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India stun Lebanon 64-62 to end 8-year drought and reclaim Asia's top 8 spot, face China in quarters

NAGPUR: It took eight long years for Indian cagers to end the play-off drought, and the boys in blue did it in style when they upset U-18 Asia Cup favourites Lebanon 64-62 to confirm their last eight berth at the Prince Hamza Hall in Jordan on Friday.

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2024

India rally to outplay Kuwait 62-51 for first win in U-18 Asia Cup basketball

NAGPUR: Indian cagers rallied superbly to register a thumping 62-51 victory over Kuwait and record their first win in the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup after suffering two loses at Jordan on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2024

World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Teams, groups, format, schedule, favourites

When do the AFC qualifiers take place for the World Cup? How many countries are playing? Al Jazeera answers.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2024

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Bionic-suit charity campaigner Claire Lomas dies after accident in Jordan

She completed 2012 London Marathon in 17 days and raised nearly £1m after being paralysed in a riding fall

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2024

Jordan: Petra's tourism authority cracks down on Bedouin cave dwellers

One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan welcomes several hundred thousand tourists each year. It dates back to 300 BC and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. For centuries, Bedouins have inhabited its caves, but many have recently been…

France 24 · Aug 29, 2024

Lynda Kom stars with brace in Odisha FC’s winning start in AFC Women’s Champions League

Far away from their base in Bhubaneswar, Odisha FC Women took a confident step towards the first-ever AFC Women’s Champions League in the Jordanian industrial town of Zarqa.

The Times of India · Aug 26, 2024

Jordan Warns Of Potential Wider Mideast War After Israel-Lebanon Clashes

Jordan warns of potential escalation in Israel-Lebanon conflict and calls for adherence to UN Resolution 1701 to prevent broader conflict in the Middle East.

Iran's Growing Influence Poses Threat To Jordan's Security

Iran's focus on Jordan as a 'terror front' raises concerns about destabilization in the region.

Israel Accuses Iran And Hamas Of Smuggling Weapons Into Jordan

Israeli Foreign Minister raises concerns about Iran and Hamas destabilizing Jordan and the West Bank. Tensions escalate following the assassination of Hama...

Airlines cancel flights to Israel, Jordan and Lebanon as Middle East tension mounts

The Foreign Office is warning against travel to Israel and Lebanon

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024

Jordan in last-ditch effort to prevent Iran retaliating for Haniyeh killing

Foreign minister’s rare visit to Tehran appears likely to fail given Iranian insistence on making a decisive response

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024

Jordan's top diplomat to make rare visit to Iran as regional tensions soar

Jordan’s foreign minister is traveling to Iran on what would be the first official visit by a senior official of the close U.S. ally in two decades

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2024

US Secretary Of State Discusses Ceasefire Efforts With Regional Officials

US Secretary of State Blinken engages with Qatar and Jordan on ceasefire talks following Hamas leader Haniyeh's death.

Jordan’s Umm al-Jimal village added to UNESCO heritage list

The earliest structures at the site date back to the first century AD, when it formed part of the Nabataean Kingdom.

Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024

Gaza conflict could fuel IS and al-Qaida revival, security experts warn

Officials and analysts warn of evidence of increased Islamic State and al-Qaida militant activity across Middle East

LiveScience · Jul 12, 2024

Remains of hundreds of 7,000-year-old 'standing stone circles' discovered in Saudi Arabia

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have now excavated eight ancient stone circles that likely served as homes to people more than 7,000 years ago.

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2024

Record Israeli land grab fuels already soaring tension in the West Bank

Israel has reportedly approved its largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades, according to a report released on July 3 by Israeli anti-settlement watchdog, Peace Now. The seizure involves more than 12 sq km of land in a key corridor bordering Jordan.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024

‘I panic when my phone rings’: the plight of Palestinians in Jordan

In kingdom where half of people have Palestinian roots, rulers try to balance US ties with calls for action on Gaza war

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2024

The ‘tricky balancing act’: Jordan’s dilemma on Israel and Gaza

As protests rage and tourism dwindles, kingdom must juggle its close ties to US with demands for end to conflict

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024

Palestine plans to play World Cup home qualifiers in the West Bank after record success

The country already has support from a number of its opponents

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2024

Climate crisis sees rise in illegal water markets in the Middle East

In Jordan’s cities, green tanker trucks supplying water are a common sight. The average Jordanian only receives one and a half days of access to piped water per week. When taps run dry, citizens and business owners pick up the phone to order a water delivery to fill their rooftop…

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2024

France, Jordan Urge Israel To Lift Gaza Aid Restrictions

French President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan Monday called on Israel to lift all land-based "restrictions" on the delivery of aid to war-torn Gaza, the presidency said.

Jordanian Army Officers Killed In Humanitarian Aid Convoy Accident

Tragic accident on Dead Sea Highway claims lives of two Jordanian army officers delivering aid to Gaza Strip. Jordan mourns the fallen heroes and remains c...

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024

Jordan says at least 14 pilgrims die during Hajj amid searing heat in Mecca

Saudi Arabia authorities urge pilgrims to protect themselves from extreme heat, hydrate and use umbrellas.

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