Local

Gov’t launches strategic programme to empower youth in politics

By JT - May 08, 2025

AMMAN — Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs Abdul Monem Odat on Thursday launched the "Enhancing Youth Participation in Politica ...

Jordan to observe rare ‘Mini-Apogee’ full moon on Monday

By JT - May 08, 2025

AMMAN — The Jordanian Astronomical Society on Thursday said that Jordan and other countries will witness a distinctive astronomical event on ...

Scholar highlights cultural dimension as new frontline in modern conflicts

By Saeb Rawashdeh - May 08, 2025

AMMAN — Cultural heritage is increasingly becoming a battlefield in today’s geopolitical conflicts, as nations and non-state actors weaponis ...

Region

Drone strikes spark civilian exodus from army-controlled Sudan aid hub

By AFP - May 08, 2025

  PORT SUDAN — Paramilitary drones struck army-held areas of eastern and southern Sudan for a fifth straight day Thursday, army sources said ...

US envoy Witkoff briefs UN Security Council on Gaza, other issues

By AFP - May 08, 2025

UN chief warns of 'major escalation' over Port Sudan strikes — spokesperson

By AFP - May 08, 2025

Syrian leader meets Macron in first European visit

By AFP - May 07, 2025

Palestinians in razed West Bank hamlet vow to stay

By AFP - May 07, 2025

World

Pakistan shoots down 25 Indian drones near military installations

By AFP - May 08, 2025

RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN — Pakistan's army said Thursday it shot down 25 Indian drones, a day after the worst violence between the nuclear-armed ...

Trump to announce trade deal with UK Thursday — US media

By AFP - May 08, 2025

Pakistan's military says death toll from India attacks rises to 31

By AFP - May 07, 2025

Ukraine and Russia trade aerial attacks ahead of parade, Putin's truce order

By AFP - May 07, 2025

World's richest 10% caused two thirds of global warming — study

By AFP - May 07, 2025

Business

ACT receives over 149,000 containers in first 4 months of 2025

By JT - May 07, 2025

AMMAN — Statistical data from the Jordanian Logistics Association (JLA) has shown that the number of containers loaded with imported goods v ...

National exports rise by 8.1% in first 2 months of 2025
Stocks mixed before Fed decision, China-US trade talks

Features

World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024 - IEA

By AFP - May 07, 2025

PARIS — Record fossil fuel production kept planet-heating methane emissions near historic highs last year, the International Energy Agency s ...

Stars shine at Met Gala, showcasing Black dandyism
Eurovision limbers up with over-60s disco

Sports

Jordan Cup semis played tonight

By Aline Bannayan - May 07, 2025

AMMAN — Thursday evening will see Faisali vs Hussein and Wihdat vs Ahli at 7:00 pm in the semifinals of the Jordan Cup —the last event on th ...

Inter strike late to end Barcelona’s Champions League dreams
All roads lead to Rome Open for Sinner after doping ban


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