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Jordanian and Austrian Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Regional Developments
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, met on Sunday with Austria’s Federal Minister for European and International Affairs, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, during her official visit to Jordan.اضافة اعلان The...

Amman’s Pitching Platforms Titles Catches the Range, Depth and Nuance of New Titles from Emerging Arab World Talent
Lina Soualem’s Spain-set family tale “Alicante,” “Asphalt,” the big winner at this year’s Cannes Docs-in-Progress, and “Printemps,” from Berlin laureates Noel and Michelle Keserwany, look like potential standouts at this year’s Amman Intl. Film...

’A World Unscripted’: Inside the Amman Film Festival With Its Distinctive Mission
While many regional festivals are racing for premieres and photo ops, the Amman International Film Festival quietly follows a different script, one centered on sincerity and storytelling. “We are not really after glamor,” says festival director...

Muslim universities outshine Israeli institutions in global rankings
DUBAI: As many as two universities from the Muslim world have been ranked among the top 100 in the World University Rankings. The QS World University Rankings 2026, featuring over 1,500 institutions from more than 100 countries, highlight...

LeBron James trade rumors: Ranking all 29 teams as possible destinations if the King and the Lakers break up
For the past seven years, the interests of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers broadly aligned. James rescued the Lakers from their post-Kobe Bryant odyssey. Even as he aged, James remained one of the best players in the NBA. Merely having him...

The Ritz-Carlton Amman Marks Three Years of Luxury Excellence
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman is commemorating three years as one of Jordan’s premier destinations for refined hospitality and unforgettable experiences. Since opening its doors in May 2022, this flagship property has quickly established itself as a...

Ministry of Education Completes Disbursement of All Advances to Applicants via Its Online Platform
The Ministry of Education, through its Social Security Fund for Ministry employees, has completed the disbursement of all financial advances to eligible applicants who applied through its electronic platform. The final batch of payments was...

Jordan chooses Israel boycott over U19 World Cup
Jordan’s national team is currently participating in the Under-19 Basketball World Cup for only the second time ever—and for the first time since 1995—but politics has already spoiled the celebration. On Sunday morning, the team informed FIBA that...

The Ritz-Carlton, Amman Celebrates Three Years of Unparalleled Luxury and Unforgettable Experiences
(MENAFN- Asdaa-amman) (Amman, Jordan – June 29, 2025) — The Ritz-Carlton, Amman is commemorating its anniversary, marking three years of unparalleled luxury and service excellence. Since its grand opening in May 2022, the hotel has welcomed guests...
German Ambassador Visits University of Jordan Center for Strategic Studies
Ammon News - The University of Jordan (UJ), represented by the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS), received today the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Jordan, Dr. Bertram von Moltke, as part of an official visit aimed at enhancing...

ADA30 Lead On: Celebration of Disability Arts, Culture, Education & Pride
As the nation ramps up to the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA30) on July 26, 2020, the 50-member ADA Lead On “Core Production Team” (in front of and behind the camera/keyboard) and 22 ADA Generation bloggers,...

Pete Davidson drops $31K on matching Rolex watches for him and girlfriend Elsie Hewitt
Time is money. Pete Davidson dropped nearly $31,000 on matching Rolex watches for him and girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, a source exclusively told Page Six Style. The “King of Staten Island” star made the pricey timepiece purchase while attending the...

Jordan leads Japan's Expo 2025 visitor satisfaction poll
According to a poll by the Japanese company Pia, the Jordanian pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, accomplished a rare feat by rating top in visitor satisfaction. Jordan performed better than the pavilions of big nations, such Italy and the...

A sweet new shop: Hummus and Honey opens in Kingston
After working in the corporate tech world for what seemed like forever, Dyana Iskandarani, 38, realized she wasn’t happy. Eager to bring some joy back into her professional life, the West Pittston mom of two decided to turn her passion for cooking...

The Grenada Boys’ Secondary School and the debate over Secondary Education in Grenada, 1885-1946 – Part VII
The time has come when the question of a Government school for girls, properly staffed and equipped, must be faced by the community.” The debate over the examination results and the state of the secondary schools continued for more than a month....

The Palestinian Left Is a Vital Part of Its Nation’s History
As part of the Long Reads podcast on Jacobin Radio, we’ve produced a miniseries called Red Star Over Palestine: Histories of the Palestinian Left. The six episodes of the series look at the impact of left-wing ideas on Palestinian politics and...

Fifth Edition of "Jordan Summer Festival" Kicks Off Across the Kingdom
Amman & Governorates – The cultural and artistic events of the 2025 Jordan Summer Festival officially began on Friday evening, marking the launch of the festival’s fifth edition, organized by the Ministry of Culture. The festival’s activities will...

Box Office To Bookshelves: Malcolm D. Lee Talks About ‘The Best Man’ Legacy With ‘Unfinished Business’
Malcolm D. Lee talks about extending 'The Best Man' universe and how each character has 'more story to tell.' Malcolm D. Lee’s artistry is ingrained into the fabric of Black culture. Lee created “The Best Man,” and it is now an over $100 million...

All 36 Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies Ranked
For almost 20 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has held an iron grip on pop culture. Releasing a Marvel flick was basically a license to print money. But although it's lost a little bit of social cache since then, for a long time MCU films...

‘It Never Happens’ – Offseason Training Program Recap | Defending The Kingdom
Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen discuss areas the Chiefs may be able to improve in 2025 with the offseason training program now complete.1 00:00:00,360 –> 00:00:02,360 Speaker 1: If New York and Las Vegas...