Australia passes landmark law requiring tech firms to pay for news

Facebook and Google will be forced to pay for Australian news under legislation passed Thursday that is being closely watched globally for precedents in the battle between Big Tech and media companies.

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Qatar affirms peaceful means the best way to maintain peace, security, stability

The State of Qatar reiterated that peaceful means are the best way to achieve the goals of peace, security and stability in the region and around the world ...

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Qantas posts huge loss, says no international flights until October

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Myanmar students, doctors plan more protests against coup

Students and doctors in Myanmar plan to hold new protests on Thursday against military rule, as the United States expressed concern about Malaysia's deportation of about 1,100 Myanmar nationals back to the strife-torn nation.

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PM, Kuwait Deputy PM inaugurate Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor

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Ashghal opens Sabah Al Ahmad Corridor ahead of schedule

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Qatar to vaccinate 90% of eligible population before year-end

Qatar aims to vaccinate up to 90% of the eligible population against Covid-19 before the end of this year, disclosed a top official Wednesday.

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Health insurance made mandatory for all residents, visitors to Qatar

The Cabinet approved Wednesday a draft law, which stipulated among other things that all residents and visitors to Qatar must obtain health insurance to receive basic healthcare services in the country.

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