FUJAIRAH: Four ships, including two Saudi oil tankers, were damaged in mysterious “sabotage attacks” that have inflamed Gulf tensions amid a standoff between the United States and Iran. In the face of growing international concern, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo scrapped a planned visit to Moscow and headed to Brussels instead for talks Monday with European officials, as Britain warned of the danger of conflict erupting “by accident” in the Gulf. Turning up the pressure on Tehran after the United States deployed B-52 bombers and an assault ship to bolster an aircraft carrier in the region, President Donald Trump warned that Iran would “suffer greatly” were it to “do anything” to threaten US interests. “If they do anything, it would be a very bad mistake,“ Trump warned at the White House. “If they do anything they will suffer greatly.” Acting Pentagon chief Patrick Shanahan proposed a revamped military plan at a … [Read more...] about Oil tankers ‘sabotaged’ as Gulf tensions soar
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Oil tankers hit by ‘sabotage attacks’ as Gulf tensions soar
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates: Four ships, including two Saudi oil tankers, were damaged in mysterious "sabotage attacks" that further inflamed Gulf tensions on Monday (May 13) amid a standoff between the United States and Iran.In the face of growing international concern, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo scrapped a planned visit to Moscow to head to Brussels instead for talks with European officials on Iran.Tehran called for an investigation into Sunday's "alarming" attacks off the Emirati coast and warned of "adventurism" by foreign players to disrupt maritime security.Britain warned of the danger of conflict erupting "by accident" in the Gulf.US President Donald Trump warned Iran would "suffer greatly" if it does "anything"."I'm hearing little stories about Iran," Trump said at the White House. "If they do anything, it would be a very bad mistake. If they do anything they will suffer greatly."The US has already strengthened its military presence in the region, including … [Read more...] about Oil tankers hit by ‘sabotage attacks’ as Gulf tensions soar
Podcasters find niche in the Arab world
DUBAI: Rana Nawas left the corporate world nearly two years ago to produce and host a podcast - one that is now considered the most popular in the Arab world.The English-language series, When Women Win, tells the stories of successful women from all over the world and, according to Apple, has become the most listened to podcast in the Middle East.It first gained traction in 2017 in Dubai, where it is produced, before it started to spread across the region.Nawas said she created the series "to give women all over the world access to role models" by highlighting the "extraordinary things" ordinary women are doing."I've been surprised at how the region has embraced When Women Win," the 40-year-old told AFP, adding aviation giant Emirates Airline would start airing her show this month."There's clearly a thirst for this content, there's clearly a thirst for female role models," said the Briton of Lebanese and Palestinian origins.When Women Win, which is available to download in … [Read more...] about Podcasters find niche in the Arab world
Duterte pushes passage of pro-worker laws
MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte is urging Congress to pass more laws aimed at protecting workers’ rights, as he admitted that the plight of workers has not changed much despite the annual observance of Labor Day. In his Labor Day statement, Duterte said the working class should be honored “not as a tool of employers and capitalists, but as an essential catalyst for our nation’s overall progress.” Duterte did not join any Labor Day activity yesterday. “It is unfortunate, however, that despite this yearly observance, the plight of our workers, especially those who choose to leave their families so they may earn better compensation abroad, remains the same,” Duterte said. “This is why my administration has implemented measures within its powers to afford full protection to labor and promote equal work opportunities for all,” he added. Duterte cited Executive Order No. 51, which prohibited labor contracting “when … [Read more...] about Duterte pushes passage of pro-worker laws
Palace accuses KMU of scaring away foreign investors
Palace accuses KMU of scaring away foreign investors Alexis Romero (Philstar.com) - May 1, 2019 - 2:54pm MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang Wednesday accused labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno and their allies of conducting "anti-government" activities that scare away foreign investors. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said KMU and its allied groups have been blaming the government for what they perceive as ills that plague the labor sector. "The KMU criticizes the government for being anti-poor and anti-worker while blaming the government for the lack of jobs and alleged worsening labor conditions," Panelo said. "What seems to escape them is the truth that their anti-government activities could scare away foreign investors in the country resulting in job losses to the people they are fighting for and vow to protect," he added. Panelo said the militant groups seem to ignore … [Read more...] about Palace accuses KMU of scaring away foreign investors