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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

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

Algeria calls for launching direct negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario

On Monday, Algeria demanded the launch of “direct negotiations” between Morocco and the Polisario Front over the disputed Sahara region between the two parties. This came in a speech by Algerian Foreign

September 28, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kuwait.. FDI down 3.16 percent

Official data showed, on Tuesday, that foreign direct investment in Kuwait fell to 4.167 billion dinars ($13.87 billion) in the first quarter of 2021, down 3.16 percent on an annual basis, under

September 28, 2021

Business·Economy·News

Qatar leads collective gains for Gulf stock exchanges

Gulf stock market indices closed collectively higher, led by Qatar, on Tuesday, with the continued rise of crude oil prices in global markets, approaching $80 for Brent mix. By 12:30 (GMT), Brent

September 28, 2021

Business·Economy·News

The Security Council calls on Lebanon to implement the “urgent” required reforms

The United Nations Security Council on Monday called on the new Lebanese government to “urgently and transparently implement the known, necessary and fundamental reforms to respond to the urgent needs and legitimate

September 28, 2021

Economy·Government and Politics·News

Amman hosts Jordanian-Syrian meetings for economic cooperation

Expanded Jordanian-Syrian ministerial meetings began in the Jordanian capital, Amman, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the fields of trade, transport, electricity, agriculture and water resources.

September 28, 2021

Economy·News

Beirut explosion.. Freezing investigations after a “request” to replace the investigator

On Monday, the Lebanese judiciary temporarily froze the investigations conducted by Tariq Al-Bitar, the judicial investigator in the case of the Beirut port explosion, after a request to replace it by former

September 28, 2021

Government and Politics·News

3 officers killed by Houthi shelling in western Yemen

The Yemeni government announced the killing of 3 officers, two of them “security officials”, in the missile attack launched by the Houthis on Saturday, which targeted a party in Hajjah Governorate, northwest

September 27, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Hamas appreciates Iraq’s rejection of normalization with Israel

On Monday, the Islamic Resistance Movement, a militant wing, “Hamas” valued the position of the Iraqi presidency and government, and the political and societal forces in Baghdad, which reject normalization with Israel.

September 27, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Yemen.. The Houthis bomb the house of the governor of Marib with two missiles

On Sunday, a Yemeni minister accused the Houthi group of bombing the house of the governor of Marib (central) with two ballistic missiles, causing material damage, while the Houthis said that the

September 27, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Parliaments of Iraq and the UAE discuss strengthening relations

The Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Mohamed Al-Halbousi , discussed with the Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council, Saqr bin Ghubash , on Sunday, strengthening relations and forming joint committees between

September 27, 2021

Economy·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

Algeria calls for launching direct negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario

Kuwait.. FDI down 3.16 percent

Qatar leads collective gains for Gulf stock exchanges

The Security Council calls on Lebanon to implement the “urgent” required reforms

Amman hosts Jordanian-Syrian meetings for economic cooperation

Beirut explosion.. Freezing investigations after a “request” to replace the investigator

3 officers killed by Houthi shelling in western Yemen

Hamas appreciates Iraq’s rejection of normalization with Israel

Yemen.. The Houthis bomb the house of the governor of Marib with two missiles

Parliaments of Iraq and the UAE discuss strengthening relations

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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