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Charges laid after Toronto shooting at toddler's birthday party that injured three kids

Toronto police have laid charges in connection with a shooting that injured four people — including three children — at a toddler's birthday party over the weekend.

Pakistan to continue import of LNG from Qatar

A Pakistani cabinet minister says Islamabad will continue to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar under a 15-year agreement, despite the severing of diplomatic ties with Qatar by Saudi Arabia and some other countries.

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Pakistan to continue import of LNG from Qatar

A Pakistani cabinet minister says Islamabad will continue to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar under a 15-year agreement, despite the severing of diplomatic ties with Qatar by Saudi Arabia and some other countries.

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the federal minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, said Qatar and Pakistan last year signed a $1 billion agreement, under which Qatar's Liquefied Gas Company Limited will sell LNG from 2016 to year 2031 to state-run Pakistan State Oil.

He said since no sanctions have been imposed on Qatar by the United Nations, Pakistan and Qatar were bound to abide by the agreement.

Qatar has released an initial report into the alleged hack of its state-run news agency, an incident which helped spark a diplomatic crisis between the energy-rich country and Arab nations.

The Qatari Interior Ministry said late Wednesday that the website of the Qatar News Agency was initially hacked in April with "high techniques and innovative methods."

It said hackers installed a file and then published a fake news item attributed to Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, just after midnight May 24.

The ministry did not say who it suspected carried out the attack. It also thanked the FBI and the British National Commission for Combating Crime for assisting it in its investigation.

The alleged fake news item, which had Sheikh Tamim making controversial comments on Iran and Israel, immediately was picked up by Saudi and Emirati media, laying the groundwork for the crisis that began Monday (05.06.2017.)

Kuwait's emir has traveled to Qatar and met that country's leader as part of his efforts to mediate an end to a crisis that's seen Arab nations cut ties to the energy-rich country and attempt to isolate it.

Kuwait's Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah was met planeside by Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, when he arrived on Wednesday night.

The two held talks, though details of their discussions were not released. Sheikh Sabah earlier Wednesday traveled to Dubai where he met with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as prime minister and vice president of the UAE.

Sheikh Sabah also has traveled to Saudi Arabia in his efforts.


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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Chatworth's Laura Burlington to lose her childhood home - in the family for 400 years - as it goes on the market for £11.4 million

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Dorfold Hall has been put on the market for £11.4 million by Laura's younger brother, Charles Roundell.
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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Chatworth's Laura Burlington to lose her childhood home - in the family for 400 years - as it goes on the market for £11.4 million

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Dorfold Hall has been put on the market for £11.4 million by Laura's younger brother, Charles Roundell.

Mum accuses preschool of negligence after 11-month-old boy burns hands on hot surface

An 11-month-old was left with first and second-degree burns on his palms after he was allegedly allowed to crawl in an outdoor area at his preschool unsupervised.  The infant's mother, Aresha Krishnan told AsiaOne on Thursday (March 28) that the incident o
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Mum accuses preschool of negligence after 11-month-old boy burns hands on hot surface

An 11-month-old was left with first and second-degree burns on his palms after he was allegedly allowed to crawl in an outdoor area at his preschool unsupervised.  The infant's mother, Aresha Krishnan told AsiaOne on Thursday (March 28) that the incident occurred on March 18, at about 1.15pm.  CCTV footage from the preschool, located in East Coast, showed that her son was left unsupervised and had crawled to the school's outdoor play area at the backyard, which was under direct sunlight.  The staff in charge of the boy was busy cleaning the diaper changing table at that time, she said.  He was likely burnt from touching the astroturf, or the surface of the slide, which was «scorching-hot», said Aresha in a Facebook post on Wednesday (March 27). «The staff was negligent,» she wrote.  She told AsiaOne she received a WhatsApp message from one of the teachers informing her that the boy was injured that afternoon.  «We were shocked and horrified as the pictures looked like he was burnt quite badly,» said the 40-year-old who works in a tech company. 

