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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:38:51 +0000
GCC requests more involvement in Iran nuclear talks
The Gulf Co-operation Council Ministerial meeting also saw praise for the emergency Arab League session in Doha on Tuesday. Gulf Arab states have echoed calls to be included in the Iran nuclear talks, citing concerns over Tehran’s missile progr...

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:07:14 +0000
Pfizer’s rheumatoid arthritis medicine ‘effective’ against Covid-19 pneumonia: study
In its latest study, Pfizer found its rheumatoid arthritis drug is effective in Covid-19 patients suffering from respiratory illness. Pfizer Inc said on Wednesday its oral rheumatoid arthritis medicine “Xeljanz” proved effective in reducing death...

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:55:01 +0000
New York thief arrested after crashing stolen Qatar consulate car
The thief also taken to Belleuve Hospital for minor injuries following the accident. A Manhattan thief stole a car registered under the name of Qatar’s consul general on Wednesday and was caught shortly after crashing it into 10 cars, New York ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:10:25 +0000
The Round Up | 16 June 2021
Top stories on #TheRoundUp today:   🇵🇸 Ceasefire breaks as Israel attacks Gaza 🇾🇪 Houthis agree to mediation talks in Qatar: reports 🥤 Ronaldo’s Coca Cola snub sparks debate on fizzy drinks ♀️ Twitter introduces Arabic feminine ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:47:00 +0000
Return of weddings, kids at malls: Qatar outlines Phase 2 conditions for easing restrictions
Phase two of the four-phase plan for the gradual lifting of restrictions is set to come into effect on June 18, 2021.  Qatar’s cabinet has issued a list of all the conditions and directives for Phase 2 of the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restr...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:37:19 +0000
Ethiopia rejects Arab League resolution on Renaissance Dam
Members of the Arab League held a special session on the long-disputed Renaissance Dam in Qatar. Ethiopia has rejected a resolution by the Arab League which called for the intervention of the United Nations Security Council in the Grand Ethiopian Ren...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:12:23 +0000
Qatar to provide 400 scholarships to Lebanese citizens, refugees
400 students in Lebanon now have the chance to get a higher education scholarship at the American University of Beirut (AUB). Qatar will be providing scholarships to study at the American University of Beirut to 400 Lebanese students as well as Pales...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:36:12 +0000
Twitter introduces Arabic ‘feminine’ language setting to address women 
Twitter updates its language setting to better address and acknowledge female Arabic-speaking users.  Twitter introduced on Tuesday a new website setting to allow users to choose another Arabic language option that better addresses females, in an at...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:04:15 +0000
Yemen’s Houthis ‘ready’ to attend talks in Qatar
In 2014, Houthi rebels overran all government institutions in Sanaa and gained control of the city, forcing the internationally-recognised government to flee to Aden. Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement said it is prepared to participate in negotiati...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:42:34 +0000
Ceasefire breaks as Israel launches fresh attacks on Gaza
During Ramadan this year, Israeli forces carried out a series of crackdowns and attacks on Palestinians in Jerusalem and Gaza. Israel launched renewed airstrikes on Gaza on Tuesday night, breaking a Qatar and Egypt-brokered ceasefire that ended a dea...



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