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7 of the best holidays to explore Jordan

Here’s how to have the ultimate Jordanian experience, from floating the Dead Sea to perusing Petra’s ancient treasures

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Blinken meets Jordan's king and foreign minister on Mideast push to keep Gaza war from spreading

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Jordan’s king and foreign minister and visited a World Food Program warehouse in Amman as he pressed ahead with an urgent Middle East diplomatic mission to prevent Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza from spreading

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024

Most Affordable Travel Destinations For Backpackers In 2024: Enjoy Without Breaking The Bank

If you want to go backpacking this year, check out our list of most affordable travel destinations for backpackers.

International Business Times · Jan 4, 2024

Macron continues diplomatic drive in Jordan, Egypt as relief operations collapse in Gaza

French president Emmanuel Macron is due in Egypt, after holding talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman. This, as the United Nations says that it will stop releif work in Gaza by the end of the day due to lack of fuel.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 25, 2023

‘Massive’ Israeli incursion into Gaza would be a ‘mistake’, says Macron

A "massive" Israeli ground incursion into the Gaza Strip would be "a mistake", French President Emmanuel Macron said in Cairo Wednesday, warning it would harm civilians without ensuring Israel's long-term security. Macron spoke following a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi where he stressed that humanitarian aid must enter…

France 24 · Oct 25, 2023

From Amman to D.C., protests erupt for Palestinians following the Gaza hospital blast

Approximately 300 people were arrested in the U.S. Capitol after American Jewish organizations protested in a House office building.

WEKU · Oct 19, 2023

Second day of protests across the Middle East after Gaza hospital strike

Large crowds of demonstrators take to streets in several cities in the region, including Beirut, Amman and Tunis.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2023

Israel to allow aid into Gaza via Egypt border crossing

Israel will allow essential humanitarian supplies of food, water and medicine to enter Gaza through its border with Egypt at the request of US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday. Biden, who arrived in Israel early on Wednesday, has said data provided by the US…

France 24 · Oct 17, 2023

SpiceJet flight to Tel Aviv develops a snag

SpiceJet’s flight to Tel Aviv to bring back Indians faced a technical snag, delaying their return. The aircraft was shifted to Amman, Jordan for rectification. This was the second flight under the government’s Operation Ajay, which has brought back 918 Indians so far.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Underground Amman: Exploring Jordan’s little-known hip-hop scene

Discovering modern street art infused with Arab culture helped Tamara Davison unlock a new perspective on Jordan’s capital

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023