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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a Middle Eastern country bordering Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Palestine. Its capital and largest city is Amman.

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People waving flags at a demonstration

Jordan helped Israel against Iran, now locals are protesting

Jordan helped Israel against Iran, now locals are protesting

Many Jordanians feel betrayed after their country helped Israel fend off Iran's drone attack.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the United Nations Security Council during an emergency meeting at U.N. headquarters,

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the United Nations Security Council during an emergency meeting at U.N. headquarters,

World leaders urge restraint from Israel after Iran's attack

World leaders urge restraint from Israel after Iran's attack

The UN chief says that the world cannot afford further escalation spiraling from the Israel-Hamas war.

Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle is pictured at an air base, said to be following an interception mission of an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel.

Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle is pictured at an air base, said to be following an interception mission of an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel.

Why did some Arab countries appear to help Israel?

Why did some Arab countries appear to help Israel?

Some have celebrated the fact Arab nations aided Israel against Iran. But most have more complex motives for helping.

Bundeskanzler Scholz besucht Jordanien und Israel

Bundeskanzler Scholz besucht Jordanien und Israel

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for more Gaza aid

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for more Gaza aid

Ahead of his two-day trip to Jordan and Israel, Germany's Scholz has called for wide-scale aid access to Gaza.

A view of destruction at UNRWA headquarters, which provides aid to millions of Palestinians and works under the United Nations, after being targeted by Israel in Gaza

A view of destruction at UNRWA headquarters, which provides aid to millions of Palestinians and works under the United Nations, after being targeted by Israel in Gaza

Will UNRWA's cash crisis lead to extremism, instability?

Will UNRWA's cash crisis lead to extremism, instability?

If the UN agency responsible for Palestinians collapses due to lack of funds, the impact will be felt well beyond Gaza.

A view of destruction after the US warplanes carried out an airstrike on the headquarters of Hashd al-Shaabi in Al-Qa'im city of Anbar

A view of destruction after the US warplanes carried out an airstrike on the headquarters of Hashd al-Shaabi in Al-Qa'im city of Anbar

US strikes hit pro-Iran militia in Syria, Iraq

US strikes hit pro-Iran militia in Syria, Iraq

The US has launched airstrikes on targets in Syria and Iraq, in response to a recent drone attack on a base in Jordan.

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A protester holds a during a Palestinian flag during a protest to support the Palestinian people and protest against the US support for Israel near the US embassy in Baghdad.

A protester holds a during a Palestinian flag during a protest to support the Palestinian people and protest against the US support for Israel near the US embassy in Baghdad.

US troops in the Middle East: Soldiers in the line of fire

Their original mission may have ended years ago, but US soldiers are still operating in Iraq and Syria. Why?

Tourists ride a horse-drawn cart in front of the Pyramids in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt.

Tourists ride a horse-drawn cart in front of the Pyramids in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt.

Gaza conflict: Middle East tourism struggles for survival

Tourism plays an important role in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon. But visitor numbers are falling due to nearby conflict.

Modern residential architecture of Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates.

Modern residential architecture of Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates.

Middle East trend for 'golden visa' schemes accelerating

European countries are backing out. But the Middle East is just getting started in the so-called "citizenship industry."

Robert Habeck

Robert Habeck

Germany explores new Middle East partnerships

Economy Minister Robert Habeck heads to the Middle East seeking alternatives to Russian gas supplies.

A solar power farm sits between fields

A solar power farm sits between fields

Israel and Jordan's climate deal

With the Middle East feeling the heat of the climate crisis, cooperation between countries is essential.

A picture split into three sections showing Tony Blair in suit; Shakira smiling; and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a suit

A picture split into three sections showing Tony Blair in suit; Shakira smiling; and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a suit

Pandora Papers open the box of offshore secrets

The Pandora Papers, a new investigation from ICIJ, are published by 150 media organizations, including DW Turkish.