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Day: November 19, 2023

House Foreign Committee and Brazilian Envoy Discuss Gaza Crisis

AMMAN – During a recent meeting with Brazilian Ambassador to Jordan, Marcio Fagundes, the Lower House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Khaldoun Haina, focused on the urgent need to halt Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip, address the humanitaria…

Jordan’s Mosques Open as Shelters amid Adverse Weather Conditions

AMMAN – Dr. Mohammed Khalaileh, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Holy Sites, issued a directive on Sunday for mosques across Jordan to serve as shelters during the ongoing adverse weather conditions.According to Jordan News Agency, in a circul…

Al al-Bayt University Explores Academic Cooperation with Mexico

MADABA – Dr. Osama Nusair, President of Al al-Bayt University (AABU), met with the Mexican Ambassador to Jordan, Roberto Rodriguez-Hernandez, and his delegation on Sunday to discuss potential frameworks for academic and cultural cooperation.According t…

White House Refutes Reports of Israel-Hamas Truce Agreement

WASHINGTON D.C. – The White House on Sunday denied the existence of a US-mediated agreement between Israel and Hamas regarding the release of Israeli prisoners in Gaza in exchange for a temporary ceasefire.According to Jordan News Agency, as reported b…

Jordanian Cabinet Approves New Bylaws in Various Sectors

AMMAN – In a significant move towards regulatory reform, the Jordanian Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Dr. Bishr Khasawneh, approved several new bylaws in its latest session held on Sunday.According to Jordan News Agency, the Cabinet ratified the Licens…

Amman Stock Exchange Ends Trading Session on a Slight Decline

AMMAN – The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) concluded its trading session on Sunday with a marginal decrease, closing at 2,640 points, a 0.02 percent drop from the previous session.According to Jordan News Agency, a total of 2.8 million shares were traded, …

UN Human Rights Commissioner Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

GENEVA – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Trk on Sunday urgently called for a ceasefire in Gaza, in response to the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in the region.According to Jordan News Agency, the recent events in Gaza, includ…

UNRWA Struggles with Half of Required Fuel Supply in Gaza

GAZA CITY – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has reported that it is receiving only half of the fuel necessary to maintain its operations in the besieged Gaza Strip.According to Jordan News Agency, UNRWA’s media…

PSD Issues Weather Alerts for Upcoming Severe Conditions

AMMAN – The Public Security Department (PSD) has once again alerted the public about the severe weather expected in the upcoming hours. The forecast includes heavy rainfall, reduced visibility, and potential hazards on wet roads across the Kingdom.Acco…

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