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Podcast on the World Cup: Is it okay to watch?: The World Cup in Qatar was made possible by corruption and a reality by exploitation. Is there nevertheless a ...
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Podcast on the World Cup: Is it okay to watch?: The World Cup in Qatar was made possible by corruption and a reality by exploitation. Is there nevertheless a ...
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Spanish PM suspends public duties after wife’s corruption investigation: Pedro Sánchez says he will announce decision on his political future next week
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Quick Glance: Spanish PM Contemplates Resignation Amid Wife's Corruption Probe
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considering stepping down after allegations of corruption involving his wife.
- Sánchez will announce a decision on his political future next week and has temporarily canceled public duties.
- The investigation against Sánchez's wife was initiated due to allegations of receiving favors from companies that secured government contracts.
Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez halts public duties as wife faces inquiry: Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
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Qatar Will Host Meeting to Discuss Ukrainian Proposal to End War: National security advisors and senior officials from around the world are set to meet in Doha ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/qatar-will-host-meeting-to-discuss-ukrainian-proposal-to-end-war
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/
Quick Glance: Freezing of London Property Following ICIJ Report
- Roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists revealed that the London townhouse remained untouched by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official, U.K. authorities froze Igor Komarov's property.
- In February, the ongoing connection between Komarov and the townhouse in Herbert Crescent - a prime location in Central London - was highlighted. The property was acquired in 2007 for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company under his control.
- Instead of directly listing Komarov, a trust was indicated as the beneficial owner of the BVI company, Wastom Holdings Ltd., in the submissions under the U.K.'s Register of Overseas Entities.
- It is suggested that the British Government should now disclose details about trusts overseeing properties directly or through companies. This transparency measure would aid in uncovering assets owned by Putin's associates and corrupt individuals, leaving them no refuge.
Germany Arrests 10 for Illicitly Providing Residence Permits to Wealthy Foreigners
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Erdogan must not roll out the red carpet for Hamas: The photos of the Turkish president with the Hamas boss in Istanbul are irritating. Courting the terrorist ...
nzz.ch/meinung/erdogan-darf-der-hamas-nicht-den-roten-teppich-ausrollen-ld.1827403
Quick Glance: Turkey Should Not Provide Sanctuary to Hamas
- The images of the meeting between the Turkish President and the Hamas leader in Istanbul are causing unease. Supporting the terrorist organization is problematic. The Islamists are no longer suitable as negotiating partners for resolving the Middle East conflict.
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Hamas leader Ismail Haniya with a certain statesmanship and drew parallels between Hamas and Turkish insurgents. Turkey adamantly refuses to categorize Hamas as a terrorist organization.
- Speculations are arising about a potential relocation of Hamas leaders from Qatar to Turkey. Qatar is under pressure due to its closeness to Islamists. Turkey could be an appealing choice for Hamas.
- Moving the Hamas headquarters to Turkey would be a provocation towards Israel and its allies. Hamas has discredited itself as a reliable negotiating partner. A political resolution of the Middle East conflict should exclude the involvement of Hamas.
South Korea men's soccer team falls to Indonesia, misses Paris Olympics: DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- South Korea will miss the men's soccer tournament at the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Sports/South-Korea-men-s-soccer-team-falls-to-Indonesia-misses-Paris-Olympics
Quick Glance: South Korea's Olympic Qualification Hopes Dashed by Indonesia Defeat
- South Korea's men's soccer team will miss out on the Olympic football tournament for the first time since 1984 after a loss to Indonesia in the Under-23 Asian Cup quarterfinals that went to a penalty shootout.
- Indonesia secured a spot in the last four teams by winning the penalty shootout 11-10, with the game ending 2-2 after extra time.
- Despite Jeong Sang-bin's equalizer with 14 minutes left, and being down to 10 players due to a red card for Lee Young-jun, Lee Kang-hee missed his shot in the shootout, allowing Pratama Arhan to score the winning goal.
- Japan emerged victorious against host Qatar in a 4-2 extra-time win, maintaining their path towards an eighth consecutive Olympic appearance. Saudi Arabia will face Uzbekistan, and Iraq will meet Vietnam. The fourth-placed team will have a playoff against Guinea in May to secure a place in Paris.
UK’s Giant New LNG Tank Clears Way for More Qatari Supply: A project that will expand UK gas storage next year has been touted as a boon for Europe’s energy ...
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Hamas leader Ismail Hanija: How he controls the terrorist group from Qatar: Hamas leader Ismail Hanija has lost three children and at least three grandchildren ...
