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Qatar PM meeting Trump after Israel’s deadly strike on Doha
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is meeting United States President Donald Trump in New York in the wake of Israel’s deadly strike on Doha this week.
Sheikh Mohammed, who is also the country’s foreign minister, has been engaged in a flurry of diplomatic activity in the US since Israel’s attack on a Hamas meeting in Doha on Tuesday, which killed a Qatari security official and five Hamas members who were discussing a new deal proposed by Trump to end the Gaza war.
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Ahead of Friday’s dinner meeting with the US president, Sheikh Mohammed met US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House, where they discussed Israel’s strikes and the US-Qatar security arrangement, according to Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett.
Washington counts Qatar, which hosts its Al Udeid airbase in the desert outside Doha, as a strong Gulf ally.
Trump has already said he was “very unhappy” about Israel’s targeting of Qatar, which appeared designed to derail ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks.
“The concern is that the relationship between Qatar and the United States has become increasingly complicated as a result of those strikes, so they’re looking for a path forward on both of those issues,” said Al Jazeera’s Halkett, reporting from Washington, DC.
Halkett said Friday’s scheduled meeting with Trump would “continue the conversations regarding Israel’s attack on Doha earlier this week and the negotiations to end Israel’s war on Gaza”.
The location and time of the dinner remain unclear, but Trump is currently in New York and is staying at his eponymous Manhattan tower.
Balancing act
This week has also seen the Trump administration engaged in a balancing act between Middle East allies and Israel.
The issue was brought to the fore on Thursday, when the US – which traditionally shields Israel on the international stage – joined fellow members of the United Nations Security Council in condemning the country for its attack on Qatar.
But in what appears to be a show of continued support for Israel, Rubio will arrive in Israel this weekend for a two-day visit before attending an upcoming UN summit on September 22, where a number of Western countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state.
That meeting signals growing international momentum towards a viable post-conflict settlement for Israel and Palestine, which was manifest at Friday’s meeting of the UN General Assembly, which endorsed a resolution pushing for a revival of the two-state solution.
France and Saudi Arabia have been instrumental in pushing for “collective action to end the war in Gaza, to achieve a just, peaceful and lasting settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”, which has so far killed at least 64,756 people.
During his visit to Israel, Rubio will speak to leaders about “our commitment to fight anti-Israel actions, including unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state that rewards Hamas terrorism”, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement.
Record breaker Salt wants to be world’s best
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Phil Salt has set his sights on becoming the “best in the world” as a T20 opener after smashing a record-breaking century in England’s 146-run victory over South Africa.
The 29-year-old lit up Old Trafford with an unbeaten 141 off 60 deliveries to not only shatter a host of individual records – most notably reaching three figures off just 39 balls to beat Liam Livingstone’s England record – but also propel his side beyond 300 for the first time in T20s.
England amassed 304-2, a record total in a T20I between two Test nations, in a blistering display of hitting before bowling South Africa out for 158 to level the series at 1-1 going into Sunday’s decider in Nottingham.
Salt was aggressive from ball one, immediately dispatching Marco Jansen for a trio of boundaries, and went on to find the rope no fewer than 23 times, including eight sixes, in his monster knock.
“Enjoying being there at the crease for as long as you can and just a will to impact the game, that’s how I see it,” Salt said.
“I want to take games as deep as possible while still batting at a high strike-rate. The two don’t often go hand in hand but that’s what I want to do as a player.
‘Perfect game’ – the stats behind Salt’s record-breaking night
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Whether he goes on to achieve that ambition or not, Salt may never have another night quite like this.
“To go and get 140, play the way he did, so convincingly, hardly mis-hit a ball, take the game on from ball one – it perfect game of cricket for him,” former England batter Dawid Malan told BBC Test Match Special.
Salt set a record after just six balls, with the 18 runs he scored off Jansen the most by an England batter in the first over of a T20I.
After being deprived of the strike by opening partner Jos Buttler for a while, he brought up his half-century off 19 deliveries and needed just 20 more to reach three figures.
His 39-ball hundred is the fastest by an England player, beating Liam Livingstone’s 42-ball ton against Pakistan in 2021.
In finishing unbeaten on 141, Salt also broke his own record of 119 (set versus West Indies in 2023) for the highest score for England men in the format and Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s overall record of 124 against India in 2018.
He has now scored four of England’s eight centuries in men’s T20Is, with Livingstone, Buttler, Alex Hales and Malan contributing one apiece.
‘You have to do something they can’t do’
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Salt, dismissed for a golden duck in Cardiff on Wednesday, was quickly out of the blocks on home turf, hitting 18 runs off his first three balls to set the tone for England’s onslaught.
With Buttler also in fine form, England reached 100-0 after six overs, only two shy of South Africa’s 102-0 against West Indies in 2023 – a powerplay record for a match between Test nations.
“I want to put that stamp on [an innings],” Salt said. “In order to knock a man out of possession, you have to do something they can’t do.
“From early in my career, I looked at that and if I can be the most dangerous in the first 10, 15 balls of the game, that’s a unique tool. It’s something I’ve always worked on.”
