Two museums in Glasgow have removed the remains of Egyptian mummies from display over ethical concerns, according to BBC. The mummified corpse of the priest Nekht was taken out of public view at Kelvingrove Gallery, while The Hunterian Museum has covered Lady Shep-En-Hor's body in a...
Oil prices slipped more than 3% on Monday after Iranian and Qatari officials held a third straight day of talks aimed at pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Brent crude futures fell $3.68, or 3.2%, to $109.75 a barrel by 0407 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude...
Israeli settlers began voting on Tuesday in the first general election held since the October 7, 2023, attack, with attention focused on voters’ stance toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Around 7.3 million people are eligible to vote. The latest opinion polls published...
His Majesty King Abdullah II will inaugurate Monday the third ordinary session of the 20th Parliament, delivering the Speech from the Throne before both the Senate and the House of Representatives to mark the official opening. Following the Royal address, the Senate will convene to select...
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply has issued a tender to purchase either 100,000 or 120,000 tons of wheat. The ministry invited interested bidders to obtain tender documents, including terms and specifications, from its Tenders Department for a nonrefundable fee of...
Scattered rain showers, some briefly heavy and accompanied by thunderstorms, are forecast across Jordan on Wednesday, with the risk of flash floods persisting in valleys and low-lying areas, particularly as rainfall continues in the northeastern Badia into the evening. The Jordan...
Gold prices in the local market fell by JD3 per gram on Saturday, according to the daily price list issued by the General Association for Owners of Jewelry and Gemstone Shops. The selling price of one gram of 21-karat gold, the most sought-after by Jordanians, reached JD79.30 at jewelry...
His Majesty King Abdullah II arrived at the Parliament at 12:30 p.m. on Monday to inaugurate the Parliament’s third ordinary session with the Royal Throne Speech. Upon the King’s arrival at the Parliament courtyard, accompanied by Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, a 21-gun salute...
Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the Syrian Arab Republic is fully convinced that suspicious parties are working hard to undermine the distinguished fraternal relations between Syria and Jordan, sow discord, heighten tensions and spark crises between the two neighbouring...
Speaking the truth is not always easy, particularly when it requires us to examine ourselves, challenge long-held perceptions and acknowledge uncomfortable realities, and yet, if recent events have taught us anything, it is that protecting Jordan’s unity requires more than condemning violence,...
The Public Security Directorate (PSD) has urged citizens to exercise caution and adopt safe, preventive measures during the period of unstable weather expected on Tuesday. The PSD advised drivers to exercise extra care on the roads to avoid accidents caused by slippery surfaces due to...
The tragedy that took place at Hmoud Church in Karak is a painful loss for Jordan. It affected a place of worship and left a deep impact on the people of Jordan. Churches are an important part of the country’s religious and national heritage. The strong ties between Muslims and Christians are...
Jordan’s Meteorological Department (JMD) said on Tuesday that the latest radar images indicate continued heavy thundery showers. The JMD indicated that rain will continue in parts of the northern, central, eastern, and southern regions. The department emphasized the need to stay...
The arrest of those responsible for the Hamoud Church crime was an important security success and demonstrated the ability of state institutions to handle the incident and reach those behind it. But the importance of this success does not stop once the incident itself has been brought to an end....
The Ministry of Education has decided to extend registration for the 2026 supplementary examination, giving students who were unable to register during the previously specified period one final opportunity to apply. The ministry said the extension will cover Wednesday, and Thursday,...