Travelling to Malaysia? Expect delays of up to 3 hours at land checkpoints ahead of Good Friday weekend

Heading to Malaysia this weekend? Travellers can expect delays of up to three hours at both Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Thursday (March 28) evening. Noting that there is very heavy departure traf
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Travelling to Malaysia? Expect delays of up to 3 hours at land checkpoints ahead of Good Friday weekend

Heading to Malaysia this weekend? Travellers can expect delays of up to three hours at both Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Thursday (March 28) evening. Noting that there is very heavy departure traffic at the land checkpoints, ICA said: «At Woodlands Checkpoint, departure car queues tailback from Malaysia have extended beyond Woodlands Ave 3 Exit 10A. »At Tuas Checkpoint, departure car queues tailback from Malaysia has extended to the Second Link Bridge." On Monday, ICA warned travellers to expect delays at the checkpoints ahead of the Good Friday weekend as well as festivals such as Qing Ming Festival and Hari Raya Puasa.  Travellers entering Malaysia on Thursday shared photos on Facebook, showing large crowds at the customs. During the recent March school holidays, over 5.1 million travellers crossed the land checkpoints, ICA said. On March 15, ICA saw the highest recorded number of travellers — close to half a million of them.

'It's beginning to look a lot like Eid': Tampines residents illuminate neighbourhood with nostalgic festive decorations

Hartini Hariz was taken on a trip down memory lane after coming across her neighbours' decorations for Ramadan and Hari Raya.  The TikTok user posted a video of two units in Block 895 at Tampines Street 81 on Tuesday (March 26). From colourful lights ca
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'It's beginning to look a lot like Eid': Tampines residents illuminate neighbourhood with nostalgic festive decorations

Hartini Hariz was taken on a trip down memory lane after coming across her neighbours' decorations for Ramadan and Hari Raya.  The TikTok user posted a video of two units in Block 895 at Tampines Street 81 on Tuesday (March 26). From colourful lights cascading down the windows to adorable display pieces on window ledges, the homeowners' festive spirit for the fasting month and upcoming holiday shines through. One of the units boasts two inflatable dolls in traditional Malay attire, holding a sign which says «Ramadan Mubarak» (Blessed Ramadan).  The second unit has similar dolls sitting on a crescent-shaped moon, surrounded by bright lights. «It's beginning to look like Eid is coming! The neighbour has come out to join in the Ramadan vibes,» Hartini wrote in the caption.

Trump calls his globe-trotting ex-diplomat ‘my envoy.’ Neither is in office.

Richard Grenell has been acting as a kind of shadow secretary of state, meeting with far-right leaders and movements, and pledging Trump’s support.
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Trump calls his globe-trotting ex-diplomat ‘my envoy.’ Neither is in office.

Richard Grenell has been acting as a kind of shadow secretary of state, meeting with far-right leaders and movements, and pledging Trump’s support.

GOP scrambles to organize early and mail voting despite Trump’s attacks

Republicans are playing catch-up to Democrats on voting before Election Day in battleground states, but Trump disparages those methods.
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GOP scrambles to organize early and mail voting despite Trump’s attacks

Republicans are playing catch-up to Democrats on voting before Election Day in battleground states, but Trump disparages those methods.

Ukraine’s army in ‘stagnation’ – Zelensky’s top adviser

Ukraine is not receiving enough weapons from the West, leading to ‘stagnation’ on the front line, Zelensky’s adviser says Read Full Article at RT.com
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Ukraine’s army in ‘stagnation’ – Zelensky’s top adviser

Ukraine is not receiving enough weapons from the West, leading to ‘stagnation’ on the front line, Zelensky’s adviser says Read Full Article at RT.com

Another African leader talks Sahel security with Putin

Mali and Russia have discussed measures to improve regional stability, where the EU is concerned about declining influence Read Full Article at RT.com
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Another African leader talks Sahel security with Putin

Mali and Russia have discussed measures to improve regional stability, where the EU is concerned about declining influence Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia exits cost Western firms over $100 billion – Reuters

