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Emirati-Turkish man extradited to UAE from Jordan: State media

Human rights groups say Khalaf al-Rumaithi was among dozens of the UAE critics who faced an ‘unfair’ mass trial.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah denies links to drug kingpin killed in Syria

The head of Lebanon's powerful armed group Hezbollah on Friday denied his group was involved in narcotics smuggling and said it had no links to an alleged drug kingpin killed in Syria this week.

Reuters

Analysis-Arabs bring Syria's Assad back into fold but want action on drugs trade

Having brought President Bashar al-Assad in from the cold, Arab states want him to rein in Syria's flourishing drugs trade in exchange for even closer ties. But as Damascus makes its own demands, the way ahead appears far from simple.

Reuters

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What is Captagon, the addictive drug mass-produced in Syria?

The drug, often smuggled to Gulf states, has been a key topic in discussions over Syria’s re-entry to the Arab League.

Al Jazeera

Jordan strikes Iran-linked drugs factory in southern Syria - sources

Jordan carried out rare air strikes on southern Syria on Monday, hitting a Iran-linked drugs factory and killing a smuggler allegedly behind big hauls across the two countries' border, local and intelligence sources said.

Reuters

Jordan ends emergency laws that stifled public freedoms

Jordan on Sunday ended laws enacted at the start of COVID-19 that gave the authorities powers to enforce a state of emergency that rights groups said were used as an excuse to suppress civic and political liberties.

Reuters

Israel hands over Jordanian lawmaker accused of arms smuggling

Imad al-Adwan was held at an Israeli-controlled border crossing for allegedly smuggling more than 200 guns in his car.

Al Jazeera

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Foreign royals bring colourful fashion to London coronation

Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Rania of Jordan were among royals wearing pastel hues.

The Independent UK

Queen Rania of Jordan is serving us immaculate spring dressing for the Coronation of King Charles III

Queen Rania of Jordan is a vision in Tamara Ralph Couture

Marie Claire

CSO conductor Riccardo Muti to visit Syrian refugee camp

While in Jordan for a symphony concert, Muti plans to visit the Zaatari camp, a symbol of the long-running Syrian refugee situation and home to about 80,000 refugees nearly 11 years after it was set up near the Syrian border.

Chicago Sun-Times

Italian Conductor Muti to Visit Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan

Italian conductor Riccardo Muti plans to visit Syrian musicians living in the vast Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan on the sidelines of his annual Roads of Friendship concert series that aims to use music to build bridges and help those affected by war. Muti will conduct Italian and Jordanian musicians…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Italian conductor Muti to visit Syrian refugee camp

The Independent UK

Ancient Roman camps from secret military mission spotted using Google Earth

An archaeologist using Google Earth has spotted the traces of three Roman military camps in the southern Jordanian desert, prompting a rethink of the region's history.

LiveScience

Boxing Worlds: Ashish advances with hard-fought win

Boxer Ashish Chaudhary's "dream" is to fulfill his late father's desire to see an Olympic medal around his neck. In March 2020, just before the Olympic qualifiers in Jordan, Ashish lost his father who was ailing for a long time.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Contacts Intensify over Syria’s Return to Arab League

Jordan kicked off a series of contacts with Arab countries and officials in wake of its hosting of a meeting of regional envoys on Monday to discuss Syria’s return to the Arab League. The meeting was attended by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq and Syria. Soon after…

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75 Years After the Nakba, Palestinians Still Long for Return

From her modest home in the blockaded Gaza Strip, Amina al-Dabai remembers the very different world in which she grew up more than seven decades ago. Born in 1934, Dabai was still only a child when Israel was created on May 14, 1948. Now she is one of 5.9 million…

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Amman Meeting Discusses Return of Syrian Refugees from Neighboring Countries

A new consultative meeting on Syria, held Monday in Amman, discussed the return of Syrian refugees from neighboring countries and methods for the Syrian state to extend its control over its territory. The meeting included Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan, Iraq, Fouad Hussein, Egypt, Sameh Shoukry, Jordan,…

Al Jazeera

Syria agrees to curb drug trade in meeting with Arab ministers

The landmark talks come as efforts continue by some Arab states to reintegrate Syria into the Arab League.

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Jordan FM: Regional Talks with Syria Step toward Solution

Jordan's top diplomat said on Monday that regional talks with Syria are a step in the right direction to end a decade of the war-torn country’s political isolation and bring Damascus back into the Arab fold. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi's remarks came as Jordan hosted a meeting of envoys…

The Independent UK

Regional talks on Syria's fate kick off in Jordanian capital

Regional leaders are meeting in Jordan to discuss Syria’s return to the Arab fold and a Jordanian proposal to reach a “political solution” to the Syrian conflict

Reuters

Syria agrees to curb drug trade at Arab ministers meeting

Syria has agreed to help end drug trafficking across its borders with Jordan and Iraq, according to a statement issued after a landmark meeting on Monday of Arab diplomats developing a roadmap to end Syria's 12-year conflict.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan to Host Talks on Syria’s Return to Arab League

Jordan will host a meeting of Arab foreign ministers and Syria's top diplomat on Monday to discuss Syria's return to the Arab League as part of a broader political settlement of Syria's more than decade-old conflict, officials said. The meeting, to be attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad and…

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Jordan Drawn with US, Lebanon with France in Basketball World Cup

The United States will open Basketball World Cup play against New Zealand this summer, with Greece and Jordan also awaiting the Americans in the group stage. And the earliest the US can see France in an Olympic final rematch is the semifinals. FIBA held the World Cup draw in Manila…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Ship Carries Out Largest Evacuation Since Sudan Fighting Broke Out

A Saudi-flagged ship arrived Saturday at the King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah, carrying the largest number of evacuees since evacuations from Sudan kicked off. The Saudi-flagged ship “Amana” carried 20 Saudi citizens, as well as 1,866 nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from different nationalities, including: Thailand, Australia, Rwanda,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan Affirms that Arrested Lawmaker in Israel Not Subject to Abusive Practices

Jordan's Foreign Ministry affirmed that lawmaker Imad al-Adwan, who was arrested by Israeli authorities a few days ago for allegedly smuggling weapons and gold, is in good health and not subjected to any abusive practices, physically or psychologically. The deputy, who does not enjoy immunity outside of Jordan, asked to…

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