Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Jordan: ACC, Syrian officials discuss reconstruction, trade cooperation
Zawya
·
AMMAN — Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq on Thursday met with Governor of Damascus Maher Marwan, and Governor of Rural Damascus Amer Sheikh to discuss avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and joint action...
European travel delays expected as air traffic controllers strike in France
The National News
·
Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Thursday, with more expected to be scrapped on Friday, as French air-traffic controllers go on strike. Air France, easyJet and Ryanair are some of the airlines caught up in the disruption, affecting operations...
Jordan's tourism revenues record JD2.167 billion in five months
Ammon News
·
July 3, 2025
Ammon News - The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Thursday that Jordan's tourism sector continues to achieve positive performance indicators, as the Kingdom welcomed approximately 595,000 international visitors during June 2025,...
Wego’s Mid-Year Travel Report: Most Popular Destinations for GCC Travelers in 2025 So Far
Wego Travel Blog
·
July 3, 2025
This article has been reviewed by Wego‘s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. As we cruise past the halfway point of 2025, Wego’s flight search data reveals a dynamic travel landscape across the Gulf Cooperation...
Amman Film Festival opens 6th edition under theme "A World Unscripted"
Ammon News
·
July 3, 2025
Ammon News - The sixth edition of the Amman International Film Festival - Awal Film (AIFF) opened Wednesday evening at the Hussein Cultural Center, launching nine days of screenings and events under the theme "A World Unscripted." The opening...
Minister of Transport Follows Up on Licensing and Operation Updates for Amman Civil Airport
Jordan News
·
July 3, 2025
Minister of Transport, Eng. Wissam Al-Tahtamouni, chaired a meeting at the Ministry's headquarters to review the latest developments regarding the licensing and operation of Amman Civil Airport. The meeting was attended by Capt. Haitham Misto,...
Meeting to discuss licensing, operation of Amman Civil Airport
Ammon News
·
July 3, 2025
Ammon News - Minister of Transport Wissam Tahtamouni chaired a meeting on Thursday with the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) Haitham Misto, Director General of Jordan Airports Company Mohammad Jaloudi, and several...
Why Not Establish a National Council for Soft Power in Jordan?
Jordan News
·
July 3, 2025
Despite limited resources and geographic challenges, Jordan has historically managed to carve out a prominent regional and international role—thanks largely to its rich reserves of soft power, which extend beyond the traditional metrics of...
Israelis switch vacation plans as foreign airlines stay away
Globes
·
July 3, 2025
After 18 months in which one crisis has followed another, Israel's aviation map has been redrawn accordingly. Some destinations have disappeared from the departures and arrivals board at Ben Gurion airport, while some have been added, but above...
Jordan’s Tourism Grows by 8% in June and 18% in the First Half of 2025
Jordan News
·
July 3, 2025
Jordan’s tourism sector continues to show strong performance indicators, welcoming approximately 595,000 international visitors in June 2025, an 8% increase compared to June 2024, which saw around 551,000 visitors — despite regional challenges...
Le Damas brings its Dubai Chocolate to UK travel retail with Avolta at Heathrow Airport
The Moodie Davitt Report
·
July 3, 2025
Tapping into the Dubai Chocolate boom, Le Damas Sweets delivers a taste of the city to the worldUK. Artisan chocolate and Arabic confectionery brand Le Damas Sweets has secured listings with Avolta, marking its UK travel retail debut at London...
Jordan FDI rises 14.3% in Q1 2025, reaching $339mln
Zawya
·
AMMAN — Jordan recorded a 14.3 per cent increase in net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary balance of payments data. Net FDI inflows reached...
Kings fans spent 20 seasons jeering Corey Perry — will they cheer the 'Worm' now?
The Athletic
·
July 2, 2025
Questions come with Corey Perry’s signing of a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. They aren’t questions about Perry’s game at this seemingly endless late stage of his trophy-laden career. And yes, after a successful 14-year...
New Life Church Vacation Bible School set for July 9 to 11
Morning Sentinel - Illinois
·
New Life Church, located at 1300 S. Broadway, Suites 16 and 20 in the Orchard Shopping Center in Salem, gathers for 11 a.m. Sunday worship services. Pastor Claude Howell shares the following reflection on his message for this Sunday titled “We Can...
"Just traveling the US at this point" - NBA fans react to Russell Westbrook's possible move with Kings being jeopardized by Malik Monk's status
Sportskeeda
·
July 2, 2025
After declining his player option with the Denver Nuggets, Russell Westbrook finds himself on the free agent market this summer. As he continues to search for a new home in the NBA, fans gave their thoughts on the latest regarding the former...
Jordan’s economy posts 2.7% growth amid regional challenges
Zawya
·
AMMAN — The national economy has posted "positive" indicators in the first third of 2025, with national exports rising by 10.6 per cent to JD2.75 billion, up from JD2.49 billion in the same period last year, according to official data. Foreign...
Amman Summer Festival to begin July 11
Ammon News
·
July 1, 2025
Ammon News - The 17th edition of the Amman Summer Festival is scheduled to commence on July 11, held "free of charge" by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM). According to a GAM statement issued on Tuesday, the Amman festival evenings, which will...
A history lesson disguised as a tourist attraction: Touring Henry Ford’s enduring Greenfield Village
Cleveland.com - Ohio
·
July 2, 2025
DEARBORN, Michigan – Sure, you can read about the Wright brothers in a book and learn how they converted their knowledge of bicycles into the world’s first airplane. Or you can head to suburban Detroit to tour the Wrights’ bicycle shop, where...
US Updates Travel Warning For Israel
Newsweek
·
July 2, 2025
By Jordan King is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her current focus is on religion, health, food safety and population. She has covered the persecution of religions in the global south, fertility and birth rate issues around the world,...
Three Jordanian children die in Saudi Arabia road accident
Ammon News
·
July 2, 2025
Ammon News - Three Jordanian children from the same family have died following a traffic accident in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs announced Wednesday. The accident occurred as the family was traveling back to...