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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

Egypt prevents 180 Umrah pilgrims from traveling to Saudi Arabia

Cairo International Airport authorities stopped 180 Egyptian pilgrims traveling via Saudi Airlines to perform Umrah, for the current year 2023 season, before the start of Ramadan, according to the website. "Cairo 24"

March 11, 2023

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A video of a quarrel between Iraqi students and the security of the Lebanese Ministry of Education raises controversy in the two countries.. Here is the story

A video clip showing stampede and verbal altercations between Lebanese security personnel and Iraqi students in the Ministry of Education building in Beirut sparked a wave of anger on social media in

March 11, 2023

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3 new amendments to the Saudi flag.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has adopted 3 new amendments to the Kingdom’s flag, according to a newspaper "Okaz" local. The newspaper quoted the guide issued by the Saudi Ministry of Culture

March 11, 2023

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The Palestinian Foreign Minister briefs the Chinese envoy on the occupation’s crimes

Today, the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Riyad Al-Malki, briefed Zhai Jun, the Chinese Special Envoy to the Middle East, on the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, and the crimes committed

March 11, 2023

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Asylum followed by asylum… Shocking numbers reflect the suffering of Syrian refugees in Turkey as a result of an earthquake

How many refuges can one person tolerate? A question of denunciation and not a real one. As for a large segment of the Syrian people, it is a burden and burden that

March 11, 2023

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Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah coaches stress the importance of the meeting between them tomorrow

Al Rayyan coach Nicholas Cordova stressed the importance of the match that will bring his team together with Al Wakra tomorrow in poned match of the tenth week of the QNB Stars

March 11, 2023

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To compete with the file of Egypt and Saudi Arabia.. Reports: Spain and Portugal are tempting Morocco to organize the 2030 World Cup

The Spanish Football Federation has entered into talks with Morocco for Rabat to join the joint Spanish and Portuguese bid to organize the 2030 World Cup, according to a newspaper. “ace” Spanish.

March 11, 2023

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Silicon Valley.. the story of the largest bank bankruptcy in America since 2008 and terror in the markets

Suddenly and without introduction, the US authorities announced, on Friday, that they had closed a bank "Silicon Valley" Close to the technology community, which caused a wave of panic as markets questioned

March 11, 2023

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The Shura Council participates in the meeting of heads of geopolitical groups and permanent committees of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

Today, the Shura Council participated in the joint meeting between the heads of geopolitical groups and the heads of the permanent committees of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, which was held on the sidelines

March 11, 2023

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Work: 6 new electronic services for managing work permits and recruitment approvals.. Learn about the categories and conditions

The Ministry of Labor announced the launch of a new package of electronic services related to work permits and recruitment approvals. The Ministry indicated that the target groups of these updates are

March 11, 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

Egypt prevents 180 Umrah pilgrims from traveling to Saudi Arabia

A video of a quarrel between Iraqi students and the security of the Lebanese Ministry of Education raises controversy in the two countries.. Here is the story

3 new amendments to the Saudi flag.

The Palestinian Foreign Minister briefs the Chinese envoy on the occupation’s crimes

Asylum followed by asylum… Shocking numbers reflect the suffering of Syrian refugees in Turkey as a result of an earthquake

Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah coaches stress the importance of the meeting between them tomorrow

To compete with the file of Egypt and Saudi Arabia.. Reports: Spain and Portugal are tempting Morocco to organize the 2030 World Cup

Silicon Valley.. the story of the largest bank bankruptcy in America since 2008 and terror in the markets

The Shura Council participates in the meeting of heads of geopolitical groups and permanent committees of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

Work: 6 new electronic services for managing work permits and recruitment approvals.. Learn about the categories and conditions

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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