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Bangladesh Ambassador joins factory workers for lunch in Jordan
Bangladesh Ambassador to Jordan Nahida Sobhan visited the largest garments factory in Jordan and assured the Bangladeshi workers of Classic Fashion Apparels that the Embassy would always stand by them to ensure their rights and welfare.
RBM demands release of overseas journalist Selim Akash
The Reporters for Bangladeshi Migrants (RBM) on Saturday demanded immediate release of journalist Selim Akash who has been arrested recently in Jordan after writing a report on the condition of overseas Bangladeshis.
Royal Jordanian Airlines suspends flights to Rome
Royal Jordanian Airlines on Wednesday said it has suspended its Amman-Rome flights, starting from Feb. 26, 2020, until further notice.
Jordan, Qatar discuss ties, Mideast issues
King Abdullah II of Jordan held talks with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Amman on Sunday, discussing the strong ties between the two countries and means to advance cooperation, in addition to the latest regional developments.
Sanity hearing delayed for man who said God told him to die
A sanity hearing was delayed for a Louisiana man who told authorities God instructed him to end his life before a fiery crash that killed another driver.
Jordan says Israeli occupation root cause of conflict, violence
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Wednesday that the Israeli occupation was the root cause of conflict and violence.
Jordan says recalled ambassador to return to Israel
The Jordanian foreign minister said on Monday that the country's ambassador to Israel will return to Tel Aviv after having been recalled over the Israeli continued detention of two Jordanians.
Israel says land lease deal with Jordan extended
A decades-long deal enabling Israel to lease a Jordanian border territory has been extended by six months, the Israeli military said Sunday.
Jordan reaffirms two-state solution as only way to solve Palestinian issue
Jordan on Wednesday reaffirmed a two-state solution as the only way to resolve the Palestinian issue and to create comprehensive peace.
Attacker stabs 8 at popular Jordanian tourist site
A lone attacker on Wednesday stabbed eight people, including four foreign tourists and their tour guide, at a popular archaeological site in northern Jordan, official state-run media said.