Jordan

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Jordan's Dive into Varied Activities - From Airdrops to Arrests to Murder Trials

drug smuggling - Gaza - humanitarian aid - Jam Master Jay - Jordan - justice - Queen Rania

From airdropping aid to Gaza to arresting drug smugglers to murder trials, Jordan is in the midst of a whirlwind of events. Dive into the details here!

Jordan has been making headlines for its diverse activities recently. From airdropping aid to Gaza for the second day in a row, to cracking down on drug smuggling within its borders, the country is actively involved in humanitarian and security efforts. The airdrop missions involving C130 aircraft from multiple countries like the UAE, Egypt, and France underscore Jordan's commitment to assisting those in need. On the security front, the arrests of dozens in the fight against drug smuggling, particularly along the Syrian border, showcase Jordan's determination to combat illegal activities. Queen Rania's plea for a Gaza ceasefire further adds to Jordan's involvement in diplomatic efforts in the region. Moving on to a completely different topic, the recent convictions of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington in the murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay have also put Jordan in the spotlight. The trial outcome sheds light on the country's justice system and its stance against criminal activities. In the world of sports, Jordan Mills from Matanzas High School aims to end his wrestling career on a high note as he competes in the boys state championships alongside other talented wrestlers. The article concludes with a mention of Jordan's participation in airdrop operations with France and the popularity of Vokey wedges amongst golfers like Jordan Spieth, Max Homa, and Justin Thomas.

Jordan airdrops aid to Gaza for 2nd day (Xinhua)

Six C130 aircraft, including three from the Royal Jordanian Air Force and three from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, and France, respectively, will drop ...

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Jordan arrests dozens in crackdown against drug smuggling from ... (Al-Monitor)

Dozens of people were arrested inside Jordan, as the kingdom ramps up efforts to fight drug smuggling attempts mainly on the border with Syria.

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Jordan's Queen Rania makes powerful plea for Gaza ceasefire at ... (Doha News)

The Jordanian royal lambasted the violent occupier for its โ€œunthinkableโ€ targeting of Palestinian soft targets โ€“ such as its houses of worship.

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Jam Master Jay: Godson and childhood friend guilty of Run-DMC ... (BBC News)

Karl Jordan Jr, 40, and Ronald Washington, 59, targeted the musician after being cut out of a drug deal.

Two Queens Men Convicted of Drug-Related Murder of Run-DMC ... (Department of Justice)

Today, a federal jury in Brooklyn returned a guilty verdict against Karl Jordan, Jr., and Ronald Washington for the October 30, 2002, murder of Jason Mizell ...

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2 Men Found Guilty of Murdering Jam Master Jay, Run-DMC D.J., in ... (The New York Times)

Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington were convicted of fatally shooting the hip-hop D.J., born Jason Mizell, in his Queens recording studio.

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2 men found guilty of murder in Jam Master Jay killing (NBC News)

A jury found two men guilty of murder in the killing of hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay in a New York City recording studio in 2002, federal prosecutors said.

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A Second Day of Aid Airdrops Underscores the Urgency of Gazans ... (The New York Times)

Egypt joined Jordan's airdrop operations for the first time on Tuesday, a day after a joint mission Jordan undertook with France.

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Matanzas' Jordan Mills hopes to end high school wrestling career ... (Observer Local News)

Five Flagler Palm Coast wrestlers, including region champs Toryion Stallings and Ethan Laupepa, will join Mills at the boys state championships.

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Jordan Air-Drops Aid Into Gaza With Help Of French Plane, Warns ... (Hindustan Times)

Jordan has air-dropped humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip amid the raging Israel-Hamas war. This was carried out by four C-130 aircraft, one of them ...

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Our Picks: Jordan Spieth, Max Homa and Justin Thomas' wedge of ... (Golf.com)

Used by a ton of golfers on the PGA Tour, Vokey's popularity among the best is no secret. Explore these customizable wedges.

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Senior U.S. District Judge Leon Jordan dies at age 89 (WBIR.com)

He was 89. A native Tennessean, Jordan was tapped for the federal bench in the Eastern District of Tennessee in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. Jordan took the ...

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2 men convicted of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay (The Associated Press)

Two men were convicted of murder in the death of Jam Master Jay, a brazen 2002 shooting in the rap legend's studio.

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New York jury finds two men guilty of 2002 murder of Run-DMC's ... (The Edge Markets MY)

A jury on Tuesday found two men guilty of the 2002 murder of Run-DMC rap pioneer Jam Master Jay, who was fatally shot at his New York City recording studio ...

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Jordan Smitheman: Family campaign for free inhalers after son's death (BBC News)

A mother whose son died after an asthma attack is campaigning to make inhalers free of charge. Jordan Smitheman died on the way to hospital in December ...

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2 men found guilty in 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay (ABC News)

A verdict was reached in the trial of Karl Jordan, Jr. and Ronald Washington, who were charged in the 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay.

Jordan sends sanitary supplies to women in Gaza (WAFA - Palestine News Agency)

AMMAN, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (WAFA) โ€“ The Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), supported by United Nations Women (UNWOMEN), dispatched two ...

Egypt, Jordan, UAE drop aid to Gaza amid Israeli siege ... (Daily News Egypt)

The Ministry of Health in Gaza said the Israeli siege on the Gaza Strip has killed 29878 and injured 70215 people since 7 October. It also said the Israeli.

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Jordan's King Abdullah says Gaza aid must be doubled to avert ... (Reuters)

Jordan's King Abdullah who participated in an air drop of aid to Gaza said on Tuesday that food and aid to the war-torn enclave must be doubled to avert ...

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Jordan's King Abdullah says Gaza aid must be doubled to stem crisis (Arab News)

AMMAN: Jordan's King Abdullah said on Tuesday that humanitarian aid to Gaza must be doubled to prevent a deterioration in a hunger crisis affecting over 2 ...

IOMAX prepares to deliver first ISR-upgraded Grand Caravan to ... (Jane's)

IOMAX is preparing to deliver to Jordan the first of four new Cessna C-208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft to be upgraded with an intelligence, surveillance, ...

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'Airdrop emerges as last resort, Jordan at forefront of nations ... (Roya News English)

Jordan's recent efforts to deliver essential aid to the Gaza Strip have drawn global attention, highlighting the plight faced by Palestinians due to the ...

Jordan king participates in Gaza aid airdrop (Anadolu Agency)

AMMAN, Jordan. Jordan's King Abdullah II on Tuesday participated in an airdrop of humanitarian aid on the Gaza Strip, according to the military.

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Central Bank of Jordan introduces new Shariah-compliant monetary ... (Arab News)

RIYADH: Liquidity management in Jordan's cash market is set to undergo a significant transformation as the country's central bank introduces new tools for ...

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GenNx360 Expands with New Director of Business Development ... (PRNewswire)

PRNewswire/ -- GenNx360 Capital Partners ("GenNx360"), a New York-based private equity buyout firm investing in middle market industrial and business ...

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Arab and French forces drop aid along Gaza coast (The National)

Five planes from Jordan, Egypt and France delivered the crates of aid by parachute.

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