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The Eastern Herald’s Arab Desk covers the Middle East and Arab world, including Gaza, Israel-Palestine, Lebanon, Hezbollah, Iran, regional conflicts, diplomacy and political developments shaping the region.

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Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

The Houthis say they fired missiles and drones at Riyadh and Dammam airports, Aramco facilities in Yanbu and other Saudi targets. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the claims, and it was unclear

October 24, 2026

by Arab Desk

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Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump is leaning toward renewing military action against Iran, but no final decision has been made. He has pledged not to attack before the November 3 midterms.

October 24, 2026

by Arab Desk

Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh at a meeting with ambassadors in Ramallah, West Bank, file photo

Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone First Elections in 20 Years

The Palestinian Authority has told France its November 28 legislative elections will be delayed by several

NASA satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, captured December 2, 2020

IRGC Says Oil Tanker Hit Mine and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say a crude-oil tanker hit a mine and burned in the Strait of

The Shura Council discusses inflation and the increase in financial burdens on citizens

The Shura Council held its regular weekly session today "Tamim bin Hamad Hall"At the Council’s headquarters, chaired by His Excellency Mr. Hassan bin Abdullah Al-Ghanim, Chairman of the Council. During the session,

March 20, 2023

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The head of the Planning and Statistics Authority meets with the Director General of the National Agency for Statistics and Demography in Senegal

His Excellency Dr. Saleh bin Muhammad Al-Nabit, Chairman of the Planning and Statistics Authority, met with HE Mr. Abu Bakr Siddik Guy, Director General of the National Agency for Statistics and Demography

March 20, 2023

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Qatar obtains the approval of issuing information security certificates for electronic devices and programs

The State of Qatar has obtained accreditation for the issuance of information security certificates for electronic devices and software, and this took place during the first conference of the International Common Standards

March 20, 2023

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QSL sets the date and time for the 18th and 19th rounds

The Qatar Stars League has announced the venues and times for the matches of the eighteenth and nineteenth weeks, in addition to the two postponed matches from the ninth and fifteenth weeks,

March 20, 2023

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Freedom or martyrdom.. Palestinian prisoners raise the banner of strike, rejecting the Israeli restrictions

The Higher National Emergency Committee of the Palestinian National Captive Movement confirmed that the hunger strike is now over "Most likely prisoner option"in the face of the policies of the Israeli prison

March 20, 2023

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Arsenal continues to lead the Premier League

Arsenal continued its soaring at the top of the English Premier League, after beating Crystal Palace 4-1 yesterday in the 28th round, and moved away by eight points from pursuing champions Manchester

March 20, 2023

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Tomorrow… the sun will cross the equator

The Qatar Calendar House announced today that the sun will perpendicular to the equator tomorrow, Tuesday, the 29th of the month of Sha’ban 1444 AH, corresponding to the 21st of March 2023

March 20, 2023

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Gold prices regain some gains with concerns about the banking sector

Gold prices regained some gains today, Monday, and erased part of the losses they recorded earlier, amid the return of concerns about the global banking sector to the fore, despite the rescue

March 20, 2023

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Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council: The decision of the Criminal Court to prosecute Putin will have serious consequences for international law

Dmitry Medvedev, Vice President of the Russian Security Council, said that the decision of the International Criminal Court to prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin will have serious consequences for international law. Medvedev

March 20, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The Iraqi parliament votes "partially" on the new election law

The Iraqi parliament voted to adopt specific mechanisms for sorting the election results, during its vote on the third amendment law of the new election law. Parliament presented a number of paragraphs

March 20, 2023

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Houthis Claim Seven Attacks on Saudi Airports and Aramco Facilities

Report Says Trump Leans Toward Resuming Iran Strikes, With No Decision Made

Palestinian Authority Moves to Postpone First Elections in 20 Years

IRGC Says Oil Tanker Hit Mine and Caught Fire in Strait of Hormuz

The Shura Council discusses inflation and the increase in financial burdens on citizens

The head of the Planning and Statistics Authority meets with the Director General of the National Agency for Statistics and Demography in Senegal

Qatar obtains the approval of issuing information security certificates for electronic devices and programs

QSL sets the date and time for the 18th and 19th rounds

Freedom or martyrdom.. Palestinian prisoners raise the banner of strike, rejecting the Israeli restrictions

Arsenal continues to lead the Premier League

Tomorrow… the sun will cross the equator

Gold prices regain some gains with concerns about the banking sector

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council: The decision of the Criminal Court to prosecute Putin will have serious consequences for international law

The Iraqi parliament votes "partially" on the new election law

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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