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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.
[Shabelle] Brazzaville, March 16 -- Internet access across the Republic of the Congo was abruptly disrupted on Sunday as voters headed to polling stations to take part in the country's presidential election, a global internet monitoring group said.
[Ghanaian Times] THE Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced reductions in electricity and water tariffs, effective April 1, 2026, for the second quarter tariff review.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THREE individuals have lost their bid to challenge the President of the United Republic of Tanzania's decision to establish a commission of inquiry into incidents of violence during and after the October 29, 2025 General Election.
Governance and political commentators have raised serious concerns over a lakeside meeting between the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC) and the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), warning that the timing threatens to cast doubt on the credibility of Parliament’s ongoing inquiry into the controversial K128.7 billion acquisition of Amaryllis Hotel. Critics say the optics […] The post “The Optics Are Deeply Problematic”: Experts Question PAC’s Lakeside Meeting with RBM Ahead of Amaryllis Inquiry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Public outrage is mounting after documents circulating in the public domain revealed that government has awarded a US$25 million fuel supply contract to a company linked to controversial businessman Zuneth Sattar, a figure long associated with high-profile corruption scandals involving Malawi. According to the documents, the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) Board of Directors […] The post Govt Hands US$25m Fuel Contract to Controversial Businessman Zuneth Sattar appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Northern Region Chapter of the Young Politicians Union (YPU) has sharply condemned remarks made by Jappie Mhango, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for the Northern Region, describing them as reckless, demeaning and deeply disrespectful to the office of the country’s Second Vice President. In a strongly worded statement, the youth grouping accused […] The post Young Politicians Condemn Jappie Mhango’s “Disrespectful” Remarks Against Vice President Chihana appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda has demanded that President Peter Mutharika immediately fire Joseph Mwanamveka, the Minister of Finance, and Frank Mbeta, the Attorney General, while also suspending George Partridge, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi, over their alleged links to the controversial Amaryllis Hotel deal. Delivering a fiery point of order in […] The post Chithyola tells Mutharika to Fire Mwanamveka, Mbeta and Suspend Partridge Over Their Role in Amyrillis Deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
NICO Group Malawi has emphasized on the importance of honesty and trust in the financial services sector describing them as crucial in as far as building a great legacy is concerned. The Group’s Managing Director, Vizenge Kumwenda made the remarks during a special official farewell which the company organized to celebrate the remarkable work and […] The post NICO Group says honesty and trust key in financial services sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
À Owendo, la reconnaissance des initiatives citoyennes engagées dans la consolidation de la démocratie locale s'est récemment matérialisée à travers la distinction honorifique attribuée à l'Alliance Indépendante pour le Renouveau (AIR), à l'occasion d'une cérémonie officielle de remise du Prix de la Démocratie et de l'Engagement Citoyen. Cette récompense vient consacrer l'action continue menée par cette organisation dans les domaines social, économique, politique et culturel, ainsi que (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Depuis le début du conflit impliquant l'Iran, les Etats-Unis et Israël, déclenché le 28 février 2026, les tensions dans le golfe Persique semblent rappeler un épisode marquant de l'histoire régionale : la « guerre des pétroliers », survenue durant la guerre Iran-Irak. Entre 1981 et 1988, lors de la Tanker War, l'Iran et l'Irak ont mené des attaques répétées contre des navires marchands dans le golfe Persique et le détroit d'Ormuz afin de fragiliser l'économie pétrolière de (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Le mardi 10 mars 2026 restera une date sombre pour notre système éducatif. En se jetant d'une passerelle sous les yeux de sa mère et de ses camarades, Mac Steven Mombo Kombila, élève en classe de 1ère au Lycée National Léon Mba, n'a pas seulement mis fin à ses jours. Il a brisé le miroir de nos dénis collectifs. Alors que les premiers échos médiatiques se focalisent sur l'enquête pour stupéfiants qui visait le jeune homme, il est temps de poser la question que nous fuyons tous : (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
“The situation is now improving. It appears that Holtavörðuheiði and the road to Blönduós have been reopened, and people have begun leaving the emergency shelters,” said Pétur Björnsson, chief superintendent with the police in Northwest Iceland, in an interview with mbl.is.
Ursula von der Leyen suddenly says the EU can no longer count on the old reliable unwritten rules for me, but not for thee Read Full Article at RT.com
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If you were thinking of saving on power bills in the second half of March, you might want to think again.Remaining days of the month are expected to be warm, the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) said on Monday (March 16).Prevailing northeast monsoon conditions are expected to continue, with winds blowing mainly from the northwest or northeast, MSS said.Short-duration thundery showers can be expected in the afternoons over some parts of the island, with dry and warm days towards the end of the month.The second half of March is projected to be less wet than the first, with total rainfall below average across most of Singapore.Overall, there will be more warm days in the second half of the month.Daily maximum temperatures are set to range between 34 deg C and 35 deg C on most days, while less cloudy days may see temperatures exceed 35 deg C.
A total of 11 Nepalese nationals, aged between 21 and 43, were arrested on March 10 for overstaying after the expiry of their visit passes.The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a joint statement on Monday (March 16) that they conducted a joint enforcement operation at various locations, targeting food and beverage establishments suspected of employing immigration offenders.Two male Singaporeans who allegedly employed two of the 11 immigration offenders are now under investigation.The agencies said that further investigations are ongoing to identify other individuals who may have harboured or employed these immigration offenders.
Train service between Tanah Merah and Expo MRT stations on the East-West Line (EWL) will resume on Tuesday (March 17), a day ahead of schedule.In a statement posted on its Facebook on Monday evening, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that planned works, which were scheduled to end on Tuesday, were completed ahead of schedule due to the teams' effective coordination and good weather.It added that Changi Depot has been successfully disconnected from the EWL, as part of the final track works for the East Coast Integrated Depot (ECID).The authority also assured commuters that comprehensive tests to ensure safe operations, including safety and ultrasonic checks on tracks, power supply and signalling systems, were carried out prior to the announcement.Shuttle bus service S8, which plied the route between the two stations during the period of, will also cease operations from Tuesday afternoon.
It was third time unlucky for Timothee as he missed out yet again on the top prize, with Michael B Jordan - who became a last minute frontrunner - securing the award.
