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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Huit personnes ont perdu la vie dans l’éboulement de Te Honu, à Afaahiti, dans la nuit du 26 novembre. Les recherches, reprises après plusieurs répliques, se sont prolongées jusqu’à l’aube. Près de 200 intervenants ont œuvré pour localiser les victimes et sécuriser le versant instable.
Le corps d'un septuagénaire qui était recherché dans le secteur montagneux de Mahaena a été retrouvé par les pompiers de Hitiaa o Te Ra.
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The resolution also contains demands to compensate for the damage caused to Ukraine, renounce recognition of territorial gains and deploy international peacekeeping forces on both sides of the line of contact
According to the expert, a misunderstanding between Russia and the US on the issue of arms control could lead to a dangerous escalation
Chairman of the Board of Eximbank of Russia Pyotr Zaselsky noted the growing interest in products from the Made in Russia segment such as eco-friendly products, cosmetics, goods for children and home
The Russian leader emphasized that Moscow and Bishkek were thinking about the prospects of their relations
Adeliia Petrosian and Petr Gumennik won the qualifying tournament in Beijing in September and qualified for the Olympics
Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar clarified his «word power» social media post was intended for the legal fraternity on Constitution Day, not a political jab at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Un septuagénaire est recherché dans le secteur montagneux de Mahaena. Les pompiers de Hitiaa o Te Ra. Les drones de la gendarmerie vont être mobilisés pour tenter de localiser le disparu.
All NATO member states now stand on the front line when it comes to defending the security of the alliance.
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Mogadishu (HOL) – The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has arrested 11 individuals accused of plotting terrorist attacks and conducting espionage against the Somali government and civilians.
Mogadishu (HOL) – The Commander of the Banadir Regional Police Force, Mahdi Omar Mumin, on Wednesday chaired a meeting focused on strengthening security in the capital and preventing anti-security activities across Mogadishu. Senior police officers briefed the commander on the latest security developments, including recent incidents reported in various districts. The discussions also covered ongoing and planned operations to curb robberies, particularly the surge in mobile phone thefts carried out by armed groups. Commander Mahdi Omar Mumin instructed the Banadir Police to intensify security measures, enhance vigilance, and take firm action against criminal groups threatening the safety of residents. “The meeting focused on strengthening security, increasing the vigilance of the forces, and preventing activities that could damage the reputation of the Police,” the Banadir Regional Police Force said in a statement. The meeting comes amid rising complaints from residents in several districts over increasing mobile phone robberies and attacks by armed bandits.
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Karnataka's top Congress leaders, chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar, engaged in a public spat on social media. Shivakumar alluded to a «secret deal» for a rotational chief ministership, while Siddaramaiah countered by emphasizing his commitment to a full five-year term and highlighting fulfilled promises. This open conflict signals a significant escalation beyond their supporters' verbal exchanges.
