Local

Japanese archaeologist explores prehistoric transitions in southern Jordan

By Saeb Rawashdeh - Jan 15, 2025

AMMAN — The archaeological journey of Professor Seiji Kadowaki in Jordan started in 2000 when he became a member of the archaeological proje ...

Dutch ambassador meets JRF beneficiaries supported by RDPP

By JT - Jan 15, 2025

AMMAN — Dutch Ambassador Harry Verweij has conducted a field visit, during which he met with several beneficiaries of the “Resilience throug ...

Cardinal Parolin concludes Jordan visit, highlights 'strong' Vatican ties, religious coexistence

By JT - Jan 15, 2025

AMMAN — Secretary of State of the Holy See Cardinal Pietro Parolin concluded his visit to Jordan on Tuesday after presiding over the inaugur ...

Region

Blinken proposes UN role, Palestinian state path in Gaza

By AFP - Jan 14, 2025

  WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday proposed international security forces and temporary UN leadership to stabili ...

Sudan rescuers say at least 120 killed by shelling near capital

By AFP - Jan 14, 2025

Israel army says intercepted projectile launched from Yemen

By AFP - Jan 13, 2025

Thousands flee southern Sudan town amid escalating clashes - UN

By AFP - Jan 13, 2025

Syria, Lebanon pledge firm ties after years of tensions

By AFP - Jan 11, 2025

World

Russia targets Ukraine's energy sites in 'massive' barrage

By AFP - Jan 15, 2025

Kyiv — Russia launched dozens of missiles and drones at the Ukrainian energy sector, Kyiv said Wednesday, ramping up a months-long bombing c ...

UN rights chief says transitional justice 'crucial' in Syria

By AFP - Jan 15, 2025

Germany plans to allow army to shoot down suspicious drones

By AFP - Jan 15, 2025

South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bid

By AFP - Jan 15, 2025

NATO Baltic leaders seek to boost security after cable 'sabotage'

By AFP - Jan 14, 2025

Business

Jordan’s gold reserves up by JD800m in 2024

By JT - Jan 15, 2025

AMMAN — The value of the Central Bank of Jordan’s (CBJ) gold reserves increased by JD800 million during 2024. According to CBJ data, Jordan’ ...

Jordan ranks first in Arab world, 20th globally in National Cyber Security Index
Jordan ICT market size expected to reach $5.10b by 2030

Features

'Conclave' and 'Emilia Perez' top nominations for BAFTAs

By AFP - Jan 15, 2025

LONDON — "Conclave" and "Emilia Perez" on Wednesday led the shortlist of films battling for recognition at Britain's BAFTA awards, as the ra ...

Oliviero Toscani, photographer famed for Benetton ads, dies aged 82
CES tech looks to help world's ageing population

Sports

Djokovic creates slice of history as Zheng stunned in Melbourne

By AFP - Jan 15, 2025

MELBOURNE — Novak Djokovic celebrated a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, but last y ...

Medvedev faces fine after smashing racquet, camera in Melbourne meltdown
Sinner into Melbourne round two as Gauff, Swiatek make flying starts


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