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Cypriot Auditors Report to EU Prosecutor Irregularities Plaguing EU-Funded Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18665-cypriot-auditors-report-to-eu-prosecutor-irregularities-plaguing-eu-funded-project
Qatar reconsiders mediator role between Hamas and Israel: Gulf state complains of ‘narrow interests’ of politicians in apparent reaction to US congressman
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Behind the scenes, between the lines: The details you need to know about Hersh's hostage video
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-798530
Quick Glance: Hamas Official Proposes Disarming for Two-State Solution
- Hamas is open to a five-year truce with Israel and conversion to a political party if a Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders, a significant concession by the group committed to Israel’s destruction.
- Al-Hayya expressed Hamas' willingness to join the Palestine Liberation Organization and dissolve its military wing if a sovereign Palestinian state is formed in the West Bank and Gaza.
Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/hamad-international-in-doha-named-world-s-best-airport-changi-falls-to-second
Former Venezuelan Oil Minister and Vice President Arrested for Corruption: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18646-former-venezuelan-oil-minister-and-vice-president-arrested-for-corruption
Turkey, Iraq, Qatar and UAE sign transportation deal that hopes to connect Gulf to Europe
middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-iraq-qatar-and-uae-sign-transportation-deal-would-connect-gulf-europe
Amid increased pressure, Hamas leadership mulls leaving Qatar | LIVE UPDATES: Haniyeh, the top Hamas official in Qatar, to meet with Turkey’s Islamist president ...
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Qatar hails mediation ‘milestone’ as it hosts freed Ukrainian, Russian kids: Twenty reunited Ukrainian, Russian families are in Doha to receive support as part ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/qatar-hails-mediation-milestone-as-it-hosts-freed-ukrainian-russian-kids
Football: Japan beat Qatar, close in on Olympic qualification - The Mainichi: DOHA (Kyodo) -- Japan took a big step toward the Paris Olympic men's football ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240426/p2g/00m/0sp/033000c
Korea defeat Japan to win group in Olympic football qualifiers; Indonesia up next in quarters
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/600_373244.html
Mood in the AfD: “The hut seems to be on fire”: Suspicion of espionage, bribes, corruption: the AfD is under considerable pressure. SPIEGEL editor Ann-Katrin ...
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Qatar Foreign Ministry: No justification to end Hamas’ presence in Doha: DUBAI: Qatar said on Tuesday there was no justification to end the presence of an office ...
arabnews.com/node/2497751/middle-east
Keep an eye out for ICIJ’s latest investigation #SwaziSecrets based on a leak from a financial intelligence unit in an African country ... Show more
Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid corruption probe: Vietnamese state media outlet VN Express reports that the head of Vietnam’s Parliament ...
apnews.com/article/vietnam-corruption-parliament-vuong-dinh-hue-resign-8fcb6f1bedc44b55c9ce66cd10fd33cb
US prosecutors push to seize apartment tied to Congolese president in luxury Trump complex - ICIJ
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Mykola Solskyj: Ukrainian agriculture minister apparently involved in corruption: The EU had made the fight against corruption a condition for Ukraine's ...
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Olyroos miss out on Paris Olympic Games qualification after 0-0 draw with Qatar at Under-23 Asian Cup
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-22/olyroos-miss-out-on-paris-olympic-games/103752198
Nepal president asks visiting Qatari emir to help free student held hostage by Hamas
english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2024/04/24/nepal-president-asks-visiting-qatari-emir-to-help-free-student-held-hostage-by-hamas
Turkey's Erdogan meets with Haniyeh as Hamas leaders deny they may leave Qatar: Two Hamas leaders said a Wall Street Journal report that the group's political ...
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/palestinians/2024-04-20/ty-article/.premium/turkeys-erdogan-meets-with-haniyeh-as-hamas-leaders-deny-they-may-leave-qatar/0000018e-fc5d-de5a-a9ef-ff7d9f5f0000
Ukraine agriculture minister released on bail in $7m corruption case: Ukraine has pledged to bolster its anticorruption efforts as part of its bid for European ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/ukraine-detains-agriculture-minister-in-7m-corruption-case
Russia detains deputy of defence minister Shoigu for corruption: Russian security services detained one of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's deputies on suspicion ...
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The central bank in a tiny African country tried to block a suspicious banking venture. Then the king’s allies intervened. - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/swazi-secrets/eswatini-farmers-bank-rijkenberg-belumbu/
Quick Glance: Struggle for a Bank License in Africa
- Farmers Bank battles for a license in Eswatini, sparking conflicts with the central bank and the monarchy.
- The finance minister's unusual ties to the bank raise concerns, including his involvement in the choice of location.
- The bank's lack of transparency about its funding and ownership raises suspicions at the central bank.
- Despite numerous uncertainties and questionable documents, Farmers Bank eventually secures a license after political pressure.
