King, Iraqi president agree to expand cooperation, increase trade exchange
AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday met with Iraqi President Barham Saleh at Basman Palace, where they agreed to expand cooperatio ...
UN Palestinian agency says it is overcoming Trump funding cuts
Nov 15, 2018
‘Syrians have many talents to support host country’
Nov 15, 2018
‘IMF’s lowered growth projections for Jordan realistic’
Nov 15, 2018

Local

Razzaz outlines government’s 2-year priorities

By Mohammad Ghazal - Nov 15, 2018

AMMAN — The government's priorities for the next two years will be primarily centred around enhancing the Kingdom's productivity, the state ...

UAE to deposit $330 million pledged in Mecca summit at CBJ

By Mohammad Ghazal - Nov 15, 2018

AMMAN — The United Arab Emirates is expected to deposit $330 million at the Central Bank of Jordan next week, as part of pledges made by Gul ...

Security experts convene at Amman arms control conference

By Johanne Kalsaas - Nov 15, 2018

AMMAN — An annual course on arms control in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has gathered a wide range of stakeholders in the fields ...

Region

US sanctions 17 for role in killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi

By Reuters - Nov 15, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC — The US Treasury announced sanctions on 17 Saudis on Thursday for their role in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at ...

Fight against Daesh in last Syrian stronghold may end soon

By Reuters - Nov 15, 2018

Grappling with taboos, Iraqi women join wrestling squad

By Reuters - Nov 15, 2018

Macron in Morocco for opening of high-speed railway

By AFP - Nov 15, 2018

Kuwait halts flights as torrential rains lash region

By AFP - Nov 15, 2018

World

Abuse and ‘vilification’ of migrants on the rise as borders close

By Thomson Reuters Foundation - Nov 15, 2018

LONDON — Vilification of migrants as criminals, rather than people needing protection, by politicians and the media is making them more vuln ...

UK's May defends Brexit deal before critical allies, Cabinet

By AFP - Nov 14, 2018

UN urges Dhaka against Rohingya return as plan sows ‘terror’ in camps

By AFP - Nov 13, 2018

EU defence efforts must not hurt transatlantic bond — NATO chief

By AFP - Nov 12, 2018

Ukraine rebels elect leaders in defiance of West

By AFP - Nov 11, 2018

Business

Walmart upbeat on outlook as sales global growth continues

By AFP - Nov 15, 2018

WASHINGTON — Global retail giant Walmart is more upbeat about earnings for the year, despite tamping down expectations just a month ago, aft ...

‘Substantial progress’ made on massive China trade deal that excludes US
Fears of peak iPhone rattle Asian Apple suppliers

Features

Obese kids less often demonstrate coping skills, academic interest

By Reuters - Nov 15, 2018

Obese children may be less likely to meet a set of five markers for childhood flourishing that include academic and emotional skills, a new ...

Telling original photos from altered copies
Doctors should screen kids’ daily physical activity as ‘vital sign’ for health

Sports

Djokovic warns of ‘saturation’ over rival team events

By Reuters - Nov 15, 2018

LONDON — Novak Djokovic fears staging a revamped Davis Cup finals and a revived ATP World Team Cup weeks apart could hurt the sport and resu ...

Jordan plays India, Saudi Arabia in friendlies
Short-handed Warriors handle Hawks

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