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His Highness talks to "Le Point" magazine about Qatar's foreign policy, its international relations, energy issues, women and freedom of expression September 14, 2022, 06:50 PM Follow us: alsharq A+ A- Doha - Al Sharq website H H the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani described the Qatari-French relations as good, strong, historical and solid, noting the mutual understanding and close cooperation between the...

EUROPE EU ban too feeble to fight forced labor, groups say The European Commission has released a new regulatory proposal taking aim at forced labor. But in the worst case, it may end up being unenforceable. Miner in Brazil cupping diamonds in palms Forced labor takes place around the world If you buy products in the European Union, you might...

BUSINESS UK coins and banknotes face slow queen-to-king renewal During Elizabeth's reign, her profile faced to the right, while Charles's will face to the left. Seemingly a small matter, but changing queen to king on banknotes, coins, stamps and post boxes comes at a cost. Queen Elizabeth on UK banknotes Queen Elizabeth II has been ubiquitous on UK banknotes Some...

NEWS Google: EU court confirms record €4 billion antitrust fine A top European Court said it was largely upholding a record fine against Google that had been imposed by the European Commission in 2018. The penalty is a record amount for an antitrust violation. The logo for Google LLC is seen at the Google Store, Chelsea, in Manhattan,...

BUSINESS How quiet quitters gain from doing just enough work So-called quiet quitting is the act of doing exactly what the job calls for and nothing more. Now workers are using their free time and peace of mind to find new ventures. Picture of someone at a computer Quiet quitters stay in their roles while doing only what...

MIDDLE EAST Egypt: Renewed crackdown threatens work of last independent news site Egyptian authorities have Mada Masr in their sights once again after critical reporting. But the editor of the country's last independent news source told DW that they will continue their work. Mada Masr's journalists (left to right): Rana Mamdouh, Sara Seif Eddin, editor-in-chief Lina Attalah and...

NEWS Jordan: At least nine dead after several bodies pulled from collapsed building Hundreds of workers have been scouring the site in Amman and have rescued a four-month-old baby. State news agency Petra said three people had been arrested as part of the investigation into the incident. Jordanian Civil Defense conducting search operation at site of collapsed building Jordanian...

MIDDLE EAST Crowdfunding the 'Islamic State' group Fans of the IS group have helped families of former members, trapped in a camp in Syria, by raising money for groceries. But they also want funds to smuggle young men out of the camp, so they can learn to fight. A woman poses for a portrait at Al-Hol camp, holding...

NEWS Ethiopia: Ten killed in second day of airstrikes in Tigray Emergency workers are struggling to help victims in a region that has been cut off from the outside world and is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. Four men carrying an injured man in Mekelle At lease 10 people have been confirmed dead after airstrikes on a...

NEWS Armenia announces cease-fire agreement with Azerbaijan Armenian security officials announced a truce after two days of shelling near the Nagorno-Karabakh region, though the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has yet to confirm the development. A burnt-out building in Vardenis, Armenia Villages along the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan were hit in the fighting Armenia and Azerbaijan have reportedly agreed to a...

MONEY Why El Salvador's Bitcoin experiment is stumbling one year on A sign promoting Bitcoin transactions is seen in a small shop in El Zonte beach, El Salvador, on of the places where the use of bitcoin has been most promoted, on August 2022 A sign promoting Bitcoin transactions is seen in a small shop in El Zonte beach, El Salvador, on...

HEALTH Hard decisions: Do new options mean it’s time men took more responsibility for birth control? Birth control is not just women’s responsibility. Will men soon have more options? Birth control is not just women’s responsibility. Will men soon have more options? - Copyright Pixabay By Natalie Huet • Updated: 14/09/2022 - 11:46 For generations, male contraception...

HEALTH Talk like you: Scientists discover why humans evolved to talk while other primates can’t Researchers believe the reason why humans evolved to speak while monkeys and apes didn't is the lack of extra vocal tissue humans have lost over time. Researchers believe the reason why humans evolved to speak while monkeys and apes didn't is the lack of extra vocal tissue...

MONEY Terra Luna crash: 'I alone am responsible,' says CEO Do Kwon in first interview since collapse The Terra/ Luna crash caused other cryptos to take a tumble too. The Terra/ Luna crash caused other cryptos to take a tumble too. - Copyright Canva By Pascale Davies • Updated: 14/09/2022 - 12:51 Do Kwon, the founder...