UNCOVERED: 48 - The Untold Story

Dina Asher-Smith not thinking about the past ahead of world title defence

Asher-Smith is in the USA ahead of the start of the World Championships.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Wales and England fans set for stadium alcohol ban during Qatar World Cup games

Final confirmation of alcohol drinking guidelines will come before the tournament, which starts in Doha on November 21

Wales Online · Jul 8, 2022

Iran, Oman Discuss Nuclear Talks

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi discussed with Iran's chief negotiator Ali Bagheri-Kani the latest developments on the nuclear agreement known as the "Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action" (JCPOA). The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement carried out by the state-run Agency (ISNA), saying Bagheri-Kani held consultations with Busaidi on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 8, 2022

Iran FM Blames US for Failing to Show 'Political Initiative' at Doha Talks

Iran’s foreign minister blamed the US for the failure of indirect talks sponsored by the EU in the Qatari capital, Doha. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian also accused Washington of failing to present a “political initiative” that would have given stagnant negotiations a much-needed push.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 5, 2022

Work to Be Completed Well before World Cup, Say Organizers

Building work in Qatar's capital Doha, host of the 2022 World Cup, will be completed "well before the tournament", the event's CEO promised qualifying teams on Monday. Referring to the many construction sites visible in the city at the opening of a two-day seminar bringing together representatives of the 32…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022

Iran's Chief Nuclear Negotiator Arrives in Moscow on Unannounced Visit

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri-Kani arrived in Moscow on an unannounced visit after the talks between Tehran and Washington ended in Doha. The Russian Permanent Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna announced the visit on its Twitter account. However, Iranian media outlets did not report the news. Bagheri-Kani…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 3, 2022

Tehran Insists on Continuing Nuclear Talks amid Western Pessimism

Iranian officials insisted on maintaining indirect negotiations with Washington, amid pessimism among Westrn diplomats about reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement, after the failure of the latest round hosted by Doha. “Following Doha talks, we will coordinate with the EU on the next stage of talks,” Iranian Ambassador to the United…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 2, 2022

US, Taliban Talk Earthquake Aid, Foreign Reserves in Doha

Talks between the United States and the Taliban continued in Doha earlier this week to discuss earthquake aid, the State Department said Friday, months after the two parties last met in the Qatari capital in March.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 2, 2022

Exclusive-Chances for Iran nuclear deal worse after Doha talks -U.S. official

The chances of reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are worse after indirect U.S.-Iranian talks in Doha that ended without progress, a senior U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.

Reuters · Jun 30, 2022

Taliban to Meet US on Releasing Frozen Afghan Funds after Quake

The United States and the Taliban plan talks Thursday in Qatar on unlocking some of Afghanistan's reserves following a devastating earthquake, officials said, with Washington seeking ways to ensure the money goes to help the population. The White House said it is working "urgently" on the effort, but a member…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 30, 2022