AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoUS-Jordan Cooperation: The U.S. and Jordan signed a four-year strategic objective agreement worth $354.6 million in U.S. foreign assistance, with a stronger focus on trade, U.S. technology and innovation, and measurable results. Water & Energy Infrastructure: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank approved $250 million for Jordan’s National Water Carrier—desalination in Aqaba, a 438-km underground pipeline to Amman, and a 281 MW solar power plant to deliver about 300 million m³ of drinking water annually. Cyber Safety: Jordanian experts stress that fighting electronic fraud depends on continuous public awareness, warning people about fake government/bank SMS scams and urging schools and workplaces to run regular training. Regional Security Pressure: Reports say Jordan warned that an Israeli takeover of al-Aqsa/Dome of the Rock is “imminent,” prompting an emergency foreign-ministers meeting across the Arab and Islamic world. Jordan in the Middle East crossfire: Coverage highlights how Jordan has faced repeated missile and drone threats amid the wider U.S.-Iran conflict, raising questions about the cost of its security alignment.
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