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Expert: War on Iran? ‘Kiss the Quds Force chief: Every year Iran global economy goodbye’

POLITICAL TEHRAN – If geopolitical tensions with desk facing a new sedition Iran continue to escalate, we could be headed POLITICAL TEHRAN — Over the chief of the headquarters, Hassan Polar- for a full scale war with catastrophic consequences on the deskpast forty years, each ak, as head of the center’s financial unit, economy, according to Gerald Celente, economic expert and year the Islamic Republic has been fac- Fars reported. publisher of The Trends Journal. ing a new sedition, the commander of Polarak worked as an adviser to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps ex- Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri for tra-territorial branch, the Quds Force, several months in 2016. has said, emphasizing the role the clergy The Headquarters for Reconstruction play in leading the country through the of the Holy Shrines has been active in harsh times. Iraq since 2003, when it was established Speaking at a clerical event in the cen- based on advice by Ayatollah Khamenei. tral city of Kerman on Saturday, Qassem Its mission is to reconstruct and renovate Soleimani said the Islamic Republic is holy Shia sites in Iraq. already past “major seditions”. The headquarters’ activities in Iraq have In particular, Soleimani pointed to been officially defined as “religious and the role of Imam Khomeini during and urban development activities in Iraq.” It is after the Islamic revolution and now by active in various Iraqi cities including Najaf Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. and Karbala, where major Shia shrines He also said, “There is a fundamental are located. It also has an office in Syria difference between the Shia clergy and that is tasked with the reconstruction of others, namely the fact that the Shias Shia shrines in that country. “When you have people that we are actually listening to, do not have stratified categorization of Some 3,000 Iranians are said to be with brains the size of Bolton and Pompeo, you know we’re clerics.” working with the headquarters in Iraq. in trouble. And you know, when all else fails, they’ll take “Quite to the contrary, the [Shia] cler- The development projects usually you to war,” Celente told Kitco TV in an interview on Friday. gy propagates abolition of stratification, combine religious activities with tour- “If things keep heating up, and the people in power keep unless on basis of virtue.” ism, placing hotels, restaurants, shops needing pressure to change things and directions, for In his capacity as commander of the former Kerman mayor Mohammad Jalal- Reconstruction of the Holy Shrines in Iraq. and parking areas next to refurbished whatever mental derangement they have in their minds, Quds Force, Soleimani recently appointed ma’ab as new chief at the Headquarters for Soleimani also appointed the former shrines. this could blow up against Iran and Iran is not going to put up with being attacked.” Oman’s Bin Alawi holds talks with Zarif in Tehran Iran should sell its oil: POLITICAL TEHRAN — Omani Foreign Minister ‘All countries must follow intl. navigation law’ deskYusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah held talks in In a separate meeting with the Omani foreign minister British ambassador Tehran on Saturday with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad on Saturday, Ali Shamkhani, Iran’s secretary of Supreme Javad Zarif. There were no details of the talks. National Security Council, said all countries must follow POLITICAL TEHRAN — British Ambassador to Tehran The Omani Foreign Ministry had announced that this the international law of navigation. deskRobert Macaire has said that Iran should sell visit was within the framework of bilateral relations, con- He noted that Iran’s seizure of the British oil tanker was its oil and Britain supports legitimate trade of Iran’s oil. sultations between the two countries and recent regional “legal” and in line with navigation law while Britain’s act in “We support legitimate trade of Iran’s oil and consider it a part developments. seizing Iran’s oil was “piracy”. of legitimate economic activities of Iran. We think Iran should be Alawi, whose country has acted as an intermediary Alawi said all countries should avoid any action in able to sell its oil and this issue should be told to the United States,” between Iran and the United States in the past, made a the Strait of Hormuz which causes crisis and imposes he told the Etemad daily in an interview published on Saturday. similar visit to Iran in May. cost all on sides. He noted, “We have clearly said that we support the JCPOA The visit took place as tensions have been escalating [the 2015 nuclear deal] and removal of sanctions is a part of the ‘No disturbance allowed in the Strait of Hormuz’ in the Persian Gulf region. JCPOA which makes it possible for Iran to sell its oil. This is our Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas After the meeting, Zarif wrote a post on his Twitter page position which we have announced to the United States clearly.” Araghchi said on Tuesday that Iran will not let disturbance that read saying, “Very pleased to host my distinguished friend U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew Washington in May in shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Oman’s FM, in Tehran today. Oman’s FM (L) and Shamkhani embrace each other 2018 from the JCPOA, which was “Iran will make any effort to maintain security in this Discussed effects of the US’ #EconomicTerrorism on Iran; reached between Iran and six world region, especially in the Strait of Hormuz, and will not allow bilateral relations, regional developments & security in the After a meeting with the powers in 2015. any disturbance in shipping in this sensitive region,” he said Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.” Afterwards, Washington re-im- Omani foreign minister, during a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves The United States has sent aircraft carriers, B-52 bombers, posed sanctions on Iran that had Le Drian in Paris. F-22 fighter jets, and several hundred troops to the region Zarif said in a tweet that been lifted under the deal and or- The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway through which to counter what it claims Iran’s threats to the interests of he “discussed effects of the dered new ones. a fifth of the world’s crude oil supplies and a quarter of America and its regional allies. On April 22, the U.S. an- U.S economic terrorism on liquefied natural gas shipments flow. The tension is simmering as Iranian forces on July 19 nounced that Washington has Sweden’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Wednes- impounded a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hor- Iran; bilateral relations, decided not to extend waivers day announcing it is conducting talks with Iran and Britain muz for involvement in an accident with an Iranian fishing allowing the remaining importers regional developments over the Swedish-owned, British-flagged oil tanker seized by boat, after the tanker ignored distress calls. The seizure took to continue buying oil from Iran. and security in the Persian Iran to de-escalate regional tension, according to Reuters. place 15 days after British forces impounded a supertanker The waivers ended on May 2. “Sweden is concerned by developments in the Strait carrying the Iranian oil in Gibraltar. Britain captured the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz On May 8, exactly one year of Hormuz. For Sweden and the EU it is vital that free- supertanker by claiming that it was transporting oil to Syria after the U.S. withdrew from the and the Gulf of Oman.” dom of navigation is protected. Given the very serious in violation of EU sanctions. multi-nation nuclear agreement, Iran announced a partial with- situation in the region, it is also important that the Sources who have talked on condition of anonymity been fully within international maritime rules. drawal from some aspects of the pact, saying that the country measures taken help to ease tensions,” the Foreign have said the main goal of the Omani chief diplomat’s trip “Unlike the piracy in the Strait of Gibraltar, our action would no longer adhere to some of the limits on its nuclear Ministry said in a statement. to Tehran is to help settle the current oil tanker standoff in the Persian Gulf is to uphold int’l maritime rules. As I activities. It also threatened to step up uranium enrichment “Sweden is conducting a dialogue at various levels between Iran and Britain. said in NY, it is IRAN that guarantees the security of the if an agreement is not made within 60 days to protect it from with the UK, Iran and other relevant stakeholders... and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a tweet on Persian Gulf & the Strait of Hormuz. UK must cease being the sanctions’ effects. we hope to find a resolution to the issues and de-escalate July 20, said Iran’s conduct towards the British tanker had an accessory to #EconomicTerrorism of the US.” In follow-up to that deadline, on July 7 Iran announced that it the tense situation.” has started enriching uranium to a higher purity than the 3.67% as the Europeans missed the 60-day deadline to devise a concrete mechanism to protect the country from the U.S. sanctions. Russia urges UK, France and Germany to uphold nuclear deal obligations However, Iran has said if the remaining parties take concrete By staff and agency has said Europe’s support for the nuclear On July 16, Leader of the Islamic Revolution steps to shield the country from sanctions it will reverse its decisions. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov deal remains just on the paper. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, “As stated by ‘Europeans make any effort to implement JCPOA’ has called on Iran to exercise restraint and According to the JCPOA, which put limits our foreign minister, who works hard, Europe Ambassador Macaire also said that the Europeans are making urged the UK, France and Germany to meet on Iran’s nuclear activities, economic and has had eleven commitments, none of which any effort to implement the JCPOA and make sure that Iran is their obligations under the 2015 nuclear deal, financial sanctions against Iran must be it has met. The foreign minister, despite his gaining economic benefits of the deal. known as the JCPOA. terminated. diplomatic considerations, is clearly stating INSTEX – the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges - is a Speaking at a BRICS foreign ministers On May 8, exactly one year after the U.S. that. But what did we do? We acted based on European special purpose vehicle aimed at facilitating legitimate meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Lavrov said the withdrew from the multi-nation nuclear agree- our commitments, and even beyond that.” trade between Europe and Iran. U.S. steps against Iran has led to a harsh ment and reimposed sanctions on Iran, Tehran Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated that Iran The European Union announced on June 28 that INSTEX escalation in the Persian Gulf region, ac- announced a partial withdrawal