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September 3, 2026

U.S. Treasury Issues One-Dollar Coin

Al-Taj News – The U.S. Treasury Department issued one-dollar coins bearing the image of Donald Trump on Wednesday, as part of a campaign led by the president to put his mark on national institutions. The coins were minted to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. A roll containing 25 one-dollar coins was offered for sale…
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August 23, 2026

Syria says one wounded in Israeli strike southwest of Damascus

DAMASCUS — Syria said a strike in the country’s south on Saturday wounded one person as Israel’s army said it targeted a militant, the second such attack in a week. Syrian state television said the man was wounded when an “Israeli occupation drone” targeted a vehicle in the village of Beit Jinn, located southwest of Damascus near the Israeli-annexed Golan…
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August 23, 2026

Jordan condemns terrorist attack on Syrian security forces

AMMAN — The Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a passenger bus belonging to Syria’s Internal Security Forces in the Damascus countryside. Ministry Spokesperson Fouad Majali affirmed the Kingdom’s full solidarity with and support for the Syrian government and people, rejecting all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability, according to a…
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August 23, 2026

Jordan condemns Israeli settlement plans in occupied Jerusalem

AMMAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday condemned the Israeli occupation authorities’ issuance of tenders for the construction of 1,234 settlement units under the “E1” settlement project east of occupied Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank. In a statement, the ministry described the move as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, as well as…
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August 17, 2026

Powerful quake off Indonesia kills 20, sparks mass evacuations

MAUMERE, Indonesia — Rescuers combed through debris for survivors Saturday after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 20 people and sending thousands fleeing. As the full scale of the disaster unfolded, rescue official Fathur Rahman told AFP at least 20 people were confirmed dead from four different towns on the island, popular with…
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