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.

A woman walks past an anti-Israeli mural in Tehran, Iran, June 2026, during the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict

Iran Strikes Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz as Doha Ceasefire Talks Collapse

Iran struck two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday as a tanker caught fire off Oman, ending a lull since the ceasefire. The attacks followed US-Iran talks in Doha

July 7, 2026

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Millions of mourners fill Tehran's Azadi Avenue during the state funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 6, 2026

Millions March Through Tehran as Khamenei’s Coffin Passes and Mourners Hang Trump Effigy

Millions packed Tehran on Monday for Khamenei's funeral procession, where mourners hung a Trump effigy and carried '#Kill Trump' placards, as the flag-draped coffins of the slain supreme leader and four family members began a four-day journey ending in Mashhad.

July 7, 2026

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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

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

ADNOC and TAQA announce project to provide sustainable water supply

The project aims to develop a central seawater treatment facility and a world-class transmission network to supply water to operations in the Bab and Bu Hasa fields in Abu Dhabi. The new

May 24, 2023

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Gold is captive to discussions on the debt ceiling in the United States and the strength of the dollar

Investors are waiting for any indication on the direction that interest rates will take, as their rise increases the opportunity cost of owning gold that does not generate a return. price movement

May 24, 2023

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With the latest nuclear submarine, Russia strengthens its presence in the Pacific Ocean

This step is part of Moscow’s efforts to strengthen its military presence in the Pacific Ocean. The “Generalissimo Suvorov” submarine, which entered service at the end of 2022, carries up to 16

October 2, 2025

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Amid debt ceiling crisis, dollar steady near two-month high

And US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns the federal government may not have enough money to pay all of its obligations by June 1. Investors are largely turning away from riskier investments

May 24, 2023

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Supply shortage issues push oil higher

Data from the American Petroleum Institute on Tuesday evening showed a sharp drop in crude oil and fuel inventories in the United States. According to data from the institute, crude inventories fell

May 24, 2023

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Eye color change surgery. Is it safe and what are its complications?

This cosmetic technique is welcomed by those who wish to fulfill the dream of achieving their favorite eye color, apart from the possibility of wearing colored contact lenses, which has manifested itself

October 2, 2025

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Don’t feel the pain. Sayeda Begin Nader opens the door to the development of miraculous painkillers

Jo Cameron is one of only two known people in the world who carry a unique gene that allows her to live without anxiety, fear or physical pain. Scientists have begun studying

May 24, 2023

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Relative calm in the Sudanese capital

Khartoum – Reuters: A relatively calm atmosphere prevailed after the entry into force of the cease-fire agreement for a week in Sudan, which raised hopes that the sound of weapons would be

May 24, 2023

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Without any progress… the end of a new round of negotiations on the debt ceiling in the United States

The two parties remain deeply divided on how to handle the federal deficit. While Democrats argue wealthy Americans and corporations should pay more taxes, Republicans say spending should be cut. Shalanda Young,

October 2, 2025

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Refuge of Time wins International Booker Prize for Best Translated Novel

In addition to the notoriety and prestige enjoyed by the winner of this prestigious prize, the committee also grants the novelist a financial prize which it shares equally with the translator, with

May 24, 2023

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Iran Strikes Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz as Doha Ceasefire Talks Collapse

Millions March Through Tehran as Khamenei’s Coffin Passes and Mourners Hang Trump Effigy

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

ADNOC and TAQA announce project to provide sustainable water supply

Gold is captive to discussions on the debt ceiling in the United States and the strength of the dollar

With the latest nuclear submarine, Russia strengthens its presence in the Pacific Ocean

Amid debt ceiling crisis, dollar steady near two-month high

Supply shortage issues push oil higher

Eye color change surgery. Is it safe and what are its complications?

Don’t feel the pain. Sayeda Begin Nader opens the door to the development of miraculous painkillers

Relative calm in the Sudanese capital

Without any progress… the end of a new round of negotiations on the debt ceiling in the United States

Refuge of Time wins International Booker Prize for Best Translated Novel

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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