from some continued to stay committed to the JCPOA has gone into effect. cording to Anadolu news agency. aspects of the pact, saying that the country despite the fact that the Europeans violated the Tehran says the mechanism is far short of Iran’s expectation. If the U.S. manages to break the Iran would no longer adhere to some of the limits to devise a concrete mechanism to protect international agreement and yet demanded Iran insists the mechanism should include Iran’s oil purchases. nuclear deal, it will strike a severe blow at on its nuclear activities. It also threatened to the country from the U.S. sanctions. Iran to keep its promises. Majid Takht Ravanchi, Iran’s permanent representative to the regime of non-proliferation of nuclear step up uranium enrichment if an agreement Iran says a reduction in its nuclear “Now that we have started to reduce our the United Nations, has likened INSTEX to a “beautiful car weapons, he added. is not made within 60 days to protect it from commitments is based on Paragraph 36 commitments, they step forward. They are without gasoline”. France, Germany, and the UK, the three the sanctions’ effects. of the JCPOA. very insolent, and they have not abided by “The current situation of INSTEX does not suffice. This mech- European parties to the JCPOA, issued a In follow-up to that deadline, on July 7 (Paragraph 36 provided a mechanism to their eleven commitments. We have just anism without money is like a beautiful car without gasoline,” he statement on July 14 reiterating their sup- Iran announced that it has started enriching resolve disputes and allows one side, under started to reduce some of our commitments, told reporters on June 29. port for the deal. uranium to a higher purity than the 3.67% as certain circumstances, to stop complying with and this process will surely continue,” the Secretary General of the European External Action Service Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani the Europeans missed the 60-day deadline the deal if the other side is out of compliance.) Leader asserted. (EEAS) Helga Schmid said on July 11 that countries outside the European Union will join INSTEX. According to AP, she said that beyond the 10 EU nations that are already part of the system, she could “share with you that Tehran, Moscow to cooperate on non-ionizing radiation safety more, also non-EU member states, will join.” POLITICAL TEHRAN – Iran and Russia will be radiation, including cellular antennas, IRNA reported. Apart from the three EU member nations that are party to the deskcooperating in non-ionizing radiation Grigoryev holds the highest scientific medal of the Rus- deal - Britain, Germany and France - seven more EU member safety, a division of the nuclear science, according sian Academy of Sciences and has specialized in scientific states have recently committed to take part. to the outcome of a recent meeting between officials and research activities for over 25 years. France, Germany, and the UK, the three European parties on the two sides. He has been a member of the World Health Organization’s to the JCPOA, issued a statement on July 14 reiterating their Oleg Grigoryev, the chairman of the Russian Non-Ion- Committee of IAC-EMF since 2005 as the representative support for the deal. izing Radiation Protection Committee, on Saturday met of the Russian Federation. Former British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt said that the with the head of Iran’s Center for Nuclear Safety System He traveled to Iran at the invitation of the Center for nuclear deal is not dead “yet”. Hojjatollah Salehi to discuss venues for cooperation. Nuclear Safety System of Iran to participate in a scientific According to the BBC, he said that there is a “small window” During the meeting, the two sides emphasized the ex- seminar in line with exchanging the latest scientific findings to save the nuclear deal. pansion of cooperation in the field of safety of non-ionizing and the transfer of Russia’s experience in the field. Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok also said that “it is still not too late” to save the JCPOA. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said that Europe has to remain united in trying to preserve the nuclear deal. UK daily warns Iranian military strength may overpower British forces amid tensions “The Europeans have to stay united on this issue,” Reuters (Press TV) — The UK’s Daily Express paper The report cited data released by the Global service, nearly double the amount of people The comparison is, however, far from quoted Le Drian as saying. has published a report, featuring a “shock Fire Power (GFP) group, demonstrating that available to the UK. being a comprehensive one, relying solely Margot Wallstrom, Sweden’s foreign minister, said, “We will chart”, illustrating that Iranian military Iran held a better standing among much of The article also highlighted that Iran en- on a rudimentary and numerical analy- continue to talk to the Americans as well about how counterpro- strength may overpower that of Britain in the criteria commonly used to compare a joyed the advantage of a significantly higher sis of military strength. The comparison ductive this is and we’re not helped by further escalation of the various key aspects. country’s potential strength for a potential daily oil production rate, nearly five times that also leaves out asymmetrical military sort of conflict between the U.S. and Iran.” “A comparison of the UK and Iran’s mil- military standoff. of Britain, adding that GFP analysts branded capabilities, a key factor in Iran’s defense According to TASS, German Minister of State for Europe Mi- itary strength shows Britain falling behind The paper highlighted that Iran benefited oil resources as the “lifeblood” needed to doctrine. chael Roth said, “Violating the nuclear agreement is completely when it comes to manpower, land and naval from a superior number of military person- sustain military campaigns. The UK paper published the report citing unacceptable for us. As the European Union, we should speak strength and petroleum resources,” reported nel, combat tanks, naval and artillery assets, The paper noted, however, that Britain had fears of a probable military confrontation with one voice on the matter.” the paper on Saturday. along with nearly 40 million people fit for more superior air power compared to Iran. between the two countries. TECHNOLOGY

