Local

Females account for 47.1% of total population in Jordan — DoS

By JT - Mar 06, 2025

AMMAN — The number of females in Jordan reached 5.521 million by the end of 2024, accounting for 47.1 per cent of the total population, comp ...

Jordan's Royal initiative provides a lifeline for Gaza's injured children

By JT - Mar 05, 2025

AMMAN — Ten-year-old Sael Arafat never imagined that a simple trip to buy coffee for his family would lead him to unknowingly purchase the w ...

Gov't to launch passenger transport support fund to boost public transit services

By JT - Mar 05, 2025

AMMAN — Acting Director General of the Land Transport Regulatory Commission (LTRC) Mohammad Qaryouti on Wednesday reaffirmed the government' ...

Region

US confirms direct talks with Hamas as Israel warns not done in Gaza

By AFP - Mar 06, 2025

WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday confirmed unprecedented direct talks with Hamas on hostages, as Israel threatened to renew its m ...

Lebanon official media says two wounded in Israeli strikes in south

By AFP - Mar 05, 2025

France, UK, Germany urge 'unhindered' access for Gaza aid

By AFP - Mar 05, 2025

Israel says mission against Hamas 'not accomplished' as it expands West Bank offensive

By AFP - Mar 05, 2025

Syria monitor says security forces kill four in former Assad bastion

Mar 05, 2025

World

S. Korea fighter jets accidentally drop bombs, civilians among 15 injured

By AFP - Mar 06, 2025

SEOUL — Two South Korean Air Force fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a village during a joint training exercise with US force ...

EU seeks unity on Ukraine and defence boost as Trump pivots from allies

By AFP - Mar 06, 2025

Trump warns Gaza 'you are dead' if hostages not freed

By AFP - Mar 06, 2025

Families sent back to homes ruined in east DR Congo conflict

By AFP - Mar 05, 2025

Ailing pope 'rested well' but misses start of Lent

By AFP - Mar 05, 2025

Business

ACI exports rise 19% in first two months of 2025

By JT - Mar 05, 2025

AMMAN — Exports of the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) increased by 19 per cent during the first two months of this year compared with the s ...

Industrial producer price index up by 0.23% in January — DoS
SJIC signs agreement to invest in Alyoum Bakery

Features

Adrien Brody breaks longest Oscars speech record as ratings dip

By AFP - Mar 05, 2025

LOS ANGELES, United States — Best actor winner Adrien Brody broke the record for the longest-ever Oscar acceptance speech on Sunday, as a le ...

Private US spaceship lands on Moon
Conan, Gaza and Hackman: top moments from the Oscars

Sports

Jordan gears up for U-23 West Asia Championship

By Aline Bannayan - Mar 05, 2025

AMMAN – The Kingdom’s U-23 football squad is gearing up for the  upcoming 6th edition of the U-23 West Asia Championship slated for Oman Mar ...

Young Gunners fire rampant Arsenal into Champions League box seat against PSV
Nayef Abu Tayeh: Racing against the odds to represent Jordan on the global stage


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