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.

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

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 Doha. The technical discussions focused on the Strait of Hormuz and $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds. The IAEA has had no inspector access

July 8, 2026

by Arab Desk

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

Millions of mourners fill Tehran's Azadi Avenue during the state funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 6, 2026

Millions March Through Tehran as Khamenei’s Coffin Passes and Mourners Hang Trump Effigy

Millions packed Tehran on Monday for Khamenei's funeral procession, where mourners hung a Trump effigy and

Houston Palestinian Film Festival kicks off in June

According to what the organizers of the festival have announced, it will take place in two periods, the first on June 2 and 3 at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston,

May 9, 2023

News

Lebanese optimism over the results of offshore oil and gas exploration

The minister confirmed that oil and gas exploration work off the coast of Lebanon is expected to start in September, and said they will know by the end of the year if

October 2, 2025

News

A big jump in Chinese exports to Russia in April

China Customs data released on Tuesday showed Chinese exports to Russia jumped 153.1% in April to $9.6 billion, continuing their rapid upward trajectory from March, when exports rose by 136.4% after registering

May 9, 2023

News

Chinese breakthrough in brain-computer interface technology

And state media in China reported that Chinese scientists conducted the first intervention under what is called brain-computer interface “BCI” technology on a non-human primate. According to Chinese reports, the operation, which

October 2, 2025

News

Egypt expects budget deficit to rise to 6.9% in next fiscal year

According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance, the budget for the next fiscal year, which will come into effect on July 1, targets government revenue of around £2.1 trillion and

May 9, 2023

News

For these reasons, the Tunisian economy could see a breakthrough soon

Tunisian observers who spoke to “Sky News Arabia” expected the recent recovery in the country’s tourism sector to go a long way in achieving a relative breakthrough for the economy, and experts

May 9, 2023

News

Ice cream and pizza.. Biden’s diet worries the first lady

Biden, who turned 80 this year, is eating “like a baby,” according to a report on White House aides. According to the report, the president’s current and former aides say his favorite

October 2, 2025

News

IMF worries about turmoil in banking sector

This concern was expressed by Olivier Gorincha, chief economist at the Monetary Fund, who said that “the story is not over yet”, noting that banks in the European Union are not immune

October 2, 2025

News

Bakhmut and the “Wagner” threat… A Russian challenge or a repositioning project?

New and important developments in the Russian-Ukrainian war in recent days, with Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov confirming the willingness of “Ahmad” special forces to occupy the positions of “Wagner” forces, after the

October 2, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Pakistan.. The arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Local Pakistani officials said Imran Khan was arrested while appearing in court for corruption. Meanwhile, local Pakistani TV channel “Geo” reported today, Tuesday, that a paramilitary force had arrested former Prime Minister

May 9, 2023

Government and Politics·News

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Arab Desk

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

Millions March Through Tehran as Khamenei’s Coffin Passes and Mourners Hang Trump Effigy

Houston Palestinian Film Festival kicks off in June

Lebanese optimism over the results of offshore oil and gas exploration

A big jump in Chinese exports to Russia in April

Chinese breakthrough in brain-computer interface technology

Egypt expects budget deficit to rise to 6.9% in next fiscal year

For these reasons, the Tunisian economy could see a breakthrough soon

Ice cream and pizza.. Biden’s diet worries the first lady

IMF worries about turmoil in banking sector

Bakhmut and the “Wagner” threat… A Russian challenge or a repositioning project?

Pakistan.. The arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

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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