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Apr 2025

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Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood and earth...

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Jordanian authorities have banned the Muslim Brotherhood a week after members of the group were accused of being involved in an armed plot against the state.

An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck Istanbul on Wednesday.

The UAE is renewing calls for the protection of emergency workers in Gaza, after its field hospital in the strip sustained damage from Israeli attacks.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Jordan bans activities of Muslim Brotherhood and closes offices, says interior minister

Turkey earthquake: Magnitude-6.2 tremor hits Istanbul

UAE field hospital in Gaza hit by bomb shrapnel

This episode features Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent; Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent; and Ali Al Shouk, Senior News Reporter.

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