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Solving Persian Gulf crises Ambassador Baeidinejad censures entails collective wisdom: envoy

POLITICAL TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Ecuador Jeremy Hunt’s Iran policy deskhas said solving the crises facing the Persian Gulf region requires multilateral efforts and collective wisdom. POLITICAL TEHRAN – Iranian advised UK ships “to stay out of” the Strait It is vital to discuss the Persian Gulf issue with figures who deskAmbassador to London of Hormuz “for an interim period.” can contribute to resolving the challenges in the region, Saadat Hamid Baeidinejad has criticized former In another tweet on Saturday, Baeidine- Aghajani said, Mehr reported. British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt for jad said, “Mr. Hunt also wasn’t able to help increasing Tehran-London tensions, saying Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe’s release, as he Hunt missed the chance to help Nazanin confused his role as a diplomat with that Zaghari Ratcliffe’s release. of a politician whose rhetoric is designed “During Foreign Secy Hunt’s tenure, to satisfy the public. Had he continued the the UK’s Iran policy was an abject failure; diplomacy his predecessor started, her case increasing tension and culminating in con- might’ve been resolved.” frontation in the Persian Gulf after the UK’s Zaghari-Ratcliffe, 38, has been imprisoned illegal confiscation of Iranian oil. Major efforts in Iran for more than three years on charges needed to de-escalate, and to move toward of trying to orchestrate a soft overthrow of better understanding,” Baeidinejad said in the Islamic Republic. a tweet on Saturday. Last month, her husband announced that On July 4, British Royal Marines in Gibral- she had begun a new hunger strike to protest tar stormed the Iran-operated supertanker against her detention. Grace 1 off the coast of Gibraltar, seizing the The hunger strike was followed by dem- 300,000-ton vessel based on the accusation onstrators protesting outside the Iranian He made the remarks at a meeting on Friday, attended by that it was carrying oil to Syria in possible embassy in London while blocking the en- Ecuadorian professors, diplomats, media people and manag- violation of the European Union’s sanctions trance to the building. ers of think-tanks on the situation in the region and the U.S. on the war-torn Arab country. “A few demonstrators continue to block destructive intervention. Iran condemned the seizure of the tanker today sole entrance of Iran’s Embassy in Lon- The envoy criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive as “maritime piracy”, vowing to employ all don and prevented the diplomats to enter into policies toward Tehran, saying, since Trump took office more than its political and legal capacities to secure the the building,” Baeidinejad said in a tweet on two years ago, Washington has shown various violent behaviors release of the vessel and uphold its rights. June 16. “Saturdays and Sundays are working against other countries. Iran also denied that the supertanker was London further escalated when Iranian forces accident with an Iranian fishing boat, after days in Iran and diplomatic staff arrange The U.S. attempt to create a war coalition with neighboring carrying oil to Syria. impounded a British-flagged oil tanker in the tanker ignored distress calls. some parts of their work with their capital countries, its unilateral withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, Last week, tensions between Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz for involvement in an After the incident, the British government in these two days.” signing big arms contracts to turn the region into a big bomb, imposing sanctions against Iran which are the signs of economic terrorism, and sending more troops to the region, as well as using psychological, intelligence and cyberwar against Iran and breaching Iranians fully ready to confront IRGC border guard killed in clashes the territorial integrity and political borders are among the U.S. warmongering and hostile activities, the ambassador explained. aggressors with terrorists Aghajani also described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- POLITICAL TEHRAN – The dep- POLITICAL TEHRAN– An IRGC tanyahu as one of the main opponents of stability in the region, deskuty commander of the deskborder guard was saying he was after annulling the nuclear deal since the very Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) killed on Friday during clashes with beginning of its implementation. for coordination affairs said on Saturday terrorist groups in Iran’s western He also criticized Saudi Arabia and the UAE for their positions that the Islamic Republic and the proud province of Kurdistan. that clearly undermine the regional interests. nation of