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Prime Minister Modi's Strategic 3-Nation Tour to Strengthen Bilateral Relations with Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman
Dec 12, 2025 02:06 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake a four-day diplomatic mission to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15-18. This strategic visit coincides with significant diplomatic milestones, including the 75th anniversary of India-Jordan relations and 70 years of India-Oman diplomatic ties. The tour aims to strengthen bilateral partnerships in trade, defense, security, and cultural exchanges while addressing regional and global concerns of mutual interest.
Trump Administration Moves to Designate Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Terrorist Organizations
Nov 25, 2025 06:20 am CST
President Trump has signed an executive order initiating the process to designate specific Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan as terrorist organizations. The administration claims these factions support attacks against Israel and US allies in the Middle East. If implemented, this designation would impose sanctions against one of the Arab world's oldest and most influential Islamist movements.
Arab States' Secret Military Cooperation with Israel Amid Public Gaza War Condemnation Revealed in Leaked Documents
Oct 12, 2025 07:39 pm CST
Leaked US military documents reveal that key Arab nations were secretly strengthening military ties with Israel while publicly condemning its Gaza war. These covert arrangements, part of a "Regional Security Construct" including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, may now be crucial for implementing the Gaza ceasefire agreement despite being disrupted by Israel's strike on Qatar.
Saudi Arabia and Jordan Welcome Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Hope for Lasting Peace and Regional Stability
Oct 09, 2025 10:12 pm CST
Saudi Arabia and Jordan have welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, expressing hope that it will lead to an end to the two-year conflict, address humanitarian concerns, and create a path toward comprehensive regional peace based on the two-state solution. Both nations emphasize the importance of Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the implementation of prisoner exchange agreements.
From Refugee to Nobel Laureate: How Omar Yaghi Revolutionized Chemistry with Metal-Organic Frameworks
Oct 09, 2025 02:53 am CST
Nobel chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi's journey from a Palestinian refugee family in Jordan to pioneering metal-organic frameworks showcases science as the "greatest equalising force." His groundbreaking research enables carbon dioxide capture and water extraction from desert air, transforming from humble beginnings to earning over 250,000 academic citations through controlling matter at the molecular level.
The Bitter Relationship Between Israel And Arab States
Sep 15, 2025 04:48 pm CST
Israel's bombing of Qatar last week risks a new breach with Arab states who are meeting on Monday, opening another chapter in a fractious history since Israel's creation in 1948 marked by repeated wars and periods of frosty peace.