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Is World Cup 2026 the most political tournament in football history?
Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan attacked hours after US strikes Iran
Gulf and European states raise concern over Iran's nuclear programme
Former US ambassador on Trump's 'complicated' relationship with Netanyahu
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup pulled days before tournament starts
Mediators propose Hamas disarmament in exchange for Israeli withdrawal
Trump and Iran envoy express optimism over deal
For the German chancellor, it's one battle after another
The Middle East needs a durable peace
Shadi's take on concerns about US visas for the World Cup
Iraq faces the risk of being dragged back into war as Iran and Israel trade blows
World Cup visitors to the US may not get a warm welcome
Here, there and everywhere: Washington becomes Trump Town as he remakes US capital
Shadi's take on the US-backed Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
War with Iran: Will US Senate vote to limit Trump's power?
Hamas sets conditions for disarmament talks under Trump's Gaza plan