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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.

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

With a new recommendation… Changing the age required for breast cancer screening

And the American Preventive Services Task Force, whose recommendations are widely followed, called on women in their forties to undergo this examination, which aims to screen for breast cancer every two years.

May 10, 2023

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$830 million in profits from STC Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2023

The company said in a statement posted on the Saudi stock exchange’s website, Tadawul, that first-quarter revenue rose to 18.2 billion riyals, up 7.5% from around 16.9 billion. riyals over the same

May 10, 2023

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ACWA Power’s profits climb to $72 million in the first quarter

The company said its revenue from new projects also contributed to higher profits as well as lower zakat and tax expenses, and higher other income resulting from higher revenue. from deposits and

May 10, 2023

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Video.. The Israeli army launches a large-scale attack on the Gaza Strip

The Palestinian Health Ministry announced the killing of a Palestinian on Wednesday, the day after 15 Palestinians were killed and the Islamic Jihad movement was targeted. The army said it was targeting

May 10, 2023

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The humanitarian situation in Sudan is worsening. The warnings continue

While data from inside Sudan remains unclear, including the death toll, the World Health Organization has revealed that more than 600 people have been killed and more than 5,000 injured. The International

May 10, 2023

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Tunisia.. The toll of the attack on the Jewish synagogue in Djerba rises

A Marine Guard policeman killed his colleague and took his gun to head towards the Ghriba temple, where he opened fire, killing two pilgrims and injuring several. The police killed the assailant

May 10, 2023

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Under tents made of tree branches, Sudanese suffer in Chad

The war forced these people to leave their areas in the Darfur region, some on foot, others on the backs of animals or by primitive means of transport. More than 30,000 residents

May 10, 2023

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Bad luck leads to disaster…death after bee attack

The story began with a traffic accident, where a bus with 60 passengers on board veered off the main road and crashed into an area where deadly African bees were farmed. Bad

May 10, 2023

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Union Real Estate Announces Magnitude of Accumulated Losses and Ways to Address Them

The company said in its statement that the main reasons for these accumulated losses are: A fair value loss related to investment properties recorded during the 2017 financial year. A fair value

May 10, 2023

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$37.5 billion spent by Kuwaiti residents in 3 months

According to geographical breakdown, Kuwaiti residents spent approximately $35.2 billion of their money locally on direct purchases through POS or online in addition to cash withdrawals, while their purchases outside of Kuwait

May 10, 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

With a new recommendation… Changing the age required for breast cancer screening

$830 million in profits from STC Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2023

ACWA Power’s profits climb to $72 million in the first quarter

Video.. The Israeli army launches a large-scale attack on the Gaza Strip

The humanitarian situation in Sudan is worsening. The warnings continue

Tunisia.. The toll of the attack on the Jewish synagogue in Djerba rises

Under tents made of tree branches, Sudanese suffer in Chad

Bad luck leads to disaster…death after bee attack

Union Real Estate Announces Magnitude of Accumulated Losses and Ways to Address Them

$37.5 billion spent by Kuwaiti residents in 3 months

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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