“Extraordinary measures” may be needed soon to keep US federal government from defaulting on national debt, Fed chief Janet Yellen has said Read Full Article at RT.com Read more
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 Abb
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.
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.
Speaking of Moscow’s military bases in the country, Ahmed al-Sharaa has said Damascus has “strategic interests” with one of the world powers Read Full Article at RT.com
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh on Sunday at the Presidential Palace in Djibouti to discuss regional security, political developments, and strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Delhi Police are investigating alleged data collection for the AAP's 'Mahila Samman Yojna' scheme after concerns raised by Congress' Sandeep Dikshit. Lt Governor Saxena directed an inquiry into improper personal information gathering. The Delhi government departments have denied the existence of such a scheme, distancing themselves from AAP's claims as elections approach.
BJP and AAP have clashed over welfare schemes in Delhi as elections approach. BJP's Hardeep Singh Puri criticized AAP's Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani scheme, alleging lack of proper budget and approval. Kejriwal accused BJP of obstructing these initiatives. Inquiry ordered into AAP's data collection practices for women's schemes.
Congress MLA Uma Thomas sustained severe head and spinal injuries after falling from the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium gallery in Kochi. She is currently in critical condition, receiving treatment in the ICU with ventilator support. Medical experts are being consulted to determine further treatment plans.
A bus driver died on Saturday after being stabbed in his neck in Spanish Town, St Catherine. Killed in the attack was 34-year-old Nicholas Leach, otherwise called 'Flex', of Eltham Park in Spanish Town. Reports are that about 10:50 a.m....
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An aircraft incident at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport caused temporary delays to all flight operations Saturday night.
Central European nations weigh options to secure energy supplies before gas-transit deal between Moscow and Kiev expires Read Full Article at RT.com
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Crashed plane was hit from the ground and rendered inoperable by electronic warfare means, Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
Swedish burial associations are reportedly preparing to ensure casket funerals for thousands of people, AP has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Georgia’s ceremonial head of state, Mikhail Kavelashvili, is a former national team player and Manchester City footballer Read Full Article at RT.com
The outgoing US president reportedly believes he could have defeated Donald Trump Read Full Article at RT.com
President Putin introduces new anti-extremism strategy with focus on Ukrainian threats Read Full Article at RT.com
Earlier, the authorities admitted that all those on board had died, except for two surviving crew members who were in the rear of the plane
At the same time, Lavrov noted that Moscow has not received any official signals from the United States on the Ukrainian settlement at the moment
Russian, Azerbaijani presidents hold telephone conversation on Aktau plane crash
«So we’ll see. If the Americans begin to take our interests into account, dialogue will gradually recover. If not - then everything will remain the way it is,» the top Russian diplomat said
According to the TV channel, a drone likely belonging to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attacked a munitions depot near Adra about 25 kilometers away from the Syrian capital
TEHRAN – More than 6,000 Iranian women who are residing out of the country are actively engaged in constructing schools, a member of the international committee of the Association of School-building Benefactors, has said.
TEHRAN –Despite sanctions, Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) has managed to procure and store the essential medical supplies needed by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) patients, an official with IFDA has said.
TEHRAN –During the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 20 – December 20), a total of 7,706 prisoners of unintentional crimes were released.
TEHRAN –The final stage of the Rayan international programming contest will be held in the upcoming spring, bringing together 100 selected programmers nationally and internationally.
Bakhtegan Lake is a Salt Lake in southern Fars Province with a surface area of 3,500 square kilometers. It was once Iran's second-largest lake.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Security Minister General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag announced the federal government's intention to conduct one-person, one-vote elections in several districts of Jubbaland State, including the interim capital, Kismayo, by 2026.
Mogadishu (HOL) — At least 11 people, including civilians, have been killed and 20 others injured in renewed clan conflicts in the western Mudug region over the past two days.
Le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat ,le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu ce jour M. Diagne Amadou, porteur d'un message de Son Excellence Adama Barrow,Président de la République de Gambie. Dans le cadre de la tenue les 31 janvier et 1 février prochains du forum «Africa invesment», l'émissaire gambien est venu transmettre officiellement au Chef de l'État une invitation. Cet événement, auquel le chef de l'état prendra part en qualité (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
L'année 2024 avec ses hauts et bas, va passer le relai à sa soeur 2025 dans quelques jours. Le Gabon a connu, depuis le 30 août 2023, ce qui est appelé «le coup de libération». Une nouvelle page s'est ouverte pour le pays. Qui est-ce qui a marqué ou n'a pas été du rendez-vous, notre rédaction a posé des questions à l'Honorable Justine Lekogo, députée à l'Assemblée nationale de la transition. Bonjour Honorable Justine Lekogo ! Députée de la transition, 2024 s'en va. Qui est-ce qui vous (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
About 6.21 lakh applications have been received for 1.27 lakh internships under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, with the selection process ongoing. The scheme aims to provide 1 crore internships in top-500 companies over five years. Interns receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 and a one-time grant of Rs 6,000.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a meeting of the Sangathan Parv Workshop on Sunday at the party headquarters extension office in the national capital. During the meeting, a decision was taken to celebrate Atal Jayanti for a whole year from December 25, 2024, to December 25, 2025, as good governance and to celebrate Samvidhan Parv.
