Abdullah II

Newspapers review: Killing 18 people in Flash flood in Jordan focus of dailies

Ramallah - WAFA

The killing of at least 18 Jordanians, including several students under age 14, when a flash flood swept away their bus during a school outing near the Dead Sea in Jordan dominated the front page headlines in Palestinian dailies on Friday. The dailies reported that 18 Jordanians, mostly from students and teachers, were killed when a flash flood and torrential..Read more

Jordanian King departs on visits to Vatican, France

Amman - Egypt Today

Jordanian King Abdullah II left on Monday on a visit to the Vatican for a meeting with Pope Francis on developments related to the holy city of Jerusalem, Petra reported. The King will later head to Paris for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on the situation in the Middle East and the latest developments regarding Jerusalem. Source : Mena..Read more

Jordanian king condemns terror blast in Nigeria

Amman - Egypt Today

Jordanian King Abdullah II sent a cable to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari condoling him over victims of the terror blast that targeted a mosque in Mubi town southeastern Nigeria killing and injuring dozens of innocent civilians. In his cable, the monarch voiced his strong condemnation of the criminal act, and affirmed Jordan's solidarity with Nigeria in confronting terrorism and terror..Read more

King of Jordan, Indonesia's Counter-terrorism Agency Chief

Amman - Egypt Today

King Abdullah II of Jordan and Suhardi Alius, Chief of Indonesia's National Counter-terrorism Agency, met on Tuesday and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Jordan and Indonesia, especially in the field of security. According to the Jordanian News Agency, Petra, the meeting also tackled regional and international efforts with regard to the war on terrorism within a comprehensive strategy...Read more

Jordan condemns ballistic missile attack on Riyadh

Amman - Egypt Today

HM King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussain has sent a cable to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, expressing his strong condemnation over the launching of a ballistic missile by the Houthi militia in Yemen towards the Riyadh city on Saturday. The missile was intercepted over the city's international airport by the Saudi Arabia’s..Read more

Jordan's king leaves for Kazakhstan

Amman - Egypt Today

Jordan's King Abdullah II left here Tuesday heading for Kazakhstan on an official working visit during which he will hold talks with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev. A statement issued by the Royal Hashemite Court said that king Abdullah will meet, during the visit, with a host of Kazakh high-ranking officials. Source : Mena..Read more

Jordan's King holds talks with Governor-General of Australia

Amman - Egypt Today

King Abdullah II of Jordan and the Governor-General of Australia, Sir Peter Cosgrove, held talks on Wednesday focusing on means to forge closer ties between the two countries in various fields, as well as the latest regional and international developments. According to Petra, the Jordan News Agency, King Abdullah and Cosgrove highlighted the need to continue coordination and consultations between the two countries..Read more

Jordan’s King receives call from Hamas politburo chief

Amman - Egypt Today

Jordanian King Abdullah II Wednesday received a phone call from Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh, who put him up to date on a recently-signed Palestinian reconciliation accord, Petra News Agency reported. The King congratulated Haniyeh on signing the reconciliation deal and reiterated Jordan's full support of "the Palestinian brethren in facing challenges", stressing the importance of "working hand-in-hand to defend..Read more

U.S. committed to pushing peacemaking efforts forward

Amman - Egypt Today

Jordanian King Abdullah II highlighted the important role that could be played by local councils in achieving development in governorates across the Kingdom and urged the government and the parliament to cooperate to support these councils, Petra reported. During a meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace on Wednesday with speaker of the Lower House of Parliament and heads of parliamentary blocs,..Read more