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 ·

Update Abbas urges Hamas to free Gaza hostages as Israeli strikes kill 25

Abbas urges Hamas to free Gaza hostages as Israeli strikes kill 25

  • “Hamas has given the criminal occupation excuses to commit its crimes in the Gaza Strip, the most prominent being the holding of hostages,” Abbas said
  • “Every day there are deaths. Why? Because they (Hamas) refuse to hand over the American hostage,” Abbas said of Edan Alexander
By AFP ·

Update Local residents wait in a park in Istanbul on April 23, 2025, following an initial quake at 0949 GMT followed by three others.

Earthquake measuring 6.2 shakes Istanbul, injures more than 150 people

  • Quake started at 12:49 p.m. during a public holiday when many children were out of school and celebrating in the streets of Istanbul
  • “Due to panic, 151 of our citizens were injured from jumping from heights,” the Istanbul governor’s office said in a statement
By AP ·

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 ·

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 ·