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by: Maher Ghordlo Amman — Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates conveyed genuine consolations to the gracious people and government of Malaysia. The Asian country was devastated by floods affecting several districts. The floods claimed tens of lives, leaving many wounded and forced thousands to evict their homes. The ministry's official spokesman, Haitham Abu … Continue reading Jordan Consoles Malaysia over Flood Victims
Amman — The 2020-2030 National Strategy for Reproductive and Sexual Health, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF), was launched by the Higher Population Council (HPC). According to a joint statement, Ilham Khreisat, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health for Administrative and Financial Affairs, said that Jordan has made great strides in … Continue reading Launching of National Strategy for Reproductive and Sexual Health
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 — At the closing ceremony of a training workshop by Jordan Exporters Association (JEA), in cooperation with the Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFOC) for industrial companies and businesswomen in the food and cosmetics sectors, president of Jea, Ahmad Khudari said that JEA seeks, through its activities, to help Jordanian companies and businesswomen increase industrial … Continue reading Jordanian Companies and Businesswomen Canadian Market Workshop
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 — 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
Beijing — China's Internet of Things (IoT) market is expected to surpass $300 billion in 2025, according to an industry report. A report released by research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) on Sunday predicted that the figure will account for about 26.1 percent of the total global IoT market volume. "In the next five years, … Continue reading IoT Market in China to Surpass $300 Billion in 2025
Petra — A total of 41,466 guests visited Petra city during November of this year, the highest number of monthly tourists since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, 2020, the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) said on Thursday. According to PDTRA statistics, the tourists included 32,903 foreign visitors, 2,093 Arab visitors … Continue reading Petra Sees Highest Guest Numbers since Pandemic Outbreak
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