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.

Woman walks past billboard in Tehran during Iran-US Doha talks July 2026

Doha Built a Breach Channel and a Goods Arrangement. The Nuclear File Didn’t Open.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said a channel to report MoU breaches would be operational by Thursday. The Doha talks also produced a $6B goods arrangement for frozen assets. The nuclear

July 3, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iranian mourners at Khamenei memorial ceremony April 2026

Iran Hit the IMO Corridor, Froze UN Evacuations, and Agreed to a Week of Quiet. The Week Ends Before Doha Reconvenes.

Iran struck a cargo vessel in the IMO-Oman southern corridor on June 25, suspending UN ship evacuation efforts and producing an informal de-escalation understanding that expires approximately July 6. The next Doha round cannot begin before Khamenei's July 9 burial

July 3, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iranians attend the 40-day mourning ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, April 9, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei Said He Was Against the MoU. He Allowed It Anyway. Iran’s Establishment Is Not Finished Arguing.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei endorsed the Islamabad MoU by his own account against his personal

Iranian mourners gather in Tehran at the forty-day ceremony marking the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, April 9, 2026

Iran Warned Against Striking the Funeral. Mojtaba Khamenei Has Not Been Seen Since His Father Was Killed.

Khatam al-Anbiya commander Ali Abdollahi warned the U.S. and Israel on July 2 against any attack

"Awqaf" Sponsor a flower program per spring

The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs held a press conference to announce the continuity of cooperation with a program for every spring a flower for

October 3, 2025

News

Irrigation projects for the Red Crescent in northern Syria

In partnership with the Humanitarian Support Fund of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and as part of efforts to support food security and livelihoods, the Qatar

March 29, 2023

News

Mild weather during the day on the coast and clear at sea

The Meteorological Department expected that the weather on the coast, until six o’clock in the evening today, would be moderately hot during the day, with light dust to the dust raised in

March 29, 2023

Climate·News

Dr. Abdul Moeen Al-Qahtani: I climbed the platforms to fulfill my father’s dream

His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdul Moeen Al-Qahtani, an imam and preacher at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, said during his interview with Al-Sharq that the holy month of Ramadan is

March 29, 2023

News·Religion

Dr.. Khaled Bin Jabr: Supporting the establishment of an Arab federation to combat breast cancer

The Qatar Cancer Society participated in the meeting of the Arab Societies Against Breast Cancer, which was organized by the Hope Association – Center Pierre and Marie Curie, in cooperation with the

October 3, 2025

News

Complaints about promoting Zionist beliefs in a children’s series broadcast on Vodafone and Urid Qatar

Qataris complained about the broadcast of a children’s program on the channels of telecommunications companies in Qatar, which includes the promotion of Zionist beliefs and symbols associated with the Israeli occupation. The

March 29, 2023

News

The Gulf Cooperation Council condemns the settlers’ storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, under the protection of the Israeli occupation forces

Today, the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf condemned, in the strongest terms, the settlers’ storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, under the protection of the Israeli occupation forces. Mr. Jassim

March 29, 2023

News

I Want Cup.. Al-Duhail crowned the title of the 11th edition by defeating Umm Salal with a clean goal

Al-Duhail team was crowned the title of the 11th edition of the “I want” football championship for the season 2022-2023, after defeating Umm Salal with a clean goal in the final match

October 3, 2025

News

Netanyahu is living his worst days.. What is happening in Israel and is it entering the stage of civil war?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest serving in office with 15 years in which he led the government through 6 alliances since the 1990s, is living his worst days since returning

October 3, 2025

Government and Politics·News

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry warns of the dangers of the Israeli occupation government forming an “armed militia”

Today, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned of the dangers of the decisions of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his continuous attempts to resolve the crises of his ruling

March 29, 2023

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Arab Desk

Doha Built a Breach Channel and a Goods Arrangement. The Nuclear File Didn’t Open.

Iran Hit the IMO Corridor, Froze UN Evacuations, and Agreed to a Week of Quiet. The Week Ends Before Doha Reconvenes.

Mojtaba Khamenei Said He Was Against the MoU. He Allowed It Anyway. Iran’s Establishment Is Not Finished Arguing.

Iran Warned Against Striking the Funeral. Mojtaba Khamenei Has Not Been Seen Since His Father Was Killed.

"Awqaf" Sponsor a flower program per spring

Irrigation projects for the Red Crescent in northern Syria

Mild weather during the day on the coast and clear at sea

Dr. Abdul Moeen Al-Qahtani: I climbed the platforms to fulfill my father’s dream

Dr.. Khaled Bin Jabr: Supporting the establishment of an Arab federation to combat breast cancer

Complaints about promoting Zionist beliefs in a children’s series broadcast on Vodafone and Urid Qatar

The Gulf Cooperation Council condemns the settlers’ storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, under the protection of the Israeli occupation forces

I Want Cup.. Al-Duhail crowned the title of the 11th edition by defeating Umm Salal with a clean goal

Netanyahu is living his worst days.. What is happening in Israel and is it entering the stage of civil war?

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry warns of the dangers of the Israeli occupation government forming an “armed militia”

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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