Manila: China claimed Thursday that it “expelled” a Filipino naval vessel from what it described as Chinese territorial waters, while the Philippines accused Beijing of ‘aggressive and unsafe maneuvers’ in a fresh escalation of tensions in the South C…
Amman: The Jordanian-Omani Committee in the Lower House of Parliament, chaired by MP Yousef Rawadhiya, met on Thursday with Oman’s Ambassador to Jordan, Fahad Alojaili, and Deputy Ambassador Yaqoub Al Ruqaishi to explore avenues for enhancing bilatera…
Amman: Data from the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) highlighted the Kingdom’s strong monetary stability, supported by a record level of foreign reserves that surpassed $22.8 billion by the end of April 2025. This level of reserves is sufficient to cover…
Srinagar: Heavy rains and landslides have resulted in the closure of the main highway in the Jammu and Kashmir region, officials reported. The NH-44, a crucial 250-kilometer (155-mile) all-weather road connecting the Kashmir valley with the Jammu divi…
Tel Aviv: The rape trial of an ex-Israeli hostage has caught worldwide attention on social media, with comments suggesting that “it was safer for her when she was with Hamas,” Israeli media reported on Thursday.
According to Anadolu Agency, Mia Sche…
Palestine: As the parade of nations marked the opening of the Paris Olympics last year, Palestinian swimmer Valerie Tarazi stood resolute on a boat, proudly holding her country’s flag despite a relentless downpour. For nearly two hours, she remained u…
Seoul: South Korea’s anti-graft agency conducted a raid on the presidential office for the second day in a row, as part of an investigation into former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s alleged meddling in a military inquiry. The probe is linked to the 2023 d…
Amman: Data from the World Gold Council showed that Jordan’s gold reserves rose to 72.27 tons by the end of the first quarter of 2025, up from 71.65 tons at the end of 2024.
According to Jordan News Agency, figures released by the Central Bank of Jo…
Ankara: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani will participate in the ‘FOCUS: Trkiye-Iraq Relations’ program being hosted by Anadolu on Thursday. Sudani will provide an in-depth assessment of Trkiye-Iraq relations, examining their bilateral, r…
Denmark: Denmark said on Wednesday that it will summon one of its envoys in the US over claims that American intelligence agencies have been directed to increase spying operations in Greenland. Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen discussed the alleg…
Amman: Jordan Post Company on Sunday announced the release of a 2026 commemorative postcard marking the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Mohammad.
According to Jordan News Agency, the company said the special issue celebrates the religious signifi…
