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Women’s World Cup kicks off as planned despite deadly city shooting

FIFA has given the green light for the Women’s World Cup in Auckland despite the shooting occurring only a few miles from the opening stadium. The 2023 Women’s World Cup…

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Australia taps Qatar 2022 for inspiration on Women’s World Cup legacy

The development of the legacy plan began six months after Australia won the bid to co-host the tournament with New Zealand, aiming to employ the event as a vehicle to…

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New Zealand abandons friendly against Qatar amid racism allegations

The friendly against New Zealand was the last match before Qatar faces off in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Qatar’s Carlos Queiroz side was left bewildered after New Zealand abandoned their…

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Qatar fans among top five buyers of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 tickets

FIFA is investing $1 billion over a four-year period to promote women’s football around the world, according to its President Gianni Infantino. Football fans from Qatar have emerged among a…

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Costa Rica secures final spot as list of 32 teams for FIFA World Cup finalised

The Ticos had qualified for five other World Cup tournaments. Costa Rica has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after triumphing against New Zealand in a 0-1 match in…

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Should nations follow New Zealand in banning cigarettes for next generation?

As New Zealand unveils plans to ban the new generation from buying cigarettes, Maha El Akoum asks if this approach should be rolled out worldwide. New Zealand has plans to…

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$2.1 million Qatari donation finally reaches Christchurch terrorist attack victims

Victims of the 2019 shooting receive long awaited donations. A $2.1 million donation from Qatar Charity has finally reached victims of the Christchurch mosque shooting and their families, 18 months…

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Qatar Airways delays launch of world’s longest direct flight

The report comes several days after Qatar Airways reduced the frequency of 15 flights this summer due to delays in receiving new planes from aircraft manufacturer Airbus.

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Qatar Airways expands in Eastern Europe, eyes flights to Chile and New Zealand

Qatar Airways has said it will launch direct flights to Belgrade, Serbia, and Yerevan, Armenia, later this year as well as increasing frequency to several other Eastern European destinations.

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