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The aftermath of a Jordanian strike on an suspected drugs and weapons cache in the village of Arman, in Sweida, southern Syria. AFP

Jordan's air raids on Syrian border highlight emergence of new breed of drug smugglers

Weekend operation targeted suspected traffickers adept at using balloon technology

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Jordan makes arrests over illegal Muslim Brotherhood meeting

Jordan targets drug factories and warehouses in security operation

Jordan's royal family share touching messages on Princess Rajwa's birthday

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Jordan joins Artemis Accord for peaceful space exploration

Jordan lays tracks for growth with $2.3 billion rail project



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An Israeli flag above the Beit Romano settlement against a backdrop of Palestinian homes in the West Bank city of Hebron. AFP

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