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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Amman, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 180 stories have been published about Amman which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Amman, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 180 stories have been published about Amman which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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US & Canada · IsraelJordan says its ambassador to Israel, Ghassan Majali, was blocked from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. The incident quickly escalated tensions between the neighbors and reflected the heightened sensitivity around the sacred compound under Israel's new ultranationalist government. The site is revered by Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and by Jews as the Temple Mount.See the Story
Jordan protests to Israel after envoy blocked from holy site
46% Center coverage: 11 sources
Europe · AmmanBaghdad II will see Jordan host Iraq's new Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Iran's foreign minister and delegations from Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The meeting will also be attended by the EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, who has been mediating talks aimed at reviving Iran's nuclear deal.See the Story
Mideast, Europe leaders meet in Jordan on security in Iraq
36% Center coverage: 25 sources
Protestors · AmmanJordan says it is imposing a "temporary ban" on the social media platform TikTok. A police officer was killed during clashes with protesters that broke out over high fuel prices. The strike and protests have spread to several cities across Jordan. King Abdullah II of Jordan vowed to "deal firmly" with outlaws.See the Story
Jordan bans TikTok after police officer killed in protests
60% Right coverage: 5 sources
Climate Change · JerusalemThe nations signed a joint declaration at the COP27 environmental conference in Sharm el-Sheikh. The Jordan River Basin "suffers from acute water scarcity," according to the Century Foundation. The countries will work to remove pollution sources and connect communities along the river to advanced sewage infrastructure.See the Story
Israel and Jordan agree to team up to save Jordan River
52% Left coverage: 21 sources
Business · JerusalemIsrael and Jordan on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to move ahead with a water-for-energy deal after an initial examination of the project found it to be feasible.
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Israel, Jordan move forward with water-for-energy deal
45% Right coverage: 20 sources
Middle East · AmmanThe raid took place four days after unrest over fuel price rises. Tensions boiled over into riots in the province of Maan and several cities across southern Jordan. A senior policeman was shot dead on Thursday evening as security forces clashed with crowds. French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to the Hashemite kingdom to attend the summit.See the Story
Shootout in southern Jordan kills 3 officers, suspect
39% Left coverage: 26 sources
Middle East · DamascusAbu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi died while being besieged by former anti-government rebels in the southern province of Daraa, those involved in the clash said. U.S. military's Central Command said al- Hashimi was killed in an operation carried out by rebels of the Free Syrian Army in Deraa in mid-October.See the Story
Islamic State leader Quraishi blew himself up after he being surrounded -sources
60% Center coverage: 10 sources
Sports · AmmanThe 2022 Thailand Open Champion duo of Sumit and Govind Kumar Sahani both secured bronze at the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Thursday. Govind (48kg) was up against Sanzhar Tashkenbay of Kazakhstan and started off his bout trying to block his opponent's punches and attack with counterpunches but he could not sustain that strategy for long. His Kazakh opponent, the 2021 Youth World Championship gold medalist, inflicted a 0:4 defeat on the boxer from Gorakhpur.See the Story
Asian Boxing C'ships: Sumit, Govind Kumar clinch bronze medals
Coverage: 7 sources
