Arab Desk

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.

A Palestinian child stands on rubble of a destroyed building near the Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza City, July 1, 2026

Over 1,000 Palestinians Killed Since Gaza Ceasefire Began, Hamas Says, as Israel’s Violations Pass 3,500

Eight months after a ceasefire was supposed to end the killing in Gaza, Hamas documents 3,503 Israeli violations and 1,059 deaths since October 2025. The figures add a cumulative ledger to a

July 3, 2026

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Woman walks past Tehran billboard of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ahead of state funeral, June 30, 2026

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ The Talks Covered Shipping Fees.

President Trump said 'the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well' after July 1 talks in Doha. The technical discussions focused on the Strait of Hormuz and $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds. The IAEA has had no inspector access

July 3, 2026

by Arab Desk

Ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman

Iran Strikes Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Forcing UN to Halt Evacuation of 11,000 Stranded Sailors

Iran's IRGC struck the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely with a drone in the Strait of

Tehran street scene during Iran-US nuclear talks pause in Doha July 2026

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ The Talks Covered Shipping Fees.

President Trump said 'the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well' after July 1 talks in

Cooperation between the Qatar Financial Center and the International Labor Organization to enhance adherence to decent work standards in supply chains

The Labor Regulatory Office of the Qatar Financial Center, in cooperation with the International Labor Organization office in the State of Qatar, held a round table on strengthening adherence to decent work

October 3, 2025

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The General Directorate of Endowments will launch tomorrow, Thursday, the third edition of the Hadathna program

Doha, April 05 (QNA) – The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced the launch of the annual program of the Noble Hadith Council in its

April 5, 2023

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A difficult night in Al-Aqsa Mosque.. and the Israeli occupation’s attacks crossed all red lines

Last night, the Palestinians spent a difficult night in the Al-Aqsa Mosque, after the Israeli occupation forces stormed the Al-Qibli prayer hall in the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, assaulted the women

October 3, 2025

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The League of Arab States calls on the international community to compel the Israeli occupation to stop its escalation against Al-Aqsa Mosque

The League of Arab States condemned the Israeli occupation forces’ storming of the Al-Qibli prayer hall in Al-Aqsa Mosque, attacking worshipers and seclusion in it, and arresting nearly 400 Palestinians, calling on

October 8, 2023

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The municipality closes a restaurant in Al Sheehaniya for violating the Human Food Control Law

Doha – Qatari media website Today, Wednesday, the Ministry of Municipality announced the complete closure of a food establishment in Al Sheehaniya for a period of five days. The ministry said in

April 5, 2023

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Hamad Bin Khalifa University and the Cyprus Institute hold a symposium to discuss a joint research project

The Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, in cooperation with the Cyprus Institute, held a symposium to exchange the results of a three-year joint research project. The

October 3, 2025

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Because of fasting, a French coach excludes the star of his team and the Algerian national team from an important match

It seems that the Algerian star, Joan Hajjam, will miss the important match that will bring together his team, Nantes, this evening, Wednesday, against its guest, Olympique Lyon, in the framework of

May 31, 2024

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Qatar Energy agrees to own 25% of the integrated gas growth project in Iraq

Qatar Energy has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), a multi-billion dollar project aimed at developing natural gas resources in the Republic of Iraq. The

October 3, 2025

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Doha Girls launches the "Ramadan Nights" competition.

Doha Girls Center launched the Ramadan competition "Ramadan nights", which targets the category of girls who are affiliated with the center and outside it, from 15 to 39 years old, with the

April 5, 2023

News

Dozens of settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque After forcing the devotees to leave it

Today, dozens of settlers stormed the courtyards of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, under the strict protection of the Israeli occupation police. The Palestinian News Agency, Wafa, said that successive groups of settlers

April 5, 2023

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Over 1,000 Palestinians Killed Since Gaza Ceasefire Began, Hamas Says, as Israel’s Violations Pass 3,500

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ The Talks Covered Shipping Fees.

Iran Strikes Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Forcing UN to Halt Evacuation of 11,000 Stranded Sailors

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ The Talks Covered Shipping Fees.

Cooperation between the Qatar Financial Center and the International Labor Organization to enhance adherence to decent work standards in supply chains

The General Directorate of Endowments will launch tomorrow, Thursday, the third edition of the Hadathna program

A difficult night in Al-Aqsa Mosque.. and the Israeli occupation’s attacks crossed all red lines

The League of Arab States calls on the international community to compel the Israeli occupation to stop its escalation against Al-Aqsa Mosque

The municipality closes a restaurant in Al Sheehaniya for violating the Human Food Control Law

Hamad Bin Khalifa University and the Cyprus Institute hold a symposium to discuss a joint research project

Because of fasting, a French coach excludes the star of his team and the Algerian national team from an important match

Qatar Energy agrees to own 25% of the integrated gas growth project in Iraq

Doha Girls launches the "Ramadan Nights" competition.

Dozens of settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque After forcing the devotees to leave it

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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