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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

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

With Hend Sabri.. A realistic story about terrorism brings Tunisia back to “Cannes”

The Tunisian film stars Hend Sabri, Aya Chikhaoui, Nour Al Karoui, Ishraq Matar and Majd Mastoura. The film received a 9-minute standing ovation and critical acclaim after its world premiere Friday, at

May 21, 2023

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A study reveals a tragedy: this is what happens to more than half of the world’s lakes

A team of international researchers has concluded that some of the world’s most important freshwater resources, stretching from the Caspian Sea between Europe and Asia to Lake Titicaca in South America, have

October 2, 2025

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The Sudanese army reveals behind the scenes of the “short agreement” for the ceasefire

A statement from the Sudanese military clarified the details of the agreement that was signed and said: “In recognition of the Saudi and American mediation efforts, and to relieve our citizens of

October 2, 2025

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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives in Malaysia for official visit

He was received by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the Crown Prince of Pahang, Prince Hassanal Ibrahim Alim Shah, and the Malaysian Foreign Minister, Senator Zambri Abdul Qadir. This visit comes

May 21, 2023

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An investigation into the “possible poisoning” of two Russian women in Germany

Berlin police told Reuters an ‘investigation has been opened’ after German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, citing Russian investigative journalism site Igentsva, said two women reported symptoms indicating possible poisoning . Police did

May 21, 2023

News

Manchester City train passes over Chelsea in ‘league coronation meeting’

City have thus won 12 consecutive league victories and have not lost in 21 matches at the Etihad Stadium in all competitions. And scores of Manchester City supporters rushed onto the pitch

May 21, 2023

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“The Alienation of Al Qafir” won the Arabic Novel Prize

The award was first launched in 2008 and is currently sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Center for Arabic Language of the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, and is supported by

May 21, 2023

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Chinese escalation against US microchips

China’s Cyberspace Administration said on its website that Micron’s products pose an unspecified “serious network security risk” that threatens China’s information infrastructure and affects national security. His six-sentence statement contained no details.

October 2, 2025

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Ruling party tops Greek parliamentary election results

These polls, conducted by television channels, predicted that the “New Democracy” party, in power for 4 years, would obtain between 36 and 40% of the vote, ahead of the left-wing Syriza party

May 21, 2023

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A memorandum of understanding to promote investment between the United Arab Emirates and Egypt

The MoU aims to exchange information and expand the circle of investment coordination and cooperation to meet economic aspirations between Egypt and the UAE. The MoU was signed in Cairo by Jamal

May 21, 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

With Hend Sabri.. A realistic story about terrorism brings Tunisia back to “Cannes”

A study reveals a tragedy: this is what happens to more than half of the world’s lakes

The Sudanese army reveals behind the scenes of the “short agreement” for the ceasefire

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives in Malaysia for official visit

An investigation into the “possible poisoning” of two Russian women in Germany

Manchester City train passes over Chelsea in ‘league coronation meeting’

“The Alienation of Al Qafir” won the Arabic Novel Prize

Chinese escalation against US microchips

Ruling party tops Greek parliamentary election results

A memorandum of understanding to promote investment between the United Arab Emirates and Egypt

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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