Jordan condemns burning of Koran in Denmark
AMMAN — Jordan condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Koran by a number of extremists in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Friday, describing it ...
First group of Queen Rania’s Ramadan umrah mission departs Jordan
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Report highlights Jordan as regional leader in entrepreneurship
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Restructuring of Labour Ministry to protect workers’ rights — activists
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Local

Experts share ways to stay healthy while fasting

By Mays Ibrahim Mustafa - Mar 25, 2023

AMMAN — To maximise the benefits of fasting during Ramadan, experts are urging people to avoid excess and follow a healthy, balanced diet.  ...

Domestic tourism slows over 1st weekend of Ramadan

By Rayya Al Muheisen - Mar 25, 2023

AMMAN — Domestic tourism slows down during Ramadan, as Muslims choose to reconnect with one another and refrain from any activities that cau ...

Ramadan spending brings relief to shop owners

By Maria Weldali - Mar 25, 2023

AMMAN — There has been a surge in consumer spending during the first days of the holy month of Ramadan, as salary disbursements fell within ...

Region

19 killed in US strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria — new toll

By AFP - Mar 25, 2023

BEIRUT — The death toll from retaliatory US strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria following a deadly drone attack has risen to 19, a war mo ...

Muslims pray at Jerusalem's Al Aqsa at start of Ramadan

By AFP - Mar 25, 2023

Israel lawmakers adopt strict limits on removing PM

By AFP - Mar 23, 2023

Israel missiles hit arms depot in Syria's Aleppo airport — monitor

By AFP - Mar 22, 2023

Tunisian coppersmiths bring fresh shine to Ramadan

By AFP - Mar 22, 2023

World

At least 23 dead as tornado, storms rip through Mississippi

By AFP - Mar 25, 2023

WASHINGTON — At least 23 people have died as violent storms and at least one tornado ripped through the southern US state of Mississippi, te ...

Trump gave 'false expectation' of arrest — New York prosecutor

By AFP - Mar 23, 2023

French unions dig in after Macron defends pension reform

By AFP - Mar 23, 2023

Strong quake has people fleeing homes in Afghanistan, Pakistan

By AFP - Mar 21, 2023

North Korea’s Kim leads ‘nuclear counterattack’ simulation drill

By AFP - Mar 20, 2023

Business

EU, Germany reach deal on fossil fuel car phaseout plan

By AFP - Mar 25, 2023

BRUSSELS — The European Union and Germany on Saturday said they had struck a deal after a dispute over the planned phaseout by 2035 of the s ...

China holds 'upper hand' in Russian gas exports
Google launches ChatGPT rival in US and UK

Features

DNA analysis of Beethoven’s hair provides clues to his death

By AFP - Mar 25, 2023

WASHINGTON — Ludwig van Beethoven died in Vienna nearly 200 years ago after a lifetime of composing some of the most influential works in cl ...

Rise in ocean plastic pollution ‘unprecedented’ since 2005
How AI ‘revolution’ is shaking up journalism

Sports

Jabeur, Sakkari crash out, Sabelenka struggles

By AFP - Mar 25, 2023

MIAMI, Florida — Fourth seed Ons Jabeur crashed out of the Miami Open on Friday, losing her opening match to Russian qualifier Varvara Grach ...

France begins new era with Mbappe as captain
Alcaraz returns to Miami after rapid rise

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