Trump proposes shifting to 'merit-based' visa system; Iran responsible for tensions: Gargash; Trump: Don't want Iran war but will protect US interests

[Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here]( Saturday, May 18, 2019 [Trump proposes shifting to 'merit-based' visa system based on employment, skills]( Donald Trump has said he will replace the existing green cards with 'Build America' visa, as the US President unveiled a new merit and points-based immigration policy that seeks to increase the quota for highly-skilled workers from 12 to 57 per cent. [Iran responsible for tensions: Gargash]( Iran is responsible for the current crisis in the region and must act to reduce tensions, said UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Gargash. He said the West must unite and come up with a common approach to contain aggressive Iranian behaviour. [Trump: Don't want Iran war but will protect US interests]( US President Donald Trump has told his top advisers he does not want to get the United States involved in a war with Iran, three US officials said. [No May, says Labour on jinxed Brexit deal]( Britain's tumultuous divorce from the European Union was again in disarray on Friday after the opposition Labour Party declared last-ditch talks dead due to Prime Minister Theresa May's crumbling government. [Knock, knock: Beware of discount fraudsters in UAE]( Many residents in the northern emirates have been complaining about people knocking at their apartments offering 50 to 80 per cent discount coupons on fast foods, salon services or entertainment attractions in the UAE. [Boeing completes software update for 737 MAX planes]( Boeing said that it completed its software update on the 737 MAX after two deadly crashes resulted in a global grounding of the aircraft. [More from Nation]( [Roadside assistance in Sharjah gets a boost with Rafid initiative]( [140 students present projects at Abu Dhabi exhibition]( [Sri Lankans meet for Iftar to promote peace]( [More from Business]( [IMF suggests hiking VAT; commends Saudi reforms]( [UAE's digital growth on track]( [Scepticism takes over markets]( [More from International]( [In Bihar, youth will vote only for jobs]( [Pakistani politician praises 'steadily growing ties' with UAE]( [I.M. Pei, a pillar of modern architecture, dies at 102]( [More from Sports]( [England favourites as World Cup comes home]( [Nadal races into Rome semis, Konta also makes last four]( [Spieth charges after career Slam but Koepka still leads PGA]( [More from Technology]( [Trump bars US companies from using foreign-made telecom equipment]( [Facebook limits livestreaming ahead of tech summit]( ['Uber drivers are not employees']( [More from Entertainment]( [Hollywood movie featuring schoolboy Trump in pipeline]( [Lucky couple wins Dh3 million jackpot for the third time]( [#MeToo: Has Nana Patekar been given clean chit? Tanushree clarifies]( [More from Editorial and Opinions]( [Onus on Iran to reduce tensions]( [Replace presents with presence and enjoy your children]( [It's funny that Indian PM Modi is not over the moon yet]( Trouble reading? [Click here]( to view in your browser. © Galadari Printing and Publishing Co. L.L.C. All rights reserved You have received this email message from khaleejtimes.com. Your email address has been recorded because you have subscribed to one of our print publications /newsletters or are registered with one of our web sites. For more information, visit [www.khaleejtimes.com]( [Subscribe]( | [Contact Us]( | [Advertise]( | [Privacy Policy]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [twitter]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( All rights reserved. [Unsubscribe from list.]( Khaleej Times, Al Quoz, Dubai P.O. Box 11243, Dubai, Dubai 11243, United Arab Emirates You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.