King Abdullah II

• Trudeau, King of Jordan to meet in Ottawa

  The Prime Minister's Office says the two will discuss the partnership between Canada and Jordan and efforts to promote diversity and counter violent extremism.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2019
  
• ANALYSIS: In new Middle East aid package, Trudeau confirms switch in focus from ‘survival’ to ‘thrival’

  Canada has shifted its aid focus from "medicines-and-blankets" to projects seeking to improve infrastructure, promote economic development and improve gender equity, a shift underlined Tuesday by a new aid package for projects in Jordan and the Middle East worth $45.3 million.

  Politics

  Aug 29, 2017
  
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• U.S. VP Biden meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah, key Mideast ally

  U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is holding talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II, a key U.S. military ally in the region, including in the battle against Islamic State extremists.

  Politics

  Mar 10, 2016
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• Jordan’s King Abdullah calls Canada a vital ally

  Jordanian King Abdullah says Canada is a vital ally to his country and region.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Jordan’s King Abdullah II visits Ottawa today

  King Abdullah II of Jordan will visit Ottawa today - his third Canadian visit since his ascension to the throne in February 1999.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2015
• Jordan launches new airstrikes after vowing harsh war on ISIS

  Jordanian warplanes bombed Islamic State targets on Thursday, state TV said, after the country's king vowed to wage a "harsh" war against the militants who control large areas of neighbouring Syria and Iraq.

  World

  Feb 5, 2015
• Rare snow storm causes havoc across Middle East

  The Gaza Strip received its first shipment of industrial fuel in 45 days on Sunday, bringing much-needed relief to the coastal territory after a rare winter storm dumped rare snow across the region.

  Weather

  Dec 15, 2013