King, Norway PM stress need to end humanitarian crisis in Gaza
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday received a phone call from Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, during which they stressed th ...
Israel faces global outcry over Gaza strike that set tent city ablaze
May 28, 2024
Foreign minister calls for increased support for Syrian refugees
May 28, 2024
Japanese ambassador visits Zaatari camp, observes WFP refugee assistance firsthand
May 28, 2024

Local

Upcoming elections represent positive step towards political modernisation in Kingdom — IEC president says

By Maria Weldali - May 28, 2024

AMMAN — President of the Independent Election Commission (IEC) and the Arab Electoral Management Bodies (ArabEMBs) Musa Maaytah participated ...

UNRWA Microfinance Department opens 9th Branch in Russiefa to further service for Palestinian Refugees

By JT - May 28, 2024

RUSSIEFA — UNRWA Microfinance Department inaugurated its 9th branch in Russiefa reaffirming its commitment and continuous services to Palest ...

Legacy of Nabatean Kingdom: Unveiling Obodas Chapel

By Saeb Rawashdeh - May 28, 2024

AMMAN — For years, the French Archaeological Mission in Petra has been active in excavating tombs, chapels, temples and other remains of the ...

Region

Israel strikes Rafah after UN court orders halt to offensive

By AFP - May 26, 2024

RAFAH, Palestinian Territories — Israeli warplanes and artillery pounded Rafah on Saturday, as the government dismissed an order by the top ...

Greek-owned ship targeted by missile off Yemen — security firms

By AFP - May 24, 2024

Israel launches deadly Gaza strikes, says ready for new truce talks

By AFP - May 24, 2024

Iran's Raisi buried after dying in helicopter crash

By AFP - May 24, 2024

Medics, WHO say north Gaza hospitals barely operational

By AFP - May 22, 2024

World

Macron calls far-right rise an 'ill wind' for Europe

By AFP - May 28, 2024

DRESDEN, Germany — France's President Emmanuel Macron on Monday raised the alarm over the "ill wind" of the rise of the far right in Europea ...

N. Korea suspected spy satellite launch ends in ‘fragments’

By AFP - May 28, 2024

Exceptionally early heatwave hits Finland

By AFP - May 27, 2024

Lithuanian president reelected in vote marked by Russia fears

By AFP - May 27, 2024

Macron visits Germany to soothe ties, warn of far-right peril

By AFP - May 27, 2024

Business

Beirut design fair reborn after four years of economic crisis

By AFP - May 27, 2024

BEIRUT — A Beirut design fair has made a comeback after Lebanon's economic meltdown forced a four-year hiatus, with some pieces on display i ...

Saudi Arabia spending big for place on gaming map
Bundesbank expects German economy grew in Q2

Features

Paws & perils: Unveiling spring’s hidden dangers

By Dr Silvia Zayadin, Family Flavours - May 27, 2024

Spring can harbour hidden dangers to our beloved furry friends. ...

Japanese dog of ‘Doge’ meme fame dies
Super Size Me’ filmmaker Morgan Spurlock dies of cancer aged 53

Sports

Nadal defeated in likely French Open farewell

By AFP - May 27, 2024

PARIS — Rafael Nadal’s record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralisi ...

Spanish footballer Salgado visits Petra
Jordan Cup still up for grabs; Hussein becomes 9th club to win League


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