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Jordan News
6 hours ago
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- Jordan News
Safadi to Rubio: Ceasefire in Sweida Must Be Upheld - Jordan News
Safadi to Rubio: Ceasefire in Sweida Must Be Upheld Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, met yesterday in Washington with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a meeting that addressed the strategic partnership between the two countries and regional developments. اضافة اعلان Both sides emphasized the importance of the strong friendship between Jordan and the United States and the need to enhance cooperation across all fields. Safadi expressed appreciation for the support the United States provides to Jordan, while Rubio affirmed the Kingdom's key role in efforts to promote security and stability in the region. The two ministers discussed efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip. Safadi reiterated Jordan's support for the efforts led by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to broker a prisoner exchange deal that would result in a permanent ceasefire. They also discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions in the West Bank and reviewed the situation in Syria, particularly the implementation of the tripartite agreement achieved during the Jordanian-hosted U.S.-Jordanian-Syrian talks last Saturday. Safadi stressed the urgent need to solidify the ceasefire in Syria's southern Sweida province. Rubio emphasized that dialogue is essential to resolving the crisis in southern Syria and protecting all civilians. Safadi, in turn, underscored the necessity of upholding the ceasefire in Sweida, ensuring humanitarian aid access, protecting civilians, and re-establishing the authority of the Syrian state and the rule of law across all of Syria. وزير الخارجية الأمريكي ماركو روبيو: التقيت بنائب رئيس الوزراء ووزير الخارجية الأردني أيمن الصفدي لمناقشة وقف إطلاق النار في سوريا. كما شكرت الأردن على دوره القيادي في تعزيز الأمن والاستقرار في المنطقة، بما في ذلك في الضفة الغربية وغزة. — U.S. Embassy Jordan (@USEmbassyJordan) July 24, 2025 He also stressed the importance of supporting Syria's reconstruction process based on principles that guarantee its unity, sovereignty, security, stability, and the rights and safety of all Syrians. Both ministers agreed to maintain coordination and communication to enhance bilateral cooperation and resolve regional crises while reinforcing regional security and stability. – (Petra) وزير الخارجية الأمريكي ماركو روبيو: التقيت بنائب رئيس الوزراء ووزير الخارجية الأردني أيمن الصفدي لمناقشة وقف إطلاق النار في سوريا. كما شكرت الأردن على دوره القيادي في تعزيز الأمن والاستقرار في المنطقة، بما في ذلك في الضفة الغربية وغزة. — U.S. Embassy Jordan (@USEmbassyJordan) July 24, 2025
Ammon
10 hours ago
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- Ammon
U.S. Secretary of State praises Jordan's efforts to advance regional security
Ammon News - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Jordan for its leadership in advancing regional security and stability, including in the West Bank and Gaza. In a post on his official X account, Rubio said that he discussed the ceasefire in Syria with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi. Met with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister @AymanHsafadi to discuss the ceasefire in Syria. I also thanked Jordan for its leadership in advancing regional security and stability, including in the West Bank and Gaza. — Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) July 23, 2025 Rubio met Wednesday with Safadi to discuss the trilateral agreement between the United States, Jordan, and Syria to maintain the ceasefire in Syria, according to a press release by the U.S Department of State. Rubio stressed the need for dialogue to address the present crisis in southern Syria and underscored the importance of protecting civilians on all sides. The two ministers also discussed the security situations in the region including Gaza and the West Bank. For his part, Safadi thanked Rubio for the thorough discussion on advancing the historical partnership and efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and ending escalation in the West Bank as well as preserving the ceasefire in Suwayda in southern Syria, which the US played a key role in realizing. During the meeting, Safadi also affirmed Jordan's appreciation for the United States' support, reaffirming the two countries' commitment to working together to ensure peace and stability in the region. Grateful to US SoS @SecRubio — Ayman Safadi (@AymanHsafadi) July 23, 2025
Fox News
19 hours ago
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- Fox News
WATCH LIVE: Secretary of State Rubio meets with key Middle East ally
Rubio sitting down with Jordanian Foreign Minister amid conflict in Gaza, aftermath of U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear program.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Rubio says Harvard might lose visa program eligibility
July 23 (UPI) -- The State Department is investigating whether Harvard University undermines U.S. policy via educational and cultural exchanges that enable international students, professors and others to obtain visas. The investigation's purpose is to determine whether or not Harvard officials are undermining national security and foreign policy through its participation in the Exchange Visitor Program, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday. "All sponsors participating in this program are required to fully comply with exchange visitor regulations, transparency in reporting and a demonstrated commitment to fostering the principles of cultural exchange and mutual understanding upon which the program was founded," Rubio said in a prepared statement. Harvard "must comply with all regulations ... in a manner that does not undermine the foreign policy objectives or compromise the national security interests of the United States," Rubio continued. "The American people have the right to expect their universities to uphold national security, comply with the law and provide safe environments for all students." He said the investigation will ensure the university's participation in State Department programs does not "run contrary to our nation's interests." The Trump administration in May revoked Harvard's eligibility to participate in the Exchange Visitor Program. U.S. District Court of Massachusetts Judge Allison Burroughs overturned the revocation of Harvard's program eligibility. Rubio notified Harvard University President Dr. Alan Garber of the investigation on Wednesday but did not accuse university officials of any wrongdoing in the matter. He gave Harvard a week to provide relevant university records and said the department will interview university staff and possibly students who are participating in the exchange program. The Department of Homeland Security in July likewise subpoenaed Harvard to obtain information on the university's program participation. The State Department's investigation will not affect Harvard's sponsorship and enrollment of students, professors and researchers, according to a statement shared with United Press International. "This investigation is yet another retaliatory step taken by the administration in violation of Harvard's First Amendment rights," a Harvard spokesperson said. "Harvard continues to enroll and sponsor international scholars, researchers and students and will protect its international community and support them as they apply for U.S. visas and travel to campus this fall." Solve the daily Crossword
Iraqi News
21 hours ago
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- Iraqi News
Iraq's Al-Sudani, Rubio discuss oil attacks and militia reform bill
Baghdad ( – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation to address ongoing security challenges, regional developments, and energy cooperation. Al-Sudani condemned the recent attacks on vital oil infrastructure in northern Iraq, including in Kirkuk, and Salah al-Din, linking them to efforts aimed at disrupting Iraq's economy. He noted the strikes came shortly after new agreements were signed with U.S. energy firms to develop oil fields in those areas. Iraq's security forces, Al-Sudani said, are coordinating with the international coalition to identify those behind the attacks. Rubio urged swift action to prevent further incidents and emphasized the protection of U.S.-linked facilities. Rubio also pressed Baghdad to resume crude exports via the Iraq–Turkey pipeline and ensure consistent salary payments to public employees in Iraq's Kurdistan Region. The two leaders also discussed the draft law on the Popular Mobilization Commission (PMC). Al-Sudani described it as part of Iraq's broader security restructuring. However, Rubio voiced concern that the bill could legitimize armed groups aligned with Iran, potentially threatening Iraq's sovereignty. The call reflected both countries' ongoing efforts to manage security risks, stabilize the energy sector, and maintain cooperation amid regional tensions.
