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In what appears to be a major development in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a potential ceasefire and significant hostage release are reportedly close to being finalized on Tuesday. This breakthrough could mark a pivotal moment in the hostilities that have lasted for more than a month. Here...

China’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers are enhancing their trading desks in London and Singapore to manage their growing supply portfolios in the volatile global market, Reuters reports. This move positions them against global giants like Shell, BP (NYSE:BP), and TotalEnergies (NYSE:...

We are reading reports in Qatari media that Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) has been acquired by our preferred bidder, Sheikh Jassim. The reports are being printed in Qatari state media, which Jassim’s father owns a stake in. British media has started cautiously reporting on the news, too; as...

Despite substantial progress in the combat against money laundering and terrorism financing, Qatar is being urged to improve its criminal justice response, especially in relation to terrorist financing, said the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The Gulf state, known for its wealth and...

Billionaire Elon Musk made sports headlines in August 2022 with a tweet that he was buying English Premier League team Manchester United. Musk said the tweet was a joke, but new reports indicate that he may be taking a closer look at the team. Here’s the latest on the potential sale...

English Premier League team Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) could be getting closer to an announcement of the sale of the team or a partial stake. Here’s the latest for investors to know. What Happened: The Glazer family, which owns Manchester United, announced in November that it was...

Elon Musk was spotted with former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Soccer World Cup Final in Qatar on Sunday. What Happened: Musk was seen standing with his arms crossed next to Kushner during the final match between Argentina and France. Elon Musk and former US...

In a dramatic final match, Argentina defeated France on penalty kicks on Sunday to win the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The teams were tied 3-3 at the end of extra time. The final match was played at the Lusail stadium in the northern part of the city of Doha, Qatar in front of 90...

When American journalist Grant Wahl died Friday in Qatar, some people speculated that there may have been foul play involved. Some suggested that Wahl may have been harmed for wearing a rainbow pride t-shirt in protest of Qatar’s laws discriminating against gay people a little more...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google published its “Year in Search” report, highlighting the top searches of 2022. What Happened: Among the “how to pronounce…” questions, the one that topped the list in the U.S. was “How to...

France's Stephanie Frappart made history on Thursday when she became the first woman to take charge of a World Cup finals game during Costa Rica's match against Germany. The game itself made history: all three refs were women. Frappart, a football enthusiast since childhood led the first...

By Franca Quarneti via El Planteo If you paid attention, you may have seen it: a flag of the Argentine Cannabis Confederation, waving during the soccer games of the Argentine National Team at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. In fact, it is quite difficult not to lay your eyes on it, since the 420-friendly...

Qatar is not only hosting the FIFA World Cup but also a beauty contest for camels, where the animals of different breeds, sizes and ages are participating.  What Happened: The Qatar Camel Mzayen Club beauty contest, being held in Ash-Shahaniyah, has many Gulf countries competing in different...

Belgian police detained a dozen people on Sunday after Morocco‘s victory over Belgium in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar triggered riots in Brussels, with vehicles being set on fire. What Happened: The riots broke out in several places across Belgium where dozens of soccer fans – many of...

The World Cup starts and the surprises begin. The Argentinean team, directed by Lionel Scaloni and led by Lionel Messi, lost against Saudi Arabia which did not shine but took advantage of the few opportunities it had. The match ended 2-1, with 15 minutes added to the 90 minutes of regulation time....