WALLER said recent employment reports have consistently beaten expectations and remain strong.

Kremlin says it will closely monitor the Paris coalition-of-the-willing meeting.

Jordan Armed Forces General Command said on the 13th (local time) its air-defence systems intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from the direction of Iran in the early hours. The command said the operation was completed efficiently; there were no casualties or property damage. The Jordanian Royal Engineers disposed of missile debris at multiple sites under technical and safety procedures and secured the areas.