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World Cup, Jordan: Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in the Al-Nashama’s historic 2026 World Cup debut, with Romano Schmid scoring early, Ali Olwan equalising after the break, then an own goal by Yazan Al Arab and Marko Arnautovic’s stoppage-time penalty sealing it. Royal Court & sports diplomacy: Crown Prince Hussein praised the team’s “only the beginning” message and met Austria’s vice-chancellor in California on the sidelines of the match, urging Austria’s role in the UN Security Council and highlighting Jordan-EU investment ties. Connectivity for fans: Zain Jordan partnered with BeIN to offer World Cup streaming packages for its 5G and fibre customers. Digital payments: eFAWATEERcom processed JD6.51bn in transactions since start of 2026, with 33.93m transactions and 5.25m users in May. Security & airspace: Jordan said it intercepted and shot down 20 Iranian missiles launched toward the Azraq area, with no reported injuries. Energy & risk: Iran announced a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of major disruption to global oil flows. Governance: Cabinet approved validating reasons to amend the Christian Denominational Councils Law, a step toward formal legal procedures.

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