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Qatar slams AMIR RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM IRANIAN PRESIDENT Occupancy rate Nigeria attacks QATAR has condemned the two attacks on a at Dragon Mart military base and village in northeastern Nigeria. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry rises to 98% of Foreign Affairs SATYENDRA PATHAK longer. reiterated DOHA Currently, more than 280 Qatar’s shops inside Dragon Mart are firm posi- WITH the number of cus- occupied. tion reject- tomers visiting Dragon Mart As many as 80 quality Chi- ing violence and terrorism, increasing by the day, the oc- nese firms have set up shops regardless of motives cupancy rate at Qatar’s first at the Dragon Mart to sell and causes. The ministry Chinese mall has reached al- their branded products in Qa- offered Qatar’s condo- most 98 percent. tar, he said. lences to the families of the “The average monthly Attracting more visitors to victims and the government footfall at Dragon Mart has the mall, Yang said, Dragon and people of Nigeria. (TNN) gone beyond 170,000 this Mart is one of the first malls in year. It’s a huge increase com- Qatar to introduce 2358 fast pared to the previous years,” fashion shop. Dragon Mart Managing Di- “The new 2358 fast fashion rector Qi Yang told Qatar shop, which offers best quality Yemen separatists Tribune general Chinese ready for talks “Footfalls merchandise at during festive BRISK BUSINESS cheap prices, after Aden ‘coup’ The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received a written message from Iran President Hassan Rouhani. The message pertains seasons rise has become an HE head of Yemen’s to bilateral relations and the ways of developing them and a number of regional and international issues. The message was handed over further. We re- OMore than 280 instant hit with Tseparatist movement said by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif when the Amir met him at Al Bahr Palace on Monday. The meeting also dealt with the ceived more shops inside Dragon Qatari custom- he was ready to take part in latest developments in the region. (QNA) than 200,000 Mart have been ers,” he said. Saudi-brokered peace talks visitors during occupied. “Many fami- after clashes with pro-govern- the Holy Month OAs many as 80 lies in Qatar ment forces killed dozens in of Ramadan quality Chinese firms have shifted second city Aden. this year. We have set up shops from buying ex- The fighting in Yemen’s are witnessing at the Dragon Mart pensive house- southern port city pitted same number to sell their branded hold items from Saudi-backed government of visitors this products in Qatar. branded shops forces against the UAE- US arms sales turning Gulf Eid Al Adha fes- to purchas- trained Security Belt Force, tivities as well,” ing reasonably both of which have been Yang said. priced quality Chinese items fighting Houthi rebels who Such a high number of at our mall. As shoppers in seized the capital Sanaa in visitors at a shopping area Qatar have become more cau- 2014. While the two sides into ‘tinderbox’: Iran’s FM of 16,000 sqm make Dragon tious, they want quality items are technically supported Mart one of the top five busi- at reasonable prices. This is by a Saudi and Emirati- US President Donald Trump’s est malls in Qatar, he said. where Dragon Mart fits in,” dominated military coalition, Zarif blasts US decision in May 2018 to uni- Rising number of custom- Yang said. the Security Belt is largely If you are talking laterally withdraw Washing- ers has resulted in higher sales Yang said that most shops made up of fighters who op- for arms sales about threats ton from a landmark nuclear volume and higher occupancy at the mall have reported good pose President Abedrabbo coming from the deal signed in 2015 between at Dragon Mart, Yang said, profit during due to rise in Mansour Hadi and seek an to Gulf allies region, the threats are world powers and Iran. adding that queue for renting number of customers. independent south Yemen. Since then, the US has re- shops especially at the ground coming from the US and Continued on page 2 Ô Last week the sepa- AGENCIES its allies who are pouring instated sweeping sanctions floor of the mall has become ratists seized army bases DOHA against Tehran as part of a and a presidential palace weapons in the region, “maximum pressure” cam- in temporary capital Aden, IRAN’S Foreign Minister Mo- making it a tinderbox paign and has also increased prompting the government hammad Javad Zarif accused ready to blow up.” its military presence in the to accuse the UAE of back- the United States on Monday region. ing a “coup”. PAGE 4 of transforming the Gulf into — Mohammad Javad Zarif Tensions between the two a “tinderbox” with its arms nations escalated again in sales to regional allies. May, when Washington ac- In an interview with Al Ja- cused Iran of sabotaging tank- zeera on Monday, Zarif said billion on all its military with Zarif’s comments come ers in the shipping route, alle- more warships in the Gulf almost one million people after the US announced it is gations denied by Iran. would only lead to more inse- in the army. The UAE with a working to form a military In June, Iran downed a US curity. total population of one mil- coalition to protect commer- military surveillance drone in “The US [sold] $50bn lion spent $22 billion, Saudi cial shipping in the Gulf fol- the Gulf with a surface-to-air worth of weapons to the re- Arabia spent $87 billion,” he lowing suspected attacks on missile. gion last year. Some of the continued. oil tankers near the Strait of Iran says the drone was in countries in the region with “If you are talking about Hormuz. its airspace, but Washington less than a third of our popu- threats coming from the re- Tensions have soared in says it was in international Floods displace lation spend $87bn on mili- gion, the threats are coming recent months around the skies. over 1 mn people tary procurement,” Zarif told from the US and its allies who strategic waterway, where Zarif said the presence Al Jazeera in Doha. are pouring weapons in the about 20 percent of the of US and foreign naval fleet in India (PG 5) “Let’s make a compari- region, making it a tinderbox world’s oil passes through. never produced “security”. son; Iran spent last year $16 ready to blow up.” The friction is rooted in PAGE 4 Dragon Mart is seeing increasing footfalls now a days.

EPA EID AL ADHA CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE AT KATARA A large number of visitors thronged Katara beach on the second day of Eid Al Adha festivities Hong Kong airport grinds to halt on Monday; HONG Kong’s airport halted flights on Monday, blaming dem- (Right) Dazzling onstrators for the disruption. The airport authority said it was fireworks working with airlines to resume flights from 6 am on Tues- day, but the developments raised the stakes sharply after a enthralled weekend of skirmishes during which both activists and police visitors. PAGE 16 toughened their stances. (REUTERS) PAGE 5 02 Tuesday, August 13, 2019

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SHEIKH MOHAMMED MEETS IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Quick read Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Amir exchanges Eid greetings Foreign Affairs His with crown prince of Kuwait Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani exchanged Abdulrahman al greetings with the Crown Prince of the sisterly State of Kuwait Thani, met on Mon- Sheikh Nawaf al Ahmed alJaber al Sabah, on the occasion of day the Minister of the blessed Eid Al-Adha, in a telephone call HH the Amir held Foreign Affairs of on Sunday evening. (QNA) the Islamic Repub- lic of Iran Moham- Amir exchanges Eid greetings with mad Javad Zarif, Algeria’ interim president who is currently visiting the country. THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani exchanged During the meet- greetings with the Interim President of the People’s Democratic ing, they reviewed Republic of Algeria Abdelkader Bensalah, on the occasion of bilateral relations the blessed Eid Al-Adha in a telephone conversation HH the and the ways of Amir held on Sunday evening. (QNA) enhancing them, in addition to issues of common inter- est. (QNA) Qatar strongly condemns storming of Al-Aqsa , Israeli aggression on worshippers MoI’s community events on first QNA stressed the need for the in- DOHA ternational community to act urgently to stop the repeated day of Eid Al-Adha turn big draw THE State of Qatar has con- Israeli attacks against the demned in the strongest terms brotherly Palestinian people the storming of dozens of Is- and Al-Aqsa Mosque. Musical shows were held in different languages including Hindi, Urdu, Sinhalese, Nepali, Malayalam, Tamil and Bangla raeli settlers into the court- The statement reiter- yards of Al-Aqsa Mosque and ated Qatar’s firm and per- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK lese, Nepali, Malayalam, Tamil the Israeli occupation forces manent stance in supporting DOHA and Bangla. The programme attacking worshipers on the the Palestinian cause and the held from 5pm to 10pmen- first day of Eid Al-Adha, con- steadfastness of the brotherly THOUSANDS of expatriates thralled the audience including sidering it a provocation to the Palestinian people to ensure from different Asian commu- Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lan- feelings of millions of Muslims the establishment of their in- nities attended the ‘Mega Eid kan, Nepalese and Pakistani around the world. dependent State on 1967 bor- Al-Adha Cultural and Infotain- expatriates. In a statement on Monday, ders with East Jerusalem as its ment Celebration for Expat On behalf of Brig Abdullah the Ministry of Foreign Affairs capital. Communities organised by the Khalifaal Muftah, director of Public Relations Department of Public Relations Department, the Ministry of Interior at Asian Capt Salihal Marri felicitated Town and Labour City in Doha the sponsors of the event and Industrial Area on the first day extended Eid greetings to the ‘90% of products sold at of Eid Al-Adha on Sunday. audience, the sponsors and the The celebrations at Asian community leaders. They also Dragon Mart are Chinese’ Town and Labour city featured thanked the attendees for their many traditional cultural shows presence and support for the Continued from page 1 Ô to pay less for importing same and performances by groups of event. volume of products than ear- artistes from the Indian Cul- Speaking to the media on WHILE almost 90 percent lier.” tural Center (ICC) representing the occasion, Public Relations products sold at Dragon Mart Yang, however, said that it different states of India, who Officer of the Ministry of Inte- are made in China, he said, rest won’t continue for more than were accompanied by an Indian Asian expats at the Mega Eid Al-Adha Cultural and Infotainment Celebration for Expat Communities organ- rior Lt. Hamad Ali Jahweelal of the products are from re- six months as prices in China orchestra team. ised by the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Interior at Asian Town and Labour City in Doha Marri said that the ministry gional countries like Syria and would adjust according to the On the sidelines of the col- Industrial Area on Sunday. is keen to organise such pro- others. slide in the currency. ourful musical show, the differ- grammes at various locations Opening of a number of Yang said that Dragon Mart ent departments of the Ministry of Qatar in order to reach out cafes and food outlet inside has also become a focal point of Interior, including, Traffic to people, enhance coopera- the mall has also made Dragon for traders dealing in Chinese Department, Al Fazaa Police, tion between the ministry and Mart one of the most popular products outside of the mall in Community Policing Depart- the expatriate communities, as malls in Qatar, he said. Qatar. ment, Civil Defence, Drugs well as to provide safety tips to Commenting on the recent “We are the only platform Enforcement Department, and them. sharp slide in the Chinese cur- of its kind in Qatar with a direct Human Rights Department Ministry of Interior has rency, he said, “Yuan’s slide has link with manufactures and held events to raise awareness been organising cultural events gone in favour of Chinese firms businesses in China. We pro- of the audience on road and fire and awareness programmes for at Dragon Mart as imports vide logistics support to such safety, pedestrian safety and the expatriate communities on from China to Qatar have be- traders in bringing Chinese drug prevention law. various national occasions such come cheaper. Now, they have products to Qatar”, he said. The events also sought as Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha and to raise expatriate workers’ Qatar National Day for several awareness of the services ren- years. dered by the Human Rights De- This year’s Eid Al-Adha FAMILY FUN TIME AT KATARA partment, Community Policing celebration was organised in Department, Search and Fol- collaboration with Indian Cul- low Up Department and Visa tural Center and is sponsored Support Services Department. Officials of the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Interior address participants. by Ibn Ajyan projects, Naaas Besides, the organisers Group, Safari Mall, Grand held a magic show and con- ence with the prizes sponsored Grand Mall. held in different languages Mall, Trsnscind Group and ducted raffle draw for the audi- by the Safari group and the The musical shows were namely, Hindi, Urdu, Sinha- Emco Qatar. Perseid meteor shower illuminates Qatar’s sky

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the evening of August 12 and Dr Marzouk said residents DOHA ends with the crack of dawn on can also take pictures of the August 13. Perseid meteor showers with THE Perseid meteor shower Perseid meteor shower is the latest digital cameras. illuminated the Qatari sky on one of the important meteor However, they must increase Monday evening, Qatar Cal- showers seen from the earth, the exposure time of camera to endar House (QCH) has said, where the average rate of get the best results, he pointed adding the celestial spectacle showers flow is 60 -100 Perseid out. will be visible until the dawn of meteors per hour. Perseid meteor shower is Tuesday (August 13). According to Dr Marzouk, created by debris from ‘Swift- According to a QCH press residents of Qatar and the Tuttle Comet’, where the earth release, the residents of Qatar countries of northern hemi- passes through the dust and and northern hemisphere in sphere do not need an astro- debris it leaves behind during general, have a good chance nomical instrument to see the last week of July till mid- to observe the Perseid meteor Perseid meteor shower and can August every year. shower. Dr Beshir Marzouk, watch it with naked eyes from As known, the best time expert astronomer at QCH, places without environmental for observing Perseid meteor said the Perseid meteor shower pollution and with clear sky. shower is at midnight till dawn Children and families at the Culture Village Foundation Katara on is usually active every year from They can see it from darker time, while the best location is the second day of Eid Al-Adha on Monday. The four-day festivities July 23 to August 24, while this places by looking towards the a darker location without light at Katara will conclude on August 14. year its peak period starts from northeast. and environmental pollution. Nation Tuesday, August 13, 2019 03 Nama holds training workshops to mark Int’l Youth Day The centre ties up with Barzan Girls Center and Barzan Youth Center for the programme themed ‘Transforming Education’

The workshops and training courses shed light on the importance of education, international best practices and challenges facing young people in the field of education.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ers were examples of Nama’s continuous The workshops led by Nama trainers and initiatives, which have had widely that have been carefully chosen to suit DOHA efforts to provide safe spaces for young were examples of Nama’s continuous and positively influenced the commu- their needs and motivate them to com- people, discover their creative abilities nity, he said. pete positively. WITHIN the framework of the Inter- and provide them with the necessary efforts to provide safe spaces for The list of programmes, activities In 1996 Her Highness Sheikha Moza national Youth Day on August 12, the support in various fields. young people, discover their creative and campaigns organised by the centre bint Nasser established the Nama Center Social Development Center (Nama) or- Hamad al Marri, acting manager abilities and provide them with the in the framework of the significant role with the aim of providing a stimulating ganised a number of youth-centered of Communication and Media office necessary support in various fields it plays in empowering and developing environment that unlocks the potential training courses under this year’s theme at Nama Center, said, “In line with young people included: The “Reyada” and underlying creativity and innova- ‘Transforming Education’. the theme ‘Transforming Education’ Award, which recently launched its fifth tion of the young people, and meeting The initiative was in cooperation adopted by the UN, the Center is attach- noted that the centre has been contrib- edition, targeting Qatari entrepreneurs their needs and aspirations as partners with the Barzan Girls Center and the ing great importance to training pro- uting to the empowerment of young peo- owners of small and micro enterprises; in civic work, while exploring the best Barzan Youth Center, and included grammes and workshops offered by the ple in Qatar since 2017, in line with the and the ‘Sama Nama’ programme for the opportunities to innovate and to lead the workshops and training courses that centre to the youth in accordance with aspirations of the country and its wise development of social entrepreneurs, renaissance of their communities. shed light on the importance of educa- the Qatar National Vision 2030.” leadership, through a number of pro- which is celebrating the graduation of its Since 2013, the centre has been work- tion, international best practices and In this context, Marri underlined the grammes designed to equip the youth to third cohort next December. The ‘Sama ing under the umbrella of Qatar Founda- challenges facing young people in the centre’s achievements with respect to lead the development process. During Nama’ programme aims to develop the tion for Social Work (QFSW). Nama is field of education. developing the capacities of young peo- this period, the centre has launched a abilities of young people and invest their also a member of the UN Economic and The workshops led by Nama train- ple and capitalising on their abilities. He distinctive set of programmes, activities energies through a variety of activities Social Council (ECOSOC).

