FIFA: Governance Crisis Reveals Urgent Need for Rights Reform

Zurich: FIFAs current crisis spotlights the need for governance reforms and transparent systems to protect human rights, the Sport and Rights Alliance said today. Though Gianni Infantinos FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal has been rightly withdra…

Air Quality Index: Air Pollution Responsible for Nearly 7 Million Deaths Annually Worldwide

Doha: A recent report by the World Air Quality Index (AQI) revealed that air pollution is responsible for nearly seven million deaths worldwide each year, making it one of the most serious health and environmental challenges facing humanity. According to Qatar News Agency, the report indicated that only 17 percent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards, warning

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IOF Murders Palestinian in Rafah

Rafah: The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered a Palestinian civilian in Rafah today, south of the Gaza Strip. According to Qatar News Agency, an Israeli drone fired at a Palestinian civilian in the town of Al-Shouka, east of Rafah, murdering him. Meanwhile, intense gunfire from Israeli military vehicles was witnessed in the southern part of the city. The IOF also

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Syrian Agreement Marks Significant Step Toward National Unity

Doha: Al-Sharq reported that a pivotal agreement was signed yesterday between Syrian transitional President Ahmed Al Sharaa and the Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi. This accord is seen as a crucial milestone in reinforcing civil peace, enhancing security and stability, and constructing a state grounded on institutions and law in the evolving landscape of Syria. According

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GANHRI Chairperson Calls for Application of International Law

Geneva: HE Chairperson of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) and Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah called on all UN Member States to ensure the consistent application of international law to achieve meaningful dialogue and effective cooperation. According to Qatar News Agency, in her speech at the opening of

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Palestinian Foreign Ministry Calls for Immediate Int. Intervention to End Starvation Policy in Gaza

Doha: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tuesday, condemned the Israeli occupation’s use of starvation and thirst as tools in its genocide, displacement, and annexation campaign against the Palestinian people, calling for an immediate international intervention to force Israel to end its policy of starvation, allowing humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry stated

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Minister of Public Health Meets WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean

Doha: HE Minister of Public Health, Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, met HE World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr. Hanan Hassan Balkhy, who is currently visiting Qatar. The meeting discussed enhancing cooperation between the State of Qatar and WHO, as well as their joint action to support the countries of the region. According to Qatar

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