Jordanians Struggle as Mideast Wars Scare Tourists Away
Though Jordan mostly sat out the conflicts, its tourism high season was nearly wiped out at popular sites. Visitors canceled flights, hotels and tours.
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Arab World Faces ‘Profound’ Economic Crisis From Iran War, U.N. Agency Warns
An economic simulation warned that the region’s economy could lose more than $190 billion in just one month, and that Gulf states that have often bankrolled reconstruction efforts will be less able to help.
Gulf countries warn of rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxies
Fears grow that Tehran may start activating sleeper cells across Middle East as part of war with US and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesGulf countries have raised concerns over the prospect of attacks by Iran-backed militias and proxy armed grou…
PM Modi Engaged In High-Level Conversations With Oman, Malaysia, France, Jordan And Qatari Leaders Amid West Asia Crisis: Condemns Energy Attacks, Backs Hormuz Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a series of high-level telephone conversations with five world leaders on Thursday, 19 March 2026, amid escalating tensions in West Asia.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that these discussions focused on the volatile regional situation, with the Prime Minister emphasising the urgent need for dialogue and diplomacy to achieve de-escalation
Trump Officials Bypass Congress to Sell Weapons to U.A.E., Kuwait and Jordan
Some of the proposed sales, valued at more than $23 billion, were under review, while others were never sent to Congress. The administration is pushing them through without congressional approval.
US greenlights over $16B in ’emergency’ radar and missile sales to Middle East
The proposed deals include $8 billion-worth of radars for Kuwait and $8.4 billion in various air defense equipment for the United Arab Emirates.
Oil Prices and Stocks Swing Wildly as Iran and Israel Launch New Strikes
Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran’s foreign minister promised “surprises,” calling the strikes against his country “Operation Epic Mistake.”
Ukraine sent drone experts to protect US bases in Jordan, says Zelenskyy
Interceptor drones and operators deployed to Middle East after ‘requests for help from 11 countries neighbouring Iran’Middle East crisis – live updatesUkraine’s president has said he dispatched interceptor drones and operators to protect US bases in Jo…
Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases in the Mideast With Stopping Drones
As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.
A beer at sunrise then back on duty – the British pilot who made RAF history shooting down Iranian drones
F-35 pilot based in Cyprus becomes first to destroy a target in combat – and celebrates with a single beerIn the clear skies above Jordan on Monday night, a British F-35 pilot made a small piece of history. Flying for four hours alongside two Typhoons,…