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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

Festivals and carnival celebrations await the public on Eid al-Fitr

A number of public places announced the organization of various activities to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, under the slogan "Eid is sweeter in Qatar"Where the activities include festivals that are held throughout the

April 19, 2023

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Sudan: an incomplete truce!!

Soon, the truce began in Sudan until it ended, as the Sudanese army confirmed that its forces had defeated the Rapid Support Forces from Marawi Airport, and its forces forced the Rapid

April 19, 2023

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Municipality: These are the most important functions of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority

The Ministry of Municipality revealed the most important functions of the General Authority for Regulating the Real Estate Sector, which was issued by Emiri Resolution No. 28 of 2023 to establish it.

April 19, 2023

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The Saudi team to communicate with the Yemeni parties holds a meeting with Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi

SPA – Riyadh: In continuation of the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its peace initiative in Yemen, which it announced in 2021 AD, and was approved by the Yemeni

April 19, 2023

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The Houthis’ refusal to acknowledge some of the prisoners is immoral

Awad Manea Al-Qahtani – Riyadh: The head of the joint negotiation committee of the coalition countries for prisoners and detainees, Major General Nasser bin Thunayan, confirmed that what is being circulated by

April 19, 2023

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After American mediation, the two parties to the conflict in Sudan agree to a 24-hour armistice

The Sudanese army said that the leaders of the two sides of the conflict in Sudan had agreed to a 24-hour ceasefire, following appeals made by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken

April 19, 2023

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123 relief trucks pass through the Al-Wadiah crossing, heading to the Yemeni governorates

SPA – Al-Wadiah outlet: 123 relief trucks provided by the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Action crossed the Al-Wadiah border crossing during the first quarter of 2023, carrying 2,175 tons

April 19, 2023

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The Ministry of Health holds the second part of the Qatari medical specialties certificate exam

The Department of Health Specialties at the Ministry of Public Health announced that it has completed the second part (written) exam for the Qatari Medical Specialties Certificate (Qatari Board). The Ministry of

October 3, 2025

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Khaled Al-Malik angers the Queen of Kabbalah

Manal Al-Hussaini The High Priestess is a traditional female figure in tarot decks, usually represented by a woman seated on a throne, often associated with the female gender, signifying a choice between

April 19, 2023

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The Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council discusses with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan the consolidation of Gulf-Azerbaijan relations

Mr. Jassim Muhammad Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, discussed, in a telephone conversation today, with Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic

April 19, 2023

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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

Festivals and carnival celebrations await the public on Eid al-Fitr

Sudan: an incomplete truce!!

Municipality: These are the most important functions of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority

The Saudi team to communicate with the Yemeni parties holds a meeting with Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi

The Houthis’ refusal to acknowledge some of the prisoners is immoral

After American mediation, the two parties to the conflict in Sudan agree to a 24-hour armistice

123 relief trucks pass through the Al-Wadiah crossing, heading to the Yemeni governorates

The Ministry of Health holds the second part of the Qatari medical specialties certificate exam

Khaled Al-Malik angers the Queen of Kabbalah

The Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council discusses with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan the consolidation of Gulf-Azerbaijan relations

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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