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One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers

One year after Qatar hosted the men’s World Cup, the gas-rich emirate and soccer body FIFA have been urged by human rights group Amnesty International to do more for migrant workers

The Independent UK

2023 MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

With just two races to go, Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia leads the championship by 14 points from Pramac rival Jorge Martin. Those two riders are the only ones now in the hunt for the title, with Marco Bezzecchi dropping out in Malaysia last weekend.

Motorsport

Son called in for South Korea as Asia's leading teams enter qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

Asia's top teams prepare for World Cup qualifying start: South Korea, Japan, Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Qatar all have European-based stars in their squads. They all aim to start the second stage of Asian competition with a statement win, with South Korea's Son Heung-min and Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan leading…

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The Qatar death row and India’s options

Whether through diplomatic dialogues, political interventions, legal appeals, or a blend of these strategies, India has the potential to seek a resolution in the case of the Naval officers awarded the death penalty

The Hindu

New African World Cup qualifying campaign starts after change from ‘nightmare’ setup

CAF nations will have nine World Cup spots to aim for - and possibly a tenth - up from five at Qatar 2022

The Independent UK

India appeals death sentences handed to its former naval officers in Qatar

Eight veterans were arrested last year in Qatar on suspicion of spying

The Independent UK

Top Hamas Figures Enrich Themselves With Personal Fortunes

Hamas Leaders Amass Billions Amidst Gaza's Displacement Crisis

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Gareth Southgate insists door remains open for Raheem Sterling and Ben White after England omissions

Chelsea forward and Arsenal defender have not been called up since World Cup in Qatar

Evening Standard

Negotiations ongoing for release of 10-15 Hamas-held captives, reports say

Demand for a humanitarian ceasefire during Qatar-mediated talks, but details of deal remain unclear.

Al Jazeera

Qatar, Egypt Talking Pause In Hamas War In Exchange For Prisoners

Qatar and Egypt are negotiating the possible release of a number of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip

Zenger

How Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged 2034 World Cup bid could weaken Fifa’s human rights demands

In 2010, Qatar was awarded the rights to host the 2022 Fifa men’s World Cup. It marked the culmination of the small, oil-rich gulf nation’s long-term strategy to diversify its economy and strengthen its international standing through investment in sport, culture and tourism.

The Conversation

40 Filipinos flee war-ravaged Gaza Strip through Rafah crossing and arrive in Egypt

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says 40 Filipinos have fled from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip into Egypt through the Rafah crossing after Filipino diplomats negotiated for their safe passage and Qatar mediated for the border to be opened

The Independent UK

In troubled waters in Qatar

Death sentence to eight Indian Navy veterans in Qatar is perhaps the first instance in five decades of Indian migration to the Gulf that any Indian nationals have been accused of involvement in a breach of local security

The Hindu

Afghanistan players boycott World Cup qualifier with Qatar

Afghanistan players to boycott World Cup qualifier over treatment by football federation

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The Guardian - UK

Eighteen Afghanistan men’s footballers to boycott World Cup qualifier

Eighteen players are boycotting the game against Qatar on Thursday in protest against what they describe as substandard treatment and alleged corruption

Newslaundry

Qatar’s death row to 8 ex-navy men: Modi govt’s most difficult diplomacy test

Eight naval veterans are on death row in Qatar. The charges against them have not been made public, but media speculation attributed to unnamed sources in the government is that they have been convicted of espionage for a “third country”. Their families, the large community of Indian military veterans, and…

Autosport

10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen returned to sprint winning ways at the final such shorter event of 2023, following up his Austin sprint vicory, after his surprise defeat to Oscar Piastri in the Qatar weekend’s first race. In Brazil, Verstappen quickly overcame the other McLaren of Lando Norris to earn his fourth sprint…

The Conversation

Energy prices: shipping hold-ups made the 2022 spike worse – and could do so again

Germany and some other EU countries are hastily setting up new floating gas terminals at their ports to help cope with the severe reduction in natural gas exports from Russian pipelines since the Ukraine war started nearly two years ago. To make up the shortfall, they have been buying more…

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The Hindu

Much to lose if the ‘Indian veterans in Qatar’ case festers

The Indian political leadership must appeal to Qatar to consider a complete and unconditional pardon for all eight Indian naval veterans

The Hindu

Silent march by ex-servicemen

Ex-servicemen in Mysuru staged a silent march to express solidarity with eight Indian Navy personnel sentenced to death in Qatar for alleged spying. They called for their immediate release and hope to reunite them with their families. Placards read "We stand with integrity and solidarity, bring back our naval veterans".…

Radio France Internationale

India vows to save eight former naval officers from death row in Qatar

India has promised action to save eight former naval officers sentenced to death in Qatar for spying. The incident could strain ties between the two countries, who have enjoyed good diplomatic relations for half a century.

The Guardian - UK

Antony Blinken meets Arab leaders in fresh effort to stop Gaza conflict escalating

US secretary of state meets officials from Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar and UN as further civilian casualties reported in Gaza

WEKU

Freeing hostages, hosting Hamas: Qatar's influence in Israel-Gaza war, explained

Qatar, a U.S. ally, is the regional power best positioned to both influence Hamas and play a mediating role with Israel. Here's what to know.

The Independent UK

Dozens of Americans leave Gaza under evacuation deal, but crossing remains precarious

Chaotic scenes at Gaza’s border as dozens of Americans leave the war-torn strip. Bel Trew in Tel Aviv, Richard Hall in New York City, Andrew Feinberg in Washington DC and Josh Marcus in San Francisco report

Evening Standard

Lisandro Martinez hits out at boos for Emi Martinez as World Cup final fallout rumbles on

Argentina goalkeeper invoked the ire of French fans after dramatic win in Qatar

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