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 ·

Yemen’s leadership pushes for unity as political leaders meet to shape post-war transition

Yemen’s leadership pushes for unity as political leaders meet to shape post-war transition

  • The PLC is working to restore state authority in areas under government control while countering the influence of the Houthis
  • The president called for a renewed sense of unity among Yemen’s political forces, urging them to set aside divisions
By Arab News ·

US deports Iraqi man at center of debate on refugee policy

US deports Iraqi man at center of debate on refugee policy

  • Omar Abdulsattar Ameen, who was granted refugee status in the US in 2014, denied Iraqi charges that he murdered a police officer as a Daesh operative
  • Ameen was sent to Rwanda earlier this month according to the US official who spoke on condition of anonymity
By Reuters ·

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 ·