Filipino expats make the most of Eid BPS mourns founder BK Birla’s death

THE management, staff and stu- holidays, explore new destinations dents of Birla Public School (BPS) gathered recently to mourn the death of BK Birla, the founder of the institution and a noted industrialist and philanthropist. Birla had authored several books, including an autobiography titled ‘Swanthah Sukhaya’, in which he recounted his experience of grow- ing up in the pre-Independence era in India, and especially the time he spent with Mahatma Gandhi. BK Birla was the chairman of various charity trusts which run his homage to late BK Birla and re- continue to strive for fulfilling the engineering colleges and schools. membered him for his support to the educational mission and vision of He established Birla Public School, school. the late founder. Doha, in 2004. BK Birla had visited the school A P Sharma, principal of Birla Filipino community group Philippine Guardians Brotherhood Inc gathered its members for a clean-up drive at Al Ruwais Beach. Gope Shahani, vice chairman of several times in spite of his old age. Public School, led the assembly sum- BPS, paid his tribute to the departed C V Rappai, director of Birla ming up the great services the late BK AILYN AGONIA soul and conveyed his condolences Public School, offered prayers for the Birla had rendered to the community DOHA to the bereaved family. BPS Direc- departed soul along with the school in the field of education for over about tor Dr Mohan Thomas also paid community and urged everyone to half a century in India. (TNN) FILIPINO expats in Qatar took ad- vantage of the Eid Al Adha holidays to bond with families and friends and explore different destinations across the country. Fun and learning mark BPS summer camp Many of them were seen visiting some of the popular destinations in the city, which are hotspots during TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the holidays, such as Katara Cultural DOHA Village, Souq Waqif and Souq al the activity. It includes 12 members said Baldesco. Wakrah. But, many others opted to from batch 1, 10 from batch 2 and 18 Some other groups of Filipinos THE Birla Public School Doha venture outside the capital and en- founding members. headed to Sealine Beach to enjoy the (BPS) successfully concluded it joy the refreshing sights despite the “The chapter was established famous dunes and the blue waters of summer camp of fun, frolic and scorching heat. on November 02, 2018 and was of- the area as well as other recreational learning recently with the final Filipino community group Phil- ficially recognised by its national activities. presentation by the participating ippine Guardians Brotherhood Inc headquarters in Manila on April Risa, an expat, said, “It has been students at the closing ceremony. (PGBI), Expats Chapter, gathered 19, 2019. PGBI-Expats chapter is a tradition in our family to head to It was the second presentation in its members for a clean-up drive at actively participating in Filipino Sealine during Eid holidays. We love the six weeks of the camp. Al Ruwais Beach. The activity led community activities as members the fantastic dunes. It is an ideal site The children were divided into nance Manager Vinod Kumar, Con- Robotics projects were also dis- by Ian Baldesco of PGBI Expats of Bayanihan Qatar. Aside from for camping or picnic. Despite the different categories according to struction Manager Jackson Solomon played to the appreciation of the audi- Chapter Doha was also held to wel- welcoming the new members from heat, it is still refreshing to be out their classes and were taught vari- and a large number of parents at- ence. The parents also acknowledged come the batch 2 of new members batch 2, the event was followed by there and appreciate nature.” ous skills ranging from art, craft, tended the one-hour long closing cer- the fine quality of the works of art and of the group and to celebrate Eid a cleanup activity along the shore- Other popular destinations out- dance, personality development, emony. During the event, the students craft presented by the students. al Adha. lines of Al Ruwais as part of our Eid side Doha for many Filipinos during yoga and swimming to vedic maths, presented dances, yoga, speeches and The event concluded with the According to Baldesco, a total of al Adha celebrations and environ- Eid holidays are Dukhan, Al Ghariya abacus and robotics. songs which they learnt during the presentation of certificates of par- 40 Guardians members took part in mental preservation responsibility”, and Al Wakra. Vice-Principal Rajesh Pillai, Fi- camp named ‘Chill the Summer 2019’. ticipation to the students. (TNN) MES students pay visit to Center for Cancer Care and Research

Students of MES Indian School recently visited the Center for Cancer Care & Research. The school holds a number of activities to inculcate human values such as empathy and kind- ness in its students and the visit came as part of this aim. MES has also been extending hu- manitarian help to people from time to time. (TNN) 04 Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / Africa Iraq rejects Israeli US turning Gulf region into role in Gulf flotilla ‘tinderbox’, says Iran’s FM to protect Hormuz AFP ton have been at logger- BAGHDAD heads since President Donald FM Zarif slams US over its weapons sales to regional allies, saying the region is ‘ready to ignite’ Trump unilaterally withdrew IRAQ rejects any Israeli par- the US from a nuclear accord REUTERS & DPA ticipation in a naval force to between Iran and world pow- DUBAI protect shipping in the Strait ers in May 2018, reimposing of Hormuz, at the heart of ten- biting sanctions. IRANIAN Foreign Minister sions with Iran, Foreign Min- If the coalition is formed, Mohammad Javad Zarif ac- ister Mohammed Ali al-Hakim each country would provide cused the United States on said on Monday. a military escort for its com- Monday of turning the Gulf Tensions have escalated region into a “matchbox ready in past months, with drones Iraq rejects any to ignite”, according to Al Ja- downed and tankers myste- participation of zeera television. riously attacked in Gulf and Oil tanker traffic passing nearby waters. forces of the Zionist through the Gulf via the Strait Washington and its Arab entity in any military of Hormuz has become the fo- allies in the Gulf have accused force to secure passage cus of a US-Iranian standoff the Islamic republic of car- since Washington pulled out rying out the tanker attacks, of ships in the Arabian of an international nuclear which Tehran denies. Gulf. Together, the Gulf deal with Iran and reimposed The US has since sought sanctions to strangle Tehran’s to assemble an international states can secure the oil exports. coalition it says is to guarantee passage of ships After explosions that dam- freedom of navigation in the aged six tankers in May and Gulf. Iraqi Foreign Minister June and Iran’s seizure of a Israel has made no official Mohammed al-Hakim British-flagged tanker in July, announcement on the opera- the United States launched a tion, although Israeli media mercial ships through the Gulf maritime security mission in have reported a possible role with the support of the US the Gulf, joined by Britain, to for the Jewish state. military, which would carry protect merchant vessels. Iraq “rejects any partici- out aerial surveillance and Zarif, in interview remarks pation of forces of the Zionist command operations. cited by Qatar-based Al Ja- entity in any military force to Britain has said it will zeera, said the Strait “is nar- secure passage of ships in the take part, but other European row, it will become less safe as Arabian Gulf”, Hakim said on countries have so far kept out, foreign (navy) vessels increase Twitter. fearing it might harm efforts their presence in it”. “Together, the Gulf states to reach a negotiated settle- “The region has become a (File photo) Britain’s HMS Kent Type 23 frigate warship carries out duties off the coast of Djibouti. Britain’s HMS Kent left Portsmouth Naval can secure the passage of ment with Iran. matchbox ready to ignite be- Base on Monday to take over duties in the Strait of Hormuz from Type 45 defender HMS Duncan. (AFP) ships,” he said. On Thursday, Iran’s De- cause America and its allies He added that “Iraq will fence Minister Amir Hatami are flooding it with weapons,” to preserve the Iran nuclear in early July. to counteract the crippling ef- work to lower tensions in our said the formation of a US- he said. deal - and the United States After explosions that dam- Britain has agreed to join fect of the reimposed US sanc- region through calm negotia- led flotilla in the Gulf would Last month, Iran’s Revolu- which has pushed for a tough- aged six tankers in May the US-led naval mission, tions, which have led Europe- tions”, while “the presence of “increase insecurity” and any tionary Guards seized the Brit- er policy on Iran. but other European nations, an firms too to pull out of Iran. Western forces in the region Israeli involvement could have ish tanker, Stena Impero near Earlier, Zarif said that and June and Iran’s seizure including Germany, have “Persian Gulf is vital life- would raise tensions”. “disastrous consequences” for the Strait for alleged marine a US-led maritime security of a British-flagged tanker been reticent for fear of being line and thus nat’l security pri- Tehran and Washing- the region. violations, two weeks after mission in the Strait of Hor- in July, the United States dragged into an all-out conflict. ority for Iran, which has long Britain seized an Iranian oil muz would be a “source of in- launched a maritime secu- European countries have ensured maritime security tanker near Gibraltar, accus- security.” rity mission in the Gulf, been trying to preserve the [sic],” Zarif wrote on Twitter. ing it of violating sanctions on The United States has been joined by Britain, to pro- 2015 deal, which limited Iran’s “Mindful of this reality, any France should bring back militants Syria. seeking allies for a naval mis- nuclear activity so as to make extra-regional presence is by facing hanging in Iraq: UN expert The tanker dispute has sion to guarantee freedom of tect merchant vessels it technically impossible for definition source of insecu- tangled Britain in the diplo- navigation in the region af- the Islamic Republic to ac- rity - despite propaganda. Iran PARIS: French authorities should try to bring back seven of their matic dispute between the ter Iran seized two foreign oil parent retaliation for Britain quire nuclear weapons. But won’t hesitate to safeguard its nationals sentenced to death in Iraq for joining the Islamic State EU’s big powers - which want tankers in recent weeks in ap- impounding an Iranian tanker they have been largely unable security,” he added. extremist group, a UN expert said on Monday. Eleven French citizens were sentenced to hang in Iraq earlier this year, reportedly after being handed over to Iraqi authorities by US- and French-backed Kurdish forces who captured them in News Syria. Libya airport reopens after truce-violating rocket fire France has never admitted to any role in the transfers and in brief insisted, after the first seven verdicts, that the trials were fair, AFP new their flights,” the facil- ern Tripoli’s outskirts. Mitiga is in a zone under despite repeated criticism of Iraqi terrorism trials by rights Israel delays ouster TRIPOLI ity’s management said late Flights from Mitiga air- the control of forces loyal to groups and the UN. of Filipina worker, Sunday on Facebook. port were suspended for sev- the Tripoli-based Govern- UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions Agnes Cal- Israeli-born son FLIGHTS have resumed The UN-recognised gov- eral hours Sunday after rocket ment of National Accord lamard warned Paris on Monday that given the flaws in the Iraqi from the Libyan capital’s sole ernment and forces loyal to fire hit the airport, a few me- (GNA) and has often been justice system, “the transfer of persons to Iraq for prosecution JERUSALEM: The deportation functioning airport as calm strongman Khalifa Haftar had tres (yards) from the runway targeted. is illegal.” “I am particularly disturbed by allegations that France of a Filipina migrant worker returned on Monday to the agreed a truce for the three- where planes were parked. Haftar’s self-styled Libyan may have had a role in this transfer, given the risk involved of and her Israeli-born teenage outskirts of Tripoli after a day Muslim holiday of Eid al- Located east of Tripoli, National Army and the GNA torture and unfair trials and that they would likely face the death son was delayed at the 11th temporary truce was violated Adha that began on Sunday. Mitiga is a former military had Saturday agreed to a penalty,” Callamard said in a statement released on Monday. hour to await a final decision the previous day. Haftar launched an offen- airbase that has been used by UN-sponsored humanitarian The fate of French jihadists and their families is a controver- on their fate, an association “Reopening airspace at sive to take Libya’s capital in civilian traffic since Tripoli truce for Al-Adha, although sial topic in France, as in many other European countries. said on Monday. Mitiga international airport early April, but encountered international airport suffered the GNA listed conditions, Islamist attacks, mostly claimed by Islamic State, cost more Rosemarie Perez was after maintenance and clean- stiff resistance, resulting in severe damage during fight- including a cessation of troop than 230 lives in France in 2015 and 2016. (DPA) arrested by immigration of- ing... so that airlines can re- months of stalemate in south- ing in 2014. movements. ficials along with her 13-year- old son Rohan last Tuesday for remaining in the country illegally. They were taken to Ben-Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on Sunday night but later Yemen separatists say ready for talks after Aden ‘coup’ taken off the plane, said Beth Franco of the United Children AFP rity Belt Force, both of which said late Sunday he was com- Yemen’s government has of Israel association. (AFP) ADEN have been fighting Huthi re- mitted to a ceasefire in Aden. accused the STC and the UAE bels who seized the capital Aidarus al-Zubaidi said of staging a “coup” against it. Eight killed as militants THE head of Yemen’s sepa- Sanaa in 2014. last week’s violence had been But Abu Dhabi’s Crown attack army base, ratist movement said he was While the two sides are provoked by Hadi’s forces, Prince Mohammed bin Zayed village in Nigeria ready to take part in Saudi- technically supported by a who planned to assassinate al-Nahyan said on Monday brokered peace talks after Saudi and Emirati-dominated the movement’s leaders then that dialogue was “the only KANO: Eight people, including clashes with pro-government military coalition, the Secu- “provoke our people and liqui- way to resolve differences be- three soldiers, were killed in forces killed dozens in second rity Belt is largely made up of date our presence”. tween Yemenis”. jihadist attacks on an army city Aden. Abu Dhabi’s crown fighters who oppose President That left separatist fighters In a statement carried by base and village in northeast prince, who met Saudi Arabia’s Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi and with “only two options: either the Emirates’ WAM news agen- Nigeria ahead of Monday’s King Salman on Monday, also seek an independent south Fighters of the UAE-trained Security Belt Force pose for a picture before self-defence, or surrender and cy, the crown prince during his Eid al-Adha festival, military backed Riyadh’s call for dialogue. Yemen. an armoured vehicle in Yemen’s second city of Aden on Monday. (AFP) accepting the liquidation of brief visit backed a Saudi call sources said. The fighting in Yemen’s Last week the separatists our just cause,” Zubaidi said, for an urgent meeting between In a separate assault on southern port city pitted Sau- seized army bases and a presi- government to accuse the UAE Southern Transitional Council according to an English trans- the warring parties, saying it Sunday, fighters from rival di-backed government forces dential palace in temporary of backing a “coup”. (STC), which is backed by the lation of his televised speech “embodies the common con- jihadist faction Boko Haram against the UAE-trained Secu- capital Aden, prompting the The chief of the separatist bulk of Security Belt fighters, posted on the STC website. cern for Yemen’s stability”. killed two residents and burnt homes in an attack on the village of Ngwom, 14 km (eight miles) from Maiduguri. Two soldiers and six civil- ians were injured. (AFP) US delegation in Turkey for work on Syria ‘safe zone centre’

Seven dead in Congo REUTERS that would be conducted there. which Turkey considers an en- lake boat capsize ISTANBUL There has been cautious emy and a terrorist group. progress on the centre despite The allies have been dis- BUKAVU: Seven people A US delegation has arrived in other disputes straining bilat- Work to establish the centre cussing a safe zone near the drowned after a transport Turkey’s southern province of eral relations, including Tur- has begun and it is Turkish frontier that would be boat sank after hitting rocks Sanliurfa to start work on the key’s purchase of the Russian expected to become active kept free of combatants and on a lake in the eastern establishment of a joint op- S-400 missile defence system, in coming days. Within this heavy weapons, but Turkey Democratic Republic of Con- erations centre to coordinate as well as trials of local US context, a six-person US wants it to extend more than go over the weekend, local a planned safe zone in neigh- consulate employees in Tur- twice as far into Syrian terri- authorities said on Monday. bouring Syria, Turkish author- key on terrorism charges. delegation has arrived in tory as the US has proposed. Lake and river trans- ities said on Monday. Work to establish the cen- Sanliurfa with the purpose Turkey has suggested it port is widely used as the The two NATO allies agreed tre has begun and it is expected of preliminary preparation will act militarily if the United highway system is poor, but in talks last week to establish to become active in coming States fails to agree a solution accidents are common, often the centre that would man- days, the Turkish Defence Min- Turkish Defence Ministry that will safeguard the border. caused by overloading and age the zone in northern Syria istry said on Twitter. “Within Turkey says the YPG is an the unsafe state of vessels. though no agreement has been this context, a six-person US have been at odds over plans extension in Syria of the Kurd- The “total number of deaths announced on key details of the delegation has arrived in San- for northeastern Syria, where istan Workers Party (PKK), is seven,” transport and com- zone, including the size of the liurfa with the purpose of pre- US allies on the ground in the which has waged an insurgen- Syria’s Defence Minister General Ali Abdullah Ayyoub (centre) visits munication official said.(AFP) area in question and the com- liminary preparation,” it said. battle against Islamic State in- cy against the Turkish state army soldiers in Al-Hobeit in Idlib province, in this handout released by mand structure of joint patrols Washington and Ankara clude the Kurdish YPG militia, since the 1980s. SANA News Agency. (REUTERS) Asia Tuesday, August 13, 2019 05