Western companies that left Russia amid Ukraine-related sanctions have suffered $107 billion in losses, Reuters reported Read Full Article at RT.com
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Russia exits cost Western firms over $100 billion – Reuters

Western companies that left Russia amid Ukraine-related sanctions have suffered $107 billion in losses, Reuters reported Read Full Article at RT.com

French strongly fear new terrorist attacks - poll

People in France strongly fear that a terrorist attack could happen in the country in the coming weeks or months, a poll has shown Read Full Article at RT.com
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French strongly fear new terrorist attacks - poll

People in France strongly fear that a terrorist attack could happen in the country in the coming weeks or months, a poll has shown Read Full Article at RT.com

Türkiye rejects allegations of military cooperation with Israel

'National Defense Ministry does not have any activities with Israel, including military training, exercises, and defense industry cooperation,' says ministry
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Türkiye rejects allegations of military cooperation with Israel

'National Defense Ministry does not have any activities with Israel, including military training, exercises, and defense industry cooperation,' says ministry

France fight back to claim 3-2 home win over Chile

France rallied from an early deficit to beat Chile 3-2 thanks to goals from Youssouf Fofana, Randal Kolo Muani and Oliver Giroud in a friendly at the Stade Velodrome on Tuesday.
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France fight back to claim 3-2 home win over Chile

France rallied from an early deficit to beat Chile 3-2 thanks to goals from Youssouf Fofana, Randal Kolo Muani and Oliver Giroud in a friendly at the Stade Velodrome on Tuesday.

Seychelles introduces Educational Loan Scheme for university students, ends Part-Financing Scheme

Students in Seychelles who want to pursue higher education but have not qualified for fully-funded scholarships for university studies can now do so through a student loan under the new Educational Loan Scheme.   The statement was made in the National Assem
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Seychelles introduces Educational Loan Scheme for university students, ends Part-Financing Scheme

Students in Seychelles who want to pursue higher education but have not qualified for fully-funded scholarships for university studies can now do so through a student loan under the new Educational Loan Scheme.   The statement was made in the National Assembly on Wednesday by the Minister for Education, Justin Valentin, who also announced that the government's Part-Financing Scheme has stopped with immediate effect. The minister said that requests for university studies, including overseas ones by both students and employees, are continuously increasing. «Given Seychelles' economic status as a high-income country, the number of scholarships we get from other countries or organisations has decreased. So the Ministry of Education has a significant challenge to better and more effectively use its scholarship budget. Because of the many demands, the government put in place an Educational Loan Scheme in operation since May 2023,» said Valentin. The student loan under the Educational Loan Scheme is not more than SCR 800,000 ($58,500) and is given to support a study in a field that is a priority for Seychelles and based on the interest rate of the respective banks, the government will subsidise 4 percent of the interest rate. Valentin said «A student will start repaying the loan after having completed the study and has started earning a salary. The government is the guarantor for each student.» The Educational Loan Scheme is supported by five commercial banks as well as the Seychelles Credit Union, the Central Bank of Seychelles, and the Seychelles Bankers Association. The final decision for approval of the loan remains with the banks. Aside from students who have not qualified for a fully-funded scholarship, the loan will also be available for a student who wishes to study in another university and not the one chosen by the Ministry of Education. The loan will help cover the difference in cost but will not exceed the SCR 800,000. Valentin said the Part-Financing Scheme has stopped due to several issues and concerns. «We saw during these past few years that the part-finance option has put a lot of financial pressure on parents. Certain parents did not honour their commitments and finally, the [government] system had to pay for the student to complete the study,» he added. Additionally, more students are expected to qualify for a fully- funded scholarship thanks to adjustments being made to the scholarship policy.

