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CNN
19 hours ago
- General
- CNN
Warning shots and grenades used to disperse Palestinians seeking aid
A video shows security forces inside a distribution site throwing stun grenades at crowds of Palestinians as they desperately try to obtain boxes of aid. The scenes took place at the newly opened Netzarim distribution site, operated by controversial US-Israeli aid group the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
LBCI
a day ago
- Politics
- LBCI
One killed in armed clash between families in Beirut's Chiyah area
A personal dispute between members of two families escalated into an exchange of gunfire in the Chiyah–Maroun Misk area, resulting in the death of a young man, according to the National News Agency. Lebanese army and security forces quickly deployed to contain the incident and launched an investigation into the circumstances of the clash.
Al Bawaba
6 days ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
King Abdullah II marks Jordan's Independence Day
Published May 25th, 2025 - 10:04 GMT ALBAWABA - King Abdullah II marked the 79th anniversary of Jordan's Independence Day by sending a message to all Jordanians. King Abdullah II posted the message on his official X account. He said, "Sons and daughters of my loyal people," I greet you across our beloved homeland on the most precious Jordanian Independence Day. We take pride in its rich past and continuous progress, and we look forward to its promising and bright future, God willing. A future we will create together, with our will and determination, and build with our own efforts, so that Jordan may continue its path of progress and modernization, safe and stable, protected by the grace of God and guarded by the brave arms of our chosen Arab Army and our security forces." The King added: "I am proud of you, for Jordan is strong thanks to your unwavering resolve. We will continue together in the renaissance of our homeland, which deserves our great work and dedication." © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
LBCI
24-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Voting briefly suspended after dispute at polling station in Kfeir–Hasbaiyya (Video)
The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) reported that a dispute broke out inside the public school in the town of Kfeir–Hasbaiyya district, escalating into a physical altercation. The incident occurred after one of the polling agents was expelled from the polling station for committing violations. According to LADE, the altercation led to a brief suspension of the voting process. However, security forces quickly intervened to restore order, allowing the electoral process to resume at the center.
Jordan Times
22-05-2025
- Jordan Times
Authorities seize 45kg of crystal meth hidden in heavy machinery
The suspect concealed the narcotics within components of heavy equipment, which were transported in a travel vehicle through the Karameh border crossing (Petra photo) AMMAN — Authorities have thwarted one of the largest crystal meth smuggling attempts in recent years, uncovering 45 kilogrammes of the drug hidden inside heavy machinery, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) announced on Wednesday. According to a PSD spokesperson, the Anti-Narcotics Department (AND), in cooperation with other security agencies, launched a multi-week investigation after receiving intelligence that a foreign national was planning to smuggle a substantial quantity of the highly addictive drug into the Kingdom. A joint operational team was formed to verify the intelligence and track the suspect's activities. Surveillance confirmed that the individual had entered Jordan specifically to carry out the smuggling operation, the spokesperson said. The suspect reportedly concealed the narcotics within components of heavy equipment, which were transported in a travel vehicle through the Karameh border crossing. Security personnel tracked the vehicle to the capital, where the suspect was apprehended. Upon inspection, authorities discovered the crystal meth hidden within the machinery, he said. The PSD stressed that the successful operation reflects the continued dedication of Jordanian security forces to combating drug trafficking and protecting national security.
