Local

Water minister discusses sector challenges with World Bank official

By JT - Jan 27, 2025

AMMAN — Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abul Saud and World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa Ousmane Dione on ...

Jordan showcases tourism potential at Madrid's FITUR 2025

By JT - Jan 27, 2025

AMMAN — The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) has concluded its participation in FITUR 2025, held in Madrid, Spain, from January 22 to 26.  The eve ...

Jordan’s tourism sector eyes 2025 for economic revival following Gaza ceasefire

By Maria Weldali - Jan 27, 2025

AMMAN — Jordan’s tourism sector is looking to 2025 with optimism, anticipating a stronger economic recovery driven by regional stability and ...

Region

Palestinians return to north Gaza after breakthrough on hostages

By AFP - Jan 27, 2025

NUSEIRAT, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — Masses of displaced Palestinians began streaming towards the north of the war-battered Gaza Strip on Mon ...

Lebanon says Israeli fire kills two as residents try to go home

By AFP - Jan 27, 2025

Israeli fire kills 2, wounds 32, on deadline for Lebanon withdrawal

By AFP - Jan 26, 2025

Sudan army chief visits HQ after recapture from paramilitaries

By AFP - Jan 26, 2025

Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war toll at 47,306

By AFP - Jan 26, 2025

World

Bird feathers and bloodstains found in Jeju jet engines- report

By AFP - Jan 27, 2025

SEOUL — Bird feathers and bloodstains were found in both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed in December, according to a preliminary ...

China says 'extremely unlikely' Covid pandemic came from lab leak

By AFP - Jan 27, 2025

Russia says captured east Ukrainian town of Velyka Novosilka

By AFP - Jan 26, 2025

Israel affirms UN Palestinian agency must leave Jerusalem by Jan. 30

By AFP - Jan 25, 2025

Russian drones, missiles kill one, wound 25 in south Ukraine

By AFP - Jan 23, 2025

Business

Aqaba Water Company commences operations at biogas power plant

By JT - Jan 27, 2025

AMMAN — The Aqaba Water Company on Monday launched a biogas power generation station at its wastewater treatment facility in northern Aqaba, ...

Regulating virtual, digital assets strategic choice for state — JSC
ASEZA head, Swedish ambassador talk cooperation

Features

Chinese lion dance troupe shrugs off patriarchal past

By AFP - Jan 27, 2025

SHANTOU, China — Flinging her male teammate into the air, performer Lin Xinmeng practises China's world-famous lion dance with a troupe that ...

Curiosity: A Powerful Tool for Lifelong Learning
Fired IT worker partly shuts down British Museum

Sports

'Who knows?': Postecoglou uncertain over future after new 'low' for Spurs

By AFP - Jan 27, 2025

LONDON — Ange Postecoglou admitted he does not know if he will avoid the sack after Tottenham hit a new "low" with a dismal 2-1 defeat again ...

Clinical Sinner 'empties tank' to retain Australian Open title
Keys stuns Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open


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