Jordan vows not to be battleground amid Middle East tensions

Jordan reiterated Saturday that it will not serve as a battleground for any parties to conflict amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Over the past week, Jordan experienced a total of 119 drone and missile attacks targeting multiple sites across the country, with 108 intercepted, the Jordanian military said at a press briefing.

The Public Security Directorate said on Saturday that emergency services, including civil defense and police, responded to over 200 incidents related to debris from intercepted missiles and drones. The incidents caused damage mainly to residential houses and vehicles, with a few reports of minor injuries among residents.

"Jordan has informed the concerned parties that it would not be a battleground for any party and its territory would not be used to launch attacks against Iran," said Mustafa Al-Hayari, director of the Military Media.

In response to the increased threats, the Jordanian military has bolstered border defenses and maintained a state of heightened alert. Analysts view these measures as a strategic effort to enhance national security while promoting stability in a region marked by ongoing conflicts.

Jordan continues to advocate de-escalation through diplomatic channels, urging all sides to avoid further spillover of violence and to prioritize dialogue to prevent a broader regional crisis.

Jordan vows not to be battleground amid Middle East tensions

Heavy rains prompted several regions across China to activate emergency responses on Sunday, with warnings of possible disasters caused by days of intense rains in some areas.

The meteorological service of Nanning City, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, issued an orange lightning warning on Sunday morning.

It warned that most urban areas of Nanning will be affected by thunderstorm and some parts of the city will see heavy precipitation and strong winds.

The lightning warning was followed by another yellow warning for rainstorm, with most parts of Nanning to see heavy rains of 20 to 40 millimeters.

In some areas, precipitation will exceed 50 millimeters and will also be accompanied by thunder and gusty winds.

The central province of Hubei activated a Level III emergency response for major meteorological disasters on Sunday morning.

Local meteorological service estimated that from Sunday night to Tuesday, the province will see heavy to torrential rains and some regions will experience downpours accompanied by severe convective weather.

Local authorities said the public should stay alert to secondary disasters triggered by persistent heavy rains.

Rains hit north China's Tianjin Municipality on Saturday night.

The rainfall intensified significantly on Sunday morning and the rainy weather is projected to last until Monday.

Heavy rains prompt emergency responses in several regions