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What Is the Best Time to Drink Peppermint Tea for Digestive Health and Deeper Sleep?

The best time to drink peppermint tea depends on the purpose and the desired benefit. Although research on the benefits of peppermint (peppermint tea) is limited, it has been used for many years in traditional medicine. Peppermint tea is a caffeine-free beverage that can be consumed in the morning as an alternative to caffeinated drinks, during meals to support digestion, when feeling unwell to relieve pain or nausea, or in the evening to promote relaxation before sleep.

Jan 25,2026 | Health

8 Amazing Benefits of Eating a Spoonful of Honey Every Morning… You Won’t Believe the Impact!

Did you know that eating just one spoonful of honey in the morning can make a big difference to your health? According to the Medicine Net website, here are the key benefits:

Jan 25,2026 | Good Food
 
 
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By Dr . Abbas Haddadin

A Flower Preserved in Jordanian Amber with Pollen Grains

A flower preserved in Jordanian amber dated to approximately 140 million years (Early Cretaceous) bears visible pollen grains, providing direct evidence for the early presence and reproductive activity of angiosperms, the exceptional preservation of both the flower and pollen within amber indicates that pollination processes were already established at this early stage, most likely involving insects, which are abundantly documented in Jordanian amber.

Jan 20,2026| Analysis

By Razan Abdelhadi

Art, Soft Power, and Progress: Saudi Arabia as an Example

The Arab Saudi Joy Awards, or as I like to call it, the “Middle East Oscars,” held in Riyadh, captured the world’s attention. It is not merely an artistic event, but a strategic platform demonstrating the Kingdom’s ability to combine art and culture with technological innovation, media development, and strategic governance.

Jan 19,2026| Analysis
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Scorpions sting (telson) preserved in Jordanian Amber (Early Cretaceous, ~140 million years ago)

Scorpions sting (telson) preserved in Jordanian Amber (Early Cretaceous, ~140 million years ago)

Scorpion remains have been documented in Jordanian amber dating to the Early Cretaceous (~140 million years ago). The findings include an isolated scorpion sting (telson) preserved in amber, followed by the discovery of a nearly complete scorpion specimen, which is considered exceptional due to the relatively large size of scorpions compared to typical amber inclusions.

Jan 24,2026 | Around Jordan
Jordan hosts launch of international equine-guided training tour

Jordan hosts launch of international equine-guided training tour

Amman -- Jordan hosted the opening leg of an international series of equine-guided workshops and retreats in December 2025, organisers said, as the H.E.A.R.T World Tour 2026 prepares to continue with stops in several countries.

Jan 21,2026 | Around Jordan

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