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.

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

ADNOC continues the implementation of the LNG project in Ruwais

The industrial town of Ruwais represents a center for the operations of ADNOC and its group of operating companies, and its selection of a site to continue the implementation of the project

May 3, 2023

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Alba’s late goal brings Barcelona closer to the league title

With this victory, Barcelona are on the verge of winning the 27th Spanish Football League title. Barcelona took their total to 82 points in 33 games, taking the lead to 14 points

May 3, 2023

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To meet humanitarian needs in Sudan, this amount is “necessary”.

A spokesman for the International Organization for Migration told a regular press conference in Geneva that fighting in Sudan since mid-April between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has forced more

May 3, 2023

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Israeli air raids on the Gaza Strip

It comes after shells were fired from the Gaza Strip, following the death of a leader of the Jihad movement in an Israeli prison after an 87-day hunger strike, in the first

May 3, 2023

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Coming soon to smartwatches… an amazing feature that monitors your mental health

The researchers with the innovation belong to the American School of Medicine “Mount Sinai”, which fully funded the study, and this feature should be available in smartwatches after the completion of other

May 3, 2023

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Investing in crypto-currencies. Who influences our decision?

A survey by the authority showed that 31% invested in cryptocurrencies for the first time in 2022 due to the influence of their friends. In contrast, only 8% invest in stocks or

May 3, 2023

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Mubadala invests $500 million in Bright Speed

With this investment, “Mubadala” acquires a minority stake in the company “Brightspeed” alongside the investment funds managed by “Apollo Global Management”. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, BrightSpeed is the fifth-largest national communications

October 2, 2025

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Paris Saint-Germain punish Messi after ‘unauthorized theft’

And the “France Presse” agency, citing an informed source, indicated that Saint-Germain had decided to suspend the player “for several days”, without revealing the exact duration. A source close to the club

May 2, 2023

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The White House: We communicate with both parties to the conflict in Sudan

White House spokeswoman Karen Jean-Pierre told a news conference, “We are concerned about the humanitarian situation in Sudan, and the military and Rapid Support Forces should provide safe access humanitarian organizations to

October 2, 2025

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Erdogan announces new oil discovery and confirms: We will become an energy exporting country

Erdogan said: “Turkey will now become an energy exporter. I would like to announce another good news. We have discovered an oil field with a production capacity of 100,000 barrels per day

May 2, 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

ADNOC continues the implementation of the LNG project in Ruwais

Alba’s late goal brings Barcelona closer to the league title

To meet humanitarian needs in Sudan, this amount is “necessary”.

Israeli air raids on the Gaza Strip

Coming soon to smartwatches… an amazing feature that monitors your mental health

Investing in crypto-currencies. Who influences our decision?

Mubadala invests $500 million in Bright Speed

Paris Saint-Germain punish Messi after ‘unauthorized theft’

The White House: We communicate with both parties to the conflict in Sudan

Erdogan announces new oil discovery and confirms: We will become an energy exporting country

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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