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

by Arab Desk

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

Britain fines “Tik Tok” $15 million for the use of children’s data

Britain fined a network "Tik Tok" Worth about $15 million due to illegal use of children’s data. The authority responsible for the digital sector in Britain (ICO) said today, Tuesday, that Ali

April 4, 2023

News

Egypt.. $160,000 fine for anyone who spreads rumors about the weather.

The Egyptian Parliament approved a law reorganizing the General Meteorological Authority, which punishes those who publish incorrect information about meteorology or the weather on social media with a fine of up to

April 4, 2023

Climate·News

Exemption of Qataris from entry visa to Japan, starting from this date

An official source at the Department of Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Japanese authorities decided to start applying procedures for exemption from entry visas for holders

October 3, 2025

News

Aggregate business growth accelerated and positive expectations for non-energy Qatari private sector companies last March

The data of the Purchasing Managers’ Index study of the Qatar Financial Center for the month of March showed an acceleration in the growth of overall commercial activity, an increase in employment

October 3, 2025

News

Active Qatari participation in the World Summit on the Information Society Forum in Geneva

The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, participated in the World Summit on the Information Society 2023, which was recently held in Geneva, a global event

October 3, 2025

News

For the first time.. stopping matches to allow Muslim players to break their fast in the Dutch League

Some Dutch football league matches were suspended for the first time, so that the Muslim players participating with their clubs could break their fast in conjunction with the time of the Maghrib

April 4, 2023

News

The Green Tent reviews the successful experiences and initiatives of the circular economy and its role in preserving resources

The seventh session of the “Green Tent”, organized by the “A Flower For Every Spring” program, reviewed a number of successful experiences, applications and initiatives in the circular economy from Arab countries

October 3, 2025

Climate·News

Tournaments in various games.. Sports institutions and federations celebrate the month of Ramadan

Many sports institutions, within the framework of their social activities in the country, are keen to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by organizing and holding sports events and tournaments in a

October 3, 2025

News

A fiery statement from the Sudanese Al-Hilal .. and Al-Kaf settles the controversy over the rematch with Al-Ahly of Egypt

Sudanese reports revealed the truth about the rematch of Al-Ahly and Al-Hilal, in the sixth and final round of the group stage of the African Champions League. Al-Ahly met with Al-Hilal at

April 4, 2023

News·Sports

Where do you go if you are unfairly dismissed from your job? This agency provides you with housing, food and legal support

The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Labor, in cooperation with the Qatar Red Crescent, provides a safe haven for cases subjected to human trafficking, arbitrary expulsion, or those who

October 3, 2025

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Arab Desk

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.

Britain fines “Tik Tok” $15 million for the use of children’s data

Egypt.. $160,000 fine for anyone who spreads rumors about the weather.

Exemption of Qataris from entry visa to Japan, starting from this date

Aggregate business growth accelerated and positive expectations for non-energy Qatari private sector companies last March

Active Qatari participation in the World Summit on the Information Society Forum in Geneva

For the first time.. stopping matches to allow Muslim players to break their fast in the Dutch League

The Green Tent reviews the successful experiences and initiatives of the circular economy and its role in preserving resources

Tournaments in various games.. Sports institutions and federations celebrate the month of Ramadan

A fiery statement from the Sudanese Al-Hilal .. and Al-Kaf settles the controversy over the rematch with Al-Ahly of Egypt

Where do you go if you are unfairly dismissed from your job? This agency provides you with housing, food and legal support

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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