Update Jordan moves to dissolve Muslim Brotherhood, enforce nationwide ban

Jordan moves to dissolve Muslim Brotherhood, enforce nationwide ban

  • Membership in or affiliation with the Muslim Brotherhood is now prohibited by law
  • Last week, Jordan arrested 16 members of the Muslim Brotherhood
By Arab News ·

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

Lebanon receives $250 million World Bank loan to ease power problems

  • The World Bank said Lebanon would need around $11 billion for reconstruction and recovery
By Reuters ·

Istanbul residents spend the night outdoors after a strong earthquake and aftershocks

Istanbul residents spend the night outdoors after a strong earthquake and aftershocks

  • The magnitude 6.2 quake tremor that struck Wednesday deeply impacted the city of 16 million residents
  • There were no reports of serious damage but the temblor prompted widespread panic and scores of injuries
By AP ·

France says Tunisian political dissidents did not receive fair trial

France says Tunisian political dissidents did not receive fair trial

  • The comments by France came amid growing criticism of the government of President Kais Saied over its crackdown on dissent
  • The French Foreign Ministry said: “We regret the failure to respect fair trial conditions“
By Reuters ·

Ramaphosa to meet Trump ‘soon’ to discuss strained South Africa-US relations

Ramaphosa to meet Trump ‘soon’ to discuss strained South Africa-US relations

  • "We both agreed that the war should be brought to an end as soon as possible to stop further unnecessary deaths,'' Ramaphosa said
  • “We also spoke about the need to foster good relations between our two countries"
By AP ·

YouTube marks 20 years with spotlight on MENA creator economy

YouTube marks 20 years with spotlight on MENA creator economy

  • Platform reveals that Saudi-based channels earning 7 figures or more increased by 40 percent year over year, with total reach of 20 million adults
  • YouTube says it remains committed to the region and its content creators as it enters third decade
By Arab News ·

YouTube marks 20 years with spotlight on MENA creator economy

YouTube marks 20 years with spotlight on MENA creator economy

  • Platform reveals that Saudi-based channels earning 7 figures or more increased by 40 percent year over year, with total reach of 20 million adults
  • YouTube says it remains committed to the region and its content creators as it enters third decade
By Arab News ·

Gwangju focused on Al-Hilal’s Saudi contingent in Champions League clash

Gwangju focused on Al-Hilal’s Saudi contingent in Champions League clash

  • Lee Jung-hyo: ‘We know the big name players, we know how they play. We have to keep an eye on Salem Al-Dawsari, Mohamed Kanno or Ali Al-Bulayhi’
  • Jung-hyo: ‘The game will last maybe 100 minutes and this is a showcase for us, to show to the world how we play’
By Reuters ·