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.

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

In an effort to reduce… Moody’s puts Egypt’s credit rating under review

Egypt faces a severe shortage of foreign currency, despite allowing the pound to devalue sharply in recent months. Moody’s attributed the decision to place the country’s foreign and local currency issuances under

May 10, 2023

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Two Palestinians killed by Israeli bullets in the West Bank

The Palestinian News Agency quoted eyewitnesses as saying that large Israeli army forces stormed the town of Qabatiya and attacked a number of citizens’ homes in the western neighborhood, ransacked them and

May 10, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Gold awaits US inflation data to determine direction

US CPI data is due at 12:30 GMT. Economists polled by Reuters expect a 5.5% year-on-year rise in core consumer prices for April. Markets are currently betting 83% that the US central

May 10, 2023

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A sudden rise in US crude inventories sends oil prices plunging

A possible sign of weak demand, U.S. crude inventories rose 3.6 million barrels in the week ending May 5, while gasoline inventories rose 399,000 barrels, according to the American Petroleum Institute, Tuesday.

October 2, 2025

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Sudan.. the continuation of the Jeddah talks and an American adherence to the path of democracy

The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the talks between the two sides to the conflict in Sudan aim to reach a constructive ceasefire in the short term. In line with the efforts of

October 2, 2025

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London and Paris intend to classify "wagner" Russian "Terrorist organization"

On Tuesday, the French National Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution calling for the inclusion of the Russian group “Wagner” in the list of terrorist organizations of the European Union, and the newspaper

May 10, 2023

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The Djerba Synagogue Incident.. The Nationalities of the Dead and the Fate of the Author

On Wednesday, the Tunisian Interior Ministry revealed details of the shooting that occurred near the Ghriba synagogue in Djerba. Read the Latest World News Today on The Eastern Herald.

May 10, 2023

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Experts warn: artificial intelligence poses health threat to millions

AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving disease diagnosis, finding better ways to treat patients, and bringing care to more people. But AI technologies also have the potential to have

May 10, 2023

Artificial Intelligence·News

Trump condemns decision to hold him responsible for sexual assaults: a disgraceful court decision

In a comment on his social network, “Truth Social,” Trump reiterated that he does not know writer and former journalist E. Jane Carroll, who accuses him in the rape and defamation case

May 10, 2023

Government and Politics·News

12 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured

Agencies – Occupied Jerusalem: 12 Palestinians were killed and 20 others were wounded yesterday morning, in an Israeli aggression that targeted several areas in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Ministry

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

In an effort to reduce… Moody’s puts Egypt’s credit rating under review

Two Palestinians killed by Israeli bullets in the West Bank

Gold awaits US inflation data to determine direction

A sudden rise in US crude inventories sends oil prices plunging

Sudan.. the continuation of the Jeddah talks and an American adherence to the path of democracy

London and Paris intend to classify "wagner" Russian "Terrorist organization"

The Djerba Synagogue Incident.. The Nationalities of the Dead and the Fate of the Author

Experts warn: artificial intelligence poses health threat to millions

Trump condemns decision to hold him responsible for sexual assaults: a disgraceful court decision

12 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured

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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