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Ashoora holidays Manama Dive Bahrain to be opened tomorrow is Royal Highness a group of diving professionals preparation to organise trips to HPrince Khalifa bin Sal- The ministry from registered dive centres, the park and offer a safe and en- man Al Khalifa the Prime • who were able to ensure all joyable experience to the public. Minister issued a circular announced that the dive safety requirements are fully In its next phase, the dive park for Ashoora holidays. The park will be open to the met to guarantee a safe diving will include several structures in Kingdom’s ministries, di- public on Saturday. experience and environment addition to the aircraft, such as a rectorates and public in- necessary for the public. replica of a traditional Bahraini stitutions will be closed on Manama During the official opening pearl merchant’s house, which Monday September 9 and ceremony, the Minister of In- is being overseen and spon - Tuesday September 10. dustry, Commerce and Tourism, sored by Diyar Al Muharraq, he official opening of the Zayed Al Zayani, the Chief Ex- an artificial coral reef and other world’s largest under- ecutive of the Supreme Council sculptures that will be fabricat- Indirect talks begin Twater theme park, Dive for Environment, Dr Moham- ed and submerged to provide a Jeddah Bahrain, will take place tomor- med Mubarak Bin Daina along safe haven for coral reef growth row, following the completion of with a number of professional and a habitat for sustainable ma- the initial phase of the project, divers will carry out an inaugu- rine life. emen’s government of- comprising the submerging of a ral dive in the park to experience The eco-friendly park will Yficials have started talks 70-meter long Boeing 747, 20-22 the magnificent underwater air- A diver carrying out inspections as part of final preparations at the project site. also provide researchers with with the country’s southern meters below the water North craft structure. rich information and data on separatists of the Southern of Bahrain, to become the first The ministry announced that dive experience with any of the listed centres on the website marine ecology and biology, and Transitional Council (STC) in attraction of the 100,000 square the dive park will be open to the registered dive centres listed on are the only registered ones, and will enhance environmental Jeddah in a bid to end fight- metre theme park area. public on Saturday, 07 Septem- the website www.divebahrain. have all participated in an orien- awareness on the importance ing in Aden and other south- Prior to the official opening, ber 2019, welcoming those who com. tation dive and are familiarised of preserving marine life, it is ern provinces, a Yemeni offi- the dive park was inspected by wish to book their underwater The ministry added that the with key rules and regulations in learnt. cial said on Wednesday. The delegation, which land- ed in the Kingdom on Tuesday, is headed by Aidroos Al-Zu- 1,000 civilians baidi, the council’s leader. Quds Force backed Its arrival comes after • dead in Syria over Saudi Arabia called for talks both Assad and four months in the Kingdom to restore Hizbollah through calm to southern Yemen af- crude oil shipments. ter fighting between the STC Tightening and government troops last Trump said month. Iran wants• to negotiate and reach an agreement Google to pay but Washington will $170m fine not lift sanctions Ms Bachelet Los Angeles against Tehran. the noose Beirut oogle’s YouTube agreed London US aims to drive Iranian oil exports to zero he UN human rights Gon Wednesday to pay a Tchief says her office $170 million fine and limit he United States yester- Department said in a statement. has tallied more than 1,000 ads on kids’ videos to settle day sanctioned an “oil for Also hit were subsidiaries of an civilian deaths in Syria over claims that the company vio- Tterror” network of firms, Indian company with an interest the last four months, the lated children’s privacy laws. ships and individuals allegedly in the Adrian Darya, the Iranian majority of them due to air- The world’s largest vid- directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolu- tanker suspected of carrying oil strikes and ground attacks eo-sharing site agreed to tionary Guard Corps that supplied for Syria that has been cruising the by President Bashar Assad’s pay the fine, which is a re- Syria with oil worth hundreds of Mediterranean since its release forces and their allies. cord for a children’s priva- millions of dollars in breach of US from detention by British author- Michelle Bachelet, the cy case, to the US Federal sanctions. ities off Gibraltar in July, it said. UN High Commissioner for Trade Commission (FTC) The US action intensified a The Treasury Department’s Of- Human Rights, says 1,089 and New York State for “maximum pressure” campaign The US sanctioned a sprawling network of firms, ships and individuals allegedly fice of Foreign Assets Control ac- civilians were killed in the failing to obtain parental aimed at driving to zero Iran’s oil directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. tion froze any assets in the United war-battered country be- consent in collecting data exports, the country’s main source States of the designated entities tween April 29 and August on kids under the age of 13, of income, and almost certainly ing its compliance with the 2015 and generally prohibited US cit- 29, including 304 children. the FTC said. will increase tensions that erupted agreement in a bid to pressure Eu- izens or companies from doing She said nearly all — 1,031 See Page 12 when President Donald Trump ropean countries to compensate it business with them. — were reportedly attribut- withdrew last year from an inter- for the severe damage done to its The department said that the able to government forces national accord designed to stop economy by multiple rounds of US Quds Force, the IRGC’s elite foreign and their allies in Idlib and Tehran from producing nuclear sanctions. Tehran was expected to 16 paramilitary and espionage arm, Hama provinces. Another weapons. announce further breaches some- Iranian entities come and Hizbollah, the Iranian-backed 58 were caused by “non- under the US sanctions Trump said Iran wants to nego- time this month. along with 10 people Lebanese militia movement, profit- state actors.” DON’T MISS IT tiate and reach an agreement but The 10 individuals blacklisted and 11 vessels. ed financially by supplying Iranian Bachelet was speaking Washington will not lift sanctions on Wednesday included Rostam oil and petroleum products, mostly to reporters in Geneva on against Tehran. Qasemi, a former Iranian oil min- to Syria, that this spring alone were Wednesday to go over her Iran has been gradually reduc- ister, and his son, the US Treasury worth more than $750 million. first year in office. Security beefed 03 up for Ashoora processions RARE GUEST Asian trucker 04 held over fatal accident Black bear found resting in lodge washroom Helena life and Parks for keeping our guests According to the lodge, the bear was Hong Kong safe, while recognising what a once-in- removed from Gallatin Canyon by wild- 05 withdraws yearling black bear found its way a-lifetime experience it was,” Buck’s T-4 life officials, to be relocated to another extradition bill through a window and into the Lodge posted on Facebook. area of Montana and later released. Aladies room at a hotel in Big Sky, In the video - which has so far been David O’Connor, co-owner and gen- 210 fils (includes VAT) Montana. shared more than a thousand times on eral manager of Buck’s T-4 Lodge, told The bear was discovered sprawling Facebook - wildlife officials can be seen CNN: “We heard a bit of a racket in on the bathroom countertop, apparently preparing a tranquiliser and later carry- the lobby... Sure enough, the bear had unfazed by its surroundings. ing the sleeping bear out of the property, found a window with enough of an “Huge shoutout to Gallatin County as guests rush to capture the moment on The young bear didn’t seem fazed by its opening to get into the ladies’ room by Sheriff’s Office and Montana Fish, Wild- their phones. surroundings. the lobby.” THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 02

The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, yesterday received the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Roderick Drummond, at Riffa Palace. The Deputy King welcomed Drummond to Bahrain, highlighting the long-standing strategic ties between Bahrain and the UK, and the importance of further advancing bilateral collaboration across all sectors to benefit both countries and their people. The Deputy King and HE Drummond reviewed a number of regional and international issues of common interest, including the key role played by the UK and other allies in upholding regional safety and stability. The Deputy King then extended his congratulations to HE Drummond for his appointment, and wished him success in his new diplomatic role.

The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, held his weekly majlis yesterday. Senior government officials, dignitaries and prominent members of the expatriate community attended the majlis. His Royal Highness welcomed the broad range of visitors at the weekly majlis, which demonstrates Bahrain’s commitment to rooted traditions and values, that are underpinned by His Majesty’s aspirations to maintain a strong bond amongst Bahrain’s society. The majlis visitors extended their appreciation and gratitude to His Royal Highness for hosting the majlis, and emphasised the important role His Royal Highness plays in advancing sustainable development to guarantee prosperity and opportunity for the people of Bahrain.

Bahrain Award for Entrepreneurship fourth edition launched by Tamkeen

Award aims at motivating and inspiring local business owners to further contribute towards Bahrain’s economic prosperity

omy and community. Tamkeen highlighted Applications and nominations • can be made through the website that they will be The Award’s purpose at www.bahrainae.com wherein accepting applications is to support an eligibility criterion is set and and nominations from the Kingdom’s additional information regarding enterprises from today each category is available. Appli- comprehensive cants are required to address a until October 5. development, in line set of questions and provide in- with the Bahrain formation related to the relevant Manama Economic Vision 2030. category. DR JANAHI The prestigious Award was nder the patronage of His launched in 2015, under the pa- Royal Highness Prince with the Bahrain Economic Vi- tronage of His Royal Highness USalman bin Hamad Al sion 2030. And as part of Tam- the Crown Prince. It is a pioneer- Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy keen’s longstanding mission, the ing national program aimed at Supreme Commander and First Award continues to bolster the motivating and inspiring local Deputy Prime Minister, the La- private sector’s efforts in further business owners to contribute bour Fund “Tamkeen” has an- strengthening the Kingdom’s to Bahrain’s economic prosper- nounced the launch of the Bah- economy, through supporting ity. The Award provides a lead- rain Award for Entrepreneurship and honouring local entrepre- ing local platform structured to in its fourth edition for the year neurs.” enhance business innovations 2019-2020. Tamkeen highlighted that they and promote the culture of en- In line with the Bahrain Eco- will be accepting applications and trepreneurship in the Bahraini nomic Vision 2030, the launch nominations from enterprises community. of the fourth edition supports commencing on Thursday, 05 The Award holds an impor- the Kingdom’s efforts in further September 2019 until Saturday, tance in developing the perfor- strengthening the private sector 05 October 2019. mance of Bahrain-based organi- to become the main driver of eco- Businesses and entrepreneurs sations and in further strengthen- nomic growth. can register and nominate in the ing the Kingdom’s entrepreneuri- Speaking on the occasion, the following seven categories: Mi- al competitiveness regionally and Chief Executive of Tamkeen, Dr croenterprise of the Year, Start- internationally. Ebrahim Mohammed Janahi, up of the Year, SME of the Year, The fourth edition is anticipat- said: “The Bahrain Award for Enterprise of the Year with In- ed to attract a greater number of Entrepreneurship commences ternational Footprint, Sustaina- participants in the wake of the for its fourth consecutive year as ble Business Award, and Female continuous growth of the entre- a result of the continued Royal Entrepreneur of the Year. preneurship sector in Bahrain, directives aimed at further en- The seventh award category is along with the growing desire of hancing the Kingdom’s economic the Lifetime Achievement Award, local entrepreneurs to compete development, through support- which honours the longstanding for the Award. ing diversification efforts driven achievements of an accomplished For further information re- by innovation and knowledge. Bahraini entrepreneur who has garding the Bahrain Award for “The Award’s purpose is to had a positive influence and Entrepreneurship, visit www. support the Kingdom’s com- made significant contributions to bahrainae.com or social media prehensive development, in line developing Bahrain’s local econ- channels @bahrainae. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 03

