Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein addressed the India–Jordan Business Forum in Amman as the two countries marked 75 years of diplomatic ties. The king called for expanding cooperation into “new horizons,” while Modi said the world needs a new growth engine and trusted supply chains, arguing India and Jordan can play a significant role in meeting that global demand.


Modi, King Abdullah II Pledge Stronger India–Jordan Economic Ties at Amman Business Forum

India and Jordan marked 75 years of diplomatic relations, celebrating decades of cooperation in trade, culture, and strategic partnerships. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized healthcare as a key strategic priority for India during the commemorative events in Amman. The two nations also highlighted joint efforts in business, innovation, and international diplomacy, reinforcing their longstanding friendship. 


India-Jordan Ties: PM Modi Highlights India's Skills, Strengths 

India and Jordan marked 75 years of diplomatic relations, celebrating decades of cooperation in trade, culture, and strategic partnerships. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized healthcare as a key strategic priority for India during the commemorative events in Amman. The two nations also highlighted joint efforts in business, innovation, and international diplomacy, reinforcing their longstanding friendship. 

India-Jordan Mark 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties: PM Modi Highlights India's Skills, Strengths

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday (Oct 13) met with Jordanian King Abdullah in Amman, the second stop of his most extensive Middle East tour yet as Israel prepares for a sweeping ground offensive in Gaza, and he urged people in Gaza city to evacuate to the south.

Shuttle diplomacy: Blinken meets Jordanian King, Palestinian President Abbas in Amman

A Jordanian family has added a different touch when preparing the traditional sweet dish knafeh, namely by grilling it and serving it on skewer as opposed to baking it.

Have your Knafeh grilled and served on a stick in Jordan

A large explosion rocked the city of Zarqa in Jordan, northeast of the country's capital Amman. The blast came from a series of blasts at a Jordanian army base on the outskirts of the city.

Flames tear through Zarqa city in Jordan

Next to some lavish diamond necklaces at an Amman jewellery store, an unusually shaped pendant is on display. Spiky and emerald green, the necklace was inspired by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Jordanian jewellers design 'viral' pendants

Our modern-day Indiana Jones' imposters seek the holy grail in Petra – Jordan's wonder of the world. In Wadi Rum, a vast desert expanse immortalised on film, Johan reprises Matt Damon's solo act in The Martian, while Meraj has a 'Lawrence of Arabia' moment.

WION Traveller S4 Episode 2 - Jordan: The lost city of Petra

In Jordan's cosmopolitan capital, Meraj and Johan are swept up into a whirl of culinary, shopping, and cultural experiences. They meet people, listen to live music, sample the city's famous shwarma, and even catch a Gypsy Kings tribute band in action. Jordan's epic landscape, significant history and vibrant scene makes a larger-than-life impact on our diminutive heroes.

WION Traveller S4 Episode 1 - Jordan: Flying high in Amman

Just a few years ago it would have been unthinkable to see owners walking their dogs around the streets of Amman. Now pet hotels are sprouting up across Jordan as the country has ended its hold war on dogs. #Jordan #JordonEndsWarOnDogs

Jordan ends holy war on dogs, owners now freely walk dogs on Amman street

From declaring a fatwa on dog's existence on Amman's streets to paying huge bills to care for them, Jordan has a come a long way since declaring a holy war on dogs.

Jordan embraces their love for dogs, years after declaring holy war against them

Jordan's government said on Sunday it has reached a pay deal with the teachers union to end a one-month strike, the country's longest public sector strike that disrupted schooling for more than 1.

Jordan reaches deal with teachers union to end one-month strike

In an underground room in Amman, a small group of Jordanians vent their anger by destroying old televisions, computers and printers. In the "Axe Rage Rooms", people demolish machines with giant hammers and smash plates and glasses by throwing them across a room to help release built up frustration.

Need to vent some anger? Jordan opens "Axe Rage Rooms"

The war between the Huthis and troops loyal to the internationally-recognized government escalated in March 2015, when President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi fled to Saudi and the Riyadh-led coalition intervened.

Talks on Yemen's economy could take place in Amman: Huthi rebels

Samara, 30, and her husband Ahmad are struggling to keep their family afloat in Jordan's sluggish economy

'This is why we protest': Jordan family struggles in tough economy

The visit to Riyadh, Jerusalem and Amman just two days after Pompeo was sworn-in comes as President Donald Trump is set to decide whether to pull out of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran that is still supported by European powers.

Mike Pompeo starts Mideast tour with call for new Iran sanctions

'Lawrence of Abdoun' is a fluffy black-and-white tom who, according to his Twitter feed, reports directly to the Foreign Office?s Palmerston, a cat with 57,000 Twitter followers

British embassy cat in Jordan appointed chief mouser

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