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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.

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 Saturday, the IDF announced, as Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington concluded with a framework agreement intended to

July 5, 2026

by Arab Desk

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 on Saturday, killing two, in an operation the Intelligence Ministry attributed to groups trained abroad and linked to US and Israeli intelligence services. The

July 5, 2026

by Arab Desk

Palestinian civilians amid the Gaza ceasefire standoff as US-Iran nuclear diplomacy advances

Gaza Is Being Left Behind as Washington and Tehran Reshape the Middle East

As American and Iranian diplomats finalize a regional settlement, the Palestinian people who set the Middle

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the joint UK-France summit, where both nations agreed to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz

Britain and France Send Mine-Clearing Ships to Hormuz as UK and France Back Oman on Maritime Safety

Britain and France co-signed a joint statement with Oman on July 3 pledging to ensure the

The State of Qatar participates in a panel discussion entitled "On the Road to the Sustainable Development Goals Summit: Strengthening Partnership with the Private Sector"

The State of Qatar participated in a panel discussion entitled "On the Road to the Sustainable Development Goals Summit: Strengthening Partnership with the Private Sector"Held at the United Nations Headquarters in New

October 3, 2025

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A Belgian cultural organization buys a dinosaur skeleton for more than 6 million dollars at an auction in Switzerland

A Belgian cultural organization has acquired a composite dinosaur skeleton belonging to a family "t-rex" I named it "Trinity", for $ 6.1 million, at an auction in Switzerland, where it will soon

October 3, 2025

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The Turkish President announces that the government will bear half the cost of the urban transformation project in "Istanbul"

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced today that the government will sponsor half of the cost of an urban transformation project in Istanbul, aimed at rebuilding the city’s old buildings. Erdogan stated,

April 21, 2023

News

The General Directorate of Endowments distributes 5,000 gifts as part of the “Eid Joy” program.

Today, the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs distributed 5,000 gifts as part of a program "Eid joy"With the aim of bringing joy and happiness to

April 21, 2023

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In the video.. A great turnout for Eid activities in Katara and Dr. Al-Sulaiti invites visitors to use the metro

The Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, received large numbers of visitors on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr to attend and participate in the activities hosted by the Foundation. Dr. Khaled bin Ibrahim

April 21, 2023

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Meteorologists expect weather accompanied by some clouds on the coast and at sea tonight

The Meteorological Department expected that the weather on the coast, tonight until 6:00 am tomorrow (Saturday), will be accompanied by some clouds.. At sea it will be accompanied by suspended dust at

April 21, 2023

Climate·News

A Jordanian throws his vehicle into a deep valley because of a traffic violation, and the police explain

A citizen from the city of Al-Karak in Jordan threw his private vehicle (a passenger bus) in a valley near the city of Al-Karak in protest against a traffic violation organized for

April 21, 2023

News

The launch of “Yanano Celine” shows. today

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, the comedy social play “Yananwa Celine” will start today and will continue throughout Eid Al-Fitr, at the Drama Theater in the Cultural Village (Katara).

April 21, 2023

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Online registration begins in "Qatar Tech for Girls"

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the opening of online application at Qatar Technical School for Girls, explaining the conditions and requirements that must be met during application. The

October 3, 2025

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Eid Al-Fitr revives sales of women’s abayas

Abaya stores are witnessing an increasing demand from women and women, especially with the advent of Eid Al-Fitr, as this is evident through the boom in the buying and selling movement in

April 21, 2023

Climate·News

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Arab Desk

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

Gaza Is Being Left Behind as Washington and Tehran Reshape the Middle East

Britain and France Send Mine-Clearing Ships to Hormuz as UK and France Back Oman on Maritime Safety

The State of Qatar participates in a panel discussion entitled "On the Road to the Sustainable Development Goals Summit: Strengthening Partnership with the Private Sector"

A Belgian cultural organization buys a dinosaur skeleton for more than 6 million dollars at an auction in Switzerland

The Turkish President announces that the government will bear half the cost of the urban transformation project in "Istanbul"

The General Directorate of Endowments distributes 5,000 gifts as part of the “Eid Joy” program.

In the video.. A great turnout for Eid activities in Katara and Dr. Al-Sulaiti invites visitors to use the metro

Meteorologists expect weather accompanied by some clouds on the coast and at sea tonight

A Jordanian throws his vehicle into a deep valley because of a traffic violation, and the police explain

The launch of “Yanano Celine” shows. today

Online registration begins in "Qatar Tech for Girls"

Eid Al-Fitr revives sales of women’s abayas

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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