Workshop on VAT held Manama

he National Bureau for TRevenue (NBR) held an Security beefed up for interactive VAT workshop yesterday recapping general and sector-specific VAT con- cepts, including invoicing and filing. Following a ques- tion-and-answer session, 107 attendees represent- ing 59 entities were given Ashoora processions the opportunity to visit the unique interactive de- mo-centre that provides Interior Ministry directs security personnel to meet the requirements of mattams innovative learning expe- riences to ensure effective implementation of VAT. The workshop was a continuation of the series of workshops organised by the NBR to provide an inclusive platform for all stakeholders from the pub- lic and private sector in or- der to increase businesses’ awareness of VAT return filing procedures ahead of deadlines. The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) earlier high- lighted that the VAT regis- tration process is open for entities generating or ex- General Shaikh Rashid chairs the meeting. pected to generate between BD 18,750 and BD 500,000 in of the Hussainiya Processions for the occasion, such as hold- eral Shaikh Rashid to ensure annual revenues. He asserted the role Authority and some heads of ing slogans or images of reli - success of Ashoora season. Concerned entities that • Community Centres (mattams). gious or political personalities He praised the fruitful meet- wish to register early for of the authorities and Held at the Public Security There is a need to or foreign groups. ing held between the Interior VAT with the NBR will have heads of mattams in the Officers Club, the meeting was protect our national He said that such violation Minister and members of the the option of choosing the protection of the privacy part of the season’s co-opera- identity and avoid is prohibited and won’t be al- General Authority of Hussaini- date to start implementing of the places of worship. tion and co-ordination to se - anything that could lowed to take place. ya Processions and presidents VAT until the end of the cure Ashoora season. harm the civic peace He asserted the role of the au- of community centres, affirm- grace period, it said in a The minister conveyed to the and social fabric. thorities and heads of mattams ing that the meeting was an statement issued. • He said that attendees the greetings of His in the protection of the privacy opportunity to co-ordinate with The NBR stressed that the organising of Majesty King Hamad bin Isa GENERAL SHAIKH RASHID of the places of worship and to the officials in charge of reviv- collaboration and raising religious events and Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness perform violation-free rituals, ing Ashoora season. awareness on technical and occasions within Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al and Reinforce the Values of in order to keep the religious He described that as an in - procedural aspects of VAT Khalifa, the Prime Minister Nationalism, and its various occasions within their spiritual herited approach characteris- are of utmost importance secure environments and His Royal Highness Prince initiatives had strengthened nature. ing Bahrain since the antiquity to ensuring the success of will contribute to Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, loyalty values and methods to He directed the security au- within the framework of reli- the VAT application process. strengthening the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme preserve the genuine traditions thorities to meet the require- gious freedom, law and public The NBR noted the posi- civilised image Commander and First Deputy of loyal Bahrainis. ments of mattams and proces- order. tive co-operation provided Prime Minister. “There is a need to protect sions and to take all required The Jaffari Endowments by businesses regarding the of Bahrain. He asserted the freedom of our national identity and avoid steps to protect their security President commended the tre- proper application of VAT, worship was protected for all, anything that could harm the and facilitate the traffic. mendous efforts of the Interior adding that more than 4,500 Manama in accordance with the tradi- civic peace and social fabric,” The attendees expressed Ministry to ensure success of entities have registered for tional values of the country and he added. thanks and appreciation to In- Ashoora season, cater to the VAT since its launch within he Interior Ministry the law. Also, out of the princi- The minister said that co-op- terior Minister for his co-op- needs of the community cen- the Kingdom on 1 January has stepped up security ples of the reform project of HM eration, co-ordination and part- eration and dedication to pro- tres and take all the necessary 2019. Tmeasures for the peace- the King. nership between concerned viding all facilities for the suc- procedures to maintain security For further information, ful conducting of Ashoora He said that the organising of bodies of Ashoora season would cess of the season, asserting and facilitate traffic movement. contact the Call Centre on processions on Monday and religious events and occasions help in marking the occasion in the necessity to confront any He stressed keenness of the 80008001 or email vat@ Tuesday. within secure environments the required manner. attempt to exploit the holiness Jafari Endowments Directo- nbr.gov.bh, in addition to This came as Interior Min- and without legal violations The organisers of the reli - of the occasion, support aver- rate and the Directorate of the leveraging the information ister, General Shaikh Rashid contribute to strengthening the gious rituals should control age religious speech and fight Community Centres on success available on NBR’s website bin Abdullah Al Khalifa re- civilised image of Bahrain. situations by not allowing the sectarianism to promote love of Ashoora season thanks to the (www.nbr.gov.bh), Twitter, ceived Chairman of the Jaffary He highlighted that the Na- exploitation of mattams and and respect between Bahrainis. efforts and co-operation of of- Instagram and YouTube Endowments Council, Yousif tional Plan to Promote the Spir- Hussainiya processions for Mr Al Saleh lauded the direc- ficial parties, including mainly channel (@bahrainNBR). bin Saleh Al Saleh, members it of Belonging to the Nation goals far from the main reason tives of Interior Minister Gen- the Interior Ministry.

Focus on ways to boost job opportunities for Gulf nationals Muscat SIU received 24 complaints in lans to boost employment opportunities for Gulf the second trimester of 2019 Cooperation Council P TDT | Manama (GCC) citizens and support for the unit organised last July in policies and plans to hire more co-operation with the United GCC nationals across the six pecial Investigation Unit Nations Development Pro - member states have topped the (SIU) member Mohammed gramme a specialised workshop agenda of the GCC labour and Yousif Al Zubari revealed 30 on methods of criminal investi- S defendants have been social development ministers’ that the unit received 24 com- gation and evidence collection, meeting in Muscat. plaints during the second tri- interrogated by the presented by a group of experts The ministers also reviewed mester of this year, stating that unit after receiving in this field. the transformation of guid - they ranged between torture and complaints over torture “It was held at the Judicial Mr Humaidan at the meeting. and physical abuse. ing mechanisms and laws into physical abuse. and Legal Studies Institution for national regulations and laws was keen on enhancing joint “We have heard the statements three days with the participation to enhance joint work in the action within the GCC and bol- of 29 plaintiffs and 23 witnesses, of the members of the unit and a technical and specialised fields stering co-operation and the while we have questioned 30 de- to establish it, a public securi- number of employees of the Gen- were discussed by their minis- Bahrain was keen on exchange of successful experi- fendants and suspects from the ty member was referred to the eral Secretariat of Grievances. ters in the Omani capital. enhancing joint action ences and expertise. security forces. We have referred military court at the Ministry of “The workshop was held with They also reviewed finalis- within the GCC and Mr Humaidan, who led the 12 plaintiffs to the forensic doctor Interior to punish him for the the aim of exchanging ideas and ing the plans of qualification, bolstering co-operation Bahraini delegation to the meet- and two others to the psychi- offences he committed. visions, developing performance, standard and professional tests and the exchange of ing, said the GCC countries were atrist in the unit,” he said in a According to the statement, gaining experience and enhanc- in order to reduce the recruit- successful experiences keen on achieving sustainable statement. another public security member ing the investigation procedures ment of unskilled labor and and expertise. developments through concerted He also revealed that the unit was punished after he was tried of the participating parties to provide adequate conditions efforts that would empower them has completed its investigations in a case referred by the unit. reach the best levels in accord- for the employment of Gulf na- MR HUMAIDAN to face regional and international in one of the cases, and based “As part of the unit’s belief in ance with the relevant interna- tionals in the private sector. Development Minister Jameel economic and development chal- on the authority bestowed on training and its importance for tional standards,” Mr Al Zubari Bahrain’s Labour and Social Humaidan said that Bahrain lenges with confidence. the unit as per the decree issued the development of any work, explained. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 04

Dead whale pulled to Asian trucker held shore by coast guards over fatal accident Bahraini national Saif Salman was killed in the accident

rear side of the trailer. He was The carcass was pulled to the shore by a team of Coast Guard and SCE This is the second stuck inside his vehicle and sus- personnel. fatal• accident case to be tained severe injuries that led to his death on the accident site. His TDT | Manama seawater. reported in one week. vehicle was also severely dam- As Tribune reported yes- aged,” Mr Al Asfoor said. terday, seafarers have been Mr Al Asfoor added He clarified that the Prosecu- dead whale that float- warned by the Coast Guard that• the Prosecution has tion has interrogated the suspect ed in the waters off the Command to avoid sailing in and accused him of accidentally northwest coast of the the area, where the whale’s ordered to detain the A causing the death of a person, Kingdom was yesterday pulled carcass was spotted, consider- suspect for seven days damaging private properties, to the shore. ing their safety. pending investigation. careless driving and changing A team formed by the Coast Increasing numbers of car- lanes without ensuring that the Guard and the Supreme Coun- casses of many sea creatures road is clear of vehicles, and risk- cil for Environment ( SCE including whales, dolphins, TDT | Manama ) ing motorists’ safety. removed the carcass of the turtles and more, have washed The fatal accident occurred on Prince Khalifa bin Salman Causeway. Mr Al Asfoor added that the 16-meter whale, which was ashore on the Kingdom’s n Asian trucker was yes- Prosecution has ordered to de- found six kilometres off the beaches of late. terday detained over a fa- cles on a daily basis, considering about the accident, which led to tain the suspect for seven days coast of Salman City in the Environmentalists and na- Atal accident that claimed a the surrounding industrial areas the death of a Bahraini national pending investigation, and to re- Northern Governorate. ture-lovers have warned of the Bahraini national. such as the Dry Dock and Khalifa on the road leading to Khalifa Bin fer him to the concerned court. Acting Director of Biodi- repetition of such incidents, The arrest comes a day after the Bin Salman Port. Salman Port. Tribune learnt that the vic- versity in SCE, Noof Al Wasmi blaming it on harmful fishing driver allegedly caused an acci- The Public Prosecution yes- “The details of the case indi- tim was identified as Saif Salman stated that the carcass is of a methods and wrong behav- dent on Prince Khalifa bin Salman terday confirmed the arrest of cate that the suspect, an Asian and that his body was buried in Baleen whale, aka whalebone iours of some fishermen that Causeway near Khalifa Bin Salman the driver and said that he was national, was driving a trailer Hunainiyah Graveyard in East whales, which are the largest destroys the marine environ- Port in Muharraq Governorate. ordered to remain behind bars on the right lane of the road. He Riffa yesterday. species in the Arabian Gulf ment. As a result of the accident, a for seven days while investiga- intended to take a U-turn near a This is the second fatal case to area. As the carcass was pulled Bahraini driver was announced tions continue. junction without paying atten- be reported in one week after an She explained that these to the shore, several footage dead on the spot, after he rammed In the statement, Traffic Chief tion to the oncoming traffic.” Asian drunk bus driver caused whales grow up to 30 metres surfaced online showing many into the 18-wheeler on the busy Prosecutor Abdulhadi Al As- “When the suspect turned, the the death of a Bahraini motorist in length and that they have no clicking pictures while riding highway, which witnesses high foor was quoted as saying: “The victim, who was driving on the on Shaikh Isa Bin Salman High- teeth, as they are filter-feeders on the floating carcass of the traffic movement of heavy vehi- Public Prosecution was notified left lane, rammed into the left way last week. that filter the food from the huge sea creature. Fifty-second ASEAN anniversary observed TDT | Manama as Charge d’Affaires of Brunei Darussalam accredited to the he Embassy of the Repub- Kingdom of Bahrain, along with lic of Indonesia in Mana- the diplomatic staff of the re- Tma organised a raising flag spective Embassies, attended the ceremony to commemorate the ceremony. Association of Southeast Asian Dr Shaikha Rana bint Isa Al Nations (ASEAN) Day and cele- Khalifa of Bahrain, Undersecre- bration of the 52nd Anniversary tary of the Ministry of Foreign Af- of the establishment of ASEAN. fairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain; ASEAN is a regional intergov- Shaikh Daij bin Isa Al Khalifa, ernmental organisation which Chairman and members of ASE- was established by Indonesia, AN Bahrain Council as well as Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore the representatives and leader and Thailand on 8 August 1967 of each ASEAN member’s com- with the signing of ASEAN Dec- munity resident in Bahrain, has laration. participated in this event. Brunei Darussalam then joined The ceremony was concluded on 7 January 1984, Viet Nam on by cutting tumpeng rice (nasi 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and My- Many envoys, dignitaries and government officials attended the event. tumpeng) followed by hospi- anmar on 23 July 1997, and Cam- tality reception for all partici- bodia on 30 April 1999, making the capital city of Indonesia and cal-security, economic as well including Bahrain are very im- ple of both regions. pants. Marking the occasion, all up what is today the ten Mem- ASEAN. as socio-cultural integration. portant in order for preserving The Ambassadors of Indone- the embassies also provided and ber States of ASEAN. The ASEAN ASEAN promotes intergovern- Enhancing cooperative relations peace and prosperity and provide sia, Malaysia, Kingdom of Thai- promoted their countries’ tradi- Secretariat is located at Jakarta, mental cooperation in politi- between ASEAN and the GCC a high-standard of living for peo- land and the Philippines, as well tional food and snacks. Bahrain’s labour, anti-trafficking in persons laws praised Manama Combat Trafficking in Persons, that contribute to revitalising Ausamah Al Absi, received yes- the national economy. he British Ambassador to terday the newly-appointed UK In this regard, he highlight- Bahrain, Roddy Drum- Ambassador to Bahrain. ed the executive steps taken to Tmond, has praised the Mr Al Absi wished the new reform the local labour market systems and laws adopted by ambassador every success in over the past years. the Kingdom, represented by carrying out his duties so as to The meeting also discussed the Labour Market Regulatory enhance the two Kingdoms’ re- the efforts being exerted by the Authority (LMRA) and the Na- lations and cooperation in vari- Kingdom in combating traffick- tional Committee to Combat ous fields, including labour laws ing in persons, as well as its plans Trafficking in Persons, to ensure and anti-trafficking in persons. to maintain its leadership in this the rights of work parties, and He briefed the envoy about the field. protect the rights of expatriate idea behind LMRA’s establish- It also focused on the role that workers, stressing that the legal ment and the role it is playing, could be played by Bahrain to guarantees provided to them are noting that it is one the econom- transfer its expertise and ex- consistent with international Mr Al Absi receives Mr Drummond. ic reform projects as it regulates perience to other countries of conventions and treaties. the relationship between the the region, being a pioneering He stressed that the King - flected positively on its standing force protection. Executive Officer and Chairman production parties and deliv- role model for combating such dom’s laws and efforts have re- in the field of expatriate work- This came as LMRA’s Chief of the National Committee to ers high-quality official services a crime. 05 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 world

