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

G7 backs Ukraine’s budget for 2023 and 2024

“Today we are taking further steps to ensure the failure of Russia’s unlawful aggression against the sovereign state of Ukraine and to support the people of Ukraine in their quest for a

May 20, 2023

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Al-Assad at the summit of Jeddah.. A new page in Arab-Syrian relations

Observers believe that Assad’s participation is an important step towards purifying the Arab atmosphere and restoring security and stability to Syria with Arab help. The experts considered that the return of Syria

May 20, 2023

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What obstacles stand in the way of electric cars in Lebanon?

Fall in new car sales However, the transition of the Lebanese market to the electric car, and its attempt to accompany the radical changes taking place in this sector, without too many

October 2, 2025

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Biden agreed to train Ukrainians on F-16s

The two sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss Biden’s private conversations with allies, said the US president announced he had approved the training, which is expected to take place

October 2, 2025

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“Rapid Support” welcomes the announcement of Jeddah … and the continuation of the fighting with the army

A statement issued by the Rapid Support Forces said: “We thank our Arab brothers for the great interest and solidarity with our people in the circumstances they are going through because of

May 20, 2023

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CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly for the round of 16 in its history

The first leg in Radès marked the 3-0 superiority of the Egyptian team. Al-Ahly holds the record for most titles in the tournament with ten, and will be hoping to improve their

May 20, 2023

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Speaker of the US House of Representatives announces the “cessation” of debt ceiling negotiations

“Yes, we have to stop,” McCarthy told reporters in Congress, in response to questions about the status of the talks. It came after the White House confirmed there were “real differences” between

May 20, 2023

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Erdogan is open to reconciliation with Assad… on one condition

Erdogan’s statements came during an interview with the American news network “CNN”, where Erdogan expressed in the interview his desire to turn the page on the past with Assad, through his pivotal

May 20, 2023

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Lampard: I tried to include Haaland at Chelsea… and he can’t be compared to Drogba

And on Friday, at the press conference ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Manchester City scheduled for Sunday’s 37th round of the English Premier League, Lampard revealed he had tried to sign the

May 20, 2023

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Chinese writers and publishers shine at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

The “Forum for the Dialogue of Asian Civilizations – Arab-Chinese Cooperation in the Field of Publishing – Prospects and Opportunities” is held in the presence of 10 Chinese publishing houses and 5

May 20, 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

G7 backs Ukraine’s budget for 2023 and 2024

Al-Assad at the summit of Jeddah.. A new page in Arab-Syrian relations

What obstacles stand in the way of electric cars in Lebanon?

Biden agreed to train Ukrainians on F-16s

“Rapid Support” welcomes the announcement of Jeddah … and the continuation of the fighting with the army

CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly for the round of 16 in its history

Speaker of the US House of Representatives announces the “cessation” of debt ceiling negotiations

Erdogan is open to reconciliation with Assad… on one condition

Lampard: I tried to include Haaland at Chelsea… and he can’t be compared to Drogba

Chinese writers and publishers shine at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

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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