Jordan
"Extraordinary" necklace from child's grave reconstructed after 9,000 years
The necklace was buried with an 8-year-old child in a Neolithic village, which dates to between 7400 and 6800 B.C.
Jordan caught off guard by Israel's West Bank raid, "Must stop immediately"
After an IDF spokesperson said Jordan was "made aware" of the ongoing operation in Jenin, a Jordanian official tells Newsweek that is "totally false."
Kate Middleton's rugby skills shared after tiara event: "She can do both"
The Princess of Wales showed off her sports skills at a rugby club in England on Wednesday after attending a glamorous royal wedding in Jordan last week.
Kate Middleton's "pretty in pink" fashion era highlighted at royal wedding
The Princess of Wales has worn several pink outfits in recent weeks, including at the Jordanian royal wedding in Amman on Thursday.
Freedom to Pray Is Being Met by Incitement to Violence
In the last few weeks, there has been much ado about the "status quo" in Jerusalem.Understandably.
Can Netanyahu's New Government Keep the Peace With Jordan?
There is animosity and deep distrust between King Abdullah II and Benjamin Netanyahu, and Jordan has deep concerns over regional security and thus the stability of the kingdom itself. These concerns have grown significantly in light of Netanyahu's election win and the coalition he is forming with far-right parties.
A Terrorist Lingers in Plain Sight. Why Is She Still Free?
The Jordanian woman who planted the bomb at the pizzeria, who scouted central Jerusalem and selected the target site because of the many children inside, who later called the carnage "my operation," was shockingly set free.
Exclusive: China Tops U.S. as Favorite Power Among Arabs Despite Challenges
"China stepped in with a number of advantages, with few regional entanglements and a stated desire to remain apolitical," expert Michael Robbins said.
Honeymooners Flood to 'World's Smallest Hotel' Which Costs $70 a Night
"People actually pay 70 bucks a night to sleep in a car with rugs and some food?" one user joked.
Israel Boosts Southern Border Defense Facing ISIS On One End, Iran On Other
An Israeli security official revealed to Newsweek "a very significant amount of work" on Israel's border security strategy near Egypt and Jordan.
Dead Kept in Body Bags Next to COVID Patients in Harrowing Hospital Photo
Hong Kong Free Press reported that the photo was taken at the Accident & Emergency ward of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Jordan, Hong Kong.
A Revised Jordan First Policy
Amman's recent rapprochement with its neighbors is guided by prioritizing national economic interests in a move away from ideological purity.
Bashar al-Assad Returns to World Stage in Defeat for US, Win for its Foes
The Syrian leader, once a political pariah, is now being welcomed back by many of the countries that cut him off 10 years ago, despite ongoing U.S. opposition.
King Abdullah II's Real Estate Buys Could Jeopardize Jordan's Foreign Aid
"Nobody's going to turn a blind eye to this," said Dave Harden, a former senior official at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Jordan King Says $100M Real Estate Purchased Quietly Over Security Concerns
"These properties are not publicized out of security and privacy concerns, and not out of secrecy or an attempt to hide them," the palace said in a statement.
Help Fathers and Refugees
As you search for the perfect Father's Day gift, think of making one in his name that helps dads in need, especially refugees.
The Middle East Cannot Afford for Jordan to Become a Second Libya
The king of Jordan is a popular figure and a symbol of unity in a very demographically complicated country.
Camels 'Confused' by Snow as Video of Saudi Arabia Winter Storm Goes Viral
A rare winter storm blanketed swathes of the Middle East, from Saudi Arabia to Syria and Libya to Lebanon, in snow.
Israel Security Officials Reveal Top Threats Faced on Four Fronts This Year
Newsweek spoke exclusively with four Israeli security officials charged with frontiers facing Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and the southern borders with Egypt and Jordan, revealing their primary security concerns for 2021.
A Watershed Moment for the Middle East
The Arab consensus on "Palestine" may soon split, as Arab countries weigh continued rejection of the state of Israel against the realities of life in the Middle East.
Entire Dead Sea Scroll Fragment Collection at U.S. Museum is Fake: Experts
Considered to be among the most significant archaeological finds of all time, the Dead Sea Scrolls contain some of the earliest versions of biblical texts.
U.S. Base in Germany Threat Alert Was Feud Between Two Jordanian Activists
Mudar Zahran of the Jordanian Opposition Coalition and Alaa al-Fazza, of the Jordanian Expatriates' Forum, accuse each other of secretly working for their native nation's Hashemite monarchy.
Exclusive: U.S. Warns Its Troops in Germany Face 'Possible Imminent Attack'
The U.S. military said "an unknown Jordanian extremist" who is "a loyalist to the Jordanian kinglet" may be plotting to attack Tower Barracks in Grafenwohr or Tower Barracks, Dulmen, according to a report seen by Newsweek.
Trump Knows What Is Needed for Israeli-Palestinian Peace: Jordanian King
King Abdullah II said that he and other regional leaders are still waiting to find out what will be in the White House proposal.
Welcome to the Red Planet: Wadi Rum, Jordan
An oasis of peace in a turbulent part of the world filled with biblical history and dramatic desert wonders, Jordan is about as otherworldly as you can get here on Earth.
Modern-Day Dynasties Still Ruling the World
While many of the famed dynastic families of the world have died out or been replaced by democracies, there are still a handful still ruling the roost.
Graham Criticizes Trump for 'Doing Business As Usual With Saudi Arabia'
"Saudi Arabia is a strategic ally but the crown prince was, in my opinion, involved in the murder of Mr. Khashoggi and he's done a lot of other disruptive things," the Republican senator explained.
Jim Jordan Says He'd Encourage Donald Trump Jr. to Ignore Subpoena
Trump Jr. told Senate investigators in 2017 that he was only "peripherally aware" of the Trump Tower Moscow project, something that Michael Cohen's testimony contradicted.
Biblical King Was 'Very Likely' Historical, Ancient Stone Tablet Reveals
The artifact describes several kings mentioned in the Christian bible.
Can Iraq Bring Iran and Saudi Arabia Together?
Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Turkey were set to meet in what would be a rare display of unity at a time when conflicts, competing interests and foreign influence had left it deeply divided.