Recently, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, it has been reported that President Donald Trump asked Qatar for help in persuading Iran to cease hostilities. Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is said to have played a key mediating role, securing Iran's aRead more
Recently, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, it has been reported that President Donald Trump asked Qatar for help in persuading Iran to cease hostilities.
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is said to have played a key mediating role, securing Iran’s approval for a ceasefire with Israel after a direct request from Trump to Qatar’s Emir.
Despite India being the official host for the Asia Cup 2025, due to ongoing political tensions with Pakistan, the tournament is likely to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a neutral venue. Sri Lanka was also considered as a potential co-host, but the UAE appears to be the finalized choiceRead more
Despite India being the official host for the Asia Cup 2025, due to ongoing political tensions with Pakistan, the tournament is likely to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a neutral venue. Sri Lanka was also considered as a potential co-host, but the UAE appears to be the finalized choice for accommodating matches involving Pakistan.
See lessThis follows a precedent set in recent tournaments, such as the Champions Trophy 2025 and the 2023 Asia Cup, where India’s matches were played at neutral venues when Pakistan held the official hosting rights.