Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has sounded the alarm over “galloping escalation” in the conflict Read Full Article at RT.com 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.
Congress MP Imran Masood stated that Priyanka Gandhi would «deliver a decisive treatment» to Bangladesh if she becomes Prime Minister, drawing a parallel to Indira Gandhi's actions. Masood's remarks came amid protests in Dhaka over violence against minorities, specifically the mob lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das over alleged blasphemy charges.
India has pledged a comprehensive USD 450 million assistance package to Sri Lanka for reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. This aid, comprising concessional credit and grants, builds on India's initial humanitarian response and aims to support critical infrastructure and recovery needs, reinforcing New Delhi's commitment to its neighbor's stability.
A political rift has emerged within the INDIA bloc as CPI(M) MP John Brittas criticised Rahul Gandhi's absence from Parliament during the Winter Session. Brittas also expressed disapproval of Priyanka Gandhi's participation in a tea meeting with Prime Minister Modi, deeming it a «wrong message» after the passage of key legislation.
The first meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament will be held on Tuesday and will be chaired by BJP President JP Nadda, along with National Working President Nitin Nabin. The meeting will be held on Tuesday at 9 pm through video conferencing.
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After a first batch of Epstein document had few mentions of President Trump, the Justice Department disclosed thousands more with many references to the president.
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After several months of repeated advisories and direct engagement with lorry owners, the police said on Tuesday (Dec 12) that the Traffic Police (TP) will now take «stern enforcement action» against those who fail to comply when the statutory deadlines kick in from Jan 1 onwards.Since early 2025, the police have been issuing repeated reminders to lorry owners through advisories, including sending them SMSes, emails, and letters. Most recently, on Nov 24, the police warned that those who do not do so may be charged in court, adding that they will take «strict enforcement actions». The non-compliant lorries will also be prohibited from being driven and their road tax cannot be renewed.Yet, despite a reduction, 402 lorries - or about 16 per cent of the 2,485 lorries - have still not been installed with speed limiters as of Dec 20.
Le centre d'accueil Pū ora no Ta'apuna rénové a été inauguré lundi 22 décembre. Le Pays met ainsi à disposition neuf chambres (dont une réservée au gardien) sur les hauteurs de Punaauia et un van pour faciliter le transport des locataires.
Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Germany about India's institutional capture and China's production dominance drew sharp criticism from the BJP. Party spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Gandhi of seeking chaos and unrest, calling his claims «fake news.» Gandhi argued that weaponized agencies and a shift of production to China are harming Indian democracy and job creation.
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, allegedly received Rs 200-250 crore from a Rs 3,000 crore liquor scam. The ACB/EOW chargesheet claims he coordinated an extortion racket within the excise department, managing and transferring illicit proceeds. Evidence suggests he provided high-level protection for the syndicate's operations.
All India Imam Association president Maulana Sajid Rashidi criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's 'Hindu Rashtra' comments, deeming them unconstitutional and a threat to India's democratic fabric. Rashidi argued that such a concept would lead to the demise of the constitution and the implementation of Manusmriti, impacting Dalits and other religions.
Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring alleged the ruling AAP manipulated the recent zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections through abuse of power. He claimed AAP's actual electoral wins were significantly lower than reported, with many seats won unopposed or through rejected nominations, despite the AAP claiming an emphatic victory.
In particular, 14 UAVs were intercepted over the Rostov region
One crew member has not yet been found
Six Ukrainian Armed Forces field ammunition depots were discovered and destroyed
