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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.
The Il-76 plane dropped 210 metric tons of water during its efforts
The foreign minister emphasized that the West will try to disrupt the September elections to the State Duma, but «these plans will thwarted»
The president said the 40-day deadline expired on August 5
Her condition is stable and not life-threatening, local doctor Lida Akhmadova said
The Russian defense ministry said that «regular strikes on rail infrastructure and locomotives used for supplying troops, disrupt the logistics of the Ukrainian armed forces»
No damage or casualties have been reported
«This isn't us and this isn't what represents us,» says mayor, who was on the scene at bar when the shooting occurred. Three people were injured and are receiving medical care.
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Moreover, seven fuel storage tanks were hit, the Russian Defense Ministry said
Throughout the day, the Russian armed forces continued to strike drone launch sites, as well as ships and seaports used by the Ukrainian military, the Russian Defense Ministry said
Three of the injured are in critical, and the remaining two - in moderately severe condition
The Russian armed forces keep successfully coping with their tasks until the goals of the special military operation are achieved, Russian President said
Jailed activist Sylvester Namiwa has finally swapped his prison cell for the comfort of his own home, after being released from Maula Prison following days of frustrating bureaucratic delay. CDEDI spokesperson Promise Thom confirmed the development, revealing that outstanding bail paperwork – which had remained unsigned by a police official – had now finally been […] The post Namiwa walks free – but remains gagged over ‘President in two months’ claim appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
TEHRAN – The International Desert Research Center at the University of Tehran, in cooperation with the Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration of Iran, has released the country’s first comprehensive atlas of dust after more than a decade of research.
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) played host to the 25th national conference on industry, mining, and green industry on Saturday.
TEHRAN – The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) will support the implementation of the second joint specialized workshops with the aim of developing science diplomacy, fostering research networking, and exchanging technical knowledge.
TEHRAN – Highlighting Iran’s generosity in hosting foreign nationals, the head of the non-communicable diseases office at the health ministry has said the country provides services to foreign nationals beyond its commitments.
Scotland Yard detectives believe they may need the unredacted Epstein Files to secure a misconduct in public office charge against the former Labour grandee.
Say what you like about Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, she is well-practised when it comes to presenting a highly polished image as a member of the super-wealthy global elite.
Speaking about Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s planned meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, the government source said that along with bilateral issues, the top diplomats will also «discuss geopolitical, international and regional topics»
The Russian defense ministry published footage of Geran drones hitting two rail locomotives
The entire mission is expected to take 45 days
The exhibition, being hosted by the Asian Watercolor Art Museum in Haikou, runs through August 28
Russia expects to resolve its fuel shortage issue by importing more and producing lower-class fuel, Alexander Novak said
A variety of events and entertainment will take place in downtown Reykjavík today to mark Culture Night. Mayor Hildur Björnsdóttir will officially open the festival at 12:30 p.m. on Klapparstígur. A diverse program will take place throughout the city center from morning until evening, including the Reykjavík Marathon, concerts, dance performances, art exhibitions, outdoor karaoke and family events.
Around 60 rescue workers took part in a major rescue operation on Fimmvörðuháls yesterday after a hiking group cro
