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Biden says he's decided on response to drone attack that killed American troops in Jordan
World | January 31, 2024 7:14 ISTAccording to local reports, the Pentagon is planning "waves of attacks" on Iran-backed forces as Biden faces pressure to respond without escalating a wider war. At least three American troops were killed and around 40 injured after a drone struck US base Tower 22 in Jordan.
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Enemy drone used to attack US forces in Jordan mistaken for American one, suggests report
World | January 30, 2024 12:10 ISTThe drone strike by suspected Iran-backed forces at Tower 22 killed three US troops and wounded more than 40 others. This marked a dangerous escalation in the fragile situation of the Middle East as the Biden administration faces pressure to retaliate without further spurring the conflict.
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'Not seeking war against Iran', says US as it plans 'waves of attacks' after Jordan strike
World | January 30, 2024 10:51 ISTThe situation develops as US President Joe Biden faces increasing pressure, particularly from Republicans, to respond to attacks by Iran-backed forces in the Middle East. Many Republicans believe that Biden's modest policies have resulted in the attack as tensions rise in the region.
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Three Americans killed, many injured in drone attack by Iran-backed militia in Jordan, says Biden
World | January 28, 2024 22:50 ISTThey were the first US fatalities in months of strikes against American forces across the Middle East by Iranian-backed militias amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, increasing the risk of escalation.
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Blinken meets Jordan's king in an attempt to avert Israel-Hamas war from spreading in entire Mideast
World | January 07, 2024 14:58 ISTJordan and other Arab states have been highly critical of Israel's actions and have eschewed public support for long-term planning, arguing that the fighting must end before such discussions can begin.
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Jordan airdrops humanitarian aid in Gaza with help from US, Israel as bombardment intensifies
World | November 06, 2023 11:04 ISTJordan reportedly coordinated with the United States and Israel to conduct the airdrop in Gaza. Although humanitarian aid has been allowed through Rafah border crossing, UN agencies said that they are not enough to handle the current crisis after Israel's besiegement of the Strip.
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Blinken steps up his frantic diplomacy in Jordan as Netanyahu rejects his bid to halt war
World | November 04, 2023 15:07 ISTAfter Netanyahu outrightly rejected Blinken's call for pause, he reached Jordan's national capital and met with senior Jordanian and other Arab officials, who remain angry and deeply suspicious of Israel as it intensifies its war against Hamas.
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Jordan: 13 killed, nearly 250 fall ill following toxic gas release, explosion at Aqaba port
World | June 28, 2022 9:09 ISTAl-Mamlaka TV, another official outlet, said 199 were still being treated in hospitals. The Public Security Directorate said a total of 251 people were injured.
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Turkey added to FATF's 'gray list', Pakistan to remain there
World | October 22, 2021 8:28 ISTBeing put on FATF's gray list can scare away investors and creditors, hurting exports, output and consumption. It also can make global banks wary of doing business with a country.
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PM Modi extends greetings to people of Jordan on centennial anniversary
News | April 14, 2021 6:43 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on 100th anniversary of the founding of the state of Jordan. He said India and Jordan will continue to walk side by side to work together for better future of all humanity.
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Jordan prince says he’s confined, lashes out at authorities
World | April 04, 2021 7:06 ISTThe half-brother of Jordan’s King Abdullah II said Saturday he has been placed under house arrest and accused the country’s “ruling system” of incompetence and corruption, exposing a rare rift within the ruling monarchy of a close Western ally.
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Syria: Army personnel celebrates recapture of Jordan border crossing
World | July 07, 2018 23:58 ISTTroops captured the Naseeb border crossing a day earlier following a crushing two-week military offensive, after rebels announced they had reached an agreement with Russian mediators to end the violence in the southern province of Daraa and surrender the crossing.
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India, Jordan renew support for Palestine, sign 12 agreements
India | March 01, 2018 20:36 ISTLast month, Jordan facilitated Modi's transit to Palestine in what was the first ever Indian prime ministerial visit to the West Asian nation. The visit effectively de-linked Israel from Palestine.
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Jordan King's 3-day India visit begins today; address on Islamic heritage, moderation to be key highlight
India | February 27, 2018 9:27 ISTThe two sides are also expected to sign a number of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and agreements in diverse areas of bilateral cooperation.
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Jordanian king to deliver talk on Islamic heritage, moderation during India visit
India | February 26, 2018 18:56 ISTDuring the King's visit, both sides will also aim to further boost ties in several key areas and look to finalise a framework for defence and security cooperation, they said.
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Jordan: Members of the Indian community welcome PM Modi at Amman's Four Seasons Hotel
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PM Modi and Jordan King agree to boost bilateral ties
World | February 09, 2018 21:59 ISTDuring the meeting, Modi told the King that he is looking forward to his visit to India in February end.
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Priyanka Chopra visits Jordan as a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador
Entertainment | September 15, 2017 18:38 ISTPriyanka Chopra visits Jordan as a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador
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Priyanka Chopra calls Queen Rania of Jordan a true inspiration
Bollywood | September 14, 2017 10:56 ISTInternational diva Priyanka Chopra, who is currently in Jordan, met the Queen Rania of Jordan and feels she is a true inspiration.
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Priyanka Chopra has a perfect reply for Twitter user asking her to visit malnourished kids of India
Bollywood | September 11, 2017 13:57 ISTRecently, Priyanka Chopra was in Jordan to visit war-affected children
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