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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.

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

July 5, 2026

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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 Saturday, the IDF announced, as Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington concluded with a framework agreement intended to consolidate the ceasefire and address the unresolved question

July 5, 2026

by Arab Desk

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

Iran Busts Four Armed Militant Cells in Sistan and Baluchestan, Killing Two

Iran's IRGC and police dismantled four armed militant cells across five cities in Sistan and Baluchestan

Masam removes (625) mines in Yemen

SPA – Riyadh: During the third week of April 2023, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) project to clear Yemeni lands of mines managed to extract 625 mines laid

April 25, 2023

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The launch of the fourth edition of the “University Poet” competition. On the 28th of this month

The Ministry of Culture announced the launch of the fourth edition of the “University Poet” competition, which is organized by the Ministry, represented by the Qatar Poetry Center "Arab Court"In cooperation with

April 25, 2023

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18 Palestinians were arrested in the West Bank

Al-Jazeera – SPA: Yesterday, the Israeli occupation forces arrested a Palestinian, during massive incursions into Palestinian towns and cities in the West Bank. The Palestinian Prisoners Club reported that the arrests were

April 25, 2023

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European Union foreign ministers call for a cease-fire in Sudan

Al-Jazeera – SPA: The European Union foreign ministers called for the necessity of a cease-fire in Sudan and the move towards a sustainable peaceful political settlement that avoids more suffering for Sudanese

April 25, 2023

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Traffic identifies mobile radars in 10 roads today, Monday.. and these are their locations

The General Traffic Department announced the locations of the mobile radars today, Monday, and the permitted speeds, stressing the need to adhere to the speeds shown on the road in the event

April 25, 2023

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The Chinese Modernization – Iman Hammoud Al-Shammari

Iman Hammoud Al-Shammari A vision proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping and the initiatives he adopts in a Chinese version that competes with Western modernity, and an aspiration that China exports from

October 3, 2025

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4.8 million beneficiaries around the world.. Qatar Charity announces the account statement of its Ramadan campaign

Qatar Charity announced the statement of account for its Ramadan campaign 2023 "Ramadan effect" Which it started during the holy month in 40 countries around the world, through its field offices and

April 25, 2023

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The US Secretary of State confirms that Washington is pressing to extend the cease-fire in Sudan

Today, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken confirmed that the United States is in direct contact with the military leaders in Sudan, and is pressing for push to extend the ceasefire. Blinken

October 3, 2025

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Emir Cup.. Al Sadd coach expresses his happiness at reaching the final, and the assistant coach of Al Shahania is satisfied with his team’s performance

The Spanish coach, Juanma Leo, expressed his happiness for his team’s arrival in the final match of the fifty-first edition of the Prince’s Cup for football, after defeating his counterpart Al-Shahaniya by

April 25, 2023

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Egypt announces the killing of the assistant administrative attache at its embassy in Sudan

Today, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the killing of Mohamed Al-Gharawi, Assistant Administrative Attaché at the Egyptian Embassy in Sudan. The ministry said, in a statement, that Al-Gharawi was killed

April 25, 2023

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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

Iran Busts Four Armed Militant Cells in Sistan and Baluchestan, Killing Two

Masam removes (625) mines in Yemen

The launch of the fourth edition of the “University Poet” competition. On the 28th of this month

18 Palestinians were arrested in the West Bank

European Union foreign ministers call for a cease-fire in Sudan

Traffic identifies mobile radars in 10 roads today, Monday.. and these are their locations

The Chinese Modernization – Iman Hammoud Al-Shammari

4.8 million beneficiaries around the world.. Qatar Charity announces the account statement of its Ramadan campaign

The US Secretary of State confirms that Washington is pressing to extend the cease-fire in Sudan

Emir Cup.. Al Sadd coach expresses his happiness at reaching the final, and the assistant coach of Al Shahania is satisfied with his team’s performance

Egypt announces the killing of the assistant administrative attache at its embassy 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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