The Lebanese army intercepted a shipment of roughly 200 kg of C‑4 explosives packed in bags in the Hermel region, confirming that the material was being moved from Syrian territory into Lebanon on a mule crossing at Qasr. Prime…
Lebanese army seizes 200 kg of explosives smuggled from Syria, PM Salam vows crackdown
A joint army operation in the Hermel region uncovered about 200 kg of C‑4 and other explosives hidden in bags, being moved across an illegal crossing near Qasr. The haul was part of a larger truck seizure on the…
Jordan’s Cabinet Approves JD400m Sukuk and King Abdullah II Embarks on State Visits to Malaysia and Australia
Jordan’s government has approved the issuance of a JD400 million sukuk to fund the Global Avian Migration (GAM) program, marking a significant step in financing sustainable development projects. The move was announced alongside Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi’s reaffirmation of…
Jordan Approves JD400m Sukuk, Reaffirms Saudi Ties, and King Abdullah II Embarks on State Visits
The Jordanian cabinet has green‑lit a JD400 million sukuk issuance under the Global Arab Market (GAM) framework, signaling confidence in the country’s fiscal strategy and a push to attract regional investors. Finance Minister Ayman Safadi used the same briefing…
Jordan Cabinet Approves JD400m GAM Sukuk Issuance
Jordan’s government has moved forward with a JD400 million sukuk to fund the Global Affairs Ministry (GAM), signaling a push to bolster fiscal resources amid regional tensions. The approval, announced by the cabinet, underscores Jordan’s strategy to diversify its…
Turkey to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15 Starting November
The Turkish parliament has passed a bill that will prohibit anyone under the age of 15 from accessing social‑media platforms, with the rule set to take effect on November 1. The measure follows a wave of similar proposals across…
Turkey to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15 Starting November
The Turkish parliament has approved a bill that will prohibit anyone under 15 from accessing social media platforms, with the rule slated to take effect on 1 November. The measure, announced by the government on the 10th of the…
Turkey to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15 Starting November
The government has passed a bill that will prohibit anyone under 15 from accessing social media platforms from November 1, requiring platforms to implement age‑verification systems. The move follows a broader international trend, with the EU and several…
IMF predicts Iraq’s economy to shrink 16% in 2026 before a 19% rebound in 2027
Key developments: The IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook forecasts a sharp 16% contraction of Iraq’s economy in 2026, followed by a robust 19% growth in 2027. This follows a modest 0.4% decline in 2025 and accompanies a…
IMF predicts Iraq’s economy will plunge 16% in 2026 before a 19% rebound in 2027
Key developments: The IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook projects a sharp 16% contraction for Iraq’s GDP in 2026, reversing a modest 0.4% decline in 2025. Inflation is expected to jump to 3.5% in 2026 before easing to…