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.
Le 7 mai 2026, à Luanda, Zita Oligui Nguema et son homologue angolaise Ana Dias Lourenço ont visité l'exposition Caminhos de Fogo, Horizontes de Paz au Musée d'histoire militaire, en marge de la visite d'État de Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema en Angola. L'exposition, installée à la forteresse de São Miguel, retrace la guerre angolaise jusqu'au retour à la paix en 2002. La présence des deux Premières dames a transformé la visite en un acte symbolique : elle met l'accent sur la mémoire, la (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Réunis au Palais Léon Mba ce mercredi 06 avril 2026, sous la conduite de l'honorable Blaise Louembe, Président de la Commission des Affaires étrangères, de la Coopération internationale, de la Défense nationale et de l'Intégration régionale, les députés membres ont auditionné le ministre des Eaux et Forêts, de l'Environnement, du Climat, chargé du conflit Homme-Faune, Maurice Ntossui Allogo, dans le cadre de l'examen du projet de loi portant ratification de l'ordonnance n°008/PR/2025 du (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Countries around the world are commemorating the 81st anniversary of victory over Germany in WWII, honoring those who died defeating Nazism Read Full Article at RT.com
India has conducted the maiden flight of its TARA glide weapon system, equipped to convert unguided warheads into high-precision munitions Read Full Article at RT.com
Picking off local groups one by one, Balkan kingpins have built up a near insurmountable dominance over the criminal underworld. But now they have competition.
Labour have taken a battering at the hands of Nigel Farage in a mega round of local elections that will seal Keir Starmer's fate, writes JASON GROVES.
Police found the 35-year-old lying in a pool of blood in a property around 30 miles from the Majorcan capital of Palma. There have been no arrests.
LIVE UPDATES: Follow the results and reaction from the UK local elections across England, Scotland and Wales in the biggest test of public opinion since Labour's landslide win in the 2024 general election.
Three hikers, including two foreigners, were killed and 10 were missing after a volcano on Indonesia's eastern Halmahera island erupted Friday, spewing an ash cloud into the air, a local police chief said.
The burst of violence cast fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities.
Whether or not he intended it, the comment made by barrister Tim Hunter in defence of his client went to the very heart of the court case.
The Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH) has improved bladder check services with the introduction of new flexible cystoscopy technology, helping doctors provide safer, less painful, and more accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients.
The 2026 Vanuatu National Literary Awards have officially opened, marking the return of the Sot Sot Storian micro-fiction competition for its third year alongside the launch of the inaugural Poetri Pawa Praes National Poetry Award.
Efforts to improve volcanic tsunami preparedness across the Pacific have advanced in Port Vila, as experts from Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, and Japan reviewed progress on a major Japan-led disaster risk reduction project. The third Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) meeting of…
The only woman in Vanuatu’s 52-member Parliament, Marie Louise Milne, has delivered a message of encouragement to young mothers across the country, saying motherhood should not mark the end of education or future ambitions.
The Ambassador of France to Vanuatu, Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer, has described a recent article on the position of the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) regarding Matthew and Hunter (Umaenupne and Umaeneag/Leka) as one-sided and misleading in the way…
Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter President Golden Matonga has hailed FDH Bank for consistently support the Misa awards gala for eight consecutive years. Speaking in an interview acknowledging FDH Bank’s K5 million support to MISA-Malawi for the Awards gala during the World Press Freedom Day celebrations at the weekend in Salima, Matonga […] The post MISA-Malawi hails FDH Bank for consistent support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Zimbabwe says it is in the process of returning 67 farms that were seized during the country’s controversial land reform programme, marking a major shift in policy as the government pushes to rebuild relations with Western nations and secure international debt relief. The farms belong to nationals from Denmark, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands, countries […] The post Zimbabwe to Return 67 Seized European-Owned Farms in Bid to Repair Western Relations and Unlock Debt Relief appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Fear and confusion have spread among men living under Senior Chief Ngabu in Chikwawa after reports emerged that some men are allegedly experiencing mysterious incidents in which they claim their private parts suddenly disappear or shrink after interacting with strangers. According to people who spoke toNyasatimes, panic intensified in recent days after a bicycle businessman […] The post Panic in Ngabu as Men Claim Private Parts Are Mysteriously Disappearing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Malawi today is a nation weighed down by exhaustion. Prices of essential goods continue rising beyond the reach of ordinary citizens. Youth unemployment is crushing hope. Businesses are collapsing under economic pressure. The cost of fuel, fertilizer, transport, and food keeps climbing while salaries remain stagnant. Corruption scandals dominate headlines. Public trust in leadership is […] The post Can the UDF Still Be Malawi’s Answer? Looking at Today’s Crisis, Many Malawians Are Beginning to Wonder appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Internal political tensions within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have resurfaced after outspoken lawyer and party member Christopher Ndalama publicly questioned the continued influence of former President Lazarus Chakwera, arguing that the party may no longer be benefiting meaningfully from his leadership. In a widely circulated social media post, Ndalama expressed frustration over being excluded […] The post MCP lawyer Christopher Ndalama questions Chakwera’s influence, says party cannot benefit from former President appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Grain loading will total 15.9 mln metric tons in the first half of 2026, the Euler analytical company says
