The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

What is a Hayya card and why do you need it for World Cup 2022?

What is it, how do you apply for it and why do you need one if you’re coming to Qatar for the World Cup?

Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2022

How Qatar is planning to ensure security at World Cup 2022

Qatar security forces, along with partners from 13 countries, have carried out a five-day security exercise.

Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2022

Davido: ‘Africa is beautiful, but we don’t have the best leaders handling the economy’ 

The Afrobeats superstar talks to Kevin E G Perry about launching his own festival in Atlanta, soundtracking the World Cup in Qatar, and how he ended up donating £450,000 to Nigerian orphanages over a Rolls Royce mishap

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

USMNT Assembles Pre-World Cup Camp for MLS-Based Players

Those who remain in contention for a trip to Qatar but whose clubs are out of the playoff picture are gathering to maintain fitness for the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 25, 2022

World Cup blow for Wales with injury poised to keep out Norrington-Davies

Rhys Norrington-Davies is set to miss the World Cup in Qatar owing to a hamstring injury but Wales are hopeful Joe Allen will be fit

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

Human Rights Watch alleges ill-treatment of LGBT+ people in Qatar weeks before men's World Cup

Security forces in Qatar have allegedly subjected lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to arbitrary arrest and ill-treatment, according to a report by Human Rights Watch

Wales Online · Oct 25, 2022

Peter Tatchell ‘arrested in Qatar over LGBT+ rights protest ahead of World Cup’

The veteran human rights campaigner has since been released

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2022

LGBT+ activist arrested in Qatar while protesting country's human rights record

CAMPAIGNER Peter Tatchell has been arrested by the Qatari security services while protesting against the country’s treatment of LGBT+ people in…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2022

Qatar emir slams ‘ferocious’ campaign against World Cup host

Sheikh Tamim points to an ‘unprecedented campaign no host country has ever faced’ in the lead-up to the tournament.

Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2022

Peter Tatchell ‘arrested in Qatar while protesting against LGBT rights record’

The Peter Tatchell Foundation said the campaigner was detained as he demonstrated against ‘one of the most homophobic regimes on Earth’.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022