This week, five Americans released from an Iranian prison arrived back home in the United States. Their release was a part of a deal brokered by Qatar. The prisoner swap agreement also included the unfreezing of $6 billion of Iranian funds, which the Biden administration has reiterated was not a ransom. We take a closer look.
Also, a controversial law on cybercrimes comes into effect in Jordan. Human rights groups say free speech can now be labelled as criminal content. FRANCE 24's Thameen Al-Kheetan brings us the details.
Plus, Israel slams UNESCO's decision to grant World Heritage status to pre-historic ruins near the ancient West Bank city of Jericho.
