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.
Anthropic has injected $20 million into a political advocacy group that backs candidates favoring artificial intelligence regulation Read Full Article at RT.com
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has rounded up 231 suspects following a massive two-week islandwide enforcement operation targeting scammers and money mules linked to over 900 scam cases.Victims involved in these reports allegedly lost more than $6.35 million in various schemes including investment, job, and e-commerce frauds. The operation, led by the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) and seven Police Land Divisions, took place between Jan 30 and Feb 12. The suspects, comprising 165 men and 66 women, are aged between 14 and 84 years.Investigators believe the group is linked to a wide array of tactics, specifically e-commerce, friend impersonation, job, government official impersonation, investment, and rental scams.The suspects are currently being investigated for alleged offences including cheating, money laundering, or providing payment services without a license. Under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871, the offence of cheating carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.
SINGAPORE – Malaysia reported 10 new tuberculosis (TB) clusters in 2026 as at Feb 7, and some health experts have advised those travelling during the upcoming holiday season to put on face masks to prevent the spread of the disease.On Feb 10, Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said that 37 TB cases were detected in Kota Tinggi, Johor.This cluster includes six students, three of whom have recovered, said state education and information committee chairman Aznan Tamin on Feb 12.A total of 2,571 cases were reported between Jan 1 and Feb 7, according to local media outlet Malay Mail.With both Chinese New Year and Ramadan starting next week, many Singaporeans are expected to travel to Malaysia.Should you defer your plans? Read on to find out more about the disease and what precautions you can take to protect yourself.What is TB?Possible symptoms include a persistent cough and fever, coughing blood, night sweats and weight loss.It is an endemic disease in Singapore, which means it remains permanently in the community, similar to dengue and influenza.
The Cabinet Office tonight said Sir Chris Wormald has stood down as Cabinet Secretary 'by mutual agreement', following days of speculation.
The long-awaited document, which was originally drafted by the Tories in 2023, has been on hold for more than two years.
Ontario’s police watchdog has cleared an officer of any wrongdoing in connection with the shooting death of a 23-year-old man in Wapekeka First Nation. Here's what we know about the case in the remote Oji-Cree community, which took place in a makeshift courtroom inside a youth centre.
When Nadine Kelln and Jenifer Darbellay first learned they were going to get to do an art show together, they were beyond elated. But before it could ever come to fruition, Darbellay was killed in last year's attack on the Lapu Lapu Day street festival in Vancouver. Now, the show will go on in her honour.
A 13-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a chairlift mishap during a school trip to a western Quebec ski hill is clinging to life in hospital, according to local police.
The province announced billions in new funding for Ontario's colleges and universities Thursday, along with the end of a years-long tuition freeze and changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program grant structure.
France has called for the resignation of UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese for calling Israeli military action in Gaza “genocide” Read Full Article at RT.com
The Diocese of Brooklyn will pursue a “global” settlement of roughly 1,100 child sexual abuse lawsuits, Bishop Robert Brennan has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Moscow has reported a major “retaliatory” strike against Ukraine in response to attacks on civilian infrastructure Read Full Article at RT.com
The Trump administration reportedly smuggled approximately 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals into Iran amid a nationwide unrest Read Full Article at RT.com
Delcy Rodriguez also pledged to fund 400 production projects with youth participation
These countries are «very cooperative» with the US, the official says
Dmitry Peskov says that Russia is interested in product diversity, investments
Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed he will accept the NHS Pay Review Body headline recommendations for health workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Donald T. Kinsella was chosen by judges to lead the federal prosecutors’ office in Albany, then fired hours later via an email from the White House.
EU industry associations have urged Brussels to cut energy prices and carbon costs to protect the bloc’s competitiveness Read Full Article at RT.com
Nicusor Dan says the country is yet to meet the deficit and debt indicators
Alexander Grushko says NATO, EU «want to confront» Russia, China in the region
Chris Wright says today's environment for business in the country is «meaningfully better» than two months ago
The US team defeats Latvia 5-1
The hearings of the prime minister's case have been postponed or cancelled since December 2024
Jammu & Kashmir's transport minister has refuted claims of irregularities in the procurement of 133 luxury vehicles for FY 24-25. He stated purchases by departments and PSUs adhered strictly to norms, denying any extra burden on public funds. While admitting some norm relaxations for challenging terrains and operational needs, the minister maintained no deviations occurred.