Qatari official: Jews are murderers of prophets; October 7th is only a ‘prelude’: Ovations sound as Essa Al-Nassr, member of the Gulf state’s legislative body ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/qatari-official-jews-are-murderers-of-prophets-october-7th-is-only-a-prelude-798358
World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad
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The Rotenberg Files - OCCRP: When the oligarch brothers Boris and Arkady Rotenberg were sanctioned for being part of Putin's inner circle ...
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Gaza ceasefire talks hit stumbling block, mediator Qatar says: Qatar's PM says talks between Israel and Hamas on a hostages release deal are in a "delicate ...
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+++ Livestream +++: This is how the Bundestag debates the AfD's espionage affair: Suspicion of bribes, espionage and corruption: At the request of the traffic ...
spiegel.de/politik/afd-bundestag-debattiert-live-ueber-die-spionage-affaere-a-1dc0a4d2-1716-4196-80e3-b0678d070c80
Qatar says it is reconsidering hostage talks mediator role after suffering ‘damage’
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-17-2024/
Russian Asset Tracker - OCCRP: Introducing a project to track down and catalogue the vast wealth held outside Russia by oligarchs and key figures close to ...
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Gaza girl, 5, is learning to live with one leg and untold loss: Israel-Hamas war: In Qatar's capital, a compound housing Palestinian medical evacuees from Gaza ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-04-24/gaza-palestinian-israel-war-medical-evacuees-amputees-children-treatment-doha-qatar
Ecuador Arrests Judges, Lawyers and Police Officers for Helping Criminals: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18630-ecuador-arrests-judges-lawyers-and-police-officers-for-helping-criminals
NGO: Ivory Trafficking Continues in Europe Despite Tougher Regulations: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18655-ngo-ivory-trafficking-continues-in-europe-despite-tougher-regulations
Talks between Israel and Hamas are stuck, but continue to feed political interests throughout the region
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/2024-04-21/ty-article/.premium/israel-hamas-talks-are-stuck-but-continue-to-feed-political-interests-across-the-region/0000018e-ffac-d6a0-a9ef-ffbc5ffc0000
Qatar's emir arrives in Bangladesh for visit, Bangladesh seeking to boost its energy security
wionews.com/videos/qatars-emir-arrives-in-bangladesh-for-visit-bangladesh-seeking-to-boost-its-energy-security-714170
Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': Mediator Qatar: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-talks-gaza-truce-stalling-mediator-qatar-4272226
Oman handball team record thrilling win over Qatar in GCC Youth Games: Oman beat Qatar with a last-gasp goal to win 29-28
timesofoman.com/article/144782-oman-handball-team-record-thrilling-win-over-qatar-in-gcc-youth-games
Hamas has ‘moved goal post’ on hostage talks, says State Dept: WASHINGTON: Palestinian militant group Hamas has “moved the goal post” and changed its demands in ...
arabnews.com/node/2497511/world
Chile Arrests Dozens in Crackdown on Transnational Gang ‘Los Trinitarios’: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/18645-chile-arrests-dozens-in-crackdown-on-transnational-gang-los-trinitarios
Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab: Mykola Solsky promises ‘maximum openness’ in probe into illegal acquisition of state-owned land.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/ukraines-agriculture-minister-named-as-suspect-in-7m-corruption-case
Israel, Hamas, Iran, the US and Qatar: How Billions Bolstered a Mediator Role: On today’s Big Take podcast, how and why Qatar found itself at the center of one ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/israel-hamas-iran-the-us-and-qatar-how-billions-bolstered-a-mediator-role
Exclusive | Hamas Explores Moving Political Headquarters Out of Qatar: Such a step could upend fragile talks to free Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza.
wsj.com/world/middle-east/hamas-explores-moving-political-headquarters-out-of-qatar-8a3a794b
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-18-24/
Hezbollah says 3 operatives killed; IDF strikes in south Lebanon for third time today
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-20-2024/
Doha: What to See and Do in Qatar's Rising Art Boomtown: Qatar’s capital is aiming to become a culture hub—and boost its global image—with a host of museums ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-26/doha-what-to-see-and-do-in-qatar-s-rising-art-boomtown
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Ukraine's prime minister says, if passed, $60B U.S. aid package will be critical: Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discusses on NPR's All Things Considered ...
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Richest Middle East Families: Qatar’s Al Thanis Use $150 Billion for Influence: The Al Thani family’s fortune is poised to swell alongside the expansion of the ...
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Qatar accuses Israel of not being serious about ceasefire talks: Foreign Ministry condemns comments made by Israeli ministers as Doha continues to reassess ...
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/23/qatar-hamas-gaza-ceasefire/
Ogun student gets scholarships to 14 foreign varsities: 17-year-old, Oluwafemi Ositade, a member of the Class of 2023 of The Ambassadors College, Ota ...
