Local

Japanese embassy in Amman celebrates National Day

By JT - Feb 27, 2025

AMMAN — The Japanese embassy in Amman on Wednesday evening hosted a reception to celebrate National Day, marking the 65th birthday of His Ma ...

Jordan to host 1st MENA Travel Market Forum in May

By JT - Feb 27, 2025

AMMAN — Jordan is proud to announce the launch of the first-of-its-kind MENA Travel Market Forum, set to take place in May. Organised in col ...

From Nabataeans to Byzantines: Legacy of Umm Al Jimal

By Saeb Rawashdeh - Feb 26, 2025

AMMAN — In 1981, Jordan nominated East Jerusalem as UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting a Hashemite long-term custodianship over Muslim a ...

Region

Sudan facing 'abyss' unless war ends - UN

By AFP - Feb 27, 2025

GENEVA - Sudan is facing the abyss and potentially hundreds of thousands of deaths unless the devastating war in the country ends and aid po ...

In major shift, Ocalan calls for PKK to drop weapons, disband

Feb 27, 2025

Hizbollah backs new Lebanese government ahead of confidence vote

By AFP - Feb 26, 2025

WHO hails Gaza polio campaign but warns on US pullout

By AFP - Feb 25, 2025

Iran rules out 'direct talks' with US on nuclear issue

By AFP - Feb 25, 2025

World

WHO decides mpox epidemic still global health emergency

By AFP - Feb 27, 2025

GENEVA - Mpox remains an international public health emergency, the World Health Organization said Thursday after deciding the epidemic stil ...

Kremlin says annexed Ukrainian territory is 'non-negotiable'

By AFP - Feb 27, 2025

Pope, whose health is improving, 'slept well' - Vatican

By AFP - Feb 27, 2025

Trump says no security promises or NATO for Ukraine

By AFP - Feb 26, 2025

US envoy says Israel heading to Gaza talks after exchange deal

By AFP - Feb 26, 2025

Business

Tourism revenue rises 22.8% in January to $680.5m — CBJ

By JT - Feb 26, 2025

AMMAN — Tourism revenue rose by 22.8 per cent in January, reaching $680.5 million, up from $554.2 million in the same month of 2024, accordi ...

Study on employment of persons with disabilities in textile industry launched
Sustainable employment project creates 4,450 jobs in industrial sector

Features

Balls and parades to fete Jane Austen's 250th birthday

By AFP - Feb 26, 2025

BATH, United Kingdom — Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea rooms prepped as the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate the 2 ...

London Fashion Week: Burberry embraces escape to the countryside
Dubai’s culinary icons: Must-try dishes from MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants

Sports

Chelsea trash Southampton, Villa beaten by Palace in race for Champions League

By AFP - Feb 26, 2025

LONDON — Chelsea moved into the Premier League's top four with a 4-0 demolition of hapless Southampton, but Aston Villa's hopes of Champions ...

Jordan ends FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers unbeaten
Kohli, Rohit 'have a lot of cricket left' after sending Pakistan to brink


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