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

Tunisia prepares to receive 9 million tourists

The president of the Tunisian Federation of Travel Agencies, Ahmed Bellatif, confirmed that Tunisia had recovered more than 30% of reservations from its traditional markets and was the first destination for tourists

October 2, 2025

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Sisi: Climate change is an existential issue that needs attention

Al-Sisi added in his speech: The financing needs to deal with climate change in Africa amount to 3,000 billion dollars by 2030. The repercussions of climate change are more negative for developing

September 22, 2023

Climate·News

European stocks fell, pushed by disappointing data

The indices were also hurt by the fall in the stock of Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer after weak results. Data released on Tuesday showed France’s manufacturing sector remains in the doldrums,

October 2, 2025

News

Fire and “large-scale chaos” in Cardiff

Security forces were called to the scene of the crash on Snowden Road in the Ely area just after 6pm on Monday. Scenes streamed live on YouTube showed dozens of people, many

May 23, 2023

News

Syrian doctor treats patients with bee stings

Odeh said, “With the frequent cases of recovery, we are seeing wonderful turnout, and that’s what prompted us to expand the clinic to meet people’s needs.” Odeh uses bees to treat multiple

May 23, 2023

News

Eurozone consumer confidence improved slightly in May

Official data showed on Monday that consumer confidence in the euro zone improved 0.1 points in May, compared to the figure recorded in April. The European Commission said a flash estimate showed

May 23, 2023

News

Sounds terrifying… eight-legged creatures crawling all over your face

“Demodex lives in the pores of the face, feeding on the sebum secreted by the skin while you sleep,” said dermatologist Dr. Scott Walter. He added: “During its active periods, the demodex

May 23, 2023

News

Crowd of women in Gaza to learn the craft of weaving knots

The art of macrame, as it is known in the Gaza Strip, is one of the ancient crafts that relies on thread systems and knits them tightly and elegantly, to create different

May 23, 2023

News

Japanese stocks are down from their highest level in 33 years

stock movements The Nikkei index started the day strong and hit a new high of 31,352.53 points, a level last recorded in August 1990. But it pared gains after the lunch break,

May 23, 2023

News

The Vinicius case interacts.. 4 arrests in Spain and Brazil stand in solidarity

The arrests come two days after fresh racist slurs were leveled at the young striker during a Spanish Football League match at Valencia’s ground, which sparked condemnatory reactions from around the world.

May 23, 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

Tunisia prepares to receive 9 million tourists

Sisi: Climate change is an existential issue that needs attention

European stocks fell, pushed by disappointing data

Fire and “large-scale chaos” in Cardiff

Syrian doctor treats patients with bee stings

Eurozone consumer confidence improved slightly in May

Sounds terrifying… eight-legged creatures crawling all over your face

Crowd of women in Gaza to learn the craft of weaving knots

Japanese stocks are down from their highest level in 33 years

The Vinicius case interacts.. 4 arrests in Spain and Brazil stand in solidarity

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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