Local

Jordan’s banking sector faces critical skills gap as digital transformation accelerates - ABJ

By Maria Weldali - May 19, 2025

AMMAN — Despite Jordanian banks increasingly hiring fresh graduates, a significant skills gap is threatening the long-term success of new ta ...

Archaeologists uncover multi-period sanctuary at Khirbat Balu'a in Karak

By Saeb Rawashdeh - May 19, 2025

  AMMAN — A team of archaeologists has uncovered a multi-period sanctuary at Khirbat Balu'a, a significant archaeological site perched on th ...

Rainfall season falls short of averages – JMD

By JT - May 19, 2025

AMMAN — The current rainfall season is falling “significantly” below annual averages across the Kingdom, prompting concerns about its impact ...

Region

US strike on Yemen migrant centre may constitute humanitarian 'violation' – Amnesty

By AFP - May 19, 2025

  DUBAI — Rights group Amnesty International urged the United States on Monday to investigate possible violations of international law in a ...

Israel will 'take control of all' of Gaza, PM says

By AFP - May 19, 2025

Israel says open to deal that includes 'ending the fighting' in Gaza

By AFP - May 18, 2025

Israeli army says intercepted missile fired from Yemen

May 18, 2025

Libya's Tripoli back to calm after bout of deadly violence

By AFP - May 17, 2025

World

Putin says Russia ready to 'work' with Kyiv on 'memorandum' for possible peace deal

By AFP - May 19, 2025

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday after speaking with Donald Trump that Moscow will propose a "memorandum" that it will ...

Pope Leo XIV warns against exploitation at inaugural mass

By AFP - May 18, 2025

Zelensky meets Vance as Russian drones pound Ukraine

By AFP - May 18, 2025

Ukraine says Russia launched 'record' drone attack

By AFP - May 18, 2025

Severe storms, tornadoes kill more than 25 in south-central US

By AFP - May 18, 2025

Business

Air cargo facility inaugurated at Queen Alia International Airport

By JT - May 19, 2025

AMMAN — A “state-of-the-art” air cargo facility built by AHS-Menzies Aviation was opened at the Queen Alia International Airport on Monday i ...

Non-Jordanian property ownership down 13% in first four months of 2025
JBA, Welsh delegation discuss boosting trade, investment cooperation

Sports

Rome champion Alcaraz expects French Open threat from 'insane' Sinner

By AFP - May 19, 2025

ROME — Carlos Alcaraz won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating Jannik Sinner in straight sets but expects his rival to be "really danger ...

Monkeys kidnap babies of another species in weird 'fad'
Crown Prince attends training session of Nashama squad


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