Arab countries vow to take on Iran, Houthis; Trump vows to increase tariffs on Mexico unless illegal immigration ends; Growth drops to 5.8% as Modi team takes charge

[Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here]( Saturday, June 01, 2019 [Arab countries vow to take on Iran, Houthis]( Arab leaders condemned acts of sabotage by Iranian-backed Houthi militia on commercial ships in the UAE's regional waters and on two oil pump stations in Saudi Arabia. [Trump vows to increase tariffs on Mexico unless illegal immigration ends]( President Donald Trump, incensed by a surge of illegal immigrants across the southern border, vowed to impose a tariff on all goods coming from Mexico starting at 5 per cent and ratcheting higher until the flow of people ceases. [Growth drops to 5.8% as Modi team takes charge]( Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government suffered a double economic blow of slowing growth and rising unemployment as it took office. [UAE residents who scaled Everest recall the horrors]( With 11 deaths reported thus far, the climbing season at Mount Everest has already earned the distinction of being one of the deadliest. [Emirati boy grows his hair to donate to cancer patients]( An eight-year-old Emirati boy is being lauded for his courage, compassion, and confidence as he has been growing his hair - which is now 17 inches (below his shoulder) - to donate it to cancer care organisations to make wigs for cancer patients [One more Indian businessman receives long-term visa in UAE]( Danube Group chairman Rizwan Sajan has become the third person in the UAE to be granted 10-year visa by the UAE authorities. [More from Nation]( [Jaywalkers risk life, limb, fines]( [Abu Dhabi abattoirs geared up for Eid]( [Children host Iftar for 200 labourers]( [More from Business]( [UAE promotes sustainable fashion]( [Trump's new tariff threats to Mexico spook carmakers]( [Gems buys Saudi school group Ma'arif]( [More from International]( [6.2 earthquake rattles southern Philippines]( [Ready to lead party in LS: Tharoor]( [North Korea 'executes' envoy in a purge after failed US summit]( [More from Sports]( [Australia launch World Cup campaign against Afghanistan]( [Amir Khan to face Goyat in Saudi Arabia on July 12]( [Messi still driven to win with Argentina, insists Aguero]( [More from Technology]( [No problem with Huawei devices in UAE, says TRA]( [Now showing: Streaming services fight Netflix for Arab audiences]( [How data and analytics can improve HR, finance collaboration]( [More from Entertainment]( [Eid Al Fitr guide: 20 things to do in UAE this long weekend]( [An Iftar that reminds one of 'home flavours]( [Indian actor arrested for allegedly attacking staff with knife at Mumbai salon]( [More from Editorial and Opinions]( [Let's celebrate real heroes and influencers]( [Health in the hands of women and girls]( [US shooting itself in the foot with trade wars]( 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.](