Oil prices rose on Monday, paring last week's losses, amid fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East following a rocket attack on the Golan Heights. Brent crude futures rose 20 cents, or 0.3%, to $81.33 a barrel by 00:10 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $77.25 a barrel. Last week, Brent lost 1.8% while WTI fell 3.7% due to weak Chinese demand and hopes for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. On Sunday, the Israeli Security Cabinet authorized the Israeli government to decide on the "method and timing" of responding to Saturday's rocket attack on the Golan Heights. This conflict has spread to several fronts and threatens to spread into a wider regional war. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Temperatures to Ease Through Friday After Days of Intense Heat
August 11, 2026
Amman: Temperatures are forecast to decline gradually through the end of the week, returning to seasonal averages by Friday, while very hot conditions continue to affect the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, according to the Jordan Meteorologica…