The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

Louis van Gaal Claims Lionel Messi World Cup Win Was Premeditated

The former Netherlands manager a made sensational claim that Argentina’s victory in Qatar was rigged in Messi’s favor.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2023

Henderson criticised by LGBTQ+ fans group for ‘positive’ Saudi interview

The England midfielder, who has been a prominent supporter of the gay rights movement, joined Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool in the summer

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

China will dominate the world of tech, Web Summit’s Cosgrave says

The founder of the tech summit, which will be held in Qatar next year, says the West has lost its lead on tech.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023

What will putting the interests of Qantas ahead of Qatar Airways cost? $1 billion per year and a new wave of protectionism of legacy carriers

The government’s decision to deny Qatar Airways the right to fly an extra 21 flights per week into Australia’s three biggest cities might just be returning Australia to the old days where we protected Australia’s national carrier at the expense of Australians.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023

KFA bids for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Kerala Football Assoc. bids for 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier match, likely to be held in Manjeri or Kochi. India in Group A of preliminary round 2 with Qatar, Kuwait, and Afghanistan/Mongolia. KFA needs Govt. support for match, hotel fit for FIFA qualifier may be issue.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, ex-staffers say

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's accusers say impeachment charges don't tell the full story of how the three-term Republican reaped the benefits of elected office

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

'India will find plenty of support in Qatar for Asian Cup 2023'

PANAJI: India's preparations for the all-important AFC Asian Cup early next year will start with the King's Cup in Thailand where the national team has been drawn to play former champions Iraq.

The Times of India · Aug 31, 2023

Australia fumes over soaring airfares as Qatar Airways flights blocked

Canberra is being accused of protecting national carrier Qantas’s bottom line at the expense of consumers.

Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023

Qantas flight credits: Albanese says customers should get another flight or their money back

PM weighs in on expiring credits but government defends blocking Qatar airways from increasing its flights to Australia

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2023

Five key moments from Qantas boss Alan Joyce’s Senate grilling

Outgoing CEO faces fiery questions on the airline’s credibility, executive pay and ‘hoarding’ of flight slots

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2023