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Free speech under siege in Jordan as king approves "draconian" new cybercrime law

The law "will strongly undermine digital rights," says human rights advocates. Here's what's at stake for people in Jordan as the new law will be soon enforced.

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Jordan’s king approves ‘draconian’ cybercrime law

Fourteen rights groups, including Human Rights Watch, previously said in a joint statement the law is ‘draconian’.

Al Jazeera

King of Jordan approves a bill to criminalize online speech. Human rights groups call it draconian

The Jordanian state news agency reports that the King of Jordan has approved a bill to punish online speech deemed harmful to national unity

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Syrian reporter and three soldiers killed in roadside bombing: State media

SAMA TV reporter Firas al-Ahmed killed in Deraa, near the Jordanian border.

Al Jazeera

Multinational force fights stubborn wildfire in Cyprus, including Lebanon, Greece and Jordan

Officials say a multinational force is helping Cyprus fight a stubborn wildfire that has scorched miles of mountainous terrain in the summer heat

The Independent UK

Israel Lodges Official Protest With Jordan Over Mistreatment Of Jewish Tourists

Israel files complaint with Jordan over harassment of religious Jewish tourists at border crossings

Zenger

Israeli Arrested While Crossing Into Jordan Illegally

An Israeli was apprehended on Tuesday while trying to cross the border into Jordan illegally, according to Arab media reports

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Ancient Neolithic Necklace Unearthed In Jordanian Village

Discovery of intricately crafted jewelry sheds light on cultural practices of our ancestors

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12 of the best things to do in Jordan, from desert camping to visiting crusader castles

Here’s how to make the most of a Jordan holiday, whether you fancy relaxing by the Red Sea or exploring ancient wonders

The Independent UK

Halted Ukraine grain deal, funding shortages rattle UN food aid programs

A halted landmark grain deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to flow to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia is rattling the operations of the United Nations food agency, its deputy executive director said

The Independent UK

Israel Plans Security Barrier Along Jordan Border To Counter Iranian Threat

Israeli Defense Minister reveals move to thwart Tehran's efforts to transfer arms and instigate violence

Zenger

Rights groups, opposition slam proposed cyber crime law in Jordan

The government says law will punish online attackers, but critics fear it will expand state control over social media.

Al Jazeera

Jordan lawmakers move to criminalize some online speech. Rights groups accuse kingdom of censorship

The lower house of Jordan'sia parliament has passed legislation to punish online speech that the government deems harmful to national unity

The Independent UK

Jordan to criminalize VPNs and internet freedoms under new cybercrime law

Civil societies and journalists are calling for the Jordan government to scrap the new proposed cybercrime law that will strongly undermine digital rights.

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Israeli Foreign Minister Files Protest Against Jordan’s Treatment Of Religious Jewish Tourists

Israeli Foreign Minister expresses concern over discriminatory treatment of religious Jewish tourists in Jordan.

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Jordan Allows Druze Residents Of Israeli Golan Heights To Enter Kingdom Without Visa

Amman's surprise move eliminates need for Israeli identity cards, sets precedent for Arab countries

The Independent UK

They fled Syria's shattering civil war. Now, Syrian refugees in Jordan fear being forced to return

As Middle East countries begin to restore relations with Syrian President Bashar Assad, many Syrian refugees who fled civil war fear they will be forced to return to their homeland

The Independent UK

UN agency slashes cash aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan, raising the alarm on its funding crunch

The United Nations food agency says it will reduce monthly cash aid for almost 120,000 Syrian refugees living in camps in Jordan

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‘State-sanctioned domestic abuse’: Women in Middle East and North African countries must get men’s permission to travel

Report finds women can be arrested, detained or made to go home if male guardians in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and Kuwait report they are ‘absent’ from homes

The Guardian - UK

‘I am a prisoner’: women fight Middle Eastern laws that keep them trapped at home

Rules restricting a woman’s freedom to live, work and study persist in countries including Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel, says a Human Rights Watch report

Woman & Home

Queen Rania and new daughter-in-law Princess Rajwa twin in the most incredible blue looks

Princess Rajwa stepped out for her first appearance after the wedding twinning with her mother-in-law

The Week

Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: an ‘uncynical’ celebrity travelogue

“As most of us are unlikely to be invited on holiday with Joanna Lumley any time soon, let us enjoy the next best thing,” said Anita Singh in The Daily Telegraph: an ITV series in which she travels through Indonesia, Madagascar, India, Jordan and Zanzibar, tracing the history of the…

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Land Connectivity Project Explores UAE-Israel Land Bridge To Boost Trade

U.S.-backed proposal advances for land bridge connecting UAE and Israel, cutting costs and time for cargo transportation.

Daily Mirror

Sir Jackie Stewart suffered stroke as he waited for royal wedding - but plans to be at British GP

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Jackie, 84, revealed he had suffered a mini-stroke while in Jordan to attend Crown Prince Hussein's wedding just last month

The Independent UK

A troubled new power plant leaves Jordan in debt to China, raising concerns over Beijing's influence

Jordan has built a giant power plant meant to fulfill great hopes for energy independence

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