Local

Kingdom emerges as regional leader in electric vehicle adoption, infrastructure growth

By Sara J. Faqir - May 15, 2024

AMMAN — The automotive landscape is undergoing a transformative shift as electric vehicles (EVs) surge to the forefront of the industry. ...

Where Roman military meets Parthian tactics: Studying ingenious design of Awara

By Saeb Rawashdeh - May 15, 2024

AMMAN — The Awara Roman fort, located in the south of Petra, has the proportions and internal layout of a typical principate “playing card” ...

South Africa's ambassador praises Jordan's peace efforts

By Mai Anati - May 15, 2024

AMMAN — South Africa's Ambassador to Amman Tselane Mokuena praised Jordan's peace efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinians and ...

Region

Palestinians mark 'Nakba' anniversary as thousands flee Gaza's Rafah

By AFP - May 16, 2024

RAFAH, Palestinian Territories — Tens of thousands of civilians fled the southern Gaza city of Rafah ahead of a threatened Israeli ground of ...

Fierce battles rage across Gaza  as US calls for post-war plan

By AFP - May 15, 2024

Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of post-war 'anarchy'

By AFP - May 14, 2024

Three Tunisian pundits arrested over critical remarks — lawyers

By AFP - May 13, 2024

At least 27 killed in renewed clashes in Sudan's El Fasher — UN

By AFP - May 13, 2024

World

Slovakia PM suffers life-threatening wounds in assassination attempt — govt

By AFP - May 16, 2024

BRATISLAVA — Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was battling life-threatening wounds on Wednesday after officials said he was shot multip ...

Canadian oil sands city evacuated as wildfire draws near

By AFP - May 15, 2024

US tells Ukraine 'aid on its way' as Russia claims advances

By AFP - May 15, 2024

Sunak says UK at ‘crossroads’ but refuses to call election

By AFP - May 14, 2024

Brazil’s flooded south paralyzed as waters remain high

By AFP - May 14, 2024

Business

Qatar eyes more long-term gas supply deals this year

By AFP - May 15, 2024

DOHA — Qatar expects to sign more long-term natural gas supply deals this year to meet growing international demand, Energy Minister Saad Al ...

Germany, Sweden lukewarm on tariffs on Chinese electric cars
Global share markets put brake on ahead of inflation data

Features

Make Buddhism cool again: South Korea’s controversial DJ ‘monk’

By AFP - May 15, 2024

SEOUL — With a shaved head and flowing monk robes, a South Korean DJ chants traditional Buddhist scripture mixed with Gen-Z life advice over ...

First ‘extreme’ solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras
Illegal wildlife trafficking persistently pervasive — UN

Sports

‘Best ever’ tennis takes outsider Tabilo to Rome Open semis

By AFP - May 15, 2024

ROME — Alejandro Tabilo hailed the best tennis of his career on Wednesday after his fairytale run at the Rome Open continued to the semifina ...

Swiatek cruises into Rome last four, Tabilo fairytale continues
Hussein have eyes set on title


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