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

by Arab Desk

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

Memorandum of Understanding between the Abu Dhabi Peace Forum and the Pontifical Academy

The Abu Dhabi Peace Forum said the memorandum focuses on artificial intelligence systems. The memorandum also aims to promote a culture of tolerance and ongoing dialogue that integrates technology, ethics, philosophy and

May 24, 2023

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Spanish newspaper: Ronaldo wants to terminate his contract with Al-Nassr

5 months ago, the “Don” joined “Al-Alamy” after amicably terminating his contract with Man United, for 200 million euros per season until 2025. The Spanish newspaper said: “Despite Ronaldo’s state of stability

May 24, 2023

News·Sports

Central Bank of Russia raises bank reserve requirements

According to the Central Bank report, the bank decided to raise the reserve rate of the official currency to 4.5% from 4%, which was expected in April and May this year. The

May 23, 2023

News

After the G7 commitment… what does the tightening of sanctions against Russia reflect?

A statement released by the group’s leaders recently revealed that these restrictions would cover Russian exports of industrial machinery as well as tools and technology that serve Russian war efforts, as well

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Luxury stocks put pressure on European indices

Data from the European Central Bank showed that the eurozone current account recorded a surplus of 31 billion euros in March, compared to 24 billion euros in April. Preliminary data released by

October 2, 2025

News

Taxes will drop Gazprom’s net profits by 40% in 2022

Last year, the West imposed a series of sanctions on Russia and its state enterprises following the war in Ukraine. No direct sanctions were imposed on Gazprom’s natural gas exports, a major

May 23, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Arab stars share Jordanian celebrations of crown prince’s wedding

The joy was not limited to Jordanians alone, as a number of Arab art stars decided to join Jordanians on this occasion through a major “free” concert to be held at the

May 23, 2023

News

Gulf exchanges track global markets

Oil prices, a key catalyst for Gulf financial markets, rose in volatile trading amid expectations of tighter energy markets. Gabi Dahdouh of Capix.com for the Middle East and North Africa said Gulf

October 2, 2025

News

Fake Pentagon image shows great danger on Twitter

A fake image invented using artificial intelligence techniques showed that the US Department of Defense headquarters, the Pentagon, had been exposed to an explosion, and it spread widely on Monday. The US

August 27, 2023

News

Hungarian Prime Minister: Poor Ukrainians will not defeat Russia

Orban differs from the rest of the leaders of European Union member states over the war in Ukraine and has a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Orban said at the

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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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

Memorandum of Understanding between the Abu Dhabi Peace Forum and the Pontifical Academy

Spanish newspaper: Ronaldo wants to terminate his contract with Al-Nassr

Central Bank of Russia raises bank reserve requirements

After the G7 commitment… what does the tightening of sanctions against Russia reflect?

Luxury stocks put pressure on European indices

Taxes will drop Gazprom’s net profits by 40% in 2022

Arab stars share Jordanian celebrations of crown prince’s wedding

Gulf exchanges track global markets

Fake Pentagon image shows great danger on Twitter

Hungarian Prime Minister: Poor Ukrainians will not defeat Russia

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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