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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.

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 fire off Oman, ending a lull since the ceasefire. The attacks followed US-Iran talks in Doha

July 7, 2026

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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 carried '#Kill Trump' placards, as the flag-draped coffins of the slain supreme leader and four family members began a four-day journey ending in Mashhad.

July 7, 2026

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Hamas spokesman Ismail al-Thawabta at podium announcing Emergency Committee dissolution in Gaza City

Hamas Dissolves Its Gaza Governing Body After 20 Years, Making Way for Civilian Committee

Hamas on July 6 dissolved its Emergency Committee after twenty years governing Gaza, with acting chairman

Qatar maritime navigation resumed for all vessels after six-day suspension July 2026

Qatar Resumes Maritime Navigation for All Vessels After Six-Day Safety Suspension

Qatar's transport ministry restored maritime navigation for all vessels Sunday, ending a six-day suspension imposed after

At least 55 dead following floods and heavy rains in Rwanda

“It rained a lot all night and caused great suffering,” Francois Hapetigikou, governor of the western province, told Reuters. He added that the most affected areas are Ngororero, Rubavu, Nyabehu, Rutsero and

May 4, 2023

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Haaland sets new Premier League record

Haaland, 22, scored his 35th Premier League goal this season in Manchester City’s game against West Ham, which ended 3-0. Haaland scored his side’s second goal in the 70th minute of the

May 4, 2023

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$3.5 billion in consolidated revenue for “&e” in the first quarter of 2023

The results of the activities of the company, listed on the Abu Dhabi financial market, showed that its consolidated net profit amounted to 2.2 billion dirhams (600 million dollars), while the profits

October 2, 2025

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U.S. Embassy Warns Citizens in Kiev of Russian Retaliation

What did the US Embassy say? The U.S. Embassy in Kiev writes on its website that in light of the recent escalation of missiles across Ukraine and “incendiary rhetoric from Moscow,” the

October 2, 2025

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Rapid Support denies having received a proposal from Juba for a truce

In detail, Sudanese media sources reported that the vicinity of the presidential palace north of Khartoum came under airstrikes this morning, Wednesday. This happened despite South Sudan’s announcement to extend the armistice

May 4, 2023

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US military: Iran’s actions are dangerous and threaten international shipping

Timothy Hawkins added, in an interview with “Sky News Arabia”: “We will continue to work with our partners to deal with Iranian provocations”. The US official explained that Iran was violating international

May 4, 2023

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By 2030, breakthrough vaccines will be available to treat ‘incurable’ diseases

The importance of these vaccines The company’s experts have said millions of lives could be saved with a breakthrough batch of new vaccines for a range of conditions, including cancer. Lebanese Professor

May 4, 2023

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Slipping through the smoke of war.. What are the dangers of the return of the Brothers to Sudan?

Two experts who spoke to “Sky News Arabia” from Khartoum warned of the consequences of political Islam forces exploiting the conflict raging within the state, to implement the interests of the organization,

May 4, 2023

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Sneaking through the smoke of war. What are the dangers of the return of Islamists to Sudan?

May 4, 2023

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Abed Fahd: Here is my opinion on the Syrian and Lebanese dramas

In the following lines, Fahd spoke to “Sky News Arabia” behind the scenes of his recent work and the controversy that has arisen on communication sites regarding the topics of these series,

May 4, 2023

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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

Hamas Dissolves Its Gaza Governing Body After 20 Years, Making Way for Civilian Committee

Qatar Resumes Maritime Navigation for All Vessels After Six-Day Safety Suspension

At least 55 dead following floods and heavy rains in Rwanda

Haaland sets new Premier League record

$3.5 billion in consolidated revenue for “&e” in the first quarter of 2023

U.S. Embassy Warns Citizens in Kiev of Russian Retaliation

Rapid Support denies having received a proposal from Juba for a truce

US military: Iran’s actions are dangerous and threaten international shipping

By 2030, breakthrough vaccines will be available to treat ‘incurable’ diseases

Slipping through the smoke of war.. What are the dangers of the return of the Brothers to Sudan?

Sneaking through the smoke of war. What are the dangers of the return of Islamists to Sudan?

Abed Fahd: Here is my opinion on the Syrian and Lebanese dramas

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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