Jordan sounds alarm over Israeli incursion into West Bank Israeli military operations in the occupied West Bank have heightened concerns among Jordanian officials of increasing instability on their border. Jordan
Israel's vegetable prices soar as Turkey, Jordan ties strain: What we know On May 2, the Turkish Trade Ministry suspended all trade with Israel “until humanitarian aid is allowed into the Gaza Strip without restrictions.” Israel
Middle East athletes rack up 44 medals at Paris Olympics Ten Middle Eastern countries won medals at this year's Paris games. Algeria
Biden and Jordanian king speak as US scrambles to avert regional war The call between the two leaders came as the Middle East braces for Iran's expected retaliation against Israel following last week's back-to-back assassinations. Jordan
Jordan’s tourism revenue triples The increase follows Syrians being able to travel easily to Jordan again. Jordan
Inflation up more than 3% in Jordan during first half of 2022 The inflation rates in Turkey, Egypt and other countries in the region are considerably higher. Jordan
Jordan increases renewable energy use Jordan does not have large oil and gas reserves, unlike other countries in the region. Jordan
World Bank official: Lebanon, Yemen, Syria most food-insecure in region Many states across the Middle East and North Africa meet the criteria for food insecurity, experts said at a US Institute of Peace event. Syria
Saudi Arabia, Jordan strengthen ties with energy, mining deals Saudi Arabia is now a major investor in Jordan. Jordan
UAE, Egypt, Jordan agree to $10 billion investment partnership The Abu Dhabi investment firm ADQ will manage the funds, which will focus on food security and industrial integration in the region. Gulf
Jordanian official says Captagon seizures on track to double this year The drug is being smuggled from Syria. Jordan
Biden to meet Jordan’s king during Washington visit King Abdullah is also expected at the Pentagon later this week. Jordan
Water scarcity in Jordan threatens nature reserve of rare Arabian gazelle Water collection and a lack of available supplies are putting nature reserves in the east of the country under increasing pressure. Jordan
Saudi Arabia sends $50 million to Jordan for budget as economy falters The Jordanian government is working to close tax loopholes and increase its revenue collection amid its economic struggle. Jordan
Jordanians turn to cryptocurrency despite ban Despite the risk in the cryptocurrency trading market, it remains largely unregulated in Jordan, where thousands have invested amid lack of job opportunities. Jordan
Jordanian forces shoot alleged drug smugglers on snowy border with Syria There has been a series of large drug busts in the Middle East recently. Jordan
