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Iran-US prisoner swap: Controversy over unblocking of frozen Iranian assets

This week, five Americans released from an Iranian prison arrived back home in the United States. Their release was a part of a deal brokered by Qatar. The prisoner swap agreement also included the unfreezing of $6 billion of Iranian funds, which the Biden administration has reiterated was not a…

France 24

Qatar’s separate talks with Iran, US on drones, nuclear programme: Report

The reported meetings took place this week in New York on the sidelines of the annual UN General Assembly.

Al Jazeera

Calls to cut flight caps to lower prices, boost tourism

Removing a cap on the number of international flights coming into major airports would lower ticket prices and increase quality, an inquiry has heard.

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Adviser to Qatari PM: US-Iran prisoner swap is 'first step' to possible nuclear talks

On the sidelines of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York, Majed Al Ansari, an advisor to Qatar's deputy prime minister, spoke to FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman about the US-Iran prisoner swap which was mediated by Qatar, the process of reaching that deal and the possibility of reviving Iran…

France 24

Bayern fans show Manchester United a way for holding owners to account

The two clubs are linked on and off the field but occupy very different worlds when it comes to any influence supporters have

The Guardian - UK

Qantas clears the runway for Turkish Airlines flights

Qantas will not oppose a bid from Turkish Airlines to set up in Australia, despite lobbying the Albanese government to block Qatar's request for more slots.

AAP

Israel shuts down main crossing with Gaza after outbreak of border violence

Israel has barred entry to thousands of Palestinian laborers from the Gaza Strip following an eruption of violent protests that have escalated tensions along the volatile border

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Extra Qatar flights would have cut fares, grown tourism

Qantas is an "exceptionally aggressive competitor", a parliamentary hearing into Qatar Airways' failed bid for extra flights into Australia has been told.

AAP

‘We need to prepare’: climate scientists warn of El Niño summer – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Germany's Draxler joins Qatar's Al-Ahli from PSG

Julian Draxler joins Al-Ahli SC on two-year contract from PSG. Formerly of Wolfsburg and Schalke 04, he made 190+ appearances for PSG and spent last season on loan with Benfica. Wishes him best for rest of career. Won 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany, last played for them in March…

The Hindu

Watch: US citizens land in Qatar after prisoner swap with Iran

Watch as US detainees land in Qatar on Monday, 18 September, after a prisoner swap was brokered with Iran.

The Independent UK

Five Americans freed in Iran-US prisoner swap deal brokered by Qatar

Five US citizens left Iran and landed in Doha on Monday in a prisoner swap for five Iranians held in the United States and the transfer of $6 billion in Iranian funds, marking a rare moment of cooperation between the long-time antagonists.

France 24

Five Americans head home in $6bn US-Iran prisoner swap deal

Joe Biden announces return of detainees as US in turn frees five Iranians under controversial agreement

The Guardian - UK

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff to miss Japanese Grand Prix due to knee surgery

The Austrian is expected to be back for next month’s Qatar GP.

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$6 billion in Iranian assets once frozen in South Korea now in Qatar, key for prisoner swap with US

Some $6 billion of Iranian assets once frozen in South Korea is now in Qatar, a key element for a planned prisoner swap between Tehran and the United States

Al Jazeera

Qatar Airways CEO says Australian decision to block flights ‘very unfair’

Akbar al-Baker says was surprised by the rejection, given the airline was ‘supportive of Australia’ during the pandemic.

France 24

International teams search for earthquake victims in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains

Morocco accepted aid from four nations – the UK, Spain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates – after a powerful earthquake hit the country on September 8. International rescue teams arrived quickly to set up search operations at the base of the Atlas Mountains, where the epicentre of the quake…

The Guardian - AU

Qatar Airways chief says Australia’s decision to block flights ‘very unfair’ after pandemic support

Akbar Al Baker says request for more flights into Australia was ‘legitimate’ at a time the airline was ‘so supportive of Australia’

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The Independent UK

Former top US diplomat sentenced in Qatar lobbying scheme

A former top U.S. ambassador has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay a $93,350 fine for improperly helping a wealthy Persian Gulf country influence U.S. policy and for not disclosing gifts he received from a disgraced political fundraiser

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: furore over Jacinta Price’s ‘offensive’ remarks; minister blocks release of Qatar papers; and Hunter Biden indicted

Fallout from Coalition senator’s National Press Club speech reverberates as Linda Burney and Adam Bandt weigh in

Dynamite News

Inaugural Gulf Cricket Championship to be held from September 15

The Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 is set to mark its inaugural edition from September 15 to 23 this year, bringing together cricketing nations from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. Read further on dynamite News:

The Independent UK

World Cup referee Yoshimi Yamashita among first women match officials at Asian Cup

Referee Yoshimi Yamashita will return to Qatar to make more soccer history at the men’s Asian Cup in January after she worked in the country last year at the men’s World Cup

The Independent UK

International crews in Moroccan to recover bodies days after deadly 6.8 quake earthquake struck

Moroccan rescue crews have been joined by international crews from Spain, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Qatar, who sent emergency responders into the mountains where bodies remain buried under dust and rubble

Al Jazeera

Australia’s acting PM not consulted over Qatar Airways’ bid block

Qatar national carrier’s request to operate more flights into Australia was blocked in July by the government.

Al Jazeera

Biden administration clears path to transfer $6bn in Iranian assets

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued the sanction waivers last week as part of an ongoing prisoner transfer deal.

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