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Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:28:47 +0000
Mistreatment of women in Afghanistan ‘unacceptable’, Qatar FM says
In an interview with CNN, Qatar’s foreign minister discussed women’s rights in Afghanistan, the Iran nuclear deal as well as concerns over migrant rights in Qatar.  Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stre...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:11:01 +0000
Al Rayyan SC signs Everton midfielder Rodriguez in ‘undisclosed’ deal
The Colombian footballer travelled to Qatar this week to seal the deal. Colombian international James Rodriguez left his English club to join Qatar’s Al Rayyan Sports Club for an “undisclosed fee,” the Premier League’s Everton said on...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000
The Round Up | 22 September 2021
Here’s Farah AlSharif with the stories making headlines on #TheRoundUp this Wednesday: 🇺🇳 Sheikh Tamim gives speech at UN General Assembly 🇸🇩 Qatar denounces Sudan failed coup attempt 🍔  McDonald’s gets rid of plastic Happy Meal t...

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:00:17 +0000
The Round Up | 21 September 2021
Here’s Farah AlSharif with the stories making headlines on #TheRoundUp: Qatar’s energy minister says Doha will not return to OPEC Pfizer Covid-19 trials on children successful  Sheikha Hind completes Olympic distance triathlon Amir Cup 2021 fina...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:55:52 +0000
Imposing foreign regimes ‘unsustainable’, Qatar’s FM says on US Afghanistan withdrawal
The Qatari official said the Gulf state’s ties with the US remain the stronger. Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed the Taliban capture of Afghanistan in an exclusive interview with Fox News on Tues...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:05:16 +0000
McDonalds goes McGreen? Fast food giant halts plastic ‘Happy Meal’ toys
McDonald’s announced a pro-environment initiative, encouraging recycling and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. McDonald’s revealed on Tuesday plans to “drastically” reduce plastic use in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 20...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:42:43 +0000
Will the new elected Shura Council be kinder to migrant workers?
In theory, and despite voting being understandably limited to Qatari citizens, the Shura Council is supposed to serve the general public. But it remains to be seen if it will take the plight of migrant workers into consideration, writes Malcolm Bidal...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:25:42 +0000
US announces era of ‘diplomacy’ following Afghanistan withdrawal
Iran’s president said the United States was “expelled” from Afghanistan. US President Joe Biden said America has “closed an era of relentless war” following its exit from a 20-year invasion of Afghanistan, in comments ma...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:10:52 +0000
Iran’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 +0000
FIFA 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 ...



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