Germany had no prior knowledge of Moscow terror attack – Scholz

Germany had no prior information on terrorists’ plans to attack Crocus City Hall outside Moscow, Olaf Scholz says Read Full Article at RT.com
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Germany had no prior knowledge of Moscow terror attack – Scholz

Germany had no prior information on terrorists’ plans to attack Crocus City Hall outside Moscow, Olaf Scholz says Read Full Article at RT.com

Nigerian woman faces seven years in prison for writing a damning online review of tomato puree

Chioma Okoli called on her Facebook followers to share their thoughts about Ericso's Nagiko Tomato Mix, after sharing a picture of an opened can of the product and saying it was too sweet.
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Nigerian woman faces seven years in prison for writing a damning online review of tomato puree

Chioma Okoli called on her Facebook followers to share their thoughts about Ericso's Nagiko Tomato Mix, after sharing a picture of an opened can of the product and saying it was too sweet.

Billie Piper shrugs off issues with ex Laurence Fox after admitting he was 'difficult' to co-parent with to attend Netflix's Scoop premiere alongside Gillian Anderson and Keeley Hawes

Billie Piper attended Netflix's Scoop premiere at The Curzon Mayfair in London on Wednesday - after breaking her silence on ex-husband Laurence Fox.
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Billie Piper shrugs off issues with ex Laurence Fox after admitting he was 'difficult' to co-parent with to attend Netflix's Scoop premiere alongside Gillian Anderson and Keeley Hawes

Billie Piper attended Netflix's Scoop premiere at The Curzon Mayfair in London on Wednesday - after breaking her silence on ex-husband Laurence Fox.

Russian intel chief discusses regional security, closer cooperation with North Korea

The negotiations «took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere and demonstrated the unity of approaches to the issues discussed,» the SVR press office said
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Russian intel chief discusses regional security, closer cooperation with North Korea

The negotiations «took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere and demonstrated the unity of approaches to the issues discussed,» the SVR press office said

Health minister reveals number of injured in Crocus City Hall discharged from hospitals

According to Mikhail Murashko, seventy-four people continue to receive treatment in hospitals
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Health minister reveals number of injured in Crocus City Hall discharged from hospitals

According to Mikhail Murashko, seventy-four people continue to receive treatment in hospitals

Anti-Russian bias of Armenia-EU-US meeting raises concerns — MFA

Maria Zakharova explained that such meetings cause concern in most countries of the region because they are aimed not at establishing peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, but at «enabling the West with its extremely destructive approaches gain a firme
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Anti-Russian bias of Armenia-EU-US meeting raises concerns — MFA

Maria Zakharova explained that such meetings cause concern in most countries of the region because they are aimed not at establishing peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, but at «enabling the West with its extremely destructive approaches gain a firmer foothold in the South Caucasus, creating new dividing lines there»

Kyrgyzstan says outside forces trying to recruit citizens for terrorist attacks in Russia

According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration, recruiters operate mainly through dating sites, looking for potential victims, «analyzing correspondence in various religious, cultural, national and other social groups»
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Kyrgyzstan says outside forces trying to recruit citizens for terrorist attacks in Russia

According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration, recruiters operate mainly through dating sites, looking for potential victims, «analyzing correspondence in various religious, cultural, national and other social groups»

Africa should not be dictated to decide between old and new friends — UN official

As Leonardo Santos Simao noted, «it's important also that you preserve all the partnerships and changing with them where it's necessary to change»
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Africa should not be dictated to decide between old and new friends — UN official

As Leonardo Santos Simao noted, «it's important also that you preserve all the partnerships and changing with them where it's necessary to change»

Atelier de validation du Plan de Développement pour la Transition (PNDT 2025-2026).

Libreville abrite depuis ce mercredi, les travaux de l'atelier de Validation de Développement Pour la Transition, en abrégé PNDT. Il s'agira pour le gouvernement du Gabon, de mette sur pied, un programme de référence qui encadre les investissements duran
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Atelier de validation du Plan de Développement pour la Transition (PNDT 2025-2026).

Libreville abrite depuis ce mercredi, les travaux de l'atelier de Validation de Développement Pour la Transition, en abrégé PNDT. Il s'agira pour le gouvernement du Gabon, de mette sur pied, un programme de référence qui encadre les investissements durant la période 2024-2026. A l'initiative du Président de la transition, le général de brigade, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, le gouvernement que dirige Raymond Ndong Sima, est au front. Une guerre économique qui implique tous les acteurs (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Concertation nationale et discrimination, une antinomie !

