Five Americans detained in Iran expected to be freed Monday, Iranian foreign ministry says | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Five Americans who have been imprisoned in Iran are expected to be released Monday…

U.S. clears way for release of $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds as part of prisoner swap deal

Washington — The Biden administration has cleared the way for the eventual release of five American citizens…

2022 FIFA World Cup host Qatar spied on ex-Swiss prosecutor amid bid concerns: Report

Qatar spied on a former Swiss attorney general’s private meeting with the FIFA president and bugged…

The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey | CNN

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Four things to watch out for in the Middle East in 2023 | CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter,…

The year in sport: A fond farewell for some, a glimpse of the future for others | CNN

CNN  —  An athlete, former jockey AP McCoy said earlier this year, is the only person…

David Beckham responds to criticism of his ambassadorial role at Qatar World Cup | CNN

CNN  —  English football great David Beckham has addressed criticism over his role as an ambassador…

It’s no great surprise that the European Parliament is engulfed in a corruption scandal | CNN

CNN  —  The European Union has spent the past few days reeling from one of the…

Lawmaker Eva Kaili, 3 others charged in alleged bribery scheme involving Qatar

A European Parliament member implicated in an alleged corruption scheme involving Qatar will remain in detention…

World Cup security guard dies after ‘fall’ while on duty at the Lusail Stadium | CNN

CNN  —  A Kenyan security guard who reportedly fell while on duty at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium…