IS threatens to kill Jordanian, Japanese hostages if terror convict not released

Authorities were verifying the authenticity of a video recording released on Tuesday, in which the so-called Islamic State (IS) threatened to kill Jordanian pilot Muath Kasasbeh and Japanese hostage Kenji Goto if Jordan does not release convicted terrorist Sajida Rishawi within 24 hours.

Jordan will not allow Israel to violate its airspace sovereignty — Judeh

Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh on Tuesday stressed that Israel will not be able to operate its planned airport near the border with Aqaba without Jordan's technical cooperation.
Tensions rise ahead of budget bill debate

A dispute between the government and MPs is likely to deepen in the coming days as differences over electricity tariffs are set to add to the customary tension over the budget as the House soon starts marathon deliberations on the draft law, lawmakers and analysts said Tuesday.
Jordan, New Zealand seek further cooperation

Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour met with New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully on Tuesday to discuss prospects for further cooperation and issues of mutual concern.
Jordan plans to buy gas from Cyprus

Jordan will sign an agreement to purchase natural gas from Cyprus before the end of June this year, according to a senior government official.