Jordan

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Jordan in the Spotlight: From Sports to Politics

Israeli-Palestinian conflict - Jordan - Memphis basketball - Middle East politics

Discover the latest updates on Jordan, from sports news to political tensions with Israel. Find out what's happening in this Middle Eastern country!

Jordan has been making headlines in various areas, from sports to politics. In the sports scene, Jordan Brown, a key player in Memphis basketball, attempted to rejoin the team after a hiatus. On the political front, Jordanian King Abdullah II raised concerns about extremist rhetoric from Israeli officials and called for international pressure to address the situation.

Additionally, Jordan recently experienced a surge in licensed building area, showing a 5.4% increase from 2022 to 2023. The country's Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission also reported a rise in passenger traffic, with over 9.5 million passengers served in Jordanian airports in 2023.

In a more serious tone, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasized the urgent need to stop the Israeli attack on Gaza. Safadi highlighted the obstacles imposed by Israel in delivering aid to Gaza, worsening the plight of Palestinians. This ongoing conflict underscores the delicate political dynamics in the region.

As Jordan navigates through these challenges, the country continues to play a significant role in the Middle East. Stay tuned for more updates on Jordan's sports achievements and political developments!

Information Management Officer / Jordanian Only - Jordan (ReliefWeb)

Information Management Job in Jordan about Health, Mine Action and Protection and Human Rights, requiring 0-2 years of experience, from HI; closing on 25 ...

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Jordan Brown meets with Memphis basketball team about potential ... (The Commercial Appeal)

Jordan Brown, who has not played with Memphis basketball since Dec. 2, made an attempt to rejoin the team ahead of Sunday's game at Wichita State.

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Area of licensed buildings up by 5.4% in 2023 — Jordan (ZAWYA)

AMMAN — The area of licensed buildings from January to November 2023 increased by 5.4 per cent, going from 8.26 million square metres in 2022 to 8.7 million ...

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Baseball5 project: One Year Anniversary celebrated at Azraq ... (World Baseball Softball Confederation)

"We celebrate a year full of giving and happiness," refugees at the Azraq Camp wrote to WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari. The WBSC intends to have the Azraq ...

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Jordan Unified Plan Mid-year Report 2023 - Jordan (ReliefWeb)

Other in English on Jordan and 1 other country about Coordination, Education and more; published on 16 Jan 2024 by IFRC.

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Jordan says Israel is placing 'big impediments' to aid for Palestinians (The Straits Times)

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Tuesday Israel was placing many obstacles to the entry of aid into Gaza, worsening the plight of ...

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Jordan: king warns of increase in extremist rhetoric among Israeli ... (Middle East Monitor)

King Abdullah II of Jordan has warned of an escalation in “extremist” rhetoric by Israeli officials, reiterating the need for international pressure to stop ...

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Pan Gon says sorry for Malaysia's big loss to Jordan [NSTTV] (New Straits Times Online)

DOHA: Coach Kim Pan Gon apologised to Malaysian football fans for the 4-0 thrashing by Jordan in their Group E opener in the Asian Cup at the Al Janoub ...

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Jordan 4-0 Malaysia - Highlights (beIN SPORTS MENA Breaking News)

Jordan crushed Malaysia 4-0 in the Asian Cup while Iraq cruised to a 3-1 win over Indonesia as the west Asian sides flexed their muscles in their respective ...

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Pan Gon apologises for failing to deliver positive result against... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Harimau Malaya head coach Kim Pan Gon acknowledged that Jordan were the better team and deserved to win the match after his side fell 0-4 in the opening ...

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Technician Spotlight: Jordan Lilland (ACHR NEWS)

Jordan Lilland's time in the Marine Corps made for a respectable, quick-learning, HVAC technician.

Jordanian FM stresses urgent need to stop Israeli attack on Gaza (Xinhua)

AMMAN, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Monday emphasized the urgent need for the international community to take ...

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Football: Harimau Malaya beaten 4-0 by Jordan in Asia Cup (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: A whimper of a start for Malaysia.

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Jordan opposes continued Israeli presence in Gaza after war (The National)

Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says the war threatens the "security of the whole region"

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King of Jordan calls for international pressure to stop Israeli ... (WAFA - Palestine News Agency)

AMMAN, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 (WAFA) - Jordan's King Abdullah II warned of the escalation of violence by Israeli colonists in the occupied West Bank, ...

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Jordan travel: Is it safe to travel right now, and what are your rights if ... (The Independent)

Jordan, a popular winter sun destination for tourists, shares its northern border with both Israel and Syria, and travellers with trips booked may be ...

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Jordan's Airports Serves Over 9.5 Million Passengers In 2023 ... (Aviation Business Middle East)

Jordan's Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) reported a significant surge in passenger traffic across Jordanian airports in 2023.

Jordanian FM stresses urgent need to stop Israeli attack on Gaza (Xinhua)

AMMAN, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Monday emphasized the urgent need for the international community to take ...

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Jordan says Israel placing 'big impediments' to aid for Gaza (The Times of Israel)

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says Israel is placing many obstacles to the entry of aid into Gaza that were worsening the plight of Palestinians.

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