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French President Emmanuel Macron meets Jordanian King Abdullah II to discuss the situation in Gaza and the "extreme urgency" of a ceasefire. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron welcome King Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania to the Elysee palace. The two leaders are expected to discuss the situation in Syria, and in Israel and the Palestinian territories. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Jordan's King Abdullah II and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman for talks on the coordination of aid delivery to Gaza and on diplomacy for a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that includes the release of hostages. IMAGES
King Abdullah II of Jordan receives Emmanuel Macron in Amman during a whistlestop crisis tour by the French President. Later in the day, Macron is to hold talks in Cairo with Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the president's office said. Egypt has been one of the main brokers in efforts to secure the release of more than 200 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Macron already met separately Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas. IMAGES
French President, Emmanuel Macron, meets his Egpytian counterpart, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, at the 'Baghdad II' conference on the shores of the Dead Sea in Jordan. This is the second edition of the summit, following one held in August 2021, and is aimed at helping resolve regional crises. Those in attendance called on Iraq to move away from the Iranian axis, pledging to support the country's stability. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.