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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.

Orthorectified satellite image of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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

Official portrait of US President Donald Trump

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

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs ceremoniously inaugurated the “United Nations House” in a grand ceremony.

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani affirmed that Doha will remain a title and forum for multilateral action, and a reliable platform

March 4, 2023

Climate·News

The illustrious Angelina Jolie confessed to engaging a contract killer, yet recoiled in horror upon hearing the assassin’s peculiar demand.

Angelina Jolie has revealed that she once went to great lengths to contact a hitman in order to end her own life. Jolie said – according to the Al-Jazeera website – that

March 4, 2023

News

The United Kingdom has cautioned of the most frigid air of the year.

Britain’s Met Office warned Saturday "coldest air" This year, expected to arrive next week. And the British Meteorological Office published, on its official Twitter page, an illustrative video of the path of

March 4, 2023

News

One individual was tragically slain and three were extricated from the debris in the downfall of an antiquated hotel in Sudan (illustrations and footage).

A part of the Olympia Park Hotel in Port Sudan collapsed in the Red Sea this morning, Saturday, according to the Sudanese News Agency. One person was killed and 3 were rescued

March 4, 2023

News

Khaled Al-Emadi triumphed in the inaugural round of the Longines World Championship, claiming the coveted 3-Star Grand Prize.

Qatari rider Khaled Mohammed Al-Emadi was crowned the Grand Prix for the 3-star competitions, which was held this evening within the closing day of the opening round of the Longines World Tour

March 4, 2023

News

Subsequent to the calamitous earthquake, President Erdogan declared the institution of the Catastrophe Management Authority within the framework of the Presidency of the Republic.

The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, announced during a meeting "National Risk Shield" He expressed his government’s intention to establish the Disaster Management Policy Authority within the structure of the Presidency

March 4, 2023

News

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The Ministry of the Interior in Egypt announced the arrest of those in charge of the Hog Bull electronic platform. Egyptian media said that they had defrauded Egyptian citizens of 6 billion

March 4, 2023

News

Dozens of Palestinians asphyxiated during altercations with the occupying forces in Hebron

Dozens of Palestinians suffered from suffocation during the Israeli occupation forces’ raid, today, into the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. Local sources stated that clashes

March 4, 2023

News

A Jordanian footballer earned the distinction of receiving the swiftest red card in the annals of the sport after being dismissed within seconds of the commencement of the match.

Jordan’s national team striker Bakr Kamal Kalbouni was sent off in the AFC U-20 Youth Championship match between his country and Tajikistan. Just 5 seconds after the start of the match, the

March 4, 2023

News·Sports

The Inter-Parliamentary Union lauds Qatar for its significant contribution to the advancement of the least developed countries. The Secretary General of the IPU has commended Qatar for its generous assistance in providing the necessary resources to these nations. Qatar’s commitment to the cause of global development has been instrumental in the progress of these countries.

His Excellency Mr. Martin Chongong, Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, stressed the great role played by the State of Qatar in assisting the least developed countries, praising its hosting of the Fifth

March 4, 2023

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

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs ceremoniously inaugurated the “United Nations House” in a grand ceremony.

The illustrious Angelina Jolie confessed to engaging a contract killer, yet recoiled in horror upon hearing the assassin’s peculiar demand.

The United Kingdom has cautioned of the most frigid air of the year.

One individual was tragically slain and three were extricated from the debris in the downfall of an antiquated hotel in Sudan (illustrations and footage).

Khaled Al-Emadi triumphed in the inaugural round of the Longines World Championship, claiming the coveted 3-Star Grand Prize.

Subsequent to the calamitous earthquake, President Erdogan declared the institution of the Catastrophe Management Authority within the framework of the Presidency of the Republic.

VisionsImagesSnapshotsPortraits

Dozens of Palestinians asphyxiated during altercations with the occupying forces in Hebron

A Jordanian footballer earned the distinction of receiving the swiftest red card in the annals of the sport after being dismissed within seconds of the commencement of the match.

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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