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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

Morocco .. an electronic campaign to adopt English in education instead of French

Activists from Morocco launched an electronic campaign to adopt English instead of French in education, describing the latter as “shabby”. This came in posts and tweets on social media, days before the

September 21, 2021

Education·News

Most of the Gulf stock exchanges fell due to the decline in oil prices

Most of the Gulf stock markets closed lower, led by Dubai, on Monday, amid a sharp decline in crude oil prices, which have a strong impact on the economies of the region.

September 21, 2021

Economy·News

Lebanon Elections.. We count on international support and without it the task is more difficult

The Lebanese Economy Minister, Amin Salam, said on Monday that his country is counting on the support of the international community; Because without him, the task will be more difficult for the

September 21, 2021

Government and Politics·News

Sudan..Protesters close Red Sea ports for a second day

On Saturday, a tribal council in eastern Sudan announced the closure of ports in the Red Sea and the national road between Port Sudan (east) and the capital, Khartoum, for the second

September 20, 2021

Government and Politics·News

Yemen.. Houthis condemn the execution of 9 people by firing squad

The Houthi group’s execution of 9 people by firing squad in the Yemeni capital, Sana’a, drew local, Arab, and international condemnations. On Saturday morning, the “Houthi” group executed 9 people, on the

September 18, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The collapse of the Yemeni Riyal..a protest march and a partial strike by Taiz merchants

Yemenis organized a march in the southwestern city of Taiz, on Saturday; To protest against the collapse of the value of the riyal and the acute shortage of oil derivatives and basic

September 18, 2021

Economy·Government and Politics·News

We did not have a punitive vote in the Moroccan elections

Saad Eddine El Othmani, Secretary-General of the Moroccan “Justice and Development” Party (leader of the outgoing government coalition), denied Saturday that his party was subjected to a “punitive” vote in the recent

September 18, 2021

Government and Politics·News

Hamas warns of the danger of the “Abraham Agreement” on the Palestinian cause

On Saturday, Hamas warned of the danger of the normalization of “Abraham agreements” with Israel and its repercussions on the Palestinian cause, on its first anniversary. This came in a statement by

September 18, 2021

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Doha.. Qatari youth serving meals to Afghan refugees

The US Embassy in Doha thanked the Feeding Youth Initiative, citizens, and civil society organizations in Qatar for providing meals to evacuees from Afghanistan. “With 58,000 evacuees from Afghanistan passing through Qatar,

September 18, 2021

News

Political Islam movements… an influential presence despite the failures

The issue of the transition of political Islam movements from the organizational state to the authoritarian state has been a matter of controversy in several circles due to the shortness of their

September 17, 2021

Government and Politics·News·Religion

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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

Morocco .. an electronic campaign to adopt English in education instead of French

Most of the Gulf stock exchanges fell due to the decline in oil prices

Lebanon Elections.. We count on international support and without it the task is more difficult

Sudan..Protesters close Red Sea ports for a second day

Yemen.. Houthis condemn the execution of 9 people by firing squad

The collapse of the Yemeni Riyal..a protest march and a partial strike by Taiz merchants

We did not have a punitive vote in the Moroccan elections

Hamas warns of the danger of the “Abraham Agreement” on the Palestinian cause

Doha.. Qatari youth serving meals to Afghan refugees

Political Islam movements… an influential presence despite the failures

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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