While Salt’s innings stole the headlines, England captain Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell played valuable supporting knocks while Buttler was on course for a blistering century of his own before being caught for 83 from 30.
He was the early pace-setter in England’s innings, dominating the first-wicket partnership of 126 from 47, and bringing up his half-century off just 18 balls in the fifth over.
“I can’t turn into Jos Buttler overnight but the way he thinks around the game, that’s what I’ve tapped into the most,” Salt said.
“His consistent performances over the course of his career, that’s what I’ve aspired to be.”
Brook hailed Salt’s performance and said his side’s performance showcased their capability of being “the most dominant team in the world”.
“His ability to go out there and hit the first ball for four which is a risky shot and aerial after a golden duck the other night sums up the type of player he is,” Brook told Test Match Special.
“He is selfless and knows exactly what his role is – to go out and look to put their bowlers under pressure form the get go.
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Jade Thirlwall fans ‘in tears’ as boyfriend Jordan Stephens stars in her new music video
Jade Thirlwall’s debut album release has had fans in tears as the former Little Mix singer was joined by boyfriend Jordan Stephens in the video for Silent Disco
Jade Thirlwall has stunned her fans with her latest music video for hit new tune Silent Disco. The former Little Mix star, 32, released a visualiser for the song – and fans were loving it.
The Geordie singer shocked her loyal following by including boyfriend Jordan Stephens from the hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks in the teaser.
The number, which is part of Jade’s debut album titled That’s Showbiz Baby sees Jade and Jordan, 33, take to the dancefloor. However, older actors also play the role of the happy couple in the future before it switches back to the pair now showing their authentic selves.
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The adorable video keeps flicking between the real pair and their future as their personality shines through. And the video and storyline behind it left fans feeling emotional.
Following the release, one user commented: “This one literally made me cry. this is so beautiful, pure and sweet. this is by far my favorite visualiser.”
Another had similar vibes, writing: “this’s probably the most beautiful visualizer ever her and Jordan are so cute.” They also added a crying face emoji and a love heart.
A third shared: “I can’t believe this video got me crying lol. It’s so cute and romantic and I love the way it portraits growing old together.” And a fourth said: “It’s been a while since a song and the video have hit me this hard. So stunning.”
Jade admitted her debut album was “years in the marking” – fans were quick to share their glowing reviews online. Some went as far as calling the South Shields singer a “genius”.
Jade’s release comes as she became the last member of the quartet in Little Mix to release her own solo music after their hiatus announcement in 2021.
The album’s full track-list was revealed with her hit songs Angel of My Dreams and FUFN among the tracks. The record also includes features from well known artists, including RAYE, Pablo Bowman, Lostboy and Mike Sabath.
Taking to X to share their thoughts on her new work shortly after it hit streaming channels, one fan gushed: “This album is EVERYTHING I needed this year. Jade smashed it.” Another echoed the sentiment, saying: “Obsessed!! The melodies, the lyrics… Jade just raised the bar.”
Jade is set to embark on a short tour in the UK and Ireland, starting on October 8, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland and ending on October 19, 2025 in London.
And she gave her North East fans a night to remember prior to its release after taking to the Angel of the North landmark. Over one thousand fans took to the location for the surprise event, leading to police needing to attend to make sure the crowd was contained.
Wearing a Newcastle United football top, Jade treated fans to five tracks inside a converted metal food truck that was located in a field just off a motorway next to the statue.
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Asia Cup: Post-conflict India vs Pakistan cricket match divides opinion
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – When cricketers from India and Pakistan step onto the field for their Asia Cup 2025 match on Sunday, a lot more than two points will be on the line, according to cricket fans and experts.
The match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will be played under the cloud of lingering hostility after their intense four-day conflict in May.
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While an all-out war between the two cross-border nations was prevented after an internationally brokered ceasefire, a sense of bitterness remains.
“People in India have been very angry about the match ever since this fixture was confirmed,” Kudip Lal, an Indian cricket writer, told Al Jazeera.
“They feel that it’s not right to play this match while the overall relationship between both countries is so strained,” he explained.
“It’s the worst time for an India-Pakistan match.”
‘Why play cricket in the aftermath of war?’
Lal said that fans in India see the fixture as a money-making avenue for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), whom they blame for trying to cash in on the profit generated by these high-profile clashes.
Lal believes the BCCI, widely regarded as the most wealthy and powerful cricket board in the world, could have “easily skipped” the match.
“If the Indian government has stopped issuing visas to Pakistanis, if the diplomatic ties are suspended and Pakistanis visiting India have been sent back, then why have the cricketers been asked to play this match in the aftermath of a war?” Lal questioned.
He expressed fears of a backlash in case India lose the Group A fixture.
Whenever India and Pakistan play, emotions run high and a loss is not taken well by fans on either side of the border.
In the past decades, players’ homes have been torched, their family members have been threatened, and effigy-burning protests have been carried out on the streets.
The current political climate between India and Pakistan is worse than it has been in several decades.
Shared laughs and ‘bromance’ of the past
Despite the political deadlock between the nuclear-armed neighbours, the recent on-and-off-field exchanges between players have been fairly cheerful.
