Tag: Jordan
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Jordanian King begins India tour today, to hold talks with PM Modi
King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein will on Tuesday arrive in India for his three-day visit and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 1, officials said. This will be his second visit to India after his visit along with Queen Rania in 2006. It comes close on the heels of …
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February 27, 2018 -
Defence, security ties high on Jordan king’s talk agenda
Defence and security cooperation will be high on the agenda during Jordan King Abdullah II’s three-day state visit to India beginning on Tuesday. But what could turn out to be more important will be his special address on Islamic heritage and promoting moderation at the Vigyan Bhavan on Thursday at which Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
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February 27, 2018 -
Jordan king arrives on state visit
Defence and security cooperation will be high on the agenda during Jordan King Abdullah II’s three-day state visit to India beginning on Tuesday. But what could turn out to be more important will be his special address on Islamic heritage and promoting moderation at the Vigyan Bhavan on Thursday at which Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
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February 26, 2018 -
Jordan, Palestine stress commitment to two-state solution
Jordan and Palestine on Tuesday stressed their commitment to the two-state solution that entails creating an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, the state-run Petra news agency reported. The pledge was made at a meeting between Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Secretary General of the Executive Committee of Palestine Liberation Organization …
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January 24, 2018 -
‘Rockstar’ is a non-cerebral film: Imtiaz Ali
On the sixth anniversary of Imtiaz Ali’s critically acclaimed Rockstar, the director today looks back at the romantic drama as having parts which hit you emotionally but is also quite “illogical” at times. Released after Socha Na Tha, Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal which were mostly light hearted romantic-comedy films Rockstar was in the space of …
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November 11, 2017 -
Roman ruins: A taste of Arabian sights
If you are heading to Western Asia and dreaming of time travel in beautiful Roman ruins, take a trip down to the many historical and archaeological sites in Jordan, which is a major tourist destination, and enjoy the taste of Arabian sights. Petra: It is one of the world’s most incredible archaeological sites, and one of …
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October 10, 2017 -
Focus: Destination Jordan
In an effort to highlight places of interest in countries across the world, their varied culture, economy and history, The Statesman brings to you a Weekly Focus on countries with which India shares diplomatic ties and friendship. This week’s focus is on Jordan. Know all about the country. Capital: Amman Currency: Jordanian dinar Ethnicgroups: Arab 98 …
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October 9, 2017 -
Priyanka honoured to meet the Queen of Jordan
Priyanka Chopra met the Queen Rania on the last day of her visit to Jordan and she says it was a privilege and honour to meet her. Priyanka on Wednesday shared a photograph of herself along with the Queen of Jordan and said that she is a “true inspiration”. “I had the privilege and honour …
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September 14, 2017 -
Priyanka sends love for the B-town all the way from Jordan
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra shared a special message for celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar from a fan all the way from Jordan. Priyanka on Tuesday shared a video featuring a girl named Wafaa from a refugee camp in Jordan, where she has gone as Unicef Goodwill Ambassador. In …
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September 13, 2017 -
Unesco announces winners of 2017 International Literacy Prizes
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has announced the winners of the 2017 International Literacy Prizes, which honours excellence and innovation in the field of global literacy. The awards will be handed out to five laureates from Canada, Colombia, Jordan, Pakistan and South Africa on the occasion of International Literacy Day, which falls …
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August 31, 2017 -
Jordan king hopes for bigger Syria ceasefire
Visiting King Abdullah II of Jordan has said he hopes that a recent ceasefire in southern Syria will spread to other parts of the country to lead to a negotiated peace. The kingdom shares a border of more than 370 kilometres (230 miles) with Syria, where over 330,000 people have been killed and millions displaced …
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August 30, 2017 -
Jordan urges Israel to stop violations in al-Aqsa
Palestine parliamentary committee at Jordan's Lower House on Thursday expressed its rejection of Israeli violations in al-Aqsa Mosque following a gun attack that resulted in the death of two Israeli policemen. At a meeting with Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, the committee said the Jordanians reject any violation in the holy mosque, Xinhua reported. The comittee …
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July 21, 2017 -
Where past and present co-exist
It was Christmas and I was in Jordan! The hotel was located in the capital Amman, which is about a 40-minute drive from Queen Alia International Airport in Zizya. Amman is breathtakingly beautiful with red roofed, beige stone-walled houses and wide roads. It was originally built on seven hills or jabals and the city is …
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July 15, 2017 -
Germany to start moving anti-IS planes to Jordan in July
Germany's defence minister hopes to start transferring planes serving in the international coalition against the Islamic State group from Turkey to Jordan by mid-July. The German government decided to withdraw its refuelling and reconnaissance aircraft from Turkey's Incirlik base after Turkish officials refused to let lawmakers visit the roughly 270 German troops there. They will …
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June 18, 2017 -
Jordan lowers diplomatic representation in Qatar
Jordan on Tuesday decides to lower diplomatic representation in Qatar, the state-run Petra news agency reported. Jordan also decided to revoke the license of Al Jazeera channel in the country, Minister of State for Media Affairs and the government spokesman Mohammad Momani said on Tuesday. The decision, which is part of Jordan's strategy to preserve …
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June 7, 2017 -
SRK hopes fans in Egypt, Jordan enjoy ‘Raees’
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, whose latest film Raees released in Egypt and Jordan on Wednesday, hopes the audiences enjoys it. "Raees releases in Egypt and Jordan today. Hope you all enjoy it, and thanks for watching Indian films. My love to you all," Shah Rukh tweeted. The film, directed by Rahul Dholakia, is about a Muslim …
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February 22, 2017 -
SRK hopes fans in Egypt, Jordan enjoy ‘Raees’
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, whose latest film Raees released in Egypt and Jordan on Wednesday, hopes the audiences enjoys it. "Raees releases in Egypt and Jordan today. Hope you all enjoy it, and thanks for watching Indian films. My love to you all," Shah Rukh tweeted. The film, directed by Rahul Dholakia, is about a Muslim …
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February 22, 2017