Lebanon PM in Jordan as Beirut pushes Hezbollah disarmament, Iran’s influence wanes Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam headed to Jordan following a similar visit by President Joseph Aoun two months ago, as the two countries seek deeper ties. Lebanon
Jordan to resume conscription in 2026, call up 6,000 men: What to know In 2026, 6,000 men born in 2007 will be drafted for a three-month training program. Jordan
Jordan, UAE military chiefs vow stronger defense ties in Amman meeting Jordan has moved to increase military cooperation with the UAE in recent years, including via joint exercises as the Hashemite Kingdom works to bolster its defenses. Jordan
Kurds, Damascus resume talks as Syria, Jordan FMs meet US envoy in Amman The meeting aims to address growing unrest and political demands amid Syria’s fragile efforts to rebuild. Syria
Analysis Trump tariffs, BRICS threats unlikely to erode Middle East’s trade war edge By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Jordan refuses to play Israel in FIBA Basketball World Cup: What to know Amid Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, an international backlash is affecting the country’s participation in global sports competitions. Jordan
As Iran ceasefire holds, Israel gas fields resume production: What to know Egypt and Jordan are increasingly reliant on Israel for gas despite tensions over Gaza, but the conflict with Iran threatened their imports. Israel
Tom Barrack talks Syria aid during Saudi Arabia, Jordan visits: What to know The US and EU recently lifted numerous sanctions on Syria, and the country received a massive wheat shipment on Wednesday. Syria
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal joins growing list of airlines flying to Syria Several regional airlines have resumed or plan to resume flights to Syria. Saudi Arabia
Jordan, Turkey, Syria FMs slam 'Israeli expansionism' after Ankara meeting Jordanian, Turkish and Syrian top diplomats have criticized Israeli attacks on Syria. Turkey
Analysis Jordan Muslim Brotherhood ban setback for Islamists but holds risks for Amman The populist Islamist movement had increasingly challenged the government since the start of the Gaza war. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood: Here's what to know about the group The Muslim Brotherhood, which calls for the Islamization of society, is popular throughout parts of the Arab world but has been banned by several countries in the region. Jordan
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood as king visits Saudi Arabia The decision follows an alleged plot against Jordan that authorities said was linked to the Islamist organization. Jordan
Jordan foils 'sabotage' plot involving rockets and drones, 16 arrested Jordan said the members of the group received training in Lebanon, as Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed solidarity with the kingdom. Jordan
Israeli incursion into southern Syria kills 6 as Jordan condemns: What we know At least six people were killed by Israeli shelling in southern Syria’s Koya, per Syrian authorities. Syria
Four accused smugglers killed on Jordan-Syria border: What we know Jordan’s border forces killed four drug smugglers attempting to cross from Syria, seizing weapons and narcotics in the latest crackdown on smuggling along the border. Jordan
Jordan’s king hosts Sharaa amid Israeli escalation in Syria Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Jordan on Wednesday, his third foreign visit since taking office, while Israeli airstrikes targeted military positions in Syria. Syria
