Jordan’s King Abdullah promises to confront ‘terrorists’ after Karak attack
King tells parliament attackers ‘are not of us’ and warns that Israeli expansionism is greatest threat to the region.
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Jordan king, prince appear together for first time since rift
The government had accused Prince Hamzah of involvement in a conspiracy to ‘destabilise’ the kingdom’s security.
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Jordan’s Prince Hamzah signs letter declaring loyalty to king
Palace says Hamzah signed letter affirming commitment to King Abdullah II, in sign that rift in royal family is easing.
Jordan prince ‘under house arrest’ amid security crackdown
Authorities deny former Crown Prince Hamzah arrested, but say he has been asked to stop ‘destabilising activities’.
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Jordan’s elections explained in 500 words
Elections were first held in 1989 but Parliament’s power remains limited with the king choosing the PM and the senate.
Jordan appoints new Qatar envoy, two years after downgrading ties
Amman moves to restore normal ties with Qatar more than two years after withdrawing its ambassador over Gulf crisis.
Inching away from Saudi-UAE axis, Jordan restores ties with Qatar
Qatar hosts tens of thousands of skilled Jordanian workers whose remittances help the faltering economy back home.
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Jordan’s Angry Tribes
Why have Jordan’s powerful tribes been putting pressure on King Abdullah and the country’s ruling royal family?
Published On 4 Jul 2019
Jordan king backs Palestine-Israel two-state solution
King Abdullah tells Trump adviser Jared Kushner that Middle East peace is only possible with a Palestinian state.
Kushner’s squeeze play on Jordan’s King Abdullah
Trump’s son-in-law will likely use Jordan’s economic and water crises to force the king to accept the ‘ultimate deal’.
Jordanian king accepts resignations over deadly floods
Tourism and education ministers quit after flooding kills 21 people, most of whom were school children and teachers.
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