Manchester City mean business when they will travel to the United States to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup between June and July, defender Josko Gvardiol has stressed. The Premier League champions will represent England at the 32-club tournament alongside Chelsea in a bid to secure another piece of silverware and finish what has been a largely underwhelming campaign on a high. Kevin De Bruyne is not expected to feature for Pep Guardiola's side in any capacity at the Club World Cup, with the 33-year-old Belgian expected to part ways with Manchester City as the ongoing league campaign finishes. After a mixed bag season, Josko Gvardiol is looking forward to the Club World Cup and has doubled down on the importance of the tournament, stating that Manchester City will not slack off when they are in the United States. “I can't wait to have the opportunity to play there and maybe to achieve something really special,” the 23-year-old said in a recent interview with FIFA, as quoted by Manchester City's official website. “Of course, everyone wants to lift the trophy, but there is only one team who can lift it. Last year, we went on pre-season in America. I didn't expect we'd have so many fans there! When we went for a walk in New York, and there were just so many people following us. I think there will be a good atmosphere, not just at the stadiums, but also around the cities.

From hosting the 2022 World Cup to owning elite clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and pouring billions into European football leagues, this small Gulf nation has placed itself center stage on the global map.But behind the glittering surface of stadiums, billboards, and superstar athletes lies a far more troubling reality. According to multiple reports in the American press, Qatar is not just an emerging sports powerhouse; it is also a key player in financing international terrorism. (credit: REUTERS/FABRIZIO BENSCH)However, the question remains: How does the United States, which maintains a major military base in Qatar, continue to turn a blind eye to this double game? How can the world's leading superpower allow this tiny nation to serve as a lifeline for extremist Islam? Some even reward Qatar with awards, contracts, and favorable media coverage.One of the organizations receiving Qatari patronage is the International Union of Muslim Scholars. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. But behind the glittering surface of stadiums, billboards, and superstar athletes lies a far more troubling reality. According to multiple reports in the American press, Qatar is not just an emerging sports powerhouse; it is also a key player in financing international terrorism. (credit: REUTERS/FABRIZIO BENSCH)However, the question remains: How does the United States, which maintains a major military base in Qatar, continue to turn a blind eye to this double game? How can the world's leading superpower allow this tiny nation to serve as a lifeline for extremist Islam? Some even reward Qatar with awards, contracts, and favorable media coverage.One of the organizations receiving Qatari patronage is the International Union of Muslim Scholars. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. (credit: REUTERS/FABRIZIO BENSCH)However, the question remains: How does the United States, which maintains a major military base in Qatar, continue to turn a blind eye to this double game? How can the world's leading superpower allow this tiny nation to serve as a lifeline for extremist Islam? Some even reward Qatar with awards, contracts, and favorable media coverage.One of the organizations receiving Qatari patronage is the International Union of Muslim Scholars. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. (credit: REUTERS/FABRIZIO BENSCH)However, the question remains: How does the United States, which maintains a major military base in Qatar, continue to turn a blind eye to this double game? How can the world's leading superpower allow this tiny nation to serve as a lifeline for extremist Islam? Some even reward Qatar with awards, contracts, and favorable media coverage.One of the organizations receiving Qatari patronage is the International Union of Muslim Scholars. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. (credit: REUTERS/FABRIZIO BENSCH)However, the question remains: How does the United States, which maintains a major military base in Qatar, continue to turn a blind eye to this double game? How can the world's leading superpower allow this tiny nation to serve as a lifeline for extremist Islam? Some even reward Qatar with awards, contracts, and favorable media coverage.One of the organizations receiving Qatari patronage is the International Union of Muslim Scholars. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. However, the question remains: How does the United States, which maintains a major military base in Qatar, continue to turn a blind eye to this double game? How can the world's leading superpower allow this tiny nation to serve as a lifeline for extremist Islam? Some even reward Qatar with awards, contracts, and favorable media coverage.One of the organizations receiving Qatari patronage is the International Union of Muslim Scholars. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. Some even reward Qatar with awards, contracts, and favorable media coverage.One of the organizations receiving Qatari patronage is the International Union of Muslim Scholars. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. Some even reward Qatar with awards, contracts, and favorable media coverage.One of the organizations receiving Qatari patronage is the International Union of Muslim Scholars. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. Some even reward Qatar with awards, contracts, and favorable media coverage.One of the organizations receiving Qatari patronage is the International Union of Muslim Scholars. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. MANY COUNTRIES benefit from Qatari investments and prefer to ignore the darker side of its regime. Some even reward Qatar with awards, contracts, and favorable media coverage.One of the organizations receiving Qatari patronage is the International Union of Muslim Scholars. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. As of Q2 this year, Qatar ranks as the EU's third-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas, trailing only the US and Russia.At the same time, several mosques across Europe funded by Qatar have become hubs of radicalization and terrorist sympathies.Militarily and strategically, the US and Qatar share strong ties. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. While Qatar relies on the US for security, it is also a strategic asset for Washington.A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. A report by the National Association of Scholars, a US-based conservative academic watchdog, revealed that Qatar donated $4.7 billion to American academic institutions between 2001 and 2021.UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has maintained a notably warm relationship with Qatar. In 2018, Qatar signed a series of agreements with him, pledging $500 million to various UN programs and funding new offices in Doha.Qatar also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-TerrorismIRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. IRONICALLY, QATAR, which funds Hamas, also finances the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. As of October 31, 2023, Qatar was the office's top donor, providing nearly 40% of its total budget, almost $140 million.According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. According to Bloomberg, Qatar's sovereign wealth funds now control more than $450b. in assets worldwide, giving it powerful leverage over banks, investment firms, academic institutions, journalists, and politicians alike.And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. And Qatar's reach doesn't end on Earth; it extends into space. The country's satellite company, Es'hailSat, partnered with Eutelsat to launch two major communication satellites into orbit via the European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. The nation claims these are for defense, yet no one at the ESA seems to have asked: Why does Qatar need a military satellite?It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. It's not unreasonable to suspect that intelligence gathered via this satellite could be shared with Iran or used to disrupt Western satellite communications.The consequences are already evident: Terror networks are growing stronger, religious extremism is spreading, and Western democracies are struggling to combat the rising Islamist wave. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. The gap between Qatar's polished global image and its actual role in security destabilization is dangerous. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. If the West wants to preserve its values and independence, it must act decisively. That means enforcing transparency in foreign investments, requiring every sports club, university, and financial institution to disclose its funding sources.It also means legislating oversight over international sports bodies and enforcing accountability against countries that exploit the arena to whitewash regimes like Qatar's.Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. Qatar should be officially designated a state sponsor of terrorism, at least until it halts the flow of funds to terror-linked organizations.Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. Sanctions should be placed on journalists and influencers funded by Qatar, and their financial ties must be brought to light, even if that means challenging powerful interests.Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different. Qatar has successfully branded itself as a Western-friendly, open, touristic, and sporty nation. But the truth – repeatedly reported by American media – is starkly different.

