This is Beirut, 18/06 12:58 - Reading : less than a minute
Jordanians watched early on Wednesday as air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting Israel that crossed into Jordan's airspace. https://x.com/ThisIsBeirut_/status/1935273489419657698
This is Beirut, 16/06 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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According to recent figures published by the Numbeo platform, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was ranked as the most expensive Arab country in terms of cost of living, with an index score of 54.1. The index uses New York City, set at a baseline of 100, as a reference point to show how expensive it is to live in other countries compared to the ...
This is Beirut, 15/06 01:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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According to several Lebanese media outlets, Lebanon’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has decided to suspend operations at Beirut’s international airport between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Any exception during this timeframe will require prior approval from the Lebanese aviation authorities. At Rafic Hariri International Airport, the ...
This is Beirut, 14/06 12:53 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Jordan, Syria and Lebanon reopened their airspace on Saturday, a day after imposing closures as Israel and Iran traded fire. All three countries neighbor Israel, but only Jordan has formal diplomatic relations with it. Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport has been closed until further notice, according to a spokesperson for the airport ...
This is Beirut, 13/06 13:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli strikes targeting nuclear and military installations in Iran sent shockwaves through Middle Eastern airspace on Friday, prompting several countries, including Jordan and Iraq, to immediately close their airspace. The closures led to widespread flight cancellations and rerouting, including flights bound for Lebanon. In Abu Dhabi, airport ...
This is Beirut, 13/06 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Jordan's military said it intercepted drones and missiles that had violated the kingdom's airspace on Friday, after Iran vowed there would be "no limits" in its response to Israeli attacks. "Royal Air Force aircraft and air defense systems intercepted on Friday morning a number of missiles and drones that entered Jordanian airspace," a military ...
This is Beirut, 10/06 15:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun arrived in Amman on Tuesday for a high-level visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation with Jordan, particularly in addressing the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis and promoting regional stability. Aoun was received at Marka Military Airport with full honors by Jordan’s King Abdullah II. The visit included formal ...
This is Beirut, 31/05 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The foreign ministers of five Arab countries, who had planned to visit the occupied West Bank this weekend, condemned on Saturday Israel's decision to block their trip. The ministers condemned "Israel's decision to ban the delegation's visit to Ramallah (on Sunday) to meet with the president of the State of Palestine, ...
This is Beirut, 05/05 13:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In Lebanon, electricity has become synonymous with the rumble of private generators. According to recent regional media reports, the country ranks first in the Arab world for dependence on private generators, with a staggering 90% of the population relying on them for power. This widespread use highlights the depth of Lebanon’s chronic ...
This is Beirut, 05/05 09:20 - Reading : less than a minute
In a development welcomed by Lebanese farmers, Jordan will officially begin allowing imports of Lebanese lemons–all varieties included–starting May 10, 2025. The Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture announced on Sunday that it had granted import licenses for Lebanese lemons. Applications for these licenses opened on Saturday, May 3, and will be ...
This is Beirut, 25/04 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s Chief Public Prosecutor, Judge Jamal Hajjar, announced that the Lebanese authorities are awaiting detailed intelligence from Jordanian agencies to begin a full-scale investigation into a recently uncovered sabotage plot targeting the Hashemite Kingdom. “We are waiting for the arrival of security information from Jordanian agencies ...
This is Beirut, 16/04 22:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Long regarded as a rare bastion of stability in a turbulent region, Jordan now finds itself at a critical crossroads. Confronted with rising security threats and significant political shifts, the Hashemite Kingdom faces mounting challenges that could place its future on an uncertain path. Foiled Cross-Border Plot On Tuesday, Jordanian ...