KASHMIR FUMES AS AUTONOMY SCRAPPED Pakistan calls for modest Eid in solidarity with Kashmiris Eid lockdown stokes REUTERS Kashmiri brothers,” said resi- ISLAMABAD dent Mohammad Adnan. “We FM in M’bad share their pain and grief. PEOPLE gathered in mosques O Pakistan’s foreign Today, special prayers were across Pakistan on Monday to minister Shah Mahmood offered for them inside the anti-India sentiment offer special prayers for Eid Qureshi travelled to mosque.” Eid al-Adha or the Al-Adha, the second of Islam’s “festival of sacrifice” is cel- two major religious festivals. Muzaffarabad, capital of ebrated each year on the 10th Growing frustration The government has Pakistan-administered day of the 12th and last month called for the festival to be ob- Kashmir, to offer Eid of the lunar Islamic calendar. in Kashmir got served in a “simple manner” prayers at a mosque there As many as 10 million manifested through this year, to express solidar- animals worth up to $3 bil- ity with Kashmiris living on O Qureshi said he had lion are sacrificed during the sporadic incidents the Indian side of the divided come to Muzaffarabad to festival, the Pakistan Tanners’ region. “congratulate” the Association says. of stone pelting On August 5, India Kashmiris because he had They offered Eid prayers REUTERS dropped a constitutional pro- been “successful in alongside the region’s Prime SRINAGAR vision that had allowed its securing the power of Minister Raja Farooq Haider only Muslim-majority state, attorney” of China in Muzaffarabad on Monday. INDIAN security forces kept Jammu and Kashmir, to make Later in a rally, Qureshi disputed Kashmir’s biggest its own laws, and also broke foreign minister Shah said he had come to Muzaf- city of Srinagar largely locked up the state into two federally Mahmood Qureshi travelled farabad to “congratulate” the down on Monday, the Mus- administered territories. to Muzaffarabad, capital of Kashmiris because he had lim festival of Eid al-Adha, The changes are the most Pakistan-administered Kash- been “successful in secur- to prevent any major pro- sweeping in the nearly 30 years mir, to offer Eid prayers at a ing the power of attorney” of tests against a decision that that India has been battling a mosque there. China. scrapped the Himalayan re- revolt in its portion of Kash- “(I) have come here to “They [Chinese govern- gion’s special rights. mir, parts of which are claimed express Pakistan’s solidarity ment] have told me to tell Frustration is growing in A Kashmiri woman wipes her tears while listening to a story of another Kashmiri man at a function by Pakistan and China. with you,” Qureshi told wor- Prime Minister Imran Khan Muslim-majority Kashmir, where fellow compatriots gathered to observe Eid Al-Adha, in New Delhi. (REUTERS/ANUSHREE FADNAVIS) Pakistan expelled India’s shippers. that China will stand with him which is also claimed by Pa- ambassador and suspended In the southern city of Ka- when he presents Kashmir’s kistan, over India’s move last of helicopters swelled over- People still gathered in festival. Even the best-known trade in anger at New Delhi’s rachi, prayers were dedicated case before the United Na- week to curtail autonomy for head, among at least three of mosques in large numbers areas, such as the city square, latest move. to Kashmiris in India. tions,” he told cheering sup- the state of Jammu and Kash- the aircraft that hovered over on Monday, it added, giv- Lal Chowk, that would other- On Monday Pakistan’s “We are together with our porters. mir, including a bar on non- Srinagar to keep vigil. ing media a list of attendees wise be crowded with people, residents buying property. Eyewitnesses reported at mosques outside Srinagar were empty. Hundreds of people sporadic incidents of stone that ran into tens of thou- Shops were shut, their shouting anti-India slogans pelting of security forces on sands. shutters and walls carrying spilled on to the streets fol- Sunday and Monday morn- Worshippers were en- anti-India graffiti including, lowing prayers in the neigh- ing. couraged to attend prayers “Go India Go Back” and “We bourhood of Soura, the site “There have been some in the areas where they lived Want Freedom”. of a big demonstration on isolated incidents of stone- rather than try to go to Srina- Several paramilitary and Friday, but authorities largely pelting,” the Home Ministry gar’s best-known mosques. police officials referred to the sealed off the area and kept said in a statement, but added The clampdown on com- restrictions as a “curfew” in the protest localised. they were of an “insignificant munications remained in conversations with Reuters’ “We want freedom, we level”. place for an eighth day, reporters. India’s official are neither a part of India, Reuters reporters were with no regular Internet, stance is that there are re- nor Pakistan,” said Asifa, an among the many people cell phone or fixed-line links strictions, but no curfew. 18-year-old woman who was stopped at roadblocks and working. Virtually no inde- The restrictions in Srina- among those protesting after kept from entering parts of pendent information has gar were the city’s tightest prayers at the shrine of Jinab the city on Sunday. emerged from elsewhere in ever, two paramilitary of- Sahib in Soura. “In Srinagar, keeping in the Kashmir Valley but Sri- ficials told Reuters on Mon- “Modi is lying to his peo- view the possibility of terror- nagar in the past week. day. ple that the removal of special ists, militants and mischie- More than 300 regional Police and troops, many status of Kashmir is good for vous elements trying to dis- leaders and activists remain wearing heavy riot gear, us,” she said. “We will resist it turb public order and peace, in various forms of detention. dotted silent streets where till our last breath.” The voic- reasonable restrictions were Residents said the rapt si- checkpoints had been added es of protesters chanting anti- imposed on large gatherings lence on the city’s streets was around midnight, with more Muslims hug one another after congregational prayers of Eid Al-Adha in Lahore, Pakistan. India and pro-Pakistan slo- in sensitive areas,” the minis- like nothing they had ever concertina wire laid out to (EPA-EFE/RAHAT DAR) gans grew louder as the sound try added. experienced before on the create barricades.

Monsoon fury: 1 mn displaced in India Hong Kong airport grinds to halt; AFP nataka government official told China likens protests to terrorism NEW DELHI AFP. Many key highways and REUTERS INDIAN authorities have roads across the affected re- HONG KONG moved around a million people gions have been damaged or into emergency camps in re- cut off by rising waters. HONG Kong’s airport halted cent days as the death toll from Local emergency person- flights on Monday, blaming monsoon floods jumped Mon- nel and troops from the army, demonstrators for the dis- day to at least 184. navy and air force have been ruption, while China said the The southern state of Kera- deployed for search, rescue and anti-government protests that la, a tourist haven known for its relief operations. have swept the city over the beaches, hill resorts and back- Indian media have also re- past two months had begun to waters, has been the worst hit ported 66 deaths in the western show “sprouts of terrorism”. region for the second consecu- Indian military personnel conducting rescue operations in the flood states of Maharashtra and Gu- The airport authority said tive year, forcing the closure of affected areas in Belgaum/Belagavi district in North Karnataka, India. jarat, with tens of thousands of it was working with airlines the Kochi international airport people shifted to relief camps. to resume flights from 6 a.m. for three days last week. Around 288,000 people also lost their lives in neigh- While the monsoon rains on Tuesday, but the develop- “At least 76 people have across the state’s worst affected bouring Karnataka state, which are crucial to replenishing wa- ments raise the stakes sharply died, 58 are missing and anoth- districts including Wayanad, has seen some of its worst ter supplies in drought-stricken after a weekend of skirmishes Anti-extradition bill protesters rest during a mass demonstration after er 32 have received injuries,” Malappuram and Kozhikode flooding of recent years. India, they kill hundreds of during which both activists a woman was shot in the eye, at Hong Kong international airport on Pramod Kumar, Kerala police have been moved to relief “We have evacuated over people across the country every and police toughened their Monday. (REUTERS/TYRONE SIU) spokesman, told AFP. camps. At least 42 people have 580,000 people”, a senior Kar- year. stances. Some Hong Kong legal ex- “Hong Kong has come to perts say official descriptions Lowdown a critical juncture,” said Hong of some protesters’ actions as Kong and Macau Affairs of- terrorism could lead to the use O Airport authority working fice spokesman Yang Guang S. Korea tightens export controls on Japan of extensive anti-terror laws to resume flights from 6 in Beijing. and powers against them. am Tuesday “Protesters have been AFP At a meeting with his top But Seoul’s trade ministry mented in September, he said, China’s People’s Armed frequently using extremely SEOUL aides on Monday, Moon re- said Monday it added a new adding that Seoul was open to Police also assembled in the OFlights cancelled after dangerous tools to attack the flected on Japan’s colonisation category for countries that negotiations with Tokyo. neighbouring city of Shenz- departures disrupted police in recent days, con- SOUTH Korea on Monday put of the Korean peninsula in the had signed the four pacts “but Japan could look else- hen for exercises, the state- stituting serious crimes with Japan into its own new export first half of the 20th century operate an export control sys- where for those goods current- backed Global Times newspa- O Police demonstrate water sprouts of terrorism emerg- category as President Moon to highlight the gravity of the tem that violates international ly sourced from South Korea, a per said. cannon ing.” Jae-in called Tokyo’s latest situation. norms”. Japan is the only Japanese government official The Communist Party’s The protests began in op- measures “very serious”, inten- “As a victim of great suf- country in the new category. said. official People’s Daily news- O Hundreds protest against position to a bill allowing sifying a trade war between the fering from Japanese imperi- “Since it’s hard to work “We can import them from paper said on the Twitter-like heavy-handed tactics extradition to the mainland two neighbours and US allies. alism in the past, we, for our closely with a country that Taiwan. There are few items Weibo that the force can han- but have widened to highlight The move came after Seoul part, cannot help but take frequently violates the ba- that can’t be replaced,” the un- dle incidents including riots other grievances, winning announced earlier this month Japan’s ongoing economic re- sic rules... we need an export named official told the Yomi- or terrorist attacks. handed tactics. broad support. it would remove Tokyo from taliation very seriously,” Moon control system that addresses uri Shimbun. Hong Kongers responded The increasingly violent The precise trigger for its list of trusted trading part- said. this,” South Korean trade min- Under the new regulations, by taking to the streets again. demonstrations have plunged the airport’s closure was not ners, reciprocating an identi- “It is even more so because ister Sung Yun-mo told report- South Korean firms must sub- Crowds picketed a police the Chinese-ruled territory clear, since protesters oc- cal decision by Japan. this economic retaliation is in ers. mit five documents -- from station, singing hymns. Hun- into its most serious crisis in cupying the arrivals hall for That followed Tokyo’s im- itself unjustifiable and also has Sung did not offer exam- the current three -- to win ap- dreds of people returned to a decades, presenting Chinese four days have been peace- position of tough restrictions its roots in historical issues,” ples of such violations by Ja- provals for exporting sensitive subway station where police leader Xi Jinping with one of ful. Hundreds remained there on exports crucial to tech ti- he added. pan. items to Japan, with the pro- had hit activists with batons, his biggest challenges since he late on Monday, talking, rest- tans such as Samsung follow- Japan insists its latest The revision will be imple- cess taking up to 15 days. to protest against heavy- came to power in 2012. ing and playing cards. ing a series of South Korean measures were enforced court rulings ordering Japa- on national security nese firms to pay for forced grounds. labour during World War II. South Korea’s list of The dispute has raised trade partners is cur- concerns over the potential rently divided into two implications for their secu- groups, those who are rity cooperation in the face of members of the world’s North Korean missile tests, top four export control and the possible impact on agreements and those global supply chains. who are not. 06 Tuesday, August 13, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

In Death, Jeffrey Epstein Is Not A Victim. The Real Victims Questioning Yenching Still Deserve Justice Scholars Won’t Solve Despite Epstein’s death, his victims and the public need to have the facts as to why the criminal justice system mishandled the crimes of this rich US’s China Conundrum and powerful sexual predator EFFREY Epstein’s suicide makes it even timately, he couldn’t have liked what he saw. more compelling to dig deeper into that This was a man who deftly avoided ac- US intelligence community absolutely should take steps to counter espionage, Jsordid affair. His upcoming trial would countability. In fact, he had never been truly have shed light onto the many aspects of his punished for his sexual abuse of dozens of but questioning returning students of one of China’s soft power programmes crimes and the cover-ups. The victims, who young girls. Epstein was aided and abetted now will never get the bittersweet satisfac- not just by other rich and powerful people, would do little to address the real problems of Beijing’s expanding power tion of facing him in a courtroom, cannot not just alleged twisted enablers, including be deprived of the knowledge of how this Maxwell, not just his attorneys, who were ERIN DUNNE atrocity of a case happened. paid to defend him, but, egregiously, by the TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE They, and the American public, must be criminal-justice system itself. After all, more told how and why the criminal-justice sys- than a decade ago, the US Attorney’s office AST week, National Public Radio tem mishandled the crimes in Miami let him skate with (NPR) reported a startling story: of this rich and powerful few consequences — 13 The FBI was questioning graduates predator so badly. Epstein was in control of every months in a comfortable of the Yenching Academy – a mas- We need to know how aspect of his case. He exer- jail cell, with work-release Lter’s programme aimed, in part, at Epstein’s kid-glove treat- cised it over young girls, pros- privileges and, reportedly, bolstering China’s soft power. The goal of ment in a Palm Beach ecutors, wealthy peers and, sexual privileges, too. these interviews was, NPR suggested, to County stockade came to finally, his exit from this life The victims of Epstein’s determine if American students who had be. Here, more answers sexual abuse need to have participated in the programme were be- should be forthcoming now the facts as to why he was ing recruited as spies for Beijing. that Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered an allowed to do what he did to them with rela- I graduated from the Yenching Acad- independent investigation. It must be un- tive impunity. emy in July 2019 and yes, the United flinching in its reach and thoroughness. It’s encouraging that several lawmakers States should be worried about Chinese Shifting the spotlight to New York, in Congress have called for investigations. influence. But Yenching is only a tiny part where Epstein was jailed, we also need to US Rep Lois Frankel, D-West Palm Beach, of that growing influence and questioning know, first, why, contrary to our initial un- rightly insists that the US House Commit- returning students does little to address order to its advantage, as outlined in the nise that China is capitalising on Amer- derstanding, Epstein was put on suicide tee on Oversight and Reform quickly launch the real problems of China’s expanding most recent National Defense White Pa- ica’s retreat from the world stage under watch after an apparent attempt to kill its own probe into the ridiculously lenient power – soft or otherwise. per, the US intelligence community ab- Trump’s doctrine of ‘American First’. That himself in July, but not at the time that he plea deal between then US Attorney Alex The Yenching Academy is, first and solutely should take appropriate steps to approach has given China’s soft power a hanged himself; second, why, in light of one Acosta’s office in Miami and Epstein’s hard- foremost, an MA programme. Like other counter espionage and pursue relevant boost that Beijing could never achieve on victim’s corroborated testimony about Ghis- charging attorneys more than a decade ago. graduate programmes focused on China, information about China’s activities. its own. This is a loss for both American laine Maxwell’s alleged role in Epstein’s evil It’s imperative that this happen. The De- students attend class, read critical texts, The United States should also, how- power and its ability to counter Beijing’s sex-trafficking enterprise, why has she not partment of Justice’s Office of Professional and discuss, often frankly, China’s his- ever, be careful that these concerns do not ambitions as China increasingly positions yet been charged? One young woman, Virig- Responsibility, is conducting what amounts tory, the current political situation, and devolve into Cold War style witch-hunts itself as an alternative to the United States inia Roberts Giuffre, in her 2015 defamation to an internal investigation. OPR is ex- concerns about its future. Yes, we talked with infrastructure funding, alliances, suit, said that Maxwell was the recruiter, the tremely secretive, rarely makes its findings about Tiananmen and Xinjiang. Yes, we and opportunities for developing nations. procurer of young girls to satisfy Epstein’s public and has no subpoena power. talked about propaganda — texts like Washington must recognise that To address this trend, the United sexual appetite. Congress must conduct a investigation Never Forget National Humiliation were China is capitalising on America’s States needs to reinvest in relationships The Miami Herald pledges to keep rooted in transparency. So far, there has part of course syllabi. retreat from the world stage under with allies and make clear its support for seeking, keep digging for the truth. Finding been little. It’s also a graduate programme in Trump’s doctrine of ‘American First’. international organisations such as the the justice that has eluded Epstein’s abuse Epstein was in control of every aspect China – and one that is fully funded, in That approach has given China’s United Nations and World Trade Organi- victims for too long has been the Herald’s of his case. He exercised it over young girls, part with money from the Chinese gov- zation. We also need to do a better job of only goal. prosecutors, wealthy peers and, finally, his ernment. That means that not every class soft power a boost that Beijing attracting foreign students, make it easier Jeffrey Epstein, in death, is not the vic- exit from this life. Now, Jeffrey Epstein is includes free and open discussions, cer- could never achieve on its own for those students to stay in the US after tim. The Herald and other media outlets dead. But the truths of this awful case must tain research topics – even if mentioned they graduate, and expand our own soft simply held up a mirror in front of him. Ul- not die with him. in (some) classes – are understood as off that discourage students from studying in power programmes like Fulbright. limits, there is oversight from the Chinese China – or prevent those with experience None of these efforts alone are a cure- Communist Party (CCP) and yes, the pro- in China from pursuing government jobs. all to Beijing’s rising power. Together, gramme itself is designed to help boost Both the public and private sectors ben- however, they represent a diplomatic China’s standing on the world stage. efit from understanding the intricacies of strategy that recognises both the threat But these concerns are not unique to Chinese society, laws, and government posed by Beijing’s ambitions and the re- Yenching. Study abroad programmes in gained from living and studying abroad ality of a powerful China that the United China, even those run by US universities, – including the informal lessons learned States has little choice but to engage with. are subject to CCP oversight, with each pro- from studying within the bureaucracy of a Interviewing graduates of one of China’s gramme required to be a joint venture and Chinese university. soft power programmes might be part of to include CCP units with decision mak- US students going abroad should also the answer, too, but without a more com- ing power. Foreign students at other Chi- be armed with critical thinking skills, prehensive strategy, Beijing will only con- nese universities have lost their visas over complex lessons on history and politi- tinue to gain influence. controversial research topics. The Chinese cal development, and frank discussions government funds several educational pro- about potential threats from China. Gen- (Erin Dunne is a writer based in jects specifically targeting foreign students. erally, this should already be part of a Washington DC and a graduate of And self- censorship (and censorship) on university education, but reminding out- the Yenching Academy at Peking China-focused topics has been widely ac- bound students could reinforce vigilance University, where she earned a knowledged among Western scholars. and leave them better prepared to both Master of History in China Studies. As Washington grapples with an in- identify potential recruitment attempts She covered national security and creasingly powerful Beijing with explicit and to critically respond to them. defence policy for the Washington (Tribune News Service) intentions of molding the existing world Moreover, Washington must recog- Examiner on the commentary desk) No Money, No Sheep: Lockdown Hampers Eid In Kashmir Locals see the clampdown as ‘interference in religion’ more than freedom from separatism and driver of economic development

AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE scrapped the restive region’s special au- their homes,” Khan said. tonomy status and imposed a curfew. “We have no source of income except RADITION dictates that Muslims Locals mark Eid by buying tens of for this occasion when we sell our flock slaughter a sheep during Monday’s Eid thousands of sheep and goats to kill in an and earn money to sustain us for the com- al-Adha festival, and despite the mili- annual ritual that stems from the story ing year.” India’s Prime Minister Naren- Ttary lockdown in Kashmir’s main city of the prophet Abraham, commanded by dra Modi has said the end of autonomy for Srinagar, Bashir Ahmad was determined God to slaughter his beloved son Ismail. Kashmir would free the Himalayan region to respect the custom. The meat is then distributed among rela- of terrorism and separatism and drive eco- But after driving more than 20 kilo- tives and orphanages. nomic development. metres (12.4 miles) from his home on the But Indian authorities backed by tens But local Shuja Rasool sees the clamp- city’s outskirts, negotiating barricades of thousands of paramilitary troops main- down imposed by New Delhi as “interfer- and spools of barbed wire coiled across tain tight security restrictions that have ence in our religion”. roads manned by paramilitary troops, he prevented people from gathering in large After 32 years of faithful observance, couldn’t find anywhere to withdraw cash groups. he, too, was unable to get cash to buy ani- he needed to pay for a sheep. Though they were briefly loosened on mals for Eid. “I took a risk to be on the road but this Sunday, by the end of the day they’d been “We are not free and there is no free- is useless,” Ahmad, a businessman, said, reimposed and sources told AFP in Srina- dom to practice our religion,” Rasool said. adding that ATMs had run out of cash and gar that they expected them to be main- “I am very sad.” One animal trader who’d banks were shut. tained through Eid celebrations. been in the business for 15 years was con- Last year, he bought five sheep, but Shakeel Bhat managed to reach the out on streets,” Bhat said. Khan walked almost 250 kilometres templating revenge. this year, he has none. market in Srinagar after walking for 10 kil- For many generations, Shamsher Khan (155 miles) from Reasi district with his “Modi has made the situation so strict “I don’t think I can buy a sheep this ometres, but realised he could not afford and his two brothers from Kashmir’s no- flock of 150 sheep to Srinagar last week, here that it is unimaginable. When he lifts year and offer a sacrifice,” he conceded. to buy the sheep or goats on sale. madic community have reared sheep and when the security lockdown was imposed. the curfew, we are going to sacrifice our- Muslim-majority Kashmir is set to “My target was 9,000 rupees (US$127) goats through the year, moving them “We have no sales this year. People selves. Just like we sacrifice goats on Eid, celebrate Eid al-Adha, exactly a week af- but the rates are too high. The dealers are across meadows and mountain passes have no cash and the situation is so bad we will sacrifice our own lives for our na- ter India’s Hindu nationalist government saying they are risking their lives to come then selling their herd during Eid. that hardly anyone is able to come out of tion,” the trader said.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Tuesday, August 13, 2019 07 DEFENCE How AI will help radar detect tiny drones 3 kilometers away Small drones are becoming a big problem. Here’s how next-generation neural networking techniques could help.

PATRICK TUCKER objects, including objects as small as “To train a deep DEFENSEONE | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE DJI’s popular Mavic drones, in radar neural network, we imagery. But there’s very little imagery need to use a large ONG before the US Navy fried an data to train a machine learning algo- training data set Iranian drone over the Strait of rithm on how to see something that that contains diverse Hormuz, the Pentagon was high- small. What’s needed is a dataset of ex- target features. If the lighting the difficulties of fending tremely small modulations in the ech- data is lacking, then L off small unmanned aircraft. The oes of radar signals. an overfitting issue oc- farther away you can spot them, the The researchers used a GAN to turn curs. GANs were used to better. But as drones get smaller, de- a small bit of available training data augment the data set by tecting at distance isn’t easy. into an abundance. A GAN pits two producing fake data that A team of researchers from South conventional neural networks against have similar distributions Korea and California has figured out one another. For instance, one net- with the original data. We how to detect incredibly small distur- work might learn how to recognize expect that the GANs data bances in radar returns that could in- an object — say, a cat — by looking at increase the target feature dicate the presence of small drones, many slightly varying examples. The diversity,” said Youngwook perhaps as far as three kilometers away second network in a GAN reverses that Kim, a professor of electri- — enough to give airports, police, and process. So if a conventional network cal and computer engineering militaries a big hand in stopping them. learns that a certain combination of at California State University at The researchers, from the Daegu white pixels against a dark background Fresno. Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and represents a cat, the GAN starts with “It is reasonable to say that our Technology and California State Uni- the finished image and then learns system can ‘detect’ a drone more than versity at Fresno, paired an active about the combination of white or dark 3km, However, it will not be a fact if electronically scanned array, or AESA, pixels that the first network to its de- we say we can identify a drone with the radar, with a neural networking tool termination. help pf a GAN at this point. The fact is called a Generative Adversarial Net- As the second network does its that we have constructed a platform/ work, or GAN. work, it creates slightly varying ver- idea to be used for the classification, AESA radars, which steer its multi- sions of the data — which themselves but diverse tests are needed to be done ple radar beams electronically instead can be used for training. That’s how the in the future,” said Kim. Oh Dae-kun (right), a senior researcher at the Collaborative Robot Convergence Research Center, poses of using physical gimbals, have been researchers turned their small mini- They describe the effort in their for a photo shoot with members of his research team after testing the newly developed radar at an around for years. The real innova- Doppler dataset into something robust paper in the June issue of IEEE Geosci- unmanned aerial flight test center.(PHOTO: WWW.BUSINESSKOREA.CO.KR) tion lies in training software to detect enough to be useful. ence and Remote Sensing Letters. Robot Roadmap: US army’s newest command sketches priorities

PATRICK TUCKER time, Russia tested Uran-9 combat UGV — DEFENSEONE | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE it discussed its failures in April 2018. The Russian military also may have tested a S the new US Army Futures Com- Soratnik mid-sized UGV in Syria around mand begins to develop a variety of the same time, although official statements small, medium, and large ground ro- were that Soratnik was tested in ‘condi- Abots, its commander says he wants tions close to real combat,’” said Bendett. to avoid a common mistake: pushing new “So far, all these UGVs are teleoper- gear on field commanders who don’t really ated/remote-controlled. Uran-9 was sup- need it. posed to be a real test of whether such “I’m not going to force anything on a vehicles could be operated at a safe dis- unit or soldiers that they don’t want,” Gen. tance from actual combat, but that did not Mike Murray told reporters on Thursday. happen, as vehicle breakdowns forced the “Not that that’s ever really happened in operator to be only several hundred me- the past, but we tend to push stuff out in ters away. As a consequence of the Syrian experimentation that doesn’t fit the mis- tests, the [Russian Ministry of Defense] is sion profile that they’re after.” working on a UGV control system capable “It’s going to have to be more of a pull of more independent action in combat. than a push as we start to really develop Another major development thrust for the knowledge across the Army in some of the Russian military is manned-unmanned things that we are working in. If a com- teaming that puts soldiers and UGVs in mander expresses a need for it, we’ll be hap- the same functioning unit, as well as UGV- py to provide the capability,” Murray said. An illustration from a US Army document showing a robotic combat vehicle. (DEFENSEONE.COM/TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) UGV and UGV-UAV cooperation.” For example, a top US officer in Af- Bruce Jette, assistant Army secretary ghanistan is interested in bringing supply from experiment one, and then four RCV for acquisition, logistics and technology, robots back to the front lines. A remote-controlled concept lights and four RCV mediums to make a says that he’s not worried about trying “Brig. Gen. Scott Jackson, who is a assault breacher vehicle company. That company, we’re really go- to keep up with Russia’s ability to send good friend and commander of SFAB 1” prepares to breach an obstacle ing to learn a lot and go to school on that remote-controlled robots into places like — the 1st Security Force Assistance Bri- before we go to the third experiment in Syria. The demonstrations, while eye- gade — “saw a demonstration of what we during field testing at the Fiscal Year 2030.” catching, don’t show any great technologi- are calling SMET, which is basically...a Joint Warfighting Assessment It’s not the first time that the Army has cal innovation. “Teleoperation of robots semi-autonomous supply vehicle. We’ve 19, April 28, 2019. Gen. John tested ground robots, of course. And it’s not is kinda a baseline of current technology. had some with soldiers at the 1st and 10th Murray, head of Army Futures the first-time that they’ve been to the front That’s what the Russians have done,” Jette Mountain [Divisions] experimenting with lines. In 2007, the Army sent three remote- said. “That’s sufficient for certain opera- them over the last couple of months. Jack- Command, said robotic combat controlled special weapons observation re- tions but that’s not sufficient for where we son is interested in potentially taking them vehicles will change the way mote reconnaissance direct action system, want to go.” with him on his next mission,” he said. Army formations look and fight. or SWORDS, robots, armed with machine Jette said the Army’s research goal is Besides the SMET, Futures Command guns, to Iraq. But they were pulled from the ability to move soldiers farther away is developing an optionally-manned fight- the front lines before ever firing a shot after from the field than remote-operated ro- ing vehicle to replace the Bradley Fighting (PHOTO: SPC. DANEILLE HENDRIX/EPEAK.IN) they began to move unpredictably. bots would allow, or as Jette put it, “the Vehicle. The “Optionally Manned Fight- Since then, the military has been con- insertion of AI and the reduction of man- ing Vehicle will replace the Bradley Fight- It is also planning a suite of three Ro- ule as well. They’ve announced plans ducting a variety of experiments that in- power necessary to accomplish the mis- ing Vehicle and is designed to maximize botic Combat Vehicles that will “make con- to conduct a live-fire experiment with corporate robots into drills. In a 2017 exer- sion task, without having the soldier there. Manned-unmanned teaming options with tact with the enemy before soldiers” to pro- ground robots next year. cise in Michigan, a ground robot fired live We need to move farther forward on that.” RCV and other combat platforms. Ma- vide “increased situational awareness and In 2020, said Brig. Gen. Richard Coff- rounds from a .50-calibre machine gun. Jette reiterated what Murray said about neuvers Soldiers to a point of positional formation overmatch,” according to a com- man, who leads the next-generation com- But that same year, the Russians were deferring to the judgment and needs of advantage to engage in close combat and mand document distributed to reporters. bat vehicle crossfunctional team, “we’re testing unmanned ground systems in Syria. commanders in the field. “The user, not the deliver decisive lethality and control au- The Army is already developing a light going to do an experiment at the platoon “Most of these were [intelligence, surveil- acquisition community, will present that tonomous vehicles,” according to a com- RCV, with a request for industry participa- level, so think four robots and two control lance, and reconnassaince] and demining and decide whether or not it’s applicable to mand document distributed to reporters. tion on a medium-sized version to come vehicles. Each control vehicle will control vehicles: Uran-6, Scarab and Sphera “ un- a current field use and then we will push it A page from a pamphlet distributed by within days. A heavy version is also planned. two robots. In 2021, we move to the com- manned ground vehicles, said Sam Bend- into the field. But I would tell you, just for the US Army to press describing the next- The Futures Command has an ambi- pany level, that will be six control vehicles ett, a member of CNA Corporation’s Center the sake of saying, ‘put robots into the field,’ generation robot combat vehicle. tious testing and experimentation sched- and 12 robots. Those will be the same four for Autonomy and AI. “Around that same that’s not what we’re trying to do.” 08 Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Europe / Americas US would enthusiastically support a UK choice for no-deal Brexit: Bolton REUTERS trade agreement. ter his first day of meetings. EU. Bolton offered his support tor basis, leaving more difficult LONDON Johnson wants the EU to As Britain prepares to for this stance: “The fashion areas in the trading relation- renegotiate the terms of Brit- leave the European Union, in the European Union: When ship until later. He said the ul- THE United States would en- ain’s exit ahead of an Oct. 31 its biggest geopolitical shift the people vote the wrong way timate aim was a comprehen- thusiastically support a no- departure date, but the EU since World War Two, many from the way the elites want to sive trade deal, but highlighted deal Brexit if that is what the says it will not alter the part of diplomats expect London to go, it’s to make the peasants that financial services could be British government decided to the deal Johnson says must be become increasingly reliant on vote again and again until they one of the more difficult indus- do, US national security advis- changed. the United States. get it right,” he said. tries to reach an agreement on. er John Bolton said on Mon- The impasse leaves Brit- Bolton, in London for two The central message Bol- Earlier a senior Trump ad- day during a visit to London ain facing an exit without any days of talks, is seeking an ton was delivering is that the ministration official told travel- aimed at reassuring Britain formal transition period or le- improved US-British rela- United States would help ling reporters the president had over UK-US ties. gal agreement covering issues tionship with Johnson after cushion Britain’s exit from wanted to work with the May Bolton told British Prime such as trade, data transfers sometimes tense ties between the EU with a free trade deal government on a trade deal but Minister Boris Johnson that and border policy. Trump and Johnson’s prede- that is being negotiated by US her government “didn’t want President Donald Trump “If that’s the decision of cessor, Theresa May. Trade Representative Rob- do it. This government does. wants to see a successful Brit- the British government we will He said British officials ert Lighthizer and his British We’re very happy about it.” ish exit from the European support it enthusiastically, and had given him an unmistak- counterpart, Liz Truss. Trump believes that “when it Union on October 31 and that that’s what I’m trying to con- able sense that they were de- Bolton said Britain and comes to trade negotiations the Washington will be ready to vey. We’re with you, we’re with termined to honour the 2016 US National Security Advisor John Bolton meets with journalists dur- the United States could agree EU is worse than China, only work fast on a US-UK free you,” Bolton told reporters af- referendum vote to leave the ing a visit to London, Britain, on Monday. (REUTERS) trade deals on a sector-by-sec- smaller”, the official said.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro ‘IMMIGRANTS MUST BE FINANCIALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT’ News warns of Argentine in brief refugee crisis if Macri loses US to deny citizenship Trump official urges ‘all sides to refrain from violence’ in Hong Kong REUTERS RIO DE JANEIRO WASHINGTON: A senior official in the administration of US President Donald Trump on Monday urged “all sides” to avoid RIGHT-WING Brazilian Pres- violence in Hong Kong, while calling for political tolerance. ident Jair Bolsonaro warned to immigrants who “Societies are best served when diverse political views on Monday that his country are respected and can be freely and peacefully expressed. The could see a wave of migrants United States urges all sides to refrain from violence,” the of- fleeing Argentina if a presi- ficial said on condition of anonymity. dential election there returns Trump has so far been muted on the growing unrest in leftist politicians to power, Hong Kong, saying it is an internal affair for China, while after their strong showing in a use public benefits acknowledging that the protesters “are looking for democracy.” Sunday primary vote. The semi-autonomous southern Chinese city has endured Bolsonaro has cast himself weeks of protests triggered by a government bid to introduce a as foe to the left-wing lead- law that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China. ers around Latin America and The demonstrations evolved into a movement for deeper celebrated his friendship with democratic reforms and an end to eroding freedoms. (AFP) Argentine President Mauricio Macri, who faces long odds of winning another term in Oct. Norway mosque shooting suspect to The Brazilian president sin- remain in custody for four weeks gled out as a “leftist scoundrel” Argentina’s former president STOCKHOLM: The Norwegian man accused of carrying out a Cristina Fernandez de Kirch- shooting at a mosque near Oslo at the weekend will be held ner, the vice-presidential can- in pre-trial detention for the maximum period of four weeks, a didate on the ticket confirmed court says, ruling in the prosecutors’ favour. as front-runner on Sunday. He The 21-year-old man denies the charges against him and compared her to ideological al- had petitioned the Oslo district court for his release during a lies from Cuban President Fi- closed-door hearing on Monday. del Castro to Venezuelan Presi- “He has not admitted criminal charges,” his lawyer Unni dent Nicolas Maduro. Fries told reporters. “He has exercised the right not to explain Speaking in southern Bra- himself.” A summary of the proceedings released by the court zil, Bolsonaro warned it could supported that account. soon see migration on par Prosecutors had requested a maximum pre-trial detention with the north of the country, period of four weeks on charges of murder and terrorism, citing where waves of Venezuelans the ongoing investigation. (DPA) have fled an economic crisis. Greece calls on EU Italy recalls Senate for fairer distribution as no-confidence French ministers of migrants vote looms call for local investigation into ATHENS: Greece on Monday ROME: Italy’s political crisis Activists protest outside the headquarters of the private prison company Geo Group in Boca Raton, Florida, on Monday. called on the EU for a fairer edged forward on Monday Epstein activities sharing of the migrant burden after party leaders decided to Change could izen with no more than a high amid deep concern over a recall the Senate to vote on a PARIS (dpa) - Two French New rules seek to deny permanent residency school education use at least sharp increase in arrivals on timetable that could include ministers on Monday called to migrants who receive food stamps, impact millions one welfare programme. some islands in recent weeks. a no-confidence vote and for an investigation in France The ruling could impact “Through the public charge “Since July 7, there has spell the end of the populist into the activities of Jeffrey Medicaid and other public welfare rule, President Trump’s ad- not been a single day without coalition. Epstein, a US financier and many of the 22 million ministration is reinforcing the arrivals,” deputy minister for Far-right Interior Minister convicted sex offender who AFP said hopeful migrants will not non-citizen legal residents ideals of self-sufficiency and citizen protection Giorgios Matteo Salvini called last was found dead in his New WASHINGTON be granted resident visas if they of the country, and the personal responsibility, ensur- Koumoutsakos told the daily week for swift elections after York prison cell in what au- are likely to need public assis- estimated 10.5 million ing that immigrants are able Kathimerini in an interview. withdrawing the support of thorities said was an appar- THE administration of US tance. In addition, those already unauthorised immigrants to support themselves and be- On five Aegean islands his anti-immigration League ent suicide. President Donald Trump an- here and using public services come successful here in Amer- close to Turkey -- Lesbos, Sa- party from an increasingly “The American investiga- nounced on Monday new rules will not be able to obtain green ica,” said Ken Cuccinelli, act- mos, Chios, Kos and Leros -- acrimonious alliance with the tion has brought to light links that aim to deny permanent cards or US citizenship. scapegoats immigrants, em- ing Director of US Citizenship “the total number of refugees anti-establishment Five Star with France,” Gender Equality residency and citizenship to “To protect benefits for boldens white supremacists, and Immigration Services. and migrants has exceeded Movement (M5S). Minister Marlene Schiappa and migrants who receive food American citizens, immigrants and tears families apart. This Cuccinelli said that the 20,000,” said the minister, While the government is junior health minister Adrien stamps, Medicaid and other must be financially self-suffi- is racist policy. We will contin- new standards would be used who is responsible for migra- still in place, the Senate must Taquet said, without specify- public welfare. cient,” Trump said in a White ue fighting to #ProtectFami- to judge non-citizen residents tion policy in Greece’s new decide whether to initiate a ing what those links were. “It The change threatens to House statement. lies,” tweeted Representative who use public services repeat- conservative government. no-confidence vote in Prime appears to us essential, for set back the citizenship hopes The ruling could impact Donna Shalala. edly after October 15, 2019. “This constitutes an Minister Giuseppe Conte’s the sake of the victims, that of millions of mostly Hispanic many of the 22 million non- The White House said “large The services that count increase of 17 percent in a 14-month-old administration. an investigation be opened in migrants who work for low citizen legal residents of the numbers” of migrants “have against an applicant include few weeks.” Lesbos alone, Talks among the heads France to cast full light on the wages and depend in part on country, and the estimated taken advantage of our gener- federal, state and local cash the main port of arrival dur- of political groupings in the issue,” the ministers said. public services to get by. It also 10.5 million unauthorised im- ous public benefits, limited re- and income assistance, food ing the 2015 migrant crisis, upper house on Monday A French non-governmen- appeared to close the door for migrants, most long-term resi- sources that could otherwise go stamps from the federal SNAP had seen an increase of 44 afternoon failed to reach tal organisation campaigning impoverished and low-skilled dents in both groups. to vulnerable Americans.” programme, Medicaid, and percent compared with the unanimous agreement, against child abuse alleged migrants outside the country It immediately was thrown It said half of all non-citi- subsidised housing. same period last year. August recalling senators from their on Monday that Epstein hoping to legally obtain a foot- into question by pro-migrant zen households include at least Cuccinelli stressed that 9 was one of the worst days holidays to debate a calendar shared ownership of a prop- hold in the United States. activists planning to sue and one person using Medicaid, the new rules did not apply to during the summer period for for the complex constitutional erty in Paris and regularly Announcing a new defini- from Democrats in Congress the government-run health public assistance programmes Lesbos, as six boats with 250 process of a no-confidence spent time there. (DPA) tion of the longstanding “public who said they would fight it. program, and that 78 percent for children or pregnant wom- people arrived,” he said. (AFP) vote. (AFP) charge” law, the White House “This administration of households led by a non-cit- en, or emergency room care. Trump administration weakens endangered species law AFP economic considerations See you in court! “The revisions final- threatened species has the WASHINGTON should play no part in making ised with this rulemaking fit same two features of most determinations on how wild- This effort to gut squarely within the president’s Trump administration ac- US President Donald Trump’s life is listed. protections for endangered mandate of easing the regula- tions: it’s a gift to industry, administration on Monday fi- In a statement charac- and threatened species tory burden on the American and it’s illegal,” said Drew nalised rollbacks to key provi- terising the amendments as has the same two features public, without sacrificing our Caputo of non-profit Earth- sions of the Endangered Spe- “improvements,” Interior of most Trump species’ protection and recov- justice. “We’ll see the Trump cies Act, a law supported by a Secretary David Bernhardt ery goals,” said Commerce administration in court.” large majority of Americans said: “The best way to uphold administration actions: it’s Secretary Wilbur Ross. Species like the gray wolf and credited with saving the the Endangered Species Act a gift to industry, and it’s Conservation groups re- saw their population deci- gray wolf, bald eagle and griz- is to do everything we can to illegal. We’ll see the Trump acted in dismay, saying the mated in the early 20th cen- zly bear. ensure it remains effective in administration in court, rollbacks would pave the way tury, but staged a remarkable The changes include re- achieving its ultimate goal -- said Drew Caputo of for the gradual destruction comeback thanks to the law moving a rule that automati- recovery of our rarest species. non-profit Earthjustice of a listed species’ habitat as -- which was signed by former cally conveys the same pro- “An effectively adminis- long as each individual step Republican president Richard tections to threatened species tered Act ensures more re- was sufficiently modest. Nixon in 1973 -- and are now (File photo) A grizzly bear mother and her cub walk near Pelican and endangered species, and sources can go where they ground conservation,” added “This effort to gut pro- legally hunted in the North- Creek in the Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US. (AFP) striking language that says will do the most good: on-the- the former oil and gas lobbyist. tections for endangered and ern Rockies. Reliance-Microsoft tie-up poses threat to Amazon, Google in India PAGE 10