New fuel to get sea freight Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill environmentally shipshape Millions of people have• taken to Hong The government will Kong’s streets since June formally withdraw the bill in order to Hong Kong’s fully allay public stock• market climbed concerns nearly four percent CARRIE LAM AFP | Hong Kong CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF HONG KONG As ships seek comply with the new fuel regulations the oil n extradition bill that industry will need to make a triggered three months major shift Aof unprecedented Paris pro-democracy rallies in Hong Kong will be withdrawn, the city’s leader announced yester- ens of thousands of day, bowing to one of the pro- Tcargo ships will have testers’ five key demands. to start using less polluting Millions of people have taken fuels in January, a boon for to Hong Kong’s streets since ua Wong, a prominent activist testers, and an amnesty for those the environment that could June in the biggest challenge who was arrested late last week arrested. Then an audio recording however lead to higher bills to China’s rule of semi-autono- as part of a police swoop of lead- Another demand was for emerged this week of her telling for consumers. mous Hong Kong since its hand- We urge the world ing pro-democracy figures. Hong Kongers to be able to di- business leaders she revealed The International Mari- over from the British in 1997. too to (be) alert “We urge the world too to (be) rectly elect their leaders -- a ma- the influence of Beijing, which time Organization decided After refusing for months to this tactic and not alert this tactic and not to be de- jor red line for Beijing. viewed the protests as a national in 2016 that the sulphur lev- withdraw the bill, which aimed ceived by HK and Beijing Govt. security and sovereignty issue. els in fuels for ships would to be deceived by Protester anger to allow extraditions of crimi- HK and Beijing They have conceded nothing in In the audio recording, Lam have to fall to 0.5 percent nal suspects to mainland China, fact, and a full-scale clampdown Online message forums used said she wanted to quit and take in 2020, compared to 3.5 Carrie Lam finally conceded as Govt. They have is on the way.” by the largely leaderless de - responsibility for triggering the percent currently. she called for calm. conceded nothing The protests began as opposi- mocracy movement were on unrest with the extradition The idea is to reduce the “The government will formal- in fact, and a full- tion to efforts by Lam’s govern- Wednesday filled with angry plans, but that she was ham - emission of highly toxic ly withdraw the bill in order scale clampdown is ment to introduce the extradi- comments saying bill’s with- strung by Beijing. sulphur dioxide -- a health to fully allay public concerns,” on the way. tion legislation, which was seen drawal would not end the pro- “For a chief executive to hazard also responsible for Lam said in a video statement as another erosion of the liber- tests. have caused this huge havoc to causing acid rain -- by the released via her office. ties enjoyed in Hong Kong com- “More than 1,000 people have Hong Kong is unforgivable,” an nearly 80,000 cargo ships JOSHUA WONG, A PROMINENT Initial reports in the local me- ACTIVIST pared with in mainland China. been arrested, countless in - emotional Lam said in the audio which ply the seas deliver- dia flagging Lam’s announce- After millions of people took jured,” one widely shared mes- recording, which was obtained ing raw materials and mer- ment raised hopes that giving in to the streets, Lam suspended sage on the Telegram messaging by the Reuters news agency. chandise. to the extradition demand could efforts to have the legislation app read. “If I have a choice,” she said, The shipping industry is help end the crisis. passed but infuriated protesters “Five major demands, not one speaking in English, “the first critical to the global econo- Hong Kong’s stock market by repeatedly refusing to for- less. Liberate HK, revolution thing is to quit, having made a my but the pollution it gen- climbed nearly four percent in mally withdraw it. now,” it added. deep apology.” erates is estimated to cause afternoon trade after the reports The movement also evolved For much of the past three But after the audio recording 400,000 premature deaths emerged. determination to press on with into a much broader campaign months Lam has struck a defiant was released, Lam held a press and 14 million cases of asth- But those hopes were quickly their broader democracy cam- to include demands for an in- tone, appearing either unwilling conference on Tuesday to insist ma among children per year, tempered, with pro-democra- paign. dependent inquiry into alleged or unable to make any conces- she had never contemplated re- according to a 2018 article cy activists voicing anger and “Too little, too late,” said Josh- police brutality against the pro- sions. signing. in the magazine Nature. Putin, Modi vow to boost military, trade ties

eration in the talks,” he said, Arms deals The leaders met on though details of major trade India is a key client for Rus- • deals were not immediately sia’s arms industry and trade the first day of Russia’s announced. between the two countries economic forum in Japanese Prime Minister amounted to approximately $11 the Pacific coast city Shinzo Abe was also to visit billion in 2018. of Vladivostok Vladivostok, along with Mon- Russia and India in 2015 golian President Khaltmaa Bat- signed a $1 billion agreement tulga and Malaysian Prime Min- to jointly make Kamov Ka-226 AFP | Vladivostok, Russia ister Mahathir Mohamad. military helicopters, part of the But Putin was spending most “Make in India” initiative to ndian Prime Minister Naren- of his time on Wednesday with encourage foreign companies Idra Modi praised his “close Modi, who in an interview ahead to manufacture their products friend” Russian President of the meeting spoke of the “spe- there. But the deal has been Vladimir Putin yesterday as the cial chemistry” he shared with pushed back repeatedly. pair said they would work to the Russian leader. A major global arms importer boost military, trade and energy “With each meeting with looking to modernise its armed ties. President Putin, we get closer forces, India is keen to produce The leaders met on the first and our relationship grows,” he more on its own soil, and in day of Russia’s economic forum told the newspaper Rossiyskaya March launched a joint venture in the Pacific coast city of Vlad- Gazeta. with Russia to manufacture AK- ivostok, an annual event since Modi pointed out that mu - 203 assault rifles. 2015 as Moscow looks to bolster tual ties also extend to nature, Rostec, the umbrella corpo- relations with Asia amid ten- India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) says he enjoys a “special” relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin as every year “Siberian cranes ration that controls Kamov, is sions with the West. migrate to my home state Guja- “hopeful” that the summit can “I’m very grateful to my close manufacture civilian aircraft. rat”. The Indian leader said he kickstart the helicopter project, friend Vladimir Putin for this It also called for a reorganisa- wanted to discuss tiger conser- its director for international co- opportunity,” Modi said at a tion of the UN Security Council vation with Putin, a lover of big operation, Viktor Kladov, said press conference following talks I’m very grateful to my close friend Vladimir to reflect the “global realities” of cats. last week. and a tour of a naval shipyard. Putin for this opportunity. We have reached a a multipolar world. After shaking hands warmly India last year purchased the “We have reached a new stage new stage in collaboration For his part, Putin hailed his on Modi’s arrival, the two men Russian S-400 advanced air de- in collaboration,” he said, adding NARENDRA MODI, INDIAN PRIME MINISTER “great friend, Mr Modi” and said boarded a Russian navy patrol fence systems for over $5 billion, that the pair discussed “unprec- India was “our strategic part- ship and headed to the Zvezda with deliveries to be made by edented” mutual investment in ner.” shipyard about 40 kilometres 2023, defying US warnings of oil and gas industries. cooperation in military and possibility of creating joint ven- “Special attention was paid (25 miles) across a bay from sanctions on countries buying A joint statement called for technological spheres, with the tures in India to develop and to trade and economic coop - Vladivostok. Russian arms. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 06

