Local

Fortifications, tunnels in Middle Bronze Age Levant explored

By Saeb Rawashdeh - Dec 26, 2024

AMMAN — Regarding fortifications in the Middle Bronze Age Levant (2,600 BC-1,500 BC), there are features like two tunnels, an upper and a lo ...

Jordan's farmers gear up for new year amid rising costs, unpredictable weather

By Maria Weldali - Dec 26, 2024

AMMAN — As 2024 comes to a close, Jordan's agricultural sector is entering its annual period of assessment and preparation. For many farmers ...

Man shoots ex-wife, daughter before taking own life

By Rana Husseini - Dec 26, 2024

AMMAN — A 52-year-old man reportedly shot and injured his ex-wife and daughter before allegedly turning the gun on himself in Irbid, police ...

Region

Yemen rebels claim missile, drone attacks on Israel

By AFP - Dec 26, 2024

SANAA — Yemen's Huthi rebels said Wednesday that they had fired a ballistic missile and drones at Israel, days after an attack on Tel Aviv w ...

Syria authorities launch operation in Assad stronghold

By AFP - Dec 26, 2024

Hamas says 'new' Israeli conditions delaying agreement on Gaza ceasefire

By AFP - Dec 26, 2024

UN force sounds alarm over Israeli 'destruction' in south Lebanon

By AFP - Dec 26, 2024

Syria authorities say armed groups have agreed to disband

By AFP - Dec 24, 2024

World

Record number of migrants lost at sea bound for Spain in 2024 - NGO

By AFP - Dec 26, 2024

MADRID — At least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared while trying to reach Spain by sea in 2024, an NGO said Thursday, more than 50 percent ...

Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' across world

Dec 26, 2024

Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan

By AFP - Dec 26, 2024

South Korean opposition postpones decision to impeach acting president

By AFP - Dec 24, 2024

Russia says cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after blast, two missing

By AFP - Dec 24, 2024

Business

China extends anti-dumping probe into EU brandy

By AFP - Dec 26, 2024

BEIJING — China on Wednesday said it would extend its anti-dumping probe into brandy imported from the European Union due to the case's "com ...

Cabinet approves key economic decisions, extends vehicle licensing exemption
National exports grow 4% to JD7.16b by October — DoS

Features

London toy 'shop' window where nothing is for sale

By AFP - Dec 26, 2024

LONDON — With its twinkling Christmas fairy lights and nostalgic array of vintage toys, the window of one London "shop" never fails to encha ...

Don't mess with our mince pies,' some Brits plead
Prepping for Living Alone

Sports

Man City pay penalty for Haaland miss in Everton draw

By AFP - Dec 26, 2024

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City's astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw ...

India consider second spinner for Boxing Day Test
Understated Usyk seeks recognition among boxing legends


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