Jordanian-Czech Economic & Defence Ties: King Abdullah II met Czech defence industry executives in Prague, touring innovative technologies and discussing ways to deepen Jordanian-Czech cooperation, including investment and business partnerships alongside defence and security training. Regional Security Diplomacy: In separate Prague talks, the King urged stronger international efforts to de-escalate tensions, warning against West Bank and Jerusalem measures tied to settlement expansion, while highlighting Jordan’s role in dialogue and respect for international law. Food Security & Water Governance: A Jordan-focused analysis argues the country’s food system remains structurally vulnerable, pointing to food sovereignty needs and the limited support for small farmers, while stressing that water efficiency should drive farm policy. Jordanian Remittances: Jordanian expat remittances reportedly reached $2.97bn, a key support line for household income amid wider economic pressures. Aqaba Industrial Safety: Reports on ammonia gas leaks in Aqaba and surrounding areas cite multiple injuries, raising questions about industrial safety and emergency response readiness. Middle East Trade & Sanctions: The UK and France announced bans on goods from illegal Israeli settlements, with measures targeting specific companies and services tied to settlement expansion—an issue with direct implications for regional trade flows and compliance costs.