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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,

Shocking video.. A paramedic robs an old woman moments after her death, and surveillance cameras expose him

In a shocking scene, a paramedic robbed an elderly woman (94 years old) moments after her death in Shrewsbury, central Britain. The details of the unfortunate incident were monitored by home surveillance

April 9, 2023

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The Ministry of Endowments identifies 111 mosques for i’tikaf during the last ten days of Ramadan

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has identified 111 mosques in various regions of the country, to commemorate the year of i’tikaf during the last ten days of the blessed month

April 9, 2023

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On the anniversary of the Deir Yassin massacre.. The Arab League condemns the Israeli aggressive actions against the Palestinian people

The League of Arab States strongly condemned all racist and terrorist practices against the Palestinian people and the systematic violation of their basic human rights, and the use of a policy of

April 9, 2023

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Endowments: 6,705 participants compete in the “Little Muhaddith” competition.

6705 male and female participants are competing in the ninth edition of the contest "The little updater"Organized by the General Department of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, under

April 9, 2023

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The Israeli occupation closes the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron to the Palestinians

The Israeli occupation forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in front of Muslim worshipers, and opened it to settlers, for two days, starting today, under the pretext of Jewish holidays. The closure included

April 9, 2023

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Investment Promotion Agency: Qatar is a thriving hub in the Halal economy

A specialized study conducted by the Investment Promotion Agency in Qatar confirmed that the State of Qatar is a thriving center in the halal economy, which is witnessing continuous and steady growth,

October 3, 2025

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The adoption of the lists system in the Katara Prize for Arabic Fiction

The Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, announced today that it has made amendments to the method of announcing the winners of the Katara Prize for Arabic Fiction, so that prior to the announcement

April 9, 2023

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Qatar University celebrates the winners of the Fifth Youth Research Forum

Qatar University celebrated the winners of the Fifth Youth Research Forum, in the presence of His Excellency Ms. Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Education and Higher Education, and

October 3, 2025

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Formation of a new Kuwaiti government headed by Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

A decree was issued by the Emir of Kuwait to form a new Kuwaiti government headed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, according to the Kuwait News Agency. Here is

April 9, 2023

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The Sheikh Jassim Quranic Competition honors the winners in the categories and buds branches today

The Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque will host on Sunday evening, Ramadan 18, 1444 AH, corresponding to April 9, 2023 AD, the ceremony held by the Organizing Committee for the Sheikh

April 9, 2023

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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

Shocking video.. A paramedic robs an old woman moments after her death, and surveillance cameras expose him

The Ministry of Endowments identifies 111 mosques for i’tikaf during the last ten days of Ramadan

On the anniversary of the Deir Yassin massacre.. The Arab League condemns the Israeli aggressive actions against the Palestinian people

Endowments: 6,705 participants compete in the “Little Muhaddith” competition.

The Israeli occupation closes the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron to the Palestinians

Investment Promotion Agency: Qatar is a thriving hub in the Halal economy

The adoption of the lists system in the Katara Prize for Arabic Fiction

Qatar University celebrates the winners of the Fifth Youth Research Forum

Formation of a new Kuwaiti government headed by Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

The Sheikh Jassim Quranic Competition honors the winners in the categories and buds branches today

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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