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24/7 gas supply to masses not possible: Pakistan minister

Pakistan's Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik stated that the country's gas supply cannot be guaranteed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Pakistan is heavily reliant on natural gas for electricity, and with increased demand and insufficient supply, load-shedding has become a daily occurrence in the country,...

Quad committed to supporting Pacific Island countries: Joint statement

The current geopolitical situation in the Indo-Pacific region is rife with major irritants that are destabilizing the region. There is a need to establish common standards to serve as the foundation for future deeper integration and to ensure equal access to global commons for all countries as a right under...

Brazilian authorities clear govt offices of protesters, at least 170 arrested

According to Brazil local media, at least 170 individuals were detained when supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government offices. The authorities, according to police, have gained possession of three major government facilities: the Supreme Court, the presidential palace, and the Congressional buildings. According to police, protestors have been...