India names leaders of Report crowns Vienna ‘most two groups as terrorists trolled Kashmir that killed 40 ISSUE NO.343 DT SUPPLEMENT WWW.WEEKENDERBAHRAIN.COM SEP 5-11, 2019 The Home Ministry Indian soldiers and took the • two neighbors close to war. liveable city’ for second year named Masood Azhar, The United Nations in May chief of Jaish-e- imposed a travel ban and AFP | Vienna Mohammed, and Hafiz freeze on Azhar’s assets as well THAI BUDDHA BOWL PAGE 8 THE ART OF FILMMAKING PAGE 9 For the first time, the index Muhammad Saeed, as an arms embargo. noted the effects of climate Saeed, an anti-India cler- he Austrian capital Vien- change on liveability, with New founder of Lashkar-e- ic, runs a charity in Pakistan na has retained its rank- Delhi and Cairo plunging in Taiba, as terrorists known as Jamaat-ud-Dawa. Ting as the world’s most the rankings to 118th and 125th The charity is widely believed IT FLOATS! liveable city, according to an an- place respectively due to “poor AP | New Delhi to serve as a front for Lash- nual report from the Economist. air quality, undesirable average kar-e-Taiba, the group blamed K HOTEL LAUNCHES NEWLY IT ENDS! IT… Vienna once again came temperatures and inadequate ndia officially declared yes- for attacks in Mumbai in 2008 PAGE 8 UNDERWHELMS! PAGE 10 ahead of Melbourne -- which water provision”. Iterday that the leaders of that killed 166 people. REFURBISHED K LOUNGE had held the top ranking for “We expect problems relat- two Pakistan-based militant The new law empowers seven years until losing it to ing to climate change to put in- groups are terrorists under a the government to designate Vienna in 2018 -- according to creasing pressure on liveability new law. an individual as a terrorist a report by the Economist In- scores in the coming years and The Home Ministry if he is found committing, telligence Unit (EIU) released for the number of cities affected named Masood Azhar, chief preparing for, promoting or yesterday. to grow,” Agathe Demarais of of Jaish-e-Mohammed, and involved in an act of terror. The top two were followed by the EIU said. Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, The designation can lead to Sydney, Osaka and Calgary. Improvements in liveability founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as their arrest, a freezing of as- Each year the EIU gives 140 Vienna is known for its convenient public transport, refreshing Alpine tap water that had taken place in emerging terrorists under the amended sets and a ban on leaving the and varied cultural life You Make cities scores out of 100 on a markets’ cities in recent years Unlawful Activities (Preven- country. range of factors such as liv - -- thanks to greater stability as tion) Amendment Act. Pakistan also has cracked ing standards, crime, trans - well as better education and Azhar’s name has already down on seminaries, mosques port infrastructure, access to healthcare -- “are under se - been placed by the United and hospitals belonging to education and healthcare, as rious threat from an increas- Nations on a sanctions black- outlawed groups, saying the Today Better well as political and economic ingly adverse climate,” she list after his group claimed actions are part of its efforts stability. said. responsibility for a February to fight terrorism, extremism eptember 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, people around you, your near and dear ones, maybe this is people affected each year by suicidal behaviour Vienna -- known for its con- London and New York rank suicide attack in Indian-con- and militancy. a day to spread awareness about the various you. The most common reasons for suicide are classified have exclusive insight and unique voices. venient public transport, re- 48th and 58th respectively as things we can do for the people around us, as depression, failure, disillusionment, bullying, trauma, and Their experiences are invaluable for informing freshing Alpine tap water and they continue to struggle under the very real epidemic that suicide is, and the even genetic factors. suicide prevention measures and influencing varied cultural life -- scored 99.1 the perceptions of the risk of multitude of means where one can find help to overcome As helpless as the thought of someone taking their won the provision of supports for suicidal people and Sthe tendency or situation. Suicide prevention remains a life in a moment when you have your back turned to them those around them. points out of 100, as it did last crime and terrorism and over- universal challenge. Every year, suicide is among the top leaves you, there are things everybody can do, to make The involvement year. stretched infrastructure. British PM demands 20 leading causes of death globally, for people of all ages. a difference. As a member of society, as a child, parent, of people with “Western Europe and North The least liveable cities were It is responsible for over 800,000 deaths, which brings it friend, colleague, life partner, anything, you can make a lived experience of America continue to be the most Karachi, Tripoli, Dhaka, Lagos October 15 election to one suicide every 40 seconds. Every life lost represents difference. Educating yourself about the signs of impending suicide in liveable regions in the world,” and, at the very bottom, Damas- someone’s partner, child, parent, friend or colleague. For suicidal behaviour would be a good start. Educate your research, each suicide, approximately 135 people suffer intense fellow beings as you go along. If it takes a village to raise evaluation and the EIU said in a press release. cus. grief or are otherwise affected. This amounts to 108 million a child, it also takes a village to prevent suicide. Access intervention should Europe claimed eight of the Vienna also won top place people per year who are profoundly impacted by suicidal to good mental healthcare, a prompt and active suicide be central to the work of top 20 spots, with cities in Ja- Vienna also won top place in the annual quality of living index by human in another survey, the annual behaviour. Suicidal behaviour includes suicide, and also helpline, and close friends, family or other figures of support every organisation pan, Australia, New Zealand resources consulting firm Mercer quality of living index by hu- encompasses suicidal plays a pivotal role in preventing suicides. Bahrain provides addressing suicidal and Canada making up the rest. man resources consulting firm ideation and suicide excellent and free mental health care for all its residents behaviour. However, the City of Light, 25th due to the anti-govern - images of which went around Mercer, for the 10th time in a attempts. For every and has now set up centres for expats to approach for help, This year, World Suicide Paris, dropped six places to ment “yellow vest” protests -- the world. row in 2019. suicide, 25 people following the recent spate of suicides. Prevention Day’s make a Suicidal behaviour theme is suicide is universal, knows “Working Together attempt no boundaries so to Prevent Suicide”. and it affects everyone. many The millions of more Afghan raises new concerns about Taliban deal have serious ghanistan. that 5,000 US troops would thoughts of US envoy Zalmay The former ambassadors’ withdraw from five bases in Af- suicide. • joint statement on Tuesday ghanistan within 135 days of Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks in the House of Commons in Khalilzad showed warned that a full US troop with- a final deal on ending nearly London, Britai These are the draft of the US- drawal that moves too quickly 18 years of fighting. Between numbers, and without requiring the Tali- 14,000 and 13,000 troops are Reuters | London However, needing the back- these are Taliban deal to Afghan facts. President Ashraf Ghani ban to meet certain conditions, currently in the country. ing of two-thirds of lawmakers, These earlier this week such as reducing violence, could The Taliban, at their strong- ritish Prime Minister Bo- Johnson’s bid for an election is are lead to “total civil war.” est since their 2001 defeat by Bris Johnson yesterday de- set to be initially thwarted as “Some of the details of the a U.S.-led invasion, want all of manded an Oct. 15 snap elec- opposition parties are united AP | Kabul, Afghanistan US-TB agreement need serious the approximately 20,000 U.S. tion after lawmakers seeking in wanting to prevent a no- debate and revision,” Afghan and NATO troops out of Afghani- to prevent a no-deal Brexit deal Brexit before agreeing fghanistan’s government presidential adviser Waheed stan immediately, while the U.S. dealt him a humiliating defeat to a vote. Ayesterday expressed new Omer said on Twitter, without seeks a withdrawal in phases in parliament which he cast as Johnson said his strategy concerns about a deal that a US elaborating. that would depend on the Tali- an attempt to surrender to the was to get a Brexit deal by envoy says has been reached “in US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad ban meeting certain conditions European Union. an EU summit on Oct. 17 and principle” with the Taliban on showed the draft of the US-Tal- such as a reduction in violence. Parliament’s move leaves “get Brexit done”. He said the Eating out Nightlife & Music ending America’s longest war, iban deal to Afghan President The US also seeks Taliban Brexit up in the air, with pos- British government was mak- asking for clarifications about Ashraf Ghani earlier this week, guarantees that they will not sible outcomes ranging from a ing substantial progress and Forever Home Hopefuls the agreement and its risks in saying it only needs President allow Afghanistan to become turbulent no-deal exit to aban- would succeed in removing the Ready to take them home? order to avoid “unpleasant con- Special Representative for Afghanistan Donald Trump’s approval. Khal- a haven from which extremist doning the whole endeavour Irish border backstop. 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IT FLOATS! K HOTEL LAUNCHES NEWLY IT ENDS! IT… REFURBISHED K LOUNGE PAGE 8 UNDERWHELMS! PAGE 10 You Make Today Better eptember 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, people around you, your near and dear ones, maybe this is people affected each year by suicidal behaviour a day to spread awareness about the various you. The most common reasons for suicide are classified have exclusive insight and unique voices. things we can do for the people around us, as depression, failure, disillusionment, bullying, trauma, and Their experiences are invaluable for informing the very real epidemic that suicide is, and the even genetic factors. suicide prevention measures and influencing multitude of means where one can find help to overcome As helpless as the thought of someone taking their won the provision of supports for suicidal people and Sthe tendency or situation. Suicide prevention remains a life in a moment when you have your back turned to them those around them. universal challenge. Every year, suicide is among the top leaves you, there are things everybody can do, to make The involvement 20 leading causes of death globally, for people of all ages. a difference. As a member of society, as a child, parent, of people with It is responsible for over 800,000 deaths, which brings it friend, colleague, life partner, anything, you can make a lived experience of to one suicide every 40 seconds. Every life lost represents difference. Educating yourself about the signs of impending suicide in someone’s partner, child, parent, friend or colleague. For suicidal behaviour would be a good start. Educate your research, each suicide, approximately 135 people suffer intense fellow beings as you go along. If it takes a village to raise evaluation and grief or are otherwise affected. This amounts to 108 million a child, it also takes a village to prevent suicide. Access intervention should people per year who are profoundly impacted by suicidal to good mental healthcare, a prompt and active suicide be central to the work of behaviour. Suicidal behaviour includes suicide, and also helpline, and close friends, family or other figures of support every organisation encompasses suicidal plays a pivotal role in preventing suicides. Bahrain provides addressing suicidal ideation and suicide excellent and free mental health care for all its residents behaviour. attempts. For every and has now set up centres for expats to approach for help, This year, World Suicide suicide, 25 people following the recent spate of suicides. Prevention Day’s make a Suicidal behaviour theme is suicide is universal, knows “Working Together attempt no boundaries so to Prevent Suicide”. and it affects everyone. many The millions of more have serious thoughts of suicide.

