Local

Jordan Valley in Islamic era: Hub of sugar production, advanced techniques

By Saeb Rawashdeh - Dec 24, 2024

AMMAN — The Jordan Valley was known in Islamic times as a hub for sugar production. ...

Christmas season 'revitalises' beauty industry

By Maria Weldali - Dec 24, 2024

AMMAN — The local beauty industry is experiencing a significant boost during the 2024 Christmas season, driven by a surge in consumer demand ...

Jordan sends mobile bakery with high production capacity to Gaza

By JT - Dec 24, 2024

AMMAN — A mobile bakery with a production capacity of 3,500 loaves of bread per hour was dispatched from Jordan to Gaza on Tuesday under Roy ...

Region

Syria authorities say armed groups have agreed to disband

By AFP - Dec 24, 2024

DAMASCUS — Syria's new leaders announced Tuesday that they had reached an agreement with the country's rebel groups on their dissolution and ...

Iran flights to Syria on hold until late January

By AFP - Dec 24, 2024

Netanyahu tells Israel parliament 'some progress' on Gaza hostage deal

Dec 23, 2024

South Sudan 'overwhelmed' by refugee influx and cholera outbreaks - MSF

By AFP - Dec 23, 2024

Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'

By AFP - Dec 23, 2024

World

South Korean opposition postpones decision to impeach acting president

By AFP - Dec 24, 2024

SEOUL — South Korea's opposition said Tuesday it would hold back a decision to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo until later in the week ...

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

By AFP - Dec 24, 2024

Panama rejects Trump's threat to take control of Canal

By AFP - Dec 23, 2024

Suspect in deadly Christmas market attack railed against Islam, Germany

By AFP - Dec 22, 2024

Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal

By AFP - Dec 22, 2024

Business

Cabinet approves key economic decisions, extends vehicle licensing exemption

By JT - Dec 24, 2024

AMMAN — The Cabinet on Tuesday, during a session led by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, decided to extend the exemption of unlicensed vehicles ...

National exports grow 4% to JD7.16b by October — DoS
CBJ rejects insurance premium hike, announces regulatory overhaul

Features

Don't mess with our mince pies,' some Brits plead

By AFP - Dec 24, 2024

LONDON — Every Christmas, Brits devour about 800 million mince pies, but moves to jazz up the festive sweet treats made of dried fruit and p ...

Prepping for Living Alone
Notre Dame Cathedral unveils controversial new stained glass windows

Sports

India consider second spinner for Boxing Day Test

By AFP - Dec 24, 2024

MELBOURNE  - India captain Rohit Sharma was coy on Tuesday on how his team will line up for the Boxing Day Test against Australia, with the ...

Understated Usyk seeks recognition among boxing legends
Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight championship rematch


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