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Qatar 're-evaluating' mediator role in Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Qatar’s prime minister said that the country is re-evaluating its role as a mediator between ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/qatar-re-evaluating-mediator-role-in-israel-gaza-ceasefire-talks
Ukraine provides Qatar with list of 561 children taken by Russia : Ukraine has provided Qatar with a list containing the names of 561 Ukrainian children who have ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7453024/
Hamas rejects latest Gaza truce proposal, demands permanent ceasefire: Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar ...
euronews.com/2024/04/14/hamas-rejects-latest-gaza-truce-proposal-demands-permanent-ceasefire
Qatar reassessing its role as mediator between Israel and Hamas : Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday (Apr 17) told a ...
wionews.com/world/qatar-reassessing-its-role-as-mediator-between-israel-and-hamas-712420
Corruption in Ukraine: Investor claims to be blackmailed out of tens of millions of euros. High-ranking officials in the country are said to be involved in ...
weltwoche.ch/daily/korruption-in-der-ukraine-investor-behauptet-um-dutzende-von-millionen-euro-erpresst-zu-werden-darin-verstrickt-sein-sollen-hochrangige-beamte-des-landes/
AfD leader Tino Chrupalla on Caren Miosga: The Krah question: "There is corruption in every party": On ARD, AfD chairman Tino Chrupalla let the accusations ...
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Quick Glance: AfD Leader Chrupalla: Self-Presentation and Critical Discussion
- Caren Miosga presents AfD leader Tino Chrupalla as a friendly next-door painter who evades critical questions.
- The discussion touches on the Russia ties of AfD politicians, lack of evidence, and sexism within the party.
- Chrupalla portrays himself as a down-to-earth private individual with vague political ambitions.
- Topics like economic policy, labor shortages, childcare, and integration are discussed, while critical confrontations fall flat.
Qatar’s Hamad Airport now best in the world: PETALING JAYA: Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has wrested the title of “World’s Best Airport” from Singapore ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/19/qatars-hamad-airport-now-best-in-the-world
Carlos Yulo back home after FIG World Cup victory: Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo arrived in the Philippines on Monday after his successful campaign in the 2024 ...
news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/4/22/carlos-yulo-back-home-after-fig-world-cup-victory-2110
Truong My Lan: Is Vietnam's corruption fight going too far?: Billionaire Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for embezzling the equivalent of 3% of ...
dw.com/en/truong-my-lan-is-vietnams-corruption-fight-going-too-far/a-68840804
Senior Russian Military Official Held on Corruption Charges Involving Defense Deals
wsj.com/world/russia/senior-russian-military-official-held-on-corruption-charges-involving-defense-deals-1c232b85
Maduro Proposes Reform Allowing Life Sentences for Corruption: Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro proposed a constitutional reform to allow life sentences in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-13/maduro-proposes-reform-allowing-life-sentences-for-corruption
Whitewashing Qatar: The reporting from Doha is disappointing - opinion: The bottom line: Qatar is a fundamentally dangerous and disingenuous actor that falsely ...
jpost.com/opinion/article-796603
Aussie Olympics hopes dashed in heartbreak: Australia won’t be represented at this year’s Olympic Games men’s football tournament after the Olyroos’ limp AFC ...
news.com.au/sport/football/olyroos-fail-to-qualify-for-the-paris-olympics-after-heartbreak-at-under23-asian-cup/news-story/ef494a38e509ca539aef56b4cddab1df
Qatar confirms Gaza ceasefire talks have stalled: The negotiations were overshadowed by Iran’s attack on Israel at the weekend
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/17/qatar-confirms-gaza-ceasefire-talks-have-stalled/
Luxury yachts and other myths: How Republican lawmakers echo Russian propaganda: Russian regime propaganda has steadily taken root in America’s political ...
nbcnews.com/politics/luxury-yachts-myths-republican-lawmakers-echo-russian-propaganda-rcna147293
Mossad: Hamas rejected latest ceasefire-hostage deal proposal: Qatar, Egypt and the United States tabled an outline for the ceasefire and hostage negotiation but ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-mossad-hamas-rejected-latest-ceasefire-hostage-deal-proposal
Qatar to challenge U.S. as top LNG exporter with new expansion: TOKYO -- Qatar plans to significantly boost production of liquefied natural gas even with ...
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Erdogan speaks to Qatari Emir, calls for cooperation to stop Israeli attacks: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke by telephone with Qatar's Emir Sheikh ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797282
Iran warns Israel against ‘slightest’ response to weekend attack: Any strike will be met with severe, extensive, painful response, Raisi tells Qatar’s emir
gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-warns-israel-against-slightest-response-to-weekend-attack-1.102186080
Defence minister considering Mapisa-Nqakula's request for legal assistance: Defence minister Thandi Modise says she has received a request by her predecessor ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-19-defence-minister-considering-mapisa-nqakulas-request-for-legal-assistance/
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