Local

From Nabataeans to Byzantines: Legacy of Umm Al Jimal

By Saeb Rawashdeh - Feb 26, 2025

AMMAN — In 1981, Jordan nominated East Jerusalem as UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting a Hashemite long-term custodianship over Muslim a ...

Xposure 2025: the power of photography in exposing int'l injustices

By Maria Weldali - Feb 26, 2025

SHARJAH – In an era where photography remains a powerful tool for documenting and holding the powerful accountable, the ninth edition of the ...

Arjan showcases Jordan's trails at historic Zubaida Route in Saudi Arabia

By JT - Feb 26, 2025

AMMAN — In celebration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Founding Day, the Daroub Al Qawafil Association hosted its ninth trek along the hist ...

Region

Hizbollah backs new Lebanese government ahead of confidence vote

By AFP - Feb 26, 2025

BEIRUT, Lebanon — Hizbollah's parliamentary bloc on Tuesday gave its support to Lebanon's new government, which in a ministerial statement a ...

WHO hails Gaza polio campaign but warns on US pullout

By AFP - Feb 25, 2025

Iran rules out 'direct talks' with US on nuclear issue

By AFP - Feb 25, 2025

New Syria leader vows state 'monopoly' on weapons

By AFP - Feb 25, 2025

HRW accuses army-aligned force of attack on central Sudan village

By AFP - Feb 25, 2025

World

Kremlin says annexed Ukrainian territory is 'non-negotiable'

By AFP - Feb 27, 2025

MOSCOW — The Kremlin on Thursday ruled out any negotiation over the status of five Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed despite not f ...

Pope, whose health is improving, 'slept well' - Vatican

By AFP - Feb 27, 2025

Trump says no security promises or NATO for Ukraine

By AFP - Feb 26, 2025

US envoy says Israel heading to Gaza talks after exchange deal

By AFP - Feb 26, 2025

Ukraine has agreed on terms of minerals deal with US- official

By AFP - Feb 26, 2025

Business

Tourism revenue rises 22.8% in January to $680.5m — CBJ

By JT - Feb 26, 2025

AMMAN — Tourism revenue rose by 22.8 per cent in January, reaching $680.5 million, up from $554.2 million in the same month of 2024, accordi ...

Study on employment of persons with disabilities in textile industry launched
Sustainable employment project creates 4,450 jobs in industrial sector

Features

Balls and parades to fete Jane Austen's 250th birthday

By AFP - Feb 26, 2025

BATH, United Kingdom — Ballgowns are being stitched, bonnets brushed and tea rooms prepped as the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate the 2 ...

London Fashion Week: Burberry embraces escape to the countryside
Dubai’s culinary icons: Must-try dishes from MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants

Sports

Chelsea trash Southampton, Villa beaten by Palace in race for Champions League

By AFP - Feb 26, 2025

LONDON — Chelsea moved into the Premier League's top four with a 4-0 demolition of hapless Southampton, but Aston Villa's hopes of Champions ...

Jordan ends FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers unbeaten
Kohli, Rohit 'have a lot of cricket left' after sending Pakistan to brink


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