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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.

‘Cautious American optimism’ on Sudan talks

“Our goal in these talks is very focused, first to get agreement on a declaration of humanitarian principles, then a ceasefire long enough to facilitate the consistent delivery of much needed services,”
May 10, 2023

European stocks fall after US inflation data

The Stoxx 600 index fell 0.4% at the close. The benchmark rose briefly earlier in the day after data showed consumer price inflation in the world’s largest economy fell year-on-year in April.
May 10, 2023
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