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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

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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

Qatar: Qumra Film Forum 2023 kicks off on Friday with the participation of experts from 41 countries

The Doha Film Institute is organizing the ninth edition of the Qumra Film Forum, from March 10 to 15, in person and from March 19 to 21 online, with the participation of

March 8, 2023

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Qatar: Emir Cup 2023.. Al-Sadd beat Al-Markhiya by four and reached the quarter-finals

Al-Sadd qualified for the quarter-finals of the Emir Football Cup 2023, after overcoming Al Markhiya 4-0 in the meeting that brought them together today at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in the final

March 8, 2023

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Qatar: Without the last ten days.. Saudi Arabia allows booking Umrah in Ramadan through the “Nusk” application.

Today (Tuesday), the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah made it possible to issue a permit to perform Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan, through an application "asceticism". And the Ministry reviewed

March 8, 2023

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Qatar: After the historic achievement of Morocco in Qatar.. "CAF" King Mohammed VI awards the Excellence Award 2022

Today, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the awarding of the Excellence Award for the year 2022 to both Moroccan King Mohammed VI and Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Patrice Motsepe, President

October 4, 2025

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Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development and “Education Above All” They support 4 countries in Africa and Asia

The Qatar Fund for Development, in cooperation with the Education Above All Foundation, signed 4 memorandums of understanding with the Republic of Senegal, the Republic of Bangladesh, the Republic of Liberia and

October 4, 2025

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Qatar: A delegation from the German Federal Police Academy visits the Police Rescue Department “Al Fazaa”

A delegation of students from the German Federal Police Academy visited the Rescue Police Department (Al-Fazaa), as part of learning about the expertise and capabilities of the security departments of the Ministry

March 8, 2023

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Qatar: Qatar Development Bank concludes the Fifth Investment Forum and launches a new investment program

Mr. Abdulrahman Hisham Al-Suwaidi, Acting CEO of Qatar Development Bank, announced the launch of the joint investment program, in which the bank provides part of the capital required to finance companies, which

October 4, 2025

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Qatar: The Syrian national team defender was banned for life.. for this reason

On Tuesday, the Syrian Football Association announced that the player Ahmed Al-Saleh, defender of Al-Jaish club and the national team, was suspended for life. The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Syrian

March 8, 2023

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Qatar: As if it were a horror movie.. This is how Ten Hag punished his players after the humiliating defeat by Liverpool

According to media reports, Manchester United coach Eric ten Hag punished his players in 6 different ways after the humiliating defeat by Liverpool by seven clean matches last Sunday, according to Al

March 8, 2023

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A recent study revealed that the most popular diet, the low-carb keto diet, can lead to a sharp rise in bad cholesterol, which can build up plaque in the arteries and increase

March 8, 2023

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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

Qatar: Qumra Film Forum 2023 kicks off on Friday with the participation of experts from 41 countries

Qatar: Emir Cup 2023.. Al-Sadd beat Al-Markhiya by four and reached the quarter-finals

Qatar: Without the last ten days.. Saudi Arabia allows booking Umrah in Ramadan through the “Nusk” application.

Qatar: After the historic achievement of Morocco in Qatar.. "CAF" King Mohammed VI awards the Excellence Award 2022

Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development and “Education Above All” They support 4 countries in Africa and Asia

Qatar: A delegation from the German Federal Police Academy visits the Police Rescue Department “Al Fazaa”

Qatar: Qatar Development Bank concludes the Fifth Investment Forum and launches a new investment program

Qatar: The Syrian national team defender was banned for life.. for this reason

Qatar: As if it were a horror movie.. This is how Ten Hag punished his players after the humiliating defeat by Liverpool

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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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