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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 5

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

L-R : Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, King Abdullah II and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, King Abdullah’s chief adviser for religious and cultural affairs and personal envoy, visit Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), a Pakistan-owned company specialised in research and development, and the manufacture of advanced military and defense technologies and equipment, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on November 15, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, King Abdullah’s chief adviser for religious and cultural affairs and personal envoy, attend a drill conducted by Pakistani military forces in Islamabad, Pakistan, on November 15, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Jordan’s King Abdullah II attends drills by Pakistani military forces showcasing shooting and manoeuvring skills, and multi-domain operations and air force displays in Islamabad, Pakistan, on November 15, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Official welcoming ceremony is held for Jordan’s King Abdullah II at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 14, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma bint Abdullah II attends a drill conducted by Pakistani military forces in Islamabad, Pakistan, on November 15, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Official welcoming ceremony is held for Jordan’s King Abdullah II at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 14, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Official welcoming ceremony is held for Jordan’s King Abdullah II at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 14, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, King Abdullah II (4th from L) and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, King Abdullah’s chief adviser for religious and cultural affairs and personal envoy (2nd from L), visit Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), a Pakistan-owned company specialised in research and development, and the manufacture of advanced military and defense technologies and equipment, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on November 15, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma bint Abdullah II attends a drill conducted by Pakistani military forces in Islamabad, Pakistan, on November 15, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma bint Abdullah II attends a drill conducted by Pakistani military forces in Islamabad, Pakistan, on November 15, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Official welcoming ceremony is held for Jordan’s King Abdullah II at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 14, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Jordan’s King Abdullah II attends drills by Pakistani military forces showcasing shooting and manoeuvring skills, and multi-domain operations and air force displays in Islamabad, Pakistan, on November 15, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan attends a drone exercise conducted jointly by the King Abdullah II Royal Special Forces and their Indonesian counterparts, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 14, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Princess Salma of Jordan on Visit with Father King Abdullah II - Asia

Jordan’s King Abdullah II and his younger daughter Princess Salma attend a drone exercise conducted jointly by the King Abdullah II Royal Special Forces and their Indonesian counterparts, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on November 14, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows people shopping at a local supermarket in Iloilo City, Western Visayas on November 3 to prepare for the typhoon.

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Giorgia Meloni Receives King and Queen of Jordan - Rome

Giorgia Meloni Receives King and Queen of Jordan - Rome

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni receives Jordan’s King Abdullah II for a meeting in Rome, Italy, on October 14, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giorgia Meloni Receives King and Queen of Jordan - Rome

Giorgia Meloni Receives King and Queen of Jordan - Rome

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni receives Jordan’s King Abdullah II for a meeting in Rome, Italy, on October 14, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Receives King and Queen of Jordan - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Receives King and Queen of Jordan - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican State (right) receives Jordan’s King Abdullah II, at the Apostolic Palace, at the Vatican, in Rome, Italy, on October 14, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Receives King and Queen of Jordan - Rome

Pope Leo XIV Receives King and Queen of Jordan - Rome

Swiss Guards seen as Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican State receives Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, at the Apostolic Palace, at the Vatican, in Rome, Italy, on October 14, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Northern Islands, Over 10,000 Evacuated 5

Super Typhoon Ragasa (Nando) struck the northern Philippines on Monday, September 22, with winds up to 285 km/h, forcing over 10,000 people to evacuate across northern and central Luzon, according to the government. The storm damaged homes, schools, and power lines, and led to closures of schools and government offices, including in Manila. Despite slight weakening, authorities warned of life-threatening storm surges, floods, and landslides.

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King Abdullah II Welcomes The Qatar Emir - Amman

King Abdullah II Welcomes The Qatar Emir - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan (2nd L) holds welcome ceremony for visiting Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (4th L) at Marka Military Airport in Amman, Jordan, on September 17, 2025. King Abdullah II of Jordan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met here on Wednesday, during which the two sides jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation, according to separate statements from both countries. Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Abdullah II Welcomes The Qatar Emir - Amman

King Abdullah II Welcomes The Qatar Emir - Amman

King Abdullah II of Jordan (C, R) holds welcome ceremony for visiting Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (C, L) at Marka Military Airport in Amman, Jordan, on September 17, 2025. King Abdullah II of Jordan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met here on Wednesday, during which the two sides jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation, according to separate statements from both countries. Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan's King Abdullah II Meets Palestinian President Abbas - Amman

Jordan's King Abdullah II Meets Palestinian President Abbas - Amman

Jordan's King Abdullah II R) shakes hands with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman, Jordan, September 10, 2025. During his meeting with Abbas on Wednesday, King Abdullah II condemned the Israeli Doha strike, rejected Israeli plans to expand control over Gaza and settlement activity in the West Bank, stressed the need for a ceasefire in Gaza and unhindered humanitarian access, and for implementing the two-state solution, according to a Royal Court statement. Photo by Royal Hashemite Court/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan's King Abdullah II Meets Palestinian President Abbas - Amman

Jordan's King Abdullah II Meets Palestinian President Abbas - Amman

Jordan's King Abdullah II C) meets with visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas 2nd L) in Amman, Jordan, September 10, 2025. During his meeting with Abbas on Wednesday, King Abdullah II condemned the Israeli Doha strike, rejected Israeli plans to expand control over Gaza and settlement activity in the West Bank, stressed the need for a ceasefire in Gaza and unhindered humanitarian access, and for implementing the two-state solution, according to a Royal Court statement. Photo by Royal Hashemite Court/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Portugal: Firefighters Battle Major Wildfires Amid Scorching Heat and High Winds

More than 1,500 firefighters are battling several wildfires across Portugal, with the most severe blazes reported in Arouca, Ponte da Barca, Penamacor, and Mangualde. In Penamacor (Castelo Branco), more than 400 firefighters and five aircraft are working to contain the flames. Strong winds, rugged terrain, and soaring temperatures—reaching up to 40°C—are complicating efforts. Nearly all of mainland Portugal remains under high or maximum fire risk alerts.

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Royals At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Abdullah II of Jordan and his wife Rania attend Pope Francis’ funeral celebrated in San Peter’s square at the Vatican on April 26, 2025. Over two hundred and fifty thousand people poured into St. Peter’s Square to bid their final farewell to Pope Francis at his Requiem Mass. The Solemn and moving celebration was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re joined by some 250 Cardinals, Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops, priests, and consecrated religious. Photo by Eric Vandeville /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Jordan's Queen Rania and Jordan's King Abdullah II attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Jordan's Queen Rania and Jordan's King Abdullah II attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Jordan's Queen Rania and Jordan's King Abdullah II attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Jordan's Queen Rania and Jordan's King Abdullah II attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Jordan's Queen Rania and Jordan's King Abdullah II attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Jordan's Queen Rania and Jordan's King Abdullah II attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan and his wife queen Rania Al-Yassin ​at the Vatican on November 10, 2022. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Vatican Media (EV)/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets king Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan ​at the Vatican on May 2, 2024. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah II at Elysee Palace in Paris on March 19, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah II at Elysee Palace in Paris on March 19, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah II at Elysee Palace in Paris on March 19, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah II at Elysee Palace in Paris on March 19, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah II at Elysee Palace in Paris on March 19, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Welcomes Jordan's King - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Jordan's King Abdullah II at Elysee Palace in Paris on March 19, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan during a press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on March 19, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan during a press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on March 19, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan during a press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on March 19, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan during a press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on March 19, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan during a press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on March 19, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan during a press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on March 19, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan during a press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on March 19, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan during a press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on March 19, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Macron And King Abdallah II Joint Press Conference - Paris

President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan during a press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on March 19, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

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