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Two Azerbaijani wrestlers win gold medals

Two Azerbaijani wrestlers win gold medals

The U17 Wrestling World Championship in Amman, Jordan, has wrapped up its Greco-Roman style events, with two Azerbaijani wrestlers coming out on top in their finals and clinching the title of world champions. In the consolation bout, …

NATO opens first office in Middle East

NATO opens first office in Middle East

NATO announced the opening of a new office. Its location will not be an alliance member country, but its Middle Eastern partner, Jordan. The new office will be the first in the Arab region.

Biden orders to draw up military options against Iran

Biden orders to draw up military options against Iran

U.S. President Joe Biden is blaming Iran more explicitly than ever for the deaths of American soldiers and is weighing what the consequences should be, Politico reported, citing sources. Within the administration, top aides are trying …

How will U.S. respond to Jordan base attack?

How will U.S. respond to Jordan base attack?

The White House vowed a "very consequential response" to a drone attack on a base in Jordan, U.S. national security spokesperson John Kirby “We will absolutely do what is required to protect ourselves …

Jordan denies attack on U.S. base within territory

Jordan denies attack on U.S. base within territory

Jordan has refuted US President Joe Biden’s statement that U.S. forces were attacked in Jordan’s territory. "The U.S. [military] base that came under an attack is located outside Jordan," Jordanian …

U.S. preparing operation against Iran - report

U.S. preparing operation against Iran - report

The United States is considering various options to respond to an attack on its base in the Middle East, including the possibility of a covert operation against Iran, Bloomberg reported. According to the report, the attack, …

Georgia appoints new in four countries

Georgia appoints new in four countries

Georgia has appointed new ambassadors to four countries - Israel, Jordan, China and Kuwait. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili held meetings with the new envoys on January 24, the Georgian government administration …

Georgia to establish culture centre near Jordan River

Georgia to establish culture centre near Jordan River

The Georgian government's commission for establishing a Georgian culture centre near the Jordan River approved the plan for the venue. The Government Administration revealed the approval of the plan for building the centre on a …

Jordan welcomes water deal amid fears on refugee, climate crises

Jordan welcomes water deal amid fears on refugee, climate crises

Jordan has signed a soft loan agreement with a European lender to help finance a mega $2.5 billion water-carrier project amid persistent shortages made worse by climate breakdown. The government agreed to the $213 million loan with the …

Iranian and Saudi FMs spoke at Jordan conference

Iranian and Saudi FMs spoke at Jordan conference

Iran's foreign minister said on Wednesday he spoke with his Saudi counterpart on the sidelines of a conference in Jordan the previous day. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, in a Tweet in Arabic, listed his Saudi …

Tehran and Brussels back to nuclear deal?

Tehran and Brussels back to nuclear deal?

Iran's foreign minister and top nuclear negotiator met with the European Union foreign policy chief and the EU official coordinating nuclear talks with Iran in Jordan on Tuesday, Iran's official IRNA news agency reported. …

Tehran: Jordan summit 'good opportunity' for nuclear talks

Tehran: Jordan summit 'good opportunity' for nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian termed talks with the IAEA delegation as "constructive and forward-looking". He said Iran was "ready to welcome the return of all JCPOA parties to their commitments" …