Local

Decade as refugees: Syrians in Jordan watch homeland’s transition with hope, concern

By Maria Weldali - Dec 15, 2024

AMMAN — Syrians living in Jordan are closely following the unfolding changes in their homeland, grappling with a mix of hope, concern for lo ...

Excavations at Pella, Tell Hammeh shed light on Iron Age IIA architecture

By Saeb Rawashdeh - Dec 15, 2024

AMMAN — Material culture did not experience break between the Bronze and the Iron Age at Pella, a site in north-western Jordan. ...

Queen Rania visits relocated elderly residents after fire at White Beds Society’s Golden Age Home

By JT - Dec 15, 2024

AMMAN — Her Majesty Queen Rania visited Darat Samir Shamma for the Elderly on Sunday, where residents were relocated after a fire broke out ...

Region

Syria since Assad's overthrow: latest developments

By AFP - Dec 15, 2024

DAMASCUS — It has been a week since rebels Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and other rebels toppled long-time strongman Bashar al-Assad. Here are ...

Key Libya oil refinery halts operations after clashes: state firm

By AFP - Dec 15, 2024

Iran closes offices, schools over cold, energy shortage

By AFP - Dec 15, 2024

7,600 Syrians returned via Turkish border in 5 days after Assad fall – minister

By AFP - Dec 15, 2024

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 18 Palestinians

By AFP - Dec 15, 2024

World

'Bali Nine' drug ring prisoners fly home to Australia

By AFP - Dec 15, 2024

SYDNEY —The five remaining members of the Australian "Bali Nine" drug ring flew home on Sunday after 19 years in jail in Indonesia, ending a ...

South Korea's President Yoon impeached over martial law bid

By AFP - Dec 14, 2024

US starts relocating Marines from Japan's Okinawa

By AFP - Dec 14, 2024

South Korea's Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute'

By AFP - Dec 12, 2024

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

By AFP - Dec 11, 2024

Business

Moody's downgrades France credit rating to Aa3

By AFP - Dec 15, 2024

PARIS — Ratings agency Moody's downgraded France's credit rating recently to Aa3 with a stable outlook, following months of political crisis ...

German hospitals fear labour shortages if Syrians leave
German economic institutes pessimistic on growth in 2025

Features

Prostate Cancer: Myths vs Facts

By Dr Said Qabbaah, Family Flavours - Dec 15, 2024

Like many other health-related topics, prostate cancer comes with a lot of misinformation which can often lead to unnecessary fear, confusio ...

Taylor Swift closed her Eras tour on top of the world. Now what?
The trial of a king: Ancient royal ritual in Cameroon promotes peace

Sports

Bucks beat Hawks to reach NBA Cup final against Thunder

By AFP - Dec 15, 2024

LOS ANGELES, United States — A dominating performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sunday led the Milwaukee Bucks into the NBA Cup final, whe ...

Short-handed Celtics cruise past Pistons
Man City crisis deepens with Champions League defeat at Juventus
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