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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

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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

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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,

Legal and real estate agents for Qatari media: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority is a protection for real estate markets

Legalists and real estate agents confirmed that the establishment of the Public Authority for Regulating the Real Estate Sector in accordance with Emiri Resolution No. (28) of 2023 issued yesterday will advance

October 3, 2025

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Strong confrontations in the semi-finals of the Al-Hilal League

The Al-Hilal League Championship semi-final draw ceremony was held in Doha at the Aspire Women’s Gymnasium, resulting in a fiery match between the Badr Aviation and Al-Markhiya tent stars teams. The second

April 12, 2023

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Omar Mannai: Longines’ tours are constantly evolving

Omar Al-Mannai, Commercial Director of Al Shaqab and Vice-Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Longines Hathab Tours, confirmed after the end of the season that this exceptional season started last September because

April 12, 2023

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Leader to the semi-finals of the most expensive cups

Al-Sadd Club completed the contract for the finalists to the semi-finals of His Highness the Amir Cup 2023, after defeating Umm Salal Club by three goals to one, in the match hosted

October 3, 2025

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Coronation of sports champions for all for the first Badball

Aspire Park witnessed the conclusion of the Sports for All Championship, the first Ramadan for Badball, in an enjoyable atmosphere, and a large attendance of the activities of the tournament organized by

October 3, 2025

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Hotels offer special offers for Ramadan tents

Ramadan tents in Doha hotels compete to provide the components of a distinguished product that meets the requirements of the guests, in addition to providing exceptional offers, according to which it was

April 12, 2023

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It seemed as if he had lost consciousness .. An unusual scene of a robot that collapsed after 20 hours of continuous work

A video clip documented the moment a robot made by a company was exposed "Agility Robotics" Collapsing from fatigue after working uninterrupted for 20 hours moving merchandise from shelves. The robot stumbled

April 12, 2023

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A hospital in the Kairouan governorate in Tunisia received, on Monday evening, the football player Nizar Al-Issawi, who suffered third-degree burns, after he poured gasoline on his body and then set it

April 12, 2023

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Qatar organizes the premiere of “Beyond the Cup” On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, in partnership with the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington, the Permanent Delegation of the Principality of Monaco,

October 3, 2025

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Qatar is co-organizing an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

The United Nations Departments of Global Communication and Economic and Social Affairs, in partnership with the permanent delegations of the State of Qatar and the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations,

October 3, 2025

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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

Legal and real estate agents for Qatari media: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority is a protection for real estate markets

Strong confrontations in the semi-finals of the Al-Hilal League

Omar Mannai: Longines’ tours are constantly evolving

Leader to the semi-finals of the most expensive cups

Coronation of sports champions for all for the first Badball

Hotels offer special offers for Ramadan tents

It seemed as if he had lost consciousness .. An unusual scene of a robot that collapsed after 20 hours of continuous work

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Qatar organizes the premiere of “Beyond the Cup” On the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Qatar is co-organizing an event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

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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