Iran are fully prepared to defend In a statement, the IRGC said the The ambassador emphasized that mutual understanding and the country’s territories and confront any serviceman, named Seyyed Hadi Ojagh, respecting the sovereignty of other states will be vital as well as aggressor. was injured in the clashes in the city removing sanctions in helping improve the region’s situation. Pointing to the failure of conspiracies of Sarvabad and later died en route hatched by the enemies against Iran since to the hospital. the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, A number of terrorists were also Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi killed and wounded while a large said today the enemies have no power to al warnings, by the IRGC, which the U.S. amount of their weapons and am- The IRGC announced that another confront the Islamic Republic. had, in a belligerent move, designated as a munition were destroyed, the state- terrorist team that came to support Iran-France relations “The enemies are totally drained and terrorist organization.The intruding drone ment said. the first cell were also disbanded on we should make use of their mistakes and was reportedly downed by homegrown air It added that forces of the IRGC July 3. Also a terrorist attack claimed undergo rapprochement errors as an opportunity to advance our big defense missile system “Khordad-3rd”. launched a manhunt after a number the lives of three IRGC servicemen on goals,” Naqdi said, according to Tasnim. “Those who guided the drone received of the terrorists managed to run away. July 9 in Piranshahr, West Azarbai- TEHRAN (IRNA) – Iranian embassy in Paris said that Iran-France The remarks came against the backdrop the warnings but did not care. Given that In recent weeks, several clashes jan Province.The IRGC is tasked with relations have undergone rapprochement in light of presidential of rising tensions between Iran and certain the drone breached Iran’s airspace, the between IRGC and terrorists have protecting Iran’s northwestern and contacts and consultations to save the Joint Comprehensive Plan Western countries, the U.S. in particular. aerospace unit of the Islamic Revolution broken out in western borders. southeastern borders. of Action (JCPOA). The Tehran-Washington tensions Guards Corps shot it down,” Amir Ali On July 2, IRGC forces dismantled Last week, two IRGC soldiers were The Iranian embassy in a Twitter thread referred to various escalated in recent months, especially Hajizadeh, commander of the aerospace a terrorist cell in the region while they killed in an armed clash with a group phone conversations between President Hassan Rouhani and his after a U.S. drone intruded into Iranian unit of the IRGC, said while exhibiting the were trying to infiltrate into Iranian of terrorists in the southeastern prov- French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and also those between airspace and was shot down, after sever- drone’s wreckage. territories. ince of Sistan-Balouchestan. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and France’s Jean-Yves Le Drian as examples of indices in drawing the prospect of new chapters in two countries relations. Italy after de-escalation of tensions in Persian Gulf, ambassador says POLITICAL TEHRAN–Italian Under these conditions the first thing to that only negotiation “can solve the current deskAmbassador to Tehran do is to lay the basis for mutual confidence crisis, which requires finding a formula that Giuseppe Perrone has said his country’s between the parties and trigger a virtuous would permit Iran to sit at the negotiation goal is to reduce the tensions in the Per- circle which is not there yet, he said. table, which is a shared objective in the in- sian Gulf, calling on Tehran to return to A virtuous circle whereby Iran goes back to ternational community.” implementing the 2015 nuclear agreement implementing the nuclear deal and in return Perrone also said INSTEX is an instru- which was unilaterally ditched last year by receives the economic benefits that descend ment with good potential but by itself is by the United States. from that deal, he added. no means sufficient, nor would it represent “Our objective for sure is reducing tension The Italian envoy also said by nature that change in paradigm that is required by because what’s happening in the Persian negotiation implies a quid pro quo, adding Iran to normalize the situation. Gulf is the symptom of a wider crisis, where every action generates a counter-reaction Ambassador Perrone says INSTEX is an with the risk of provoking further conflict,” instrument with good potential but by Perrone told ADNKRONOS news agency It also pointed to exchange of diplomatic delegations like on the sidelines of a conference attended itself is by no means sufficient, nor would Macron’s senior diplomatic aide Emmanuel Bonne, Marielle de by Italian ambassadors to other countries, it represent that change in paradigm that is Sarnez, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French which took place last week in Rome. National Assembly, Member of the French National Assembly required by Iran to normalize the situation. Anne Genetet and also recent visit made by Iranian Deputy For- eign Minister Abbas Araqchi to deliver President Rouhani’s mes- sage to Macron, saying all these elements show that the mutual understanding and the increasing interaction between the two countries which enjoy historical commonalities can bring about Iran should welcome de-escalation gesture with Arab neighbors, MP says benefits in bilateral and multilateral levels for two countries in regional and international