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Arab News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Jordan's King to deliver speech at the EU parliament
STRASBOURG: Jordan's King Abdullah II is set to deliver a speech at the European Union parliment in Strasbourg France on Tuesday. In his address, he is expected to focus on a range of issues, including the devastating war in Gaza and its consequences. This will be King Abdullah's sixth visit to the European Parliament, following his previous visits in 2002, 2007, 2012, 2015 and 2020. The king is also scheduled to meet European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
Kuwait Times
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Army, interior ministry forces depart for competition in Jordan
Army, interior ministry forces depart for competition in Jordan KUWAIT: A joint force from the Kuwait Armed Forces 25th Commando Brigade and the Ministry of Interior's Special Forces departed Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base this morning to participate in the 14th edition of the Annual Warrior Competition, held at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center in Jordan. In a statement, the Kuwait Armed Forces General Staff described the competition as one of the most prominent military contests, featuring elite special forces from friendly and allied countries competing in field challenges designed to simulate real combat scenarios. The event aims to enhance the operational efficiency of special units and foster the exchange of expertise in counterterrorism and special operations. — KUNA
Arab News
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Jordan pledges continued support for Lebanon's efforts to preserve security, stability, sovereignty
BEIRUT: During talks in Amman on Tuesday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, King Abdullah of Jordan reaffirmed his country's 'support to Lebanon in its efforts to preserve its security, stability, sovereignty and territorial unity.' The two leaders also emphasized 'the importance of preserving security and stability in Syria, which will help facilitate the voluntary and safe return of Syrian refugees' to their home country. Aoun praised Jordan for the role it has played, under the leadership of King Abdullah, 'in standing with Lebanon and its people, and providing support to the Lebanese army.' He also highlighted the importance of 'enhancing security and defense cooperation between both countries, particularly in the field of combating terrorism and smuggling.' In a joint statement, King Abdullah and Aoun stressed 'the need to immediately reinstate the ceasefire in Gaza, and ensure adequate humanitarian aid reaches all areas' of the territory. They rejected any plans to displace Palestinians, and urged Arab states and the wider international community to step up efforts to reach a just and comprehensive resolution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, based on a two-state solution. The king also warned of 'the danger of the unprecedented escalations and violence targeting Palestinians in the West Bank, and Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.' More broadly, the two leaders said it was important to maintaining coordination and consultation on all issues of mutual interest.
Ammon
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Ammon
Queen to King: You will always be my home
Ammon News - Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah on Tuesday marked her 32nd wedding anniversary with His Majesty King Abdullah, which falls today, June 10. To commemorate the occasion, the Queen shared a stunning and glamorous photo of herself alongside His Majesty the King on her official Instagram account. 'You will always be my home. Happy Anniversary ️,' Her Majesty captioned the photo.
The National
10-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Palestine prepare for vital Oman clash and hope a little Jordanian World Cup magic rubs off on them
The spectacular drone show that filled the skies above Amman last Thursday evening with messages of love and support for the Jordan national team may have gone, but the excitement of qualifying for a first World Cup still lingers on in this ancient city. Almost all of the billboards – digital and analogue – that frame the winding roads, display images of the team, messages of congratulations from the king or the star player Musa Al Taamari as well as Ali Olwan, the hat-trick hero from that 3-0 win over Oman that sealed the deal in Muscat. On Sunday evening in a busy shisha bar, just a long goal kick from the old Roman theatre, locals were watching Portugal beat Spain on penalties in the final of the Uefa Nations League, but among the smoke there was talk of how Jordan will do next summer in North America. For the fans, the habit of drinking lots of coffee and staying up to watch games past midnight will be a useful one in 2026. The team are also preparing – starting against Iraq on Tuesday evening. A week ago, it promised to be a tense, tight and potentially traumatic winner-takes-all affair, but now it is going to be more of a celebration following Jordan's win over Oman and Iraq's defeat to South Korea. Instead, the big match in Asia, the only one of any real meaning left in the third round of qualification, will kick off at exactly the same time just a few kilometres away. Suddenly, Palestine against Oman is the game to watch. A win for the 'home' team at the King Abdullah II Stadium – and it should feel like a home game as it is in the east of the city and near the biggest of the Palestinian refugee camps – would keep the most amazing football dream alive and send 'the Fedayoon' into the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifying, where six teams will compete for two more direct spots. In short, Palestine need the same result against Oman that Jordan managed. 'Jordan are an Arab national team and we are very proud of them,' Palestine coach Ihab Abujazar told The National. 'It is a big success for them, they are a strong team. They played well against Oman and now it is our turn. It is obviously an important match for us. We hope to translate all that we have been doing on to the pitch and win to get to the fourth round and bring happiness to the Palestinian people all over the world.' If Palestine can follow Jordan's example on the pitch, then they will be able to experience some of the same excitement off of it. 'The feeling here has been great for the past few days, especially as it was a little unexpected as most thought it would go down to the final game,' Palestine fan and Amman resident Omar Yousef told The National. 'I hope it inspires Palestine but the team doesn't need it, we have been close to going out of qualification a few times but when we needed to, we got a .result.' The latest was last week's gritty 2-0 win away in Kuwait, one that showed how far the team has come. Last year, Palestine finished second behind Australia in the second stage to join the last 18 in the third round where there have been two draws with the mighty South Korea. There is now a chance to move to within genuine touching distance of a World Cup. Considering the continuing devastation at home and playing all games away, just to get that close would be an achievement at least as impressive as Jordan's direct entry. 'We were so happy to be here and have a chance to play against teams like South Korea and their big stars but we showed that we can match them and that we deserve to be here.' said Yousef. 'Now we want more. If we can draw with South Korea in Korea then we can beat Oman in Amman, and then who knows?' A second night of World Cup celebration in Amman in the space of five days would be unprecedented in the city's long history. 'The mood here has been a little happier and brighter since Jordan qualified,' added Yousef. 'That spirit is making us dream.'
