DUBAI (Reuters) - One of two oil tankers crippled in attacks in the Gulf of Oman last week that Washington and Riyadh have blamed on Iran is now anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates with crew on board, the ship’s operator said on Sunday. Damage assessment on Japan’s Kokuka Courageous and preparation for ship-to-ship transfer of its cargo would start after authorities in Sharjah, one of the UAE’s seven emirates, complete security checks, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement said. Thursday’s attacks, which also hit Norwegian tanker Front Altair, have heightened tensions between Iran and the United States and its Gulf allies after similar blasts in May struck four ships, including two Saudi oil tankers, off the UAE. Tehran has denied any involvement in the attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, a major transit route for global oil supplies. The Front Altair is sitting off the coast of Sharjah’s Khorfakkan port while the Kokuka Courageous is anchored … [Read more...] about Blast-hit Japanese tanker anchors off UAE coast: operator
Blast-hit Japanese tanker anchors off UAE coast
DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - One of two oil tankers crippled in attacks in the Gulf of Oman last week that Washington and Riyadh have blamed on Iran is now anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates with crew on board, the ship’s operator said on Sunday. Damage assessment on Japan’s Kokuka Courageous and preparation for ship-to-ship transfer of its cargo would start after authorities in Sharjah, one of the UAE’s seven emirates, complete security checks, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement said. Thursday’s attacks, which also hit Norwegian tanker Front Altair, have heightened tensions between Iran and the United States and its Gulf allies after similar blasts in May struck four ships, including two Saudi oil tankers, off the UAE. Tehran has denied any involvement in the attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, a major transit route for global oil supplies. The Front Altair is sitting off the coast of Sharjah’s Khorfakkan port while the Kokuka Courageous is … [Read more...] about Blast-hit Japanese tanker anchors off UAE coast
Lakers agree to acquire Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade
By Kyle Goon | [email protected] | June 15, 2019 at 10:39 pm After seemingly endless drama, wary negotiations and a season that ended in turmoil, the Lakers have pulled off the mega-deal that’s been talked about for months. Though later than they might have liked, the A.D. Era has begun in Los Angeles. The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to ship off star forward Anthony Davis, a six-time All-Star, to the Lakers for a hefty price: Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round draft picks, including the No. 4 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. A source close to the team confirmed the deal, first reported by ESPN, to the Southern California News Group. The trade cannot be officially completed until July, when teams can begin operating under next season’s salary cap. While the risk is considerable – the Lakers are betting Davis will choose to stay in Los Angeles when his contract expires in 2020 – the reward might just be worth it. In what NBA … [Read more...] about Lakers agree to acquire Anthony Davis in blockbuster trade
Quartararo ousts Marquez in Warm Up
The leading duo will line up alongside each other on the grid for this afternoon’s race in Barcelona, but it looks set to be more than just Quartararo and Marquez who will be going for the win. Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) was third in Warm Up to finish 0.255 off Quartararo’s pace, the Spaniard leads two of his compatriots despite crashing: Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Alex Rins. … [Read more...] about Quartararo ousts Marquez in Warm Up
Las Vegas Comic Con amazes fans at convention center — PHOTOS
Jathniel Velazquez, center, shares a laugh with a pair of stormtroopers while looking at comic sketches during the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con on Friday, June 14, 2019, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas.(Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphotoCharacters inspired by the " Star Wars" series walk the North Halls during the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con on Friday, June 14, 2019, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphotoArtist Eroll See, center, sells prints during the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con on Friday, June 14, 2019, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.(Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphotoFlynn Rickenbaugh, 2, walks the North Halls with his family during the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con on Friday, June 14, 2019, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.(Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphotoCaleb Cook shops for memorabilia in an outfit … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Comic Con amazes fans at convention center — PHOTOS