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Qatar, other Muslim nations pushed for anti-Islamophobia armband at World Cup: reports

The talks, which entailed a plan for team captains to wear anti-Islamophobia armbands, were rejected by FIFA who said they violated its rules. Qatar and other Muslim nations were planning…

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FIFA charges Serbia for team, fans’ misconduct amid claims of ‘racism’ at Switzerland game

The latest faceoff came after Switzerland beat Serbia during a previous World Cup game. Serbia is facing disciplinary charges by FIFA over the alleged misconduct of players and fans during…

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‘A win for Gulf region, Arab world’: Omani official celebrates Qatar World Cup

The remarkable success has been a win for the Gulf region and the entire Arab world, Sheikh Abdullah bin Shuwain Al Hosni, the chairman of the Oman Human Rights Committee…

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Former Qatar FM warns of ‘new Intifada’ amid Israeli impunity over crimes against Palestinians

This year has been the deadliest since 2015 for Palestinians, with Israel carrying out more killings and raids in the West Bank. A third Palestinian intifada, or uprising, might break…

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World Cup ‘dealt a decisive blow to Israel’s illusions’, Palestinian envoy tells UN

Scenes of solidarity with Palestine in Doha showed the difference between the people and their governments who have normalised with Israel. Palestine is “the winner” of the 2022 FIFA World…

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‘Human rights only for some’: Western media called out for turning blind eye to pro-Palestine pitch invader

The issue has yet again highlighted apparent double standards in Western reporting. Western media has come under fire for what many described as “bias” in reporting on the LGBTQ+ pitch…

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Qatar marks Palestinian solidarity day with celebrations, vows of continued support

The Gulf state has long backed Palestinians and regularly condemned Israel’s crimes. Qatar on Tuesday joined global celebrations marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, renewing its…

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Tables turn: Iran reporters grill USA coach, captain on anti-black racism in America

One reporter called out a member of the American team for mispronouncing Iran’s name. Iranian journalists grilled USA coach Gregg Berhalter and captain Tyler Adams on Monday with hard-hitting questions…

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‘This place supports boycott of apartheid Israel’ : Qatar restaurants, cafes show solidarity with Palestine

Qatar has long refused to normalise with Israel, while continuing to express its support for the Palestinian cause. Several restaurants and cafes in Qatar have expressed their staunch rejection of…

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