News from Jordan-based sources, ranked by recency.
ALBAWABA - The US-Iran peace treaty is set to be signed Friday in Geneva, top officials from both sides are expected to attend; among them U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf along with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The U.S. and Iran have agreed to meet in Geneva to sign the memorandum of understanding, but it seems that the s...
ALBAWABA - As world leaders arrive in France for the G7 summit, videos from the meeting flooded social media as people noticed that Donald Trump might have ignored the Ukrainian president. The G7 leaders will be discussing several topics, including the war between Russia and Ukraine, in addition to the conflicts in the Middle East, in Evian city, eastern France. The 52nd meeting will be held fr...
ALBAWABA - The $300 billion figure has been circulating recently in relation to a potential payment to Iran as part of a peace agreement, with U.S. President Donald Trump rejecting the notion as ‘fake news’. "The story that the US is paying Iran 300 million dollars is fake news," Trump said in a post. While he cited 300 'million, not billion', it seems unclear whether this is the same sum...
ALBAWABA - A video from the G7 meeting has sparked wide debate on social media after U.S. President Donald Trump was seen holding hands with French First Lady Brigitte Macron. A clip caused a huge fuss online after Trump was seen shaking hands with Brigitte, 73, and kissing the U.S. president upon welcoming him at the Group of 7 meeting in Evian, eastern France. The G7 leaders will be dis...
ALBAWABA - Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will be heading to the United States for an official visit in mid-July, according to a joint announcement by the Iraqi government and the US embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday. AFP reported that U.S. President Donald Trump will host al-Zaidi at the White House next month. The announcement comes amid U.S. envoy Tom Barrack's visit to Iraq. He arrived on Mo...
ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of doing things that nearly derailed current efforts to reach a final deal with Iran. “He’s a very difficult partner to have when you’re in the middle of a very, very critical stage of negotiations,” Trump told *The New York Times* in remarks published by the paper, saying recent Israeli m...
ALBAWABA - A massive fire erupted at an oil refinery in the Kapotnya district of Moscow, Russia, following a drone attack by Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the strike. Zelenskyy said, "This time, the Moscow region felt the reach of Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. An oil refinery was hit at a distance of 500 kilometers. I thank the warriors of the Security Service of Ukraine...
ALBAWABA - A new video of U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron has gone viral after capturing an awkward handshake between the leaders ahead of their meeting at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 15. Many internet users said that Trump appeared tired, pale, and grumpy. Others added that the U.S. President also lacked the strength "to do his...
ALBAWABA - The Group of Seven Summit, taking place in Evian-les-Baines in France, will be going through a long agenda that includes the Russo-Ukrainian war and the conflicts in the Middle East. Among the principal items on the agenda is the Russo-Ukranian war with Macron and Zelenskyy, whom Macron invited to the summit, persuading Trump to continue supporting Ukraine while pressuring Russ...
ALBAWABA - Turkish actress Ece İrtem has died at the age of 35. The news has shocked fans and the television industry in Turkey. She was best known for her role as Işıl in the hit TV series Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sherbet). Her character became widely recognised in recent seasons of the popular drama. According to Turkish media reports, Ece İrtem passed away at her home. Early information s...
ALBAWABA - A report citing current and former American officials said concerns inside the U.S. defense establishment over alleged Israeli intelligence activities had created a new source of stress in relations between Washington and Tel Aviv. The Pentagon has recently raised its counterintelligence assessment of Israel to the most serious threat level amid fears Israeli intelligence agencies ar...
ALBAWABA - Devrim Özkan and Deniz Can Aktaş have become the latest celebrities to find themselves at the center of romance rumors. The two stars, who won praise for their performances and strong on-screen chemistry in the hit series Yeraltı, are now making headlines for an entirely different reason. According to reports circulating in Turkish entertainment media, the actors were recently seen t...
ALBAWABA - In a controversial step in the newly forged relationship between Israel and Somaliland, new photos reveal a planned Israeli military base in Somaliland's Berbera Airport 260km from the coast of Yemen. The base, which is still being built, will give Israel a foothold in the Gulf of Aden allowing it to directly confront Yemen's Houthis, while Somalia categorically rejects the building ...
ALBAWABA - Lia Night threatens legal action after deportation, vows Jordan return. Content creator Lia Night has reignited controversy after speaking publicly about her deportation from Jordan and making a series of provocative remarks that quickly went viral across social media. Night, who was previously deported from the Kingdom after a stay that reportedly lasted 18 days, addressed the incid...
ALBAWABA - American star Robert De Niro has been a long-time vocal opponent of Trump; the decorated actor's latest blows came at the Rise Up, Sing Out concert held at The Town Hall in New York City on Sunday night. The concert, which seeks to support America's First Amendment, was organized by members of the aptly named Committee for the First Amendment where a collective of artists like Jane F...
