Iran files complaint to FIFA over removal of flag emblem by US team

Tensions are running high as Iran and the US are to face off in a 'knockout game' for Group B on 29 November

A tale of good and bad wars – FIFA urged to replace Iran with Ukraine at World Cup

Calls have increased to remove Iran from the international tournament over its alleged drone deliveries to Russia

FMs of Turkiye, Egypt confirm new phase of cooperation

The meeting between the two nations is the first of its kind in over a decade

Israeli far-right officials ‘would not stand in way’ of Saudi normalization: Report

Hebrew media reports say that, if normalization with the kingdom is on the table, Netanyahu would likely freeze West Bank annexation plans

White House ‘grateful’ for Qatar’s efforts to free its nationals from Afghanistan jail

Though thankful to the Taliban, the US insisted Kabul end its practices against women and minorities in Afghanistan

Qatar-related scandal topples European Parliament vice-president

Lobbying efforts by Qatar and UAE of US and EU officials has recently come under intense scrutiny for interfering in internal politics

UAE president lands in Qatar for surprise visit

Abu Dhabi has been slow to rebuild its ties with Doha following the end of a major Saudi-led blockade of Qatar

Israeli president visits Bahrain in first historic trip

Hundreds of Bahrainis protested the visit of an Israeli official, as the Arab world continues to oppose any normalization efforts with Tel Aviv

Qatar pressures Hamas to avoid military escalation in Gaza until World Cup ends: Report

The reported pressure from Doha, however, has no bearing on the activities of the PIJ, another Gaza-based resistance faction with deep ties in the West Bank

Qatar admits ‘hundreds’ of migrant workers died building World Cup infrastructure

Independent investigations ahead of the FIFA World Cup put the actual figure of migrant deaths in the thousands

Iran releases 715 prisoners following World Cup victory over Wales

Iran will face off against the US in a “knockout game” for group B, where a draw would be enough for Iran to qualify for the next round

Israeli journalists bemoan ‘humiliation’ at Qatar World Cup

Israeli media has been forced to face the 'unpleasant truth and harsh reality' of global condemnation of Israeli crimes

Qatar reconsiders London investments in wake of grandstanding ban over ‘LGBT+ concerns’

Qatar has invested an estimated $40bn in the UK, owning British landmarks like Harrods, the Shard building, Chelsea Barracks, as well as a 20 percent stake in Heathrow airport

Israelis shunned at Qatar World Cup

Despite Qatar's burgeoning ties with Israel, the World Cup has paved the way for an amplified Palestinian voice on an international stage

The BBC’s abysmal coverage of Qatar’s World Cup

The British state-owned broadcaster’s refusal to show Qatar’s Opening Ceremony reeks of hypocrisy

Erdogan, Sisi shake hands on the sidelines of 2022 World Cup

In October, Egypt's Foreign Ministry cited Turkish interventions in Libya as a major obstacle for the normalization of ties

Blinken describes Israel, Qatar flights for World Cup as ‘historic step’

A few days prior, Israel and Qatar agreed to establish a temporary diplomatic office in Doha for the World Cup

Israel to establish consular office in Qatar ahead of World Cup

About 10,000 football fans who hold Israeli passports are expected to obtain temporary visas for the tournament and make a rare visit to the country

Planned talks between Qatar and Israel on World Cup cancelled: Report

The World Soccer Federation FIFA has confirmed that Israelis are able to purchase tickets for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Skyrocketing rent and resident evictions ahead of Qatar World Cup

The global sporting event has been mired in controversy over the abuse and deaths of thousands of migrants

Qatar sentences three to life imprisonment over criticism of election law

The detainees took part in protests against an election law they said treated their tribes as 'third-class citizens'

Emir of Qatar in Iran to strengthen bilateral ties

The two sides discussed the bolstering of bilateral ties, increased trade, the 2015 nuclear deal, the 2022 World Cup, and the Israeli murder of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqla Nasri

Qatar hit by more allegations of migrant abuse ahead of 2022 World Cup

Tens of thousands of migrant workers have travelled to Qatar since the kingdom was announced the host of the 2022 World Cup, only to find themselves working in slave-like conditions

Iran-US matched for World Cup amid rising political tensions

The draw for the 2022 World Cup pit the US and Iranian national teams against each other

Russia surpasses Iran and Syria as most sanctioned country in the world

Western sanctions placed on Russia after 22 February have surpassed the extent of sanctions on Iran, Syria, and North Korea

UAE to join forces with Israel for a joint 2030 World Cup bid

Both Israel and the UAE are trying to persuade other countries in the region to join the bid

Migrant workers in Qatar face abuse ahead of 2022 World Cup, says report