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

A donation of $100 million does not sounds like a big amount for Saudi Arabia. Afterall, the kingdom has been linked to the 9/11 attacks and members of the royal family were being blamed.

Saudi Arabia's petrodollar diplomacy: Pakistan asked to return billion dollar loans

A mystical desert with a lunar landscape that, through the annals of history, borne witness to the the power of human endeavour and will. Meraj and Johan explore Wadi Rum from the back of an SUV and lay their hat in a faux space-tent (a la 'The Martian' that was shot here) and are blown away by its timeless magnificence. Catch the duo's parting shot from Jordan just before the world went into Lockdown.

WION Traveller S4 Episode 3: Jordan— Marooned in Wadi Rum

More than 800 people went sick with food poisoning in Jordan after they all ate a Middle Eastern cuisine from a restaurant outside Amman, the health officials said.

Jordan: Over 800 hospitalised due to food poisoning after eating in a restaurant

Amid the barren hills of the Jordan Valley, Palestinian artist Khadeeja Bisharat paints scenes of bulldozers and demolitions, a reflection of fears of what may happen to her isolated Bedouin community if Israel annexes land in the occupied West Bank.

Palestinian painter channels her fears of Israeli annexation through art

Floyd died on Memorial Day after a Minneapolis police officer arrested him and pushed his knee against his neck.

Mother of Flyod's daughter breaks down during conference

Several cities re-established curfews for Tuesday night in an attempt to stop the after-hours violence and looting of businesses.

Instances of police support during protests in US over George Flyod's death

George Floyd a 46-year old African American man died last week after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes. Many police officers have already spoken out and expressed their anger over the incident. Watch report.

Riots grip America: Stars share powerful messages in support of George Floyd

Celebrities are joining the chorus of thousands of protestors demanding justice for George Floyd, a 46-yr-old black man who died in police custody. Watch report.

Celebrities demand justice for George Floyd: Protests grips US

In a rare political statement, NBA legend Michael Jordan has joined the outrage and protests of the death of the unarmed black man George Floyd.

Michael Jordan chorus against racism in US, Death of George Floyd

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

Days before the holy fasting month of Ramadan begins, the Islamic world is grappling with an untimely paradox of the new coronavirus pandemic: enforced separation at a time when socializing is almost sacred.

Amid coronavirus, Muslims face Ramadan like never before

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

Jordan on Sunday started to deploy drones to fight the coronavirus pandemic, joining a host of Middle East countries using the technology to enforce curfews, deliver public health announcements and even monitor people's temperatures.

Coronavirus: Jordan becomes latest Mideast country to deploy drones in virus response

Actor Prithviraj and film crew stuck in Jordan seek help from Kerala government to return home Malayalam star Prithviraj and award-winning director Blessy and 56 other crew members are in Jordan and have now sought for help to return home.

Actor Prithviraj and film crew stuck in Jordan seek help from Kerala CM to return home

A Jordanian designer is adding a sparkle to face masks amid deepening concerns over the spread of coronavirus. Samia AlZakleh is bedazzling masks with colorful crystals to raise awareness on the importance of taking the necessary safety measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

A Jordanian designer bedazzles masks to encourage corona safety

Jordan said on Sunday it would bar entry to citizens of China, Iran and South Korea and other foreigners travelling from those countries in response to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

Jordan bars travellers from China, Iran, SKorea over virus

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

Thirteen Pakistanis including eight children died early Monday when a blaze tore through their corrugated metal home in a rural area of western Jordan, authorities said.

Jordan: Children among 13 Pakistanis killed in blaze

Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey have repeatedly violated an arms embargo on Libya and it is "highly probable" that a foreign attack aircraft is responsible for a deadly strike on a migrant detention centre, according to U.

Jordan, UAE, Turkey, Sudan repeatedly violated Libya arms embargo: U.N. report

Thousands of employees of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees went on strike in Jordan on Sunday, shutting schools and health centres that provide services for more than two million people.

Schools, clinics shut as strike hits United Nations Palestinian agency in Jordan

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a group of United States lawmakers arrived in Jordan for talks with King Abdullah II, her office said on Saturday, just days after the speaker clashed with President Donald Trump in a meeting on Syria policy.

Nancy Pelosi leads 'bipartisan' United States group for meetings in Jordan

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