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

by Arab Desk

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

Syrian Archive in the National Library

The IFLA Regional Center for the Preservation of Documentary Heritage in the Arab Countries and the Middle East is holding an event at the Qatar National Library on the Syrian Design Archive

April 29, 2023

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Kim insults Biden and criticizes the defense agreement between Washington and Seoul

The North Korean leader’s sister said her country would make more provocative displays of its military strength in response to a new agreement between the United States and South Korea aimed at

October 3, 2025

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Despite lower oil prices, Exxon Mobil and Chevron make solid profits

Positive results from refining operations offset the impact of lower crude oil prices in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, which led to higher profits, and allowed Exxon

October 3, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Absence of veterinary services is a common suffering among bachelors

A number of halal people die due to delayed vaccinations Artificial insemination and veterinary services are the basis for the development of livestock Disease transmission in Al-Azab compounds is caused by insects

April 29, 2023

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Republican presidential candidate discusses Biden’s death scenario

And if Joe Biden, who announced his candidacy on Tuesday, can win a second presidential term, his age upon leaving office will be 86. Biden is currently 80 years old and the

April 29, 2023

Government and Politics·News

With the stock price crashing… urgent talks to save the “First Republic”

The sources told Reuters that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Treasury Department and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board are among government agencies that recently began arranging meetings with financial firms to

October 3, 2025

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The foreigners leave… and the Sudanese return to their country, and this is their explanation

Hundreds of nationals from different countries around the world are gathering in Port Sudan, who have fled the hell of violence in Khartoum, according to a report by the British network “Sky

April 29, 2023

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Voter registration for municipal elections begins tomorrow

The voter registration process begins tomorrow, Sunday, April 30, and will continue until Thursday, May 4. Registration is available manually at the polling stations, from four in the afternoon until seven in

October 3, 2025

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The US Army.. planes with “bunker buster” bombs for this reason

Officials said in statements to the Wall Street Journal that more powerful weapons were placed in a squadron of A-10 Warthogs to give pilots a greater chance of successfully destroying munitions caches

October 3, 2025

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A fuel tank fire in Sevastopol following a Ukrainian rally

Razvogaev wrote on his Telegram page: “A burning fuel tank near Manganari Street in Kazachia Bay. According to preliminary information, the fire was caused by a falling step… The area of the

October 3, 2025

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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

Syrian Archive in the National Library

Kim insults Biden and criticizes the defense agreement between Washington and Seoul

Despite lower oil prices, Exxon Mobil and Chevron make solid profits

Absence of veterinary services is a common suffering among bachelors

Republican presidential candidate discusses Biden’s death scenario

With the stock price crashing… urgent talks to save the “First Republic”

The foreigners leave… and the Sudanese return to their country, and this is their explanation

Voter registration for municipal elections begins tomorrow

The US Army.. planes with “bunker buster” bombs for this reason

A fuel tank fire in Sevastopol following a Ukrainian rally

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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