Jordan News
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Al-Allaf: complaints are a waterfall, and I received three shocks
Anti-Corruption Commission chairman Mohammed al-Allaf described the volume of complaints received by the commission as a “waterfall,” though most are closed because they contain no suspicion of corruption. During the House of…
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Iftaa Department ruling on celebrating the Prophet’s birthday
The General Iftaa Department ruled that celebrating the Prophet’s birthday is permissible through gatherings, recitation of the Quran, recounting the Prophet’s biography and singing praises of him, peace and blessings be upon…
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Government source: fuel prices will be reduced
A government source said global petroleum-product prices fell by varying amounts over the first 20 days of December, potentially leading to domestic price reductions of between 2% and 8%. The source, who…
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Large tribal brawl and gunfire at Al-Zaytoonah University
A fight broke out among students at Al-Zaytoonah University and involved gunfire, leaving two students injured, including one with a gunshot wound. Witnesses said security forces intervened to break up the fight.…
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Kuwaiti MP dies in parliament — video
Kuwaiti MP Nabil al-Fadhl died during a National Assembly session in Abdullah al-Salem Hall on Tuesday morning. Fellow MPs and paramedics rushed to save him, but he passed away. Local newspapers reported…
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Vehicle carrying drugs seized in Jerash
Security services arrested a man with a previous criminal record in possession of drugs in al-Sabta, Jerash governorate, late Monday night into Tuesday, according to an informed source in the governorate. The…
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Rifai: Last Public-Sector Pay Rise Came Under My Government
The Deputy Speaker of the Senate and former Prime Minister, Samir Rifai, explained the economic situation in the Kingdom, stating clearly that “it is time…
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Truck carrying glass overturns
A truck carrying glass overturned on the Amman–Jerash road on Monday evening, causing severe traffic congestion after its load scattered across both sides of the road. Civil Defense and security personnel worked…
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One Million School Meals for Zaatari and Azraq Students
World Food Programme spokeswoman Shatha Al-Mughrabi said its global ShareTheMeal smartphone campaign had raised one million school meals for Syrian students…
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Solidarity Gathering in Support of Al-Aqsa
Community, party, and youth groups held a solidarity gathering after Friday prayers outside the University of Jordan mosque in Amman in support of Al-Aqsa…