World Cup 2022 TV schedule: How to watch England games on BBC and ITV The two free-to-air broadcasters are both set to show England fixtures with the BBC landing two group games for Qatar 2022. Football London · Nov 1, 2022
Algeria hosts divided Arab states for summit Algeria aims to demonstrate diplomatic clout this week as it hosts the first Arab League summit since before the COVID-19 pandemic, but political divisions mean any show of unity among the club's members is likely to be paper thin. Reuters · Nov 1, 2022
Arab League Summit to Kick off in Algeria with Condemnation of Houthi Militias, Foreign Meddling Arab leaders and delegations began arriving in Algiers on Monday to attend the two-day Arab League summit that will kick off on Tuesday. Among the arrivals were Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 1, 2022
Ukraine Football Body Asks FIFA to Remove Iran from World Cup The Ukrainian football federation urged FIFA on Monday to remove Iran from the World Cup next month, alleging human rights violations and supplying the Russian military with weapons. The call was made three weeks before Iran is due to face England in the first Group B game in Qatar. The… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 1, 2022
US-trained Afghan commandos say Russia trying to recruit them to fight in Ukraine Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside American troops and then fled to Iran after the chaotic US withdrawal last year are being recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine, according to three former Afghan generals. ABC News · Nov 1, 2022
Teenage chef dubbed ‘Jamie Oliver of Iran’ dies in police custody after arrest at hijab protests Hundreds gathered for the funeral of the teenage chef Mehrshad Shahidi The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
Iran letter urges states to skip U.S. meeting on protests at U.N. Iran on Monday urged countries not to attend a U.S.-organized meeting at the United Nations on protests in Iran sparked by the death of a young woman in police custody, according to a letter seen by Reuters that accused Washington of politicizing human rights. Reuters · Oct 31, 2022
Iran to hold public trials for up to 2,000 detained in protests The country’s judiciary says those marching against the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini will be tried The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022
Ukraine Calls on FIFA to Exclude Iran From World Cup The Ukrainian FA will make an appeal to remove Iran from the field in Qatar due to the country’s alleged involvement in the war. Sports Illustrated · Oct 31, 2022
Ukraine FA urges FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup THE Ukrainian Association of Football has called for Iran to be excluded from the World Cup in Qatar. The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022
Ukraine FA urges Fifa to ban Iran from World Cup Iran’s first match in Qatar is due to be against England on 21 November The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
Analysis: What’s behind Iran’s alleged drone deal with Russia? And will Ukraine’s Western partners step up in this time of need? Al Jazeera’s defence analyst explains all. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2022
Top Biden Envoy Pushes Back on Criticism of Iran Strategy A top Biden administration official on Monday pushed back against growing criticism from Iranian American activists who are calling on the White House to abandon its efforts to resurrect the Iran nuclear deal. The US special envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, said that the administration “makes no apology” for “trying… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 31, 2022
Iran to hold public trials for 1,000 people involved in Mahsa Amini protests Iranian authorities announced on Monday they will hold public trials for 1,000 people in the capital, Tehran, over the protests that have convulsed the country. The mass indictments mark the government's first major legal action aimed at quashing dissent since unrest erupted over six weeks ago. France 24 · Oct 31, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 31, 2022 Canada Imposes Fresh Iran Sanctions over Human Rights Violations Canada on Monday imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, marking the fourth package of sanctions it has implemented for alleged human rights violations in that country, the foreign ministry said in a statement. The latest sanctions target four individuals and two entities, including senior officials and Iran's Law Enforcement Forces, which…
Axios · Oct 31, 2022 U.S. "not going to waste time" on reviving Iran deal right now, official says "It is not on our agenda," the U.S. envoy for Iran said.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Top Biden envoy pushes back on criticism of Iran strategy A top Biden administration official is pushing back against growing criticism from Iranian American activists calling on the White House to abandon its efforts to resurrect the Iran nuclear deal
Reuters · Oct 31, 2022 Canada imposes fresh Iran sanctions over human rights violations Canada on Monday imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, marking the fourth package of sanctions it has implemented for alleged human rights violations in that country, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Iran’s Revolutionary Guard steps up efforts to crush nationwide hijab protests Powerful branch of armed forces menaces protesters with threats of violence and jail
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Russia recruiting U.S.-trained Afghan commandos, vets say Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside American troops and fled to Iran after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal are being recruited by the Russian military to fight in Ukraine
Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022 Ukraine appeal to FIFA to have England opponents Iran removed from World Cup Iran could be removed from playing in the World Cup in Qatar after Ukraine launched an official appeal for the Middle-Eastern nation to be banned - three weeks before the tournament
Salon · Oct 31, 2022 National security expert joins MAL probe Reports that Trump had China, Iran docs are "really scary and threaten our security," ex-prosecutor says
Football London · Oct 31, 2022 Ukraine lead calls for England opponents to be kicked out of Qatar World Cup 2022 Qatar World Cup 2022: Iran are set to compete at the FIFA World Cup next month in the face of international condemnation for their actions on a variety of issues
Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2022 Protests persist as Iran holds first court sessions for ‘rioters’ Iranian officials criticise UN rapporteur while large number of journalists calls for freeing of arrested colleagues.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022 Coldplay perform Iranian protest song Baraye by arrested singer British band joined on stage by exiled actor Golshifteh Farahani to sing protest song by Shervin Hajipour as Buenos Aires concert broadcast in 81 countries