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Jordan in a Week: How the Jordan Pass Changes the Visa Maths for Indian Travellers Visiting Petra and Wadi Rum

What the Jordan Pass Actually Does to Your BudgetJordan charges Indians a visa-on-arrival fee of JOD 40 (roughly ₹4,700) at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. The Jordan Pass, bought online before you land, costs JOD 70 to 80 depending on the tier you choose. That gap of JOD 30…

Times Life · Sep 28

£25bn Russian assets frozen by UK since start of Ukraine war, Treasury says

Statistics revealed the new total, which accounts for all assets that have been sanctioned by the UK since February 2022.

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

What 12 ancient skeletons discovered in a mysterious tomb in Petra could tell us about the ancient city

Twelve skeletons have been found in a large, 2,000-year-old tomb directly in front of the Khazneh (“Treasury”) in the city of Petra in Jordan. Alongside them, excavators have discovered grave goods made of pottery, bronze, iron and ceramics. There is much excitement among archaeologists because of what the rare opportunity…

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024