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Wizz Air suspends flights to Tel Aviv, Amman
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality June 2025 76 Wizz Air has taken the decision to suspend all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and its flights from Europe to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately, until September 15. Wizz Air has taken the...
Momani: King’s EU Parliament speech reaffirmed that war isn't means of achieving peace, stability
Jordan News
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June 18, 2025
Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani said Tuesday that His Majesty King Abdullah II’s address to the European Parliament reaffirmed a clear and principled message: war is not a means of achieving peace and stability.اضافة اعلان...
No Change to Tawjihi Exam Schedule Despite Official Holiday, Education Ministry Confirms
Jordan News
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June 18, 2025
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (Tawjihi) scheduled for June 26 will proceed as planned, despite the date coinciding with a public holiday.اضافة اعلان The ministry noted that a...
Iraqis allowed to enter Jordan without prior visa
Ammon News
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June 18, 2025
Ammon News - The Ministry of Interior has decided to allow Iraqi passport holders to enter the Kingdom via Queen Alia International Airport without the need to obtain a prior visa, according to according to ministry spokesperson Abdul Karim Abu...
'The new face of boxing': Brian Norman Jr. hell-bent on becoming more than just welterweight king
Yahoo Sports
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Brian Norman Jr. is the new ruler in town with a point still to prove. With reports suggesting Jaron "Boots" Ennis is vacating the IBF and WBA welterweight world championships to move to super welterweight, Norman is set to become the de facto No....
The Best Horror Movies of 2025 So Far, Ranked: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Final Destination Bloodlines,’ ’28 Years Later’ and More
Variety
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July 7, 2025
2025 has been a robust year for horror movies, both in terms of the nonstop release schedule and numerous box office hits. From monster openings for movies like “Sinners” and “Final Destination Bloodlines” to word-of-mouth streaming debuts like...
Greek Tourism Sector Cautious Amid Uncertainty in Israeli Market
Greek Travel Pages
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June 17, 2025
Photo source: Greek Travel Pages. Tensions in the Middle East are casting a shadow over Greek tourism, with flights to and from Israel suspended and concerns mounting about potential disruptions during the crucial summer months. According to...
Dinar demand rises amid increase in expatriate remittances
Ammon News
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July 7, 2025
Ammon News - Secretary-general of the Jordanian Money Exchange Association, Alaa Deranieh, affirmed a strong demand for the Jordanian dinar driven by increased remittances from expatriates working abroad. Deranieh pointed out that the Jordanian...
Jordanian Pilgrims Begin Return Journey from Saudi Arabia
Jordan News
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June 8, 2025
On Sunday, Jordanian pilgrims performed the farewell Tawaf (circumambulation) at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, marking the final ritual of Hajj as they prepared to return to Jordan.اضافة اعلان Additional groups of pilgrims are scheduled to depart on...
Pakistani startup delivers prosthetics to Gaza’s child amputees
News.Az
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Eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni pedaled a bicycle through her Jordanian refugee camp for the first time in a year, thanks to a new prosthetic arm. The device, delivered by Pakistani startup Bioniks, marks a breakthrough in providing life-changing...
Why Israelis on Holiday Are Trying to Escape Back to a War Zone
Daily Alert
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June 17, 2025
About an hour into the journey, the sky in front of us suddenly lit up. First came a flash - then a streak of fire, followed by an explosion. One. Then another. And another. We all knew what we were witnessing. Our group - nine Israelis on a...
UK issues urgent travel warning to nation bordering Israel as air raids intensify
Manchester Evening News
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June 16, 2025
The UK Government has released a new alert for British nationals as the situation between Israel and Iran grows increasingly tense, with concerns of potential regional destabilisation. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has...
UK Foreign Office issues urgent update to Brits over 'unsafe' travel in two countries
Chronicle Live
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June 17, 2025
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO) has issued a warning, advising Britons to steer clear of two additional countries due to escalating tensions in the region. In light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which witnessed Iran...
Is it safe to travel to Cyprus – and can I claim a refund if I cancel my holiday?
The Independent
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June 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Romanian tourists leave Israel as conflict with Iran continues
Romania Insider
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June 18, 2025
A group of 40 Romanian pilgrims have left Israel on Tuesday, June 17, through Egypt, and most have already reached Romania. The group of Romanians is the third that managed to leave Israel. The other two have already left the territory of the...
Summer Guide 2025: Camping Spots and Hiking Trails
Racket - Minneapolis
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June 17, 2025
Nature stuff—we love it. The following is a list of all the cool hiking trails and camping options you can enjoy this summer. Important note: Don’t be fooled by all these identical links. Each link listing takes you to that specific park page....
Is it safe to travel to Egypt? Latest Foreign Office tourist advice as Israel and Iran trade attacks
Metro
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June 17, 2025
A beach in Sharm el-Sheikh on Egypt’s Red Sea (Picture: Getty Images) Egypt has long been a popular choice for British travellers, but Israel’s attack on Iran and the strikes that followed have raised concern over its safety as a holiday...
Israel-Iran war starting to hit tourism to Thailand
Bangkok Post
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June 17, 2025
Arrivals from five key markets could fall 50% if airspace closures are prolonged PUBLISHED : 17 Jun 2025 at 22:16 The Israel-Iran war is expected to affect five of Thailand’s tourism markets, which might plunge by 50%, while visits from the Middle...
Latest: 120 roads closed across NC due to flooding from Chantal
WRAL 5 - North Carolina
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July 7, 2025
Live updates after Tropical Depression Chantal dropped heavy rain in central North Carolina late Sunday, leaving devastating flooding in its wake, especially in Durham, Chatham, Orange, Moore and Person counties. What to know Latest 12:45 p.m.:...
Abu Dhabi Flights Disrupted as Iran-Israel War Shakes Middle East Air Travel
Times of Dubai
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June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE- The Iran-Israel War has impacted the Middle East, thereby creating problems for flights operating there. People travelling via Abu Dhabi are facing delays and cancellations. Being unable to keep flights on schedule...