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Kenyan single mothers ‘trapped’ in Saudi Arabia as exit visas denied to children born outside marriage
Domestic workers who fled abusive employers say their children are not eligible for birth certificates, medical care or education – yet cannot leave. . A Guardian investigation has found women ...The Guardian - 9h -
Bashar al-Assad denies planning exit from Syria
Deposed leader makes first comments since fleeing to MoscowFinancial Times - 1d -
Saudi Arabia Wants to be a Force at the World Cup. Can It?
The 2034 host is facing up to small crowds, flatlining domestic standards and poor national team results.The New York Times - 3d -
Homeless single father wants home for his children
Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.BBC News - 6d -
How Saudi Arabia weaponised Cristiano Ronaldo and co to legitimise World Cup bid
In the marble white offices of Riyadh’s opulent royal palaces, the only man with a worry in the world in recent weeks had been Sir Keir Starmer. The Prime Minister flew in to meet the crown prince ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Why Saudi Arabia Being Awarded the 2034 World Cup Is So Controversial
Human-rights groups have criticized Saudi Arabia’s suitability to stage the finals since before the country launched a formal bid to host.The New York Times - 6d -
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on WednesdayABC News - 6d -
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccerABC News - 6d -
Trump organization officially launches new Saudi Arabia tower
Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, officially announced the company’s first project in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, which consists of a 47 floor building. “Incredibly ...The Hill - 6d -
Saudi Arabia awarded 2034 World Cup, drawing criticism from human rights groups
The 2034 World Cup was officially awarded to Saudi Arabia, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced Wednesday following a virtual congress.NBC News - 6d -
Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: what will the 2034 tournament look like?
It will be in the winter again and many stadiums and hotels are yet to be built but there is a genuine love for the sport. Fifa’s bid evaluation report left no doubt: Saudi Arabia had put together ...The Guardian - 6d -
FIFA Bends Own Rules to Give Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup
Critics objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.The New York Times - 6d -
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup football host by Fifa – live
Saudi Arabia confirmed despite human rights concerns A history of World Cup sportswashing | And email Niall Gianni Infantino is seated alongside the general secretary, Mattias Grafström, ...The Guardian - 6d -
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and Spain, Portugal and Morocco as co-hosts of the 2030 tournament
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and Spain, Portugal and Morocco as co-hosts of the 2030 tournamentABC News - 6d -
Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as host of 2034 World Cup
Kingdom’s unopposed bid for sporting event ratified by football’s governing body on WednesdayFinancial Times - 6d -
Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
Fifa confirms the 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will serve as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.BBC News - 6d -
FIFA faces backlash as Saudi Arabia chosen to host 2034 World Cup
There was controversy over the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup due to the country's human rights record.CBS News - 6d -
Ros Atkins on... Saudi Arabia hosting 2034 World Cup
After Fifa awards Saudi Arabia the hosting rights for the men's 2034 World Cup, BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at how we got here and the controversies surrounding the decision.BBC News - 6d -
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
Fifa congress waves through bid for men’s tournament England’s FA supports decision in bizarre virtual congress Fifa has set the seal on one of the most controversial decisions in its tumultuous ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘Many migrant workers will die’: the likely human cost of awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Millions of migrants will build stadiums, transport networks and hotels. But testimonies from Bangladeshis who have worked there suggest abuse is deeply entrenched in the Gulf kingdom. When ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
FA set to back Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid
The FA is set to back Saudi Arabia's controversial bid to host the 2034 World Cup.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
With the US and Saudi Arabia growing in power, Uefa and co must adapt to survive | Philipp Lahm
The organisation of sporting competitions needs reform to put the north and east of the continent back on the map. Europe must realise that the world does what it wants. In politics as in football. ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab
From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics. Saudi Arabia’s football history is lengthy and the country has long been one of the ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
FA warned to avoid protest at meeting unless boycotting Saudi Arabia World Cup
Saudi Arabia will host 2034 men’s World Cup FA yet to disclose how it will approach vote The Football Association board has been warned by voices in internal discussions to avoid protesting at ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Trump Organization leases brand to 2 new projects in Saudi Arabia
The Trump Organization says it has leased its brand to two new real estate projects in Saudi Arabia just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White HouseABC News - Dec. 9 -
World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA
The inevitable result has been clear since last yearABC News - Dec. 9 -
Starmer says UK strengthening defence partnership with Saudi Arabia as charities criticise human rights record – UK politics live
Amnesty International UK says prime minister needs to ‘challenge repression of human rights defenders’ as he meets crown prince. Q: [From Christopher Hope from GB News] Do you want to cut the ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues
The United Nations’ top human rights official has pledged to try to ensure migrant labor standards in Saudi Arabia are “properly respected” around soccer's 2034 World CupABC News - Dec. 9 -
Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be ratified by Fifa despite rights violations
Gulf state awarded the tournament amid accusations of ‘sportswashing’ over exploitation of its migrant workforce. Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid victory is a crushing defeat for migrant workers’ ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
On These Apps, the Dark Promise of Mothers Sexually Abusing Children
Smartphone apps downloaded from Apple and Google can allow parents and other abusers to connect with pedophiles who pay to watch — and direct — criminal behavior.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
On secret military island, a mother strives to raise her children normally
Shanthi tried her best to create a sense of normality for her children on the remote British island Diego Garcia.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Fifa’s Infantino and Saudi Arabia 1, Football and human decency 0 | Jonathan Wilson
The World Cup has never seemed quite so far from its founder’s ideals as it does now with the confirmation of the 2034 hosts. The greatest trick the devil ever learned was to overwhelm the critical ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
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Saudi Arabia Is Losing Its Iron Grip on Global Oil Markets
Rising U.S. production and internal OPEC+ pressure limit the kingdom’s sway over prices. Trump is a new wild card.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
China’s ties with Saudi Arabia buoyed by green tech
Warming relations between Xi Jinping and Saudi crown prince complicate outlook for Trump administrationFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
A senior IOC official says scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose “no risk” to the OlympicsABC News - Dec. 3 -
Saudi Arabia's network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports have been detailed in research ahead of the kingdom being confirmed by FIFA next week as the 2034 World Cup hostABC News - Dec. 2 -
Saudi Arabia makes more than 900 sponsor deals in 2034 World Cup plan
Kingdom set to be awarded tournament in December Agreements also made with many football federations Saudi Arabia has struck more than 900 sponsorship deals across the sporting landscape and ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.The New York Times - Nov. 30 -
Visa delays crippling lives of hundreds of UK migrants - even when they have British children
Hundreds of migrants living in the UK are facing agonising delays in finding out if they can stay, despite some having British children. Most immigrants in the UK have to apply to extend their ...Yahoo Sports - Nov. 27