Mohammed Khair al-Rawashdeh
Arab World Jordan's King Abdullah II with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman (Royal Hashemite Court)

Jordan’s King Rejects ‘Collective Punishment’ for Gaza Residents

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is increasing his efforts to "stop the aggression" against the Gaza Strip, knowing that such a demand can't be achieved…

Mohammed Khair al-Rawashdeh (Amman) Kifah Zboun (Ramallah)
Arab World Former Jordanian Prime Minister Marouf Al-Bakhit. (AP photo)

Former Jordanian Prime Minister Passes Away

Former Jordanian Prime Minister Marouf Al-Bakhit has passed away after a long battle with illness. Al-Bakhit died on Saturday and was buried in his hometown…

Mohammed Khair al-Rawashdeh (Amman)
Arab World Jordanian Prime Minister Bishr Khasawneh

Jordanian Ministers Resign in Preparation for Cabinet Reshuffle

Jordanian government ministers, on Monday, tendered their resignations in anticipation of a cabinet reshuffle, marking the seventh such reshuffle since the…

Mohammed Khair al-Rawashdeh (Amman)
Arab World Members of the Jordanian security authorities in Amman (File Photo - Reuters)

Three Members of Terror Cell Killed in Jordan After Escape of Two

A statement released by the Jordanian Public Security Department, or PSD, following the killing of three wanted individuals, raised a plethora of questions…

Mohammed Khair al-Rawashdeh (Amman)
Arab World Amman Meeting Discusses Return of Syrian Refugees from Neighboring Countries

Amman Meeting Discusses Return of Syrian Refugees from Neighboring Countries

A new consultative meeting on Syria, held Monday in Amman, discussed the return of Syrian refugees from neighboring countries and methods for the Syrian state…

Mohammed Khair al-Rawashdeh (Amman)
Arab World Jordan Affirms that Arrested Lawmaker in Israel Not Subject to Abusive Practices

Jordan Affirms that Arrested Lawmaker in Israel Not Subject to Abusive Practices

Jordan's Foreign Ministry affirmed that lawmaker Imad al-Adwan, who was arrested by Israeli authorities a few days ago for allegedly smuggling weapons and gold…

Mohammed Khair al-Rawashdeh (Amman)
Arab World Former Jordanian PM Mudar Badran Passes Away

Former Jordanian PM Mudar Badran Passes Away

Mudar Badran, a retired former Jordanian intelligence director, head of the royal court, and prime minister, will be buried on Sunday. He withdrew from…

Mohammed Khair al-Rawashdeh (Amman)
Interviews Abu Al-Ragheb: King Abdullah Warned Bush against Opening Gates of Hell in Iraq

Abu Al-Ragheb: King Abdullah Warned Bush against Opening Gates of Hell in Iraq

Former Jordanian Prime Minister Ali Abu Al-Ragheb revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat, and for the first time, the behind-the-scenes dealings related to the build up…

Mohammed Khair al-Rawashdeh (Amman)