Local

Amman hosts workshop on protecting heritage sites from climate change risks

By Saeb Rawashdeh - Dec 12, 2024

AMMAN — Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa (EAMENA) Project of the University of Oxford and Petra National Trust (PN ...

24th National Olive Festival achieves record JD3.5 million in sales

By JT - Dec 12, 2024

AMMAN — The "24th National Olive Festival and Rural Products Exhibition" has achieved unprecedented success, generating sales of JD3.5 milli ...

Insights on role of heritage projects in the aftermath of conflicts

By Sophie Constantin - Dec 11, 2024

AMMAN — Cultural heritage faces severe challenges due to military conflicts around the world. ...

Region

Syria's new govt says to suspend constitution, parliament for three months

By AFP - Dec 12, 2024

DAMASCUS — Syria's new government spokesman told AFP on Thursday the country's constitution and parliament would be suspended for the durati ...

UN General Assembly calls for 'unconditional' Gaza ceasefire

By AFP - Dec 12, 2024

New Syria PM calls for Syrians abroad to return

By AFP - Dec 11, 2024

Syrian who fled as teen heads home on a mission to 'rebuild'

By AFP - Dec 11, 2024

Eight dead in Cairo building collapse - health ministry

By AFP - Dec 10, 2024

World

Russia may target Ukraine with another Oreshnik missile 'in coming days'-- US officials

By AFP - Dec 11, 2024

WASHINGTON — Russia may soon target Ukraine with another of its new hypersonic Oreshnik missiles, two US officials said on Wednesday, after ...

South Korea slaps travel bans on more top officials

By AFP - Dec 10, 2024

Nobel Peace Prize winner Hidankyo calls for a world without nukes

By AFP - Dec 10, 2024

India bolsters naval fleet with new Russia-built warship

By AFP - Dec 09, 2024

Evacuations under way as Philippine volcano erupts

By AFP - Dec 09, 2024

Business

Jordan’s FTAs provide access to global markets worth $50 trillion — minister

By JT - Dec 11, 2024

AMMAN — Minister of Investment Muthanna Gharaibeh on Wednesday highlighted the "longstanding" relations between Jordan and France, expressin ...

ASE, Securities Depository Centre sign linkage agreement with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Jordan’s unemployment rate drops to 21.5% in Q3 2024 - DoS

Features

Director Barry Jenkins finds echoes from his past in new Lion King

Dec 11, 2024

PARIS — Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins says he nearly turned down the chance to direct Disney's new blockbuster, a prequel to "The Lio ...

Amazon to make films, series based on Warhammer game
The groundbreaking milestone

Sports

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

By AFP - Dec 11, 2024

LAUSANNE — FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in w ...

Basketball League returns with seven teams competing
Man City seek Champions League comfort to ease Premier League pain


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