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US Says Iran's Repeated New Demands Suggest Lack of Seriousness

Iran has repeatedly introduced, over the recent weeks and months, extraneous demands that go beyond the confines of the nuclear deal struck in 2015, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday, saying that the new demands suggest a lack of seriousness on Tehran's behalf. Indirect talks between Tehran and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Shell buys 6.35% stake in Qatar's $29 billion gas field expansion project

British multinational company joined $29bn project on the world’s biggest gas field, taking a 6.35 percent stake.

Al Jazeera

Qatar World Cup to feature semi-automated offside technology - with fans to see final decision image

Officials believe the time taken to reach a decision will be lowered by up to 70 per cent but the final call will still rest with the referee and his assistants

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Put the planet before football, UN head of Cop15 nature summit tells leaders

December clash of biodiversity talks in Montreal and World Cup in Qatar will cause ‘embarrassment’ if ministers fail to act wisely

The Guardian - UK

Bayern Munich defends contentious sponsorship with Qatar

Bayern Munich's chief executive Oliver Kahn has defended the German soccer club’s contentious sponsorship agreement with Qatar

The Independent UK

Work to Be Completed Well before World Cup, Say Organizers

Building work in Qatar's capital Doha, host of the 2022 World Cup, will be completed "well before the tournament", the event's CEO promised qualifying teams on Monday. Referring to the many construction sites visible in the city at the opening of a two-day seminar bringing together representatives of the 32…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Camel rides and sandboarding lined up for Wales and England fans at Qatar World Cup

There's plenty of activities planned for visitors during the tournament with no risk of fans becoming bored despite some restrictions on alcohol

Wales Online

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Celtic set for Premier League challenge as Ange Postecoglou to meet Frank Lampard Down Under

The Merseyside outfit are being lined up as the side who will replace Rangers in this winter's Sydney Super Cup which takes place amid the World Cup in Qatar.

Glasgow Live

Beni Baningime aims for early Hearts injury return as he reveals chat with Rangers' John Souttar

The Jambos midfielder sustained a serious cruciate ligament injury against Livingston in March and was ruled out of top team action until after the World Cup in Qatar

Edinburgh Live

Inside Qatar World Cup resort for footballers and WAGS with £3,500-a-night rooms

One breathtaking sanctuary and spa includes magnificent 'floating rooms' on stilts above the sea, with David Beckham the face of a Qatar 2022 tourism drive

Daily Mirror

Qatar pitches tent city to accommodate World Cup fans - for £350 a night

The tents will have air conditioning, an ensuite bathroom, wifi, and a host of other amenities, but could price a lot of people out with the hefty tag of £350 a night

Daily Mirror

Has Qatar succeeded in 'sportswashing' its global image?

The Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup should be used to provide a legacy for human rights in the Middle East, according to delegates at the Play the Game conference in Odense, Denmark. The event tackled some of the most pressing issues facing the world of sport.

Radio France Internationale

England boss Gareth Southgate sent Harry Kane task if he wants World Cup gloryh

England are continuing their hunt for a major competition win but Gareth Southgate has been told he must ease the team's reliance on Harry Kane if they want to be successful in Qatar

Daily Mirror

World Cup ball-bots, a better VAR and Fifa’s priorities for Qatar 2022

In today’s Fiver: Information overload at the Human Rights World Cup, potential Fiver merch and Mo Salah shortens our weekend

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The Independent UK

Wales’ World Cup preparations under way

The UK Ambassador to Qatar, Jon Wilks, has visited Cardiff to meet officials from the Welsh FA and Government ahead of the tournament.

The Independent UK

Semi-automated offside technology to be used at World Cup in Qatar this winter

The technology is expected to cut by more than half the time taken on average to reach a decision.

Daily Mirror

FIFA chief Pierluigi Collina welcomes new VAR technology as World Cup change confirmed

Hi-tech semi automatic offside decisions will be in place for the World Cup in Qatar this winter, using AI to track players and, according to the chairman of FIFA's Referees' Committee, making decisions faster and with more accuracy

The Guardian - UK

Watford LGBTQ+ groups score victory but football still has a long way to go

There are reasons to be positive but the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community show there is still endemic homophobia in the game

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Qatar to support Lebanese soldiers' salaries with $60 million pledge

Qatar has pledged $60 million to the Lebanese army, state news agency QNA said on Thursday, funding that is earmarked to support the salaries of Lebanese soldiers, two sources briefed on the deal told Reuters.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar Donates $60 Million to Lebanon’s Army During Crisis

Qatar has donated $60 million to the Lebanese army, hard hit by the Mediterranean nation's unprecedented economic meltdown, Qatar News Agency reported Thursday. The announcement came shortly after Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani arrived in Beirut, where he is expected to meet senior Lebanese officials. Lebanon's…

Edinburgh Live

Hearts star Cammy Devlin aims for Australia World Cup spot and hopes European football can help bid

The Socceroos secured their spot at the finals later this year in Qatar after defeating Peru on penalties in the play-off final with Kye Rowles and Nathaniel Atkinson playing starring roles

Al Jazeera

The cost of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for Qatar World Cup 2022

Footballers, officials, fans and business owners in Qatar count their losses after their team fails to qualify.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taliban to Meet US on Releasing Frozen Afghan Funds after Quake

The United States and the Taliban plan talks Thursday in Qatar on unlocking some of Afghanistan's reserves following a devastating earthquake, officials said, with Washington seeking ways to ensure the money goes to help the population. The White House said it is working "urgently" on the effort, but a member…

Daily Record

Cammy Devlin targets World Cup spot as Hearts midfielder looks to earn Australia call with Europa League surge

The Socceroos have reached Qatar 2022 after a dramatic penalty shoot-out playoff victory over Peru.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran-US Nuclear Talks in Qatar End without Making Progress

Indirect negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers ended Wednesday in Qatar after failing to make significant progress amid a growing crisis over Tehran’s atomic program, diplomats said. The Doha talks broke up after two days without any sign of a breakthrough, months…

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