When India last played Pakistan in the Asia Cup in September 2023, the two key talking points were Virat Kohli’s utter dominance of Pakistani bowlers and the countless feel-good moments shared between both teams.
The match was played in the middle of the monsoon season in Sri Lanka, where fans cheered for both teams regardless of their allegiances and danced away their worries during the countless rain delays.
Pakistani fans were seen declaring their nation’s love for Kohli, and the festive atmosphere spilled over onto the pitch.
There were memorable player-to-player exchanges that were plucked right out of a social media manager’s dream.
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi swapped his on-field aggression for off-field warmth as he handed India’s Jasprit Bumrah a gift hamper for his newborn son. Cue millions of retweets and shares on X and Instagram.
Social media was also flooded with reels highlighting the “bromance” between Kohli and Pakistan allrounder Shadab Khan.
This time, however, experts do not foresee similar public displays of goodwill and friendliness.
“The friendship and warmth seen in the past will not be on display because anything can be blown out of proportion by impassioned fans, and the smallest move can agitate the public,” Sami Ul Hasan, former head of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) media and communications department, said ahead of the match.
When Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets at the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan were warmly embraced by Kohli, and all three shared a hearty laugh while walking off the pitch.
“We can’t expect similar scenes to unfold on Sunday,” Hasan said.
“The interpretation and optics of an overtly friendly encounter could go very wrong, and things could blow up on either side of the border.”
Mixing cricket with politics
Hasan, who has worked with cricketers and cricket officials, said the players will attempt to bat away political questions by saying they are not meant to deal with political matters.
“Sports and politics can never be separated, but athletes aren’t politicians, so they can’t be expected to act like diplomats.”
Despite the heated atmosphere and tense build-up to the fixture, some fans believe the match can still be seen as just another India-Pakistan match.
“Politics shouldn’t be mixed with cricket, which has always helped ease the tensions, so why should it be used as an avenue to propagate politics?” Asad Khan, a Pakistani fan, said.
“When you bring political agendas into cricket, it ruins the game and causes unnecessary stress for the players.”
Khan urged fans to put aside the politically and religiously motivated chants at cricket stadiums and instead enjoy a now-rare India-Pakistan match.
Given the years-long halt in bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan, their fixtures are limited to multination tournaments.
Cricket fans are hopeful that both teams will not give in to the politically-charged atmosphere and help lighten the mood.
“The players should do their jobs as cricketers and the fans should treat it as just another game,” Ali, a Pakistan fan, said, told Al Jazeera in Dubai.
“Why must the cricketers worry about what happened on the border four months ago,” Ali
But cricket expert Lal believes otherwise.
“When the two teams enter the field on Sunday, they can’t be expected to be completely detached from the conflict. It will play on their minds.”
A hot and humid September evening in Dubai cannot be blamed solely for turning the “Ring of Fire” stadium into a cauldron.
Come Sunday, the latest chapter in a decades-long bitter rivalry will have the players and fans on the edge.
Roman Kemp reveals David Beckham’s protective four-word plea to him about Romeo
Roman Kemp has revealed that he’s on football team with Romeo Beckham and he’s said that his teammate’s father David Beckham had a message for him at his recent birthday party
TV presenter Roman Kemp has said that David Beckham had a message for him about his friendship with Romeo Beckham recently. He’s shared that the interaction came at a party for the former Manchester United player’s son.
Roman, 32, has revealed that he’s part of a seven-a-side team with Romeo, 23, whose career as a professional footballer has included playing for Brentford F.C.. The pair are said to be teammates with singer Tom Grennan and former footballer Petr Cech in the team that is called Netflix n’ Skills.
Romeo, who is the son of David and Victoria Beckham, is said to have been “targeted” and given “s***” by people at games because of his famous parents. Roman said that David even told him to look after his teammate earlier this year.
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Roman spoke about being on the seven-a-side team with Romeo in an interview with the Sun, published tonight. He told the outlet that he spoke to David, who he said is “like a hero” to him, at Romeo’s birthday party a few weeks ago.
Speaking about his pal’s father, Roman said that David came over to him at the party and encouraged him to “look after” Romeo.
Roman said about David: “He came over and said ‘hi,’ and then turned to me and said, ‘Look after him please.'”
Roman said: “A couple of months ago he got started on because he was recognised; they were giving him s***.” He added in the interview with the outlet that people who were stood on the sideline were all giving Romeo “s***”.
The presenter, who is the son of musician Martin Kemp and singer Shirlie Kemp, then told the outlet that he receives a backlash himself at times. He said that he was “clobbered” in her face by someone once, who then said it was because he was “famous”, with Roman adding that he had been taught to walk away if confronted like that.
He continued by saying that he told their teammates, who include some of his friends from school, that David had asked for them to “look after” Romeo.
Roman added: “Football is escapism – he shouldn’t be targeted because he’s famous.” He concluded by saying that Romeo is “great” though, with him telling the outlet that his teammate “just gets on with it” in spite of any backlash.
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Romeo, who is the second eldest of David and Victoria’s four children, has followed in his father’s footsteps with a career in football. His youth career included training with Arsenal and most recently played for Brentford as part of his senior career.
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