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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

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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

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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

British Deputy Prime Minister resigns from office

British Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Dominic Raab announced today that he has resigned from his post, following an independent investigation into formal complaints about his behaviour. In a letter to

April 21, 2023

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Cancellation of the penalty for deducting 15 points from Juventus

The highest sports authority in Italy has canceled a ruling deducting 15 points from Juventus in the Italian Premier League this season due to player transfer deals. Eight matches before the end

April 21, 2023

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Subtracting tickets for the semi-finals of the most expensive cups

Yesterday, Thursday, the Football Association offered tickets for the two semi-final matches of the fifty-first edition of the Prince’s Cup 2023 tournament, to the fans via the federation’s website, and the federation

April 21, 2023

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Gold prices are falling amid the rise of the dollar

Gold prices fell today, amid a rise in the dollar, and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) will temporarily suspend the monetary tightening cycle in the wake of

April 21, 2023

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Musicians, writers, and researchers: traditional chants and songs reflect the joy of Eid and convey the pulse of society

Hymns and songs represent means of expressing the feelings and emotions of society and people on happy occasions in general and on holidays in particular. "Oh Eido" And other songs from the

October 3, 2025

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Eid in Qatar.. Consolidation of customs and traditions and celebration of cultural and social diversity

"May you rest in peace" or "Happy new year, Eid Mubarak, and may it be returned to you"With these beautiful phrases, Qataris exchange congratulations on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr,

October 3, 2025

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Despite the strict measures of the occupation… 120,000 perform Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Today, 120,000 people performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, despite the strict measures taken by the Israeli occupation authorities. The Islamic Endowments Department in Jerusalem

April 21, 2023

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Doha Festival City celebrates Eid Al-Fitr

Doha Festival City, the first destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in Qatar, which had recently launched its new slogan “Here is my place, this is my choice” – is preparing for

October 3, 2025

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International hotel brands are racing to work in Doha

Mr. Yazan Abdul Latif, General Manager of Marsa Malaz The Pearl-Qatar Hotel, confirmed that the hotel sector system contributes effectively to advancing the development of the tourism industry by activating services with

October 3, 2025

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His Highness receives well-wishers on Eid Al-Fitr

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, received crowds of well-wishers on Eid Al-Fitr at Lusail Palace this morning. His Highness – may God protect him – received,

October 3, 2025

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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

British Deputy Prime Minister resigns from office

Cancellation of the penalty for deducting 15 points from Juventus

Subtracting tickets for the semi-finals of the most expensive cups

Gold prices are falling amid the rise of the dollar

Musicians, writers, and researchers: traditional chants and songs reflect the joy of Eid and convey the pulse of society

Eid in Qatar.. Consolidation of customs and traditions and celebration of cultural and social diversity

Despite the strict measures of the occupation… 120,000 perform Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Doha Festival City celebrates Eid Al-Fitr

International hotel brands are racing to work in Doha

His Highness receives well-wishers on Eid Al-Fitr

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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