Independent Media Push: The EU Delegation to Jordan says independent, professional journalism is “oxygen of democracy,” backing community outlets like Radio Al-Balad and AmmanNet and pointing to real pressure points: regulation that can fuel self-censorship, money stress on small outlets, and safety risks for journalists working online. Community Media Network: Radio Al-Balad’s director opened the Second Regional Conference of the Community Media Network in Amman, stressing media as a tool for social peace and noting the platforms earned Reporters Without Borders’ Journalism Trust Initiative certification again. Green Energy Leap: Jordan signed a $1B deal to build its first utility-scale green ammonia plant near Aqaba, aiming for export production powered by solar plus storage. Water Security Drive: Water Minister Raed Abu Al-Saud framed the National Water Carrier Project as national security, pushing implementation before summer 2026. Tech & Economy: TEDCO promoted Tammi Thomas and Geyssel Gonzalez, while Jordan’s transport ministry outlined plans to position the country as a regional logistics hub.