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HRW urges ICC to probe Israeli crimes following UN findings on Abu Akleh killing

“Robustly pursuing the Palestine investigation is crucial to the ICC’s very legitimacy,” a HRW director said. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the International Criminal Court to pursue ongoing…

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Threads of life: how a Qatar-based business empowers Palestinian women, preserves heritage

On the UN Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, we highlight the efforts of a local home business that has empowered women outside of Qatar. Beyond its vibrant colours and…

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Qatar to host indirect Iran-US nuclear talks after months-long stalemate

“I don’t think the [Ukraine] war makes it more difficult, [it] makes it more necessary,” EU’s top diplomat said about the importance of the JCPOA. Qatar has been selected as…

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Iran keen on Qatar as potential host of nuclear talks

Iran has agreed to restart talks with the US to resolve outstanding issues in the coming days. Indirect talks centred around the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran…

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Qatar shares face biggest weekly drop since 2020 over recession fears

Major markets in the Gulf experienced a surge on Monday. Qatar’s shares appeared to take the lead in declines across the Gulf region, as publications revealed their biggest weekly decline…

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How will technology be used to manage FIFA World Cup crowds in Qatar?

One of the biggest challenges Qatar is set to face by the end of the year is crowd control. Now, researchers are trying to find a solution. Research teams in…

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QLeaks unmasked: Who is behind the major anti-Qatar disinformation platform?

A simple slip exposed links to the Assad regime, fake accounts and a deliberate disinformation campaign. Sensationalist headlines, clickbait videos and wild accusations of support for terrorism stormed the virtual…

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Qatar at ‘forefront’ of solutions to global challenges, Rwandan president says

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has been praised by Rwanda’s president for being at the forefront of solving the most pressing issues to hit the world and…

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4 most disastrous earthquakes to strike Middle East, Asia

Two earthquakes with a magnitude of over 5.5 have hit Qatar’s neighbouring countries in the last week. An earthquake measuring at a 5.9 magnitude has taken the lives of more…

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