As a result, air ticket prices in Thailand will grow by 7-10% more, experts cited by Bangkok Post say
The vessel reached the shore in the Sodegaura area, where refining facilities of several Japanese companies are located
One person is still missing
According to the media outlet, companies such as Mitsui, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Mitsubishi may join the delegation, led by the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
A man in Yishun has apparently turned his car into a makeshift two-storey home for his cats. The dark grey car was seen at the second floor of a multi-storey parking lot at Block 347, Yishun Avenue 11 with makeshift cat beds and feeding utensils placed beside it, reported Shin Min Daily News. When AsiaOne went down to the scene on Friday (May 8), two cats were resting in cardboard cat beds under the car. A calico cat was seated below the hood of the vehicle while an orange cat was under the boot. The car owner was not present.There were also several pet care items and a plastic bowl filled with drinking water. He, a 50-year-old engineer, told Shin Min that he owns the car and two cats. He said he took in the two injured strays — a calico cat named Patches and an orange tabby named Tiger — over a decade ago. The cats used to be kept at home but He let Tiger, who didn't like being indoors for long periods, roam downstairs and soon Patches followed. He said that he bought his car about 10 years ago for around $100,000 but he drove much less this past year.
Faced with a different world — where there will be more disruptions and shocks, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) must do more to strengthen its collective resilience, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (May 8).He was speaking at the plenary session of the 48th Asean Summit being held in Cebu, Philippines.In 2024, the 11-member bloc, which has a combined population of about 684 million, achieved a total trade in goods and services value of about US$5.1 trillion (S$6.51 trillion).But like the rest of its Asian neighbours, Asean member states are also among the hardest hit amid the Middle East crisis due to their high dependence on energy and other critical supplies from the Gulf.Then, there is also the issue of trade disruptions arising from the US' Liberation Day tariffs, which PM Wong noted has «not completely gone away». «The realities of the global economy going forward are that there will be more disruptions, more shocks, more volatility. That will be the new normal in our economic landscape.»He urged fellow Asean leaders to do more to strengthen the bloc's collective resilience.
SINGAPORE — A former Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) regular was sentenced to six years and 10 months’ jail on May 8 after he broke into a man’s home, accessed the latter’s cryptocurrency wallet and stole 1.7 million USDT.According to court documents, the amount of USDT Teo Rong Xuan, 35, had stolen in 2023 was worth the same amount in US dollars — US$1.7 million (S$2.15 million).The former captain with the Naval Diving Unit, who left the SAF in 2023, pleaded guilty in October 2025 to one count each of housebreaking and misusing a computer system.He also pleaded guilty to multiple counts of dealing with the ill-gotten gains.In earlier proceedings, Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Jonathan Tan told the court that Teo, also known as Rex, joined the diving unit in 2010.In June 2022, he met the victim, a 30-year-old Chinese national, through a mutual friend identified as “Zee” in court documents.The victim had a “cold wallet” — a cryptocurrency wallet that was not connected to the internet.The DPP said the man’s cold wallet was a “Ledger Nano X” hardware device that physically resembled a thumb drive or security token.
Nominations are now open for WATA’s Hydrate to Educate initiative, with the 2026 programme set to invest more than $12 million in educational support and school development across Jamaica.
Teachers at Lawrence Tavern Primary School were given laptops and classroom technology during a Teachers’ Day ceremony in St Andrew on Wednesday. All 36 teachers received laptops, courtesy of the Flow Foundation, while the school was presented with a BlackPoint smartboard through a partnership with Imperial Appliances.
For hundreds of girls across Jamaica, the start of their menstrual cycle does not simply signal a natural stage of growing up; it marks the beginning of a monthly struggle defined by uncertainty, embarrassment, and, too often, absence from school.
A la veille du jour férié du 8 mai, ce jeudi toutes les écoles de Polynésie française ont célébré la Journée polynésienne. Une journée de cohésion éducative et culturelle qui s'inscrit dans la dynamique du ministère de l'éducation. Cette manifestation a réuni les élèves autour des langues, des chants, des danses et des pratiques traditionnelles du fenua.
Les élections provinciales calédoniennes seront ouvertes aux natifs et aux conjoints qui pourront se rendre aux urnes le 28 juin prochain. Une décision insuffisante pour les non-indépendantistes mais beaucoup trop large pour les indépendantistes.
Attorneys for Allman, the son of Cher and late rocker Gregg Allman, explained how his income had been sliced in half, in a legal filing reviewed by the Daily Mail.
