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The World Cup of shame? Qatar's human rights record in the spotlight

The Gulf nation of Qatar is hosting the FIFA World Cup, even as human rights groups document the colossal loss of life among migrant labourers working on the country's massive construction programme. Moreover, Qatar's attitude to same-sex relationships has prompted calls for the Emirate to be shunned. As a protest,…

Brit locked up for two months over unpaid Qatar debt has flight home delayed

Brit locked up for two months over unpaid Qatar debt has flight home delayed

Brian Glendinning was detained in Iraq on an Interpol Red Notice from Qatar over a debt owed to the gulf state's national bank. A mystery donor paid off what was owed

U.S.'s Blinken to visit Qatar next week, meet senior officials -State Dept

U.S.'s Blinken to visit Qatar next week, meet senior officials -State Dept

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Qatar on Nov. 21-22 to launch the fifth annual U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue, the State Department said on Friday, a trip that will come as the Gulf country hosts the 2022 World Cup.

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Who is David Beckham working for at the World Cup amid ongoing Qatar controversy?

Former England captain David Beckham has faced a large-scale backlash after controversially choosing to work as an ambassador for the Gulf state during the 2022 World Cup.

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Rare sawfish captured on camera in remote Exmouth Gulf coastal wilderness

An Exmouth videographer captures rare footage of a green sawfish in remote coastal Australia.

Climate Activists Sit In At Department of Transportation Over Oil Exports

Deepwater terminals in the Gulf would fuel output and growth despite the Biden administration's promises of steep emissions cuts.

England squad meet migrant workers in Qatar ahead of World Cup

Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers has been in the spotlight ever since the Gulf state was awarded the tournament in 2010

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England squad meets migrant workers in Qatar ahead of World Cup

England squad meets migrant workers in Qatar ahead of World Cup

Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers has been in the spotlight since the Gulf state were awarded the tournament in 2010.

The Independent UK

Israeli president Herzog plans visit to Bahrain

Israeli president Herzog plans visit to Bahrain

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will travel to Bahrain next month, his office said on Thursday, adding that it will be the first visit to the Gulf country by an Israeli head of state.

‘They are buying something’: the cash, gifts and arms cementing the Qatari-UK relationship

‘They are buying something’: the cash, gifts and arms cementing the Qatari-UK relationship

The gas-rich state’s influence in Britain reaches to the heart of government, and has been cultivated over decades

The Guardian - UK

Qatar’s World Cup Is a $300 Billion Splurge to Rebrand Its Global Reputation

Middle Eastern countries are vying to host marquee events like Formula One races, which boost tourism and prestige.

Greece, Iran agree on release of two Greek tankers seized by Tehran

Greece and Iran have reached a deal for the release of two Greek-flagged tankers seized by Tehran in the Gulf in May, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

Qatar to count emissions from World Cup shuttle flights

Qatar to count emissions from World Cup shuttle flights

World Cup host nation Qatar said Tuesday it will count emissions produced from daily flights ferrying fans during the tournament between the Gulf emirates toward the event’s overall carbon footprint

The Independent UK

Qatar at World Cup pinnacle after years of Mideast turmoil

Qatar at World Cup pinnacle after years of Mideast turmoil

Hosting the World Cup marks a pinnacle in Qatar’s efforts to rise out of the shadow of its larger neighbors in the wider Middle East

The Independent UK

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Sir Rod Stewart snubs $1million offer to perform in Qatar over its human rights record

Sir Rod Stewart, 77, entered into the debate over the World Cup being hosted in the Gulf country, where homosexuality is illegal and can be punishable by death

Radio France Internationale

No boycott of football World Cup as 10,000 French fans head to Qatar

France will not boycott the football World Cup in Qatar, its ambassador to the Gulf state said this week. So far 10,000 French fans have registered for passes to the tournament.

Bahrain holds parliament polls; rights groups slam 'repressive' climate

Bahrain holds parliament elections on Saturday in an environment that rights groups describe as "political repression" after the U.S.-allied Gulf Arab state has dissolved main opposition groups and cracked down on dissent.

The Independent UK

Qatar migrant workers suffered discrimination and wage theft, new report finds

The 75-page report by the London-based charity Equidem comes less than two weeks before the Gulf Arab nation hosts the World Cup

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GCC Interior Ministers Discuss Common Security Issues

The Interior Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have held their thirty-ninth meeting in Riyadh under the chairmanship of Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. Prince Abdulaziz delivered a speech in which he conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman…

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Khalid bin Salman: We Will Raise Level of GCC Armed Forces Against Threats

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman emphasized the significance of strengthening many facets among the Gulf states to protect these nations' resources and the benefits of their peoples, advance their accomplishments, and realize the leaders' ambitions and objectives. Prince Khalid highlighted the efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council…

England football team WAGs given stern warning over online security threat in Qatar World Cup

The wives and girlfriends of England's World Cup squad met with cyber security experts who briefed them about strict internet laws in the Gulf nation

England's WAGs warned about Qatar's strict internet laws before World Cup

An expert met the wives and girlfriends of England footballers to teach them about the dangers of online hacking in Qatar. Access to certain websites is blocked in the Gulf state

LGBT activists protest at FIFA Museum ahead of World Cup in Qatar

A few dozen people protested in front of the FIFA Museum in Zurich on Tuesday to press for the rights of the LGBT+ community ahead of the World Cup hosted by Gulf state Qatar.

The Independent UK

World Cup ambassador: Homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'

An ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar has described homosexuality as a “damage in the mind” in an interview with German public broadcaster ZDF only two weeks before the opening of the soccer tournament in the Gulf state

The Independent UK

UN: 3 dead, 28 missing after migrant raft sinks off of Yemen

The United Nations says a raft carrying African migrants seeking a better life in the Gulf Arab states sank in waters off of Yemen late last month, leaving three dead and 28 others declared missing, In a statement on Monday, the U.N.'s migration agency says the overcrowded vessel carrying about…

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