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

A ‘loud scandal’ defended by Real Madrid… breaking the simplest laws of football

The incident involved changing the substitute during the game, after the substitute had entered, which is a clear and almost unbelievable infraction. incident The incident happened in the 84th minute, when coach

May 15, 2023

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Demand fears drive oil prices. Nymex below $70 a barrel

And at 0452 GMT, Brent crude futures fell 66 cents, or 0.9%, to $73.51 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude futures lost 61 cents, or 0.9%, to $69.42 a barrel, according

October 2, 2025

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After counting 98% of the vote… fierce competition for Turkey’s presidency

turn out Turnout in Turkish elections was 88.75% domestically and 51.92% abroad. Turks voted in more than 191,000 ballot boxes in 81 states to elect a new president for the country for

October 2, 2025

Government and Politics·News

$150 million in profits for ADNOC Distribution in the first quarter of 2023

ADNOC Distribution maintained a strong balance sheet during the first quarter of the year, with free cash flow of 1.04 billion dirhams ($280 million). ADNOC Distribution recorded an 8% year-on-year increase in

October 2, 2025

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Turkish lira suffers losses as elections head for a second round

The lira opened in global trade at 19.63 against the dollar, before falling to its lowest level in two months. The latest developments in the Turkish elections The latest electoral results of

May 15, 2023

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Haaland breaks record for Egyptian Mohamed Salah

Haaland scored a goal for Manchester City against Everton in the match, which ended 3-0 in favor of the ‘Citizens’. With this goal, Haaland’s tally became 36 goals, and he also became

May 15, 2023

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Biden administration warns of ‘catastrophic’ economic consequences from debt ceiling

For weeks, politicians, bankers and the White House have been warning that the United States is on the verge of a default that threatens serious consequences, including an impending recession and global

October 2, 2025

Government and Politics·News

Excess weight .. Can it cause cancer?

“At a time when obesity rates are rising around the world, understanding the association between obesity and the long-term risks of diseases such as cancer is critical to improving public health,” the

May 15, 2023

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Sudan.. Continued fighting exacerbates food supply chain crisis

In light of the great destruction that affected more than 90% of food and other consumer goods factories, the supply chains of markets and grocery stores have come to a complete halt.

May 15, 2023

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The latest results suggest a second round to decide the Turkish elections

Ankara – Agencies: The latest results of counting most of the ballots in the Turkish presidential elections suggested the possibility of going to a run-off, as the candidate needs to obtain 50%

May 15, 2023

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Arab Desk

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

A ‘loud scandal’ defended by Real Madrid… breaking the simplest laws of football

Demand fears drive oil prices. Nymex below $70 a barrel

After counting 98% of the vote… fierce competition for Turkey’s presidency

$150 million in profits for ADNOC Distribution in the first quarter of 2023

Turkish lira suffers losses as elections head for a second round

Haaland breaks record for Egyptian Mohamed Salah

Biden administration warns of ‘catastrophic’ economic consequences from debt ceiling

Excess weight .. Can it cause cancer?

Sudan.. Continued fighting exacerbates food supply chain crisis

The latest results suggest a second round to decide the Turkish elections

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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