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bbc.co.uksports6 days ago
Jordan Reaches First World Cup After Decades of Qualification Efforts
Jordan will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament after securing qualification through the Asian confederation process. The team opens against Austria and could face Argentina in its final group match.
bbc.co.uksports6 days ago
Jordan and Uzbekistan prepare for first World Cup matches
Jordan faces Austria on Wednesday while Uzbekistan opens against Colombia. Both teams secured qualification last year and will play three group-stage games each.
dimsumdaily.hkfinance11 days ago
Jordan intercepts 20 Iranian missiles aimed at U.S. command center
Jordan's military intercepted 20 missiles launched from Iran on Thursday. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the missiles targeted a U.S. command center inside the kingdom.
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mining.comworld46 days ago
Petra Tourism Drops Sharply Amid Regional Conflicts
Ancient site in Jordan has seen visitor numbers collapse since the war in Gaza began, with the subsequent Iran conflict reducing tourism to almost nothing. Souvenir seller Saidat described opening every day without knowing whether earnings will cover living costs. Petra, once a m…
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dailyalert.orgworld47 days ago
Jordan Conducts Airstrikes on Alleged Drug Labs in Syria's Suwayda Province
Jordanian air forces targeted drug production sites in Syria's Suwayda province on May 4, 2026, amid concerns over the Captagon trade. The strikes hit facilities linked to a local militia, with Jordanian officials citing coordination with Syria's new government. The action highli…
mondoweiss.networld50 days ago
Jordan Conducts Airstrike on Suspected Drugs and Weapons Site in Syria's Sweida Province
Jordanian forces conducted a strike on a drugs and weapons storage facility in Sweida, Syria. The province, largely outside Damascus' control, has been a target for Jordan's cross-border operations against smuggling networks. These efforts focus on Captagon, a Syrian-made ampheta…
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Jordanian Armed Forces Strike Arms and Drug Trafficking Sites on Syria Border
The Jordanian Armed Forces conducted strikes on arms and drug trafficking sites along the Jordan-Syria border early Sunday morning to prevent smuggling into Jordan. The operation targeted factories, workshops, and warehouses used by traffickers.
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