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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.
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According to Florian Philippot, President Emmanuel Macron is supporting the idea of establishing a European army so vehemently because all the money has been drained from the budget to finance Ukraine
According to the WAFA news agency, the move was supported by many Arab countries, as well as Spain, China, France, and Switzerland
During Andrey Yermak’s visit to Washington, the Ukrainian delegation was working on a potential meeting between the two
Peter Szijjarto will co-chair the meeting in Moscow along with the Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko
Alexander Volgarev highlighted the fact that Kiev’s unprecedented wave of repression ruthlessly crushes everyone, not just prominent social figures and human rights activists
Following the inauguration of the Vande Bharat Express, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged PM Modi to bridge the 'dil ki doori' by releasing Kashmiri prisoners, emphasizing that human connections are more vital than infrastructure.
The government launched a Central Waqf Portal, requiring registered properties to upload details for a unique ID, aligning with the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. Minister Rijiju emphasized that only legitimate, documented properties will be included, urging states to meet the six-month deadline for uploading information. The portal aims for transparency and efficiency, though its legal validity faces challenges.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha lauded PM Modi for realizing the 'Kashmir-to-Kanyakumari' vision and driving socio-economic progress in J&K post-Article 370 abrogation. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, including the Chenab and Anji bridges, symbolizes this connectivity. Since April 2022, PM Modi has initiated projects worth Rs 1.15 lakh crore in J&K.
In Jammu's Gangyal Chowk, a 35-year-old history-sheeter named Paramjeet Singh was shot and injured by unidentified suspects. The incident, which occurred around 2:20 pm, resulted in a gunshot wound to Singh's right arm. Police have ruled out terrorism, suspecting group rivalry as the motive, and have launched a search for the attackers.
In a recent podcast interview, Vijay Mallya claimed he informed then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley about his departure to London in March 2016, prior to leaving India. Mallya stated he was unaware of any lookout circular against him at the time.
People in a town in northwestern Manitoba are being forced out of their homes after a wildfire put the community under a mandatory evacuation order on Friday.
Toronto is currently the second most polluted major city in the world as wildfire smoke spreads across the city, according to a global tracker.
The murderous drug-trafficking network allegedly run by former Team Canada Olympian Ryan Wedding remains active in Canada despite efforts to dismantle the cartel-linked group, the RCMP has confirmed to CBC News. Wedding was added this year to the FBI’s list of ten most-wanted fugitives.
Il est venu avec son To'ere Rima, un petit To'ere qu'on peut tenir à la main. Avec sa casquette de chanteur dans les deux groupes «Oke AA» et «Akeke Crew», mais aussi celle de professeur au conservatoire de musique.
US Congressman Brad Sherman urged a Pakistani delegation, led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, to eliminate Jaish-e-Mohammad and protect religious minorities. Sherman highlighted the murder of his constituent, Daniel Pearl, by the group. He also called for the release of Dr. Shakil Afridi, imprisoned for aiding in Osama bin Laden's killing.
TEHRAN – The national environment week is being observed from June 6 to 12 under the theme ‘Favorable environment, commitment of officials, participation of people’.
TEHRAN –The Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing food security, sustainable agricultural production, and natural resource management, particularly in the face of increasing climate-related and environmental challenges, through exchanging advanced agricultural knowledge and practices between countries.
TEHRAN - Roshanak Ghods, an associate professor of Persian medicine at the Iran University of Medical Sciences, has proposed setting up a global fund for research on traditional medicine.
TEHRAN – The Geological Survey and Mineral Explorations of Iran and the China Geological Survey have agreed to expand cooperation through signing a deal in the near future.
The Russian president noted that the urge to attract non-governmental funds had already been on the agenda
Maria Zakharova stressed that the Ukrainian side had to work constructively
According to Congressional officials, the presidential administration has repeatedly contacted them, trying to persuade senators to soften the sanctions bill
«The nature of the current conflict is obvious to sensible politicians: NATO is waging a proxy war against Russia with Ukraine being the battering ram in its anti-Russian fight,» Maxim Buyakevich said
President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has declared an «all-out war» on al-Shabaab
The government is planning to track NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) youth by age in labour survey for smarter skilling policies. Starting July 2025, the revamped Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) will include new questions to better identify and support India’s disengaged youth and adult populations. This reform aligns with SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth.
A new toolkit, developed by The George Institute for Global Health and Rutgers University, aims to transform India's approach to malnutrition by mapping and understanding food environments. Piloted in India and Cambodia, the «Food Environment Toolbox» includes seven practical tools to assess food availability, affordability, and access.
