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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 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

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 evacuation route on Thursday, forcing the International Maritime Organization to pause its plan to extract 11,000 stranded sailors. The attack exposed the fundamental gap

June 27, 2026

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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

NASA MODIS satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway between Iran and Oman through which one-fifth of global oil passes

Iran’s Strike on Ever Lovely Halts Evacuation of 11,000 Sailors From the Persian Gulf

Iran's IRGC struck the Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, pausing the IMO's

Qatar: Four Palestinians were wounded by Israeli occupation forces during the storming of the camp, south of Jericho

Today, four Palestinians were wounded by Israeli occupation forces’ bullets, during their raid into Aqabat Jabr camp, south of Jericho, while ten Palestinians from the West Bank were arrested. And the Palestinian

March 6, 2023

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Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange index begins its trading, up by 0.77 percent

The Qatar Stock Exchange index rose at the beginning of today’s trading by 81.90 points, or 0.77 percent, to reach the level of 10703 points, compared to the closing of the last

October 4, 2025

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Qatar: The Deputy Emir congratulates the President of Ghana on the occasion of his country’s independence

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Emir, sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, on the occasion of his

March 6, 2023

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Qatar: Currency rates against the Qatari riyal today, Monday, March 6, 2023

The following is a statement of the prices of some foreign currencies against the Qatari riyal, as received from Qatar National Bank today:- العملة الشراء البيع ريال سعودي 0.96300 0.97900 ريال عماني

March 6, 2023

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Qatar: The Prime Minister congratulates the President of Ghana on the occasion of his country’s independence

His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of

March 6, 2023

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Qatar: A 5-magnitude earthquake hits southeastern India

An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale struck the Nicobar Islands, southeastern India. According to a statement issued by the National Center of Seismology in India, today, that the earthquake occurred

March 6, 2023

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Qatar: HUAWEI WATCH Buds is the best tool

Huawei created the industry’s first smartwatch with a magnetic pop-up cover design, which has a pair of TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbuds inside. The HUAWEI WATCH Buds adopts a highly cohesive structural

March 6, 2023

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Qatar: Opening of Sky Garden at Shaza Doha Hotel

Shaza Doha, a contemporary hotel where art meets diverse and inspiring cultures, announced the opening of the Sky Garden, a distinctive outdoor session on the last floor of the hotel, to remind

October 4, 2025

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Qatar: Sufyan Hani suspended one match

The Disciplinary Committee of the Football Association decided to suspend the Algerian player, Sofiane Hani, the professional of Al-Ahly Club, for one match, a technical suspension, and a fine of 10,000 riyals

March 6, 2023

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Qatar: The President of the United Nations General Assembly stresses the importance of international cooperation to address the repercussions of climate change

His Excellency Mr. Chaba Koroshi, President of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, stressed the urgent need for global cooperation and its crucial role in paving the way for

October 4, 2025

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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

Iran’s Strike on Ever Lovely Halts Evacuation of 11,000 Sailors From the Persian Gulf

Qatar: Four Palestinians were wounded by Israeli occupation forces during the storming of the camp, south of Jericho

Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange index begins its trading, up by 0.77 percent

Qatar: The Deputy Emir congratulates the President of Ghana on the occasion of his country’s independence

Qatar: Currency rates against the Qatari riyal today, Monday, March 6, 2023

Qatar: The Prime Minister congratulates the President of Ghana on the occasion of his country’s independence

Qatar: A 5-magnitude earthquake hits southeastern India

Qatar: HUAWEI WATCH Buds is the best tool

Qatar: Opening of Sky Garden at Shaza Doha Hotel

Qatar: Sufyan Hani suspended one match

Qatar: The President of the United Nations General Assembly stresses the importance of international cooperation to address the repercussions of climate change

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