Gulf | Jun 27, 2022 Golfers eager to play for Saudi-funded LIV Golf despite human rights concerns US golf media has been critical of LIV Golf, which is backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. But for many golfers — especially lesser-known ones — the league offers unparalleled financial opportunities.
Egypt | Jun 22, 2022 Soccer defeat against Ethiopia ignites Egyptian anger over Nile dam The Egyptian national soccer team’s defeat against Ethiopia awakened angry reactions at the political and sporting levels in Egypt, with some associating the victory to Ethiopia’s position on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Israel | Jun 16, 2022 IDF allows Israeli athletes to go to Turkey despite travel warning Five Israeli fencers who still serve in the army were allowed this morning to travel to Turkey for the European Championships despite the severe travel warning issued by Israeli authorities on Monday.
Gulf | Jun 7, 2022 Saudi golf league gains another star in Dustin Johnson, unable to woo Tiger Woods Golf legend Greg Norman, who heads the Saudi breakaway competition, said Woods was offered nearly $1 billion to play.
Iran | May 24, 2022 Will the FIFA World Cup help bridge Iran-US gaps? The US men's national soccer team is in the most politically charged group along with Iran and possibly Ukraine, among other teams.
Lebanon | May 22, 2022 Teenage Syrian refugees in Lebanon find cricket a welcome distraction Cricket is emerging as a tool for social transformation and improving Syrian refugees’ education.
Palestine | May 21, 2022 Palestinian wins world weightlifting championship in Greece In a first, Palestine wins gold and bronze medals at the weightlifting world championships despite the great challenges facing the sports sector in the Gaza Strip.
Tunisia | May 16, 2022 Women’s Tennis Association adds tournament in Tunisia following Ons Jabeur’s success Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur is quickly becoming one of the top competitors in the sport.
Saudi Arabia | May 11, 2022 Golf legend Greg Norman describes 'cultural change' in Saudi Arabia The Australian golfer, who now heads a Saudi-funded golf league, said he does not answer to the Saudi government and condemned the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in a recent interview.
Turkey | May 5, 2022 Turkish soccer in dire straits due to economic crisis, power struggles Turkey’s soccer sector has hit rock bottom as power struggles as well as financial and structural difficulties set in.
Iran says nuclear deal still possible despite Qatar talks setback Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jun 30, 2022
Iran says nuclear deal still possible despite Qatar talks setback Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jun 30, 2022
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