arenas. POLITICAL TEHRAN - Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, safe harbor for our neighbors,” he noted. The efforts made by President Rouhani and Macron which are deska member of the Majlis National Security Among the six countries member to the Persian Gulf Cooper- based on mutual understanding and taking advantage of open and Foreign Policy Committee, is of the opinion that Arab ation Council, Iran enjoys good relationship with Oman, Qatar, diplomacy window will reinforce multilateralism, peace, stabil- countries in the Persian Gulf region are seeking to de-esca- and Kuwait. ity and security, it noted.What increases the weight, credibility late tension in the region, a movement which he says Iran Iran also had good relationship with Saudi Arabia, the United and the importance of such contacts is taking advantage of the should welcome. Arab Emirates and Bahrain. However, Saudi Arabia and the UAE background of relations and effective diplomacy for building a “We should move towards de-escalation. Tension is a changed their policy toward Iran as Tehran seriously entered nu- better world, it said. reality in Iran’s foreign policy. Iran has many enemies that clear negotiations with the 5+1 countries – the five permanent This is a difficult but achievable mission to reduce the tensions naturally cause tension. This situation should be managed. members of the UN Security Council plus Germany – to end more resulted by the unilateral policies of those who lack wisdom, arms This is the opposite pint of Trump’s policy of increasing ten- than a decade of nuclear standoff with the West. Saudi Arabia was dealers, advocates of violence, sponsors of war and terrorism, sion,” he told ISNA in an interview published on Saturday. so unhappy with the negotiations that it even sent its then foreign Iranian diplomatic mission said. He noted, “Today, certain countries such as Saudi Arabia minister Saudi al-Faisal to Vienna, the venue of the talks, in No- Meanwhile, Iranian Ambassador to France Bahram Qassemi and the Emirates [the United Arab Emirates] have adopted vember 2014 to undermine the process of nuclear negotiations. emphasized the fact that diplomacy and negotiations have al- a different stance which shows a kind of green light to de-es- Saudi Arabia and the UAE are also unhappy with Iran which ways been important for Iran’s foreign policy, saying French calate tension in the region. These countries have reached has strongly criticized their senseless war on fellow Arab nation President Emmanuel Macron can play a major role in reduc- the conclusion that insecurity in the region harms them.” of Yemen. Iran has also condemned the Saudi suppression of ing current tensions.In a Twitter message released at the same Abdullah al-Muallemi, the Saudi envoy to the United pro-democracy movements in Bahrain. time when Macron’s senior diplomatic aide Emmanuel Bonne was in Tehran, Qassemi referred to Macron as president of an Nations, said on July 18 that Saudi Arabia seeks “diplomatic Republic, which will be to the benefit of all regional countries In addition, the relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia important European country and as Iran’s traditional partner interactions” with Iran. and Muslims,” Jamali Nobandegani told ISNA in an interview started nosediving with the new leadership in Riyadh. Saudi Crown in political and economic fields and urged him to understand “Saudi Arabia does not want war with Iran, neither in published on Friday.The MP said Iran and Saudi Arabia have a Prince Mohammed bin Salman has used the worst insults against the sensitive international and regional situation and to play Yemen and nor anywhere else,” the Mehr news agency quot- common religion and have joint borders,” he said. Iran and compared Iran to the Nazi Germany.Donald Trump, an important part in de-escalation while taking advantage of ed him as saying.Mohammad Javad Jamali Nobandegani, He added that Iran has always “extended hands of friendship a real estate magnate who took the helm at the White House in France’s diplomatic position. the deputy chairman of the Majlis National Security and to its neighbors”, citing Qatar as an example in which Iran opened 2016, has also misused the frosty relationship between Iran and He added that diplomacy and negotiations have always been Foreign Policy Committee, has said that Saudi Arabia can its arms to the country when it was surrounded from land, sea and Saudi Arabia to sell more arms to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. the important bases of Iran’s foreign policy. be a “strategic partner” of Iran if it abandons following the air by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has Qassemi noted that political dynamism and diplomatic moves United States. “Iran has always announced that it has no fundamental problem proposed non-aggression pact with regional Arab states to in the framework of the recent measures taken by France is of great “If Saudi Arabia abandons animosity and stops blindly obey- with its neighbors and extends hands of friendship to them. As a invalidate claims by the Trump administration that Iran is position among French elites and scholars in foreign policy field. ing America it can have a good strategic partner like the Islamic powerful country in the Persian Gulf region, we are ready to be a a threat to its southern Arab neighbors. I N T E R IN N A T T E I RO NN A A T L I OD NA AI L Y D A I L Y 4 4 ECONOMYADVERTISEMENTS JULYJULY 28, 28, 2019 2019

