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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.

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

Despite announcing his support for Erdogan, the votes of Erdogan’s voters are not guaranteed

On Monday, Ogan said it explicitly: “I ask voters who voted for us in the first round to vote for Erdogan in the second round”, and that was a week after the

May 22, 2023

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With these policies, China continues to dominate Africa’s trade

Economist Majid Javid, in statements to “Sky News Arabia Economy”, expects a further increase in trade between the two sides by the end of the year. Consequence of several policies that China

October 2, 2025

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The Divergence of Leading Gulf Indicators Ahead of Resumption of Debt Ceiling Negotiations

US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are due to meet later Monday to discuss the debt ceiling. Daniel Taqi El-Din, CEO of the Middle East and North Africa region

October 2, 2025

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Germany rejects criticism over its weakening of G7 climate commitments

Environmentalists have criticized the decision of leaders meeting in Japan to support the construction of new infrastructure for liquefied natural gas, a fossil fuel that warms the planet. In its final statement,

May 22, 2023

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UN envoy warns of ‘ethnic conflict’ in Sudan

“The growing ethnic dimension of the conflict threatens to plunge the country into a protracted conflict, with its repercussions spreading across the region,” Volker Berthes said in a statement to the UN

May 22, 2023

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The divergence of the American indicators with the anticipation of the results of the discussions on the debt ceiling

US President Joe Biden is expected to meet House Speaker Kevin McCarthy later Monday, as his aides spent the weekend trying to reach a deal. The deadline for Congress to raise or

May 22, 2023

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Turkey is the main destination for Russian diesel shipments in May

Russia’s primary oil refining capacity is expected to increase by 1.9 million tonnes this month from April, reaching 4.4 million tonnes. Since a full EU embargo on Russian petroleum products came into

May 22, 2023

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In the video, Queen Rania documents the preparations for the Crown Prince’s henna ceremony

Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan released a video of the preparations for the henna ceremony, which will be held today, in preparation for the marriage contract, which will take place at Al-Husseiniya

May 22, 2023

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The Sudanese army appreciates the efforts of the resistance committees in providing services

The Sudanese Armed Forces said in a statement: “Young women and men of our country from resistance committees across the country, your armed forces appreciate your pioneering role in directing your energies

May 22, 2023

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The European Union and France provide Egypt with 60 million euros for this purpose

A delegation official said the funding aims to increase storage capacity by at least 420,000 tonnes, most of which will be for wheat and possibly other grains. This means an increase of

October 2, 2025

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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

Despite announcing his support for Erdogan, the votes of Erdogan’s voters are not guaranteed

With these policies, China continues to dominate Africa’s trade

The Divergence of Leading Gulf Indicators Ahead of Resumption of Debt Ceiling Negotiations

Germany rejects criticism over its weakening of G7 climate commitments

UN envoy warns of ‘ethnic conflict’ in Sudan

The divergence of the American indicators with the anticipation of the results of the discussions on the debt ceiling

Turkey is the main destination for Russian diesel shipments in May

In the video, Queen Rania documents the preparations for the Crown Prince’s henna ceremony

The Sudanese army appreciates the efforts of the resistance committees in providing services

The European Union and France provide Egypt with 60 million euros for this purpose

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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