Manage your account ... Chelsea's stance on a possible swoop for Kevin De Bruyne has been revealed in a new report as the Manchester City midfielder prepares for a new chapter ahead of leaving the club in the coming months. De Bruyne is set to part ways with the four-in-a-row Premier League champions after being told he is not part of Pep Guardiola's plans for the 2025-26 campaign, with the 33-year-old having struggled for fitness and consistency in the last 12-18 months. The Belgium international has – since announcing his upcoming departure – revealed he was left shocked when club bosses relayed their decision on his future as De Bruyne holds a firm belief he still has plenty to offer and compete at the highest level. It remains to be seen where the six-time Premier League winner will be playing next season as clubs across Europe, Saudi Arabia and the United States queue up to secure the arrival of one of the world's best midfielders. Aston Villa are the latest club in the Premier League known to have held internal talks over a potential move for De Bruyne after the Belgian refused to rule out staying in England and joining one of Manchester City's direct rivals. Clubs in the Major League Soccer and Saudi Arabia have held a long-standing interest in the Manchester City midfielder, who is believed to prefer the United States to settle his family over Saudi Arabia as a destination. De Bruyne is also understood to be wary of featuring for Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States between June and July – as a precaution to avoid any further injury setbacks that could derail him joining his next club. As a result, the playmaker has reportedly informed Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola of his desire to leave the club at the end of their Premier League campaign so as to recover and take some time off with his family to assess offers and make a decision on his future. Elsewhere in the Premier League, Chelsea are unlikely to make a move for De Bruyne and bring their former player back to Stamford Bridge ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer of transfer dealings in west London, as reported by Matt Law writing for the Daily Telegraph. De Bruyne joined Chelsea from boyhood club Genk in 2012 and after a loan spell at German side Werder Bremen, the midfielder was deemed surplus to requirements by then Blues manager Jose Mourinho, who sold De Bruyne to Wolfsburg in January 2014.

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