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Jordanian Crown Prince drives Modi to museum during two-day visit

In a social media post, Modi said he is “grateful” to Al-Hussein for showing him different aspects of Jordan’s history and culture at the museum.

Modi begins three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman

PM Modi will be in Jordan from 15-16 December, during which time he will hold talks with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein to exchange views on regional developments.

US State Dept issues security alerts after Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of drones over Jordan

It warned American citizens not to travel to Iran & said those there should leave. 'U.S. citizens who are unable to depart Iran should shelter in place,' the advisory read.

India hosts Human Rights capacity building program

Participants included National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in eight Global South countries namely Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Jordan.

UK PM, Jordanian King discuss Gaza resolution, aid

UK PM speaks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about Gaza crisis, calls for humanitarian pause.

Jordan ends emergency laws, enacted at start of Covid pandemic, that stifled public freedoms

The move comes two days after the WHO declared an end to Covid-19 as a global health emergency, marking a major step toward the end of the pandemic.

Jordan has a model for closing gender pay gap, leadership, participation

Jordanian women are highly educated — they make up 56% of university graduates. Now they're improving female workforce participation through public-private action.

On Camera

With de-facto control over Venezuela, Trump has his very own oil empire

It’s a geopolitical game changer. US, now, has primacy over oil-producing allies and adversaries alike — whether it’s Saudi Arabia or Iran, Nigeria or Russia.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.