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INSTRUCTIONS 1. As early as possible (the day before is perfect), drain the tofu and press as much water out of it as possible. Plant-Based Protein Best for Though striking, the study has a number 2. Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes. of limitations. The size of the study, 113 3. In a blender or food processor, whirl together all the in- High Cholesterol participants, was small; the duration was A study published recently in the American gredients for the marinade/dressing. Pour it into a jar or short (only 16 weeks); and there was a Journal of Clinical Nutrition sparked other container. interest when it reported that red and white relatively high participant dropout rate. The 4. Put the tofu cubes in a bowl or resealable bag along with meat have a similar effect on low-density study also did not include processed meats lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol, such as sausage, cold cuts, or bacon, about half of the peanut sauce. Marinate for 30 mins, or which is associated with increased heart which are known to be particularly harmful overnight for best results. for heart health, or grass-fed beef, which is disease risk. You may conclude, “Well, if 5. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with often touted as a healthier red meat option. chicken is just as bad for my cholesterol as parchment paper. red meat, I may as well order that burger.” 6. Scatter the marinated tofu pieces out onto the parchment in But let’s examine the study more closely Focus on plant-based before drawing any conclusions. protein a single layer. Bake for 30 mins or until crispy and golden, An important point that might be getting flipping after about 15 minutes. lost in the red meat versus white meat 7. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions. Red meat, white meat, or conversation is the beneficial effects of non- non-meat? 8. Lightly steam the bok choy for 2-3 minutes or until bright The study examined whether cholesterol meat protein sources on cholesterol levels. green levels differed after consuming diets high in As the study authors state, “The present red meat compared with diets with similar findings are consistent with … earlier 9. Chop all other ingredients as indicated above. amounts of protein from white meat or studies of primarily plant-based, lacto- 10. When the rice is ready, mix in the fresh herbs and divide ovo-vegetarian, or vegan dietary patterns non-meat sources (legumes, nuts, grains, it between 2 bowls. Followed by the steamed bok choy, and soy products). It also studied whether reporting significantly lower total, LDL, and carrots and sliced avocado. the results were affected by the amount of HDL cholesterol concentrations than diets including animal protein.” 11. Distribute the tofu between the two bowls and saturated fat in each of the diets. top with green onion, sesame seeds, and crushed One hundred and thirteen healthy men and Plant-based diets can provide all the women, ages 21 to 65, participated in the necessary protein for optimal health. peanuts. study. Each study participant was randomly assigned to either a high- or low-saturated fat diet. Then, for four weeks each, and in varying orders, they consumed protein from either red meat, white meat, or non-meat sources. White meat has same effect as red meat on cholesterol K Hotel Launches Newly levels The study found that LDL cholesterol was significantly higher after consuming the red meat and white meat diets, compared with the non-meat diet. This result was found Refurbished K Lounge regardless of whether the diet was high or low in saturated fat, though the high- saturated fat diets had a larger harmful effect on LDL cholesterol levels than the low-saturated fat diets. High-density lipoprotein (HDL, or “good”) cholesterol was unaffected by the protein source.

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guitarist and composer originally, Jason Carter is and film stuff all the time, and film and film and film. You’ll begin to notice a pattern because an acclaimed musician and filmmaker whose works we all have our own style. We won’t be able to zero in on the style till we actually see what have gained global recognition. Most recently, his we produce. So for me, I look at my style, and I’m very passionate about filming things up documentary ‘Grain of Sand’ which is a journey into close, with a very shallow depth of field, where only a part of the subject is in focus. Start the heart of the music of pearl divers in Bahrain premiered at something, finish it, and show it to your friends. theA Dubai International Film Festival 2018. Weekender sat down with the man himself for a chat about succeeding in the W. What are some of the lessons you’ve learnt from your experience in the field? field of filmmaking. JC. I think working alone is important, but you should never become a total loner in any creative process, even as a painter. You need reference points, you need feedback, and W. What inspired you to become a filmmaker? you need encouragement. Working alone can lead to burnouts, it can lead to ideas that stay JC. I sort of walked into it slowly. I was a musician for 25 in your head which are not expressed. I think other human beings are mirrors to us. We years, still am. I began making music videos for myself and are social animals. Even though I love my personal space and love to be left alone, I think others for fun, and that’s when I realized that I had an eye the process of sharing your creativity with others at vulnerable points is really important, for framing things and editing. Editing is all about rhythm and Secondly, I learnt not to rush projects. Sometimes projects are put out when they haven’t color, and after about 20 or 30 music videos, I had the idea matured completely when they haven’t had the time to breathe. I can give examples from to make some documentaries. We embarked on the project my own work. I have put out music albums when they weren’t quite ready when I was much of Grain of Sand in 2013, I was the producer-director and younger, just so that I could have an album to my name. I understand that it is a valid cause presenter. I ended up editing the documentary too because to get something out, especially as a budding artist, but it is also important to do it right. I saw the direction it needed to go in. This was my first Let it breathe, give it space after you finish, find out what the work you have done says to edit of a narrative. After this process of filmmaking, I was you, what you think the message is, who your target audience is. Attempt to understand the approached by quite a few clients, and that is how I got identity of what you are doing. into filmmaking. It was a course that took its own shape rather than something I pushed into being. Since 2015, I’ve W. What was your most testing experience in this field? been working with films. So we do a mix of commercials JC. The most testing experience was the film because films are always big processes. It projects, creative projects, and our own documentary involves a lot more people. When we made Grain of Sand, it was a long process. I think projects which are about telling stories and showing the entire process from the inception of the idea until the editing was done took about four stories. and a half years. It wasn’t a full-time process but it was on my mind every single day. I think it really is important to choose the right team, that the people on board are ones that you W. Who would you call our role models? can trust, so you know what will happen under pressure. I’d choose character over skill. JC. In terms of role models, I value creative Skill is very important, but skill can storytelling. So the first person I’d mention would be taught. I tried rushing the project, be Wim Wenders, a German filmmaker who has I tried generating media attention made some amazing movies like ‘Wings of Desire’, at the wrong moment. There are ‘Buena Vista Social Club’. His eye and the way he various stages you have to engage in tells stories in quite a beautiful way has always while making a film, and you have to been inspiring. The narrative he uses and the absolutely go through all of them so character he uses are amazing. He mostly you don’t get lost in the process. makes movies, but he has also made a couple of documentaries. One of them is Buena W. Here’s a tough one for a Vista Social Club which is about bringing old filmmaker – what are your five musicians together after forty or fifty years, in favorite movies of all time? Cuba. Another one of my favorite filmmakers JC. I can list them quite easily! Not is M. Night Shyamalan. He made The Sixth in any particular order – Being There Sense, The Village, and Lady in the Water. (Peter Seller’s last movie), The Big I love his movies because it is generally Blue (by Luc Besson), A River Runs about a group of people from bizarre Through It (by Robert Redford), backgrounds coming together for a good Cinema Paradiso (by Giuseppe cause, and that is a very strong theme. Tornatore), and Wings of Desire (by Wem Wenders). W. What would your first piece of advice be, to a novice filmmaker? W. What’s the one movie you wish JC. My first piece of advice to young had been your work product? filmmakers, and pretty much anybody JC. Hands down it is a documentary who gets stuck in the creative process, made about the Icelandic rock is the fear of starting. The fear of band Sigur Ros. Its an amazing starting is something that blocks maybe documentary about this world-famous 70% of the people. Then comes the fear rock band going to Iceland. They do of not finishing it. So you are blocked by a series of concerts. Iceland is one of the fear of starting it and ending it. My the most beautiful places to film in, in advice is to not let that stop you. Begin the world. The band does concerts for it, finish it. Whether it’s a 30 – second ten or hundred thousands of people in video or a one-minute one or a piece of the USA, in stadiums, and then they music, anything, don’t make a feature bring the same kind of set to Iceland film in your first week as a filmmaker. I and perform for churches or townhalls. would say that learning to tell a story is It’s a beautiful film portraying joy and a process. You might have a divine gift surprise of the Icelanders who attend that may enable you to make a feature these concerts, the band’s feeling of film directly and find your success. But coming home, along with the beautiful most often than not, the way forward is to harmony of nature and music. If there learn the process of creating a narrative. is any film I wish I had made, it would Get your camera, a phone camera, anything, be that one. It is called Hlemmur. Do You Even Emoji? s is always the case when new technology or principle changed by the rate at which we are taking to using these tiny or philosophy takes over, there was an outrage from the images to convey our intentions. They are handy, they are fun, traditionalists that language had been killed by the advent they add a pop of color, and most times, they let you say things of emoticons. These were the days when we painstakingly you may not say out loud otherwise. used brackets and hyphens to resemble faces. Then came the People find their stasis emoticons and stick with it, allowing people Alitany of emoticons available at our disposal, with new characters you communicate with regularly to interpret your emotional state, to being added to it pretty much every day. notice fluctuations or irregularities in mood, much better than would Well linguists remind us that emoticons are not killing language, be conveyed through traditional texting or emailing or writing, this is where language, as it exists today, found its origin. because those lack the much-required effect of tone. Hieroglyphics and cuneiform were symbols representing events, The emoticon lexicon is also becoming a crowdsourced form of trying to communicate. The intricate system of a language was communication. People are making up rules as they go, each developed to overcome the shortcomings of using merely images. person has their own rules, there are some community rules that Emoticons are just that, except on your smart device’s screen, can be bent and broken, the process is organic, the process is right instead of a papyrus or clay tablet. now, and we are all a part of it. It is no more the Wren and Martin What emoticons may and do hinder are people’s ability to that we turn to, but to our own selves. convey emotions meaningfully. Sending a crying face when you As you are reading this, you may or may not be reading it in the aren’t actually crying or a laughing face when you aren’t actually tone that I intend to convey. Do you wish I had inserted emoticons laughing, destabilizes you and the receiver to the respective in this text so you understood me better? That is the fallback emotions. Communicating without saying anything may be helpful that the non-Gen Z are complaining about. But, if this is the way to some, but the difference between saying I love you and sending forward, and we aren’t expected to go back to the days of Ulysses, across a heart emoji is best visible from our casual use of the heart then at least in the field of communication, let’s call this glass half emoji. full, and watch in wonderment as the world lobbies for the likes of a That said, this doesn’t mean that the face of language isn’t being Doritos emoticon? 10 ISSUE 343 WWW.WEEKENDERBAHRAIN.COM

as there ever been an author, past or present, whose name has been as synonymous with the horror genre as that of Stephen King’s? While wordsmiths like H.P.Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe are trailblazers of the industry, King took what they previously established to new heights that were thought IT Floats! Has unimaginable at one point. Over the course of four decades, Stephen King has become THE name in horror fiction, with his earlier books considered the modern classics of the genre while every new release is seemingly met with critical and commercial success that toppled the previous ones. It might not even be a stretch to say that King may very well be the most successful author IT Ends! IT… of our time, regardless of the genre. His foray into movies, however, does leave a certain something to be desired. Sure, he did attain a fair amount of success with projects like The Shawshank Redemption and The Green mile. But for every one of those home runs, there is a counter-argument with cinematic drivel such as Cell, The Langoliers, Gerald’s Game, and Sleepwalkers. The fact Underwhelms! of the matter is that while King is, for lack of a better word, the A review of IT Chapter Two by Ahmed Zayani King in his own domain, translating his work into another medium has proven to be problematic at times. Some of this, as is the case with projects like Maximum Overdrive and Sleepwalkers, can be attributed to the author himself, but in most situations, it’s a clash of vision between the source and those attempting to translate his work into another medium, thereby adding truth to the notion that you can have too many cooks in the kitchen.

