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.

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

by Arab Desk

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

by Arab Desk

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,

The “drone war” between Russia and Ukraine… who has the upper hand?

Two military experts present to “Sky News Arabia” an assessment of the two countries’ capabilities in this area, stressing that the decisive factor is not in the number and capabilities of drones

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

A “liquidity crisis” reorganizes the accounts of investors

An article published by the British newspaper “Financial Times” identified three reasons for this concern: The first of these reasons has to do with profound changes in the macroeconomic environment, in terms

October 2, 2025

News

A new achievement.. The UAE is first in the world in 5 main indicators

The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure indicated that the country has reached the first positions and advances at the world level in 5 main indicators related to the ministry’s work system according

May 11, 2023

News

Most Japanese stocks fall as corporate earnings valuation rises

The files of inflation and turbulence in the banking sector are on the agenda of the finance ministers of the G7, where on Thursday, the finance ministers and the governors of the

May 11, 2023

News

A “phenomenon practiced by mercenaries” irritates the Libyans… a warning of a plot

Libyan experts, commenting on Sky News Arabia, warn what is happening is a “conspiracy” to pressure foreign countries to intervene directly in Libya. What happened? As soon as things calmed down in

May 11, 2023

News

As conflict escalates, liquidity crunch increases suffering for Sudanese

Despite the intensification of fighting; However, what is strange is the decrease in the phenomenon of long queues in front of bakeries and grocery stores, which were the general theater in the

May 11, 2023

News

For this reason, foreign oil companies cancel Kurdistan’s production forecasts

Turkey stopped pumping 450,000 barrels a day of Iraqi crude through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline from the “Fishkhabur” border area to the Turkish port of Ceyhan on March 25, after the International Chamber

May 11, 2023

News

Misfortunes do not come alone. Finnish Prime Minister files for divorce

“We are grateful for our 19 years together and for our beloved daughter. We will remain best friends,” said the post, which Marin posted on the “Story” feature and reposted by her

May 11, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Injured in a car explosion in the suburbs of Damascus

And the ministry said in a statement posted on the Telegram app: “A police vehicle exploded on the campus of Barzeh police station in Damascus, injuring an officer and 4 members, with

May 11, 2023

News

Green currency stabilizes as dealers assess inflation impact

The dollar started trading today lower against the yen, hurt by pressure from lower US Treasury yields after inflation slowed, giving dealers more confidence in the fact that the US Federal Reserve

April 4, 2025

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Arab Desk

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

The “drone war” between Russia and Ukraine… who has the upper hand?

A “liquidity crisis” reorganizes the accounts of investors

A new achievement.. The UAE is first in the world in 5 main indicators

Most Japanese stocks fall as corporate earnings valuation rises

A “phenomenon practiced by mercenaries” irritates the Libyans… a warning of a plot

As conflict escalates, liquidity crunch increases suffering for Sudanese

For this reason, foreign oil companies cancel Kurdistan’s production forecasts

Misfortunes do not come alone. Finnish Prime Minister files for divorce

Injured in a car explosion in the suburbs of Damascus

Green currency stabilizes as dealers assess inflation impact

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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