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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.

Hamas spokesman Ismail al-Thawabta at podium announcing Emergency Committee dissolution in Gaza City

Hamas Dissolves Its Gaza Governing Body After 20 Years, Making Way for Civilian Committee

Hamas on July 6 dissolved its Emergency Committee after twenty years governing Gaza, with acting chairman al-Farra resigning as the NCAG assumes civilian rule. Israel called it 'a deception with no practical

July 6, 2026

by Arab Desk

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 waters. The ministry announced the resumption effective July

July 5, 2026

by Arab Desk

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

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

“Bone Bouillon”…amazing fat-blasting nutritional benefits

This broth is prepared by boiling the bones of animals such as cows, sheep, or birds such as chicken, in water for a long time, and adding vegetables, spices, and other ingredients.

May 25, 2023

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Microsoft warns of ‘malicious’ activities by Chinese hackers

And according to “Microsoft” in a statement, the activity, which it called harmful and hidden, is behind a group of Chinese hackers operating under the name “Vault Typhoon”. Microsoft added that the

May 25, 2023

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Employees refuse sick leave despite doctor’s recommendation. What is the reason ?

And regardless of symptoms, such as body aches or a severe cough and fever, some US employees wait an average of two days after symptoms disappear to admit they have the disease.

May 25, 2023

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Immigrants have reinforced it. An ancient language that is spreading strongly in the United States

The number of Arabic speakers at home in the United States has grown from 215,000 in 1980 to 1.4 million in 2021. According to the Pew Research Center, the number of people

October 2, 2025

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Queen of rock, Tina Turner, has died

Turner’s spokesperson said she died peacefully after a long illness at her home in Kusnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland. Turner began her career in the 1950s, during the early years of rock and

May 25, 2023

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American and European support for the United Arab Emirates during the “COP 28” climate summit

The National newspaper quoted a US government source as supporting the UAE, which it described as a key partner in advancing joint efforts to tackle climate change, including leading the COP28 climate

May 25, 2023

Climate·News

Meta Platforms begins its latest round of thousands of layoffs

In March, Meta became the first major tech company to announce a second round of mass layoffs, after revealing that it planned to lay off more than 11,000 employees in the fall.

May 25, 2023

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IMF approves additional $1 billion for Kenya

Kenya has a public debt of $70 billion, but loan repayments have soared as the value of the shilling, the local currency, has fallen to its lowest level against the dollar. In

May 25, 2023

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Video.. Russia announces that it repelled a Ukrainian attack on a warship

The attack took place, according to Moscow, at 02:30 GMT, while the Russian ship was “carrying out tasks aimed at ensuring the safety of the operation of the Turkish gas pipelines, Turkish

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

With the end of the century… global warming threatens the continuation of life

In one of the most recent studies, she concluded that global warming will expose more than a fifth of humanity to extreme, potentially life-threatening heat by the end of this century. Global

October 2, 2025

Climate·News

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Hamas Dissolves Its Gaza Governing Body After 20 Years, Making Way for Civilian Committee

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

“Bone Bouillon”…amazing fat-blasting nutritional benefits

Microsoft warns of ‘malicious’ activities by Chinese hackers

Employees refuse sick leave despite doctor’s recommendation. What is the reason ?

Immigrants have reinforced it. An ancient language that is spreading strongly in the United States

Queen of rock, Tina Turner, has died

American and European support for the United Arab Emirates during the “COP 28” climate summit

Meta Platforms begins its latest round of thousands of layoffs

IMF approves additional $1 billion for Kenya

Video.. Russia announces that it repelled a Ukrainian attack on a warship

With the end of the century… global warming threatens the continuation of life

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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