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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.

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

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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

Despite the ceasefire, fighting rages in Khartoum

Othman Hassan, 48, from a southern neighborhood on the outskirts of Khartoum, said: “For four days, the electricity has been cut off and we have been living in difficult conditions. We are

May 5, 2023

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European stocks closed higher, but posted the second weekly loss

stock movements The Stoxx 600 index of European stocks rose 1.1%, with the oil and gas sector index leading the gainer, up 2.7% after crude prices rose. However, lower oil prices for

May 5, 2023

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Hamidti discusses Sudan crisis with Egyptian Foreign Minister

In a statement, Daglo said: “I received a phone call from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sister Republic of Egypt, Mr. Sameh Shoukry, during which we discussed the situation in

August 16, 2023

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After surpassing $1 billion in revenue, the secret to ‘Super Mario Bros’ success

A feat no other film has achieved this year, surpassing many blockbuster films with real characters played by Hollywood stars. “Super Mario Brothers” embodies the game that originated in 1985, which is

May 5, 2023

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Global Health declares the end of Corona a global emergency

The WHO Emergency Committee met on Thursday and recommended that the United Nations declare an end to the public health emergency of international concern that has been raging for more than three

May 5, 2023

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Launch of the first association of Emirati musicians

According to the Emirates News Agency, the association helps to help Emirati musicians and support them in promoting their work and showcasing their achievements by enriching the cultural vision of the Emirates

May 5, 2023

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Messi apologizes to Paris Saint-Germain and his colleagues after his visit to Saudi Arabia

Messi, the seven-time best player in the world, said in a brief video broadcast in Spanish: “Honestly, I thought we would have a rest day after the game, as has been the

May 5, 2023

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India.. Gold demand will weaken due to its record prices

Gold prices are poised for the biggest weekly gain in nearly two months as hopes of preventing the U.S. Federal Reserve from raising interest rates and worries in the banking sector have

May 5, 2023

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A jump in the price of black gold, despite the trend of weekly losses

In China, factory activity unexpectedly contracted in April as orders fell and domestic demand weakened. “It was a double whammy for oil prices,” said John Rong Yep, market analyst at IG in

October 2, 2025

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From the Emirates .. 30 tons of emergency food in Sudan

According to the Emirates News Agency, the aid is part of the alleviation of the humanitarian burden imposed by the current conditions, which have caused severe shortages in many vital services, and

May 5, 2023

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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

Despite the ceasefire, fighting rages in Khartoum

European stocks closed higher, but posted the second weekly loss

Hamidti discusses Sudan crisis with Egyptian Foreign Minister

After surpassing $1 billion in revenue, the secret to ‘Super Mario Bros’ success

Global Health declares the end of Corona a global emergency

Launch of the first association of Emirati musicians

Messi apologizes to Paris Saint-Germain and his colleagues after his visit to Saudi Arabia

India.. Gold demand will weaken due to its record prices

A jump in the price of black gold, despite the trend of weekly losses

From the Emirates .. 30 tons of emergency food in Sudan

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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