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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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Palestine to remain in Qatar’s ‘conscience’ during World Cup: assistant FM

Several entities in the Gulf state have teamed up to spread the World Cup joy among displaced persons and refugees in various countries. Palestine will remain present in Qatar’s “conscience”…

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Belgium’s FM recognises ‘significant progress’ in Qatar labour rights

With Qatar just days away from being the first country in the region to ever host the World Cup, scrutiny has increased. Belgium has recognised “Qatar’s significant progress in labour…

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Qatar slams ‘prejudiced’ views despite embracing criticism with lightning speed

Qatar has faced increasing scrutiny that has been described by officials as racist. Qatar’s Ambassador to the United States Sheikh Meshal Al Thani defended Doha’s hosting of the first World…

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Israel refuses to cooperate with FBI probe into killing of journalist Abu Akleh

The US Joe Biden administration found itself under increasing pressure to probe the killing, standing at crossroads between global demands for accountability and its support for its ally, Israel. The…

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Shura Council slam Bahraini Arab Parliament speaker for refusing to condemn anti-Qatar campaign

Regional blocs and countries stood by Qatar while condemning the campaign. Qatar’s Shura Council denounced on Wednesday the stance of the Bahraini Arab Parliament speaker for “insisting” not to condemn…

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Qatar renews support for UN counter-terrorism efforts

The Gulf state has been leading global efforts alongside its international partners in preventing and combatting terrorism globally. Qatar renewed its support for global counter-terrorism efforts at the official launch…

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Qatar supports UN call for International Court of Justice ruling on Israeli occupation

Qatar has long expressed its support for the Palestinian cause while refusing to normalise with the Israeli regime. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a draft resolution on Friday…

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‘We don’t expect criminals to investigate their own crimes’: DN speaks to Lina Abu Akleh

The niece of the slain journalist has been at the forefront of the fight for justice for the late Al Jazeera journalist. Six months have passed since renowned Al Jazeera…

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