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

Video .. Ukrainian soldier playing the piano in the destroyed Bakhmut

Ukrainian border guards said of the clip: “A Ukrainian soldier plays the piano. Music heals mental wounds, even for a moment.” While the Ministry of Defense said what happened showed “Bakhmut’s unwavering

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

He thought the coffee was the cause of his headache. The medical examinations were shocking

With the pain continuing for months, Steve went to the hospital, where doctors insisted on having an MRI. After three days the result came out and he learned that he had a

May 18, 2023

News

Including going to war… a batch of fiery warnings from China to Taiwan and Washington

Commenting on Sky News Arabia, a Chinese political pundit and political analyst described the US move as “playing with fire”, listing what they expect from China’s response to this “provocation”. US President

October 2, 2025

News

In a fake tweet, UEFA puts Real Madrid against Inter in the Champions League final

The now-deleted tweet was posted two hours before Real Madrid’s semi-final game against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. The tweet, which was later deleted, offered a link to a

May 18, 2023

News·Sports

The Saudi “First Mills” intends to offer 30% of its shares for subscription

He said in a statement to the Saudi stock exchange, Tadawul, on Wednesday that the offer is expected to include the sale of existing shares and result in the free circulation of

October 2, 2025

News

3D Scan Reveals ‘Night of the Titanic’ Mysteries

Experts took thousands of digital images to create a stunning 3D reconstruction of the wreck, which now lies 350 nautical miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Experts hope studies of the

May 18, 2023

News

Wagner reveals date of full control of Bakhmut

In detail, the founder of the “Wagner” forces, Yevgeny Prigozhin, revealed that his military units had advanced from an area of 260 meters in Bakhmut, indicating that they had imposed control over

May 18, 2023

News

Debt ceiling talks lead dollar near 7-week high

Biden and McCarthy yesterday Wednesday confirmed their intention to reach an agreement soon to raise the public debt ceiling to $ 31.4 trillion, after agreeing the day before to conduct direct negotiations

May 18, 2023

News

The Egyptian government confirms… that the problem with the supply of foreign currency is “temporary”

Al-Said said, in a press conference after a meeting of the Egyptian Council of Ministers, commenting on the measures taken by the Egyptian government with regard to the profits of the foreign

October 2, 2025

News

Cavities and pigmentation.. Foods that destroy your teeth

Here are five foods to avoid: fried food Crispy fried foods are more likely to develop cracks and break down over time. This can lead to tenderness, pain, and the need for

May 18, 2023

News

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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

Video .. Ukrainian soldier playing the piano in the destroyed Bakhmut

He thought the coffee was the cause of his headache. The medical examinations were shocking

Including going to war… a batch of fiery warnings from China to Taiwan and Washington

In a fake tweet, UEFA puts Real Madrid against Inter in the Champions League final

The Saudi “First Mills” intends to offer 30% of its shares for subscription

3D Scan Reveals ‘Night of the Titanic’ Mysteries

Wagner reveals date of full control of Bakhmut

Debt ceiling talks lead dollar near 7-week high

The Egyptian government confirms… that the problem with the supply of foreign currency is “temporary”

Cavities and pigmentation.. Foods that destroy your teeth

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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