Local

Petra welcomes 7,777 visitors over Eid, boosted by budget flights

By Maria Weldali - Apr 02, 2025

AMMAN — The ancient city of Petra saw a notable rise in visitors during the first two days of Eid Al Fitr, driven in part by the resumption ...

Man arrested for allegedly killing wife

By Rana Husseini - Apr 02, 2025

AMMAN — Investigators are questioning a man who reportedly shot and killed his wife in the Jordan Valley last week, official sources said. T ...

Ajloun’s tourist sites draw tens of thousands during Eid holiday

By JT - Apr 02, 2025

AMMAN — Ajloun experienced a surge in tourism activity on Wednesday, the third day of Eid Al Fitr, as tens of thousands of Jordanians, Arabs ...

Region

South Sudan-What we know about the complex crisis

By AFP - Apr 02, 2025

JUBA — Recent clashes between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar have raised fears that South Sudan i ...

Israel says expands Gaza offensive to seize 'large areas'

By AFP - Apr 02, 2025

At least 322 children reportedly killed in Gaza in 10 days — UN

By AFP - Apr 01, 2025

Israeli strike on Beirut suburb kills 3 — health ministry

By AFP - Apr 01, 2025

Hamas issues call to arms against displacement as Israel orders new evacuations

By AFP - Mar 31, 2025

World

WHO facing $2.5-bn gap even after slashing budget- report

By AFP - Apr 02, 2025

GENEVA — The World Health Organisation is facing a gaping deficit this year and through 2027 following the US decision to withdraw, even aft ...

Myanmar quake toll passes 2,700, nation halts to honour victims

By AFP - Apr 02, 2025

Trump says believes Putin will 'fulfill his part' of Ukraine deal

By AFP - Apr 01, 2025

France's Le Pen defiant after five-year election ban

By AFP - Apr 01, 2025

Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000

By AFP - Mar 31, 2025

Business

Stocks and dollar sink, havens rally as Trump tariffs fan trade war

By AFP - Apr 03, 2025

By Danny McCord   Hong Kong — Equity markets tumbled Thursday after Donald Trump delivered a "haymaker" blow with sweeping tariffs against U ...

Zarqa Chamber of Industry exports total $339m in Q1 2025
Textile sector eyes global expansion amid economic reform push

Features

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65: New York Times

By AFP - Apr 02, 2025

NEW YORK — American actor Val Kilmer, who was first propelled to fame with "Top Gun" and went on to starring roles as Batman and Jim Morriso ...

UK artist Grayson Perry indulges playful side in new show
Palestinian behind Oscar-winning documentary arrested by Israeli army — co-director

Sports

Curry drops 52 as Warriors win, Jokic bags career-high 61 in Denver loss

By AFP - Apr 02, 2025

LOS ANGELES, United States — Stephen Curry delivered a majestic 52-point performance as the Golden State Warriors clinched a crucial victory ...

Local competitions restart as national teams back home
Heat scorch Warriors on Butler's return


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