Israel clears way to expel Al Jazeera. Channel says Netanyahu's incitement claim is a dangerous lie
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to shut down Al Jazeeraโs operations in Israel, calling it a โterror channelโ that spreads incitement, after parliament passed a law clearing the way for the closure.
Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won
Saudi Arabia has launched its formal bid campaign to host the 2034 World Cup, in a race that basically became a formality last October when the oil-rich kingdom was the only candidate to enter the contest.
Afif hat trick secures Qatar back-to-back Asian Cup titles after 3-1 win against Jordan
Akram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to secure back-to-back Asian Cup titles for Qatar in a 3-1 win against Jordan The forward struck once in the first half of the final and then twice after the break at Lusail Stadium to finish as the tournamentโs leading scorer with eight goals.
China and Russia plan to work together for a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians
A top Chinese envoy says that China and Russia share the same position on the Palestinian issue and plan to try to work together to cool the situation and help establish a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians.
F1 governing body FIA to review Hamilton's actions after crossing track at Qatar GP
Formula Oneโs governing body is reviewing a penalty given to seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton for crossing the track after climbing out of his car following a first-lap collision at last Sundayโs Qatar Grand Prix.
US moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds
The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money in South Korea without fear of U.S. sanctions.
FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain's armbands at Women's World Cup after standoff in Qatar
The anti-discrimination โOne Loveโ captainโs armband denied to teams at the menโs World Cup in Qatar will be worn at the Womenโs World Cup next month in an amended version now approved by soccer authorities.
Yedlin, Zimmerman praise embattled US coach Berhalter
National team defenders DeAndre Yedlin and Walker Zimmerman have praised U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter for bringing the Americans together at the World Cup even as heโs currently under investigation by U.S. Soccer for a 1991 incident during which he kicked his now wife.
England player Raheem Sterling to return to World Cup
Raheem Sterling will rejoin Englandโs World Cup squad after a break-in at his home in the U.K. The Chelsea forward had left Englandโs camp in Qatar to be with his family, which meant he missed his countryโs 3-0 win against Senegal in the round of 16 on Sunday.