AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoRegional Media Push: The EU Delegation in Jordan says independent journalism is “oxygen of democracy,” backing community outlets like Radio Al-Balad and AmmanNet while warning that regulation, money pressure, and online safety risks still squeeze small independent voices. Community Media Conference: In Amman, the Community Media Network opened its “Independent Media… Strong Society” conference, stressing media’s role in social peace and conflict resolution, and highlighting renewed Reporters Without Borders Journalism Trust certification for its platforms. Security and Diplomacy: Jordan’s PM and foreign minister held calls with Saudi and Jordanian counterparts on de-escalation tied to the US-Iran ceasefire, while Bahrain’s King Hamad met Jordan’s Senate president to underline “deep-rooted” ties. Middle East Tensions: New reporting claims Israel built a secret base in Iraq’s desert to support strikes on Iran, drawing Iraqi condemnation. US Intelligence Probe: The FBI has started interviewing current and former CIA staff in the John Brennan Russia-related investigation.
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