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The Fig and the Olive in Thomas Mann’s Vision: Using Them as an Entry Point to Critique Germany's Shifts in the European Space

In the eleventh volume of the complete works of the great German novelist Thomas Mann, we come across a highly significant text that has remained outside the scope of interest of Arab and Muslim scholars. Titled (The Trees of the Garden: An Address for a Pan-Europe), the text adopts the symbolism of the fig and olive trees as an entry point to critique the shifting position of Germany within the European space, and the tension it experiences between its deep cultural specificity and its integration into the modern European project.

Jun 08,2026 | Books

7 New Features from Google to Make Android Phones Smarter and Safer

Google has continued to enhance the Android user experience by rolling out a new batch of software features that will hit devices throughout June 2026, following a series of announcements revealed by the company at its annual developers conference.

Jun 08,2026 | Technology
 
 
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By Dr . Abbas Haddadin

A Rare Insect with Two Posterior Spines Preserved in Jordanian Amber

Jordanian amber, dating back approximately 140 million years to the Early Cretaceous period, continues to reveal exceptional evidence of ancient biodiversity.

Jun 03,2026| Analysis

By Khalid Dalal

Jordan’s Cancer Care Programme: One Year On, a Benchmark for Good Governance

AMMAN — For millions of Jordanians, the anxiety that once accompanied a cancer diagnosis — the dread of prohibitive costs, the labyrinth of paperwork, the need for medical exemptions — has been replaced by something revolutionary: the Reayah programme.

Jun 01,2026| Analysis
Yalla Jordan
Jordan’s 80th Independence Day Celebrations Reach New Heights with Jet Suit World Champion Issa Kalfon

Jordan’s 80th Independence Day Celebrations Reach New Heights with Jet Suit World Champion Issa Kalfon

As part of Jordan’s 80th Independence Day celebrations, audiences at the historic Roman Theatre witnessed a breathtaking show as Jet Suit World Champion Issa Kalfon, in partnership with Jordan Ahli Bank, took to the skies in a thrilling live performance that left crowds in awe.

May 26,2026 | Around Jordan
Exceptional Biodiversity Preserved in Jordanian Amber (140 Million Years Old)

Exceptional Biodiversity Preserved in Jordanian Amber (140 Million Years Old)

By: Dr. Abbas Haddadin .Jordanian amber, dating back approximately 140 million years to the Early Cretaceous period, represents one of the most important natural archives preserving evidence of ancient biodiversity. Over four decades of field investigations and specimen collection, hundreds of amber samples from Jordan have revealed a remarkable variety of fossil inclusions, providing insights into ecosystems that existed during the age of dinosaurs.

May 18,2026 | Around Jordan

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