#King Abdullah II
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PoliticsJordan's King Abdullah Vows to Combat Terrorism with National Unity After Karak Attack
Jordan's King Abdullah II vowed to confront terrorism with national unity and an "iron fist" following the deadly Karak church attack. He also identified Israeli expansionism as a major regional threat and pledged to protect the kingdom's water resources.
PoliticsKing Abdullah Vows Unwavering Stance Against Terrorism, Asserts Jordan's Security and Unity
King Abdullah II has vowed that Jordan will remain unyielding against terrorism and aggressors, emphasizing the nation's unity and security following a deadly church attack. He also called for accelerated economic projects and prioritized water security.
MiscellaneousGlobal Voices: Solidarity, Diplomacy, and AI Shape International Discourse
This collection of reader feedback covers solidarity with Jordan after a church attack, support for women in UN diplomacy, Qatar's peace initiatives in the Middle East, the impact of AI on the UAE workforce, and positive international relations between Canada and Jordan, and the UK and Romania.
PoliticsIraqi PM Ali Al Zaidi and Jordan's King Abdullah II Deepen Bilateral Ties in Amman Talks
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi met with Jordan's King Abdullah II and Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan in Amman to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in energy, economy, and security. The visit included the signing of nine memorandums of understanding.
Breaking NewsJordan to Hold Funeral for Nine Christians Slain in Church Terror Attack
A funeral service will be held on Sunday for nine Christians killed in a terrorist attack at St George's Greek Orthodox church in Jordan. Authorities have revised the death toll and are intensifying efforts to counter extremist ideology.
MiscellaneousKing Abdullah Vows 'Harshest Retaliation' After Deadly Church Attack in Jordan
Six people were killed and 28 injured in a terrorist attack at a church in Jordan's Karak governorate. King Abdullah II condemned the violence and vowed the "harshest retaliation" against those responsible, emphasizing national unity.
EconomySheikh Khaled and King Abdullah Break Ground on $2.3 Billion Jordan Rail Project
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed and King Abdullah II have launched the $2.3 billion Aqaba-Al-Shidiya-Maan Railway Project to connect Jordan's mining hubs with the Port of Aqaba.
PoliticsStrategic Imperatives: How Jordan Can Navigate Israel’s Escalation in the West Bank
An analysis of how escalating Israeli measures in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley directly threaten Jordanian national security, alongside strategic policy recommendations for the kingdom.
TechnologyKing Abdullah Warns of Declining Attention Spans at UNGA as Trump Pushes to Rename AI
At the UN General Assembly, Jordan's King Abdullah II warned that dwindling attention spans driven by technology affect global diplomacy, while US President Donald Trump defended artificial intelligence and proposed renaming it 'superintelligence'.
PoliticsLebanese President Joseph Aoun Backs French-Italian Initiative for Post-Unifil Security in Paris Talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordan's King Abdullah II in Paris to discuss a French-Italian initiative aimed at establishing a multinational mission to replace Unifil in south Lebanon.
PoliticsFrance and Jordan Join Forces to Prepare Support Conference for the Lebanese Army
France and Jordan are organizing a meeting in Paris to rally international support for the Lebanese army and aid in disarming Hezbollah amid ongoing regional tensions.
CultureInside Queen Rania's Expanding Family as She Celebrates Her 56th Birthday
As Queen Rania of Jordan celebrates her 56th birthday, she reflects on her growing family, which has recently welcomed four grandchildren in just two years. The Royal Hashemite Court released a new portrait to mark the occasion.
CultureQueen Rania Shares Heartwarming First Photos of Newborn Twin Granddaughters Talia and Rania
Queen Rania and King Abdullah II of Jordan have shared the first photos of their newborn twin granddaughters, Talia and Rania, born to Princess Iman and Jameel Alexander Thermiotis.
EconomyJordan's King Abdullah II Seeks Economic Ties in China Amid Regional War Fallout
Jordan's King Abdullah II is set to visit China to meet President Xi Jinping and discuss economic cooperation as the kingdom's economy suffers from the impact of the Iran war.
CultureJordan’s Princess Iman and Husband Jameel Alexander Thermiotis Welcome Twin Daughters
Jordan's Princess Iman and her husband Jameel Alexander Thermiotis have welcomed twin daughters, the Royal Hashemite Court announced.