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DOHA: If it was the luck of the draw that sent Japan and Tunisia to Monterrey, Mexico, to contest the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history, then it was luck that was enhanced significantly by football’s rapid and relatively...

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London: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has received a commendation from the UK-based Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) in the 2026...

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Frankfurt, Germany: A collision between two goods trains in Germany killed a railway worker involved in overnight shunting operations, the Munich fire brigade...

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FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA, American Heart Association partner to educate fans on cardiac arrests, CPR

Miami: The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced partnering with the American Heart Association (AHA) to educate FIFA...

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