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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

Main dilemmas facing the UK labor market

Within these dilemmas comes the gap between labor market needs and the skills required to meet those needs, and in light of Britain’s reluctance to a number of jobs in which a

October 2, 2025

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Despite his superiority, why was ‘The Pharaoh’ excluded from the Player of the Season award?

The list of seven candidates announced by the English Premier League included the Manchester City duo, leaders of the competition and closest to the coronation, Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. The

May 19, 2023

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G7.. Ukraine tops Japan summit agenda

The Japanese leader plans to hold separate meetings with US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak later today, ahead of Friday’s broader summit. Leaders of the Group of Seven

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Fierce fighting in Khartoum, and the army bombard the Rapid Support Forces, south of the capital

Witnesses said they heard the sound of army airstrikes against paramilitary RSF in several residential areas in southern Khartoum, including near Camp Taiba, as a reserve force of army-allied police fought. ground

May 19, 2023

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Wagner boss confirms: Ukrainian Bakhmut has not yet been checked

In an audio statement posted on the Wagner Group’s Telegram account, the head of the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary organization, said. Ukrainian earnings Ukraine has announced further gains on the ground

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The European Construction Company expands in Sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq

The bank added in a statement that a detailed proposal to increase paid-in capital will be prepared by the end of this year. The bank also pledged to further support war-torn Ukraine.

October 2, 2025

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The euro’s share of international payments has fallen to its lowest level in 3 years

Data from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) showed that the proportion of cross-border financial transactions involving the euro fell to 31.74% of all such transactions in April, from 32.64%

October 2, 2025

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A warning about the effects of excluding Arab countries from climate finance

In the joint report covering Iraq, Syria and Yemen, the two organizations called for additional aid, saying the combined effects of climate change and armed conflict are aggravating humanitarian problems in this

May 19, 2023

Climate·News

Messi and Maradona let him down.. historic feat against Argentinian player

The Champions Final is due to take place on June 10 in Istanbul, Turkey. The duo of Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez and Inter Milan star Lataro Martinez have the opportunity to

October 2, 2025

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Kilicdaroglu vows to send all refugees back if he wins presidency

This is Kilicdaroglu’s second anti-refugee message in 24 hours, flirting with supporters of ultra-nationalist Turkish presidential first-round candidate Sinan Ogan, now seen as a ‘kingmaker’ in the country. . The statement comes

May 19, 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

Main dilemmas facing the UK labor market

Despite his superiority, why was ‘The Pharaoh’ excluded from the Player of the Season award?

G7.. Ukraine tops Japan summit agenda

Fierce fighting in Khartoum, and the army bombard the Rapid Support Forces, south of the capital

Wagner boss confirms: Ukrainian Bakhmut has not yet been checked

The European Construction Company expands in Sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq

The euro’s share of international payments has fallen to its lowest level in 3 years

A warning about the effects of excluding Arab countries from climate finance

Messi and Maradona let him down.. historic feat against Argentinian player

Kilicdaroglu vows to send all refugees back if he wins presidency

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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