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Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:10:52 +0000Iran’s Raisi slams sanctions as ‘US way of war’ at UN debut
During his speech, Qatar’s amir stressed the importance of returning to the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi strongly condemned US sanctions on the Islamic Republic during his virtual speech at the 76th UN General Assembl...
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:54:32 +0000FIFA slaps sanctions on Hungary fans for racism against players
FIFA suspended Hungary from having spectators in the next two home matches due to racist behaviour against England players. FIFA imposed a ban and a substantial fine of 200,000 Swiss francs ($216,650) on the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) over ...
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:48:04 +0000Qatar condemns failed coup attempt in Sudan
Sources stated that around 21 officers and several other soldiers have been detained in connection with the failed putsch in Sudan. Qatar has strongly condemned a failed coup attempt in Sudan that was quickly thwarted by authorities on Tuesday, Doha&...
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:36:09 +0000Youma Mia! ABBA ‘in talks’ for football festival at Qatar 2022: reports
World Cup officials in Qatar are reportedly in talks to get the 70s musical icons to perform at a huge concert in the Gulf state. World Cup officials in Qatar are rumoured to be in talks to get 70s legends ABBA, as well as Grammy, Emmy and Oscar awar...
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:32:25 +0000Afghanistan, Palestine and climate change: Qatar’s amir spotlights key issues at UNGA
From Iran, Palestine to Afghanistan, the Qatari leader stressed the need to tackle pressing issues. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani touched on global issues during his speech at the 76th General Assembly of the UN in New York on Tu...
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:47:19 +0000Qatar’s energy minister rules out plans to rejoin OPEC
Energy officials from Qatar and Turkey are currently attending the event in the UAE, in a sign of improving ties with the Emirates. Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi said Doha has no plans to return to the Organization of the Petroleum Exportin...
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:30:31 +0000‘Inspirational’ Sheikha Hind completes first Olympic distance triathlon
The Qatari royal and Qatar Foundation CEO shared the story of her journey in training for the triathlon on her social media. Qatar Foundation CEO Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani has completed her first Olympic distance triathlon. The Qatari royal ...
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:32:50 +0000Everton midfielder Rodriguez in Qatar for transfer talks with Al Rayyan SC
Everton midfielder Rodriguez is in Qatar to discuss a potential move to Qatar’s Al Rayyan. Colombian international James Rodriguez has travelled to Doha for talks with the Qatari Al Rayyan Sports Club, sources told ESPN. The 30-year-old playe...
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:38:37 +0000More attention needed for mental health amid Covid-19 pandemic: health official
Several studies have shown a significant link between negative changes in mental health and the coronavirus pandemic. More attention is needed for mental health issues as many continue to face psychological pressures and economic challenges in ligh...
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:11:51 +0000Global Muslim scholars union urges Taliban to establish ‘fair rule’
US, Turkish officials met at the NATO Military Committee Conference in Greece on Sunday. The International Union of Muslim Scholars [IUMS] urged the Taliban to establish fair rule in Afghanistan during a meeting between the Qatar-based body and membe...