Khaled Yacoub Oweis

Outcome of drug war on Syria-Jordan border linked to political dynamics

Nationwide operations against narcotics trade led to 31 arrests, say officials

From Cairo and Baghdad to Amman and Beirut, the region is home to havens of culture that have become landmarks

Iraqis and Egyptians are eager to fulfil their Hajj obligation this year despite the financial burden

American ambassador in Amman says 'extraordinary array' of pro-Russian narratives have spread in Middle East

In a boost for the opposition, western and Arab representatives attended a meeting of the High Negotiations Committee in Geneva

Ceremony brought international fanfare to the kingdom

Excitement over the nuptials had been building in Amman, with banners featuring the happy couple adorning buses and hanging over winding hillside streets

Pupils and students on hand in Amman, while others merely want to enjoy the day off

Myriad influences revealed at dinner hosted by King Abdullah ahead of Crown Prince Hussein's nuptials

Malaysian king and US first lady among those already in capital for Thursday's celebrations

King Abdullah's son will marry his Saudi fiancee on Thursday

Some remember the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein's father, King Abdullah, before he became monarch

Unlike Lebanon, fear has not set in among refugees of forced returns to their homeland

But Ayman Al Safadi says people should not be forced to return home