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Why Al-Jazeera is silent on Qatar’s dubious human rights records, but gets vocal on India and its democracy
As a media outlet that has hired journalists mostly from the West, Al-Jazeera is the heady cocktail of the white supremacist syndrome and the Middle Eastern complex vis-à-vis India
FIFA World Cup 2022: How Qatar has shown liberalism is a weapon of mass distraction
How did Qatar manage a press freedom ranking of 119, when India was ranked much worse at 150? And in what sense is Al-Jazeera free?
Beer ban, radical sermons and more: The influence of Islam on the Qatar World Cup
It is hard to miss how the Qatar World Cup is restrictive. There is a ban on beer sales at the stadiums and the import of pork is outlawed. That's not all. A look at how religion has come into focus at the major sporting event
FIFA rebuked after urging World Cup teams to focus on football in Qatar over politics
Rights group Amnesty strongly criticised FIFA, calling on the organisation to take human rights issues seriously.
Unpaid wages top complaint of Qatar migrant workers ahead of FIFA World Cup: UN
Qatar, where the World Cup starts on 20 November, has been widely criticised over conditions for migrant workers, as well as rights for women and the LGBTQ community.
Ukraine football federations asks FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup
The call was made three weeks before Iran are due to face England in the first Group B game in Qatar. The group also includes the United States and Wales.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Title contenders, big stars, format, unmissable games
FIFA World Cup 2022: Thirty-two teams, 64 matches, 29 days. The first World Cup in the Middle East. The tournament starts 20 November.
World Cup will help Qatar battle 'prejudice': FIFA president Gianni Infantino
FIFA awarded the World Cup to Qatar in 2010. It has since spent billions of dollars on preparations but has faced intense scrutiny over human rights.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar emir slams 'unprecedented' campaign against hosts
World Cup hosts Qatar have faced constant scrutiny over their treatment of foreign workers as well as LGBTQ and women's rights.
FIFA World Cup 2022: 'Forget the controversies and focus on football' in Qatar, says Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane was an ambassador for Qatar's successful bid to stage the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In-form Neymar Jr. eyes to break Brazil's record scorer Pelé's 77 goals
Neymar Jr. with 74 goals is just three goals behind Pele's 77 goals for Brazil. The Brazilian forward has matured over the period after the last FIFA World Cup.
Amid LGBTQ activists concern, Qatar emir says no 'discrimination' at FIFA World Cup
After comments by Qatari officials this year, FIFA reaffirmed that LGBTQ rainbow flags would be allowed around stadiums.
FIFA quash Chile and Peru's appeal to kick Ecuador out of 2022 Qatar World Cup
With just over nine weeks until the opening game on 20 Nov, Chile or Peru can still appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
India seventh in tickets sold for 2022 FIFA World Cup: Report
Indians are among the leading buyers of the 2022 FIFA World Cup tickets despite the national team not qualifying for the tournament in Qatar.
Qatar deports migrants after protesting against unpaid wages: Labour rights group
Qatar's government had earlier said that "a number of protesters were detained for breaching public security laws".
Temperature, cameras, drones, dark suits: Qatar's ground control in place for World Cup disasters
Qatar Stadium organisers say the control centre, bristling with alarms and sensors, will set a benchmark for global sports events which must guard against terrorism, natural disasters and hooligans.
Surprise date-change overshadows FIFA World Cup's 100-day countdown
The sudden move to bring forward Qatar's match against Ecuador by 24 hours -- to make it the gala opening match -- has only added to the public relations concerns as the conservative host country counters criticism of its rights record and fan worries about what to expect when they arrive
FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar's ground control to be on alert against terrorism, natural disasters and hooligans
Organisers say the control centre, bristling with alarms and sensors, will set a benchmark for global sports events which must guard against terrorism, natural disasters and hooligans, as well as leaking water pipes.
FIFA officially advances World Cup by a day, to start with Qatar vs Ecuador on 20 November
Qatari organisers, who have spent billions of dollars preparing for the event, immediately welcomed FIFA's gesture.
Qatar World Cup to commence a day earlier than planned: Reports
According to the current schedule, Senegal and the Netherlands play the first game on November 21, followed by the official inauguration match between Qatar and Ecuador.