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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.

Mourners hold images of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Khamenei on burial day in Mashhad

Iran Buries Khamenei in Mashhad as 15 Million Fill the City Amid US Rail Strikes

Iran buried Supreme Leader Khamenei at the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad on Thursday as 15 million mourned and US forces struck the Tehran-Mashhad rail corridor that same day. Khamenei's successor

July 10, 2026

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World Central Kitchen vehicle near Karam Abu Salem Gaza aid crossing after Israeli strike kills humanitarian driver

World Central Kitchen Driver Among Ten Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strike Wave

Ahmad Nasser Saleem was driving a WCK vehicle near Karam Abu Salem when an Israeli strike killed him. He is among ten Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in 24 hours, as 1,092 have died since a ceasefire was supposed to

July 10, 2026

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US President Donald Trump at NATO Ankara summit as US-Iran ceasefire collapses

US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses as Strikes Resume Across Mideast and Hormuz Shipping Crumbles

The June 17 US-Iran ceasefire has collapsed after fewer than four weeks, as both sides resumed

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after OPCW restores Syria voting rights

OPCW Restores Syria’s Voting Rights After New Government’s Chemical Weapons Steps

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has restored Syria's voting rights, suspended since 2021,

For this reason, Great Britain takes over the management of services from the rail sector

The Ministry of Transport has indicated that the “Transpennine” contract will not be renewed after May 28. Services previously operated by the company will then be transferred to an “operator of last

May 11, 2023

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The European Parliament wants to regulate ChatGBT

The European Union wants to be the first in the world to adopt a comprehensive legal framework to curb the excesses of artificial intelligence (AI) while guaranteeing innovation. Brussels proposed an ambitious

May 11, 2023

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Rocket from Gaza kills Israeli near Tel Aviv

The death is the first on the Israeli side since the latest escalation with Gaza began on Tuesday. Gaza’s armed factions are stepping up rocket attacks on Israeli areas, after massive airstrikes

May 11, 2023

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Officially.. Al-Taamari is the first Jordanian in the French Championship

Montpellier wrote on their official website: “An agreement has been reached for the arrival of promising Swiss international defender Bashir Omar Jaish and Jordanian international winger Musa Al-Taamari.” The club, which won

May 11, 2023

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Ronaldo’s mother breaks her silence: it’s all lies

And Spanish and Portuguese media reported last month that Ronaldo was “fed up” with his partner, and the two could be on the verge of parting ways. But Georgina was quick to

May 11, 2023

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Rocket from Gaza kills Israeli woman near Tel Aviv

The death was the first on the Israeli side since the latest escalation with Gaza began on Tuesday. Gaza’s armed factions are stepping up rocket attacks on Israeli areas, after massive airstrikes

May 11, 2023

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IMF warns of risks of America defaulting on its debts

IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozak said at a press briefing: “Our assessment indicates that very serious repercussions are expected, not only for the United States, but also for the global economy, in the

May 11, 2023

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A revolutionary step towards elucidating the mystery First documented photos taken "The birth of stars"

Astronomers have collected more than a million images of never-before-seen objects in space in an attempt to solve the mystery of how stars are born. Read the Latest World News Today on

May 11, 2023

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OPEC raises Chinese oil demand growth forecast

OPEC kept its forecast for global demand growth unchanged, attributing this to possible bearish factors such as the US debt ceiling. In its monthly report, the organization said global oil demand in

May 11, 2023

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Biden administration announces plan to cut emissions from power plants

The new regulations include, among other things, the obligation for certain coal-fired power plants to capture carbon dioxide emissions, rather than rejecting them into the atmosphere. If implemented, the measures would be

October 2, 2025

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Iran Buries Khamenei in Mashhad as 15 Million Fill the City Amid US Rail Strikes

World Central Kitchen Driver Among Ten Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strike Wave

US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses as Strikes Resume Across Mideast and Hormuz Shipping Crumbles

OPCW Restores Syria’s Voting Rights After New Government’s Chemical Weapons Steps

For this reason, Great Britain takes over the management of services from the rail sector

The European Parliament wants to regulate ChatGBT

Rocket from Gaza kills Israeli near Tel Aviv

Officially.. Al-Taamari is the first Jordanian in the French Championship

Ronaldo’s mother breaks her silence: it’s all lies

Rocket from Gaza kills Israeli woman near Tel Aviv

IMF warns of risks of America defaulting on its debts

A revolutionary step towards elucidating the mystery First documented photos taken "The birth of stars"

OPEC raises Chinese oil demand growth forecast

Biden administration announces plan to cut emissions from power plants

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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