AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHumanitarian Response: Jordan and Qatar sent a second aid flight to earthquake-hit Venezuela, with 26 tonnes of medical, relief and food supplies for Caracas, including gear for Jordan’s Public Security Directorate search-and-rescue teams. Disaster Updates: Rescuers also pulled a 3-year-old boy alive after six days under rubble, as the quake death toll in Venezuela continues to climb. Economy & Finance: The World Bank upgraded Jordan to an upper-middle-income economy, saying revised national accounts show the economy is about 10% larger and lifting GNI per capita above the threshold. Governance: Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan signaled a tougher stance on integrity after action over a minister’s failure to disclose interests, stressing accountability and transparency. Trade & Labor: US Customs issued Withhold Release Orders against two Jordanian garment manufacturers over alleged forced-labor risks. Regional Security: Jordan condemned a “terrorist” café bombing in Damascus near the Palace of Justice, offering condolences and support for Syria. Education Rules: Jordan introduced new amendments for recognizing foreign academic qualifications, including updated residency requirements for applicants.
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