President Donald Trump’s stop at the air base — an important hub for the U.S. military in recent decades — is slated before he travels to Abu Dhabi. 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.
Ross Edgley, a 39-year-old endurance athlete and swimmer from the UK, is set to embark on an extraordinary journey this Friday—a 1,600-kilometer swim around Iceland. The challenge, which could take between three to five months, is one of the most ambitious of his career and has been more than a year in the making.
A Quebec coroner looking into the death of homeless Innu man, whose body was found inside a portable toilet in Montreal, said his death was attributable to environmental hypothermia in a context of severe alcohol intoxication.
Article 4(3) of the European Climate Law states: 'With a view to achieving the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of this Regulation, a Union-wide climate target for 2040 shall be set'. Article 4(4) and 4(5) sets out aspects to consider in setting the 2040 target. In early 2024, the European Commission adopted a communication accompanied by an impact assessment (IA) regarding a 2040 target and the pathway to 2050 climate neutrality. Setting out pathway scenarios and an indicative 2030-2050 EU greenhouse gas (GHG) budget, it considers that a 2040 climate target depends on two dimensions (I): fairness and (II): feasibility. The legislative proposal was scheduled for first quarter 2025 but is delayed until June or July 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
Key EU connectivity challenges include: (i) accelerating fibre network deployment by setting a decommissioning deadline for legacy technology (copper networks); (ii) balancing EU and national interests in allocating spectrum; (iii) ensuring cybersecurity for new generation mobile technologies (5G and 6G); (iv) controlling and protecting the submarine cable connection system; and (v) tackling the network cost contribution debate ('fair share'). The long-awaited digital networks act (DNA) may also aim at tackling these issues to improve the EU's digital connectivity ecosystem. The DNA is expected at the end of 2025, probably replacing the European Electronic Communication Code. The EECC Directive aims at stimulating investment in and take-up of very high capacity networks in the EU (e.g. fibre and 5G) and set new spectrum rules for mobile connectivity. As consistently late transposition has jeopardised its effects (resulting in fines for five Member States), it might be assumed that the DNA will take the form of a regulation. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
A bodybuilder was left fighting for his life after years of abusing a drug, with experts warning that more people could be at risk.
Meghan Markle and Nicola Peltz could now use the Royal Family and Beckham names to come up with a lucrative brand collaboration after the 'Beckxit' summit.
Three years ago, on 15 May 2022, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was elected as the President of Somalia after a protracted indirect electoral process. This was his non-consecutive second period in office—he had first served between September 2012 and February 2017. His return was hailed as a positive sign. He was seen as an experienced president who had gained valuable insights from his nearly five years in office, had spent another five years in the opposition, and was likely to have drawn lessons from the mistakes of his first term.
Road-clearing crews have been pulled from the roads for their safety and emergency services are only responding to critical calls when it’s safe to do so. Schools and government offices are closed.
A group of tenants on Montreal's South Shore are accusing their new landlord of pushing them to leave their apartments and they say his behaviour is evidence of a business model that makes money at the expense of low-income, vulnerable people.
We're back at Superior Court in London, Ont., to bring you the latest updates from the ongoing trial of five former world junior hockey players.
Cyndie Richards says she was promised change after her son's body went undiscovered in supportive housing for days, but a recent disturbing case reveals serious gaps in B.C.'s system.
Meghan Markle and Nicola Peltz could now use the Royal Family and Beckham names to come up with a lucrative brand collaboration after the 'Beckxit' summit.
Mary, who is believed to be one of Fred West's first victims, vanished into thin air on January 6 , 1968, while waiting to catch a bus to her boyfriend's house in Gloucester.
Joe Don Baker died at the age of 89 on May 7, his family confirmed. The actor played two different roles in three separate James Bond films playing both a good and a bad guy.
EXCLUSIVE: Ring doorbell footage reportedly shows Mike Johnston, who runs a local business, lifting a bulldog into the air and using its lead to carry it into the house.
Neil Culley, 49, and Kerrie Culley, 51, touched down in Tbilisi yesterday and pushed for an emotional reunion with the 18-year-old who is accused of carrying 30lbs of cannabis into the ex-Soviet republic.