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as there ever been an author, past or present, whose name has been as synonymous with the horror genre as that of Stephen King’s? While wordsmiths like H.P.Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe are trailblazers of the industry, King took what they previously established to new heights that were thought IT Floats! Has unimaginable at one point. Over the course of four decades, business Stephen King has become THE name in horror fiction, with his earlier books considered the modern classics of the genre while every new release is seemingly met with critical and commercial success that toppled the previous ones. It might not even be a stretch to say that King may very well be the most successful author IT Ends! IT… of our time, regardless of the genre. His foray into movies, however, does leave a certain something to be desired. Sure, he did attain a fair amount of success with projects like The Shawshank CBB T-Bill oversubscribed Redemption and The Green mile. 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Google to pay $170 million fine for sharing YouTube kids data AFP | Washington “YouTube touted its popular- on YouTube as coming from a sioners, with the two Democrats ity with children to prospec - child, regardless of the age of calling for tougher penalties. oogle agreed to pay a $170 tive corporate clients,” said FTC the user,” YouTube chief Susan The deal “repeats many of the Gmillion fine to settle charg- chairman Joe Simons. Wojcicki said in a statement. same mistakes from the flawed es that it illegally collected and “Yet when it came to comply- “This means that we will limit Facebook settlement: no individ- shared data from children on its ing with COPPA, the company data collection and use on videos ual accountability, insufficient YouTube video service without refused to acknowledge that made for kids only to what is remedies to address the compa- consent of parents, US officials portions of its platform were needed to support the operation ny’s financial incentives, and a announced yesterday. clearly directed to kids. There’s of the service. We will also stop fine that still allows the company The settlement with the Fed- no excuse for YouTube’s viola- serving personalized ads on this to profit from its lawbreaking,” eral Trade Commission and the tions of the law.” content entirely, and some fea- Democratic commissioner Rohit New York state Attorney Gener- The settlement also calls for tures will no longer be available Chopra said. al is the largest amount in a case YouTube to change the way it on this type of content, like com- “The terms of the settle - involving the Children’s Online handles children’s content. ments and notifications.” ment were not even significant Privacy Protection Act, a 1998 YouTube will pay a fine of $170 million for illegally collecting and sharing data “We will treat data from any- The settlement was approved enough to make Google issue a federal law. from children on the video-sharing service one watching children’s content by a 3-2 vote of the FTC commis- warning to its investors.”

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he UK government de- clared an end to a dec- We can now afford Tade of austerity yesterday to turn the page on despite the economic uncer- austerity and move tainties of Brexit -- a spending forward from a pledge that saw the opposition accuse it of “electioneering”. decade of recovery Finance minister Sajid Javid’s to a decade of promise of more money on “peo- renewal. We can ple’s priorities” came hours af- now afford to spend ter Prime Minister Boris John- more on vital public son proposed holding a snap services election on October 15 to resolve the political impasse over Brit- ain’s scheduled departure from SAJID JAVID the EU two weeks later. John Slosar will be replaced as chairman by Patrick Healy of the FINANCE MINISTER conglomerate “We can now afford to turn the page on austerity and move forward from a decade of re - Hong Kong the airline’s majority share- covery to a decade of renewal,” holder. Javid told parliament. athay Pacific announced “His resignation is due to “We can now afford to spend CWednesday its chairman his retirement,” the statement more on vital public services,” Shrinking economy shrank again in the second quar- ‘Grubby electioneering’ John Slosar is stepping down said, adding that the changes he said to jeers from opposition ter on investor worries over the to retire, the latest high-profile would take effect from No - MPs. Britain and most other major prospects of Britain crashing The Bank of England’s up - executive to leave the troubled vember 6 at the conclusion of Javid said he intended to raise economies plunged into an ex- out without an agreement with dated no-deal Brexit forecast airline after it drew Beijing’s the company’s board meeting. government spending by £13.8 tended economic crisis 12 years Brussels over how to unwind still made for grim reading for ire over pro-democracy pro- Slosar’s departure ends billion ($16.8 billion, 15.3 billion ago. nearly half a century of intricate Johnson’s team. tests in Hong Kong. a nearly four decade career euros) on health and education The country was headed trade ties. Carney said unemployment The flagship carrier has with Swire and Cathay and and to put more police on the at the time by the “New La - It marked Britain’s first eco- would nearly double to 7.0pc had a torrid few weeks after caps a tumultuous month of streets. bour” government of Gordon nomic contraction in seven from the current 45-year low Chinese state media and au- sudden management changes The figure represents around Brown. years. of 3.8pc. thorities blasted the compa- at the airline as it tries to claw 4.1 per cent of Britain’s gross The Conservative-led govern- But Bank of England chief He also predicted an “an in- ny because some of its 27,000 its way out of Beijing’s bad domestic product -- a relatively ments that have headed Britain Mark Carney said Wednesday itial peak-to-trough decline in employees had taken part in books. large sum that Javid said the since 2010 responded to the that the country was more pre- GDP of 5.5pc”. -- or were sympathetic to -- In August, CEO Rupert Hogg government could now afford. global financial crisis by keep- pared to deal with the impact That figure was down from anti-government protests cur- and another senior executive “Even with the extra spend- ing to strict budgets that slashed of a “no-deal Brexit” than pre- the earlier 8.0pc estimate. rently rocking Hong Kong. stepped down after China’s ing, we are still meeting the cur- public spending. viously forecast. Labour’s finance spokesman In a statement posted on the aviation regulator banned air- rent fiscal rules,” he said. It has since enjoyed a period Carney said in a letter to par- John McDonnell accused Javid Hong Kong stock exchange, line staff who had support- “While our biggest challenge of slow but steady growth that liament “that the appropriate and the Johnson government of Cathay said Slosar, 63, had ed the demonstrations from a decade ago was getting the is being increasingly threat- set of assumptions to underpin a engaging in “grubby election- stepped down and will be working on flights through its deficit down, our biggest chal- ened by Britain’s twice-de - worst case scenario would now eering”. Javid and Johnson are replaced as chairman by Pat- airspace and after state media lenge today is getting our long- layed split from the other 27 EU be less severe than those used “pretending to end austerity rick Healy, a veteran from the encouraged a boycott in the term economic growth back to nations. in the disorderly scenario pub- when they do nothing of the Swire Group conglomerate, crucial mainland market. where it was.” The economy unexpectedly lished in November”. sort,” McDonnell said. Telegram secretly plans ‘Gram’ cryptocurrency AFP | Moscow tralised economy”. uttered a word on the subject, house. He said the Tech giants orking in secrecy for a Facebook has announced its but information has trickled want to allow users to exchange Wyear, the Telegram mes- own plans to launch a global through investors, mostly in the “small amounts online” without saging service has a plan: to beat currency, Libra, in 2020. United States, Asia and Russia. going through banking or appli- Facebook in the race to launch Telegram is rushing to beat “They (investors) are bound cations. a cryptocurrency with its new the social media giant, with the KNOW WHAT by a confidentiality clause,” a These projects, he said, will project “Gram”. New York Times reporting the source in Moscow’s econom- “strengthen the fears of nation Little is known about Gram, first Gram units could be put in ic circles said. The source states of losing influence”, since but media reports say Rus- circulation within two months, claimed personally knowing cryptocurrencies are meant to sian-founded Telegram aims citing anonymous investors. Telegram was “at least a first-tier banker and function without a central au- to create an accessible service To that end, Telegram has launched in 2013 by a businessman from Russia’s thority. that is easier to use than various raised a record $1.7 billion from Forbes list” who are among the At the G7 finance ministers cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin 200 private investors via an Ini- Russian brothers investors. meeting in France in July, -- still confined to a relatively tial Coin Offering (ICO) executed Nikolai and Pavel “It was only possible to ministers and central bank- small market. in two stages, according to Secu- Durov. It allows users invest via invitation, but so ers warned of the risks of In a document leaked online, rities and Exchange Commission to exchange encrypted many wanted to participate,” such ambitious digital Telegram said it wants to create (SEC) filings. text messages, photos the source added. money projects for a “standard cryptocurrency used Such was its success that me- and videos, and also The clock is ticking: according the international for the regular exchange of val- dia reports said the messenger create “channels” for to the Russian daily Vedomosti, financial sys- ue in the daily lives of ordinary cancelled a public fundraiser, Telegram vouched to distribute tem. people”. making interested parties wait as many as 200,000 the Grams to investors before According to the document, for the official launch of “Gram” people. It also sup- October 31 or guarantee their the encrypted messenger en- to be able to buy the new cur- ports encrypted voice money back. visages a system of secure and rency. calls. “Facebook and Telegram see fast payment with the aim of a space to fill,” said Manuel becoming an “alternative to Visa ‘A space to fill’ Valente, director of the French and Mastercard for a new decen- Officially, Telegram hasn’t cryptocurrency exchange Coin- 13 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

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MOVIE REVIEW ‘Angel of Mine’ is a taut psychological thriller Noomi Rapace plays a deeply troubled single mother in the psychodrama

Evans), and the suspense begins. A standout Firmly convinced that a moth- • er always knows her own child performance from no matter how much time has Rapace as a mother passed, Lizzie takes smartphone looking for her dead photos, watches the little girl KNOW WHAT daughter lifts a through her windows, and in- vades the child’s home under the psychological thriller pretence of feigning an interest that otherwise in buying her parents’ house. In this chilly, predict- strains credulity A woman of extremes, she able stalker mystery, tries to distract herself from her Noomi Rapace plays unhinged focus on the impos- n the taut Australian psy- sible by popping anxiety pills, a bereaved mother chological thriller Angel fighting with Mike and her obsessed with another Iof Mine, Noomi Rapace, so loving but distraught parents, woman’s daughter memorable in The Girl with the and making love to a stranger Dragon Tattoo, plays a divorced, with insatiable passion. But her depressed and deeply troubled path is clear. You know where Melbourne single mother named this is going, and the way Lizzie Lizzie who has been under treat- brazenly enters the neighbours’ Yvonne Strahovski, as the be- ment for mental illness since the house at night in search of DNA wildered and suspicious mother loss of her daughter, who died in evidence is not entirely convinc- of the child Lizzie is stalking, a hospital fire as an infant. ing. is a wonderful counterpart to Now, at a party attended by Still, the cliché-resistant Rapace, whose expressive face her son, she sees a 7-year-old screenplay by Luke Davies and combines elements of apprehen- girl who lives in their neigh - David Regal and the understated Noomi Rapace and Annika Whiteley in ‘Angel of Mine’ sion, determination, conviction bourhood and believes she is her direction by Kim Farrant lead and panic. own. Obsession grows rampant you into elements of surprise Angel of Mine is a much bet- despite the logical denials by you do not anticipate as the film awe. The plot twist turns the electric shock treatment, but believable without piling on a ter meld of psychodrama and her parents and her ex-husband detours into a shock ending that tables on everyone and charges everyone involved miraculously lot of familiar Hollywood mel- soap opera than it appears on Mike (the always reliable Luke will leave you wide-eyed with the narrative with the jolt of an manages to make the elements odrama. the surface. 14 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

David Beckham

U.S. rapper A$AP David Rocky will not ‘Vikings’ Beckham, challenge assault Katheryn Greta conviction: lawyer Thunberg Stockholm Winnick to among winners

