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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.

Qatar maritime navigation resumed for all vessels after six-day suspension July 2026

Qatar Resumes Maritime Navigation for All Vessels After Six-Day Safety Suspension

Qatar's transport ministry restored maritime navigation for all vessels Sunday, ending a six-day suspension imposed after a Qatari citizen was killed by shrapnel from a military operation near a vessel in Qatari

July 5, 2026

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IDF soldiers from the 98th Division operating in southern Lebanon security zone

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 consolidate the ceasefire and address the unresolved question

July 5, 2026

by Arab Desk

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

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

Foreign investor inflows push Japan’s Nikkei index higher

The Nikkei index rose 0.4% to close at 30,801.13 points. Earlier this week, the index touched 31,352.53, the highest level since August 1990. The broader Topix index fell 0.3% to 2,146.15 points.

May 25, 2023

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Iran challenges Israel with a ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers

Iran, which has one of the largest missile programs in the Middle East, says its weapons can reach Israeli and US bases in the region. Despite opposition from the United States and

October 2, 2025

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A quarrel under the dome of Parliament. A video that monitors kicks, punches and hair pulling

Parliament had summoned government minister Eduardo del Castillo to report on the imprisonment of Luis Fernando Camacho, a conservative governor of the Santa Croce region and a leading opposition figure, in December.

May 25, 2023

Climate·News

For the first time, investments in solar energy will exceed oil in 2023

The agency says in its annual energy investment report that about $380 billion, or more than $1 billion a day, will go to solar power this year, mostly photovoltaic cells. . The

May 25, 2023

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Two people were killed in ‘elephant attack’ and fear of coming raids

The International Union for Conservation of Nature says Cameroon has around 6,830 elephants, making it one of the largest groups of endangered animals left in Africa. Elephant conservation efforts have increased in

May 25, 2023

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Report Reveals ‘Secret Arrangement’ for Transfer of Thousands of Missiles to Ukraine

The newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources, that Seoul had reached a “secret deal” with Washington to transfer the missiles to the United States for delivery to Ukraine, after Washington asked

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

A special kind of Russian ‘spy’ worries the authorities of a European country

The Norwegian Fisheries Directorate issued the directive on Wednesday because the “tame” whale approached local boats and suffered minor injuries. Keep a safe distance “So far there have been only minor incidents

May 25, 2023

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US Debt Ceiling Crisis Halts Gold’s Uptrend

Negotiators representing Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy held what both sides described as productive talks on Wednesday, trying to reach an agreement to raise the US debt

May 25, 2023

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Ukraine repels ‘massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv

Sergey Popko, the head of Kyiv’s civil and military administration, wrote in a message on Telegram that Russia “again attacked Kyiv from the air”. He added that the air raid in the

October 2, 2025

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US debt concerns put pressure on oil markets

Fitch has placed the US AAA credit rating on watch for possible downgrade due to the risk of Washington defaulting on its debts if the US public debt ceiling is not raised.

October 2, 2025

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Qatar Resumes Maritime Navigation for All Vessels After Six-Day Safety Suspension

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

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

Foreign investor inflows push Japan’s Nikkei index higher

Iran challenges Israel with a ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers

A quarrel under the dome of Parliament. A video that monitors kicks, punches and hair pulling

For the first time, investments in solar energy will exceed oil in 2023

Two people were killed in ‘elephant attack’ and fear of coming raids

Report Reveals ‘Secret Arrangement’ for Transfer of Thousands of Missiles to Ukraine

A special kind of Russian ‘spy’ worries the authorities of a European country

US Debt Ceiling Crisis Halts Gold’s Uptrend

Ukraine repels ‘massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv

US debt concerns put pressure on oil markets

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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