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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.

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, one hundred meters from the Palace of Justice where Syria's new courts are prosecuting former Assad-era

July 3, 2026

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Naval mine explodes in water during minesweeping exercise, Strait of Hormuz mine clearance 2026

Doha Can Agree to Reopen Hormuz. Only Mine Sweepers Can Actually Do It.

The Traffic Separation Scheme at the centre of the Strait of Hormuz is blocked by mines, reducing daily transits from 130 to between 19 and 28. Mine clearance has not started. Iran bears primary MoU responsibility. France's de-mining offer requires

July 3, 2026

by Arab Desk

A police vehicle parked near the site of the bomb blast at a cafe on al-Nasser Street in central Damascus, Syria, July 2, 2026

Bomb Kills Nine at Damascus Cafe Steps From Syria’s Palace of Justice

A bomb killed nine people and wounded 20 at a crowded cafe on al-Nasser Street in

World leaders at Ali Khamenei state funeral in Tehran July 3 2026

Iran Buries Khamenei as 20 Million Mourn and World Signals Who Stands With Tehran

The funeral that began Friday in Tehran is Iran's first public answer to the strike that

The Lebanese Minister of Defense affirms his country’s commitment to Security Council Resolution No. 1701 and the army’s readiness to confront any aggression

Today, Maurice Selim, Minister of Defense in the Lebanese caretaker government, affirmed his country’s commitment to UN Security Council Resolution No. 1701, and the army’s readiness to confront any aggression. Salim said

April 7, 2023

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Watch the video.. A traffic inspection campaign that monitors several motorcycle violations

The General Traffic Department announced that the Investigation Department of the Traffic Patrols and Investigation Department has implemented an inspection campaign in different regions of the country with the aim of controlling

April 7, 2023

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Lebanon will submit a complaint to the Security Council regarding the Israeli aggression

Today, the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Lebanon will submit a complaint to the United Nations Security Council, regarding the Israeli attack that targeted its lands at dawn today. The

April 7, 2023

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My Visit to Renad Academy.. Opinion Article Written by: Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, speaks about the importance of autism awareness, and allowing all children to reach their full potential.

October 3, 2025

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Watch.. Al Jaber Towers in Lusail adorned with the flag of Palestine

The Jaber Towers in the city of Lusail were decorated with the flag of Palestine yesterday evening, in solidarity with the Palestinian people who are being subjected to a fierce campaign by

April 7, 2023

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In the video, the Israeli occupation bombed Gaza and Lebanon and attacked worshipers in Al-Aqsa

The Israeli occupation launched, at dawn today, Friday, an air strike on the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon, after intercepting dozens of missiles launched from Lebanon, in the wake of two days

April 7, 2023

News

Health: New requirements for the import of some foodstuffs

The Department of Food Safety and Environmental Health at the Ministry of Public Health, in cooperation with the Animal Wealth Department at the Ministry of Municipality, issued a list of requirements and

April 7, 2023

News

Children of the Doha International Center celebrate Garangao

The Doha International Center for People with Special Needs held a celebration for its students on the occasion of the revival of the Garangao Night. In her speech on this occasion, Dr.

April 7, 2023

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Two people were killed and about a million people lost power in Canada after a snow storm

Two people died and more than a million people were without power today, after a snowstorm lashed Canada bringing freezing rain and strong winds that toppled trees and disrupted power supply lines.

April 7, 2023

News

Tonight is the conclusion of the Ramadan Cup

Tonight, the competitions of the 13th edition of the Ramadan Cup Football Tournament will conclude, for an upcoming confrontation between Al-Kass TV team and Barzan team, at exactly nine thirty in the

April 7, 2023

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

Doha Can Agree to Reopen Hormuz. Only Mine Sweepers Can Actually Do It.

Bomb Kills Nine at Damascus Cafe Steps From Syria’s Palace of Justice

Iran Buries Khamenei as 20 Million Mourn and World Signals Who Stands With Tehran

The Lebanese Minister of Defense affirms his country’s commitment to Security Council Resolution No. 1701 and the army’s readiness to confront any aggression

Watch the video.. A traffic inspection campaign that monitors several motorcycle violations

Lebanon will submit a complaint to the Security Council regarding the Israeli aggression

My Visit to Renad Academy.. Opinion Article Written by: Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser

Watch.. Al Jaber Towers in Lusail adorned with the flag of Palestine

In the video, the Israeli occupation bombed Gaza and Lebanon and attacked worshipers in Al-Aqsa

Health: New requirements for the import of some foodstuffs

Children of the Doha International Center celebrate Garangao

Two people were killed and about a million people lost power in Canada after a snow storm

Tonight is the conclusion of the Ramadan Cup

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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