Syrian Refugee Returns: UNHCR says more than 200,000 Syrian refugees have voluntarily returned from Jordan since late 2024, with 23,150 returning this year so far, including 82,000 children—though many families still hesitate due to security and rebuilding costs. World Refugee Day: A separate report highlights how political shifts in Syria have raised hopes, but life in Jordan remains a hard trade-off for those weighing return. Gaza Ceasefire Under Fire: UNICEF calls the Gaza “ceasefire” a “deadly illusion,” saying 265 Palestinian children have been killed since it was announced in October 2025, with a child dying on average every day for over eight months. Aqaba Logistics Push: AD Ports, Aqaba Development Corporation and Maqta Ayla launched a digital truck control and port community system to cut waiting times and speed permits at Aqaba Port. Public Sector Reform: Minister Badriya Balbeisi says competency frameworks will reshape Jordan’s public HR by linking recruitment, training, promotion and performance under one merit-based model. Amra Convention Centre: JCDCF approved final designs and started engineering works for the Amra International Convention and Exhibition Centre, a JD50m venue aimed at boosting MICE tourism. Parliamentary Visit: Jordan’s House Speaker Mazen Al-Qadi arrived in Azerbaijan for an OIC parliamentary conference, with meetings scheduled through June 26. Jordan Football Build-up: Jordan’s national team continues preparations for the Algeria match, with public World Cup viewing events planned at Amman’s Roman Theatre and other downtown venues.