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Afghan women return to international stage in FIFA tournament

Soccer Football - Members of the Afghan Women's Refugee team pose for a team group during a selection camp at St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - August 26, 2025 REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo
Soccer Football - Members of the Afghan Women's Refugee team pose for a team group during a selection camp at St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - August 26, 2025 REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo

Trump’s push for Gulf to pay for rebuilding Gaza faces hurdles

While Gulf states were enthusiastic in endorsing US President Donald Trump's peace plan, they have specific reservations about unconditionally providing funding.
While Gulf states were enthusiastic in endorsing US President Donald Trump's peace plan, they have specific reservations about unconditionally providing funding.

FIFA tournament featuring Afghan women's refugee team relocated to Morocco from UAE

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Members of the Afghan Women's Refugee team pose for a team group during a selection camp at St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - August 26, 2025 REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Members of the Afghan Women's Refugee team pose for a team group during a selection camp at St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - August 26, 2025 REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo

UAE's Gargash calls for new approach to ending Middle East conflict

Diplomatic advisor to the United Arab Emirates President Anwar Gargash speaks with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni at the Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana
Diplomatic advisor to the United Arab Emirates President Anwar Gargash speaks with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni at the Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

Captain Muhammed Waseem proud after UAE qualify for cricket’s T20 World Cup

UAE's captain Muhammad Waseem takes a catch to dismiss Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz in the Asia Cup T20 cricket match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sept 17, 2025.
UAE's captain Muhammad Waseem takes a catch to dismiss Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz in the Asia Cup T20 cricket match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sept 17, 2025.

Planning underway for international force in Gaza, says US adviser

An Israeli tank manoeuvres in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, September 28, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
An Israeli tank manoeuvres in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, September 28, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Coach Lopetegui heralds history makers Qatar after sealing World Cup qualification

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 14, 2025 Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui reacts REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 14, 2025 Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui reacts REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari

Qatar book World Cup slot as second-half headers sink UAE

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 14, 2025 Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi scores their first goal REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 14, 2025 Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi scores their first goal REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari

UAE move closer to World Cup as late goals seal win over Oman

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - United Arab Emirates v Oman - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 11, 2025 United Arab Emirates' Marcus Meloni celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - United Arab Emirates v Oman - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 11, 2025 United Arab Emirates' Marcus Meloni celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari

Global Design: Futuristic, dreamy Doha for design lovers

Doha is a design destination with architectural marvels like the Islamic Art Museum.
Doha is a design destination with architectural marvels like the Islamic Art Museum.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.