11+ hour, 22+ min ago   (948+ words) Greek archaeologist leaves behind rich legacy etched in Jordan’s archaeology AMMAN — The passing of Greek archaeologist Konstantinos “Dino” Politis last week sent a wave of sadness through the archaeological community in Jordan and abroad. For decades, Politis was a familiar…...

10+ hour, 20+ min ago   (148+ words) Domestic revenues reach JD5.625b as Jordan’s economy shows resilience — official figures Jordan Times The figures showed that domestic revenues have recovered to collection levels recorded before the security disturbances that affected the region in recent months, while maintaining positive performance through…...

10+ hour, 48+ min ago   (141+ words) AMMAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Indonesia for the victims of the earthquake that struck the eastern regions of the country. The Ministry Spokesperson Fouad Majali…...

10+ hour, 50+ min ago   (464+ words) ‘Jordan views China as strategic partner in economic, industrial transformation’ AMMAN — Jordan views China as a strategic partner in supporting industrial and economic transformation and strengthening investment cooperation, Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said on Saturday. In an interview with…...

14+ hour, 13+ min ago   (340+ words) PARIS, France — British budget carrier easyJet has called off about 100 flights out of French airports on Saturday and Sunday because of a strike by cabin crew furious over repeated changes to their schedules. Unions said about half of the company's…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago   (490+ words) EUPEN, Belgium — Belgian firefighters backed by water bombers and helicopters were battling a rapidly spreading wildfire Saturday at a natural park near the German border that ravaged at least 16 square kilometres in 24 hours. Reinforcements have been called in from across…...

15+ hour, 33+ min ago   (720+ words) PARIS, France — Countries across Europe were battling a wave of new wildfires Friday as blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes made for dangerous conditions, with thousands evacuated and even some medieval sites threatened. A historically hot summer on the planet's fastest-warming…...

10+ hour, 13+ min ago   (452+ words) KABUL — The Taliban government celebrated five years of ruling Afghanistan on Saturday, with supporters taking to the streets, while critics decried tightening restrictions in all areas of daily life. Afghans packed into cars decorated with flags and drove around Kabul…...

10+ hour, 52+ min ago   (257+ words) GARDEN CITY, United States — President Donald Trump said Friday he would "finish defeating" Iran and "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory. Trump has repeatedly said that the key energy waterway, which Tehran effectively closed at the…...

11+ hour, 50+ min ago   (605+ words) BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom — The London Olympics in 2012 are widely credited with being one of the best prepared and managed Summer Games in recent history and their organiser Sebastian Coe is urging LA28 organisers to work as closely with government as he…...