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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.

People affected by RSF drone attacks in el-Obeid, Sudan North Kordofan, as UN Human Rights Council issues red alert over imminent paramilitary assault

UN Issues ‘Red Alert’ as RSF Threatens Half a Million People in Sudan’s el-Obeid

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk issued a 'red alert' on Friday as el-Obeid's power station and fuel depots were bombed, leaving 500,000 residents and 100,000 refugees without reliable water. Fifteen RSF

July 4, 2026

by Arab Desk

Foreign and Iranian officials pay respects to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3 2026

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten Saudi Airports After Alleged Airspace Violation Over Sanaa

Yemen's Houthis threatened to strike Saudi airports after warplanes allegedly blocked an Iranian civilian aircraft with 200 sick passengers from landing at Sanaa. Saudi Arabia made no statement; the Houthi warning arrived against the backdrop of the fragile 2022 ceasefire

July 3, 2026

by Arab Desk

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Called Israel a Burden on Humanity. Israel Called It Genocide Incitement.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said Thursday Israel had become a 'burden that humanity can no longer

Exterior of Syria's Palace of Justice in Damascus near where a bomb killed ten at a cafe July 2026

Damascus Cafe Bombing Kills Ten Near Syria’s Palace of Justice

A bomb planted at a cafe on al-Nasr Street killed ten people Thursday in central Damascus,

Egypt: Approval of a draft law that gives Egyptian women the right to pass nationality to their children

The Egyptian Parliament approved, during its plenary session yesterday, headed by Counselor Dr. Hanafi Jabali, in all its articles, a draft law submitted by the government to amend some provisions of Law

April 13, 2023

News

Akbar Al Baker to CNN: Qatar seeks to be a family destination and we are not after numbers

His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways and President of Qatar Tourism, said that Qatar seeks to be a family destination, pointing out that the most

October 3, 2025

News·Sports

Ahmed Al-Ruwaidi to Qatari media: A grim fate awaits Al-Aqsa, and killings are possible

The situation in Palestine has been a longstanding issue that has seen an escalation in violence in recent years. The current Israeli government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, has been accused of adopting

March 11, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Dr. Ghassan Hommos, Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant at Al-Emadi Hospital: Important guidelines for diabetics for safe fasting

Al Emadi Hospital’s diabetes and endocrinology consultant, Dr. Ghassan Hommos, has issued a warning that diabetes is one of the most hazardous diseases for those fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

April 13, 2023

Health·News

Barwa announces its financial results for the period ending on March 31, 2023

Achieving a net profit of 235 million Qatari riyals attributable to the shareholders of the parent company. Net profit increased by 3% over the same period in 2022. Achieving rental income of

October 3, 2025

News

Carrefour Qatar obtains ISO 45001:2018 certification

Yesterday, Carrefour Qatar announced that it had obtained the international ISO 45001: 2018 certification for the management of the occupational safety and health system. Safety management systems in controlling safety operations within

October 3, 2025

News

Charity for the last ten days through Qatar Charity

A valuable opportunity that Qatar Charity places in the hands of charity lovers to take advantage of what is left of the last ten days of the holy month because of the

October 3, 2025

News

Preparations for the implementation of the Eid clothing and orphan Eid projects inside Qatar

Qatar Charity is preparing to implement the two “Eid Clothing” projects for children of low-income families and the “Eid Gift for Orphans” project inside Qatar, with the aim of bringing joy to

October 3, 2025

News

Qatar Charity: Iftar for university housing students in Bosnia

Within the framework of caring for students of knowledge during the holy month and as part of its Ramadan campaign “Ramadan Impact”, Qatar Charity held a collective iftar for female students living

October 3, 2025

News

Meteorology warns of thunderstorms on the coast and at sea

The Meteorological Department warned of expected thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and low horizontal visibility expected in some areas on the coast, and of thunderstorms, strong winds and high waves at sea..and

April 13, 2023

Climate·News

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UN Issues ‘Red Alert’ as RSF Threatens Half a Million People in Sudan’s el-Obeid

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten Saudi Airports After Alleged Airspace Violation Over Sanaa

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Called Israel a Burden on Humanity. Israel Called It Genocide Incitement.

Damascus Cafe Bombing Kills Ten Near Syria’s Palace of Justice

Egypt: Approval of a draft law that gives Egyptian women the right to pass nationality to their children

Akbar Al Baker to CNN: Qatar seeks to be a family destination and we are not after numbers

Ahmed Al-Ruwaidi to Qatari media: A grim fate awaits Al-Aqsa, and killings are possible

Dr. Ghassan Hommos, Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant at Al-Emadi Hospital: Important guidelines for diabetics for safe fasting

Barwa announces its financial results for the period ending on March 31, 2023

Carrefour Qatar obtains ISO 45001:2018 certification

Charity for the last ten days through Qatar Charity

Preparations for the implementation of the Eid clothing and orphan Eid projects inside Qatar

Qatar Charity: Iftar for university housing students in Bosnia

Meteorology warns of thunderstorms on the coast and at sea

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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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