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Graffiti for the freedom of Marwan Barghouti, a jailed political activist from Fatah. (Flickr)

Why Marwan Barghouti’s name matters

Hamas’s demand for Barghouti’s release reflects his symbolic and political weight

(The Times/Esa Alexander)

Dismantle green colonialism and stop the greed of corporates and Northern governments

The fight for climate justice must include the people who are most affected, including those in the Arab region

Reel food: Scenes from the TV series The Bear, in which Jeremy Allen White plays Carmy, a struggling chef. Photos: Disney+

When dress-up is Bear-able

The Michelin-trained chef Gregory Czarnecki stars in an event themed around the hit television series The Bear

The coronavirus outbreak has left millions at the mercy of the country’s warring factions, which will not stop fighting, despite an escalating humanitarian emergency. (Mohammed Huwais/AFP)

First UN ‘mercy flight’ leaves Yemen’s rebel-held Sanaa

Yemeni children in critical need of medical care were evacuated Monday from the rebel-held capital Sanaa, in what the United Nations hopes will be the first of more mercy…

Algae growth tanks

Is Jordan likely to change ‘sexist’ nationality law?

​Although a petition circulating on social media calling for Jordan’s controversial nationality law to be abolished, it is more likely to be refused.

Slice of Life: “People like telling their problems to strangers”

Slice of Life: “People like telling their problems to strangers”

Leo ‘Zohan’ Aldardanji is a classic barber, excelling as his customers’ therapist.

‘Real’ men, fresh out of the oven

Male bonding can be a thing of horror – and liable to land you in hot water (or near it).

Pilot’s death snaps Jordan out of torpor

The public wants to avenge the inhumane killing of Muadh al-Kasasbeh, but this may invite more trouble to the country.

Supporters and family members of Jordanian pilot First Lieutenant Maaz al-Kassasbeh say prayers following his reported killing.

Jordan executes jihadists in retaliation for Isis murder

Jordan has responded to Islamic extremist group Isis’s burning alive of fighter pilot Maaz al-Kassasbeh by executing two jihadists on death row.

Jordanian pilot captured by Isis after aircraft brought down over Syria

This is the first hostage taken from the US-led coalition battling Isis, but the group is divided over whether or not the plane was shot down by Isis.

Syrian deluge hits Jordan’s schools

Institutions are doubling shifts and staff, but they are finding it difficult to cope with the demand.

The Zata’ari refugee camp

Syrians struggle in cramped Jordanian refugee camp

The Zata’ari refugee camp, opened by the Jordanian government to house 500 people, has swollen to a population of more than 26 000.

EU ponders debt relief as a ‘signal of change’ for Arab states

European governments have planned a radical offer of "debt relief" to its Arab North African and Middle Eastern neighbours.

Egypt gas pipeline to Israel

Egypt gas pipeline to Israel, Jordan attacked

An Egyptian pipeline sending gas to Israel and Jordan, which has been attacked six times since Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, has been hit by two explosions.

Jordanians demand ‘incorruptible, salvation government’

Hundreds of Jordanians have demonstrated outside the prime minister’s office in Amman, demanding speedy reforms and a corruption-free state.

Shockwaves reach Jordan

Shockwaves reach Jordan

Jordan’s opposition Islamic Action Front attacked King Abdullah’s appointment of a new prime minister as “inappropriate”.

Jordan’s king appoints new PM after protests

Jordan’s king appoints new PM after protests

King Abdullah of Jordan, a close US ally, on Tuesday replaced his prime minister after protests over food prices and poor living conditions.

Al-Jazeera Cup broadcasts jammed from Jordan

Mysterious jamming of TV broadcasts of the Soccer World Cup by the Arabic satellite channel al-Jazeera has been traced to Jordan.

Abbas: Israel must accept outside force

Abbas: Israel must accept outside force

Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas said Israel must accept the deployment of an international force in a future Palestinian state before talks can begin.

Rights group urges tough law to fight Jordan ‘honour’ crimes

Human Rights Watch on Tuesday urged Jordan to reform its penal code, which it says condones the murder of women as ”honour crimes”.