When asked when India could expect the deliveries of S-400 systems and Su-57 aircraft, President said: «India operates several other Russian-made aircraft too» 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.
Trinamool Congress has suspended MLA Humayun Kabir for his controversial plan to lay the foundation of a mosque on December 6, the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition. Despite the party's action, Kabir remains defiant, vowing to proceed with the plan and launch his own political party. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasized unity, stating that disruptive elements would be removed.
Thousands of passengers faced severe travel chaos as IndiGo cancelled around 300 flights on Thursday due to underestimating pilot needs under new duty rules. This planning lapse by the airline led to widespread airport disruptions, impacting even other carriers. IndiGo admitted to misjudging crew requirements, causing significant inconvenience.
A nationwide air travel crisis, primarily involving IndiGo, has left thousands stranded. Mumbai City FC's journey to a Super Cup semi-final was severely impacted by cancellations and delays. Passengers faced prolonged waits, exorbitant fares, and missed crucial events, highlighting widespread disruption across major Indian cities.
The Russian leader emphasized that any actions involving criminal methods or those harming people cannot be supported
Ukraine’s population, which stood at 42 million before the conflict, has now shrunk below 36 million
The Russian President also added that, India is one of Russia's «reliable and especially trusting partners» in this area
There was no reported information about casualties or damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure facilities
Russian Permanent Representative to the Geneva-based international organizations Gennady Gatilov pointed out that certain Western countries widely use the notorious and harmful practice of introducing unilateral coercive measures
Thomas Gibbs, 42, was allegedly listening to music on earphones when his VW Passat hit Ben Jacobs, who was on a 30-mile ride with friends - although he said he was 'not distracted'.
The Parti Québécois's dominance in the polls for nearly two years and its leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's promise to hold a referendum on Quebec sovereignty during his first term have reverberated all the way to Ottawa.
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has quit the College of Europe amid a probe into suspected misuse of funds Read Full Article at RT.com
C’est un tourbillon médiatique auquel est confronté Philippe Petitqueux depuis quelques jours. L’ancien maire de la petite commune de Formiguères, dans les Pyrénées-Orientales, est venu s’installer à Moorea en plein mandat. Philippe Petitqueux se justifie sur La 1ère, il parle d’une « situation instrumentalisée par l'opposition ».
Jamaica Post has moved to address concerns raised about outbound deliveries. The agency says Jamaica, like many postal administrations globally, continues to experience temporary restrictions affecting some destinations due to flight shortages,...
Residents of St James still struggling to recover from Hurricane Melissa are set to benefit from relief supplies donated by the Chinese business community in Montego Bay. The Fujian Association of Jamaica, with support from the Trinidad Chinese...
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has announced a temporary waiver of import permits for a wide range of medical and personal care items, a measure designed to accelerate hurricane relief operations and significantly reduce clearance times at the...
Although the two had clashed over the size of the project, the decisive factor was the small firm’s limited capacity to handle such an enormous project.
The strongest public support for quitting the bloc is in France and Poland, a survey shows Read Full Article at RT.com
[Govt of SA] Secretary Rubio, I have read your Substack post from 3 December 2025.
According to the statement, the release of a report on the outcome of a public inquiry into the death of British woman Dawn Sturgess in Amesbury «came at a time when Kiev’s situation is determining and the Ukrainian army is suffering failures on the battlefield»
The Russian president said that it's more or less pointless to look back and say that he would have redone any thing
According to Alexander Grushko, this situation is very dangerous, because Europe is moving down the path of the Cold War, when aggressive military planning is paired with aggressive policies
The Russian president added that Kabul is also making strides in combatting terrorism
When asked when India could expect the deliveries of S-400 systems and Su-57 aircraft, President said: «India operates several other Russian-made aircraft too»
A TADA court quashed a warrant against Shafat Ahmed Shangloo, arrested as an accomplice in the 1989 Rubaiya Sayeed abduction. The court found Shangloo was «inadvertently» named, as he was listed in the 1991 chargesheet as «released for want of evidence,» not an «absconding accused.» Warrants against seven others were also cancelled.
Sheikh Abdullah's legacy lives on in people's hearts, regardless of his birth anniversary holiday status, stated J&K CM Omar Abdullah. He emphasized that holiday decisions rest with the Centre, not the elected government, and that such observances don't measure his contributions. The National Conference plans a grand event for the anniversary.
The Supreme Court has cautioned police and trial courts against filing chargesheets and framing charges without a strong prima facie case, citing judicial system congestion. Justices emphasized that prosecution should only proceed with a reasonable prospect of conviction, especially in civil disputes, acting as crucial filters to maintain judicial efficiency and integrity.
