Local

Jordanian catholic centre welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV

By JT - May 11, 2025

AMMAN — The Catholic Centre for Studies and Media in Jordan has welcomed the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new head of ...

Aqaba Marine Reserve passes first phase of UNESCO World Heritage bid

By JT - May 11, 2025

AMMAN — Director of the Aqaba Marine Reserve Naser Zawaydeh on Sunday announced the completion of the first phase of the reserve’s nominatio ...

Jincheng ceramics launches $100mexpansion, creating over 1,000 jobs

By JT - May 10, 2025

AMMAN — Jincheng International Trading Company’s Ceramics Factory on Saturday announced a new investment of $100 million to establish comple ...

Region

Gunmen kill 23 in Nigeria's central region — Red Cross official

By AFP - May 12, 2025

JOS, NIGERIA — Gunmen killed 23 people in four separate attacks in central Nigeria's Benue state, a Red Cross official said Sunday, the late ...

Kurdish militant group PKK says disbanding, ending armed struggle

By AFP - May 12, 2025

Iran FM says 'no room for compromise' on enrichment after US talks

By AFP - May 11, 2025

Documentary identifies Israeli soldier behind killing journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

By Mai Anati - May 11, 2025

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

By AFP - May 08, 2025

World

Pakistan's Kashmiris return to homes, but keep bunkers stocked

By AFP - May 11, 2025

CHAKOTHI, Pakistan — As an uneasy calm settled over villages on the Pakistan side of contested Kashmir on Sunday, families returned to their ...

Thousands march in Germany against the far right

By AFP - May 11, 2025

Jubilant Peruvians celebrate new pope at mass in adoptive city

By AFP - May 11, 2025

Erdogan says efforts to end Ukraine war at 'turning point'

By AFP - May 11, 2025

Ukraine ready for Russia truce talks, Zelensky says

By AFP - May 11, 2025

Business

S&P upgrades Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, senior notes to ‘BBB’

By JT - May 11, 2025

AMMAN — S&P has announced on 8 May that it has raised its long-term issuer credit rating on Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma) and its $5 ...

Minister attends inauguration of Jordanian-Chinese Agricultural Company
Jewelry, garments, fertilisers drive growth in Kingdom’s exports in February

Features

Verdict due Tuesday in Depardieu sexual assault trial

By AFP - May 10, 2025

PARIS — A court in Paris on Tuesday is set to hand down a verdict in the sexual assault trial of French cinema icon Gerard Depardieu, a case ...

'Jumbo': The animated Indonesian film smashing records
World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024 - IEA

Sports

Raphinha and Yamal lead Barca to wild win over Real Madrid

By Osama Alkafri - May 11, 2025

AMMAN — Barcelona took a major step towards sealing the La Liga title after edging arch-rivals Real Madrid 4–3 in a breathtaking El Clasico ...

The Spanish embassy in Jordan and La Liga organise El Clásico watch party in Amman
Timberwolves overpower Warriors to level series


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