UN General Debate: Jordan’s King Abdullah II told the 81st UNGA that Israel’s “expansionist appetite” is a regional threat, warning that Gaza, the West Bank and southern Syria are being reshaped by “terrifying levels” of impunity and settlement expansion, and urging stronger international action including sanctions. Regional diplomacy: Jordan’s King also met UN chief António Guterres, calling for intensified efforts to restore regional stability through diplomacy and dialogue, and stressing full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and protection of holy sites. Jordan–Iraq ties: King Abdullah met Iraq’s PM Ali Al-Zaidi in New York, reaffirming cooperation in energy, the economy and investment, and warning against any new realities in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza. Anti-money laundering reform: Jordan’s draft amended AML/CFT law for 2026 would bring virtual asset service providers under regulation and expand powers to trace, seize, freeze and confiscate assets, with possible restrictions on cash payments. Water security financing: The US DFC approved up to $1bn in loan financing plus up to $800m political risk insurance for Jordan’s National Water Carrier project, including a seawater desalination plant under a BOT model. Energy trade logistics: Iraq is studying the Haditha–Aqaqba pipeline, while fuel oil exports via Jordan continue using tanker trucks and Aqaba port capacity. AI workforce angle: A Jordan-focused piece argues the job is shifting from prompting to supervising AI agents, pushing the country to build skills for practical AI use and service creation.