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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.

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Iran Agreed to ‘Just About Everything.’ Nuclear Talks Haven’t Started Yet.

Trump declared Iran had agreed to 'just about everything' after July 1 Doha talks. His vice president said nuclear discussions were going to start soon. Three weeks into the 60-day window, construction

July 3, 2026

by Arab Desk

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran-US crisis, June 2026

Iran Suspended Its Hormuz Shipping Tolls for 60 Days. The Window Closes Around August 16.

Iran's 60-day suspension of Hormuz shipping fees expires around August 16. The IRGC has been charging vessels up to $2 million per transit in yuan since March. Secretary Rubio says the fees violate international law. Nuclear working group talks that

July 3, 2026

by Arab Desk

Mojtaba Khamenei elected as Iran's new supreme leader by the Council of Experts, March 2026

The Nuclear Fatwa Died With Ali Khamenei. His Son Has Said Nothing to Replace It.

Iran's nuclear working group resumes July 9, six days after Ali Khamenei's funeral. His successor Mojtaba

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire dispute over IDF withdrawal 2026

Iran Says No Comprehensive Deal Without IDF Withdrawal From Lebanon. The US Disagrees.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in June that no comprehensive deal is possible while Israeli

Qatar: A traffic incident

Today, Sunday, the Investigation Department of the Patrols and Traffic Investigation Department managed to seize a vehicle and its driver who inspected and manipulated the Al-Mazrouah area, after a video circulated on

October 3, 2025

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There are sudden changes in the weather. Tonight is the first night of the “Al-Hamim Al-Thani” star.

The Meteorological Authority said this evening, Sunday, that tonight is the first night of the star of the presenter, or what is known as"Intimate II" And the number of its days is

April 2, 2023

Climate·News

Ministries and institutions light up their buildings in blue to celebrate World Autism Day

A number of ministries and institutions in Qatar lit up their buildings in blue, in celebration of the World Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day, which falls on April 2 of each year.

October 3, 2025

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The diversity of the intellectual and literary production of Qatari publishers in the second Ramadan Book Fair

Publishing houses and Qatari authorities have presented a distinguished and diverse participation in the Ramadan Book Fair in its second edition, which will be held from March 30 to April 5 at

October 3, 2025

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Hamad Medical Corporation launches its annual blood and organ donation campaign

Hamad Medical Corporation, in cooperation with the Al-Faisal Without Borders Foundation for Charitable Works, launched the Ramadan field campaign for voluntary blood donation and organ donation, which will continue until the end

October 3, 2025

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Qatar: Meteorologists warn of strong winds on the coast and at sea

The Meteorological Department warned of strong winds on some areas of the coast and of strong winds and high waves at sea, expecting that the weather tonight, until six o’clock tomorrow morning

April 3, 2023

Climate·News

6 amazing "don’t miss" In Qatar during Ramadan

The State of Qatar, its neighborhoods, famous landmarks, streets, hotels and restaurants are decorated with a distinctive and unique look during Ramadan, which makes the atmosphere of the holy month full of

October 3, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Health intensifies monitoring to ensure food safety during the month of Ramadan

The Ministry of Public Health intensified its control measures on the local market to ensure the application of the highest level of food safety during the holy month of Ramadan, as it

April 2, 2023

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The municipality closes a violating restaurant in Al Daayen for a period of 7 days

The Ministry of Municipality, represented by Al Daayen Municipality, issued an administrative decision to close "Buraydah Restaurant"as a result of violating the law regulating human food control. The ministry indicated in its

April 2, 2023

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Qatar: “Iftar fasting” camp Thursday and Friday market receives 1200 fasting daily

The General Department of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs confirmed that the camp “Fasting breakfast” In the Thursday and Friday market in Ain Khaled, it witnesses a great

April 2, 2023

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Iran Agreed to ‘Just About Everything.’ Nuclear Talks Haven’t Started Yet.

Iran Suspended Its Hormuz Shipping Tolls for 60 Days. The Window Closes Around August 16.

The Nuclear Fatwa Died With Ali Khamenei. His Son Has Said Nothing to Replace It.

Iran Says No Comprehensive Deal Without IDF Withdrawal From Lebanon. The US Disagrees.

Qatar: A traffic incident

There are sudden changes in the weather. Tonight is the first night of the “Al-Hamim Al-Thani” star.

Ministries and institutions light up their buildings in blue to celebrate World Autism Day

The diversity of the intellectual and literary production of Qatari publishers in the second Ramadan Book Fair

Hamad Medical Corporation launches its annual blood and organ donation campaign

Qatar: Meteorologists warn of strong winds on the coast and at sea

6 amazing "don’t miss" In Qatar during Ramadan

The Ministry of Public Health intensifies monitoring to ensure food safety during the month of Ramadan

The municipality closes a violating restaurant in Al Daayen for a period of 7 days

Qatar: “Iftar fasting” camp Thursday and Friday market receives 1200 fasting daily

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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