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 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: The most important 5 information about Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, the new Minister of Interior

Today, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, issued Emiri Order No. (3) of 2023 to form the Council of Ministers. The Emiri order stipulated that His

October 4, 2025

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Qatar: Experts: The least developed countries are the most affected by climate change, and there is a great need to find solutions

A number of experts concerned with climate change confirmed that the least developed countries are the most affected by the problem of climate change in light of the challenges and problems that

March 7, 2023

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Qatar: The Least Developed Countries Conference calls for accelerating the implementation of development and sustainability pledges

The countries participating in the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, which is currently being held in Doha, called for accelerating the implementation of the pledges made by the

March 7, 2023

Climate·News

Qatar: The Government of the State of Qatar and the Government of the Republic of Burundi sign an agreement to enhance joint cooperation in the fields of work

Today, the Government of the State of Qatar and the Government of the Republic of Burundi signed an agreement to enhance joint cooperation in the fields of work. The memorandum was signed

October 4, 2025

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Qatar: Reports: The closest Qatari bid to acquire Manchester United after increasing the final bid.

Doha – Al Sharq website French press reports confirmed that Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is close to acquiring Manchester United. Radio site said "RMC Sport" The French, the Qatari offer

March 7, 2023

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Qatar: Qatar participates in the 98th meeting of the Standing Committee for Arab Media

The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Media Corporation, is participating in the work of the 98th meeting of the Standing Committee for Arab Media, and the 24th meeting of the

March 7, 2023

Climate·News

Qatar: A spokesperson for the Office of the High Commissioner for the Least Developed Countries appreciates the great efforts and support provided by the State of Qatar to these countries

Mr. Connor O’Loughlin, Spokesperson for the Office of the High Commissioner for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, appreciated the efforts made by the State of

October 4, 2025

Climate·News

Qatar: The Arab League calls on donor countries to fulfill their obligations towards UNRWA

Today, the League of Arab States called on donor countries to fulfill their obligations towards the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), stressing the importance of bridging the

October 4, 2025

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Qatar: The most prominent career milestones of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, today, Tuesday, issued an Emiri decision appointing His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani as Prime Minister to

October 4, 2025

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Qatar: Liverpool will ban entry to a fan for life

Liverpool announced that it would identify a fan who stormed the pitch and collided with his team’s players while they were celebrating their seventh goal against Manchester United, almost injuring Andy Robertson,

March 7, 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: The most important 5 information about Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, the new Minister of Interior

Qatar: Experts: The least developed countries are the most affected by climate change, and there is a great need to find solutions

Qatar: The Least Developed Countries Conference calls for accelerating the implementation of development and sustainability pledges

Qatar: The Government of the State of Qatar and the Government of the Republic of Burundi sign an agreement to enhance joint cooperation in the fields of work

Qatar: Reports: The closest Qatari bid to acquire Manchester United after increasing the final bid.

Qatar: Qatar participates in the 98th meeting of the Standing Committee for Arab Media

Qatar: A spokesperson for the Office of the High Commissioner for the Least Developed Countries appreciates the great efforts and support provided by the State of Qatar to these countries

Qatar: The Arab League calls on donor countries to fulfill their obligations towards UNRWA

Qatar: The most prominent career milestones of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Qatar: Liverpool will ban entry to a fan for life

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