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Philippines Boosts Pay, Protections For Overseas Workers

Philippines Boosts Pay, Protections For Overseas Workers

August 23, 2025 7:07 am

The Philippine government has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at strengthening protections for its overseas domestic workers, including a long-awaited pay raise and new measures to safeguard worker welfare.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced that the minimum monthly wage for Filipino domestic staff abroad will rise from $400 to $500 — roughly 1,800 Qatari riyals. The increase, which will be written into all new employment contracts processed by the agency, is intended to secure fairer pay for the thousands of Filipinos who take on caregiving and household jobs overseas.

“The Department shall implement an increase in the …

2022 World Cup Will Be My Last, Messi Confirms

2022 World Cup Will Be My Last, Messi Confirms

October 7, 2022 5:47 am

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said Thursday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will ‘surely’ be the last of his career.

‘It’s my last World Cup, surely. I feel good physically, I was able to do a very good pre-season this year, which I couldn’t do last year. It was essential to get to where I am, with a good state of mind and a lot of hope,’ the 35-year-old told ESPN Argentina.

Messi, who is due to appear in his fifth World Cup, made his international debut in 2005 and has since won 164 caps for Argentina and …

Qatar Vows To Defend Palestinians From Further Israeli Attack

Qatar Vows To Defend Palestinians From Further Israeli Attack

May 23, 2021 5:58 am

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in a telephone call with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, has said Qatar will pursue efforts together with other nations to help stop Israeli attacks against Palestinians and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Recall that an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which rules the besieged Gaza Strip, came in effect on Friday morning to end the 11-day fighting.

Abbas briefed the emir on developments related to the ceasefire and the efforts to rebuild the Gaza Strip, expressing his sincere thanks and appreciation to HH the Emir for the role of the State of …

China, UK, EU, US, Qatar pledge €252m aid to Lebanon

China, UK, EU, US, Qatar Pledge €252m Aid To Lebanon

August 10, 2020 11:24 am

Britain, Qatar, the United States, the European Union, China, the World Bank have pledged immediate humanitarian relief worth over 252 million euros (297.08 million U.S. dollars) to Lebanon.

Beirut, the Lebanese capital was rocked last week by two huge explosions that have claimed at least 158 lives and injured 6,000 others.

The aid pledge followed a UN-backed virtual conference hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.

The donors thereafter issued a joint statement, pledging solidarity with and support for the Lebanese people.

“The participants agreed that their assistance should be timely, sufficient and consistent with the needs of the Lebanese people, …

Qatar completes third World Cup stadium

Qatar Completes Third World Cup Stadium

June 5, 2020 4:18 pm

Qatar announced the completion of its third stadium for the 2022 World Cup, state media reported late Thursday, as the emirate prepared to mark three years of a regional feud.

Education City stadium had been due to host the semi-final of the Club World Cup on December 18, but its opening was postponed because of delays to certification.

“The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and the Qatar Foundation announce the completion of the preparations for the third FIFA World Cup 2022 stadium, located in Education City,” the state-run Qatar News Agency reported.

The Education City ground, named for the …

Deadlock as Qatar embargo marks three-year anniversary

Deadlock As Qatar Embargo Marks Three-Year Anniversary

June 2, 2020 5:12 pm

A bitter feud between Qatar and a Saudi-led alliance drags into a fourth year on Friday with no end in sight.

In June 2017, Saudi Arabia led its Gulf allies the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, along with Egypt, to cut all ties with Qatar, accusing it of backing radical Islamist movements and Iran — a charge denied by Doha.

There were indications of an imminent thaw around the turn of the year, but all overtures have so far come to nothing.

Here is a recap:

– Ultimatum to Doha –

On May 24, 2017, a statement attributed to Qatar’s

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Qatar, Russia Deny Buying World Cup Rights In Bribe Case

Qatar, Russia Deny Buying World Cup Rights In Bribe Case

April 7, 2020 6:19 pm

Qatar and Russia hit back at allegations of bribery on Tuesday after US prosecutors accused them of paying millions in bribes for the rights to host the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

According to US Justice Department documents released Monday, FIFA officials received bribes to vote in favour of awarding the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 tournament to Qatar.

Doha said it “strongly denies the allegations contained within the court papers” while the Kremlin said it “absolutely legally got the right” to host the 2018 global football spectacle.

The US legal action is linked to a wide-ranging 2015 …

War: Japan, Qatar Talks As Iran’s 2nd Missile Hit US Bases

January 13, 2020 8:32 am

Qatar and Japan on Sunday called for a de-escalation the tension hanging in the Middle East, shortly before Iran’s second missile attacked US bases

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the region on Sunday, hours before the strikes, hoping to calm tensions sparked by the killing of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

The Prime Minister had warned that military confrontation with Iran will harm peace and stability across the world.

Iran on Sunday struck US bases again in retaliation to the killing of its army general Soleimani by the American government.

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Everyone Welcome? Gay Football Fans Prepare For Qatar

December 16, 2019 4:43 pm

World Cup 2022 host Qatar has given the clearest indication yet that LGBT fans will be welcome, engaging with gay supporters as it hosts the Club World Cup — despite criminalising homosexuality.

Organisers of the 2022 soccer spectacle travelled to Britain in recent months to meet Liverpool fan clubs including the side’s gay supporters’ group, individuals briefed on the meeting have told AFP.

Paul Amann, founder of Liverpool’s LGBT supporters’ club Kop Outs, then undertook a fact-finding mission to Doha along with his husband in November at the invitation of the World Cup organisers.

“I’m very satisfied that their approach …

Xavi Backs Qatar To Compete At World Cup After Akram Award

December 2, 2019 3:52 pm

Barcelona legend and Al Sadd coach Xavi backed hosts Qatar to make an impression at the next World Cup after exciting forward Akram Afif was named Asian player of the year on Monday.

Doha-based Xavi, who collected the award on Afif’s behalf at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Hong Kong, said the Qataris would be competitive in 2022 “for sure”.

Japan’s Saki Kumagai was rewarded for a glittering career for club and country as she was named women’s player of the year at the ceremony in protest-hit Hong Kong.

Afif, 23, made a record 10 assists as Qatar stormed …

Gulf Cup To Kick Off In Qatar Amid Hopes Of Easing Embargo

November 25, 2019 4:33 pm

The Gulf Cup begins in Doha on Tuesday when Qatar faces Iraq with hopes high that the participation of the Saudi-led regional bloc could lead them to ease their blockade of Doha.

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain announced earlier this month they would contest the 24th Arabian Gulf title despite their boycott of Qatar since June 2017.

The trio, along with Egypt, have closed their airspace to Qatar Airways and blocked their citizens visiting the country over claims Doha backs radical Islamists and seeks closer links with Iran. Qatar vehemently denies the claims.

But there are …

Emir Says Qatar Has Overcome Obstacles Of Gulf Blockade

Emir Says Qatar Has Overcome Obstacles Of Gulf Blockade

November 5, 2019 3:27 pm

Qatar has overcome the effect of the blockade imposed on it by Arab countries in 2017, its emir has said in televised remarks.

Addressing Qatar’s Shura Council on Tuesday, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani outlined the country’s economic achievements and said the Gulf state will keep developing its food security and renewable energy sectors while working to further diversify its economy.

On June 5, 2017, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt severed diplomatic and trade relations with Qatar, closing land, air and sea links, as they accused Doha of supporting “terrorism” and their regional rival, Iran. 

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