wounded at Amman embassy 'incident'
On Friday, thousands of Jordanians took to the streets of Amman after the weekly prayer to denounce the Israeli measures at the Haram al-Sharif mosque compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount.
Jul 23, 2017, 23:47 PM IST
United States laptop ban lifted on Royal Jordanian
Royal Jordanian operates 16 weekly non-stop flights to three US cities: daily flights to Chicago and New York, and two weekly flights to Detroit.
Jul 10, 2017, 09:28 AM IST
Jordan summons Iran envoy over comments on king
Jordan summoned Iran`s ambassador to Amman at the weekend, the foreign ministry said, after an Iranian official slammed comments by King Abdullah in an American newspaper as "silly and careless".
Apr 10, 2017, 15:45 PM IST
Assad allies say US attack on Syria air base crosses 'red lines'
A joint command centre made up of the forces of Russia, Iran and militias supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday said the U.S. strike on a Syrian air base on Friday crossed "red lines" and it would respond to any new aggression and increase its support for its ally.
Apr 10, 2017, 09:16 AM IST
Britain's May begins Mideast trip focused on security, trade
British Prime Minister Theresa May landed in Amman today for a three-day trip to Jordan and Saudi Arabia focused on security and post-Brexit trade efforts.
Apr 03, 2017, 22:57 PM IST
US backed forces storm IS-held Tabqa military airport in northern Syria: Spokesman
Amman: A United States-backed alliance of militias fighting Islamic State have stormed the Tabqa military airport held by militants, a Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) spokesman said on Sunday.
Mar 26, 2017, 23:56 PM IST
Jordan hangs 15 convicts at dawn, most in years: Minister
Jordan hanged 15 death row prisoners at dawn on Saturday.
Mar 04, 2017, 12:41 PM IST
Muslim Brotherhood's political arm to compete in Jordan vote
The political arm of Jordan's original Muslim Brotherhood has announced it is taking part in parliament elections September 20, after boycotting the two previous ballots in 2010 and 2013.
Jun 12, 2016, 02:52 AM IST
Jordan security services `shut Muslim Brotherhood HQ`
Jordanian security services on Wednesday closed the Amman headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood, the country`s main opposition force, a lawyer for the movement said.
Apr 13, 2016, 15:11 PM IST
16 Palestinians die in accident in Jordan
Sixteen Palestinians died late Wednesday when their bus overturned in south Jordan, authorities said on Thursday.
Mar 17, 2016, 22:43 PM IST
Jordanian forces kill 7 Islamist militants in Irbid raid
Jordanian security forces killed seven Islamist militants overnight in the northern border city of Irbid, a security source said on Wednesday, in one of the country`s largest sweeps in years against hardline sleeper cells.
Mar 02, 2016, 15:59 PM IST
Cash aid for Jordan`s refugees an iris scan away
Syrian refugees in Jordan will get faster access to United Nations cash aid through an iris-scanning ATM network, removing the need for bank accounts and cards.
Jan 21, 2016, 08:46 AM IST
US woman sues Twitter for helping Islamic State spread globally
A Florida-based woman has filed a lawsuit against the micro-blogging site Twitter, accusing the firm of supporting the global spread of Islamic State (IS) by enabling its followers to recruit on its social media platform.
Jan 15, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
Five killed, 20 injured in Jordan truck explosion
Five Jordanians were killed and 20 others injured when a truck laden with fireworks caught on fire and exploded in Amman.
Oct 27, 2015, 06:15 AM IST
Israel, Jordan working to ease holy site tensions: John Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday that Israel and Jordan have agreed on steps aimed at reducing tensions at a holy site in Jerusalem that have fanned Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Oct 24, 2015, 23:15 PM IST
Terrorism from India's neighbourhood major security threat: President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday made a veiled reference to Pakistan when he said terrorism emanating from "our neighbourhood" remains a major security threat to India and that addressing this challenge should be a major priority of the international community.
Oct 11, 2015, 20:45 PM IST
