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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.
Ahead of the upcoming general election on Wednesday, September 3, supporters of the People's National Party (PNP), now gathered in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St James for the party's mass rally, are expressing that they want the Jamaica...
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According to Zelensky, Ukraine’s Interior Minister Igor Klimenko and SBU chief Vasily Malyuk have just informed him that the murder suspect had been detained
Earlier, the detentions were reported by UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg
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Ukrainian law enforcement has detained a suspect in the killing of far-right MP and former parliamentary speaker Andrey Parubiy Read Full Article at RT.com
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On the sidelines of the SCO summit, PM Modi met Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing, expressing India's support for a fair and inclusive electoral process in Myanmar. Discussions also covered defense cooperation and border management. Modi emphasized India's commitment to a Myanmar-led peace process through dialogue, highlighting the importance of bilateral ties within India's regional policies.
In Tianjin, Narendra Modi met with Cai Qi, a prominent member of China's Politburo Standing Committee and a close associate of Xi Jinping. Modi conveyed his aspirations for bilateral relations and requested Cai's backing to achieve the shared vision of both leaders.
As Prime Minister Modi met President Xi, Congress criticized the government's approach to China, citing the Galwan Valley incident and alleged Chinese support for Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh questioned if the government was legitimizing Chinese aggression by pursuing reconciliation without restoring the border status quo. He also raised concerns about a Chinese hydel project and the government's response to China-Pakistan cooperation.
The IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall across India in September, exceeding 109% of the long-period average. Regions like Uttarakhand, north Rajasthan, and Delhi may experience heavy rainfall, potentially triggering landslides and floods. While most areas will receive normal to above-normal rainfall, the northeast and parts of south peninsular India may see below-normal rainfall.
A parliamentary committee urges the government to broaden price controls on cancer drugs, encompassing vaccines, immunotherapy, and oral chemotherapy, citing that many medications remain unaffordable due to regulatory gaps. The committee also emphasizes the need for stringent quality monitoring of generic drugs to encourage their prescription by medical professionals, addressing existing hesitancy.
L'équipe de France a assuré dimanche sa qualification pour les quarts de finale de la Coupe du monde de rugby en écrasant le Brésil 84-5, avec quatorze essais inscrits contre l'équipe la plus faible de la compétition, dimanche à Exeter.
SINGAPORE - Rental rates have more than doubled for privately held HDB shop units, particularly over the past year, while rents for shops directly leased out by HDB have mostly held steady.Median rentals for heartland shops held by private landlords rose from $3.51 per sq ft (psf) in the second quarter of 2024 to $7.34 psf in the second quarter of 2025.This is the highest ever rental rate for privately held HDB shops, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Realis data that dates back to 1999.Meanwhile, shops directly rented out by HDB have seen rents rise at a more gradual rate.HDB said rents for nine in 10 of such shops have remained largely unchanged over the past five years.Property analysts and agents attributed the rise in rental rates for privately held HDB shops to increased demand for such units after consumer sentiment improved post-pandemic, even though there are signs that this demand is now moderating.
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani fractured his vertebra after the car he was in was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, authorities said.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists earlier that Putin’s agenda may include other meetings and conversations
His video address was published on the Kremlin website
People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding has declared that financing his party’s ambitious plans to raise the income tax threshold to $3.5 million has become more attainable, following confirmation that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio...
Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Campaign Committee Chairman Dr Christopher Tufton has declared that «the real poll is really the result in the ballot box» amid two national polls painting completely different pictures as it relates to voting intention...
A mentally-ill Manchester man who allegedly attacked a member of a police party with a machete has succumbed to gunshot injuries received during the incident. The deceased has been identified as 36-year old Raynard Smalling of Ellen Street...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has apprehended Amit Agarwal for allegedly orchestrating a money laundering scheme, funneling ₹697 crore to Hong Kong and Singapore via shell companies. Agarwal purportedly used fabricated documents to register these entities and open bank accounts. The ED is investigating the involvement of bank officials who may have overlooked due diligence procedures.
PM Modi highlighted J&K's progress, citing Pulwama's first day-night cricket match and Srinagar's Khelo India Water Sports Festival as signs of change. He praised Mohsin Ali, a kayaking gold medalist, for his Olympic dream, emphasizing the potential of J&K's youth. Modi also acknowledged recent natural disasters and lauded rescue efforts.
In Bihar, over two lakh objections have been filed against the draft electoral roll, primarily from individuals who submitted enumeration forms while already registered elsewhere. This surge follows notices issued to prominent figures for holding multiple voter IDs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, honored Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's crucial role in Hyderabad's liberation from Nizam's rule, emphasizing its significance in unifying India after independence.
Airports in India may face reduced user development fees for lapses like dirty toilets, baggage delays, and long queues, as per a proposal from the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). The regulator plans to implement uniform performance standards for major airports, linking compliance to tariff structures with rewards for exceeding standards and penalties for failures.
Joseph was nominated by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar
This position is expected to be officially confirmed by Foreign Secretary David Lammy during his speech at the House of Commons on September 1
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Hans Grundberg demanded that the Houthis «release immediately and unconditionally all UN personnel, as well as staff from national and international NGOs, civil society organizations, and diplomatic missions»
