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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

His Highness is graced with the presence of a multitude of sovereigns and leaders of state who are attending the United Nations assembly.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the country, received a number of Their Excellencies, heads of state and government, and heads of delegations of brotherly and friendly

March 5, 2023

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The Assistant Secretary of State confers with the Director General of the International Development Law Organization

His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Affairs, met today with HE Ms. Jean Beagle, Director-General of the International Development Law Organization, on

March 5, 2023

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The President of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations implores the complete execution of the Doha Work Program to aid the most disadvantaged nations.

Her Excellency Mrs. La Chizarra Stoeva, President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, stressed the importance of full implementation of the Doha Work Program and immediate and serious action in

March 5, 2023

Climate·News

The President of Malawi, on behalf of the Group of Least Developed Countries, expresses his profound gratitude to Qatar for their generous contribution of $60 million in support of the group.

His Excellency Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, and Chairman of the Group of Least Developed Countries, valued the State of Qatar’s provision of a financial contribution of a

March 5, 2023

Climate·News

The cat is sleepingThe feline is slumbering

Residents of a village in Darfur, western Sudan, were surprised by fires emerging from the ground and consuming hundreds of homes, causing great panic among the village and neighboring villages, who number

March 5, 2023

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations emphasizes the necessity of transforming the Doha Work Program into palpable outcomes.

His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, stressed the need to transform the Doha Work Program into tangible results, and to circumvent this goal as soon as possible, especially

March 5, 2023

Climate·News

His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has issued a decree appointing Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait.

Today, an Amiri order was issued in Kuwait to appoint Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister of the Kuwaiti Cabinet. And Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) stated that the Amiri order

March 5, 2023

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His Excellency proclaims the allotment of sixty million dollars to bolster the advancement of the most impoverished nations.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the country, announced today, Sunday, the provision of 60 million US dollars to support the development of the least developed countries. His

March 5, 2023

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Your Majesty: I implore you to expedite assistance to the Syrian people without any dallying, and I am astounded by the tardiness of the relief.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the country, inaugurated the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries, held under the slogan "From potential to prosperity"This morning,

March 5, 2023

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The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries commences, providing a platform for the discussion of strategies to ameliorate the plight of the world’s most disadvantaged nations.

March 5, 2023

Climate·News

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Arab Desk

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

His Highness is graced with the presence of a multitude of sovereigns and leaders of state who are attending the United Nations assembly.

The Assistant Secretary of State confers with the Director General of the International Development Law Organization

The President of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations implores the complete execution of the Doha Work Program to aid the most disadvantaged nations.

The President of Malawi, on behalf of the Group of Least Developed Countries, expresses his profound gratitude to Qatar for their generous contribution of $60 million in support of the group.

The cat is sleepingThe feline is slumbering

The Secretary-General of the United Nations emphasizes the necessity of transforming the Doha Work Program into palpable outcomes.

His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has issued a decree appointing Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait.

His Excellency proclaims the allotment of sixty million dollars to bolster the advancement of the most impoverished nations.

Your Majesty: I implore you to expedite assistance to the Syrian people without any dallying, and I am astounded by the tardiness of the relief.

The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries commences, providing a platform for the discussion of strategies to ameliorate the plight of the world’s most disadvantaged nations.

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