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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.

Vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, May 2026

Iran’s Parliament Is Running Its Own Deadline. It Converges With the MoU on August 21.

Iran's parliament National Security Commission cleared the Hormuz toll bill in spring. A full Majlis vote, Guardian Council review, and presidential signature remain. Iran's stated target is mid-August — the same moment

July 3, 2026

by Arab Desk

Iranian and US delegations at Burgenstock Switzerland talks June 2026

The Committee Overseeing Israel’s Lebanon Withdrawal Doesn’t Include Israel.

A Lebanon oversight committee from the Burgenstock talks includes Iran, the US, Lebanon, Qatar, and Pakistan — but not Israel, whose withdrawal it supervises. Ghalibaf designated Iran's representative after coordinating with Nabih Berri; the mechanism operates with 38 days left

July 3, 2026

by Arab Desk

Cargo ships off Khor Fakkan Container Terminal UAE Gulf of Oman Strait of Hormuz June 2026

Hull War Premiums Halved in Hormuz. Seafarers Still Have the Right to Refuse.

Hull war premiums on Strait of Hormuz transits have roughly halved since the Islamabad MoU was

Israeli army tank positioned along the Israel-Lebanon border as forces remain in southern Lebanon, July 2026

The Framework Israel Signed With Lebanon Doesn’t Require Withdrawal. That’s Iran’s Problem With It.

The US brokered a Trilateral Framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the US that gives Israel a

Humanitarian experts and activists: The month of Ramadan is an opportunity to promote charitable work through cooperation and social responsibility

A number of experts and activists in humanitarian work stressed the importance of expanding charitable activities during the holy month of Ramadan, which reflects the extent of compassion and solidarity among members

October 4, 2025

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Soccer: Egyptian club Zamalek gets relief in Tunisian Ferjani Sassi case

The International Sports Court issued a ruling in favor of the Egyptian club Zamalek in the case of Tunisian Ferjani Sassi, the current player of Al-Duhail Club, and the former player of

April 5, 2023

News·Sports

Under the title “Our Environment is a Legacy.. Our Homeland.” The Friends of the Environment Center organizes the Second Environmental Forum 2023

The Friends of the Environment Center of the Ministry of Sports and Youth organized the second environmental forum 2023, under the title: "Our environment is a legacy… a home" In cooperation with

October 4, 2025

Climate·News

video| A former student stormed a school in America, killing 6, including 3 children.

Yesterday, Monday, a heavily armed former student killed 6 people, including 3 children, in a previously planned attack on a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, southern USA. video| A former student

March 28, 2023

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International media: Rusepagina’s release is a new success for Qatari diplomacy

The international media paid attention to the success of the Qatari mediation in releasing the real hero of the film “Hotel Rwanda”, the Rwandan dissident Paul Ruspagina, highlighting the important role played

October 4, 2025

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Dr.. Ayser Ayed Al-Hamoud, Neurologist: The Department of Neurology at Al-Emadi Hospital provides full consulting, diagnostic, and treatment services

Some patients with brain and nerves are prohibited from fasting Neurologist at Al-Emadi Hospital, Dr. It is easier for Al-Hamoud that there are many diseases of the brain and nerves in which

October 4, 2025

News

Do the Shura Council’s proposals help reduce extravagance in weddings?

The many issues and files on the Shura Council’s agenda did not prevent discussing aspects associated with weddings, especially manifestations of exaggerated extravagance and extravagance, which met with great societal rejection after

October 4, 2025

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Political experts for Al-Sharq: The return of settlements is a flagrant violation of international law

Political experts described the decision approving a law allowing the return of 4 settlements in the West Bank as a desperate attempt to float Netanyahu, who is mired in corruption. In comments

October 4, 2025

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Qatar Airways welcomes cricket stars

Qatar Airways announced the latest addition to its growing sports sponsorship portfolio, which is its partnership with the prestigious cricket club Royal Challengers Bangalore, to become the official shirt sponsor of the

October 4, 2025

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Meteorology: moderate weather on the coast, partly cloudy at times, and a warning of strong winds at sea

Doha, March 28 (QNA) – 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, and partly cloudy

March 28, 2023

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Iran’s Parliament Is Running Its Own Deadline. It Converges With the MoU on August 21.

The Committee Overseeing Israel’s Lebanon Withdrawal Doesn’t Include Israel.

Hull War Premiums Halved in Hormuz. Seafarers Still Have the Right to Refuse.

The Framework Israel Signed With Lebanon Doesn’t Require Withdrawal. That’s Iran’s Problem With It.

Humanitarian experts and activists: The month of Ramadan is an opportunity to promote charitable work through cooperation and social responsibility

Soccer: Egyptian club Zamalek gets relief in Tunisian Ferjani Sassi case

Under the title “Our Environment is a Legacy.. Our Homeland.” The Friends of the Environment Center organizes the Second Environmental Forum 2023

video| A former student stormed a school in America, killing 6, including 3 children.

International media: Rusepagina’s release is a new success for Qatari diplomacy

Dr.. Ayser Ayed Al-Hamoud, Neurologist: The Department of Neurology at Al-Emadi Hospital provides full consulting, diagnostic, and treatment services

Do the Shura Council’s proposals help reduce extravagance in weddings?

Political experts for Al-Sharq: The return of settlements is a flagrant violation of international law

Qatar Airways welcomes cricket stars

Meteorology: moderate weather on the coast, partly cloudy at times, and a warning of strong winds at sea

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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