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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.

Oldest Hebrew Bible sold for $38 million

The winning bid was made possible by a donation from Alfred Moses, former US ambassador and chairman of the American Jewish Committee, who presented the copy to the Jewish Museum in Tel
May 18, 2023

The Kingdom leads the Arab action for stability

Maha Mohammed Sharif The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strengthens the joint Arab action that it leads, including the return of Syria, as a regional leadership and international prestige thanks to its strategic
May 18, 2023

Wells Fargo pays $1 billion to settle fraud claim

U.S. District Judge Gregory Woods in Manhattan on Tuesday granted preliminary approval to a cash settlement proposed the night before. Settlement amount suggested by the broker. Woods has scheduled a session for
October 2, 2025

Montana, first US state to ban TikTok

The legislation makes Montana the first state to ban the app and prevent mobile app stores from making it available in the state. There was no immediate comment from TikTok. The app,
January 24, 2026
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