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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.
Rapid response teams were dispatched to the scene
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Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that Tehran did not start this conflict
The parties unanimously agreed that any military action that could destabilize the entire region should be stopped
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President Masoud Pezeshkian called the strike a barbaric crime
The source reported that President Donald Trump was informed of the high risks and potential benefits of the operation for the US
Abbas Araghchi stressed that Tehran is ready to do anything in order to prove that its nuclear program is peaceful
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The Iranian foreign minister called this military aggression a gross violation of the basic principles of the UN charter and a clear crime against peace and international security
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The Iranian president strongly condemned the attack and expressed his condolences to the families of the victims
The president spoke to The Washington Post early Saturday after announcing that the U.S. had begun striking Iran to bring about regime change.
Rahul Gandhi questioned PM Modi's swift Indo-US trade deal, alleging it harms Indian farmers and industries. He claimed the Prime Minister gave away data and guaranteed annual purchases of US products. Gandhi also alleged a lack of political response to Chinese border movements, citing an unpublished book by a former Army Chief.
West Bengal's electoral rolls now list over 7.04 crore voters following a Special Intensive Revision. During this process, over 5.46 lakh names were removed, while more than 1.82 lakh new voters were added. Over 58 lakh enumeration forms were not received, and more than 60 lakh electors remain in the 'under adjudication' category but are included in the updated rolls.
A fatal Learjet 45XR crash in Baramati, killing five, has been attributed by the AAIB to low visibility and a lack of meteorological facilities at the uncontrolled airfield. The aircraft experienced a go-around before crashing during its second landing attempt. The preliminary report highlights operational gaps and recommends enhanced safety measures for uncontrolled airfields.
«India is deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region. We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians. Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues,» the statement read. Israel and US on Saturday launched a daylight attack on Iran, closing the window for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's long-running nuclear dispute with the West.
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The Central Bank of Iceland has raised serious concerns about a bill proposing to link benefit payments to the wage index. This is stated in a memorandum the bank sent yesterday to Parliament’s Welfare Committee.
A driver from Singapore has expressed his gratitude to two Johor Bahru policemen for their assistance after he encountered a scammer at the checkpoint.He referred to them as «polite, attentive and professional throughout the process» in an email sent to the authorities on Feb 23, which was shared on Facebook by Johor Bahru South District Police on Feb 26.«They handled the matter promptly and took my report seriously. Their calm and helpful attitude provided reassurance during what was a stressful situation for me,» he wrote.The incident in question occurred at the Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ) at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs (BSI), according to the letter. The driver recounted that upon pulling up to clear Malaysia's customs, he realised his Touch 'n Go card had insufficient funds.He then alighted from his vehicle and was approached by a male «officer» wearing a green uniform, who instructed the driver to park at the nearest immigration counter for passport clearance, the latter claimed.The «officer» then allegedly took the latter's Touch 'n Go card along with his RM100 (S$33) in cash, with the promise to help top it up.
Six Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot flights on Feb 28 and March 1 have been cancelled after the US and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran.SIA said in a statement on Feb 28 that four of its flights have been cancelled on both days.They are SQ494 (Singapore to Dubai) and SQ495 (Dubai to Singapore) on Feb 28 and March 1.Two Scoot flights TR596 (Singapore to Jeddah) and TR597 (Jeddah to Singapore) on Feb 28 have also been cancelled, the airline added.SIA said it strongly advises customers to update their contact details via the Manage Booking function on the SIA and Scoot websites, or subscribe to the mobile notification service, to receive flight updates.“We will continue to monitor the situation in the Middle East closely and will adjust our flight paths as needed,” the statement read.Singapore embassies in the Middle East advised Singaporeans there to exercise caution and stay updated on regional developments amid heightened tensions on Feb 28.[[nid:730621]]
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The goal of the US operation against Iran is to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons, he noted
