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Qatar to host FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2026 in November–December
The tournament will be held from November 19 to December 13 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation.
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Greetings from Syria, where a postwar olive harvest offers a long-lost taste of home
In the warm sun, gathering handfuls of hard olives promised a taste of home that residents of a village in the Homs countryside had been missing for nearly 14 years of civil war.
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How US and Iran are playing a crypto cat-and-mouse game over sanctions
Iranian authorities and people are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The US is playing catch-up.
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Iranian officials absent from pre-World Cup football events in Canada
It is unclear whether football officials from Iran were issued Canadian visas to attend AFC and FIFA congresses.
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The UAE’s OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity
The move reflects a widening confrontation with Saudi Arabia and a fundamental realignment of alliances.
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Five charts that show the rise of global militarisation
As countries spend more on their militaries, what does that mean for spending on healthcare and education?
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FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions
Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.
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European Commission president calls for diplomacy to end Iran war
European Commission president calls for diplomacy to end Iran war
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Germany arrests Kazakhstan citizen accused of spying for Russia
Prosecutors say the man, identified only as Sergej K, has been in 'continuous contact' with Russian intelligence.
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South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years in prison
An appeals court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
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Afghan women’s refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments
Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.
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Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court
Meanwhile, visa issues are affecting Palestinian and other delegations to the upcoming FIFA Congress.
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Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline to sever Russian oil, influence in EU
Hungary and Slovakia are still buying Russian oil. Seeing weakness in Brussels, Kyiv means to stop that trade.
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3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria
3-year-old rescued after falling into 18-metre-deep well in Syria
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Indonesia puts four soldiers on trial over acid attack on activist
The accused face up to 12 years in prison for the attack that burned one-fifth of activist Andrie Yunus's body.