U.S.-China-Iran tensions: Trump confirmed China “spies on us” after a report tied Chinese satellite imagery to an Iranian strike on a Jordanian base that killed three American service members, while China rejected the claims ahead of a Xi–Trump meeting. Aqaba safety: An ammonia gas leak during maintenance at an Aqaba industrial complex injured 11–14 people, with Civil Defense and site teams controlling the incident and checking air safety before work resumes. Border security: Jordan’s Eastern Military Region intercepted three drug-smuggling attempts using guided balloons, seizing the narcotics and handing cases to authorities. Education access: The prime minister expanded the Southern Badia free school bus program, adding 3,500 students (total 12,500) and extending transport to about 900 teachers, with plans for tracking via a mobile app. Local development: Greater Amman Municipality reported about JD48m spent on road rehabilitation and expansions across millions of square metres. Tech & finance: IFC appointed Thomas Jacobs as division director for Iraq, the Levant and Yemen, based in Amman, focusing on infrastructure, credit access, digitalization and water security. Digital commerce: Valu Jordan and Zbooni Jordan signed a partnership to bring BNPL payments to merchants on the platform. Health snapshot: A school survey found 32.9% of Jordanian students aged 13–17 are overweight or obese, with low daily physical activity.