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Tragic Three-Car Collision in Galway Claims Life of Man in His 40s

CO GALWAY, Ireland - A man in his 40s has died following a serious three-car collision in Ballybane.

The multi-car crash occurred at Clareview Park at approximately 2:50pm Sunday afternoon, prompting a major emergency response. The driver of one of the cars reportedly collided with the other two. The driver, aman in his 40s was treated at the scene before being transported to University Hospital Galway. He later

U.S. Senators Call for End to Gaza Blockade

WASHINGTON, DC - A coalition of 29 U.S. senators, spanning both parties, introduced a resolution on Thursday calling on the Trump administration to push for an immediate end to Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip, citing dire humanitarian conditions and the need for renewed diplomacy in the region.

The resolution, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and co-sponsored by prominent Democrats and Republic

Israeli military escalates hostilities in Gaza

GAZA - Israel Air Force pilots have heavily bombarded Gaza this week, killing hundreds and severely wounding hundreds more. 

The Israeli military on Friday topped off weeks of bombardment and heavy fighting, by announcing it was escalating its offensive. 

"Operation Gideon's Chariots" is the name of the new offensive, its intention, according to the IDF's Hebrew X page, is to seize

JORDAN-PETRA-TOURISM

(250521) -- AMMAN, May 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A light show is staged at the archaeological site of Petra, Jordan, on May 20, 2025. Jordan's Petra is a unique archaeological Nabataean city carved into rock, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

Daily World Briefing, May 21

World Health Assembly adopts global pandemic agreement

The World Health Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization, adopted the global pandemic agreement in Geneva on Tuesday.

The "pandemic agreement" proposes the establishment of a series of new platforms and mechanisms aimed at comprehensively reforming the existing systems for pandemic surveillance, prevention and respons

SYRIA-DAMASCUS-FOREIGN AFFAIRS CHIEF-JORDAN-FM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(250520) -- DAMASCUS, May 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Syrian foreign affairs chief Asaad al-Shibani (R, Rear) and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (L, Rear) attend a joint press conference in Damascus, Syria, on May 20, 2025. Syria and Jordan signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to launch a coordination council aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. The agreement was signed i

Indian Army showcases indigenous defence technology used during Op Sindoor along LoC

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 21 (ANI): In a major boost to indigenous defence capabilities, the Indian Army successfully deployed homegrown artillery systems under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative during Operation Sindoor along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

The operation marked a significant milestone in showcasing the operational readiness and effectiveness of Made-in-India def

JORDAN-AMMAN-TEA FOR HARMONY-TOURISM PROMOTION EVENT

(250519) -- AMMAN, May 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Guests and artists pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of "Tea for Harmony--Gansu Cultural and Tourism Promotion" event in Amman, Jordan, May 18, 2025. The China Cultural Center in Amman, in cooperation with the Department of Culture and Tourism in northwest China's Gansu Province and under the support of the Chinese Embassy in Amman, organized a cultural and t

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-TABLE TENNIS-ITTF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALS

(250518) -- DOHA, May 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- ITTF president Petra Sorling addresses during the opening ceremony of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals Doha 2025 in Doha, Qatar, May 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

Interview: China's economic management, science accomplishments worth learning from, says Jordanian official

China's investment in education and scientific research, with considerable resources spent on intellectual infrastructure, such as universities and research centers, contributed to its success.

AMMAN, May 17 (Xinhua) -- China's experience across various sectors, including scientific research, is highly valuable and worth learning from, a Jordanian official has said.

Musa Shteiwi, president

Update: UAE, Jordan hold first round of consular consultations

Update in the first paragraph at the source's request

ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan held the first round of joint consular consultations today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of senior officials from both Ministries. The meeting comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance consular cooperation and improve

UAE participates in MENAFATF Plenary Meeting in Jordan

AMMAN, 9th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The UAE participated in the 40th Plenary Meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), held in Amman, Jordan from 4th to 8th May.

The UAE delegation was led by Hamid Saif AlZaabi, Secretary-General and Vice Chair of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations Committee (NAMLCFTC), and th

SCLD participates in Conference on Learning Difficulties in Amman

AMMAN, 7th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties (SCLD) participated in the 2nd International Scientific Conference on Learning Difficulties, hosted in Amman, Jordan from 6th to 8th May 2025. The centre's delegation visited the Jordanian capital as part of an official mission to strengthen international cooperation, exchange advanced expertise, and explore the latest developments in diagnosing

FNC, Jordan's Senate discuss strengthening parliamentary cooperation

RABAT, 29th April, 2025 (WAM) -- Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), discussed with Faisal Al-Fayez, Speaker of the Jordanian Senate, ways to enhance bilateral cooperation relations and issues of mutual interest, as well as strengthening them across various fields, in a manner that reflects the vision and directives of the leaderships and peoples of the two brotherly nations.

During the

Sultan bin Ahmed tours Palestinian refugee camp in Jordan

SHARJAH, 13th April 2025 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Humanitarian Envoy of The Big Heart Foundation, emphasised that responding to the escalating humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians-particularly in the Gaza Strip-requires a united mobilisation of resources to implement sustainable development projects.

These must target sectors such as healthcare, e