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First Yemeni Flight Departs Sanaa to Amman

The first commercial flight in six years took off from Yemen’s Sanaa on Monday as part of the two-month nationwide truce. The flight by national carrier Yemenia - also known as Yemen Airways - was bound for Jordan’s capital of Amman.

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First Flight out of Sanaa Airport Set to Take off on Monday

The first flight out of Yemen's Sanaa International Airport is set to take off on Monday after a number of obstacles have been overcome, announced Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak. The flight will head to the Jordanian capital Amman. The operation of flights from the airport, which is held…

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Yemen Presidential Council Accuses Houthis of Seeking to Renege on UN Truce

The Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) in Yemen accused on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias of seeking to renege on the two-month United Nations truce. The truce entered its fourth week on Saturday a day before the first flight out of Sanaa airport was delayed due to Houthi violations. The truce…

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Last-Minute Dispute Leads to Delay of First Flight as Part of Yemen Truce

A dispute between the Yemeni legitimate government and Iran-backed Houthi militias over details of the two-month truce agreement led to the delay of the first scheduled flight out of Sanaa on Sunday. The flight was set to fly to the Jordanian capital, Amman. The government accused the Houthis of violating…

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First commercial flight out of Sanaa in six years postponed

Rival sides trade blame after the Amman-Jordan flight planned as part of the UN-brokered truce indefinitely postponed.

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The overlooked town and its traders who are striving to make it a place that people want to visit

There's a perception that Ammanford often plays third fiddle to Carmarthen and Llanelli, but scratch beneath the surface and there's plenty of endeavour

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Arab Ministerial Committee Warns: Israeli Attacks in Aqsa Fuel Violence

The Arab ministerial committee condemned the Israeli attacks and violations against worshipers in the al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that they fuel the violence that threatens regional and global security and stability. The Arab ministerial committee in charge of international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in Jerusalem held an…

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Arab League urges Israel to stop Jewish prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque

The Arab League called on Israel on Thursday to end Jewish prayers inside the compound of Islam's third holiest shrine in East Jerusalem, warning it was a flagrant affront to Muslim feelings that could trigger wider conflict.

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Israeli Defense Minister Meets Jordan’s King Abdullah in Amman

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met Jordan's King Abdullah in Amman on Tuesday in an apparent joint effort to lower Israeli-Palestinian tensions as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches. Their talks focused on "regional and security challenges", an Israeli statement said. The meeting followed a two-day summit in Israel…

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Israel defense chief, Jordan's king discuss Ramadan calm

Israel’s defense minister has met with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman and they discussed maintaining calm in Jerusalem during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins in April

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Israeli defence minister meets Jordan's King Abdullah in Amman

Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz met Jordan's King Abdullah in Amman on Tuesday in an apparent joint effort to lower Israeli-Palestinian tensions as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches.

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Jordan's King: Regional Security Cannot Be Achieved without a Palestinian State

Jordan's King Abdullah II assured Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that Amman will always support Palestine, despite all challenges. Meeting Abbas in Ramallah, King Abdullah asserted that security and stability could not be achieved in the region without just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, which guarantees the establishment…

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Jordan King to Visit Ramallah to Ease Tension Ahead of Ramadan

Jordan's King Abdullah II will visit Ramallah soon to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in an attempt to contain a possible escalation during Ramadan month, according to the official Kan Channel. Kan said that the monarch plans to come to Ramallah on the eve of Ramadan and meet Abbas, who…

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UN Envoy to Yemen Prepares for 2nd Week of Consultations

The UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, is preparing to launch the second week of consultations with the Yemeni parties in Amman to reach a framework that leads to achieving a comprehensive settlement in the country. Informed Arab sources expect that the UN envoy will benefit from the militias'…

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Kalaburagi artist for Jordan

Kalaburagi-based artist Mohammed Ayazuddin Patel will participate in a three-day International Art Festival titled Colours of the World organised in collaboration with Amman Greater Municipality and SMD Foundation at Ras Al Ain Art Gallery, Amman in Jordan.

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Riyadh, Amman to Establish Joint Government Committee

Jordan’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yousef Shamali revealed a Saudi-Jordanian action plan to enhance economic, industrial and agricultural cooperation between the two countries. Shamali stressed that geopolitical variables, due to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and its effects on various supplies, necessitate deepening cooperation and coordination between Riyadh and Amman…

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Archaeologists find ritual hunt site in Jordanian desert from 7,000 B.C

Archaeologists have discovered a stone age site dating back to 7,000 B.C. in a remote desert in Jordan, with structures which show humans were rounding up and hunting gazelles much earlier than previously thought.

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Wheat blessing: Jordan’s grassroot movement for food sovereignty

Farming initiative promotes food independence in Jordan by converting unused urban land into productive wheat fields.

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King Abdullah II: Saudi Arabia’s Security is an Integral Part of Jordan, Region's Safety

Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the security of Saudi Arabia was an integral part of that of Jordan and the region, reiterating his condemnation of the Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. He also emphasized the consolidated brotherly ties that unite his country with Saudi Arabia and his keenness to enhance…

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Jordan: Critics denounce reforms ‘enlarging king’s authority’

A recent spate of constitutional amendments will give even more power to Jordan’s King Abdullah II.

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Nabil Suleiman Publishes His 23rd Novel

Syrian critic and author Nabil Suleiman has completed his 23rd novel, "Transformations of the Golden Human", published by Dar Khotot in Amman. The book’s back cover includes excerpts from a review written by Moroccan critic Dr. Said Yaqtin: "I would not exaggerate much if I said: There is no Arabic…

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Egypt, Jordan Pressure US over Two-State Solution

Egypt and Jordan resumed their initiatives to advance the peace plan in the region after coordinating with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Abbas discussed with Cairo and Amman ways to revive the peace process, stressing the need to move quickly to save the “two-state” solution before a “one-state” solution becomes the…

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