Press Releases

Jordan’s King Demands Global Action to End Middle East Tensions

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Jordan’s King Abdullah II highlighted the critical need for the international community to intensify efforts toward establishing broad calm in the Middle East, warning about the dangerous consequences of rising tensions. During...

Germany Collaborates with Jordan on Aid Airlift for Gaza

(MENAFN) Germany announced on Monday its immediate plan to collaborate with Jordan in launching an airlift aimed at delivering urgently needed humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed the decision following a two-hour...

Israeli minister claims ‘all of Gaza will be Jewish’

(MENAFN) Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu has drawn widespread condemnation after declaring that Israel should not concern itself with hunger in Gaza and suggesting the entire territory should become Jewish. In an interview with Radio Kol...

King Abdullah II discusses Jordan’s stance on Iran, Israel conflict

(MENAFN) According to reports, King Abdullah II led a National Security Council session on Saturday to address the latest escalation between Israel and Iran, and its broader implications for the region. During the discussion, the King denounced...

Jordan Lifts Ban on Flights After Weekend Closures

(MENAFN) Jordan lifted its temporary ban on civilian flights early Sunday, following several short-term airspace closures triggered by escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran, the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC)...

Jordan plan amid Israel, Iran conflict

(MENAFN) With tensions between Israel and Iran reaching new heights and the Middle East undergoing dramatic shifts, concerns are growing about how nearby nations might respond if open conflict breaks out. Among the most strategically positioned is...

Minister Gayton Mckenzie ends funding for Downtown Music Hub

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has today taken a decision to halt further funding for the Downtown Music Hub, to allow for a full investigation to be finalised on funds that have already been disbursed since 2008, and to...

Palestine, Jordan Condemn Israeli Knesset’s Decision

(MENAFN) Palestine and Jordan have both strongly criticized the Israeli Knesset’s recent endorsement of a symbolic resolution advocating the annexation of the West Bank. Although the measure holds no legal authority, its approval on Wednesday...

Guide to Celebrating and Remembering Indigenous Peoples in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, October 13, 2025 – Philadelphia will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by focusing on the important contributions of Native Americans and the lasting impact of the Lenape people on the region’s history. From botany and agriculture to...

Jordan unemplyment witnesses slight decrease this year

(MENAFN) Jordan’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 21.3%, a marginal 0.1% decrease compared to the same period last year, based on findings from the Labor Force Survey conducted quarterly by the Department...

MustWants Launches in Colorado, Empowering Military Families with Trusted Relocation Support and Veteran-Led Expertise

MustWants, a patented home search platform created specifically for military and veteran families, has officially expanded into Colorado. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MustWants, a patented home search...

Jordan’s Foreign Minister Calls for De-escalation in West Bank

(MENAFN) Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday stressed the critical need to reduce tensions in the occupied West Bank and put an immediate stop to unlawful Israeli actions that threaten the viability of a two-state solution. Safadi...

Prime Minister Carney meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan

CANADA, July 21 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan during His Majesty’s visit to Canada. This was their first in-person meeting since the Prime Minister took office. Prime Minister Carney...

Rubio Calls on Syrian Government to Halt Violence

(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appealed to the Syrian authorities on Saturday to deploy security forces in the southern region to "immediately" halt the clashes between Druze and Bedouin factions and to stop further brutal acts. Rubio...

Jordan Hosts Arab-Islamic Summit Amid Gaza Crisis

(MENAFN) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan touched down in Amman on Saturday to join a high-level ministerial committee meeting established by the Joint Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit, as reported by a Saudi news outlet. This...

Macron reinstates Sebastien Lecornu as France’s PM

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has reinstated Sebastien Lecornu as France’s prime minister, just four days after Lecornu resigned from the position. The announcement came late Friday following talks with various political party leaders,...

Governor Abbott Signs Strongest Bail Reform Package In Texas History

TEXAS, June 3 - June 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law the strongest bail reform package in Texas history at Crime Stoppers of Houston. Joined by dozens of bail reform advocates and families of...

The 11th Annual DWP Congress 2025 ignites Aqaba with unparalleled creativity and global vision

AQABA, JORDAN, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 11th Annual DWP Congress officially opened on 7th October, with a resplendent welcome cocktail reception at Wadi Rum, marking the start of the next three transformative days for the global...

Civil Society and Regional Leaders Launch Roadmap and Pact for a Just Energy Transition in the MENA

A United Call for an urgent, fair, and inclusive shift toward renewable energy across the region AMMAN, JORDAN, October 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Civil Society and Regional Leaders Launch Roadmap and Pact for a Just Energy Transition in the...

Civil Society and Regional Leaders Launch Roadmap and Pact for a Just Energy Transition in the MENA

A United Call for an urgent, fair, and inclusive shift toward renewable energy across the region AMMAN, JORDAN, October 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A United Call for an urgent, fair, and inclusive shift toward renewable energy across the...