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MULTIBILLION DOLLAR DEAL Oil steadies as Saudi, Kuwait Saudi Aramco signals offset demand fears aims to buy Reliance stake Saudi’s intent to support prices, Aramco IPO talks and Kuwaits reiteration of OPEC pledge boost prices REUTERS REUTERS in Chicago. DUBAI/MUMBAI HOUSTON Analysts said more reduc- tions were needed to sup- SAUDI Aramco is planning OIL prices were little changed port prices as forecasters and a multibillion dollar invest- on Monday as expectations government agencies issue ment in India’s Reliance In- that major producers would gloomy predictions for the dustries as the energy giant continue to reduce global sup- global economy and oil de- diversifies its oil business, plies faced worries about slug- mand growth. where weaker prices cut its gish crude demand growth due The economic outlook has first-half profit by 12%. to the U.S.-China trade war. deteriorated worldwide as In preparation for what International benchmark the trade dispute between the could be the world’s largest Brent crude was 6 cents higher United States and China esca- initial public offering (IPO), at $58.59 a barrel by 11:51 a.m. lates, a survey by Germany’s state-run Aramco began 20% stake CDT (1651 GMT), after trading Ifo economic institute said in publishing its results this between $57.88 and $58.88. its quarterly survey of nearly year and also started issu- O Aramco signs letter of West Texas Intermediate 1,200 experts in more than ing international bonds. intent to take 20% stake (WTI) futures rose 26 cents to 110 countries. The world’s top oil producer in Reliance’s $54.76 per barrel, after trad- “It’s going to take the mar- plans to launch an IPO by oil-to-chemicals business ing in a range of $53.54 to ket far longer to come back 2020-2021, having post- in one of the largest ever $55.18. into balance, which has forced poned its flotation from last foreign investments in Investors were torn be- OPEC and non-OPEC pro- year. India tween forecasts of slowing ducers to continue with their Coinciding with the global oil demand growth and production cuts,” said Andy release of first half results, O While terms of the deal chatter about renewed efforts Lipow, president at Lipow Oil Aramco signed a letter of are yet to be finalised, by major producers to curtail Associates in Houston. intent to take a 20% stake in Reliance will get roughly output and support prices, An image showing a gas flame behind pipelines in the desert at Khurais oil field, about 160 km from The International Energy Reliance’s oil-to-chemicals $15 billion, including analysts said. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (EPA-EFE/ALI HAIDER) Agency (IEA) said on Friday business in one of the largest some debt adjustments The Organization of the mounting signs of an eco- ever foreign investments Petroleum Exporting Coun- He also said fears of a glob- Aramco is ready to launch The official said Saudi Ara- nomic slowdown had caused in India, Reliance said on for the 20% stake tries and its allies, known as al economic downturn, which what could be the world’s mco has also signed a letter of global oil demand to grow at Monday. OPEC+, have agreed to cut 1.2 have weighed down on prices, largest initial public offering intent with India’s Reliance to its slowest pace since the fi- Aramco’s Senior Vice as in the United States where million barrels per day (bpd) were “exaggerated,” and global (IPO). potentially buy a stake in its nancial crisis of 2008. President of Finance, Khalid it owns Motiva, the largest since Jan. 1. demand for crude should pick The Saudi government refining and petrochemicals A weakening dollar also al-Dabbagh, confirmed the national refinery, it has not Kuwait was “fully commit- up in the second half, helping will decide when it will take business. propped up oil prices as in- letter of intent had been secured that same access in ted” to the OPEC+ agreement, reduce the surplus in oil in- place based on its perception “The Saudis will need a vestors feared the trade war signed but added that talks India, a fast-growing market Oil Minister Khaled al-Fadhel ventories gradually. of “what would be the opti- higher price for oil for its IPO, would slow U.S. economic with Reliance were at “very, for fuel and petrochemicals. said, adding the OPEC mem- Analysts said that in a sign mum market condition,” sen- and this confirms they’ll do growth, analysts said. A softer very early stages”. The deal will see Reli- ber has cut its own output by that de-facto OPEC leader ior Aramco executive Khalid whatever it takes to get oil greenback makes dollar-de- He also said that Aramco ance buy up to 500,000 bar- more than required by the ac- Saudi Arabia intends to sup- al-Dabbagh said in an analyst prices up,” said Phil Flynn, an nominated crude cheaper for is ready for its IPO, but the rels a day of crude oil from cord. port prices, state-run Saudi call. analyst at Price Futures Group foreign buyers. timing will be decided by its Aramco, which would more sole shareholder, the Saudi than double the volumes government. that Reliance buys now, Reli- While terms of the ance’s Prasad said. deal are yet to be finalised, “This signifies perfect Colombia Reliance will get roughly $15 synergy between the world’s Yen, gold gain on trade war angst billion, including some debt largest oil producer and the fines Uber adjustments for the 20% world’s largest integrated REUTERS warn a trade stand-off would MSCI’s gauge of stock per- stake, P.M.S. Prasad, Ex- refinery and petrochemicals more than NEW YORK fester past the election. formance in 47 countries fell ecutive Director of Reliance complex,” said Reliance U.S. stocks fell, following 0.6% while Wall Street also Industries said, adding the Chairman Mukesh Ambani, INVESTORS piled into gold, a decline in Europe, to push a fell. two companies aim to close while announcing the deal in $629,000 safe-haven yen and bonds on gauge of global equity perfor- The Dow Jones Industrial the deal by March 2020. Mumbai on Monday. REUTERS Monday over nagging concerns mance lower. Stocks in China Average slid 265.06 points, Aramco is expanding its Ambani, who is Asia’s BOGOTA about a prolonged U.S.-China rallied more than 1% after the or 1.01%, to 26,022.38. The downstream, or refining, richest man, said the deal trade war and global growth, yuan avoided further drama af- S&P 500 lost 23.37 points, or chemicals and marketing, would be the biggest foreign COLOMBIA’S commerce regu- while Argentina’s peso plunged ter Chinese authorities allowed 0.80%, to 2,895.28 and the footprint globally by sign- investment in the history of lator said on Monday it would 22% after voters handed its the yuan to slip below the sev- Nasdaq Composite dropped ing new deals and boosting Reliance and also one of the fine ride-hailing company Uber president an election mauling. en-per-dollar level last week. A pedestrian walks past a board 52.26 points, or 0.66%, to the capacity of its plants to largest foreign investments Technologies Inc (UBER.N) The yen rose to its highest Stocks in the near term showing the early morning num- 7,906.88. secure new markets for its ever in India. more than $629,000 for ob- in more than a year and a half lack a catalyst either from bers for the Nikkei 225 index in European shares also fell, crude and reduce its risk to Aramco reported a net structing a regulatory visit in versus the dollar on the pros- company earnings, the Federal Tokyo. (AFP) with the pan-regional FT- any downturn in oil demand. profit of $46.9 billion in the 2017. pect the Japanese currency Reserve or a trade deal, said SEurofirst 300 of leading Eu- For years, Aramco has first half of 2019, down from Uber has repeatedly drawn could gain more in the case of Rahul Shah, chief executive said. ropean shares closing down been a regular crude supplier $53 billion for the same the ire of authorities in Colom- a drawn-out U.S.-Sino trade of Ideal Asset Management in Stocks could dip between 0.31%, while Germany’s ex- to Indian refiners via long- period last year. Despite bia, where use of the service is conflict. New York. 5% to 10% but prompt long- port-heavy DAX off 0.12%. term crude contracts. the profit decline, Aramco widespread but illegal. Concerns that a trade deal “The promise of a trade term investors to enter the Germany’s Ifo survey ech- And while it owned remained the world’s most The country has not specifi- would not be reached before deal coming this year, I think market as valuations fall, he oed the growth concerns with stakes in refineries or stor- profitable company in terms cally regulated transport ser- the 2020 U.S. presidential elec- that’s becoming less and less said. Half of Shah’s portfolio its measures for current condi- age assets in other key Asia of headline numbers. vices like Uber, but has said it tion grew after Goldman Sachs likely,” Shah said. “That does is corporate debt with remain- tions and economic expecta- markets such as China, Ja- will suspend for 25 years the li- on Sunday became the latest to set up the market possibly for der tech stocks and shares with tions both having worsened in pan and South Korea as well See also page 10 Ô censes of drivers caught work- cut its U.S. growth outlook and a correction at this point,” he solid dividends, he said. the third quarter. ing for the platform. The fine from the Superin- tendency of Industry and Com- merce says Uber urges employ- ees not to give information to regulators and to block access Nike aims sneaker subscriber scheme at $10 bn US kids market to company computers. Those policies were implemented REUTERS Adidas in its U.S. home mar- the form of a fridge magnet during the October 2017 visit, ket and a resurgence in retro to help parents measure the regulator said. NIKE Inc will launch a new brands like Fila and Reebok. their children’s feet. The “The company presented a subscription service for kids With three tiers of sub- Solving the need for parents company said a pilot pro- disrespectful and obstructive sneakers this week that seeks scription – $20, $30 or $50 with kids aged 2-10 years gram with 10,000 members attitude in the face of different to woo parents with an offer a month – Nike Adventure means that we are going to has shown that only a small information requirements on of fewer nightmarish trips to Club is aimed at 2-year to 10- proportion of parents get the the part of officials,” the regu- the shoe store in exchange for year olds and effectively gives start building relationships size wrong. lator said in a statement. a regular fee and consistent subscribers a new pair of through kids. “About 15% of the first Uber said in a statement it brand loyalty. Nike sneakers that cost about order is generally not the has not been officially informed Aimed at the U.S. kids $50 or more once a month, Dave Cobban, Nike right size. When the (cus- of the fine, but would examine shoe market, estimated at an once every two months or tomer) makes the first order it once it has been. The fine annual $10 billion, “Adven- once every three. through kids,” the scheme’s and it’s the wrong size, we al- also cites three Uber staffers by ture Club” builds on Nike’s Depending on whether manager for Nike, Dave Cob- low (the customer) to imme- name, individually fining them SNKRS app, which noti- the kids pick, for example, ban, said. diately order a new shoe and between $1,469 and $7,344. fies shoppers every time it Nike Air Max or Converse The big challenge, he ad- the new shoe comes before The two legal staffers and launches a new shoe or has sneakers, members will save mitted, was helping parents you have to send back the old one manager “collaborated and an exclusive sneaker at a almost nothing or up to $50 get the right shoe for kids one,” he said. executed the obstruction of the nearby store. on each pair. with constantly growing feet “The next time less than mentioned administrative visit It is Nike’s latest plan to “Solving the need for par- without trips to the mall or a 5% make a mistake in order- and the incompletion of the or- keep shoppers coming back ents with kids aged 2-10 years series of mailed returns. ing the right size on their sec- ders and instructions imparted Nike will launch a new subscription service for kids in the US next to its brands as it struggles means that we are going to Nike’s subscription box ond order and after that, it al- by the Superintendency,” the week. (REUTERS) with strong competition from start building relationships will include a sizing chart in most comes (down) to zero.” statement said. 10 Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Economy & Business CHEAP OIL PINCHES Reliance-Microsoft cloud tie-up poses threat to Amazon and Google in India REUTERS prehensive technology solu- MUMBAI/COLOMBO tions – from compute and storage, to connectivity and INDIA’S Reliance Industries productivity – to small and me- Ltd on Monday announced a dium businesses everywhere in partnership with Microsoft’s the country.” Azure cloud platform, in a Jio would provide free con- move that deepens the offer- nectivity and cloud infrastruc- ings of its Jio telecoms unit ture to start-ups, Ambani said, while posing a direct challenge adding the company would of- to rival cloud services provid- fer a “bundle of connectivity, ers such as Amazon.com and productivity and automation Alphabet’s Google. tools” to micro, small and me- As part of the 10-year alli- dium business for as little as ance, Jio will build data centres 1,500 rupees ($21.05) a month. across India that will be hosted “This pricing of elemen- on Microsoft’s Azure cloud, Re- tary services is really the rock liance Chairman Mukesh Am- bottom price,” said Naveen bani told shareholders at the Mishra, of tech researcher company annual shareholders’ Gartner. meeting. Rivals such as Amazon “We now have the capa- bility to develop truly India- For the first time, the Saudi Aramco has published its half-year financial results. native solutions, including speech recognition and natural language understanding for all major Indian languages and dialects,” said Ambani, Asia’s Saudi Aramco says half-year richest man with a net worth of $46.2 billion according to Forbes. Reliance’s foray into the cloud services market - essen- tially selling computer services net income slips to $46.9 bn such as website hosting and data storage - could intensify competition in an Indian mar- The revenue reporting is seen as a sign of international bond launched AFP. ket dominated by Amazon Web this year has propelled the IPO ahead? “But ultimately the valu- Services (AWS), say analysts. As part of the 10-year alli- the secretive company’s bid for an IPO later world’s top oil exporter to ation of the company is not Ambani disrupted India’s speed up efforts to float the determined by the king, the telecoms industry in late 2016 ance, Reliance’s Jio will company. $2 trillion prince or the CEO. It’s deter- when he launched Jio with free build data centres across AFP company’s net income was But Monday’s statement mined by the banks and the voice and cut-price data plans, India that will be hosted on RIYADH $46.9 billion for the first half made no mention of the Saudi Arabia plans to markets.” pushing some rivals out of Microsoft’s Azure cloud (of) 2019, compared to $53.0 planned initial public offering. sell up to five percent of The planned IPO forms the business and forcing others to SAUDI energy giant Aramco billion for the same period last Crown Prince Mohammed the world’s largest energy cornerstone of a reform pro- match tariffs and consolidate said Monday its first half net year.” bin Salman has previously firm and hopes to raise gramme envisaged by Prince in a crowded sector that once Web Services and Google of- income for 2019 slipped near- It is the first time the com- said the IPO -- which could po- Mohammed to wean the Saudi comprised more than 10 car- fer similar services at multiple ly 12 percent to $46.9 billion, pany has published half-year tentially be the world’s biggest up to $100 billion based economy off its reliance on oil. riers. times that price, and technol- a first such disclosure that still financial results and comes stock sale -- would take place on a $2 trillion valuation Saudi Arabia has not an- “Other cloud players like ogy analysts said Ambani’s reinforces its position as the after Aramco opened its secre- in late 2020 or early 2021. of the company. nounced where the listing AWS and Google will have to move could spark a price war world’s most profitable com- tive accounts for the first time will be held, but London, New come up with new, perhaps in the Indian cloud market, pany. in April as it prepares to raise ‘Generate buzz’ York and Hong Kong have all cheaper pricing models for expected to grow at an average The revenue drop amid funds from investors. Saudi Arabia plans to Delayed vied for a slice of the much- India,” said Satyajit Sinha, an 23% annually over the next five lower crude prices was re- The company is slated to sell up to five percent of the touted IPO. analyst at tech consultancy years to touch $5.6 billion. ported as speculation swirled hold its first-ever earnings call world’s largest energy firm Failure to reach a $2 tril- - World’s biggest profit Counterpoint. Amazon’s cloud services that the secretive company later on Monday, giving inves- and hopes to raise up to $100 lion valuation as desired -The petro-state has taken a Ambani has always dubbed unit declined to comment on was preparing for its much- tors a chance to discuss the re- billion based on a $2 trillion by Saudi rulers is widely number of key procedures in Jio a technology company, the matter. Google did not im- delayed overseas stock listing, sults with Aramco’s manage- valuation of the company. preparation for the IPO, in- and used it to launch internet- mediately respond to a request dubbed potentially the world’s ment in another step towards But investors have long considered the reason cluding issuing a law for hy- enabled devices, deliver enter- for comment. biggest. greater transparency. debated whether Aramco was the IPO -- earlier sched- drocarbons tax, appointing tainment services, build fibre “We definitely will reas- The news also coincided “Despite lower oil prices really valued so much. uled for 2018 -- has been a new board for Aramco and broadband and develop other sess whether we should keep with an announcement by during the first half of 2019, Failure to reach a $2 tril- delayed. allowing an independent au- offerings. using AWS or something else, India’s Reliance that it had we continued to deliver solid lion valuation as desired by diting of the kingdom’s oil re- The Reliance-Microsoft because storage is a huge cost,” agreed to sell a 20-percent earnings and strong free cash Saudi rulers is widely consid- serves, the crown prince said partnership could help Jio said Aprameya Radhakrishna, stake in its oil and chemicals flow underpinned by our con- ered the reason the IPO -- ear- in June. extend its services to India’s the founder and CEO of Vokal, business -- worth $15 billion -- sistent operational perfor- lier scheduled for 2018 -- has to diversify its operations and Aramco has also opened booming start-up ecosystem. an audio-video knowledge- to Aramco, a deal that would mance, cost management and been delayed. boost its valuation. its accounts books for the first On Monday, addressing sharing platform similar to potentially boost the Saudi fiscal discipline,” Aramco CEO The preliminary deal with “(There is) an effort to time to international ratings Reliance shareholders via a Quora. giant’s valuation ahead of an Amin Nasser was quoted as Reliance, which the Indian gi- generate buzz about the com- agencies, declared the size of recorded video message, Mi- “India is a price conscious IPO. saying in the statement. ant hailed as the “biggest for- pany’s success and potential its profits and transformed crosoft’s Indian-born Chief nation in general and anything Reporting its revenue, Ar- Analysts say record de- eign investment” in its history, valuation,” Ellen Wald, author into a public shareholding Executive Satya Nadella said: which is competing on price amco said in a statement: “The mand for a $12-billion debut underscores Aramco’s efforts of the book “Saudi Inc.”, told company, he added. “Together, we will offer com- will definitely get attention.”

