Jordan Arrests Journalist Over US Aid Post

Jordan Arrests Journalist Over US Aid Post

Younes, a Jordanian-American journalist who works for investigative outlet Drop Site News, was detained after arriving at Queen Alia International Airport. Authorities later accused him of undermining Jordan's national security. Prosecutors have since added sedition and hate crime charges, and Younes has been placed under a travel ban.

The case has raised fresh concerns about press freedom in Jordan. The article he shared questioned why US taxpayers should continue funding Jordan, which has received tens of billions of dollars in American assistance.

Israel Raids UNRWA Centre in East Jerusalem

During the operation, UNRWA employees were expelled from the site and told not to return. Israeli officials said the property would be transformed into an educational and community complex with schools, healthcare facilities, sports grounds and a mosque.

UNRWA disputes Israel's claims over the property and says the centre is a UN facility protected under international law. Human rights advocates have condemned the raid, warning that dismantling UNRWA facilities could further limit vital services for Palestinian refugees.

Indonesia Battles Widespread Wildfires

Firefighters and local volunteers are working to contain the fires as thick haze disrupts daily life. Residents are hoping for rain to help reduce the impact of the worsening conditions.

The fires have also drawn attention to the risks faced by communities and emergency workers as they battle the widespread blazes.

Palestinian Artist Sliman Mansour Dies at 79

Born in Birzeit in 1947, Mansour became known for paintings that portrayed Palestinian identity, history and connection to the land. His work frequently featured symbols such as olive trees, oranges, traditional clothing, the keffiyeh and Palestinian landscapes.

His art was repeatedly targeted by Israeli authorities, with some paintings confiscated over the years. Mansour's work nevertheless gained international recognition and became closely associated with Palestinian cultural identity and resistance.

His legacy lives on through artwork that documented Palestinian history and helped preserve a sense of identity across generations.