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

The summit and relegation struggle: Al-Duhail is close to clinching the title, and Al-Sailiya maintains its chances of survival

Al-Duhail took the lead in the Qatar Football League (QNB Stars League) after defeating Umm Salal with two goals to one, in the meeting that brought them together today at Abdullah bin

April 29, 2023

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“Piling up of corpses” in the streets of Sudan… and warning of an “environmental catastrophe”

According to eyewitnesses, who spoke to “Sky News Arabia” from Khartoum, hundreds of corpses are strewn in various streets, some of which have started to rot and emit an unpleasant smell, and

April 29, 2023

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This is how the United States carried out the first evacuation from Sudan

Aerial surveillance over 800 km American drones, according to American officials, who had been monitoring the ground evacuation routes for several days, provided armed surveillance of a convoy of buses carrying between

October 3, 2025

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Al-Arabi lost 3 important points in the race to win the QNB Stars League title, after defeating (1-2) against Al-Wakra, today, Saturday, in the 20th round of the Qatar Football League. According

April 29, 2023

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Recession hits Taiwan, economy shrinks 3% in first quarter

The authority said the country’s economy likely contracted by around 3.02 percent year-on-year from January to March 2023. In the last quarter of last year, Taiwan’s GDP shrank by 0.41%. Data shows

April 29, 2023

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Fighting terrorism in Europe. And after the Austrian Chancellor’s visit to Egypt?

The Austrian Chancellor was invited to Cairo for the past two days, where he discussed with President Al-Sissi the issue of the war against terrorism and political Islam. Nehammer had confirmed, during

April 29, 2023

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Do you know how many public and free beaches exist in the State of Qatar?

The Qatar e-government portal (Hukoomi) has revealed a list of public and free beaches in the State of Qatar. And according to a government account on Twitter, if you are planning to

October 3, 2025

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Spain .. is studying the possibility of Russian oil entering it through other countries

“If in doubt, it is necessary to check” if “the imported products come from the place indicated or from another country and if there is any irregularity,” Spanish Minister for Ecological Transition

October 3, 2025

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Saudi Arabia evacuates dozens of Iranians from Sudan

The 65 Iranians are the first group of Iranians to be relocated by the kingdom since evacuations began. On Saturday, Saturday, 65 Iranians were among some 1,900 people evacuated from Sudan, which

April 29, 2023

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Continuous clashes and a glimmer of hope. What is the situation in Sudan?

The situation in Sudan Today, Saturday, the two sides continued their battle despite repeatedly agreeing to a ceasefire brokered by foreign powers, particularly the United States. The final 72-hour truce is due

April 29, 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

The summit and relegation struggle: Al-Duhail is close to clinching the title, and Al-Sailiya maintains its chances of survival

“Piling up of corpses” in the streets of Sudan… and warning of an “environmental catastrophe”

This is how the United States carried out the first evacuation from Sudan

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Recession hits Taiwan, economy shrinks 3% in first quarter

Fighting terrorism in Europe. And after the Austrian Chancellor’s visit to Egypt?

Do you know how many public and free beaches exist in the State of Qatar?

Spain .. is studying the possibility of Russian oil entering it through other countries

Saudi Arabia evacuates dozens of Iranians from Sudan

Continuous clashes and a glimmer of hope. What is the situation 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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