Chinese Chinese firms learn to adapt as US trade war rages investments AFP “We’ve dropped our or contain a significant share in Europe BEIJING prices for the US market to of locally-sourced materials. cover some of the tariffs,” said They also bar “temporarily EXPORT-RELIANT Chi- Andy Zhou of Anytone, which imported” goods from using collapse nese companies are slashing makes radio handsets. the label. DPA prices, moving production Radio exports to the US Some Chinese firms have MUNICH abroad, creating new domes- were down to just $33 million moved manufacturing abroad tic markets and even rebrand- in the first six months, from to countries like Indonesia, CHINESE investment in Eu- ing goods as they try to sur- $230 million a year before. Vietnam and Malaysia to skirt rope has plummeted by 80 vive the escalating trade war Zhou, too, is looking to tariffs. per cent in the first half of the with the United States. Asian and European markets Textile maker Jasan year compared with the same Factories along the east- now to boost sales. Group, which says it supplies period in 2018, according to ern coast, fish processors in Some struggling low- Adidas and Nike, bike parts a semi-annual study by con- the south, apple juice export- end radio manufacturers manufacturer HL Corp, and sultancy giant Ernst & Young ers in central China and farm- have been forced into drastic industrial yarn producer Zhe- (EY) released Monday. ers in the northeast have all measures such as attempting jiang Hailide New Material China invested 2.4 billion been forced to change their to dodge US tariffs by swap- have all moved some produc- dollars in European compa- business models since US ping customs codes -- where a tion to Vietnam. nies in the first six months of President Donald Trump product is incorrectly labelled But the trade war has 2019, including 81 acquisi- launched the conflict more to evade levies when it arrives helped some Chinese sectors. tions and share purchases, EY than a year ago, hitting eve- A construction worker builds a wall outside a building compound in Beijing. China’s economy already is in America. Beijing’s retaliatory tar- said, noting that most of these rything from motorcycles to slowing amid the trade conflict with the United States.(NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/FILE) Other firms have resorted iffs have benefitted some of were only small-scale deals. MRI machines. to transshipment -- re-routing China’s soybean farmers, with The study found that China But no matter what the year since Trump hit them can market, but those exports work cut out for it. their goods via neighbouring a boost in subsidies to local had not made any acquisitions survival tactic, times are with tariffs in September last are also down this year and “Tilapia has done very well Vietnam to pass them off as growers. in Germany and only invested tough and set get worse with year. fish farmers have been forced in the US because it’s breaded being made there. “The government is en- 505 million dollars in German newly threatened tit-for-tat Shaanxi Hengtong Fruit to look inward. and processed... it’s kind of Hanoi has vowed to crack couraging us to plant more companies. In 2018, Asia’s tariffs meaning that virtually Juice, which sends almost “The United States is tak- bland. Chinese consumers down on Chinese manufac- soybeans... our incomes are largest economy invested 10 all trade between the world’s all of its product abroad, and ing advantage of its market like their fish fishy,” said Even turers illegally using “Made- rising with the subsidies,” said billion dollars in Germany. two biggest economies would some of its subsidiaries had to position and bullying the Pay, an agriculture analyst at in-Vietnam” labels to dodge Sun Changhai, a farmer on an The consultancy firm sees be covered. pledge shares as collateral for many scattered Chinese ti- advisory firm China Policy. US tariffs, fearful of the pun- agricultural collective in the the ongoing US-China trade “It’s impacted all of us ex- loans last year. lapia suppliers,” the Hainan Large fish processor Zhao- ishment it could face from northern Inner Mongolian conflict as the main reason porters... we include the tar- One of its juice plants also Tilapia Sustainability Alliance qing Evergreen Aquatic retro- Trump over its annual trade region. for the sharp decline. Chinese iffs in our quotes now,” a sales put up dozens of its machines said on its WeChat account. fitted its factory this winter to surplus of $40 billion with the The subsidies have boost- investments have also faced a manager at Shaanxi Heng- and appliances as collateral “The trade war is the last focus on the domestic market, United States. ed China’s soybean output but growing sense of unease in Eu- tong Fruit Juice, who gave his for another loan. straw to crush the industry.” according to industry publica- New rules proposed by the it still needs to import roughly rope. In Germany, for instance, surname as Liu, told AFP. The fish processing indus- The trade group has been tion Undercurrent News. trade ministry last month re- 85 percent of what it con- the government blocked the Chinese apple juice ex- try has been hit hard too. brainstorming how to grow Firms in other hard-hit quire all “Made-in-Vietnam” sumes each year -- including state-funded network operator ports have nosedived 93 per- China is the main supplier sales at home, but different industries have simply had to labelled goods to be mostly or some from top producer the SGCC from gaining access to cent in the first half of the of frozen tilapia to the Ameri- domestic tastes mean it has its absorb some of the tariff pain. fully produced in the country United States. the country’s power supply in the summer of 2018. www.guide.com.qa  Tuesday, August 13 , 2019

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Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez is all smiles as he addresses the media ahead of the AFC Champions League Round of 16 second leg match against Al Duhail at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Monday.

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JUST days before the Sheikh Jassim Cup showdown, Al Sadd and Al Duhail will re- new their rivalry at the Jas- sim Bin Hamad Stadium to- night (Tuesday) as the two giants clash in the second leg of the AFC Champions League Round of 16. Al Sadd were held by the Red Knights 1-1 in the first leg but boasts an advantage, having “We expect a difficult scored an away goal through match against a difficult team. Akram Afif’s first half opener Like I have always said, they before Yousef Msakni’s leveller, are (Al Sadd) one of the best in Al Duhail players train ahead of the the AFC Champions League Round of 16 second leg match against Al Sadd at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Monday. minutes before half time. the region. Both teams had reached “Our goal is to win. We ner of the Round of 16 has a the winner can go far in the and I am very happy with the “There are many areas that fer dilemma between Al Sadd the quarter-finals last year analysed the last game to chance to go all the way and competition. players and I am confident in we must develop in terms of and Al Gharafa. with Al Sadd losing in the know where we did good and win the title. Meanwhile for Al Sadd, a what they can offer. Football correcting mistakes, especially “Khoukhi is one of the best semis to Iran’s Persepolis. areas we lacked concentration. “After analysing the last goalless draw would be enough gives possibilities and we are in the defense. We must press players and you know that he Al Duhail will be without It’s difficult to concentrate match, we tried to understand for Xavi Hernandez’s side to positive going into the game,” high up the pitch. joined late to the camp. I will defender Mehdi Benatia who throughout the game, espe- as a team what happened and reach the Continental quarter- Xavi said. “We played well against Al decide if he can participate on recently had knee surgery in cially in matches like this but how to prepare for the next. finals for the sixth time in their “Our goal is to focus on Duhail at Aljanoub but we still game day. He is an important Paris after picking up the in- that’s what you need. We have our responsibilities as history. The former Barcelona all aspect of the game, not need to develop a lot of areas as player not only in this game jury in the first leg. “Anything is possible in a big team that we are and we legend said his team will play just defence. We will play to we adapt to a new philosophy.” but also the upcoming games.” Portuguese coach Rui these matches against a dif- hope to prove that on the pitch. with thesame confidence as create scoring opportunities. The Spaniard also hinted The winner of Tuesday’s Faria is however adamant his ficult team, but we are pre- “I think the winner of the the first leg. Our opponents Al Duhail, are at the possibility of Boualem match will face UAE’s Al Nassr side can still pip the Qatari pared,” Rui Faria said ahead match can go far in the compe- “We will play with the same one of the best teams in the Khoukhi being in the line- in the quarter-finals, the two champions in the race for the of the match. tition. Some of the best players feeling that we did in the pre- Middle East, the game will be up. The defender joined the legs for which will be played on quarter-finals. Faria noted that the win- in the region play here, so yes, vious game. We are motivated difficult.” team’s camp late after a trans- August 26 and September 16. PSG start title defence with win, fans vent fury at Neymar

