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
Analysis As Trump’s aid freeze tests Jordan’s economic stability, can Gulf and China offer lifeline? The tensions created by the American president pressing Jordan to accept forcibly displaced Palestinians could lead Amman to boost ties with US rival China, Europe and others. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Jordan’s dependence on US foreign aid puts king in bind By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Jordan downs drone carrying drugs from Syria in 9th incident this year The incident is the ninth this year as Jordan battles increasing drug smuggling attempts from neighboring Syria. Jordan
Israel’s energy minister visits UAE, touts trilateral deal with Jordan Senior officials in Israel, the UAE, Jordan and the United States hope to have the final agreements of the Prosperity Project signed at the COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai this upcoming November. Israel
From Egypt to Iran, heatwave compounds Middle East electricity problems, climate change burdens Countries like Iraq are particularly susceptible to climate change, as recurring blackouts make it harder to stay cool indoors. Kuwait
Jordan, Palestinians condemn visit by Israel’s Ben-Gvir to Temple Mount After two largely-criticized visits since the beginning of the year to the site, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Temple Mount compound again, on the Jewish holy day of Tisha B’Av. Israel
Jordan’s LGBTQ community faces increased attacks, including from Islamists Jordan’s LGBTQ community is increasingly under attack, leaving them with few options and spaces for safety. Jordan
Work on Israel-Saudi land bridge has begun, Israeli Foreign Ministry confirms The project will facilitate the transfer of goods in trucks intially between the UAE, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Israel
In Turkey visit, Jordan's FM says Ankara, Amman on same page on Syrians The foreign minister of Jordan, whose country hosted a series of mediation meetings between Damascus and other Arab capitals, traveled to Ankara after meeting with Assad in Syria. Turkey
Jordan shoots down drone carrying drugs from Syria The operation is the latest effort by Jordanian authorities to curb drug smuggling from neighboring Syria. Syria
UK introduces $13 online visas for GCC, Jordanian nationals Gulf nationals previously paid £30 ($37.63) per visit to the UK, while Jordanians paid £100 ($125.42) for a visit visa. Gulf
Jordan erupts in celebrations for Prince Hussein’s wedding to Saudi Rajwa Alseif Prince Hussein, who is next in line to the throne, married a member of a prominent Saudi family in a ceremony which attracted VIPs and visitors from around the world. Jordan
Jordan extradites dissident to UAE, alarming rights groups The move outraged rights groups that expressed concerns about human rights violations Khalaf Abdul Rahman Humaid al-Rumaithi is likely to face upon his return to the UAE. United Arab Emirates
Suspected Jordanian airstrike kills Syrian drug trafficker on border The airstrike coming one day after Syria’s re-admission to the Arab League reportedly killed Marai al-Ramthan, a notorious drug dealer. Jordan
