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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.
The graduates, including Yars land-based mobile missile system driver-mechanics, were assigned to missile formations and military units according to their specialties
The European Parliament claims the goal is «to protect Ukraine’s civilian population»
Among the indicators of such a development, Dmitry Polyansky cited the «creeping 'nuclear consolidation' of Europe,» which he said is reflected in France and the United Kingdom extending their nuclear «umbrellas» to other EU countries
Dmitry Polyansky noted that Paris and Warsaw are preparing joint bilateral military exercises involving the procedure of carrying out nuclear strikes
The presence of local political figures at such events also raises serious concerns, the embassy noted
A 48-year-old man, believed to be Singaporean, was found dead in his Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong apartment on Thursday (April 30). The police said they were called to the scene shortly before noon and entered the unit to investigate, reported Hong Kong newspaper The Standard. The deceased reportedly held a Hong Kong identity card and had a history of health issues. A source said that the man had a prolonged absence from work and was found by his colleagues, who were concerned and went to his residence to check on him.They alerted the authorities after making the discovery.The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his cause of death will be determined after an autopsy. [[nid:734623]]esther.lam@asiaone.com
The sweet portrait, taken in Cornwall earlier this month during Easter break, commemorates a decade and a half of marriage for William and Kate.
The Green Party leader shared a tweet that said the officers were acting 'violently' towards the knifeman who was Tasered after stabbing Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76.
Michaela Crawford, 34, was charged with misconduct in a public office over claims she had improper contact with the prisoner while working at troubled HMP Deerbolt in County Durham.
Soon-to-be centenarian Sir David has long been Richmond's biggest fan - but much has changed in the riverside town since he first moved there with his young family in the 1950s.
A bus carrying passengers has plunged into France's River Seine near the town of Juvisy.
The newly formed Federation of Civil Service Unions (FOCSU) has demanded a major overhaul of salaries and allowances for civil servants, rejecting the government’s recent 10–20 percent pay increase as inadequate and unlawfully imposed without consultation. FOCSU argues that the adjustment ignores unions’ legal right to be engaged and fails to reflect the harsh economic […] The post FOCSU demands sweeping salary hike, slams government over ‘token’ adjustment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The price of benchmark Brent crude oil has soared above $126 per barrel for the first time since March 2022 Read Full Article at RT.com
Ghanaian envoy Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah speaks to RT about his country’s enduring relations with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
The British monarch’s trip showcases an alliance held together by shared complicity and decline Read Full Article at RT.com
Somali forces have killed 22 Al-Shabaab militants in a coordinated air and ground operation in the Lower Shabelle region Read Full Article at RT.com
Malian forces have regained control of Menaka after Islamic State-linked militants withdrew from the city following clashes Read Full Article at RT.com
Only selected child protection agencies will be allowed to manage child abuse cases from May 1, according to a recommendation by a panel which reviewed the death of four-year-old Megan Khung.This is to ensure that child protection matters continue to be handled by professionals with specialised expertise and dedicated resources, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said on Thursday (April 30).The designated social service agencies will be known as Child Protection Case Management (CPCM) agencies, and the list includes Family Service Centres (FSCs), Child Protection Specialist Centres and children's homes.«MSF will stipulate the competencies and training required of CPCM agencies,» it said. More agencies may be appointed if they are found suitable after review.Agencies not selected as CPCM agencies — such as pre-schools and outreach services — should not undertake case management duties including safety and risk assessments and developing safety plans.
From May 4, cross-border taxis will be allowed to drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore and in several parts of Johor, including Iskandar Puteri and Forest City.This is part of enhancements to the Cross-Border Taxi Scheme announced by the transport ministries of Singapore and Malaysia on Thursday (April 30).According to a joint statement, pick-ups for licensed taxis in a foreign country will be restricted to three new designated pick-up points via ride-hail or e-hailing bookings.They are:
Two Tower Transit staff were among 10 recipients of awards presented by the police on Thursday (April 30).Mohd Faisal Zakaria and Muhammad Zaki Selamat were commended for their help in stopping a man who attacked their colleague and used a fire extinguisher on commuters in January.A total of six public transport staff received the SaferSG Partner (Individual) Award, while three members of the public received the SaferSG Public Spiritedness Award.A letter of appreciation was also given to one member of the public for assisting the police. The cases involved molestation, voyeurism and public nuisance within the public transport network.Assistant Commissioner of Police Masagoes Idris Hussain, Commander of Public Transport Security Command, expressed his appreciation to the award recipients for their public spiritedness in making the public land transport network a safer and more secure place to commute.
The U.S. blockade and Iranian mines and drones continue to halt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as each side bets the other will break first.
While it’s too late for many states to redraw congressional maps for the 2026 midterms, the court’s ruling to limit the Voting Rights Act could result in fewer Black members. “We’ve been dealt a bad hand,” says Georgia lawmaker.
Three women who have reported allegations of historical sexual assault to the RCMP say they want to tell their stories publicly, using a 2023 amendment to the Criminal Code that makes it easier for complainants to waive a publication ban on their names and anything that would identify them.
Newfoundland and Labrador is once again forecasting a hefty budgetary shortfall, but is expected to lead the country by a wide margin in 2026 when it comes to GDP growth.
The Liberal government is looking to set up a new federal law enforcement agency dedicated to financial crimes, a dramatic undertaking to shake up how money laundering and fraud is investigated are Canada.
It's trending with Gen Alpha as parents seek out an antidote to screen time, but the Tin Can is also just one of several landline brands surging in popularity as a growing number of consumers try to reduce their reliance on smartphones.
A young Mexican family is scrambling to convince Canadian border services to give them more time to prove he faces threats to his life in Mexico. The father's deportation date is 10 days before he's eligible to make that case.
The mystery figure sprang up in Waterloo Place in central London in the early hours on Wednesday, apparently with the legendary artist's signature, 'Banksy', at the bottom.
The inferno at Le Constellation bar in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana killed 41 people and injured another 115.
As celebrities dressed to impress, there were several sartorial successes that stood out. Here, the Daily Mail has rounded up the best dressed guests.
Leslie worked as first assistant to Vogue's former editor-in-chief Anna Wintour alongside Lauren Weisberger, who went on to write the novel The Devil Wears Prada about her time there.
The Bank of England is set to slash its UK growth forecasts as business confidence tumbles and thousands of 'zombie' firms battered by Labour tax hikes and the Iran war face collapse.
The Supreme Court urged the Centre to consider amending laws to allow rape survivors to terminate pregnancies beyond 20 weeks, emphasizing no time limit in such cases. The bench highlighted the lifelong trauma for a child survivor and the need for the decision to rest with the survivor and her parents, with AIIMS offering counsel.
The National Medical Commission has recognized the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC), validating degrees for 1,700 doctors trained between 2006-2013. This move by IGNOU, now redesignated as Clinical Cardio Physician (Non-Invasive), aims to address the critical shortage of cardiology specialists in underserved regions and bridge the urban-rural healthcare gap.