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PARIS Saint-Germain brushed off the ongoing Ney- mar transfer saga by kicking off their Ligue 1 title defence with a straightforward 3-0 vic- tory over Nimes on Sunday. The 27-year-old Neymar was left out of the squad the day after PSG sporting direc- tor Leonardo said talks about a possible sale of the Brazil- ian were “more advanced than before”. On Sunday, coach Thomas Tuchel told Canal+ he had “no news” on Neymar’s future and that he would have to “find so- lutions without” him. Paris Saint-Germain’s Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring a goal during the French Edinson Cavani’s contro- L1 football match against Nimes Olympique at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Sunday. (AFP) versial VAR penalty in the 24th minute set PSG on their team,” said Mbappe. Other banners slammed who joined from Sevilla. Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) supporters hold a banner reading “Neymar, buzz off!” prior to the French L1 foot- way at the Parc des Princes, af- PSG sit level with Lyon, his recent comment that The champions monopo- ball match between PSG and Nimes Olympique at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Sunday. (AFP) ter supporters had made their who beat Monaco 3-0 on Fri- his fondest memory in lised the ball from the off, with negative feelings towards the day, at the top of the fledgling football was inspiring Barce- Mbappe shooting straight at kick into the net, before Nimes pass from Mbappe with 20 Christophe Galtier’s hosts, absent Neymar clear. table, and will be hoping to oc- lona’s stunning 2017 Cham- visiting goalkeeper Paul Ber- coach Bernard Blaquart was minutes remaining, and PSG who finished 16 points behind A fine second-half display cupy that position for the rest pions League comeback nardoni after jinking through booked for his protestations. played out the most comfort- PSG last term, were indebted from Kylian Mbappe – with of the season. against PSG, while one called the massed Nimes defence. A pedestrian affair, with able of wins -- finishing with to Nigerian Osimhen, who a goal and an assist for Angel Former Barcelona for- Neymar “heartless”. Nimes happy to almost exclu- 74 percent of possession as scored a fabulous 80th-min- Di Maria – showed Tuchel the ward Neymar’s two years in Neymar has been linked VAR controversy sively keep all 11 men behind goalkeeper Alphonse Areola ute winner at the Stade Pierre- obvious solution to Neymar’s the French capital since PSG with a return to Barca or a They were awarded a penalty the ball, had to wait until the did not face a shot on target. Mauroy. impending exit, and gave the made him the world’s most move to their arch rivals Real by VAR midway through the 57th minute for a second goal Earlier on Sunday, new “When I have opportu- capital club a perfect start to expensive player have been Madrid. first half, as a corner struck Ni- when Mbappe slotted in to signing Victor Osimhen nities, I don’t want to miss their bid for a third straight plagued by injuries and con- Tuchel handed Ligue 1 mes defender Pablo Martinez open his league account for marked his Ligue 1 debut with them,” said the 20-year-old. French title and ninth in total. troversies. debuts to centre-back Abdou on the arm after Diallo ducked the campaign. two goals as last year’s run- “I’m not yet 100 percent but “We are not going to lie. Home fans unfurled a ban- Diallo, signed from Borussia under the ball while standing Di Maria came off the ners-up Lille kicked off their I’m training hard and I know We will see what happens with ner before kick-off translating Dortmund in the close-season, right in front of him. bench and drilled into the bot- new campaign with a 2-1 vic- that with time I’ll be in top Neymar – but it’s not the same to “Neymar. Get out”. and midfielder Pablo Sarabia, Cavani slammed the spot- tom corner after an excellent tory over Nantes. shape physically.” Sports Tuesday, August 13, 2019 13 VAR makes Premier League bow but fans not impressed

penalty retaken by Manches- dium and watch their team Former leading English The Video Assistant ter City’s Sergio Aguero be- play, so if they can hear why referee Keith Hackett con- cause of encroachment by de- the referee or the VAR of- curred about the need for Referee is supposed fenders in the 5-0 hammering ficial has come to a particu- more transparency in his col- to eradicate doubts of West Ham. There was also lar decision then that would umn for The Daily Telegraph. a disallowed goal for Wolver- benefit everyone. “My last plea, however, that the right hampton Wanderers Leander “If they know why the de- would be for an even greater Dendoncker due to the ball cision has been made and they emphasis on transparency,” decision has been striking team-mate Willy Boly can hear it then it would give wrote Hackett. on the arm before he scored. them a better understanding “The Premier League taken in games “We are going to have to of what’s going on.” should publish, as a mat- play with our hands chopped The lack of transparency ter of routine, a breakdown AFP off in future,” was the reac- was highlighted in Martin of all the VAR checks made LONDON tion from Wolves captain Samuel’s column for The Dai- during a match, detailing Conor Coady. ly Mail, in which he revealed what they were for and what THE use of VAR for the first Shearer, though, took is- that after the match neither the verdict was. time in the Premier League sue with leaving the paying West Ham nor Manchester “I would also be keen on bewildered fans and experts fans inside the stadia unaware City directors knew why Ague- the video footage being stud- alike at the weekend, prompt- of why the decision has either ro’s penalty had been retaken. ied in Stockley Park (where ing demands for change. been taken or over-ruled. “The reason for the re- the VAR referee is based) be- The Video Assistant Ref- TV viewers, in contrast, shoot was sent, by email, to ing played on the big screen eree system, previously used see the images being studied members of the press about inside the grounds, so fans in England in the FA and by the VAR referee -- based 10 minutes after the incident; can understand what is hap- League Cups, is supposed to in a studio in a suburb in the perhaps when the Premier pening in real time. eradicate any doubt that the west of London -- although League heard even City’s fans, “Innovations can be hard right decision has been taken they cannot hear the conver- The big screen informs the crowd that the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is checking Manchester City’s third goal whose team had benefited to gain acceptance – the more over goals, penalties and oth- sation between the officials. against West Ham which is ruled as a valid goal, during an English Premier League match on Saturday. (AFP) from the call, serenading the transparent and open the au- er key moments. “What would be a massive officials with a chorus of, thorities are about how they There were several con- improvement for me would hear what the referee is hear- Shearer wrote in his column “After all, the fans pay the ‘What the f*** is going on?’” are being used, and why, the tentious calls. They included a be if the fans could actually ing from the VAR officials,” for The Sun. money to be inside the sta- wrote Samuel. better for everyone.” Alisson is out for ‘next few weeks’, says Klopp The Brazilian limped off in the first half of Liverpool’s EPL opener at Anfield Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann (left) celebrates with teammate on Friday Luis Suarez during the second half of the La Liga-Serie A Cup match against Napoli at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, AFP Michigan, recently. (AFP) LONDON

LIVERPOOL goalkeeper Alis- Griezmann fuels son Becker has been ruled out for “the next few weeks” by boss Jurgen Klopp after suf- fering a calf injury in the 4-1 ultra-attacking win over Norwich. Alisson limped off in the first half of Liverpool’s Pre- Barca’s bid for mier League opener at Anfield on Friday. Klopp revealed on Monday third straight title that he does not expect the 26-year-old Brazil interna- tional to be available for sev- REUTERS eral weeks. BARCELONA Griezmann will guarantee “Not too cool. It’s a calf his side more goals but injury which takes him obvi- BARCELONA have coasted his creativity, intelligence ously out for a while,” Klopp to the last two domestic ti- and renowned work rate told Liverpool’s website. tles and the added presence could prove even more “I don’t want to make now Liverpool’s Alisson receives medical attention after sustaining an injury during the English Premier League opening match against Norwich City. of Antoine Griezmann in an an exact prognosis on when he The Brazilian will miss approximately one month due to a reported calf strain. (REUTERS) already formidable forward useful, especially in the will be back but it will not be line makes them favourites latter rounds of the Wednesday for sure, so now experienced Spaniard Adrian edly considering signing ing after the Norwich game, around the fact that he prob- to land a third successive La Champions League, which then we have to see. It takes a against Norwich. The former 35-year-old former Middles- insisted Adrian will prove a ably will be our keeper for the Liga crown this season. Barca have failed to win while, it takes a couple weeks West Ham keeper, who joined brough player Andy Lonergan quality deputy for Alisson. next few weeks and if so, then The Catalans will not since 2015. for sure, and we have to see. on a free transfer last week, is on a free transfer. “His experience is the we have to live with that, em- just be looking to extend “I saw already like ‘six likely to keep his place for Liv- Lonergan was part of Liv- main thing, he knows what he brace that and I’m sure he will their domestic hegemony, weeks’ and stuff like this, but erpool’s European Super Cup erpool’s pre-season tour as is doing. He’s played a load of learn from us. though, as they have spent a he always likes to get into Ali was not a lot injured in his date with Chelsea in Istanbul cover for their other keepers. games, so he knows what it is “We will be able to make combined 250 million euros the box because he scores a career so I would like to wait a on Wednesday. The European champions about,” Alexander-Arnold said. good connections with him on a renewed bid to win the lot of goals. He’s a different little bit to see how he develops Third-choice Liverpool return to domestic action at “Obviously when a keeper and I think a lot of the lads Champions League after last kind of player to what we’ve in that process now, but he is keeper Caoimhin Kelleher Southampton on Saturday. has to come off, it’s never too have made bonds with him al- season’s harrowing semi- had before.” not in for the next few weeks.” is not fully fit after a broken Liverpool defender Trent promising, so, yes, I think eve- ready because he’s such a good final exit to Liverpool. Barca could yet add even Alisson was replaced by wrist, so the club are report- Alexander-Arnold, speak- ryone needs to get their head lad off the pitch.” After finishing 11 points more glamour to their attack clear of Atletico Madrid by bringing back Neymar to win an eighth title in 11 from Paris St Germain, al- years, Barca acted ruthlessly though re-signing the Brazil- by shelling out 120 million ian would put further pres- ‘Question mark’ over Man Dutch hero Sneijder euros on Griezmann, who sure on the club’s finances was their nearest challeng- and force them to sell more ers’ leading scorer in each of players. announces retirement the last five seasons. They will be guaranteed Utd future remains: Pogba They did so even after an extra slice of class and AFP Griezmann had publicly re- balance in the middle of the THE HAGUE jected an offer to join them pitch, however, thanks to the REUTERS the previous year, so strong presence of Frenkie de Jong, MANCHESTER Maguire catches Mour- THE Netherlands’ most- was their urge to provide an- the 22-year-old midfield inho’s eye on debut capped player Wesley Sneijder other layer of flair and fire- anchor who they shrewdly MANCHESTER United mid- Harry Maguire brought in- announced on Monday his re- power to an attack already signed from Ajax Amster- fielder Paul Pogba has said stant stability to Manches- tirement from football, bring- containing Lionel Messi and dam for 75 million euros. there is still a “question mark” ter United’s much-maligned ing down the curtain on a tro- Luis Suarez. Left back Junior Firpo over his future following his defence on Sunday and their phy-laden career that spanned Griezmann will guaran- meanwhile will provide team’s resounding 4-0 victory 4-0 win over Chelsea showed 17 years. tee his side more goals but some much needed compe- over Chelsea in the first match he can build a strong partner- The 35-year-old, who played his creativity, intelligence tition for Jordi Alba, who of their Premier League cam- ship with fellow centre back 134 times for his country, made and renowned work rate stagnated towards the end of paign on Sunday. Victor Lindelof, Jose Mour- the announcement while speak- could prove even more use- the campaign, much like his The France international inho has said. ing to the YouTube channel of ful, especially in the latter team. said he wanted to leave the club Manchester United’s Paul Pogba Maguire became the world’s his hometown club FC Utrecht rounds of the Champions After wrapping up the during the close season and was most expensive defender when after having bought a corporate League, which Barca have title in April, Barca’s superb linked with a potential move to “I’m aware that things have United paid a reported 80 mil- box at their stadium. Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder failed to win since 2015. season was tarnished by Real Madrid or Juventus. been said. Only time will tell. lion pounds for his services and “My connection to the in action for Al Gharafa. The “We are very happy with their shock 4-0 defeat to Liv- Manager Ole Gunnar Solsk- There’s always that question the England international deliv- town is big. Now I’ve retired 35-year-old played 134 times what he has given us so far, erpool, which denied them jaer praised Pogba’s profession- mark. I’m at Manchester. I have ered a man-of-the-match per- from football I want a nice for his country. his movement offers us a lot a place in the Champions alism after he set up United’s fun with my team mates. I al- formance on his debut. place to share my memories,” and he works very hard in League final, and their 2-1 third and fourth goals against ways want to win matches and “He was solid like a rock,” he said. uated from Ajax’s academy in defence,” said Barca coach loss to Valencia in the final Chelsea, but the midfielder said I always give my best when I’m Mourinho said. Sneijder’s career includ- 2002. Ernesto Valverde of Griez- of the Copa del Rey. “only time will tell” if he would on the pitch.” “You can be very dangerous ed a World Cup runners-up His final club was Al mann after an emphatic 4-0 Barca are set to be with- stay in England. The Premier League trans- in attack but if you feel that a medal as well as Champions Gharafa in Qatar’s top-flight. friendly win over Napoli. out captain and all-time top “I always feel good when I fer window closed on Thurs- mistake is around the corner it League, La Liga and Serie A For his national side he “The fact he can play as scorer Messi due to a muscle play football. I do the things I day, a day before the start of the takes your confidence away and titles. was a losing finalist at the 2010 a centre forward or on the injury when they begin their like, plus it’s my job. I give my season, but top-flight clubs in you don’t play as well. When The playmaker had suc- World Cup to Spain before a wing is an advantage for us, title defence away to Athletic all every time I go out on the England are still allowed to sell you feel there is something that cessful spells with Real last four exit to Argentina four he can play from deep but Bilbao on Friday. pitch,” Pogba told French radio players until the European win- allows you to play you are much Madrid, Inter Milan and years later. He retired from in- station RMC. dow closes on Sept. 2. more confident.” Galatasaray after having grad- ternational football last year. 14 Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Sports Sheikh Abdullah’s French King wins 129th Longines Grosser Preis von Berlin TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

FRENCH King, bred and owned by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani, continued his incredible series of success winning the 129th Longines Grosser Preis von Berlin (Gr1) at Hoppegarten in Brandenburg, Germany, on Sunday. Trained by Henri-Alex Pantall, the bay colt began this year by winning the HH Amir Trophy at the QREC Al Rayy- an Park, Doha. He then lined up in the Carl Jaspers-Preis (Gr2) for another win, followed by the Grosser Hansa Preis (Gr2). He won this Sunday fol- lowing a textbook hold-up ride from jockey Olivier Pes- lier. He came with an authori- tative run 300m from the line Jockey Olivier Peslier guides the HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani bred-and-owned Fench King during the 129th Longines Grosser Preis von Berlin (Gr1) race at Hoppegarten in Brandenburg, Germany, on Sun- to dominate the race, with day. (Right) French King crosses the finish line to mark another win in his incredible series of success from the start of thisyear. Communique and Old Persian behind him. ally improved and changed. in style. He is easier to ride turn of foot to beat some top- dream of the Qatar Prix de also an opportunity, but I is to run in Qatar this winter, Henri-Alex Pantall com- He has won here against con- now, as he was a bit keen as a class horses. l’Arc de Triomphe, bit. The don’t want to do too much with and so I would prefer not to mented, “French King has re- firmed Group 1 horses, and 3-year-old. He showed a smart “After this win, we can Grosser Preis von Baden is him as his long-term objective over-race him.”

