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Tables turn: Iran reporters grill USA coach, captain on anti-black racism in America

One reporter called out a member of the American team for mispronouncing Iran’s name. Iranian journalists grilled USA coach Gregg Berhalter and captain Tyler Adams on Monday with hard-hitting questions…

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Top five issues facing Biden during debut Middle East trip as US president

In a Washington Post op-ed published a week ahead of his visit, Biden wrote that he will “pursue diplomacy intensely” in a bid to avoid instability. US President Joe Biden…

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Saudi Arabia rules western pilgrims must book Hajj through ‘lottery’ system

Saudi officials are advising hopeful pilgrims who bought their Hajj deals and packages through various individual travel companies to request a refund for their deposits and payments Western expats living…

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First time in modern history: threats to US global dominance appear closer to reality

With President Biden setting off for the MENA region, where does Qatar stand as the US scrambles for a lifeline in Saudi Arabia? A year and a half since his…

The US needs to credibly link energy with geo-politics in the Gulf Biden GCC visit

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US needs to credibly link energy with geo-politics in Gulf

Washington must not cater blindly to the argument of authoritarian stability – this narrative is already sold much more convincingly by China or Russia. The fact that US President Joe…

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Iran, US coaches vow to kick politics out of FIFA World Cup 2022 despite geopolitical rivalry

Geopolitical rival Iran and the United States were drawn in Group B for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which is set to take place this November. The coaches of…

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US President officially appoints Qatar as major non-NATO ally

The appointment comes after a pledge made by US President Joe Biden to Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during a meeting at the White House in January.…

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Qatar’s road to staging the FIFA World Cup just got bumpier

Qatar enjoys good relations with both the US and Russia, through this they could position football and the World Cup as a means to boost diplomatic efforts. Qatar’s journey towards…

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Qatar Airways says no change in US flights despite 5G concerns

All Qatar-US flights will operate as normal until further updates regarding the 5G deployment concerns are announced. After concerns rose globally over the rollout of 5G signals disrupting flights in…

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