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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.

Iranian IRGC speedboat approaches US Navy vessels in the Persian Gulf

Iran Rules Out US Talks in Qatar as Trump Claims a Tuesday Meeting in Doha

Iran's foreign ministry says it has no plans to negotiate with the United States in Qatar in the coming days, contradicting President Trump's claim that a meeting is set for Tuesday in

June 29, 2026

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Iranian Revolutionary Guard fast boat in the Strait of Hormuz as US strikes test the Iran ceasefire

US Strikes Iran Near Hormuz, Testing the Truce Washington Signed

The truce was seventeen days old when American warplanes struck Iran's coast over a drone attack near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has already hit back, leaving a deal sold as the off-ramp from war as

June 28, 2026

by Arab Desk

Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman

Iran IRGC Strikes Evergreen Ship on UN Hormuz Route, IMO Halts Sailor Evacuation

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a Singapore-flagged Evergreen container ship following the UN's southern Hormuz

Ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz evacuation corridor before the IMO suspended the programme

IMO Halts Hormuz Evacuation After Cargo Ship Hit on Route Iran Explicitly Rejected

The IMO suspended its Hormuz evacuation after the Ever Lovely was struck on the corridor Iran

Platforms Pulse | Vandals destroy bicycle lane lights in Qatar (video)

The journalist, Khaled Jassim, published a video clip showing the destruction of the lights of a bicycle path in Qatar, which angered followers on social networking sites. The presenter of the Majlis

March 18, 2023

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Al-Wakra achieved a wide victory over Al-Ahly (5-2) and regained fourth place temporarily

Al-Wakra achieved a wide victory over Al-Ahly by five goals for two, in the meeting that brought them together today, at Saud bin Abdul Rahman Stadium, in the seventeenth round of the

March 18, 2023

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Exploratory experiences at the TED Summit in Arabic shed light on the importance of the Arabic language in shaping identity

The first day of the TED Summit in Arabic, which is held within the framework of the partnership between Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development and TED, witnessed public interaction

March 18, 2023

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A spontaneous scene.. A security man helps a child in the Grand Mosque (video)

In a spontaneous scene, a Saudi security man appeared as he helped a child put on the ihram as he entered the circumambulation square in the Grand Mosque. And the pioneers of

March 18, 2023

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Minister of Health: The health sector receives great attention and priority from the wise leadership

HE Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, confirmed that the health sector in the State of Qatar receives great attention and priority from the wise leadership of His Highness

October 4, 2025

News·Sports

Qatar News Agency opens Qena training halls

Qatar News Agency (QNA) opened QNA training halls at the agency’s headquarters in Al-Dafna area, in line with the agency’s vision to develop its media cadres and raise their efficiency, by offering

October 4, 2025

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Study: High blood pressure causes heart damage in young adults

A new study sheds light on the harmful effects of high blood pressure during puberty in young adults, which leads to premature heart damage. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, showed

March 18, 2023

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Gold prices in Egypt reach unprecedented levels as dollar declines

Egyptian gold prices have reached unprecedented levels in the past few days, driven by the dollar’s decline and investors’ preference for gold as a safe haven amid the state of turmoil in

March 19, 2023

Economy·News

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues the National Framework for Blockchain Technology

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issued, "National Blockchain Technology Framework"Developed in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Qatar University. The framework aims to identify and build an effective regulatory foundation for blockchain

October 4, 2025

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The Supreme Judiciary participates in the second interactive program for employees of the Supreme and Cassation Courts in the GCC countries

The Supreme Judicial Council participated in the second interactive program for employees of the Supreme and Cassation Courts in the GCC countries for the year 2023, through visual communication technology, with the

October 4, 2025

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Iran Rules Out US Talks in Qatar as Trump Claims a Tuesday Meeting in Doha

US Strikes Iran Near Hormuz, Testing the Truce Washington Signed

Iran IRGC Strikes Evergreen Ship on UN Hormuz Route, IMO Halts Sailor Evacuation

IMO Halts Hormuz Evacuation After Cargo Ship Hit on Route Iran Explicitly Rejected

Platforms Pulse | Vandals destroy bicycle lane lights in Qatar (video)

Al-Wakra achieved a wide victory over Al-Ahly (5-2) and regained fourth place temporarily

Exploratory experiences at the TED Summit in Arabic shed light on the importance of the Arabic language in shaping identity

A spontaneous scene.. A security man helps a child in the Grand Mosque (video)

Minister of Health: The health sector receives great attention and priority from the wise leadership

Qatar News Agency opens Qena training halls

Study: High blood pressure causes heart damage in young adults

Gold prices in Egypt reach unprecedented levels as dollar declines

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues the National Framework for Blockchain Technology

The Supreme Judiciary participates in the second interactive program for employees of the Supreme and Cassation Courts in the GCC countries

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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