Heartbreak for Syria as Iran win nail-biting Asian Cup clash on penalties | Football News

Heartbreak for Syria as Iran win nail-biting Asian Cup clash on penalties | Football News

Iran scrape past underdogs Syria in a penalty shootout to set up a quarterfinal blockbuster against Japan. Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Qatar – What do you get when you take two football-mad countries, pit them against each other in a compact stadium and put a championship knockout berth on the…

South Korea beat Saudi Arabia on penalties to reach Asian Cup last eight | Football News

South Korea beat Saudi Arabia on penalties to reach Asian Cup last eight | Football News

South Korea beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling last-16 tie ended 1-1 in extra time at Education City Stadium in Qatar on Tuesday. After South Korea’s Cho Gue-sung equalised in second-half added time to cancel Abdullah Radif’s opener,…

Qatar PM says ‘good progress’ in Gaza truce, captives negotiations | Gaza News

Qatar PM says ‘good progress’ in Gaza truce, captives negotiations | Gaza News

Doha says intelligence officials from Egypt, Israel and the US are working to secure a Gaza truce and the release of captives. Qatar’s prime minister has said “good progress” was made during a meeting between intelligence officials from Egypt, Israel and the United States over the weekend to discuss a…

‘Sport is part of our resistance’: Palestine football chief Jibril Rajoub | Football News

‘Sport is part of our resistance’: Palestine football chief Jibril Rajoub | Football News

Doha, Qatar – Palestine’s football team made history by recording their first win in the AFC Asian Cup and qualifying for the knockout stage of the 2023 edition of the tournament in Qatar. Emotions ran high for the players on the pitch, their supporters in the stadium and Palestinians back…

These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated | Labour Rights

These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated | Labour Rights

This is the first article in a two-part series about alleged exploitation of Filipino domestic workers.  Hong Kong, China – The sizzling of chicken adobo – a sweet and savoury Filipino dish – fills the air of a high-rise apartment in Doha. It is Sunday, Andrea’s only day off, and…

Qatar ‘appalled’ at alleged Netanyahu criticism of mediation in Gaza war | Israel War on Gaza News

Qatar ‘appalled’ at alleged Netanyahu criticism of mediation in Gaza war | Israel War on Gaza News

Qatar has rebuked Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he allegedly criticised the Gulf country’s role as a mediator in the Gaza war as “problematic” in a leaked recording. At a meeting this week with the families of captives being held in Gaza, Netanyahu blamed Qatar for financing Hamas and…

Palestine enter Asian Cup 2023 knockouts with emphatic win over Hong Kong | Football News

Palestine enter Asian Cup 2023 knockouts with emphatic win over Hong Kong | Football News

Doha, Qatar – Palestine started their last group match of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 with their hopes of qualifying for the next round hanging by a thread, but ended it with an emphatic 3-0 win over Hong Kong and by sealing a last-16 spot. The compact Abdullah bin Khalifa…