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.

Donald Trump speaks at the NATO summit after declaring the interim Iran peace accord is over.

Trump Declares Iran Peace Accord ‘Over’, US Strikes Resume, Middle East Tensions Spiral

President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the interim memorandum of understanding intended to end the conflict between the US and Iran was “over,” signaling a dramatic collapse in diplomatic efforts and

July 8, 2026

by Arab Desk

Trump Says Iran's Denuclearization Is Moving Along Well as Talks Focus on Shipping Fees

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ The Talks Covered Shipping Fees.

President Trump said 'the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well' after July 1 talks in Doha. The technical discussions focused on the Strait of Hormuz and $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds. The IAEA has had no inspector access

July 8, 2026

by Arab Desk

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

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

By chance.. An exciting archaeological discovery in the “Tombs of El-Shafei” in Egypt

The “tombstone”, which bears the date 229 AH, was discovered on Thursday during a visit by young Egyptians to the tombs of Imam Al-Shafi’i before it was demolished, and at that time

May 17, 2023

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After Kyiv announces the dropping of the “Russian sniper’s dagger”.. Moscow denies

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told RIA Novosti that “Russia did not launch that number of Kinjal missiles, which (Ukraine) says it shot down”. “The number of these Ukrainian objections is three

October 2, 2025

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4 dead in attack on US convoy in Nigeria

“The procession did not include any American citizens,” police spokesman Ikenga Tuchokwu told AFP. The spokesperson pointed out that the gunmen “killed two members of the mobile police and two members of

May 17, 2023

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An agreement between Masdar and Airbus to support the development of sustainable aviation fuels

The agreement focuses on strengthening areas of cooperation between the two companies, including the areas of sustainable aviation fuel, green hydrogen, direct air capture technology, as well as ” reservation and recovery”

October 2, 2025

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The Austrian national team goalkeeper has been diagnosed with cancer

The 32-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for Sion in the Swiss league, said he would take a break from football. “Unfortunately, I want to inform you that this season is over for me

May 17, 2023

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Chip industry stocks push Japan’s Topix index to 33-year high

“Investors both at home and abroad have changed their view of Japanese equities as their expectations have become generally high as companies attempt to improve their stock indexes,” said Shuichi Arisawa, chief

May 17, 2023

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Inter in the champions final, waiting for the winner of City and Real

Argentinian international striker Lautaro Martinez scored the only goal of the game a quarter of an hour from the end (74th). Inter await the winner between Manchester City and Real Madrid in

May 17, 2023

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Moody’s raises Oman’s rating to Ba2 with a positive outlook

“The increase reflects the improvement in Oman’s debt burden and debt sustainability indicators in 2022, mainly due to large windfall gains from oil and gas revenues, which increase the country’s resilience. to

May 17, 2023

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Amid ‘debt ceiling’ crisis… Biden cuts Asian tour short

Biden has canceled stops in Australia and Papua New Guinea, but still plans to attend the G7 summit in Japan, according to the two sources, who are not authorized to speak publicly.

August 31, 2023

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A historic incident.. A second Spanish league title for Barcelona in a week

The second title will come with obtaining the recognition of the league title in 1937, which the club demands to register in its name, due to the events that the country witnessed

May 17, 2023

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Trump Declares Iran Peace Accord ‘Over’, US Strikes Resume, Middle East Tensions Spiral

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ The Talks Covered Shipping Fees.

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

By chance.. An exciting archaeological discovery in the “Tombs of El-Shafei” in Egypt

After Kyiv announces the dropping of the “Russian sniper’s dagger”.. Moscow denies

4 dead in attack on US convoy in Nigeria

An agreement between Masdar and Airbus to support the development of sustainable aviation fuels

The Austrian national team goalkeeper has been diagnosed with cancer

Chip industry stocks push Japan’s Topix index to 33-year high

Inter in the champions final, waiting for the winner of City and Real

Moody’s raises Oman’s rating to Ba2 with a positive outlook

Amid ‘debt ceiling’ crisis… Biden cuts Asian tour short

A historic incident.. A second Spanish league title for Barcelona in a week

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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