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.
Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and the Republican-led Congress.
Fiscal hawks have concerns over the legislation’s ballooning price, and some moderate conservatives are uneasy about steeper cuts to Medicaid.
The crash occurred near the Williamstown airport at approximately 05:30 p.m. local time
In a match that lasted one hour and ten minutes, French qualifier Parry breezed past the 12th-seed Shnaider, who is playing under no flag at the tournament, in straight sets 6-4; 6-1
As Kan notes, the dialogue began «about a week» after the end of the campaign and in light of Moscow's signals about its readiness to «act as a mediator» between Iran and Israel
«At least intel assessments inside the Department (of Defense) assess that,» US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Sean Parnell said
According to the results of forensic examinations, the narcotic drug mephedrone was found in the blood of Saidokram Rachabalizoda, Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev and Muhammadsobir Faizov"
There is no train services at all stations of the Bukit Panjang LRT line due to a power fault, transport operator SMRT has said.The announcement was published in a post on social media platforms Facebook and X at 9.13am on Thursday (July 3).Free regular buses as well as bridging buses are available outside all 12 affected stations, said SMRT.'We apologise for the disruption'In a Facebook post at 9.18am, SMRT said that a power fault had occurred on the line at 8.50am.«Our staff are on-site working to resolve the issue and are assisting affected commuters,» it added.SMRT also said that in-train and station announcements have been made to inform commuters.«We apologise for the disruption to your journey and appreciate your patience.»As of their latest update made on Facebook at 9.56am, train services are still not available across the entire LRT system.lim.kewei@asiaone.com
Son sacre, Miss Tahiti 2025 le doit d'abord à sa famille. Sa mère notamment qui lui a toujours apporté son amour. Sans oublier sa chaperonne Ihivai, qui l'a guidée et poussée à se dépasser. Après l'effervescence du week-end dernier, Hinaupoko redescend peu à peu de son nuage, bien entourée par ses proches. De quoi refaire le plein d'énergie et de confiance avant d'embarquer dans la toute nouvelle aventure de Miss France.
The police arrested a 17-year-old male teenager on Tuesday (July 1) for allegedly trespassing onto the MRT tracks along Upper Changi Road, between Simei and Tanah Merah stations. He will be charged in court on Thursday (July 3) for wilfully endangering the safety of persons travelling along the railway and for trespassing. Police said they received a report on June 10 regarding an individual who trespassed onto the MRT tracks at the said location. The teenager was identified through ground enquiries and follow-up investigations. Police did not say when the alleged trespass occured. Earlier in June, rail operator SMRT told AsiaOne that it had filed a police report after a video taken in dimly lit conditions, showing a passing train on a nearby track made rounds on social media.
The City of Victoria says it will address ‘public disorder’ in the city's downtown core through a multi-step reallocation of $10.35 million of city funds, with the largest budget item to be spent on police and bylaw enforcement.
Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke says negotiations on a centuries-old land claim are moving too slowly. The area in question, about 97 square kilometres, extends beyond Kahnawà:ke's current borders.
Outgoing President Andrzej Duda has established a remembrance day for the “victims of genocide” committed by Ukrainian Nazi collaborators Read Full Article at RT.com
The Obama-era probe into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election was a manipulation, the CIA head has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Kiev is no longer a “priority” at the center of US foreign policy, several Ukrainian MPs have lamented, criticizing the halt of US aid Read Full Article at RT.com
RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 1,139 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The total included 1,080 unexploded ordnances, 56 anti-tank mines, two improvised explosive devices and one anti-personnel mine, according to a recent report. Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said that 498,683 mines have been cleared since the project began in 2018. The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed a threat to civilians, including children, women and the elderly.
RIYADH: The Film Commission announced its membership in the International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives, a step aimed at supporting its work in audiovisual archiving. The association includes members from 70 countries and represents institutions that preserve materials such as visual content, musical works, historical and literary recordings, and oral histories. According to the Saudi Press Agency, this membership supports the commission’s efforts to preserve Saudi Arabia’s audiovisual heritage.
MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who also chairs the region’s Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, conveyed the greetings and appreciation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to security personnel and entities taking part in Hajj missions in Madinah. Prince Salman visited the Prophet’s Mosque to review readiness for the arrival of the first groups of pilgrims from Makkah after completing this year’s Hajj rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
RIYADH: The Didier Aaron Gallery in New York, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia, is hosting an art exhibition by French architect Jean-Pierre Heim. The exhibition showcases AlUla’s culture and heritage through a collection of sketches depicting Saudi Arabia’s archaeological landmarks. It runs until June 20, reported the Saudi Press Agency. A special event at the exhibition featured Heim speaking about his visits to AlUla and the surrounding region.
MADINAH: The National Water Co. has confirmed it is operationally ready for the post-Hajj season. The company said it would distribute more than 630,000 cubic meters of potable water daily to pilgrims at the Prophet’s Mosque and throughout Madinah and said its readiness built on ongoing efforts to serve pilgrims and visitors. The plan involves more than 1,200 employees, including technical, administrative and engineering staff, working to provide water and environmental services.
Tahiti est toujours en tête du classement provisoire des Mini Jeux du Pacifique, avec 56 médailles au total, dont 33 en or. Résultats complets et replays dans cet article.
Alberta continues to battle a relentless wildfire season, with more than 70 wildfires burning across the province, fuelled by days of extreme heat, high winds and low humidity.
The former boss of Manitoba Hydro was paid nearly $900,000 in compensation in 2024, despite only working 1½ months before her dismissal from the Crown corporation.
In a bizarre turn of events, five Patna University colleges received new principals via a lottery system. This unusual method, implemented to ensure fairness after allegations of corruption, saw individuals like a history teacher from Chapra selected to lead Magadh Mahila College.
A parliamentary committee session on the land acquisition law was disrupted when BJP MPs objected to social activist Medha Patkar's scheduled testimony. Accusations of Patkar being «anti-national» and stalling development led to a heated exchange between opposition and BJP members. The BJP bloc, holding a majority in attendance, ultimately walked out, prematurely ending the session.
India has expressed grave concern over the abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali, who were employees of Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes. The abduction occurred during a coordinated armed assault on July 1. India has urged the Malian government to ensure the safe and swift release of its citizens, while the Indian embassy is working closely with local authorities.
Passengers on a SpiceJet flight from Goa to Pune experienced anxiety when a window panel dislodged mid-air. The airline clarified that the detached part was a non-structural trim component used for shade and did not affect safety or cabin pressure. Despite the airline's reassurance, the incident caused concern among passengers, especially given recent aviation tragedies.
India has seen an increase in protein consumption over the past decade, with cereals remaining a primary source. However, fat intake has risen at a faster rate across both rural and urban areas. While protein intake saw a modest rise, consumption of eggs, meat, and fish experienced the most significant growth, offsetting a decline in cereal-based protein.
The Union health ministry refuted claims of a direct link between Covid-19 vaccination and sudden deaths, citing ICMR and AIIMS studies. This response came after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah suggested a possible connection, prompting the formation of an expert committee to investigate heart attack causes in Hassan district.
PM Modi embarked on a five-nation tour, starting with a state visit to Ghana, the first in three decades, to deepen partnerships and strengthen engagement with Africa and the Global South. He then proceeded to Brasilia, marking the first Indian PM visit in six decades, to reinforce ties with Brazil and advance Global South priorities.
