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.

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 Hormuz on Thursday, hours after warning ships against the IMO-approved Omani route. The UN has paused

July 3, 2026

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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 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

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at Doha Iran technical talks 2026

US and Iran Hold Technical Talks in Doha to Secure Peace Deal and Reopen Hormuz

US and Iranian diplomats met in Doha on Tuesday for technical talks to lock down the

Mourning billboard in Tehran depicting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ahead of state funeral

The Khamenei Funeral Is Pausing Iran’s Nuclear Talks. The 60-Day Clock Is Not.

Qatar confirmed Wednesday that US-Iran nuclear talks will pause for the Khamenei state funeral and resume

Does Trump’s trial or conviction prevent him from running for the US presidency?

Indictment or even conviction will not be an obstacle to former US President Donald Trump’s candidacy for the US presidential elections in 2024, or becoming President of the United States of America.

October 3, 2025

News

Mikati asserts that the solution in Lebanon begins with the election of the country’s president

Najib Mikati, head of the Lebanese caretaker government, confirmed that the solution in his country begins first with electing a president for the country, restoring the regularity of constitutional work, approving a

April 5, 2023

News

Qatari media website publishes the initial list of candidates for the Qatar Chamber elections

The Committee to Supervise the Election of the Board of Directors of Qatar Chamber, in its seventh session 2023, announced the initial list of candidates for the seats of the Board of

October 3, 2025

News

Moscow: Russian-American relations have collapsed

Sergey Ryabkov, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, considered the relations between Russia and the United States "destroyed"indicating that it can be described with a word "Collapse". Ryabkov said, in a television interview with

October 3, 2025

News

The Qatar Football Association opens the door for candidacy for the Executive Committee elections 2023-2027

The Qatar Football Association announced today the opening of the door for candidacy for the elections of the Executive Committee of the Federation, which will be held on the sidelines of the

October 3, 2025

News

Trump faces 34 charges.. and leaves the court pending the case

Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts brought against him by the prosecution before the criminal court before which he appeared before in New York, today, for

October 3, 2025

News

Qatar Cup 2023.. The Qatar Stars League holds the technical meeting for the final

Today, the Qatar Stars League held the technical meeting for the 2023 Qatar Football Cup final, which brings together Al Sadd in Al Duhail, the day after tomorrow (Thursday) at Jassim bin

October 3, 2025

News

FIFA,Football,Soccer bans the former president of the Peruvian Football Association for life

The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA,Football,Soccer) has decided to ban the former president of the Peruvian Football Association, Manuel Siwani, from participating in any football-related activity for life and fine him

April 4, 2023

News·Sports

The Ministry of Environment honors two environmental pioneers for their efforts in preserving the country’s biodiversity

Today, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change honored two environmental activists who have voluntary initiatives, who contributed through their projects to raising awareness of environmental issues, defended its biodiversity, and worked

October 3, 2025

Climate·News

Arrest, fingerprinting and a criminal photograph… The trial of former US President Trump begins

Former US President Donald Trump arrived at the court that demanded his summons in New York, today, Tuesday, where he was arrested and detained by the police before the expected trial procedures,

October 3, 2025

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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.

US and Iran Hold Technical Talks in Doha to Secure Peace Deal and Reopen Hormuz

The Khamenei Funeral Is Pausing Iran’s Nuclear Talks. The 60-Day Clock Is Not.

Does Trump’s trial or conviction prevent him from running for the US presidency?

Mikati asserts that the solution in Lebanon begins with the election of the country’s president

Qatari media website publishes the initial list of candidates for the Qatar Chamber elections

Moscow: Russian-American relations have collapsed

The Qatar Football Association opens the door for candidacy for the Executive Committee elections 2023-2027

Trump faces 34 charges.. and leaves the court pending the case

Qatar Cup 2023.. The Qatar Stars League holds the technical meeting for the final

FIFA,Football,Soccer bans the former president of the Peruvian Football Association for life

The Ministry of Environment honors two environmental pioneers for their efforts in preserving the country’s biodiversity

Arrest, fingerprinting and a criminal photograph… The trial of former US President Trump begins

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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