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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.
Miroshnik recalled that today the territories in question «are four continental territories, plus the Crimean Peninsula - these are constitutional territories of Russia»
Fire crews are working at the scene
The installation will be used as part of the Ekran-M project, designed to use the advantages of the space vacuum to create high-purity semiconductors
However, Rubio did not claim that the actions of which European countries accuse Moscow were intentional, the agency noted
Ten Kuki-Zo MLAs in Manipur have appealed to Prime Minister Modi for a political settlement amidst ongoing ethnic conflict, highlighting their community's displacement and seeking a separate Union Territory. While Modi visited Manipur, pledging peace and development, Kuki-Zo groups boycotted events, expressing continued grief and rejecting the extension of the Suspension of Operations agreement.
Nepal's President dissolved parliament, prompting condemnation from major political parties amidst a backdrop of recent deadly protests and political upheaval. Fresh elections are scheduled for next March, while the newly appointed Prime Minister Karki seeks cooperation to ensure timely polls. Despite political tensions, normalcy is gradually returning to Kathmandu as the nation grapples with the aftermath of widespread unrest.
The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of widespread fertilizer shortages impacting farmers during the Kharif season. Notices have been issued to states/UTs and Union ministries, urging investigations and proper fertilizer distribution. Allegations of police action against farmers waiting for fertilizers have also prompted NHRC intervention, emphasizing the protection of farmers' rights.
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Australia is set to «totally integrate» its military with Papua New Guinea's forces, PNG's defence minister has said, as the two countries prepare to sign a landmark treaty.
Republicans acknowledge that voters don’t know what’s in their massive legislation, but the president has done little to help educate them and sell the bill.
Critics said the comments could further delay Trump’s efforts to pressure Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
The 31-year-old activist and provocateur build a modern political organization for the social media age, through the arts of online discourse and discord.
The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has exposed a dreadful financial scam involving UTM torch bearer in Tuesday’s election, Dalitso Kabambe, which has revealed that the former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor secretly holding shares in Payment Solutions (M) Limited, a firm that secured lucrative government contracts during his tenure at the Central bank. Payment […] The post Kabambe in Fresh Financial Scam as FIA Exposes Secret Stake in Civil Service Salary Deductions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
TEHRAN – The 25th International Congress on Cardiovascular Updates (ICCU) is scheduled to be held in Tehran from September 23 to 26.
TEHRAN – Iranian and Iraqi officials have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster collaborative efforts in the fight against illicit drugs.
TEHRAN – Attending the 29th meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Iran's representative underlined the country’s commitment to the expansion of renewable energy sources via taking various measures.
TEHRAN – The health ministry is following up on establishing a joint insurance system with neighboring countries, as well as organizations such as the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and BRICS, to facilitate the treatment of foreign patients in the country.
Armored vehicles have been seen driving on Icelandic roads as part of the annual explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) exercise organized by the Icelandic Coast Guard.
In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, a Naxalite was killed during a clash with security forces on Saturday. The gunfight erupted in a forest during an anti-Naxal operation. Following the exchange, authorities recovered the Naxalite's body, along with a 12-bore gun, a Barrel Grenade Launcher, explosives, and Maoist-related supplies.
Delhi faced a series of bomb threats, targeting three Max Hospital locations and the Delhi High Court, causing widespread disruption and prompting extensive security operations. Authorities later confirmed these threats as hoaxes. Similarly, the Taj Palace hotel also received a bomb threat via email, triggering a thorough search that found nothing suspicious.
The upcoming India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash ignites political controversy. Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress leaders criticize the match as immoral and profit-driven, citing past grievances and questioning the government's stance. BJP leaders, however, rally behind the Indian team, framing it as a matter of national pride. Maharashtra leaders exchange barbs, highlighting the deep divisions surrounding the event.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam, a 2.6-km 'PM Neem Corridor' has been created in Numaligarh, Golaghat district, featuring Neem saplings. During his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate a bamboo-based ethanol plant and lay the foundation stone for a Petro Fluidised Catalytic Cracker Unit.
Lobsang Sangay, the former Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile, alleged Chinese interference in South Asian nations. He specifically pointed to Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Sangay warned India to remain vigilant regarding China's expansionist policies. He highlighted China's efforts to diminish India's regional influence. Sangay also recalled past instances of Chinese pressure during India-China dialogues.
Putin added that the cultural and moral code of Muscovites and of the entire Russian multinational people, includes a sense of high responsibility for the fate of the Motherland, a readiness to always come to the rescue, to lend a shoulder
Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday inaugurated the new Intelligence and Reconnaissance Center of the Somali National Army (SNA) in Mogadishu, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s defense and security capabilities.
An earthquake swarm that began off the Reykjanes Peninsula yesterday evening continued through the night, with around 50 quakes recorded in the area between 7 p.m. yesterday and 5 a.m. this morning.
The president has paid tribute to the capital’s role in the nation’s history and praised it as a strong rear base for the Russian army Read Full Article at RT.com
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