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.

Iranian military command Khatam al-Anbiya reaffirms sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz July 2 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

July 2, 2026

by Arab Desk

US military Apache helicopters patrol the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran service fee dispute 2026

Iran Recast Its Hormuz Toll as a ‘Service Fee.’ The MoU Banned Tolls, Not Fees.

Secretary of State Rubio said Iran cannot charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. Iran's Foreign Ministry had already found its answer: what Tehran is charging is not a toll, it is a service fee — and the MoU

July 2, 2026

by Arab Desk

Exterior view of the Palace of Justice in Damascus near where a bomb killed six at a cafe

Bomb Kills Six at Damascus Café Steps from Courthouse Trying Assad Officials

A bomb killed at least six people and wounded 22 inside a crowded café on al-Nasser

Tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz as 80 mines block the central Traffic Separation Scheme

Doha Can Agree to Reopen Hormuz. Only Mine Sweepers Can Actually Do It.

The Traffic Separation Scheme at the centre of the Strait of Hormuz is blocked by mines,

The launch of the Souq Waqif Championship for Damage and Karim

Souq Waqif announced the launch of the “Al-Dama and Al-Karm” tournament, which is organized by the Souq Waqif Celebrations Committee, with the participation of 20 players competing in the Al-Dama and Al-Dama

March 25, 2023

News

Campers for the East: Extending the camping season is right and at the right time

A number of citizens praised the Ministry of Environment’s decision issued yesterday regarding extending the camping period in the northern and central regions until next April 29, based on the directives of

October 4, 2025

Climate·Health·News

skilled "freak" Won the Al Wakrah Cup

The filly won "fancy" The Al-Shahaniya Stud owned the Al-Wakrah Cup for purebred Arabian horses during the main horse race, which was organized by the Racing and Equestrian Club for purebred females

March 25, 2023

News

The Annual Crypto306 Exhibition To Be Hosted In Dubai On 8th May

Crypto 306 is set to organize its annual event to bring the global crypto community under one roof. This year, the event will be held on the 8 & 9th of May

March 25, 2023

Crypto·Event·Press Release

Morocco is the first to qualify for the African Nations 2023 .. and Salah scores his 50th goal with the Pharaohs

Morocco has become the first to qualify for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in football, which will be held in Ivory Coast early next year. The Atlas Lions team took advantage

March 25, 2023

News·Sports

They left him fighting death… Anger in France after the death of a student of Arab origin and accusations of the school administration

A student of Arab origins died in France after suffering a heart attack, amid accusations that his school administration had left him to face death alone. In response to the painful incident,

March 25, 2023

News

Bayern Munich fires coach Nagelsmann and appoint his successor

Bayern Munich announced the termination of the contract with coach Julian Nagelsmann and the appointment of former Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel as his replacement today, Friday, leaving the German Football League title

March 24, 2023

News

For the first time .. Deschamps calls on French players to postpone fasting during Ramadan

Press reports stated that French national team coach Didier Deschamps recommended his country’s Muslim players to postpone fasting until the end of the national team’s matches against the Netherlands and Ireland in

March 24, 2023

News

As of dawn today… 10 benefits accrue to the State of Qatar after fully managing its airspace

The General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that the State of Qatar started today, Thursday, March 23, 2023, with the administration of "Doha Region Flight Information" And completely to the airspace of

October 4, 2025

News

Messi scores his 800th goal in Argentina’s World Cup Qatar match (video)

Argentine star Lionel Messi scored his 800th goal in his career and led his country to a 2-0 victory over Panama on Friday, in a friendly match that witnessed wild celebrations."Tango dancers"

October 4, 2025

News

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

Iran Recast Its Hormuz Toll as a ‘Service Fee.’ The MoU Banned Tolls, Not Fees.

Bomb Kills Six at Damascus Café Steps from Courthouse Trying Assad Officials

Doha Can Agree to Reopen Hormuz. Only Mine Sweepers Can Actually Do It.

The launch of the Souq Waqif Championship for Damage and Karim

Campers for the East: Extending the camping season is right and at the right time

skilled "freak" Won the Al Wakrah Cup

The Annual Crypto306 Exhibition To Be Hosted In Dubai On 8th May

Morocco is the first to qualify for the African Nations 2023 .. and Salah scores his 50th goal with the Pharaohs

They left him fighting death… Anger in France after the death of a student of Arab origin and accusations of the school administration

Bayern Munich fires coach Nagelsmann and appoint his successor

For the first time .. Deschamps calls on French players to postpone fasting during Ramadan

As of dawn today… 10 benefits accrue to the State of Qatar after fully managing its airspace

Messi scores his 800th goal in Argentina’s World Cup Qatar match (video)

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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