ALBAWABA - The son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and was sentenced to four years in prison, the BBC reported Monday. However, the judges in courtroom 250 at Oslo District Court cleared the 29-year-old of two other counts of rape, but he was found guilty of many of the other offences. According to the British news agency, H...
ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the UFC Freedom 250 event in the White House on Sunday as part of celebrating America's 250th anniversary. However, one video showing Trump's family went viral online after a mysterious man was spotted behind the president. Many clips emerged on social media and gained huge echo with thousands of views, but one footage topped all the rest after a pe...
ALBAWABA - Days ago, a weird photo showing U.S. President Donald Trump meeting with aliens with pale faces and wearing red jackets went viral on the internet, sparking dozens of conspiracy theories. Trump meets aliens The picture of Trump in a face-to-face meeting with strange pale-skinned people inside the White House ignited wide debate online, especially amid the release of videos and f Unid...
ALBAWABA - MMA champion Sean Strickland was removed from the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House after reportedly criticizing Israel, U.S. President Donald Trump, and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It's important to note that the UFC champion wasn't invited to the event due to previous criticisms of both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump. Strickland previously cla...
ALBAWABA - Since the announcement of the peace deal between Iran and the U.S., reports have emerged about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, considering the mines that Tehran planted to stop the passage of ships during the over 100-day war. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Tokyo has not yet made any decision regarding sending Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormu...
ALBAWABA - UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer announced that the country is banning social media access for children under the age of 16 following growing concerns over harmful content online. Starmer took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "We are banning social media access for under 16s. These days kids must find their feet in a world where technology intrudes into every area of their life...
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ALBAWABA - Iranian media reported Tuesday that sounds of explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island. According to Iran's state news agency, Mehr, residents have reported hearing an explosion on the island of Qeshm. The Deputy Governor of Hormozgan Province for Security Affairs, Ahmad Nafisi, explained that the explosions heard this afternoon in several areas of Qeshm Island were caused ...
ALBAWABA - Afra Saraçoğlu exits “A.B.I.” as shocking twists change the entire storyline. One of the biggest surprises of the Turkish television season has officially shaken fans of “A.B.I.” Afra Saraçoğlu is leaving the hit ATV series just before the season finale, marking a dramatic turning point for the popular production. Turkish media reports revealed that the actress recently filmed her fa...
ALBAWABA - A shooting attack took place in Spain's El Ejido killing two people and injuring four others, including two minors, late Monday, according to Spanish media. EL PAÍS said that a gun attack occurred at around 11:15 p.m. in the Almería municipality of El Ejido. The police rushed into the area known as El Canalillo, near the neighboring town of Balanegra. Sources revealed that the allege...
ALBAWABA- Donald Trump has postponed a planned US military strike on Iran, originally scheduled for Tuesday, following urgent appeals from Gulf leaders, as indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue under Pakistani mediation. According to the US president, the decision came after direct requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, who urged r...
ALBAWABA- The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said Israeli military strikes killed 32 people and wounded 63 others across Lebanon over the past 24 hours, as violence continued despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire. According to the ministry, the latest casualties bring the total number of people killed since the escalation of hostilities on March 2 to 3,020, while 9,273 others have been in...
ALBAWABA- Donald Trump has sharply criticized major American media outlets over their coverage of Iran, accusing them of political bias as negotiations to formalize an end to the 2026 Iran conflict remain stalled amid renewed threats of escalation. In a post on Truth Social, Trump mocked what he described as the media’s unwillingness to acknowledge a US victory in any confrontation with Tehran....
ALBAWABA- Tehran is escalating efforts to consolidate control over the Strait of Hormuz by introducing new regulations targeting undersea internet cables and maritime traffic, amid stalled negotiations with the United States and rising regional tensions. Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari announced last week that Tehran plans to impose licensing fees on submarine fiber-optic cable...
ALBAWABA - Russia announced on Tuesday a three-day nuclear drill ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, AFP reported. Russia's army on Tuesday began three days of nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops, a day after Ukraine carried out its largest drone attack on Moscow. "From May 19 to 21, 2026, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are conducting an exercise on ...
ALBAWABA - The Impacts of the recent war in the Middle East have begun to reshape the global trade and energy map. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important maritime chokepoints, has forced countries to seek new land and sea routes. Syria has emerged as a central player in these shifts, positioning itself as a potential strategic transit point between Asia and Europe....
ALBAWABA - Irish President Catherine Connolly expressed her pride in her sister Dr Margaret Connolly, who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, after being arrested by Israeli forces. Catherine Connolly said she is "very proud" of her sister. It is worth noting that at least six Irish activists were detained by Israel on Monday, according to organisers. "It seems like this happened in interna...
ALBAWABA - Amin Abdullah, a father of eight and a security guard at San Diego's Islamic Center, was dubbed a hero for his actions during the deadly shooting that killed three Muslim victims, including himself. According to circulating reports, the suspects were identified as 17-year-old Cain Clark and 18-year-old Caleb Vasquez. Both suspects were later found dead from self-inflicted gunsh...
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