Au CTRI. Le devoir moral de vous le dire... Je vais ouvrir ces quelques lignes avec une précision majeure : je ne suis en aucun cas contre le CTRI. Je suis pour la réussite de cette Transition militaire. Si certaines personnes cèdent aux opinions des autr
GABONEWS

Concertation nationale et discrimination, une antinomie !

Au CTRI. Le devoir moral de vous le dire... Je vais ouvrir ces quelques lignes avec une précision majeure : je ne suis en aucun cas contre le CTRI. Je suis pour la réussite de cette Transition militaire. Si certaines personnes cèdent aux opinions des autres, sont influencées par la peur des opinions des autres, ce n'est nullement mon cas. Je dis la main sur le cœur ce qui me paraît juste, ce que je me dois de dire. En tant que politique, j'ai construit une pensée sur la révision de (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Pictured: Scene where Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star George Gilbey, 40, fell to his death in 'work accident' with images showing building materials on 35ft warehouse's roof - as probe is launched and heartbroken friends pay tribute

George, who shot to fame on Gogglebox with his mother Linda McGarry and step-father Pete in 2013, has died aged 40 following a horror accident at work in Shoebury, Southend-on-Sea
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Pictured: Scene where Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star George Gilbey, 40, fell to his death in 'work accident' with images showing building materials on 35ft warehouse's roof - as probe is launched and heartbroken friends pay tribute

George, who shot to fame on Gogglebox with his mother Linda McGarry and step-father Pete in 2013, has died aged 40 following a horror accident at work in Shoebury, Southend-on-Sea

The 20 sexiest shows to stream now: Our critics sift through hundreds of options to choose the steamy shows that are truly worth watching

A steamy tale of love triangles, a racy Regency romp and an insider's account of the secrets and scandals that swirl around Manhattan - these are all featured in our critics' picks.
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The 20 sexiest shows to stream now: Our critics sift through hundreds of options to choose the steamy shows that are truly worth watching

A steamy tale of love triangles, a racy Regency romp and an insider's account of the secrets and scandals that swirl around Manhattan - these are all featured in our critics' picks.

James Comer sums up his ‘evidence’ of Biden crimes. It’s scant.

The House Oversight Committee chairman bungles facts and makes sweeping generalizations in his case against the president.
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James Comer sums up his ‘evidence’ of Biden crimes. It’s scant.

The House Oversight Committee chairman bungles facts and makes sweeping generalizations in his case against the president.

Over 950,000 HDB households to get U-Save, S&CC rebates in April

SINGAPORE — More than 950,000 Singaporean households in Housing Board flats will receive U-Save and Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates in April, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on March 28. The rebates — the first quarterly disbursement i
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Over 950,000 HDB households to get U-Save, S&CC rebates in April

SINGAPORE — More than 950,000 Singaporean households in Housing Board flats will receive U-Save and Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates in April, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on March 28. The rebates — the first quarterly disbursement in the 2024 financial year — are part of the permanent GST Voucher (GSTV) scheme and the Assurance Package, which received a $1.9 billion boost in Budget 2024 to help people cope with an uncertain economic outlook. Disbursed in April, July, October, and January each year, the rebates aim to defray the hike in GST and provide cost-of-living support for lower- to middle-income households. Additional U-Save will be provided to help Singaporean HDB households cope with increases in their utility bills. In total, eligible households will receive 2.5 times the amount of regular U-Save, or up to $950, in the 2024 financial year. On average, this will cover about eight months of utility bills for those living in one- and two-room flats, and about four months of utility bills for those living in three- and four- room flats, said MOF.

Most Russians believe cash will disappear in 20 years – poll

Most Russians prefer using plastic cards to make purchases, and more than half believe cash will vanish in the near future, a new poll shows Read Full Article at RT.com
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Most Russians believe cash will disappear in 20 years – poll

Most Russians prefer using plastic cards to make purchases, and more than half believe cash will vanish in the near future, a new poll shows Read Full Article at RT.com

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