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‘Problem with impartiality’: UK culture secretary criticises BBC after World Cup stunt

The BBC’s impartiality has been questioned over its choice of platforming controversial pundits. A top UK minister has become the latest critic of the BBC, taking aim at the corporation…

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Iranian official accuses UK of ‘sedition plot’ at World Cup

Iranian sports minister claimed that Tehran tried to foil the plot of the UK as the team was knocked out of the World Cup. The United Kingdom allegedly plotted for…

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British PM Rishi Sunak praises Qatar for hosting ‘an incredible’ World Cup

‘Hats off to Qatar for hosting an incredible World Cup’, the British Prime Minister tweeted on Sunday. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has commended Qatar for its efforts in hosting…

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Qatar receives delivery of UK typhoon fighter jets ahead of World Cup

The Qatari Amiri Air Force received the joint Qatar-UK Typhoon Squadron, 12 Squadron, at Dukhan Airbase on Sunday, as part of an air protection agreement between Qatar and the United…

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Travel

UK scraps visa requirement for Qataris from 2023

GCC nationals will soon be able to enjoy trip to the United Kingdom without the hassle of obtaining visas. Qatar and other Gulf Corporation Council nations will be allowed to…

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The Queen is dead but her history remains alive: the grim reality of British colonialism

Queen Elizabeth II ‘inherited’ millions of subjects around the world when she ascended to the throne in 1952, many of whom fought for their independence in years to come. Since…

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Sea La Rosa gallops to victory at Qatar’s Lillie Langtry Stakes

The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC)-sponsored Qatar Goodwood Festival ended on Sunday with a victory for British jockey Tom Marquand who won the Qatar Lilly Langtry Stakes. Marquand paired…

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Qatar’s willing to help UK but ‘West must take responsibility’

Energy has been high on the agenda as Qatar’s Amir takes a tour around European countries in a bid to strengthen cooperation. Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al Kaabi said…

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Saudi Arabia and Bahrain join Qatar in UK visa waiver eligibility

Travellers from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain can now enter the UK without providing biometric information, visiting an application centre, or hand in their passport before the trip. From June 1st…

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