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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

Observers: Politicians use ChatGPT to write speeches

In Japan, the parliament witnessed the interpellation of the country’s prime minister with questions suggested by the “GBT Chat” tool. The matter did not end there, as the general secretary of the

August 21, 2023

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European stocks rise amid optimism over US debt ceiling hike

In the first minutes after opening, the European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.4%. Automotive and technology stocks led the gains. US stocks rose yesterday, Wednesday, after President Joe Biden and Republican House

May 18, 2023

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Amid a suffocating economic crisis.. IMF approves loan for Ghana

The fund said the program approved by its board is for 36 months under the extended credit facility. For her part, the Fund’s Managing Director, Kristina Georgieva, said the loan aims to

October 2, 2025

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Survey: poor reading and writing among pupils during the Corona period

The study looked at 400 students in 57 countries and highlighted “the negative impact of the pandemic”, with “nearly half of students enrolled in schools where regular classes have been suspended for

May 18, 2023

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A virtual reality project that brings Palestinians in the diaspora closer to their homeland

The young Palestinian Hamza Siraj, born outside his native country, offers Palestinians forced to leave their country documentary virtual tours of various religious and cultural sites, with techniques that bring them closer

May 18, 2023

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Underground or in space. Where can we live?

Physicist Stephen Hawking recommended before his death to prepare for life on other planets or below the surface of the earth. In Tunisia, more precisely in the region of Matmata, some Berbers

October 2, 2025

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Nikkei closes at 20-month high

The Nikkei index jumped 1.6% to close at 30,573.93, also making its biggest daily gain since March 22. The broader Topix index rose 1.14% to 2,157.85, the highest level in 33 years.

May 18, 2023

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US Debt Ceiling Talks Weaken Gold’s Attractiveness

Edward Meer, metals analyst at Marks Financial Services, said gold could stay in the $1965-$2020 range over the next couple of weeks, but the overall trend remains somewhat weak as growing optimism

October 2, 2025

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"Aircraft Alliance" Led by Great Britain. Will this save Ukraine?

Amid Russian condemnation, Britain and the Netherlands are seeking to establish an international alliance to help Ukraine obtain F-16 fighter jets, nicknamed the “Dragon” or “Fighting Falcon”. Read the Latest World News

May 18, 2023

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Al Dar Real Estate Investment issues $500 million in green bonds

The company said in a statement that the ten-year green sukuk profit rate was set at 4.875%, which is one of the lowest profit rates of any corporate issue in 2023. As

May 18, 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

Observers: Politicians use ChatGPT to write speeches

European stocks rise amid optimism over US debt ceiling hike

Amid a suffocating economic crisis.. IMF approves loan for Ghana

Survey: poor reading and writing among pupils during the Corona period

A virtual reality project that brings Palestinians in the diaspora closer to their homeland

Underground or in space. Where can we live?

Nikkei closes at 20-month high

US Debt Ceiling Talks Weaken Gold’s Attractiveness

"Aircraft Alliance" Led by Great Britain. Will this save Ukraine?

Al Dar Real Estate Investment issues $500 million in green bonds

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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