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Baghdad — The Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yousef Shamali, on behalf on Prime Minister Bisher Khaswaneh, opened earlier today the Jordanian industry fair in Baghdad, in which 95 Jordanian companies are participating. During his stay in Baghdad, the minister will meet with a number of Iraqi ministers and officials to discuss economic cooperation, … Continue reading Industry Minister Inaugurates Industry Fair in Baghdad
Beijing — A cargo ship sank off the coast of Yantai, Shandong Province, eastern China. A total of 14 crew members were on board when the accident occurred, according to the country’s rescue bureau, which received a report of the accident at 4:43 a.m. At least four people were killed and seven were missing. A … Continue reading Rescue Helicopter and Vessel Dispatched to Search for Missing Crew
Amman — Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned attacks that targeted a mosque and a bus in Nigeria and left dozens of people dead or injured. Ministry spokesperson Haitham Abu Al-Ful reiterated the Kingdom's condemnation and denunciation of such terror acts, which "run contrary to all humanitarian and religious values and principles". He … Continue reading Jordan Condemns Nigeria Terrorist Attacks
Amman — Police arrested the primary suspect, a man, who allegedly shot and killed a male victim in his early 20s in Mashari area, northern Jordan Valley, on Wednesday and fled the scene, the Public Security Department spokesperson said. A special team was tasked with locating the suspect. The team managed to locate the suspect's … Continue reading Police Arrests Primary Suspect in Wednesday’s Shooting
London — The High Court has ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited from the UK to the US. The US won its appeal against a January UK court ruling that Assange could not be extradited due to concerns over his mental well-being. Judges were reassured by US promises to reduce the risk … Continue reading Court Rules to Extradite Wikileaks Founder
Amman — Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates extended condolences on Thursday to the government and people of India over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of the Indian Chief of Defense Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others. The Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed near Coonoor city. Gen Rawat, 63, was … Continue reading Ministry of Foreign Affairs Extends Condolences to India
Tunis — Gen. Moatasem Abu Shattal, deputy director of the Public Security Directorate (PSD), and other high ranking police officers represent Jordan in the 45th Conference of Arab Police and Security Leaders, which opened today to discuss means to enhance pan-Arab cooperation in the security field. In his opening speech, Tunisian Minister of Interior, Tawfiq … Continue reading Jordan Represented in Arab Police and Security Leaders 45th Conference
Amman — A NATO Defence College delegation, headed by Lt. Gen. Oliver Rittmann, Tuesday visited the Royal Jordanian National Defence College, where they were welcomed by the college's commander Brig. Gen. Awad Tarawneh and the head and members of the Guidance Committee. The visit was to learn about security threats and challenges facing the various … Continue reading NATO Defence College Delegation Visits Royal Jordanian National Defence College
Istanbul — Minister of Public Works and Housing, Yahya Kasbi, on Monday took part in the 12th Bosphorus Summit in Turkey's commercial capital Istanbul. The two-day event, organized by the International Cooperation Platform (ICP), is held under the theme of "Challenges for a Better World," with top officials, experts and academics discussing foreign economic relations, … Continue reading Jordan Participates in 12th Bosphorus Summit
Amman — The "Business Creation Joint Event" held a meeting Monday under the project "BESTMEDGRAPE", which is implemented in cooperation with the European Union and partner countries to review the project's latest achievements. The project, carried out by the Jordan Society for Scientific Research, Entrepreneurship and Creativity (JSSREC), aims to provide business opportunities, enhance social … Continue reading Experts Discuss Using Nanotechnology in Grape Crops
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