Albon takes World Cup Rugby Gasly’s place at Red Bull for rest of Experienced Te’o left out of F1 season DPA BERLIN England’s World Cup squad THAILAND’S Alexander Al- bon has been promoted from Toro Rosso to drive alongside ENGLAND SQUAD Max Verstappen at parent Coach Jones team Red Bull for the rest of BACKS (14) the Formula One season, both tight-lipped Back three: Joe Cokanasiga (Bath), Elliot Daly teams said on Monday. (Saracens), Jonny May (Leicester), Ruaridh on the centre’s McConnochie (Bath), Jack Nowell (Exeter), Anthony Watson (Bath) Centres: Piers Francis (Northampton), Jonathan absence Joseph (Bath), Henry Slade (Exeter), Manu Tuilagi (Leicester) AFP Fly-halves: Owen Farrell (Saracens, capt), George BRISTOL (UK) Ford (Leicester) Scrum-halves: Willi Heinz (Gloucester), Ben Youngs ENGLAND coach Eddie Jones (Leicester) FORWARDS (17) refused to reveal why he had Back row/second row: Tom Curry (Sale), Maro Itoje left Ben Te’o out of his 31-man (Saracens), George Kruis (Saracens), Courtney Lawes Toro Rosso’s Thai driver squad for the World Cup an- (Northampton), Joe Launchbury (Wasps), Lewis Alexander Albon. nounced Monday. Ludlam (Northampton), Sam Underhill (Bath), Billy Vunipola (Saracens), Mark Wilson (Newcastle/Sale) New Zealand-born Te’o Front rows: Dan Cole (Leicester), Luke Cowan-Dickie The debutant Albon takes lost out to Piers Francis among (Exeter), Ellis Genge (Leicester), Jamie George the place of Pierre Gasly for four England centres, despite (Saracens), Joe Marler (Harlequins), Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins), Jack Singleton (Saracens), Mako the remaining nine season being an ever-present choice Vunipola (Saracens). races, starting with the Belgian under Australian boss Jones Grand Prix on September 1, when available. and can secure a place for the The 32-year-old was re- Pool Fixtures 2020 season with good results. ported to have been involved Gasly failed to impress at in a scuffle with Mike Brown at Sep 22: v Tonga, Sapporo Red Bull by garnering just 63 the England squad’s training Sep 26: v USA, Kobe points from 12 races – com- camp in Italy a fortnight ago. Oct 05: v Argentina, Tokyo pared to the 181 from two-time And now the 18-times Oct 12: v France, Yokohama season winner Verstappen – capped midfielder, who has and heads back to Toro Rosso two Test appearances for the to play three warm-up fix- to race alongside Daniil Kvyat. British and Irish Lions to tures – a return clash against “Red Bull are in the unique his credit, failed to make the Wales in Cardiff on Saturday position of having four talent- World Cup squad. followed by matches against ed Formula One drivers under “I’m not going to go into Ireland and Italy. contract who can be rotated reasons why he (Te’o) was not Jones, who took over between the team and Toro selected,” Jones said. as England coach follow- Rosso,” Red Bull said. “We have had that con- ing their embarrassing-first versation with Ben, he under- round exit on home soil at stands it,” the former Austral- the 2015 World Cup, said ia and Japan coach added. A file photo of England’s head coach Eddie Jones (left) standing by England’s Ben Te’o ahead of the Six Nations international rugby union match that experience had played W Series won, “He’s not in our top 31 against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in March, 2017. England begin their 2019 World Cup pool campaign against Tonga in Sapporo, a part in announcing the players at the moment.” Japan, on September 22. (AFP) squad early. Chadwick ready But Jones did leave the “We have taken the deci- door ajar to a late call-up al- In contrast to Te’o un- were also selected. we thought we’d roll the dice lowing the hooker’s long-term sion to go early because of to climb ladder though he would not confirm capped former sevens spe- “Firstly I think it’s always and bring him into camp to see absence through concussion what we learnt from previous if Te’o – or indeed anyone else cialist Ruaridh McConnochie nice to bring new blood in, it what he could offer.” and then a knee injury. campaigns,” he said. towards F1 – was on a standby list. was included following the always freshens things up,” Owen Farrell – who did England have won the “We want the squad to know “Obviously a number of wing’s strong end to the sea- Jones said. not play on Sunday – has re- World Cup just once, when early and now we can get on and REUTERS very disappointed players,” he son for Bath. “Ruaridh we’ve been tained the captaincy, with the they beat an Australia side be the best prepared England BRANDS HATCH (ENGLAND) said. “We feel for them. Scrum-half Willi Heinz, watching quite closely through Saracens star one of two fly- coached by Jones in the 2003 side there has ever been, ready “The message we have for flanker Lewis Ludlam and the club season. I was im- halves along with George Ford final in Sydney. to win the World Cup.” JAMIE Chadwick wants to be them is that they have still got hooker Jack Singleton, who pressed by him. but, as expected, Danny Cipri- Jones has named his England begin their 2019 the first woman in more than to be ready because the circum- all made their debuts in “Lewis came from nowhere. ani was not included. squad nearly a month ahead World Cup pool campaign four decades to race the men stances of the World Cup dic- Sunday’s 33-19 World Cup We watched him in club rugby, Meanwhile former captain of World Rugby’s September against Tonga in Sapporo on in Formula One but she knows tates that you have injuries.” warm-up defeat of Wales, he’d done particularly well and Dylan Hartley was omitted fol- 8 deadline, with England still September 22. it will take much more than becoming the first champion of the all-female W Series for that dream to come true. SA captain Kolisi to return against Argentina The $500,000 prize that Wales fly-half Anscombe ruled out the 21-year-old Briton pock- eted for title success at Brands AFP replacement for Anscombe REUTERS the southern hemisphere title, Hatch on Sunday will help CARDIFF (UK) in the starting line-up, the JOHANNESBURG will be the last before Erasmus only so far. “I’m under no illu- 29-year-old has more than 70 names his 31-man squad for sions as to how tough it’s going WALES fly-half Gareth Ans- caps and came on to great ef- SOUTH Africa will have cap- the Rugby World Cup in Japan to get,” she said after clinching combe is to miss the Rugby fect in the Six Nations clash tain Siya Kolisi back for their starting next month. the crown with fourth place in World Cup with a serious knee with England last season. one-off Test against Argentina “This is a very important the season’s final race. injury, the Welsh Rugby Un- Anscombe is the second at Loftus Versfeld next Satur- week for us and I’m really ex- Financial backing will be ion announced on Monday. high-profile Wales casualty. day, but it is likely to be a slow cited about what we plan to the biggest hurdle, despite The 28-year-old New Zea- Back-row forward Taulupe reintroduction to the team, South Africa’s captain Siya Kolisi. do,” the coach said. having a factory contract with land-born playmaker suffered Faletau was ruled out earlier coach Rassie Erasmus said. “We’re determined to build Aston Martin in sportscars, the injury in Sunday’s 33-19 this month because of a collar- Kolisi missed the Spring- Erasmus said on Monday. on the momentum we’ve pro- just as it is for anyone set- loss at Twickenham. bone injury. There are 40 play- boks’ victorious Rugby Champi- Flanker Kolisi, the Boks’ duced over the past few week- ting out to climb through the “Gareth Anscombe is out ers remaining in head coach onship campaign with a knee in- first black test captain and ends and we’re really looking junior series. of Rugby World Cup conten- Wales’ Gareth Anscombe. Warren Gatland’s World Cup jury but played his first game in an influential figure on and forward to ticking a few more “If you look at all the driv- tion after sustaining an Ante- squad, which will be reduced four months in the Currie Cup off the pitch, injured his knee boxes before we leave for Japan. ers who’ve made it into F1, rior Cruciate Ligament injury Wales won last season’s Six to the final 31-strong party at for Western Province on Friday. playing Super Rugby in May “This is the last 80 minutes they’ve all come with signifi- in the match against England Nations Grand Slam. the beginning of September. “He is a guy we desperately and his place was taken by we will have before reaching cant backing. Whether that’s yesterday,” read the WRU “The Wales squad and man- Wales face England again want to be involved on Satur- Kwagga Smith during the Japan and then we have only personal or through sponsors statement on their website. agement would like to wish Ga- in Cardiff on Saturday, fol- day and we will involve him but Rugby Championship. one match there before play- or a team, none of them have Anscombe’s absence is reth the very best with his recov- lowed by a double-header it will be limited minutes. We The match against Argen- ing New Zealand (on Sept. 21) paid their way scraping the a blow to the team’s World ery,” said the WRU statement. against Ireland on August 31 won’t rush him – we need to tina, who the Boks beat 46-13 so this match is very impor- barrel,” she said. Cup hopes. He was pivotal as Dan Biggar is the likely and Dublin on September 7. carefully manage his return,” in Salta on Saturday to win tant to the campaign.” Sports Tuesday, August 13, 2019 15

SIMONE BILES EQUALS US ALL-AROUND WINS RECORD Unrivalled gymnast soars to sixth title

REUTERS “It was a lot better. It wasn’t as KANSAS CITY good as in some of the trainings,” Biles told reporters. AMERICAN Simone Biles reas- Four-times Olympic gold serted her position as the world’s medalist Biles, who will head to unrivalled number one gymnast the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as the with an amazing winning per- prohibitive favorite, finished with formance at the U.S. Gymnastics a total score of 118.500 to beat Championships in Kansas City on Sunisa Lee (113.550) and Grace Sunday. McCallum (111.850). Biles became the first woman “I feel like each (title) gets bet- in nearly 70 years to capture six ter and better,” she said. “Because US senior women’s all-around it’s like the fifth and, then, the gymnastics titles – matching sixth, so it just keeps getting more Clara Schroth Lomady, who won exciting.” her sixth in 1952. Biles was a star attraction Biles marked the occasion by at the 48th Artistic Gymnastic becoming the first woman to at- World Championships held in tempt and land a triple-twisting, Doha, Qatar, in 2018. double back maneuver during her The 21-year-old Biles had be- floor routine. Bile was, however, come the first woman in 30 years, not quite content even with that and first American ever, to win a unprecedented move. medal in every event in Doha.

Simone Biles competes on the balance beam during Women’s Senior competition of the 2019 US Gymnastics Championships at the Sprint Center in Kansas City on Sunday. (AFP)

Archer sounds a warning for Australian batsmen Cricket could be included He said the Australians what your strengths are and English pace ace would be fooling themselves stick to them.” in 2028 LA Olympics: MCC if they thought he would Archer, whose father Frank says he is offer rich pickings on his is British, became eligible to Test debut. play for England under the REUTERS not just an “I’ve played a lot more red- three-year residency rule ear- LONDON ball cricket and it’s my pre- lier this year. ODI bowler ferred format,” Archer said at Cricket could be included in the Olympics a press conference on M o n - Miracle worker in the future with the 2028 Games in AFP day. He said Lord’s brought back Los Angeles being the earliest it can be LONDON “If you don’t happy memories of England’s staged, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) have a good 10 victory over New Zealand said on Monday. ENGLAND pace bowler Jofra overs (in white- in a thrilling World The MCC, custodian of the sport’s Archer warned the Australian ball cricket) that’s it. Cup final in July dur- laws, had its World Cricket Committee batsmen on Monday that he You’ve got to wait to the next ing which Archer (WCC) discuss the inclusion of cricket in is not just a One-day cricketer game, but you’ve ample was entrusted with multi-sports events at Lord’s on Sunday and said he will try to “work chances in Test cricket. bowling the Su- and Monday. miracles” if he faces them at “I’m more ready per Over which Last played in 1900, the sport’s Lord’s in the Ashes this week. than I’ve ever been. clinched the tro- Olympic return has been on the agenda of The 24-year-old Barbados- “I bowled 50 phy. the International Cricket Council (ICC) but born seamer, who starred for overs in one game “The first one India’s powerful board (BCCI) was not keen his adopted country in their for Sussex (appearance) is al- on the idea, fearing it might lose its au- Doping Agency, with its compliance paving men’s team won the gold medal in Kuala World Cup triumph, missed the and am the ways special, and tonomy and be answerable to the country’s the way for their cricket teams to take Lumpur. first Test defeat at Edgbaston one usually (to be) at Lord’s Olympic committee. part in the Olympics and Commonwealth “The WCC is pleased to see that Wom- because of a side strain. bowling at where we had recent “There is still much to be done if Games. en’s T20 Cricket is likely to be included But, with James Anderson the end. success will be com- cricket is to be included in the Olympics, In June, women’s Twenty20 cricket at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth ruled out with a calf injury, “Test forting as well,” said with Los Angeles 2028 the earliest likely moved a step closer to featuring in the Games, having supported this in their last Archer is now in line to to play cricket is pretty Archer. opportunity, and the ICC continuing to work 2022 Commonwealth Games after being meeting in March,” it added. in the second Test which starts much the same as “It’s a good ground internally to align cricket to pursue the nominated by organisers for its potential “Cricket is also due to return to the at Lord’s on Wednesday. first-class. Know to come back to, and sport’s Olympic ambitions,” the WCC said inclusion in Birmingham. Asian Games at Hangzhou 2022, likely Archer proved his fitness hopefully keep our in a statement. Cricket has not featured in the Com- again to be in T20 format. Including cricket playing for Sussex in a 2nd XI winning ways here. However, the BCCI is finally set to monwealth Games since its maiden ap- at Hangzhou 2022 is the perfect opportu- match against Glucestershire England’s Jofra “I’ll try and come under the ambit of the National Anti- pearance in 1998 when the South African nity to showcase the sport to the market during which he took 6-27 Archer during nets work miracles but in the first innings and then on Monday. I can only give my scored 108. best.” Bhuvneshwar’s four-wicket haul Australia spearhead Cummins sparks India’s 59-run DLS win wants to play all five Ashes Tests AFP PORT OF SPAIN REUTERS opener, Australia are not short really done much in the last few LONDON on pace-bowling options but days and just built up nicely. I INDIAN seamer Bhuvnesh- Cummins is keen to retain the feel 100 percent.” war Kumar’s four for 31, fol- AUSTRALIA paceman Pat spearhead role. Cummins has received con- lowing captain Virat Kohli’s Cummins wants to play all five “Personally, I’ll be hoping to flicting advice about which end 42nd century, set up his team’s matches in the Ashes series and play every game, and if I’m fully is best to bowl from at Lord’s, 59-run (DLS) victory over the is looking forward to rejoining fit and bowling well I expect to, which famously has a slight West Indies in a rain-hit sec- the fray in his first Test at Lord’s but it’s good we’ve got plenty of slope, but said he had not no- ond One-Day International at on Wednesday. bowlers here,” Cummins told ticed much difference when he Queen’s Park Oval on Sunday. The 26-year-old took four reporters in London. played at the famous old ground Kohli’s 120 off 125 deliver- for 32 in England’s second in- “I came in pretty fresh in one-dayers. ies with 14 fours provided the nings at Edgbaston as Australia for (the first) test match and The top-ranked Test bowler base for India’s 279 for seven. romped to a 251-run victory in luckily we had a big break, so in the world at the moment, Set a revised target of 270 off the first Test - his maiden away I knew that was the carrot at Cummins will again be hoping 46 overs when rain interrupted outing in cricket’s oldest inter- the end of the game that we to fire down the opening ball in play during their chase, West Bhuvneshwar Kumar (right) and skipper Virat Kohli of India celebrate a West Indian wicket during the sec- national rivalry. were going to get 10 days off, England’s first innings. Indies were on course at 179 ond ODI match at Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on Sunday. (AFP) With Josh Hazlewood and so it was pretty easy to tear in “I felt like with each spell I for four in the 35th over but Mitchell Starc chomping at that last day. got a little bit better and better,” then crashed to 210 all out with SCOREBOARD at the World Cup, stroked his the bit after missing out on the “I feel really good, I haven’t he added. four overs to spare as seamer way to 42 but it was his dis- Kumar triggered the slide with INDIA: 279 FOR SEVEN O. Thomas lbw b Shami 0 missal off Kumar which trig- his superb spell. WEST INDIES (REVISED TARGET 270 IN 46 OVERS) Extras (b4, lb5, nb1, w11) 21 gered the decisive slide as four Kumar’s first wicket was C. Gayle lbw b Kumar 11 Total (all out, 42 overs) 210 wickets fell for just three runs E. Lewis c Kohli b Yadav 65 Fall of wickets: 1-45 (Gayle), 2-52 (Hope), 3-92 near the start of the innings S. Hope b Ahmed 5 (Hetmyer), 4-148 (Lewis), 5-179 (Pooran), 6-179 in the space of three overs. when he removed Chris Gayle, S. Hetmyer c Kohli b Yadav 18 (Chase), 7-180 (Brathwaite), 8-182 (Roach), 9-209 Fellow seamer Moham- the hard-hitting opener fall- N. Pooran c Kohli b Kumar 42 (Cottrell), 10-210 (Thomas) med Shami claimed the last R. Chase c and b Kumar 18 Bowling: B. Kumar 8-0-31-4 (1w), M. Shami 8-0-39-2 ing for just 11 although it was J. Holder not out 13 (2w), K. Ahmed 7-0-32-1 (2w), K. Yadav 10-0-59-2, K. two wickets to leave the West enough to take him past Brian C. Brathwaite c Shami b Jadeja 0 Jadhav 5-0-25-0 (1w), R. Jadeja 4-0-15-1 (1nb) Indies wondering what could Lara for the most runs in ODI K. Roach b Kumar 0 Result: India won by 59 runs on DLS method have been if their talented cricket by a West Indian, a S. Cottrell c Jadeja b Shami 17 Toss: India young batsmen had matched record which now stands at their extravagant strokeplay 10,409. Oval, on Wednesday. kept his team up with the re- with sensible shot-selection. It was also Gayle’s 300th Decisive slide quired rate in topscoring with “We had the game in our ODI, making him the first West With the early loss of Gayle 65. hands,” said a disappointed Indian to reach that landmark. and then Shai Hope, West In- However left-arm wrist- Holder. “One of the main Following a no-result from dies relied on Evin Lewis to spinner Kuldeep Yadav dis- things our batsmen need to Australia’s Steve Smith (centre), Pat Cummins the rain-ruined first ODI in keep them in the hunt for the missed the aggressive Shimron learn is that when they get in (left) and David Warner examine the pitch at Guyana three days earlier, In- challenging target. Hetmyer and then Lewis to tilt they need to carry through to Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Tuesday, dia will defend an unassailable Despite wrenching an an- the balance in favour of India. the end. We’ve definitely got to ahead of the second Ashes Test against England. 1-0 lead going into the final kle and needing treatment on Nicholas Pooran, the West take responsibility and owner- (REUTERS) match, also at Queen’s Park the field, the opening batsman Indies’ outstanding batsman ship as batters.” 16 Tuesday, August 13, 2019 The Last Word Hundreds throng Katara to enjoy Eid festivities On Monday, the Al Thuraya Planetarium screened the first in the series of three 3-D films about space titled ‘Space dawn age’

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK families and children. The celebrations started knowledge to make the ex- was performed before the space titled ‘Space dawn 5pm in Arabic and at 7pm in DOHA Hundreds of residents at its scheduled time at 5pm perience even more exciting visitors by the Police Train- age’ on Monday. The re- English. flocked to the Katara Es- and continued until 10pm as for them. ing Institute. The Qatari maining two titled ‘The per- The day’s programme EID Al-Adha festivities con- planade together with their children had a gala time with Besides, the Katara ad- National Anthem was also fect little planet’ and ‘The concluded with a spectacu- tinued at the Cultural Village loved ones to celebrate Eid the games, fun and the artis- ministration distributed played on the occasion. Astronaut’ will be screened lar fireworks show on Katara Foundation ‘Katara’ on the in a colourful, bustling at- tic activities to engage them. gifts and boxes of candies to Meanwhile, the Al on the third and fourth day beach. second day on Monday with mosphere and to enjoy its Katara has designed its the children as they usually Thuraya Planetarium of the Eid Al-Adha festivi- The four-day Eid Al-Ad- a wide variety of events to plenty of entertainment of- cultural activities for chil- do every year. screened the first in the se- ties respectively. ha festivities will conclude entertain visitors, especially ferings. dren by blending fun with A fantastic musical show ries of three 3-D films about The screening is held at on August 14.