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Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya said Amman and Damascus coordinate daily to combat smuggling and train Syrian security agencies, announcing that 15,342 drug cases had been recorded this year. He also discussed overcrowding in rehabilitation centres, border-crossing development, the return of Syrians, conditions in the West Bank and the impact of unemployment on security and society.
Around 650 volunteers are close to completing a mosaic mural at the entrance to Jordan’s city of Al-Salt. Extending for about 50 metres, it documents the city’s history and heritage. Those behind the project, which uses 3 million 750 thousand stones, hope to register it in the Guinness World Records.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned in his address to the United Nations General Assembly of Israeli expansion in the region, particularly in Syria. He criticised the international community’s handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, reaffirming Jordan’s commitment to a just peace, support for Palestinians and UNRWA, and the protection of its borders and water security.
Al-Badu Street, one of the oldest markets in the Jordanian city of Mafraq, continues to sell herding supplies, goat-hair tents, coffee implements and traditional clothing, but its commercial activity has declined as lifestyles have changed. The street, whose origins date back more than 70 years, retains its value as a witness to the history of the Badia and the city’s transformations.
Eleven people were injured in a limited ammonia gas leak during maintenance of an old pump in the industrial zone south of Aqaba, with 7 remaining under medical observation. Authorities said the incident was quickly brought under control and caused no environmental pollution, while a lawmaker from the governorate called for the causes of recurring leaks to be addressed and the safety system updated.
A total of 231,720 Syrians returned from Jordan to their country between December 8, 2024, and September 12, 2026, according to Jordan’s Interior Ministry. Although voluntary returns continue, their pace has declined after rising in the early months, while 343,142 Syrian refugees remain registered with the UN refugee agency in the kingdom.
U.S. officials said Iran obtained high-resolution satellite imagery of Muwaffaq Salti Air Base from Chinese entities before a July attack that killed three U.S. soldiers. The officials did not accuse the Chinese government of direct involvement, while a White House official denied that foreign assistance had enhanced Tehran’s ability to attack the United States.
Jordanian presenter Maryam al-Khatib announced the launch of her new program, “Cinema +,” on Jordanian television in August 2026, in an experience focused on artistic and cinematic content. The broadcaster has not yet published extensive details about the program’s airdate, segments or guests, nor clarified its relationship with “C Cinema.”
