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

German energy firms pay dealer bonuses despite losing billions

Germany has so far provided about 26 billion euros ($28.6 billion) in share purchases and loan injections to Uniper and Syvi, after suffering unprecedented losses buying natural gas shipments at record prices

May 15, 2023

News

Saudi Arabia. Inflation stabilized at 2.7% in April

The authority attributed this to the rise in housing, water, electricity, gas and fuel prices by 8.1%. Food and beverage prices also rose 1.0%, the data showed. Transport prices increased by 1.1%,

May 15, 2023

News

During the La Liga title celebration. Exciting video of an attack on Barcelona stars

As Barcelona stars celebrated on the pitch at the Espanyol stadium, dancing in a circle, a number of Espanyol supporters stormed the stadium. The onslaught of fans was intended to attack the

May 15, 2023

News

$3.6 billion in “taqa” revenue in the first quarter of 2023

The company said in a statement that the strong performance this quarter was due to strong and stable returns from its long-term contract business in the utilities sector, in addition to one-time

May 15, 2023

News

OPEC Secretary General: Lack of investment threatens sustainability of energy system

The Secretary General of OPEC said in press releases: “As populations and economies grow, the world will need more energy in the decades to come. In our world oil forecast for 2022,

May 15, 2023

Climate·News

Russia’s trump card.. The Black Sea Fleet includes the frigate “Mercury”

And “Mercury”, nicknamed “Mercury”, which, together with two other warships equipped with long-range and high-precision missiles, joined the Black Sea Fleet, according to the Russian agency “Novosti”. Its addition came with the

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The film “A Place in Time” is a link in a series that sympathizes with human isolation

On meeting Emirati director Nawaf Al-Janahi, Rizk told Sky News Arabia: “The film is based on a short story called ‘Who Deserves’, which is one of my published writings and has attracted

October 2, 2025

News

Zelinsky is in Europe.. and the front is on fire with a big dose of blood

Two political analysts, one in Ukraine and the other in Germany, have been monitoring for “Sky News Arabia” what they see as clues to the start of the Ukrainian offensive, or what

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Superfoods is equivalent to walking 4,000 steps a day

Scientists say adding “superfoods” to the diet improves physical fitness without actual exercise, and improves overall health. They believe it’s because a nutritious diet improves metabolism, helping the body process calories and

May 15, 2023

News

An “unexpected comment” from Biden on the Turkish presidential election

“Let him win,” Biden said, pointing out there were enough problems in the region. first results turn out Turnout in Turkish elections was 88.75% domestically and 51.92% abroad. Turks voted in more

May 15, 2023

Government and Politics·News

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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

German energy firms pay dealer bonuses despite losing billions

Saudi Arabia. Inflation stabilized at 2.7% in April

During the La Liga title celebration. Exciting video of an attack on Barcelona stars

$3.6 billion in “taqa” revenue in the first quarter of 2023

OPEC Secretary General: Lack of investment threatens sustainability of energy system

Russia’s trump card.. The Black Sea Fleet includes the frigate “Mercury”

The film “A Place in Time” is a link in a series that sympathizes with human isolation

Zelinsky is in Europe.. and the front is on fire with a big dose of blood

Superfoods is equivalent to walking 4,000 steps a day

An “unexpected comment” from Biden on the Turkish presidential election

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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