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.

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 al-Farra resigning as the NCAG assumes civilian rule. Israel called it 'a deception with no practical

July 6, 2026

by Arab Desk

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 a Qatari citizen was killed by shrapnel from a military operation near a vessel in Qatari waters. The ministry announced the resumption effective July

July 5, 2026

by Arab Desk

IDF soldiers from the 98th Division operating in southern Lebanon security zone

IDF Kills Armed Individual in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Washington

Israeli troops shot and killed an armed individual inside the security zone in southern Lebanon on

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter speaks at the Lebanon ceasefire framework discussions at the US State Department in Washington

IDF Kills Armed Individual in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Washington

Israeli troops shot and killed an armed individual inside the security zone in southern Lebanon on

Lusail Trail activities conclude today

Today, Friday, the activities of the Lusail Trail Festival for Eid Al-Fitr, organized by the Qatari Diar Company, will conclude. The Lusail Trail DJ performances will include juggling and minion games, magicians,

October 3, 2025

News

Nasser Al-Attiyah leads.. Loeb is out of service

World champion Nasser bin Saleh Al-Attiyah topped the Mexican Sonora Rally after the withdrawal of Sebastien Loeb’s competition, and the rally constitutes the third round of the World Desert Rally Championship (W2RC)

April 28, 2023

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Ali Al-Kubaisi, Al-Kass channel analyst for Qatari media: The North is able to survive in the Stars League

The team needs 5 out of 9 points for the upcoming matches, cup matches The Al-Shamal team is going through difficult days before the last three rounds of the QNB Stars League,

April 28, 2023

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Execution of a Palestinian youth by the occupation forces in Salfit in the West Bank

Today, a Palestinian youth was shot dead by the Israeli occupation forces, near the village of Haris, west of Salfit in the occupied West Bank. And the Palestinian Ministry of Health stated,

April 28, 2023

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Egypt and Algeria want to host the African Nations 2027

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced today, Thursday, that it had received requests from Egypt, Algeria and other countries to host the 2027 Nations Cup. The CAF indicated in a statement

April 28, 2023

Climate·News

The Arab League strongly criticizes the statements of the President of the European Commission about the establishment of the Israeli entity

Today, the League of Arab States expressed its strong criticism of the speech made by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on the establishment of the Israeli entity, considering

April 28, 2023

News

Qatar University: Qatar Conference and Exhibition for Social Responsibility, May 16

Qatar University will host the Qatar Social Responsibility Conference and Exhibition from May 16-18, as part of the activities of the tenth season of the Qatar National Program for Social Responsibility. The

October 3, 2025

Climate·News

Excessive fast food may lead to hardening of the arteries

Most of the meals and foods are those that were prepared at home, but this healthy eating habit has changed a lot in the recent period among the new generation, and with

April 28, 2023

News

97 freshmen in international relations at Georgetown University

In a ceremony marked by the features of luxury and dazzling, Georgetown University in Qatar welcomed a number of newly admitted students on the day of the Georgetown Ambassadors Program, where 97

October 3, 2025

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Gauchter wins the Leipzig Book Fair Prize in Germany

Today, German writer Denscher Juchetter won the Leipzig Book Fair Prize in the Fiction category for his first novel "Our German legend". The poet, novelist and playwright, born in the city of

April 28, 2023

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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

IDF Kills Armed Individual in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Washington

IDF Kills Armed Individual in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as Ceasefire Talks Continue in Washington

Lusail Trail activities conclude today

Nasser Al-Attiyah leads.. Loeb is out of service

Ali Al-Kubaisi, Al-Kass channel analyst for Qatari media: The North is able to survive in the Stars League

Execution of a Palestinian youth by the occupation forces in Salfit in the West Bank

Egypt and Algeria want to host the African Nations 2027

The Arab League strongly criticizes the statements of the President of the European Commission about the establishment of the Israeli entity

Qatar University: Qatar Conference and Exhibition for Social Responsibility, May 16

Excessive fast food may lead to hardening of the arteries

97 freshmen in international relations at Georgetown University

Gauchter wins the Leipzig Book Fair Prize in Germany

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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