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Australia accuses foreign government of cyber attack on lawmakers
A cyber attack on Australian lawmakers that breached the networks of major political parties was probably carried out by a foreign government, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday, but did not name any suspects. Source: Reuters World News
Top General warns of severe revenge for terror attack in Iran
Tasnim – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces warned the perpetrators of a recent attack on the IRGC forces in southeast Iran to expect an severe revenge from the Iranian nation. “If any group is taking shelter in Pakistan by receiving Saudi and Emirati money and weapons and is infiltrating individuals into the […]
Egypt is shaping up to become a real energy hub
Egypt’s oil and gas future looks very bright. The large scale concessions awarded during the EGYPS2019 conference in Cairo, 11-13 February, shows the appetite of IOCs, such as Shell, BP and ENI in this emerging energy hotspot. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT
North Korea's 'socialist utopia' needs mass labor. A growing market economy threatens that
In January, thousands of North Korean students traveled to Mount Paektu, a sacred mountain where the ruling family claims its roots and where leader Kim Jong Un is building a massive economic hub at the alpine town of Samjiyon. Source: Reuters World News
Pakistan says Saudi crown prince orders 2,100 Pakistani prisoners released
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered the release of about 2,100 Pakistani prisoners from the kingdom’s jails during a high-profile visit to Islamabad, Pakistan’s information minister said on Monday. Source: Reuters World News
Iran able to fight anti-security moves in other countries: official
MNA – Director general of border affairs said Mon. if the Pakistani government is incapable of fighting terrorism in the region, Iran has the ability to confront any anti-security move against it in any country. Shahriar Heidari, Director General of Border Affairs at the Interior Ministry, made the remark in a press conference on Monday, […]
Gun battle in Kashmir kills 7 as tensions in the region increase
Indian troops conducting searches for Kashmiri militants days after a suicide bomb are met with heavy gunfire, and violence again increases tensions in the region. Source: ABC News Australia
'Practical benefits', possible compensation on the table for NT treaty: Dodson
A treaty between Aboriginal Territorians and the Northern Territory Government must have teeth and cannot simply be “window dressing”, the Territory’s first-ever Treaty Commissioner says. Source: ABC News Australia
Spanish warship ordered ships to leave British waters near Gibraltar
A Spanish warship tried to order commercial shipping to leave anchorages in British waters near Gibraltar but was challenged by the British navy and sailed away, Gibraltar said, the latest example of tension over the strategic port as Brexit approaches. Source: Reuters World News
Senators grill bureaucrats over $422m Paladin Holdings security contracts on Manus Island
Top bureaucrats defend the handling of a $422 million contract for security and other services on Manus Island, arguing Australia was forced to step in quickly after Papua New Guinea pulled out. Source: ABC News Australia
Photos: Rouhani inaugurates phase III of Persian Gulf Star Refinery
ISNA | Amir Hossein Khourgooi: On the second day of his trip to Hormozgan province, President Rouhani launched phase III of Bandar Abbas Gas Condensate Refinery (also called the Persian Gulf Star Refinery) and a project to enhance productivity of Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery. The projects are being launched on the occasion of the 40th […]
Facebook needs independent ethical oversight: UK lawmakers
Facebook and other big tech companies should be subject to a compulsory code of ethics to tackle the spread of fake news, the abuse of users’ data and the bullying of smaller firms, British lawmakers said on Monday. Source: Reuters World News
Facebook says it is 'open to meaningful regulation'
Facebook is “open to meaningful regulation”, it said on Monday after British lawmakers said that big technology companies should be subject to a compulsory code of ethics to tackle the spread of fake news and abuse of users’ data. Source: Reuters World News
Crypto Markets See Bullish Growth, Asian Stock Markets Rally Ahead of US-China Trade Talk
Crypto markets are seeing a bullish surge of green, with all of the top twenty cryptocurrencies seeing growth between 2 and 12 percent Source: CoinTelegraph
The four AFLW controversies you need to get across
The AFL women’s league is growing ever more popular; this round drew impressive crowds at the weekend, but also its fair share of controversy, writes Kate O’Halloran. Source: ABC News Australia
Spanish warship ‘tries to order’ commercial ships to leave British waters near Gibraltar
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120 million liters of Euro 5 gasoline, gasoil produced daily in Iran: Deputy
IRNA – Deputy Minister of Petroleum for Refining and Distributing pointed out the progress made in the production of petroleum products in refineries, and said for the time being 120 million liters of Euro 5 gasoline and gasoil are produced daily. Alireza Sadeghabadi said on Sunday at a news conference at the venue of the […]
Iran 90% self-sufficient in producing equipment for filling stations
MNA – CEO of planning and studies center for filling stations Ali Monshi said that Iran has achieved 90% self-sufficiency in producing equipment for filling stations. He made the remarks late on Sunday in a press conference on the eve of 2nd Tehran International Exhibition of Fuel Station and Related Industries, which will be held […]
Pill testing trial given go-ahead after spate of festival deaths
Festival-goers will again be able to get their illicit drugs checked for dangerous substances at this year’s Groovin the Moo music festival in Canberra. Source: ABC News Australia
Germany will stop extraditing its citizens to UK after Brexit – report
Berlin reportedly told officials in Brussels that it will halt extradition of its citizens to Britain after Brexit. London has little over a month left to strike an exit deal with the EU. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: RT