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

by Arab Desk

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

Advisor to Hemedti: We are ready to meet with Al-Burhan anytime, anywhere

Ezzat said during his meeting with the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, in Juba on Wednesday, that the president of the southern neighbor “is the person who best understands the

May 18, 2023

News

A shocking number of divorces in Egypt. What are the reasons for the high rates?

The Egyptian Mobilization and Statistics Authority confirmed that divorce cases nationwide, according to the latest census for the year 2021, amounted to 254,777 divorce cases, compared to the previous year. , which

May 18, 2023

News

The worst night in Emilia’s history… Thousands evacuated from floods in Italy

Civil Protection Minister Nilo Musumechi said that in just 36 hours, some areas were exposed to the equivalent of half the annual average rainfall, causing rivers to overflow, runoff water in cities

May 18, 2023

Climate·News

Dollar rises on fears of US debt default

US President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are close to reaching an agreement on raising the US debt ceiling, but nothing concrete has yet been agreed. At the end

May 18, 2023

News

Tunisian president pledges to keep Jewish citizens safe

Last Tuesday, a member of the Naval Guard killed two Jewish visitors and two policemen at the synagogue on the island of Djerba, before being shot. He had previously killed one of

May 18, 2023

News

Negotiations on the American “debt ceiling” continue… what is its history?

White House spokeswoman Karen Jean-Pierre said Biden, who met with congressional leaders on Tuesday, will meet with them again when he returns from his trip to attend the G7 summit. Biden called

October 2, 2025

Government and Politics·News

Check your mail.. “Google” will remove thousands of accounts from “Gmail”

Google said this step is part of stronger security measures in Gmail. He said thousands of abandoned and unused accounts could be stolen within months amid fears of fraud and hacking, according

May 18, 2023

News

With the four…Man City strip Real Madrid of the title of ‘champions’

The owner’s quartet bore the signings of Bernando Silva (23+37), Eder Militau (76 own goals) and Julian Alvarez. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw. Manchester City will meet Inter Milan

May 18, 2023

News

Liverpool announce the departure of the 4 stars from Anfield at the end of the season

The four players are: James Milner, Brazilian Roberto Firmino, Guinean Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. “We can confirm that Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will leave the club

May 18, 2023

News

After Zelinsky’s visit… Has Germany succumbed to Western pressure?

A German defense company has also reached an agreement with Kyiv to create a joint venture to manufacture and repair tanks in Ukraine. Germany, which has taken in about a million Ukrainian

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·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

Advisor to Hemedti: We are ready to meet with Al-Burhan anytime, anywhere

A shocking number of divorces in Egypt. What are the reasons for the high rates?

The worst night in Emilia’s history… Thousands evacuated from floods in Italy

Dollar rises on fears of US debt default

Tunisian president pledges to keep Jewish citizens safe

Negotiations on the American “debt ceiling” continue… what is its history?

Check your mail.. “Google” will remove thousands of accounts from “Gmail”

With the four…Man City strip Real Madrid of the title of ‘champions’

Liverpool announce the departure of the 4 stars from Anfield at the end of the season

After Zelinsky’s visit… Has Germany succumbed to Western pressure?

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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