Regional Diplomacy: King Abdullah II spoke by phone with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, urging an end to dangerous escalation and discussing ways to deepen Jordan-Bahrain cooperation. Military Leadership: A Royal Decree appointed Maj. Gen. Majdi Al Harasis as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing Maj. Gen. Yousef Al Huneiti as Jordan remains on high alert amid Iranian aerial threats. Health Services: The Health Ministry completed EU/WHO-funded rehabilitation of 16 primary healthcare centers, and also relocated eight specialized clinics to the renovated former emergency department at Prince Hamzah Hospital to cut outpatient congestion. Transport & Safety: Greater Amman Municipality announced traffic diversions for a steel pedestrian bridge installation on Jordan Street near Al-Sarh Schools. Palestinian Support: Jordan’s Field Hospital in Nablus received a visit from Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa, who praised JAF’s ongoing humanitarian and medical work. Social Protection: Social Development Minister Wafa Bani Mustafa met the Ford Foundation to expand cooperation on disability inclusion and social protection. Aviation & Trade Links: Queen Alia International Airport invited concession bids for duty free and F&B through 2039, while Jordan and China discussed potential new Amman–Beijing air links. Sports: Bahrain’s youth men’s handball team returned to a hero’s welcome after winning Asian silver in Amman and booking a 2027 world championship berth.