Spain's national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP) is the second largest (in absolute figures) financed by the Next Generation EU (NGEU) recovery instrument and its main spending tool, the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Following the October 2023 amendment of the Spanish NRRP, adding a REPowerEU chapter, the plan's value reached €163 billion (or 13.1 % of national gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019), an increase of roughly 135 % compared with the original plan of 2021 (€69.5 billion in grants only). The amended plan comes with an increased grant allocation of €79.8 billion and a freshly requested loan allocation of €83.2 billion. The grant part includes the June 2022 upward revision of Spain's grant allocation of €7.7 billion and the country's REPowerEU grant allocation of €2.6 billion. In addition, Spain has requested a transfer of its share from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve of €58 million to its NRRP. So far, €48.3 billion of RRF resources (29.6 % of the amended NRRP) have been received. These have been disbursed by the European Commission in form of pre-financing and four grant instalments. The amended plan focuses on the green transition, devoting almost 40 % of the resources to it, and fosters the digital transformation by committing 25.9 % of the funds (excluding REPowerEU) to digital projects. In the context of the European Semester, the Commission assessed the plan's implementation as 'under way', yet warned about emerging delays hindering effective and swift implementation. The European Parliament participates in interinstitutional forums for cooperation and discussion on its implementation and scrutinises the European Commission's work. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Sixth edition. The 'NGEU delivery' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the lifecycle of the plans. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
The Congress is the legislative branch of the United States (US) system of government. It is divided into two chambers: the House of Representatives (the lower chamber) and the Senate (the upper chamber). The formal powers of Congress are set out in Article I of the US Constitution, and include making laws, collecting revenue, borrowing and spending money, declaring war, making treaties with foreign nations, and overseeing the executive branch. Elections to the US Congress occur every second November, with the Congress convening the following January. Additionally, every four years, these elections coincide with the presidential election. The current, 119th Congress was elected in November 2024, and convened in January 2025. The US has a long-standing two-party system, which means that nearly all members of Congress belong to either the Republican or Democratic parties. Independent members, if any, generally align or caucus with one of the two main parties. In the most recent US Presidential and Congressional elections, held in November 2024, the Republican party won the White House. They also retained control of the House with a five-seat margin – the smallest in modern history – and won back the Senate with a six-seat majority, taking account of two independents who caucus with the Democrats. This gave the Republicans a governing trifecta, with control of the presidency and both chambers of Congress. This EPRS briefing provides key facts and figures about the US Congress as an institution, including relevant comparisons with the European Parliament (EP). Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
[Agenzia Fides] Kanza -- «A solid roof over one's head, a good cassava field, learning to read... without ever being discouraged and with the help of God» is the Hope for the Bayaka pygmies of Central Africa.
[International Consortium of Investigative Journalists] Leaked documents reveal the government awarded a Portuguese construction giant with ties to the vice president $1 billion in contracts as it splurged on a Paris-inspired capital, an empty airport, and other long-forgotten infrastructure projects.
The Supreme Court is reviewing injunctions against Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship for those born to parents of undocumented immigrants or foreign visitors.
President Donald Trump stopped at al-Udeid Air Base — an important hub for the U.S. military in recent decades — before heading to Abu Dhabi.
President John Mahama has pledged to “lay a red carpet” for firms seeking to invest in Ghana’s energy sector Read Full Article at RT.com
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Support for refugees has dropped significantly, with growing numbers reportedly being told to “go back to Ukraine” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Finland has proposed raising the maximum age of reservists from 50 to 65 amid wider militarization in the EU Read Full Article at RT.com
Kyrgyz Security Council Secretary Marat Imankulov said that informal multilateral meetings of the secretaries of the Security Councils of the SCO and CIS member states will also take place on the sidelines of the event
The Russian foreign minister recalled that Zelensky made some statements demanding that Putin attend in person
Vladimir Medinsky will represent Russia’s interests at the Istanbul venue and carry out the directives issued by the president, Rodion Miroshnik said
Rodion Miroshnik that some of the Ukrainian delegates in Istanbul have a rather «questionable background»
According to Peter Szijjarto, «those who at the time hindered the success of peace talks, bear serious responsibility for it»
The extensive alterations house a gym, sauna and cinema room beneath the historic property, which was built in 1729 and is very close to Hyde Park.
