Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA

Lifestyle

Rice Water or Coconut Water… Which Is Better for Brightening Your Skin?

Social media is full of videos praising the benefits of using rice water and coconut water for skincare. Both are easily accessible, affordable, and simple to use, but which one is more effective for achieving radiant skin?

24 h ago | Fashion

Secrets to Whitening Teeth at Home with Simple Ingredients: A Bright Smile and Irresistible Charm

There’s no doubt that your smile is the most beautiful feature of your face, giving you a striking presence wherever you go. It not only reflects your outer beauty but also expresses your confidence and inner happiness. However, sometimes teeth lose their natural whiteness due to many factors such as drinking coffee or tea, smoking, irregular oral care, or even aging. This can make you feel self-conscious or hesitant to smile naturally.

24 h ago | Health
 
 
Opinion & Analysis

By Dr . Abbas Haddadin

A Primitive Plant Preserved in Jordanian Amber

The picture shows plant remains preserved within Jordanian amber, dating back approximately 140 million years to the Early Cretaceous period. Scientists describe this specimen as a primitive plant, representing early stages of plant evolution.

Jan 06,2026| Analysis

By Isra'a Rdaydeh

Sink: Drowning as a State of Being

Zain Duraie’s Sink, her debut feature film set in Jordan, does not announce itself through plot or incident. It begins with an image and with time. Basil swims alone in a small domestic pool. No music. No dramatic cue. Just a body moving within water, framed long enough for the viewer to sense that what matters here is not what happens next, but what is already unfolding beneath the surface.

Jan 06,2026| Analysis
Yalla Jordan
An insect larva preserved in Jordanian amber, dated to approximately 140 million years ago

An insect larva preserved in Jordanian amber, dated to approximately 140 million years ago

An insect larva preserved in Jordanian amber, dated to approximately 140 million years ago (Early Cretaceous). The exceptional preservational properties of amber have maintained fine morphological and anatomical details, allowing precise observation of larval structures.

Jan 13,2026 | Around Jordan
A striking similarity between two spiders preserved in amber

A striking similarity between two spiders preserved in amber

A striking similarity can be observed between two spiders preserved in amber from vastly different geological ages. The specimen on the right is a Baltic amber spider, dating to about 40 million years ago, while the specimen on the left is a Jordanian amber spider, approximately 140 million years old.

Jan 11,2026 | Around Jordan

Editor's Picks