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Turkey’s LC Waikiki accused of ‘racism’ after pulling Arabic T-shirt from store

Nearly 9 million Arabs reside in Turkey, according to government statistics released in 2020. In addition, Turkey welcomed 1.3 million visitors from just the Gulf nations in 2021. Fast fashion chain…

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The Economist under fire for ‘racist’ depiction of Arabs

Claims of xenophobia and racism as a UK-based magazine provokes an identity that makes up around 500 million of the world’s population. Global outrage has been sparked across social media…

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Opinion
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The bumbling Macron and delusions of ‘grandeur’ France

France’s hypocrisy allows it to talk about humanity while quietly suffocating people wherever found unguarded, writes Dr Farhan Chak. What is the glory of France? Victor Hugo, in Mes fils…

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Culture

Best selling author and Qatar resident Layla Saad on fighting racism, white supremacy

Doha News interviewed Qatar based author Layla Saad, who is a speaker and teacher on race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change. We discuss her work including her internationally…

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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…

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Can social media apps actually crackdown on racism online?

The racism sparked a debate on how governments should regulate social media companies. Last week, the world watched as England and Italy came together for the Euros 2020 final. The…

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News

Retail giant Zara ‘regrets’ offensive comments following days of boycott calls

After head designer of the women’s department at Zara made anti-Palestinian comments, the retail giant has responded. Fashion retail giant Zara has slammed racist and anti-Palestinian comments made by its…

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News

Msheireb Doha Downtown responds to backlash over restroom sign

Msheireb Doha Downtown management has taken down a restroom sign that has criticised online. A sign from toilet facilities in Msheireb Doha Downtown (Msheireb) sparked outrage earlier this week after…

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News

BREAKING: Jocelyn Mitchell did not ‘voluntarily’ withdraw from $700,000 grant

New details have emerged in the case surrounding a controversial research grant that was awarded to a professor accused of racism. Professor Jocelyn Mitchell, who made national headlines for racist…

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