UN adopts paper on small arms control

New York: UN member states Sunday adopted a “strong outcome document” for recommendations to limit the proliferation of illegal small arms and light weapons.

“The proliferation, diversion and misuse of small arms and light weapons continue to undermi…

Earthquake of 4.8 Magnitude Hits Papua New Guinea

An earthquake measuring 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Papua New Guinea on Sunday.

The epicenter of the quake occurred 128 km from the city of Madang, at a depth of 207.4 km, US Geological Survey reported.

There have been no reports of casua…

N. Korea Vows to Take Action to Protect Its Sovereignty

North Korea vowed Sunday to take action to protect its sovereignty as it condemned South Korea, the United States and Japan for their recent joint military exercises.

“We will protect our national sovereignty and security interests, as well as region…

ZCC, Tunisian embassy talk trade cooperation

Zarqa: Chairman of Zarqa Chamber of Commerce (ZCC), Hussein Shuraim, on Sunday discussed with Tunisian Ambassador to Jordan, Mufida Al Zaribi, and the Tunisian Commercial Attaché, Hisham Al-Naji, ways to enhance economic cooperation and increase volum…

Committee Reduces Fuel Prices for July

Amman: The Petroleum Derivatives Pricing Committee announced on Sunday changes to fuel prices for the period from July 1 to 31.

The selling price of 90-octane gasoline has been reduced to JD 0.9 from JD 0.915 per liter, and the selling price of 95-oc…

Institute of Diplomacy Signs MoU with UPEACE

Amman: The Institute of Diplomacy’s Director, Haifa Khraisha, and the Permanent Observer of the United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE), David Fernandez Puyana, signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday to enhance academic cooperation betwee…