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Football heading back to a ‘dark time’ with Saudi Arabia World Cup

Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for the 2034 men’s tournament and Fifa looks set to confirm the Middle Eastern nation as hosts

The Independent UK

Football must change now after Saudi Arabia 2034 exposes ‘failure’ at the very top

Change is required for the global game, argues Miguel Delaney, given the current system, which has led to Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged bid for the 2034 World Cup, leads to a number of single-candidate campaigns and individuals holding immense power to shape the game for decades

The Independent UK

Iran's 'axis of resistance': how Hamas and Tehran are attempting to galvanise their allies against Israel

The devastating attack on Israel by Hamas on 7 October has transformed the Middle East, thrusting the Israeli-Palestinian question – considered a diplomatic side-issue for at least a decade – to the centre stage of the region’s geopolitics.

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How Houthi attacks affect both the Israel-Hamas conflict and Yemen's own civil war – and could put pressure on US, Saudi Arabia

Yemen’s Houthi movement launched missiles and drones at Israel on Oct. 31, 2023 – provoking fears of a dangerous escalation of the Middle East conflict.

The Conversation

Watch: Blinken meets Saudi defense minister at State Department

Watch as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Saudi Arabian defense minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in Washington, DC on Wednesday, 1 November.

The Independent UK

Football must change now after Saudi Arabia 2034 exposes ‘failure’ at the very top

Change is required for the global game, argues Miguel Delaney, given the current system, which has permitted Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged bid for the 2034 World Cup and led to a number of single-candidate campaigns and individuals holding immense power to shape the sport for decades

The Independent UK

The US government's newly imposed export rules block $5 billion worth of advanced AI GPUs from China

The US government is doubling down on AI safety and recently imposed new exportation rules and guidelines affecting the shipment of AI chips to China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Early implementation of the rules has deterred NVIDIA's plans to ship $5 billion worth of AI chips…

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Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to scathing taunts in Saudi Arabia - before heated argument with Jordan Henderson

Cristiano Ronaldo let his emotions get the better of himself on Tuesday night while playing for Al-Nassr

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Saudi Arabia’s clear path to World Cup shows power of Fifa and Infantino

Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 tournament has quickly become a certainty, even as the Gulf state’s wider ambitions remain unclear

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia confirmed as sole bidder for 2034 men’s World Cup

Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the sole bidder to host the tournament amid calls for Fifa to pull the plug if human rights commitments are not fulfilled

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Howe backs Saudi Arabia to throw ‘really good’ 2034 World Cup

Newcastle have held traning camps in Saudi Arabia since the club was bought by the country’s Public Investment Fund

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabian World Cup in 2034 sparks ‘significant concern’ from major leagues

Domestic leagues worldwide have raised concerns over the 2034 World Cup being held in Saudi Arabia and the ripple effect that would be felt around the world

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia set to host Fifa World Cup 2034 after Australia opts against bid

Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men's tournament

The Independent UK

Australia says it won’t bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup; Saudi Arabia likely to host

Indonesia’s football association initially showed interest in a joint bid with Australia, potentially alongside Malaysia and Singapore, but that faded when Indonesia instead backed Saudi Arabia.

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The Times of India

Australia abandons 2034 FIFA World Cup bid, Saudi Arabia likely to host

Australia has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2034 men's FIFA World Cup, opening the door for Saudi Arabia to emerge as the favourite to host the tournament.

The National (Scotland)

Australia opts against 2034 World Cup bid, paving way for Saudi Arabia to host

Australia has opted against a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia on course to stage the tournament.

The Independent UK

Australia says it won't bid for the 2034 World Cup, Saudi Arabia likely to host

Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men's tournament

Evening Standard

Australia clears path for Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup after withdrawing bid

Decision on hosting rights due to be ratified soon

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Australia won't bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup

The men's soccer World Cup in 2034 is poised to be hosted by Saudi Arabia after Football Australia officially confirmed it won't bid for the tournament.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tyson Fury must live with the fact that he let down boxing | Opinion

Tyson Fury and everyone else devoted to boxing should be embarrassed by what happened against Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.

The Independent UK

Jared Kushner claims Jews are safer in Saudi Arabia than US college campuses

‘One of the ironies is that as an American Jew, you’re safer in Saudi Arabia right now than you are on a college campus like Columbia University,’ Donald Trump’s son-in-law claims

Al Jazeera

Russia to ease investment for ‘friendly’ countries

Favoured countries include China, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Belarus.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tyson Fury critical of performance in split decision win vs. Francis Ngannou: ‘My timing was quite off’

Tyson Fury said his timing was off in a split decision win over Francis Ngannou in their boxing crossover fight in Saudi Arabia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chael Sonnen rips scoring in Francis Ngannou’s loss to Tyson Fury: ‘Boxing is not a real sport’

Chael Sonnen goes off on boxing following Francis Ngannou's split decision loss to Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia

USA Today Sports Media Group

Francis Ngannou calls judging in Tyson Fury loss ‘a shame for boxing,’ sees future rematch

Francis Ngannou calls out the judging in his split decision loss to Tyson Fury in his boxing debut Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

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