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

Sudanese Army: The conspiracy networks have been broken and victory will soon be complete

In its statement, the Sudanese army said: The conspiracy was great and planned by domestic and foreign parties, but its ties were severed under the weight of the steadfastness and steadfastness of

April 29, 2023

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Beware of provoking the elephant..his blow can be hard

The newspaper “Daily Mail” that the incident occurred in India. And video footage showed the woman brought the banana horn closer to the giant elephant’s mouth, and a smile was on her

April 29, 2023

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Russian forces control more areas in Bakhmut

According to reports, Wagner’s forces, supported by Russian forces from the north and south, have taken control of two new areas in the western part of Bakhmut, which are the medical faculty

April 29, 2023

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Sudan Doctors Syndicate announces that the number of civilian casualties has risen to 411

Khartoum, April 29 (QNA) – The Sudan Doctors Syndicate announced today that the number of victims of clashes between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has risen to 411 civilian deaths

April 29, 2023

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Water sports in Iraq.. Young efforts to revive it

The boys and men wanted to bring it back to life, under the banner of the Iraqi Gaming Federation, for which the Tiger is the most important training ground. Despite the limited

April 29, 2023

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Amid concerns over falling demand, oil prices fell in a week

According to the US Energy Information Administration, US crude production fell in February to 12.5 million barrels per day, the lowest level since December. Fuel demand reached nearly 20 million barrels per

October 3, 2025

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Reuters reveals a recent Qatari offer to buy Manchester United

An informed source revealed to Reuters that His Excellency Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani made a final offer to acquire Manchester United before the end of the deadline set on Friday.

April 29, 2023

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It is present in Al-Qayyum.. the discovery of bacteria resistant to antibiotics

“These bacteria usually live on leaves or in the soil,” said the study’s lead author, Florent Rossi, according to Agence France-Presse. “We discovered that the wind carried them through the atmosphere, and

April 29, 2023

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The “mutated Arcturus” foreshadows the return of gags… more dangerous than we imagine

British experts have said masks should be worn on public transport again to stop the spread of the highly contagious ‘Arcturus’ virus, according to the ‘Mirror’ newspaper. And this variable is spreading

April 29, 2023

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“We Meet in August” by Marquez… a new novel to be published in 2024

And the house “Random House” indicated in a statement that the new novel by the author of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” and “Love in the Time of Cholera” will be available

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

Sudanese Army: The conspiracy networks have been broken and victory will soon be complete

Beware of provoking the elephant..his blow can be hard

Russian forces control more areas in Bakhmut

Sudan Doctors Syndicate announces that the number of civilian casualties has risen to 411

Water sports in Iraq.. Young efforts to revive it

Amid concerns over falling demand, oil prices fell in a week

Reuters reveals a recent Qatari offer to buy Manchester United

It is present in Al-Qayyum.. the discovery of bacteria resistant to antibiotics

The “mutated Arcturus” foreshadows the return of gags… more dangerous than we imagine

“We Meet in August” by Marquez… a new novel to be published in 2024

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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