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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

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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

“Anonymous” accompanies the German Chancellor’s special protection convoy to embrace her

Cuddle under the influence of drugs The unidentified man drove a dark Audi and managed to join Schulz’s motorcade on the way to Frankfurt airport after attending an event at the European

May 27, 2023

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A Programming Error Caused Hakuto’s Spaceship To Crash During Its Moon Landing

The Icespace-owned spacecraft was supposed to land on a flat surface, but the landing site was changed to a crater before the December launch. It appears that the sharp edge of the

October 2, 2025

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Breathtaking video.. Opening an airplane door in the air causes panic

And Korea’s Yonhap news agency, citing the aviation industry, reported on Friday that a plane bearing flight number OZ8124 belonging to Asiana Airlines, which left Jeju airport at 11:49 a.m. today, saw

May 27, 2023

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Germany requests the movement of “Patriotic” units to Lithuania

Germany will provide land, air and sea assets to help secure the NATO leaders’ summit in Vilnius on July 11-12 at the request of the alliance, according to the statement issued by

May 27, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Tunisia.. The return of the days of Carthage after being hidden for three years

Course director Samira Al-Turki said the choice of the State of Palestine as the “guest of honour” was symbolic of support and honour, noting that a distinguished pavilion had been awarded to

May 27, 2023

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DER SPIEGEL: Investigation into Nord Stream attack highlights Ukrainian involvement

The police investigation focuses in particular on the yacht “Andromeda”, which was probably used to transport the explosives used during the September 2022 sabotage in the Baltic Sea. Der Spiegel reported that

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Hunt: Britain’s priority is to fight inflation, even in the face of deflation

In response to a question about further interest rate tightening by the UK Central Bank after the release of figures that showed inflation slowing less than expected in April, Hunt pointed out

May 27, 2023

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Serbia.. Army moves towards Kosovo border after clashes

“I have ordered an urgent movement (of troops) towards the Kosovo border. It is clear that there is terrorism against the Serbian community in Kosovo,” Serbian Defense Minister Milos Vucevic said during

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The aviation and tourism sector is booming… and the password is “Chinese”

Boeing Chairman David Calhoun said while attending the Doha Economic Forum: “The desire to travel is greater than ever, and the industry is now struggling to meet that demand.” According to Sébastien

October 2, 2025

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How bad is the US credit rating downgrade?

But the potential downgrade would not be unprecedented if realized. Standard & Poor’s downgraded Washington’s rating in 2011 amid the debt ceiling crisis at the time, and that may have limited impact

October 2, 2025

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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

“Anonymous” accompanies the German Chancellor’s special protection convoy to embrace her

A Programming Error Caused Hakuto’s Spaceship To Crash During Its Moon Landing

Breathtaking video.. Opening an airplane door in the air causes panic

Germany requests the movement of “Patriotic” units to Lithuania

Tunisia.. The return of the days of Carthage after being hidden for three years

DER SPIEGEL: Investigation into Nord Stream attack highlights Ukrainian involvement

Hunt: Britain’s priority is to fight inflation, even in the face of deflation

Serbia.. Army moves towards Kosovo border after clashes

The aviation and tourism sector is booming… and the password is “Chinese”

How bad is the US credit rating downgrade?

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

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

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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