Davos organisers postpone Egypt conference over ‘security concerns’
Organisers of the World Economic Forum (WEF), which holds an annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have postponed a…
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ISIS-affiliated militant group claims bombing of Sinai pipeline to Jordan
Egypt's most active militant group, the ISIS-affiliated Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis, claimed responsibility for the…
Smoke inhalation kills Egyptian worker in Jordan
An Egyptian worker in Jordan died on Monday after inhaling smoke from firewood he was burning to keep warm at home.…
Jordan’s King Abdullah to discuss war on Syria militants with Putin
US ally Jordan's King Abdullah will hold talks in Moscow on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin on how…
Japan’s terrorist monitoring unit to maintain four bases including Egypt
The Japanese government is arranging for the Foreign Ministry’s new intelligence-gathering unit on terrorism to…
Austria, Jordan cast doubt on speedy Syria transition
Vienna and Amman believe it is too early to expect a speedy political transition in war-torn Syria, Austrian…
King of Jordan warns of ‘world war’ against humanity
Jordan's King Abdullah II warned Tuesday of a "third world war against humanity", describing the Islamic State…
EBRD earmarks $250mn for renewables in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a $250 million financing programme to spur…
Russia’s Putin calls leaders of Egypt, Jordan to talk about Syria
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin phoned Wednesday the president of Egypt and the king of Jordan to update them on…
Jordan’s Masaken Capital intends to acquire Egypt-based property firm
Jordan-based investment company Masaken Capital is planning to acquire an Egyptian real estate company, in a move…