.S. rap- star next with at GQ awards Uper in London A$AP Rocky, Liam Neeson London who got a sus- A$AP Rocky GQ ceremony in London, U.S.-Aus- pended sen- tralian actress Nicole Kidman won tence for his role in a brawl Los Angeles ormer England soccer the Actress Award, Welsh actor in Stockholm, will not captain David Beck- Taron Egerton the Actor Award appeal against his assault ikings” actress Fham, veteran U.S. and Australian singer and actress conviction, his lawyer said Katheryn Winn- singer and song-writer Kylie Minogue, who performed at on Wednesday. “Vick and Juan Iggy Pop and teenage cli- the ceremony, won the magazine’s A$AP Rocky, real name Pablo Raba will be seen mate activist Greta Thun- Icon Award. Rakim Mayers, and two of alongside Liam Neeson in berg were among the figures Iggy Pop, now 72, received his entourage, were con- the action-thriller “The honored on Tuesday GQ’s Lifetime Achieve - victed on Aug. 14 of kicking Minutemen”. at the annual GQ ment Award, honoring and beating a 19-year-old Shooting for Men of the Year a six-decade career man after an argument. “The Minute- Awards. marked by outrageous They had told the court men” will start Beckham, stage antics and an they acted in self defense. on September who retired exploration of diverse “Given the headache 9 in New Mex- from profession- musical genres from and the stress this pro- ico and Ohio, al soccer in 2013, hard rock and punk cess has meant he has reports variety. received the Editor’s rock to blues and jazz. decided he doesn’t have com. Special Award for his The England wom- the strength to do this one The film follows services to the sport over Greta Thunberg en’s soccer team won more time,” Slobodan Jo- the life of a rancher, Liam Neeson a career of more than two the Inspiration Award vicic told TT news agency. essayed by Neeson, who becomes defender decades that included playing for after achieving record-breaking of a young Mexican boy trying to escape from clubs such as Manchester United television audiences for England the clutches of cartel assassins who have and Real Madrid as well as the in this year’s World Cup. I’’ve been celibate pursued him into the US. England national team. The 16-year-old Thunberg, who Raba will be seen as the leader of the as- Asked by British GQ magazine started missing school on Fridays for at least 15 years: sassins. in an interview to be published in a year ago to protest outside the Linda Hamilton Robert Lorenz is on board to direct the its October edition what advice he Swedish parliament, sparking a project from a screenplay written by Chris had for his children, Beckham said: global climate strike movement Los Angeles Charles and Danny Kravitz with the latest “To work hard, simple as that.” known as Fridays for Future, won draft by Lorenz. Among others recognized at the GQ’s Game Changer Award. er- “Tmi- nator” star Linda Ham- Linda I wish to work with Rajkummar Britney Spears, Kevin Federline National Awards ilton, who Hamilton reprises her Rao in a film: Sanya Malhotra reach new custody agreement validate my script role as Sarah Conner in Mumbai Los Angeles choice: Ayushmann the forthcoming “Termi- nator: Dark Fate”, says inger-songwriter Britney Mumbai she has been celibate for angal” fame ac- Spears and rapper Kevin at least 15 years. tress Sanya Mal- SFederline have reached a ctor Ayushmann Khur- The 61-year-old actress “Dhotra says she new custody agreement. Arana says National is not focused on romance wants to work with National The former partners have Kevin Federline and Britney Spears Awards are a huge validation these days, aceshowbiz. Award-winning actor Rajkum- made a change to the child custo- for his script choice and he com reported. mar Rao in a feature film. dy agreement they have regard- unsupervised custodial rights, a only chooses those films he “I’ve been celibate for “He is such a cool co-actor ing their sons Preston (13) and source confirmed to the outlet. himself would love to watch at least 15 years. One los- and people are saying we look Rajkummar Rao Jayden (12), reported Us Weekly. Earlier, the Grammy-winning at the theatres. es track, because it just nice together on-screen. The duo, who called it quits singer and Kevin shared 50-50 Ayushmann’’s films “Vicky doesn’t matter, or at least I so wish somebody ‘besura’ that every- in 2007, have formally agreed custody of their boys, but they Donor”, “Dum Laga Ke Hai- it doesn’t matter to me,” cast us together one including Raj that the 41-year-old rapper will haven’t been following that ar- sha” and “Badhaai Ho” re- aceshowbiz.com report- in a film,” San- were laughing! get 70 per cent custody of their rangement since August 2018, ceived the prestigious award, ed Hamilton having told ya told IANS. We really had children, while the 37-year-old according to documents ob- while the actor achieved it The New York Times. The two ac- a fun time to- singer will only get 30 percent tained by TMZ. for his performance in “And- tors recent- gether,” shared hadhun”. ly shared the actress who He says he is a seeker of screen space has impressed Sara good stories. Kelly Clarkson in an ad-film. with her roles in Ali Khan’s caption on “Stories hoping to keep it Sanya add- “Photograph” and her chubby pic is winning hearts that move ed: “He is such “Badhaai Ho”. us, entertain Mumbai real for new U.S. a good actor us, spark a talk show and I ad- conversation. Los Angeles mire him ollywood actress Sara Ali I love stories Ayushmann as an au- Khan has shared a throw- that people can Khurrana dience, so Bback photograph of herself relate to, are in- elly it would on Wednesday, and her caption is win- spiring and makes us ponder. KClark- be so ning the hearts of netizens. I have actively sought such son, the first Kelly much fun In the image, a much-younger Sara looks chub- amazing scripts and have “American Clarkson to work bier than she is. She is seen hugging her mother been fortunate enough to Idol,” launch- with Amrita Singh. find some of these bril- es her own talk show next him. “Throwback to when I couldn’t be thrown. liant gems in my career week with a mix of music, During Beauty in black,” she captioned the image. so far,” Ayushmann said. celebrities and ordinary the ad On the work front, the actress, who was The “Shubh Man- people that she hopes will shoot, last seen in “Simmba”, is gearing up for the gal Saavdhan” star be more uplifting than the I was release of Imtiaz Ali’s considers himself daily news coming out of singing so “Love Aajkal 2”, where extremely lucky the United States. she will be seen sharing that four of his films “The Kelly Clarkson screen space with Kar- have won National Show,” launching on Com- tik Aaryan. Awards. cast Corp’s NBC, on Monday Moments after Sara “I have also bagged as a daily afternoon show, posted the pic, Kartik took a National Award for will add to a resume of the to social media to post some banter. Best Actor. The National “Because of You” singer “This girl looks like Sara Ali,” he wrote. Awards are a huge valida- that has included actress, She is also busy shooting for the re- tion for my script sense Grammy-winning singer, make of David Dhawan’s “Coolie because I only choose mentor on “The Voice” and No.1” alongwith Varun Dha- films that I would love children’s book author. Sanya wan. to see in theatres,” he Malhotra said. 15 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 sports

Smith in control as Australia end wet first day on 170-3 Serena grabs 100th US Open win 60 runs were scored by Steve Smith as Australia recovered from another failure by their openers

brought the returning Smith to the crease after 38 minutes of play, the world’s number one- ranked batsman having missed Australia’s Steve Smith bats in the fourth Ashes Test against England the previous test due to con- cussion as a result of a bouncer AFP | Manchester wicket before the latter was from Jofra Archer. bowled by a beautiful delivery To the delight of the crowd, teve Smith continued his from Craig Overton for 67. Archer had the ball in hand and outstanding Ashes form, It was a much-needed stand it took him three deliveries to Sstriking an unbeaten 60 after England, on a high after attempt another bouncer. as Australia recovered from an- their remarkable comeback But with England sensing other failure by their openers to win at Headingley, made a great a chance to eat into the Aus - Serena Williams of the US returns the ball against Qiang Wang of China reach 170-3 at the close of the start, bringing their supporters sie middle order before lunch, rain-affected first day of the to their feet with just the fourth Smith and Labuschagne quickly match Margaret Court’s long- fourth test against England at ball of the day. settled and set about upping the Serena Williams standing record, and smacked Old Trafford yesterday. Stuart Broad claimed the run-rate. • 25 winners against first-time Rain caused a delay of over wicket of David Warner for the Labuschagne, retained in the secures her century Slam quarter-finalist Wang, two hours after lunch but plans fifth time in this series with the side after replacing Smith as with ruthless win who failed to hit a single one. to extend play to regain that lost left-hander caught behind as he a substitute for the second in- over Qiang Wang The 27-year-old Wang had KNOW WHAT time were abandoned after rain made a belated decision to leave nings at Lord’s and at Heading- not lost a set during her best came in again during the break the ball but gave a thin outside ley, went on to make his fourth Elina Svitolina Slam run that included a de- for tea. edge to Jonny Bairstow. straight half century. • feat of reigning French Open The afternoon delay did lit- Australia found themselves Ominously for England, reached a second champion Ashleigh Barty in the Serena Williams tle to disrupt Smith, though, at 28-2 when Broad rapped the Smith, who has two centuries straight Grand last 16, but she was powerless powered into a 38th who returning from missing pads of Marcus Harris and, af- and a 92 to his name in the se- Slam semi-final at to stop a Williams onslaught at Grand Slam semi-fi- the last test due to concussion, ter some consideration, umpire ries, looked as if he had never the US Open Arthur Ashe Stadium. nal at the US Open made his eighth straight Ashes Kumar Dharmasena raised his been away as he calmly dealt “When I play someone who half-century. finger and his verdict was up- with Joe Root’s attack. is playing really well, I know I The series is tied a 1-1 with held by video review. He brought up his fifty, lav- AFP | New York have to either step it up or go two tests remaining and victory Australia’s openers have aver- ishly driving Ben Stokes for home and I wasn’t ready to go nals, matching her run to the for the Australians would en- aged 15.14 – not since 1888 have four through cover but the erena Williams earned her home. I had to come out here last four at Wimbledon in July. sure they retain the urn. their top two contributed less Manchester weather prospect 100th win at the US Open and play really well,” said Wil- “It feels amazing. It was a Smith and Marnus Labus- during an Ashes series. of a third ton in this series will Son Tuesday with a brutal liams, suffering no ill effects very, very tough match. We chagne put on 116 for the third The departure of Harris have to wait until Thursday. 44-minute demolition of Wang from the ankle she rolled in her were both striking the ball well. Qiang, firing an ominous warn- previous match. It was quite even,” Svitolina ing to rivals in her pursuit of a “Physically I’m feeling great. said. “I’m very, very happy the record-tying 24th Grand Slam More than anything I’m just way I handled the pressure.” title. having fun every time I come Svitolina watched a pair of De Grandhomme, Bruce help New Six-time US Open champion out here.” match points pass her by at Williams dismantled Chinese Wang, trying to become just 5-3 on her opponent’s serve as 18th seed Wang 6-1, 6-0 in a the fourth Chinese player to Konta gamely fought to stay Zealand clinch T20 series complete mismatch that was reach the last four of a Slam, alive, but the Ukrainian closed the quickest at this year’s tour- won just four points in the sec- out victory in the following AFP | Kandy, Sri Lanka nament to set up a semi-final ond set and 15 in total. game. clash with Ukrainian trailblazer “It’s not easy to play against Svitolina had already knocked century partnership be- Elina Svitolina. her,” Wang said. “The power, out two-time former champion Atween Colin de Grand - Williams brought up a cen- like, I cannot handle it. Just too Venus Williamsand 2017 run- homme and Tom Bruce helped tury of US Open wins to move much for me.” ner-up Madison Keys and is in New Zealand to a series-clinch- to within one of the all-time Williams captured her last a class of her own as the only ing four-wicket win over Sri leader Chris Evert. Slam title at the 2017 Australian Ukrainian woman to reach this Lanka in the second Twenty20 “It’s really unbelievable, liter- Open while pregnant and hasn’t stage at a major. international on Tuesday. ally. From when I first started won the US Open since 2014. She will attempt to emulate De Grandhomme and Bruce here, I think I was 16, I didn’t Andrei Medvedev as just the put on 109 runs for the fourth think I would ever get to 100. I Svitolina holds off Konta second Ukrainian to play in a wicket as the Kiwis chased didn’t think I would still be out Fifth seed Svitolina defeated Grand Slam final. Medvedev down their target of 162 with here,” Williams said. Britain’s Johanna Konta 6-4, lost the men’s 1999 Roland Gar- two balls to spare in Kandy and The 37-year-old American 6-4 to become the first Ukraini- ros final in five sets to Andre take an unassailable 2-0 lead in is seeking a 24th major title to an to reach the US Open semi-fi- Agassi. the three-match series. De Grandhomme, who was dropped on 36, completed his fifty before falling to Isuru Uda- New Zealand’s cricketer Colin de Grandhomme (R) and teammate Tom Bruce na for 59. He hit two fours and (L) run between the wickets Misbah named Pakistan head coach three sixes in his 46-ball blitz. Jayasuriya and Kusal Mendis Sri Lankan spinner Akila Bruce, who made the XI in were injured in the clash that Dananjaya hurt the opposition Reuters | Karachi fellow selectors. place of injured Ross Taylor, cost Sri Lanka six runs and end- chase with his three wickets in- The decision follows PCB’s made the most of the oppor- ed the final-over drama as Sant- cluding two in over as the Black ormer captain Misbah-ul- decision to not renew head tunity, scoring 53, but was run ner hit the winning boundary Caps slipped to 38 for three. FHaq was named Pakistan’s coach Mickey Arthur’s contract out at the start of the final on the fourth ball off Wanindu New Zealand were also hurt head coach on a three-year after the team’s failure to reach over with the team needing Hasaranga. by the absence of opener Mar- contract yesterday with pace the semi-finals of this year’s seven. Skipper Lasith Malinga said tin Guptill who was not avail- great Waqar Younis joining World Cup. Daryl Mitchell was out next the two fielders “are alright and able to bat after being injured him as the team’s new bowling Misbah, Pakistan’s most suc- ball and Mitchell Santner was will play the next game hope- while fielding. coach. cessful and longest serving test nearly caught near the bound- fully”. For Sri Lanka, Avishka Fer- Misbah and Waqar have captain, retired from interna- ary by Shehan Jayasuriya on the Earlier New Zealand bowlers nando and Niroshan Dickwel- worked together in the past Misbah-ul-Haq speaks at a news tional cricket in 2017 after a dis- conference (file photo) third delivery but the fielder led by pacemen Seth Rance and la put on 68 runs for a crucial when the former was the Paki- tinguished career but played for tripped after a collision with his skipper Tim Southee restricted third-wicket stand but the rest stan captain and the latter was the chairman of selectors with Peshawar Zalmi in this year’s teammate and hit the rope with Sri Lanka to 161 for nine to set of the batting did not make an the head coach. head coaches of the six first- Pakistan Super League Twen- the ball in hand. up the win. impression. Misbah will also take over as class associations sides as his ty20 tournament. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 16

