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Oven-Baked Kofta (Kofta Bi Saynieh)

Kofta is a staple main dish during Ramadan, primarily made from minced lamb or beef blended with an array of spices and sauces. While preparation methods vary—including charcoal grilling, frying, or baking—the oven-baked tray method remains a household favorite for its ease and delicious results.

1 h ago | Good Food

Don’t Throw Away Banana Peels: Your Guide to Home Cleaning and Polishing

Don’t discard banana peels after enjoying the fruit; instead, put them to work around the house. They are highly effective at polishing surfaces—especially stainless steel and antique wood furniture—shining silverware, removing scratches from leather, cleaning plant leaves, and neutralizing odors. Their secret lies in natural wax, potassium, and phosphorus. Read on to discover the power of banana peels in your home.

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Opinion & Analysis

By Mohammad Hawari

*Children Behind Wire… Or Responsibility Beyond Borders?*

The question today is not: "Do we return ISIS members to their home countries?" Rather, it is: Can a modern state abdicate its legal and moral responsibilities toward its citizens—especially children—under the pretext of protecting national security?

Feb 18,2026| Analysis

By Zaidoon Alhadid

The Land Registry as the New Tool of Annexation… Seizing Land with a Stamp, Not a Tank

What is unfolding in the West Bank today is not a routine administrative decision, but a pivotal moment in which the battle is shifting from hilltops to registries, from bulldozers to official seals. Israel is not declaring explicit annexation in order to avoid immediate political costs; instead, it is constructing de facto sovereignty clause by clause, plot by plot—by registering what it calls “state land.” In doing so, occupation is transformed from a contestable reality into a documented fact in the land registry, and from a political dispute into a legal equation that is far more difficult to reverse.

Feb 18,2026| Analysis
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Pollen Grains Preserved in Jordanian Amber: Evidence of Ancient Floral Diversity

Pollen Grains Preserved in Jordanian Amber: Evidence of Ancient Floral Diversity

The discovery of pollen grains preserved in Jordanian amber represents significant scientific evidence of ancient plant diversity in the region. These microscopic structures, trapped within fossilized tree resin millions of years ago, provide valuable insight into the vegetation, climate, and ecological interactions that existed during the Early Cretaceous period.

Feb 25,2026 | Around Jordan
Al-Mihras Olive Trees in Ajloun: An Agricultural Legacy Enhancing Ecotourism and Local Development

Al-Mihras Olive Trees in Ajloun: An Agricultural Legacy Enhancing Ecotourism and Local Development

In the heart of the lush green landscapes of Ajloun Governorate, the "Al-Mihras" olive tree stands tall—a living witness to the region's deep agricultural and heritage roots. It has become a natural landmark attracting visitors and ecotourism enthusiasts from across the Kingdom.

Feb 25,2026 | Around Jordan

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