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How Smoking Affects Blood Pressure

Numerous studies have shown that regular smoking has significant adverse effects on health, particularly on blood pressure. This habit can cause elevated blood pressure both in the short and long term, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and other health problems.

Nov 18,2025 | Health

Consequences of Leaving a Charger Plugged In

Dmitry Dokukin, Head of Accessories at MTS, notes that leaving a charger permanently plugged in can cause the outlet to melt, fuses to explode, and even lead to a fire at home.

Nov 18,2025 | Technology
Opinion & Analysis

By Ahmad M. Awad

Olive Season, Climate Change, and COP30 in Brazil

The thirtieth Conference of the Parties (COP30) is currently being held in Brazil, at a global moment marked by accelerating climate disruption and growing pressures on the world’s most vulnerable countries. As world leaders gather in Belém to discuss the planet’s future, Jordan this year offers a tangible and sobering example of what climate change truly means for resource-limited nations.

Nov 12,2025| Analysis

By Zaidoon Alhadid

What Happened in Brief at the Al-Sharaa–Trump Meeting

The meeting between Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House was far from an ordinary political encounter. It marked a pivotal moment redefining relations between Washington and Damascus and opened the door to a comprehensive review of sanctions, the Caesar Act, and the political and economic maps of the Arab Mashreq.

Nov 12,2025| Analysis
Yalla Jordan
Jordan-Aqaba

Aqaba Strengthens Its Position as a Regional Strategic Hub for Marine Environmental Protection

Aqaba – Aqaba has emerged as a leading model for institutional Arab cooperation in addressing complex environmental challenges, following its recent hosting of the First Technical Meeting of the Arab Program for Reducing Marine Disaster Risks and the First Arab Marine Pollution Simulation Exercise. The selection of Aqaba as the host city reflects its growing role as a regional center for environmental and marine security, and as a real-wor

Nov 20,2025 | Around Jordan
Jordan Welcomes Around 540,000 Visitors Last Month

Jordan Welcomes Around 540,000 Visitors Last Month

The tourism sector recorded a series of achievements and development programs in October, aligned with the targets of the Economic Modernization Vision, aimed at strengthening national competitiveness, diversifying tourism offerings, empowering local communities, and supporting sustainable growth pathways.

Nov 19,2025 | All

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