AMMAN — The Department of Statistics (DoS) has released the latest foreign trade data for the first third of 2026, showing notable shifts in Jordan’s export and import performance compared with the same period in 2025.Jordanian exports to Syria rose by 37 per cent to JD100 million, while imports fr»»»

AMMAN — Twenty-three Jordanian food companies will take part from Sunday in the summer edition of the "Fancy Food Show 2026" in the United States, a three-day trade event aimed at expanding the reach of local products in global markets.Chairman of the Jordan Exporters Association (JEA), Ahmad Khuda»»»

AMMAN — The Audit Bureau and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), Amman Chapter, on Saturday organised the “AWj 2026” conference.The event brought together a group of leaders, experts and professionals in the fields of finance, accounting and auditing.In the opening remarks, Audit Bureau »»»

AMMAN — Chairman of Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) Ayman Alawneh and Mexican Ambassador Jacob Prado González discussed prospects of expanding economic, trade, and investment relations.Alawneh stressed enhanced economic relations between Jordan and Mexico, and a need to translate the close »»»

The Israeli military carried out an air strike Saturday on the Nabatiyeh area of southern Lebanon, a day after the US announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The news comes as Tehran accused the Washington of a "blatant violation" of the peace deal after the latest American stri»»»

Following the latest round of US-Iran peace talks, we assess the difficulties of diplomacy and the key characters at play.  France 24's Gavin Lee spoke to Marvi Memon who served as a federal minister in the Pakistani govenrment from 2015 to 2018.  Produced by Gavin Lee, Alessandro Xenos, »»»

Shots have been fired in the Strait of Hormuz. The is a diplomatic and logistical condundrum of what to do next. A literal rock and a hard place, where 11,000 crew remain stuck on ships in the middle of two warring belligerents now negotiating peace, telling them opposing advice on how they can saf»»»

Russian regions have been battling a fuel shortage since June 23, with bus services cut, fares raised and even rubbish collection halted in places as authorities scramble to manage a diesel deficit now recorded across almost all regions, local media reported on June 27. The shortage exposes th»»»

Nearly 7 million people may have been affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, the United Nations said on Saturday, as the death toll approached 1,000 and tens of thousands remained missing. The UN said up to 6.76 million people could have been impacted, including around tw»»»

After seven consecutive days of extreme heat, French hospitals have reached a critical point, with emergency departments reporting a sharp increase in heat-related health cases within just 24 hours between Wednesday and Thursday. According to emergency physician and infectious disease specialist Dr»»»

​France, Britain, Switzerland and ‌Germany all experienced record heat in June and the weather system could test more records ⁠as it rolls across Germany towards Poland Saturday. Germany reached a new record of 41.3°C Friday near the city of Saarbruecken close to the French border while dozens»»»

Thousands of Vespa enthusiasts rode through Rome on Saturday as Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of its iconic scooter. Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Vespa has evolved from an affordable means of transport into a global symbol of Italian design, lifestyle and cinematic glamour.»»»

London: Novak Djokovic is taking inspiration from Serena Williams' sensational comeback as he sets his sights on a record-breaking triumph at Wimbledon. Williams has returned to tennis at the age of 44 and will play her first singles match in four years when she faces Maya Joint in the Wimbledon fi»»»

Etihad Airways has launched its inaugural flight to Dhaka, operating a sold-out Boeing 777 service from Abu Dhabi on 26 June, marking a key expansion in its South Asia network. The new route is designed to strengthen trade and cargo connectivity between the UAE and Bangladesh while meeting sustaine»»»

On June 24, Romania’s Chamber of Deputies quietly approved a controversial bill proposing the country’s unification with neighboring Moldova. For decades, Romanian nationalists have championed the slogan “Basarabia e România” – ”Bessarabia is Romania” – a phrase emblazoned on walls across Bucharest»»»

DUBAI: James Gunn’s “Superman” (2025) introduced audiences to a hopeful, emotionally grounded Man of Steel while sprinkling in just enough humor and spectacle to keep things fresh — the perfect start to the newly rebooted DC Universe. “Supergirl,” directed by Craig Gillespie and out this weekend in»»»

HOUSTON: Before the team buses had arrived at the NRG Stadium on Friday night, local media had billed Houston as Saudi Arabia’s “home away from home,” a city with deep economic, educational and cultural ties to the Kingdom. Yet by full-time, as the white-shirted Saudis lay prostrate after crashing »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will not leave the Romanian government's decision to ban the use of Russian state symbols by the rhythmic gymnastics team at the World Challenge Cup in the Romanian city of Cluj-Napoca unanswered, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday. "Russ»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has launched legal proceedings against a healthcare practitioner who promoted injectable exosome products on social media in violation of approved regulatory guidelines, suspending the practitioner's licence as part of disciplinary measures. The ministry sai»»»

Miami: The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced the provision of specialized services for fans with disabilities (the blind) at the FIFA World Cup 2026. These services are designed to enhance their ability to follow match play details through expanded resources aime»»»

Basel: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met with Governor of the People's Bank of China HE Pan Gongsheng, on the sidelines of the 96th Annual Meeting of the Bank for international Settlements (BIS), held in Basel, Switzerland, on June 27-28, »»»

Oman’s Environment Authority will implement the fifth phase of its nationwide ban on plastic shopping bags from 1 July 2026, as part of a long-term effort to curb plastic pollution, promote sustainable consumption, and protect biodiversity. According to The Times of Oman, the latest phase under Dec»»»

