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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.

Maarouf Zaid holds a photo of his three-month-old son Ahmad who died at an Israeli checkpoint in the occupied West Bank

‘Shoot Me, Let My Son Pass’: Palestinian Baby Ahmad Zaid Dies at Israeli Checkpoint

Three-month-old Ahmad Zaid died in the occupied West Bank after Israeli soldiers blocked his family at a military checkpoint from reaching a waiting ambulance. His father, who had collected the birth certificate

July 9, 2026

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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 78 wounded in US airstrikes, as mediators urged

July 9, 2026

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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

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

Syria’s return to university… Economic hopes on the horizon

These issues include the economic situation and the broad opportunities offered by Damascus’ return to the Arab system, at a time when the Syrian economy is suffering badly from years of civil

October 2, 2025

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US Interest Rate Worries Drive Oil Prices Down

price movements Brent crude fell $1.03, or 1.3%, to settle at $76.41 a barrel. U.S. crude West Texas Intermediate also fell $1.15, or 1.6%, to $72.56. US consumer prices rose in April,

October 2, 2025

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Sudan.. Negotiations in Jeddah and fighting on the ground

Residents spoke of clashes on the ground in several districts of Khartoum between the two sides in the conflict and an intense exchange of fire north of Omdurman and east of Bahri,

October 2, 2025

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The Middle East collects 16% of total global subscriptions in the first quarter

Companies in the region raised $3.4 billion in the first quarter through 10 IPOs, including the $2.5 billion listing of ADNOC Gas, which was the world’s largest IPO in the first trimester.

October 2, 2025

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Saeed evokes the “motivations” of the Djerba attack and confirms: they will not be able to do that

During the meeting of the National Security Council which dealt with the attack which targeted the Jewish synagogue of Djerba, the Tunisian president underlined that “this is not the first time that

May 11, 2023

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ADNOC Supply intends to distribute profits of 260 million dollars for 2023

Al-Masabi added in an interview with “Sky News Arabia Economy” that the company, through the subscription, improves the capital of the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, and also improves the financial flows from

May 11, 2023

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The US government posted a $176 billion surplus in April

April’s surplus shrank $132 billion, or 43%, from $308 billion a year ago, an all-time high monthly figure reached thanks to massive spending during the COVID-19 period and a solid stock market

May 11, 2023

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After the synagogue incident.. Djerba residents face efforts to “distort the city”

Although sadness hangs over the “Island of Dreams” after the accident that killed 5 people, citizens and visitors to the city, Jews and Muslims, went to the alleys of Djerba to confirm

May 11, 2023

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Paris Saint-Germain Ultras boycott matches

Paris Saint-Germain’s Ultras said on Wednesday that “the transfer includes not only the men’s team, but also the women’s team and the handball team.” “Recent events and the state of our common

May 11, 2023

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Israeli raids and missiles from Gaza… and warning sirens in Tel Aviv

Israel’s army spokesman and media confirmed that sirens were heard in Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Givatayim and Beersheba, as well as in Sderot, Ashkelon and settlements around the Gaza Strip. And Sky

May 11, 2023

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‘Shoot Me, Let My Son Pass’: Palestinian Baby Ahmad Zaid Dies at Israeli Checkpoint

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.

Syria’s return to university… Economic hopes on the horizon

US Interest Rate Worries Drive Oil Prices Down

Sudan.. Negotiations in Jeddah and fighting on the ground

The Middle East collects 16% of total global subscriptions in the first quarter

Saeed evokes the “motivations” of the Djerba attack and confirms: they will not be able to do that

ADNOC Supply intends to distribute profits of 260 million dollars for 2023

The US government posted a $176 billion surplus in April

After the synagogue incident.. Djerba residents face efforts to “distort the city”

Paris Saint-Germain Ultras boycott matches

Israeli raids and missiles from Gaza… and warning sirens in Tel Aviv

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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