Two-state solution remains the only answer to Middle East conflict — King
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday told the world’s most high-profile meeting that only a two-state solution based on internationa ...
Gov’t fights for control of pharmaceutical drugs sale seeks to help addicts
Sep 25, 2018
European languages celebrated in Amman
Sep 25, 2018
Public transport experts say ‘100 days not enough to create tangible changes’
Sep 25, 2018

Local

UK to plan Jordan support conference next year

By JT - Sep 26, 2018

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday discussed, in a meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May, the economic challenges facing ...

Cabinet pushes new tax bill to Parliament

By Reuters - Sep 26, 2018

AMMAN — The Cabinet on Tuesday sent to Parliament an IMF-backed draft tax bill, a main plank of austerity measures to ease rising public deb ...

Latest amendments to Income Tax Law ‘cosmetic’ — economists

By Mohammad Ghazal - Sep 25, 2018

AMMAN — The 2018 amendments to the Income Tax Law after a nationwide dialogue with various segments of the society were “cosmetic”, economis ...

Region

Saudi Arabia rejects Iran’s claim it backed parade attack

By Reuters - Sep 26, 2018

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia denied it had backed the gunmen who killed 25 people at a military parade in south-western Iran over the weekend, almo ...

Trump rejects any meeting with Iran’s Rouhani at UN gathering

By Reuters - Sep 26, 2018

Hamas denies collapse of Egypt-brokered Israeli truce talks

By AFP - Sep 26, 2018

South Sudan doctor wins UN refugee prize

By AFP - Sep 26, 2018

HRW accuses Yemen rebels of hostage-taking, torture

By AFP - Sep 26, 2018

World

Hundreds protest in Indian capital against deaths of sewer cleaners

By Reuters - Sep 25, 2018

NEW DELHI — The relatives of thousands of Indians who died cleaning sewers protested in the capital on Tuesday, aiming to stop the practice ...

New Maldives president, a reformer who must hold together diverse coalition

By Reuters - Sep 24, 2018

Thousands urged to flee ahead of post-Florence flooding in South Carolina

By Reuters - Sep 24, 2018

State funeral, national mourning to be held for Vietnam president

By AFP - Sep 23, 2018

Tanzania ferry disaster toll passes 200

By AFP - Sep 22, 2018

Business

World Bank warns Gaza’s economy in ‘free fall’

By AFP - Sep 25, 2018

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — The World Bank warned on Tuesday that the Gaza Strip’s economy is in “free fall” as cuts to aid and salaries add to an ...

Oil prices surge 2% to four-year high after OPEC rebuffs Trump
Comcast outbids Fox with $40b winning offer for Sky

Features

Low-carb diet leads to optimal health when it includes more vegetables, nuts

By Reuters - Sep 25, 2018

People who cut back on carbohydrates may end up increasing their risk of premature death if they load their plates with meat and cheese inst ...

Superfood or poison, experts tell you whether you need to drink milk for good health
Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5 V6 MPI: Family-focused SUV

Sports

Strong regional entry for new-look Jordan Baja in awe-inspiring Wadi Rum

By JT - Sep 25, 2018

AMMAN — Jordan Motorsport has confirmed there will be a strong regional flavour to the official entry lists for this week’s inaugural Jordan ...

France boss Deschamps defends ‘misunderstood’ Pogba
Salah helps Liverpool thrash Southampton to top English Premier League

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