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.

Tankers in Strait of Hormuz near Musandam Oman as US-Iran military strikes intensify July 9 2026

Iran Strikes US Bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan as Airstrikes Kill 14

Iran's IRGC struck US bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan in its widest retaliation yet, targeting Al Udeid, America's largest regional base, with drones. At least 14 Iranians were killed and

July 9, 2026

by Arab Desk

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 raising fresh concerns about a broader regional war.

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

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

In detail… Egyptian-American cooperation for the production and export of strawberry plants

According to what the official overseeing the project told Sky News Arabia, its aim is to improve the strawberry crop in Egypt, as well as export abroad and provide hard currency. The

October 2, 2025

Climate·News

US unemployment benefits are at their highest level since late 2021

The Labor Department said Thursday that new first-time jobless claims rose 22,000 to a seasonally-adjusted level of 264,000 in the week ending May 6, the highest figure. highest since October 2021. Economists

May 12, 2023

News

An important decision of the World Health Organization regarding monkeypox

In July 2022, the organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern and confirmed its position in November and February. And World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the

May 12, 2023

News

Trade between the United Arab Emirates and France will increase by 17% in 2022

Foreign trade between the two countries was divided over the past year between 25.2 billion dirhams (6.8 billion dollars) the value of imports, and about 4.2 billion dirhams (1.14 billion) the value

May 12, 2023

News

An American talks about a follow-up mechanism for the implementation of the Jeddah declaration on Sudan

The official added that the United States could provide logistical support, intelligence and observers through the US State Department. He added that the leadership will be led by Saudi Arabia and will

October 2, 2025

News

The Cleopatra series and the Egyptian response.. An anti-film and calls for a boycott

This coincided with calls in Egypt for a boycott of the “Queen Cleopatra” series, which the “Netflix” platform has begun to broadcast, and which depicts the queen descending from a Macedonian family

May 12, 2023

News

Finally… Britain provides Ukraine with ‘long-awaited weapon’

Ukraine has been asking for long-range missiles for months, but support from Britain and other allies such as the United States was previously limited to short-range weapons. Wallace told parliament: “We simply

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

An agreement between Masdar and IRENA to develop a renewable energy roadmap

The main objective of the joint research project is to define a global reference standard for renewable energy, with a focus on solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and other technologies, including energy storage

May 12, 2023

Climate·News

America: Sudan agreement aims to secure access to humanitarian aid

During a press briefing, the officials considered that the Jeddah Declaration represents “the first step of what we want to achieve in Sudan”, noting that “there will be further discussions on what

October 2, 2025

News

Watch out.. Motorbikes are “in the crosshairs” of Sudan

The Sudanese army has accused the Rapid Support Forces of extensive use of motorbikes in their travels, stressing that they have become “legitimate targets to be dealt with” by the forces, while

May 12, 2023

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Iran Strikes US Bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan as Airstrikes Kill 14

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

In detail… Egyptian-American cooperation for the production and export of strawberry plants

US unemployment benefits are at their highest level since late 2021

An important decision of the World Health Organization regarding monkeypox

Trade between the United Arab Emirates and France will increase by 17% in 2022

An American talks about a follow-up mechanism for the implementation of the Jeddah declaration on Sudan

The Cleopatra series and the Egyptian response.. An anti-film and calls for a boycott

Finally… Britain provides Ukraine with ‘long-awaited weapon’

An agreement between Masdar and IRENA to develop a renewable energy roadmap

America: Sudan agreement aims to secure access to humanitarian aid

Watch out.. Motorbikes are “in the crosshairs” of Sudan

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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