Arab Desk

The Arab Desk leads The Eastern Herald's reporting on the Middle East and North Africa. The desk has covered the Gaza-Israel war since October 2023, the Iran-Israel war of 2025-2026, the fall of the Assad government in Syria, Hezbollah's political and military shifts in Lebanon, the war in Yemen, and the diplomatic realignment of the Gulf states under the Abraham Accords and the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter speaks at the Lebanon ceasefire framework discussions at the US State Department in Washington

IDF Kills Armed Individual in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Washington

Israeli troops shot and killed an armed individual inside the security zone in southern Lebanon on Saturday, the IDF announced, as Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington concluded with a framework agreement intended to

July 5, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iran Busts Four Armed Militant Cells in Sistan and Baluchestan, Killing Two

Iran's IRGC and police dismantled four armed militant cells across five cities in Sistan and Baluchestan on Saturday, killing two, in an operation the Intelligence Ministry attributed to groups trained abroad and linked to US and Israeli intelligence services. The

July 5, 2026

by Arab Desk

Palestinian civilians amid the Gaza ceasefire standoff as US-Iran nuclear diplomacy advances

Gaza Is Being Left Behind as Washington and Tehran Reshape the Middle East

As American and Iranian diplomats finalize a regional settlement, the Palestinian people who set the Middle

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the joint UK-France summit, where both nations agreed to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz

Britain and France Send Mine-Clearing Ships to Hormuz as UK and France Back Oman on Maritime Safety

Britain and France co-signed a joint statement with Oman on July 3 pledging to ensure the

After Erdogan’s victory… Where is the Turkish economy headed?

The price of the Turkish lira against the dollar is close to historic lows at 20.07 lira per dollar. As for inflation, it reached 44% last April, after recording record highs in

May 29, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

OPEC confirms its full support for the UAE Presidency of the COP28 conference

OPEC said in a statement: “The United Arab Emirates is considered a world leader in addressing the challenges of energy, climate change and sustainable development, not only in terms, but also in

May 29, 2023

Climate·News

“On the Note”… A grassroots campaign to save the people of Khartoum from starvation

Saleh, who works in the public sector, is suffering from severe cash crunch as she, like hundreds of thousands of state employees, has not received her monthly salary for the second consecutive

May 29, 2023

News

The biggest raid since the start of the war. Why is Moscow bombing Kyiv again?

And while the Ukrainian military confirmed its success in shooting down 52 of 54 Russian drones in several recent attacks, Kiev Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko announced that air defenses shot down “more than

October 2, 2025

News

Why did Al-Burhan demand the dismissal of the UN envoy to Sudan?

Two experts from Sudan, in their commentary to Sky News Arabia, convey some of these accusations, as well as the reasons and repercussions of the request for evidence he made to the

May 29, 2023

News

Initial US Debt Ceiling Deal Drives Oil Higher

US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an agreement in principle to suspend the government’s debt ceiling of $31.4 trillion. Both said they were confident Sunday that Democratic and

October 2, 2025

News

Mbappe surpasses Ibrahimovic’s historic feat by winning this award

Mbappe (24), captain of the France team, crowned for the fourth time after the years 2019, 2021 and 2022, beat the Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic, triple winner of this prize, awarded since by

October 2, 2025

News

Despite crises and pressure from the opposition… How did Erdogan win the trust of the Turks?

In a speech after winning the election, Erdogan stressed that he would drop differences and focus on achieving national goals and unite for them, while Kilicdaroglu called on the Turks for what

May 29, 2023

News

After winning the elections… How will Erdogan handle the refugee file?

In the midst of the Turkish elections, a poll by the British newspaper “The Guardian” revealed that at least 80% of Turks want Syrians to return to their homeland. Observers attribute the

May 29, 2023

News

The Sudanese army announces its search to extend the cease-fire

Khartoum – Agencies: Yesterday, Sunday, the Sudanese army announced that it is considering extending the ceasefire with the Rapid Support Forces. The Sudanese army confirmed its commitment to the short-term ceasefire agreement

May 29, 2023

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IDF Kills Armed Individual in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Washington

Iran Busts Four Armed Militant Cells in Sistan and Baluchestan, Killing Two

Gaza Is Being Left Behind as Washington and Tehran Reshape the Middle East

Britain and France Send Mine-Clearing Ships to Hormuz as UK and France Back Oman on Maritime Safety

After Erdogan’s victory… Where is the Turkish economy headed?

OPEC confirms its full support for the UAE Presidency of the COP28 conference

“On the Note”… A grassroots campaign to save the people of Khartoum from starvation

The biggest raid since the start of the war. Why is Moscow bombing Kyiv again?

Why did Al-Burhan demand the dismissal of the UN envoy to Sudan?

Initial US Debt Ceiling Deal Drives Oil Higher

Mbappe surpasses Ibrahimovic’s historic feat by winning this award

Despite crises and pressure from the opposition… How did Erdogan win the trust of the Turks?

After winning the elections… How will Erdogan handle the refugee file?

The Sudanese army announces its search to extend the cease-fire

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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