Utomobiles & Auto Parts Client : Petroleum Gases Company “Petrogas” Address : 140, Toman Bey Street, Zaitoun, Cairo Tender : General tender No. 184/2016/2017 for supply of rubber tyres of different sizes Tender documents : EGP2,000 A bid bond of EGP90,000 to be submitted Opening envelopes : 3-5 -20»»»

On Friday, the images raised more questions than answers: a light aircraft crashed into the glass façade of Beijing's tallest building, emergency crews below and police sealing off much of the surrounding business district. Now some of those questions have been answered. Chinese authorities said Sa»»»

Sydney: Australia will double the financial penalty on platforms flouting its world-leading social media ban for under-16s to stem widespread evasion of the restrictions, the government said on Saturday. New legislation will lift the maximum fine to Aus$99 million ($68 million) for systemic breache»»»

Riyadh: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has condemned in the strongest terms Iran's treacherous drone attacks against Bahrain. The Iranian regime's continuous targeting of civilian facilities and critical infrastructure, amid ongoing international and regio»»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, spoke by telephone today to discuss bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation in support of both countries’ interests and the prosperity and wellbei»»»

Meyrin, Switzerland: The world's most powerful particle accelerator will Monday shutter operations for four years of renovations to dramatically boost its collision-capacity and the potential for unlocking one of the greatest mysteries of the Universe: dark matter. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) -»»»

Share: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as State Department Counselor Daniel Holler, Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter and Lebanon’s Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh sign a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, at the State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S.,»»»

A German court has sentenced Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a Saudi immigrant, to life in prison for driving a car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg in December 2024, killing six people, including a nine-year-old boy, and injuring more than 200. The Magdeburg Regional Court handed down the senten»»»

SYDNEY: Australia will double the financial penalty on platforms flouting its world-leading social media ban for under-16s to stem widespread evasion of the restrictions, the government said on Saturday. New legislation will lift the maximum fine to Aus$99 million ($68 million) for systemic breache»»»

Bulgaria has earmarked EUR 170 million in its budget to compensate farmers for higher fertilizer and fuel costs resulting from the conflict with Iran, Agriculture and Food Minister Plamen Abrovski said on Saturday. The aid scheme will cover up to 70% of the increase in fertilizer and fuel prices. A»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia is stepping up efforts to promote Muslim-friendly destinations across the country, as tourism officials seek to position the country as the world’s best after recently securing second place in the latest Global Muslim Travel Index. Indonesia ranked second in this year’s Mastercar»»»

ABU DHABI: The fifth round of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi division) got underway on Friday at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi with athletes representing top clubs and academies from across the UAE. The opening day featured competitions in the U-18, Adults and Masters div»»»

BERLIN/MILAN: Germany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe spread eastwards after temperatures broke records above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all experienced rec»»»

Foreign search and rescue teams have arrived in Venezuela to assist with the desperate and slow-moving search for survivors after the country's most powerful earthquake in more than a century. The death toll nearly doubled on Thursday to 920, but authorities warn the final number is expected to be »»»

Dubai: Overseas Filipinos hoping to improve their career prospects can get free advice from human resources professionals at a community outreach programme organised by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai tomorrow, June 28. The initiative, titled “Sagip: A Community Outreach Programme,” will »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain using a number of drones, describing them as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and a blatant breach of international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, stressed the nee»»»

The heatwave that has gripped Europe for days is slowly shifting eastward, bringing some relief to France. But healthcare services continue to face intense pressure, prompting the Paris region to activate an emergency hospital plan. The French government continues to face criticism over its lo»»»

LONDON: The UK interior ministry has announced it will create new legal routes for asylum seekers, including allowing community organizations to sponsor refugees based on a similar system in Canada. The system will come into place later this year, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said late Friday, wi»»»

KYIV: Ukraine struck a major industrial facility in the Russian city of Volgograd, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday, while a Russian drone attack killed a man in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region overnight. Ukraine has stepped up its long-range aerial attacks on Russian militar»»»

A disturbing alleged confession has intensified scrutiny in the death of realtor Ketan Agarwal, with police claiming the accused said it felt “easier” to kill her fiance than to call off her arranged marriage and face her family, according to NDTV. Pune Rural Police sources told investigators that »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Speaker Berri Warns against Internal Strife 27-06-2026 15:27 PM Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in an image from archive.I»»»

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has begun construction of a new city vaccine warehouse in Bishkek. The project aims to further strengthen the immunization system and ensure the reliable storage of immunobiological products. The new warehouse will meet international vaccine storage requirements»»»

The new 2026/27 school year in Kyrgyzstan’s general education institutions will begin on September 15, 2026, and end on May 25, 2027. According to the Ministry of Education, this decision was made in connection with Kyrgyzstan hosting the World Nomad Games, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization sum»»»

The Embassy of Djibouti in Riyadh hosted an official reception at the Cultural Palace in the Diplomatic Quarter to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Djibouti. Djibouti gained independence on June 27, 1977, ending over a century of French colonial rule. The cere»»»

Rome: More than 10,000 Vespas putt-putt-putted around the Colosseum and past the Roman Forum on Saturday, marking the 80th anniversary of the iconic scooter. Enthusiasts came from all over. Vespa-borne visitors converged on the Eternal City's cobblestone streets to celebrate a brand they likewise v»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out demolition operation in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Tiri in Bint Jbeil district: Al-Manar reporter»»»

As temperatures rise each summer, the arrival of mango season becomes one of the most anticipated times of the year in Egypt. Renowned for their rich flavor, vibrant colors, and refreshing taste, mangoes are a seasonal favorite enjoyed by households across the country. Beyond their cultural and cul»»»

Support for women’s entrepreneurship is one of the key priorities of state economic policy in Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Benazir Nurlanova said at the Women’s Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization held in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Ministry of E»»»