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Iran, US, EU to Send Envoys to Vienna for Nuclear Talks

Iran, the United States and the European Union said Wednesday they would send representatives to Vienna amid what appears to be a last-ditch effort at reviving talks over Tehran's tattered 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. It wasn't immediately clear if other parties to the accord would attend the surprise…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

Afghanistan: assassination of al-Qaida chief reveals tensions at the top of the Taliban

The killing of the al-Qaida leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in Kabul by a US drone strike on July 31 raises some crucial questions. It appears the ruling Taliban were aware of, and gave their blessing to, al-Zawahiri staying in one of the residential areas in Kabul. But did someone in their…

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2022

Where will football teams stay, train at Qatar World Cup 2022?

Qatar World Cup 2022 will kick off on November 21 with the final taking place on December 18.

Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2022

American Norman Wins World 400m Gold

American Michael Norman made up for a disappointing fifth-placed finish at the Tokyo Olympics by winning the world 400m gold in Eugene on Friday. Norman, who failed to advance from the semi-finals in the Doha worlds in 2019 with a thigh injury, clocked a winning time of 44.29 seconds, AFP…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 23, 2022

Katarina Johnson-Thompson making strides after ‘toughest two years of my life’

In Doha in 2019, Katarina Johnson-Thompson was crowned world champion after the performance of her lifetime. In Eugene, she had to make do with eighth place in the heptathlon, as Nafi Thiam took gold.

Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2022

Morocco’s El Bakkali Wins 3,000m Steeplechase World Gold

Moroccan Soufiane El Bakkali surged past Lamecha Girma of Ethiopia to win 3,000 meters steeplechase gold at the World Championships on Monday. The Olympic champion had stayed near the back of the leading pack for much of the race before making the decisive move in the last 200m at Hayward…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 19, 2022

Think the UK is hot? Here are seven places much warmer than 40C this week

Although the UK is currently experiencing unprecedented heat which could see temperatures exceed 40C - there are many destinations around the world far hotter this week

Chronicle Live · Jul 19, 2022

2022 World Athletics Championships: Dina Asher-Smith pledges to get back on track after tough 2022

Dina Asher-Smith has pledged to bounce back from her slow start to 2022 to once again prove her championship credentials in Eugene.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2022

Qatar Airways named world’s best airline

The Doha-based carrier nabbed the top spot for the second year in a row

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Katarina Johnson-Thompson believes the time was right for change

Johnson-Thompson is facing a battle to retain her heptathlon title.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022