Local

With potential global waves of new Omicron variant, vaccination advised — expert

By Rayya Al Muheisen - Dec 11, 2023

AMMAN — The emergence of the new Omicron variant (JN.1 Omicron) raises concerns about potential global waves of coronavirus, prompting a rec ...

Karak castle: A historical hub explored by scholars, archaeologists

By Saeb Rawashdeh - Dec 11, 2023

AMMAN — The Karak Castle has a prominent role in history of crusades and post-crusade Mamluk-Ottoman periods. ...

Jordanian detainee in Israeli prisons loses consciousness after ‘extreme’ physical assault

By Mays Ibrahim Mustafa - Dec 11, 2023

AMMAN — A Jordanian detained at Israeli prisons has lost consciousness upon undergoing “extreme” physical assault, according to the National ...

Region

Gaza war having 'catastrophic' health impact — WHO chief

By AFP - Dec 11, 2023

GENEVA/WASHINGTON — The war between Israel and Hamas is having a catastrophic impact on health in the Gaza Strip, the head of the World Heal ...

Progress but divisions persist as climate summit fights over fossil fuels

By AFP - Dec 11, 2023

Qatar says efforts to renew Hamas-Israel truce 'continuing'

By AFP - Dec 11, 2023

‘Living hell’ in the ruins of Gaza’s largest hospital

By AFP - Dec 11, 2023

Israel pounds Gaza after US vetos rare UN ceasefire bid

By AFP - Dec 10, 2023

World

UK’s Sunak faces key test over Rwanda migrant policy vote

By AFP - Dec 12, 2023

LONDON — UK leader Rishi Sunak faces the riskiest week of his premiership, with lawmakers gathering on Monday to decide whether to back his ...

Argentina’s Milei warns of ‘shock’ austerity as he takes office

By AFP - Dec 11, 2023

Farage eyeing UK politics return

By AFP - Dec 11, 2023

Georgians march for EU ahead of candidacy decision

By AFP - Dec 09, 2023

Sydney bakes in hottest day in three years

By AFP - Dec 09, 2023

Business

Falling inflation shifts focus to when ECB could cut rates

By AFP - Dec 11, 2023

FRANKFURT — With inflation dropping faster than expected and the economic outlook darkening, markets will be looking for clues about when eu ...

Serbia opens pipeline to reduce reliance on Russian gas
US unemployment ticks down as job market remains robust

Features

Caterham Seven 485S SV: Light makes right

By Ghaith Madadha - Dec 12, 2023

Undiluted, uncomplicated and unburdened by excess or frivolity, the ultra-lightweight Caterham Seven 485S is a distilled driving machine. ...

Diabetes & Depression Breaking the Cycle
Nobel literature winner Fosse says ‘writing can save lives’

Sports

LAFC’s Chiellini, Vela and Bouanga ponder MLS futures

By AFP - Dec 11, 2023

COLUMBUS — Los Angeles FC’s attempt to defend their MLS Cup crown ended in a 2-1 defeat to the Columbus Crew on Sunday and now, after losses ...

Salah’s 200th Liverpool goal inspires fightback to beat Palace
NBA tournament hits jackpot as Vegas awaits final four


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