North Korea’s Han completes Juventus loan Dimitrov stuns ailing Federer Roger Federer’s US Open run ended as Grigor Dimitrov springs upset

semi-final, shaking off a sore Dimitrov came left quadriceps that made him • contemplate quitting the match. through in five sets Now he gets two days of rest. and will face Daniil “That’s huge advantage re- Medvedev for a garding what happened to my place in the final leg,” Medvedev said. “It should be OK.” Han Kwang Song during a match Medvedev took a medical Medvedev timeout, had the area taped and AFP | Milan beats• Wawrinka to took a painkiller. reach semi-final “In the fourth set, I started orth Korea internation- feeling the painkiller and start- ed moving better,” he said. “For Nal striker Han Kwang AFP | New York Song has completed his loan sure I hope to be ready for the move to Italian champions semis.” Juventus from league rivals rigor Dimitrov rallied Cagliari, both teams have for a shocking upset of Medvedev’s hot summer confirmed. G20-time Grand Slam Medvedev has maintained The 21-year-old -- the first champion Roger Federer at the momentum from a sizzling Au- North Korean to play in Se- US Open on Tuesday, the low- gust in which he reached three rie A -- has spent the past est-ranked New York semi-final- ATP finals, winning a title at Cin- two seasons on loan from ist in 28 years advancing to face Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria returns the ball against Roger Federer of Switzerland cinnati and finishing runner-up Cagliari to Serie B side Pe- Daniil Medvedev. in Montreal and Washington. rugia where he has scored 11 The 78th-ranked Bulgarian, list reach the last four. thing can happen.” Medvedev, 23, is the young- goals in 39 matches. who had dropped all seven prior Dimitrov is also the low - Federer went off the court est US Open semi-finalist since “Han Kwang Song is a meetings with Federer, made a est-ranked Slam semi-finalist for a private medical timeout Novak Djokovic in 2010 and new Juventus player! The dramatic fightback to defeat the since 94th-rated Rainer Schuet- to treat his upper back near his Russia’s first Slam semi-finalist North Korean striker ar- Swiss third seed 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, tler of Germany at Wimbledon neck. since Mikhail Youzhny at the rives from Cagliari. Wel- 6-4, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in 2008. “This is Grigor’s moment, not KNOW WHAT 2010 US Open. come,” Juventus said on and will face Russian fifth seed Federer, a five-time US Open my body’s moment,” Federer Dimitrov and Medvedev have Twitter. Medvedev in Friday’s semis. champion who has not won at said. split two prior matches, Dimi- New coach Maurizio Sarri “I’m just happy,” Dimitrov Flushing Meadows since 2008, Dimitrov broke Federer twice Federer, a five-time US trov winning at Queen’s in 2017 has long been a fan of Han, said. “The only thing I was tell- breezed through the first set on the way to a 4-0 lead in the Open champion, left and Medvedev avenging the loss who will spend this season ing myself was to stay in the in 29 minutes and appeared to final set and the 38-year-old the court for a private a few weeks later in Washington. playing for Juventus’s Un- match. Physically I was feeling have withstood the danger until Swiss star had no effective re- “He has been having a tremen- der-23 team, currently 18th pretty good. I was hitting some Dimitrov opened the fourth set ply, foiled by 61 unforced errors medical timeout to dous summer,” Dimitrov said of in Serie C after two defeats shots against him that were hard with a break. in falling after three hours and treat his upper back Medvedev. “I know his game. in as many matches. to hit.” Federer was denied on five 12 minutes. near his neck before I’m just going to try and recov- Cagliari said Han will join Dimitrov reached his first US break points in the 10th game of “It’s OK. It’s how it goes,” the final set but re- er and reassess the match first Juventus on a two-year loan Open semi-final to match the the fourth set and Dimitrov held Federer said. “I tried my best. fused to blame injury and prepare from then on for deal with an obligation buy. deepest Slam runs of his career to force a fifth set. I fought with what I had and as the reason for his Daniil. He’s a tough player. He’s Figures were not revealed from Wimbledon in 2014 and “I was trying to stay in that that’s it.” exit tricky.” but according to Italian the 2017 Australian Open. game and make him stay on the Federer would have become Wawrinka, foiled in a bid for press reports the deal is Not since 174th-ranked Jimmy court as much as possible. After the oldest Slam semi-finalist his second US Open title in four worth in the region of four Connors reached the 1991 quar- that he started slowing down a since Jimmy Connors at age 39 time Grand Slam champion seasons, said he did not think to five million euros ($4.3m ter-finals had New York seen so little bit,” Dimitrov said. at the 1991 US Open. Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (8/6), 6-3, Medvedev would be holding the to $5.5m). lowly a figure on the ATP ratings “It’s a best of five sets. Any- Medvedev defeated three- 3-6, 6-1 to reach his first major trophy on Sunday.

Verstappen and Gasly to start at back of grid in Italy Juve’s Chiellini out six Reuters | Monza, Italy twice this season and is third in the Formula One championship. months after surgery ed Bull’s Max Verstappen The Dutch youngster retired and Toro Rosso’s Pierre on the opening lap last week- Reuters | Rome the majority of the campaign. RGasly will start Sunday’s end in Belgium after a colli - The Italy international Italian Grand Prix at the back sion with Alfa Romeo’s Kimi uventus captain Giorgio is likely to return in March, of the grid due to power unit Raikkonen. JChiellini has been ruled out meaning he could be fit for the changes, engine partners Honda Verstappen’s team mate Alex- for around six months after Champions League quarter-fi- said yesterday. ander Albon and Toro Rosso’s undergoing surgery on a nals, Both will use Honda’s latest Daniil Kvyat used the new pow- torn knee if Ju- ‘Spec 4’ unit, taking them be- er unit at Spa-Francorchamps, ligament, the ventus yond their engine allocation for with similar penalties. Italian Seria A make it the season. “I think it can be alright to champions have that far. “For their first race with Spec overtake,” Verstappen told re- said. 4, Gasly and Verstappen will porters in Spa when asked about Centre back Chiel- therefore take grid penalties the likelihood of starting at the lini, 35, sustained the and start from the back of grid, back in Monza. “Even if you injury during a training but we believe they can still race Red Bull’s Max Verstappen during qualifying at Belgium GP start from the back I don’t think session last Friday, with new strongly on Sunday,” said Hon- it’s a big deal. signing Matthijs de Ligt re- da’s F1 technical director Toyo- Verstappen a better chance in The Japanese Grand Prix, “If you start from the back you placing him in the Juventus haru Tanabe in a statement. Singapore later in the month Honda’s home race, is also com- probably won’t catch the top lineup in their 4-3 win over By taking penalties at Mon- where grid position is more ing up in October. four. Everything behind that I Napoli last weekend. za, the fastest track on the important and overtaking is Verstappen, who turns 22 at think it’s possible to catch up “Giorgio Chiellini under- calendar, Red Bull aim to give difficult. the end of September, has won with.” went surgery to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee,” Juventus said in a statement on Tuesday. “The intervention, per- Laporte undergoes operation on injured knee formed at the Hochrum clin- AFP | London late in the first-half of City’s 4-0 Should Laporte be absent for ic in Innsbruck by professor win over Brighton on Saturday af- a prolonged period, he will be Christian Fink in the presence anchester City defender Ay- ter a clash with the visitors’ Adam badly missed with centre-back of the Juventus club doctor, Mmeric Laporte has undergone Webster. one of the few positions Dr. Tzouroudis, was perfectly knee surgery that is expected to “Aymeric Laporte has undergone where City are not blessed successful. keep the centre-back sidelined for surgery on his knee after damaging with great strength in depth. “The expected recovery at least a couple of months. his cartilage and lateral meniscus They did not buy a re- time is around 6 months.” Laporte had been in line to make during Saturday’s win over Bright- placement for departed Juve have won their his international debut with France on,” City said in a statement without former captain Vincent opening two league this week after his exceptional form giving a timeframe for Laporte’s Kompany in the sum- matches of the season for the Premier League champions return. mer transfer window and as they chase their over the past year was finally re - “The surgery, carried out by Dr midfielder Fernandinho had to fill Aymeric ninth consecutive Giorgio warded with a first call-up by Didier Ramon Cugat in Barcelona, was suc- that position against Brighton with Laporte top-flight title but Chiellini Deschamps since March 2017. cessful and a more detailed progno- John Stones also sidelined by they must do so now However, he was stretchered off sis will be provided in due course.” injury. without Chiellini for