With the ceasefire looking shaky, the Gulf questions its future
Even as America and Iran pause, the war reveals how exposed the region has become Source link
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Almost half of EU banks have no women executives, watchdog finds
Eighth of firms surveyed have female chiefs, while women executives are paid 17% less than male peers Source link
I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano – and then it erupted
An Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday’s eruption which killed three people. Source link
Israel rushed laser system to UAE to fend off Iran’s missiles
Deployment of equipment is one of the first examples of major defence co-operation between the two states Source link
Whether for or Against the War, Iranians Say They’re Feeling Economic Pain
At a border crossing in Turkey, one Iranian woman said her friends struggled to afford food because there was no work to be found and strikes had forced factories to close. Source link
Islamic State-linked women arrive home in Australia from Syria
A group of nine women and children has landed in Melbourne while another woman and her child arrived in Sydney. Source link
Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday. Source link
William, Catherine and children name baby kangaroo at Australia Zoo
Conservationist Robert Irwin, son of Steve Irwin, says Cwtch – Welsh for cuddle – is the perfect name. Source link
Adnoc to Speed Growth With $55 Billion Project Awards Post-OPEC
The United Arab Emirates’ flagship oil company Adnoc is planning to accelerate a growth plan with 200 billion dirham ($55 billion) in project awards spanning upstream and downstream operations, following the country’s exit from OPEC on May 1. Source link
Chile Pension Regulator Cracks Down on Swaps Ahead of Deadline
Chile’s pension regulator is further restricting the use of derivatives by pension funds ahead of a deadline for a new risk-based rules system later this year. Source link