STOCK MARKET Iran to increase commercial TEDPIX 252275.5 IFX 3306.11 Sources: tse.ir, Ifb.ir attachés in region 1 “Encouraging exports is not, in the trade aspects of this industry and it is any way, in contrast with domestic market provisioned to have various organizations CURRENCIES management, in fact it will consequently and institutions under order. encourage production and leads to an inde- According to Modares, Export Guaran- USD 42,000 rials pendent and active economy,” Modares said. tee Fund of Iran (EGFI), Institute for Trade Studies and Research, E-commerce Center, EUR 46,768 rials The official stressed the fact that his office will take all necessary measures to support Iran National Carpet Center, Iran Trade Pro- GBP 52,003 rials non-oil exports and to control imports to motion Organization (TPO), Government limit them to the commodities which can’t Trading Corporation of Iran, and Iran’s state AED 11,437 rials be produced inside the country. feed agency SLAL are going to be under this Source: cbi.ir According to the official, during the past deputy office. Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, As for managing the domestic market, the 2019) the industry ministry banned imports official noted that the ministry would focus of some commodities into the country to on three major aspects of supply, distribution COMMODITIES support domestic production. and supervision. In June 2018, the minister ordered for- The official noted that the ministry has Brent $63.37/b bidding imports of 1,339 kinds of goods, defined a list of 100 commodity items which WTI $56.20/b classified in four groups, since they had includes basic goods and major commodities similar domestic rivals. which are needed in people’s everyday life, OPEC Basket $64.55/b Earlier this month, 148 new commodities in order to focus on managing the market based on the supply and demand of these Gold $1,418.50/oz were also added to the ministry’s black list to rise the number of such items to 1487. priority items. Silver $16.41/oz Some banned products include home “Following such imports limiting policies, holding exhibitions, registering trade marks “Even steel, cement, household appliances, appliances, textile products, footwear and the country’s imports fell 22 percent in the in the neighboring countries, supporting the and animal feeds are placed alongside other Platinium $868.60/oz leather products, furniture, healthcare prod- past Iranian calendar year of 1397 compared country’s private sector and the companies basic goods in this list,” he said. Sources: oilprice.com, Moneymetals.com ucts, some machineries and etc. to its preceding year,” he said. which are active in the exports area. Modares further stated that his office will According to Modares, implementation Modares further mentioned some of Elsewhere in his remarks the official closely supervise the market in all steps of of such limiting rules for goods which can be other programs that the deputy trade office noted that the new deputy of trade, which the way including supply and distribution, produced inside the country could prevent will follow in order to increase foreign trade, has been defined recently in the ministry of to make sure that the people’s needs are met and the inflation is controlled. Govt.’s 4 strategies to outflow of billions of dollars. including exchanging trade delegations, Industry, Mining and Trade, is going to cover compensate for budget deficit approved TCCIMA voices Iran’s readiness for bolstering trade with Belarus ECONOMY TEHRAN – Head of Tehran Chamber of The official further mentioned the two countries’ joint deskCommerce, Industries, Mines and Agri- economic committee meeting which is due to be held in the ECONOMY TEHRAN– Iranian government’s four upcoming month in Belarus. desk culture (TCCIMA) has voiced Iran’s readiness for boosting suggested strategies to compensate for trade ties with Belarus, TCCIMA portal reported. “Heading a trade delegation, Mohammadreza Modoudi, budget deficit were approved during a session of Supreme As reported, Masoud Khansari, who visited the Euro- head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), will visit Council of Economic Coordination presided by President pean country at the top of a trade delegation, made the Belarus in the upcoming month to attend the Iran-Belarus Hassan Rouhani on Saturday, Fars news agency reported. remarks in an Iran-Belarus business forum which was held Joint Economic Committee meeting,” he said. Transferring government’s assets, using forex reserves, on Wednesday in Minsk. Boosting agricultural cooperation -wing 450 trillion rials The event was attended by senior officials from both Later on Friday, Chairman of Tehran Chamber of Comفselling Islamic bonds, and withdra (about $10.714 billion) from National Development Fund sides including ambassadors of the two countries, officials merce Masoud Khansari and Deputy Minister of Agriculture TCCIMA Head MAsoud Khansari (2nd L) and Iran’s Am- (NDF) were the four mentioned strategies approved in that from chambers of commerce as well as representatives of and Food of the Republic of Belarus Igor Brylo held talks bassador to Belarus Mostafa Oveisi (1st L) attending an session. the two countries’ private sectors. during which the two sides agreed on facilitating exports Iran-Belarus business forum in Minsk on Wednesday During the previous session of the council on July 13, Speaking in the forum, Khansari pointed to Iran and of agricultural products like dried fruits, green house goods along with Chairman of Belarus Chamber of Commerce the amendments on the national Iranian budget plan for Belarus’s potentialities and capabilities, noting that the to Belarus and importing meat from Belarus. and Industry Vladimir Ulakhovich (2nd R). the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21) two countries are in many cases complementary and can In the meeting, Khansari referred to significant quality the current year. had been approved. have wider and more diverse relationships in various areas. of Iranian agricultural products, saying Iran will be able to At the end of the meeting, both sides underlined the The generalities of a modified budget plan which has been “Unfortunately, in the past few years, the volume of fulfill Belarus needs through exports. importance of facilitating exchange of such goods and also restructured in line with the country’s “resilient economy”, bilateral trade between the two countries has declined. The Brylo for his part, said that Iran has exported $3.5 million maintaining joint investment in the agricultural sector, es- were approved. volume of trade can be increased to $1 billion and consider- of agricultural products to Belarus during the first half of pecially in extra-territorial cultivation. The modifications consist of four major parts, which are ing the potentials of the two countries, achieving this goal “sustainable revenue resources”, “effective expenditure”, is not out of reach,” he said. He further stressed that the “promoting stability, development and justice” as well as two countries should make use of the existing capacities “fundamental modifications of budgetary system”. to boost the level of economic cooperation. They are aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on oil Khansari also mentioned Iranian companies’ willing- money and promoting economic stability under the umbrella ness for trade with Belarus, saying that lack of banking term “resistance economy”, ordered by Supreme Leader relations is a major obstacle in the way of trade between of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. the two countries. It was decided in that session that the council would study He called for the two sides to find solutions to overcome the priorities in the amendment plan in its next gathering. this barrier. Meanwhile, Chairman of Belarus Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vladimir Ulakhovich called for making much Manufacturing of more efforts to augment Tehran-Minsk trade to $1 billion. IN THE NAME OF GOD Joint economic committee meeting to be refrigerators, freezers rises held next month ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN BROADCASTING Iran’s Ambassador to Belarus Mostafa Oveisi for his part 16% in a quarter on year said that Iranian Embassy is well-prepared to support the two sides’ businessmen for expanding trade ties. AMENDMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TENDER NO. 98-03/111 ECONOMY TEHRAN– Manufacturing of refrig- Oveisi stressed that the Iranian and Belarus presidents deskerators and freezers in Iran during the have already backed expansion of economic ties between the two countries. first quarter of current Iranian calendar year (March Tender Holder: 21- June 21) has risen 16 percent from that of the same period of time in the previous year, IRNA reported on ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN BROADCASTING (IRIB) Saturday citing the data released by the Ministry of In- dustry, Mining and Trade. Reviving small mines As reported, 250,000 refrigerators and freezers Subject of Two-Stage Tender: have been manufactured during the three-month on agenda Purchase of Equipment for Infrastructure, Storage, Communication, Processing of IRIB Data period of this year, rising from 215,300 in the same 1 In a meeting held on July 2, IMIDRO head called time span of the past year. for the highest presence of private sector in the plan for according to the tender documents. Since the U.S. reimposed sanctions on Iran to pressure reviving and renovating small mines. the country’s economy, Iran has been taking all necessary During the meeting, which was on investigating and re- measures to mitigate the impact of the sanctions and viewing the mentioned plan, Gharibpour said, “The highest Place of Receiving Documents: counter the U.S. actions. presence of mining associations and unions in this plan will Secretariat of Tenders’ Commission, Technical Purchasing (KALA) Dept., Media Technology and Since the U.S. reimposed sanctions on Iran to pressure promote the status of small mines in production, trade and the country’s economy, Iran has been taking all neces- employment.” Development Deputy Office, Bldg. No. 2, IRIB, Jam-e Jam St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran sary measures to mitigate the impact of the sanctions Private sector’s presence in this plan will be resulted in and counter the U.S. actions.Improving and boosting making joint decisions and also performing those decisions domestic production has been one of the major more rapidly, the official noted. Type and Amount of Guarantee for Participating in Tender: strategies that Iran has been following in the past Specific machinery, technology required The amount of USD 71,744 which should be in the form of extendable bank guarantee two years in order to increase its independence. Although, reviving small mines is a plan which seems And to realize this objective, providing the required being followed up seriously and some facilities and supports working capital for the production units and offering them are being offered for it, it should not be ignored that reviving Time and Place of Delivering Priced Bid: facilities is one of the major measures being pursued by those mines requires specific machinery and technology. the government to support these units in this year which And as the owners of the mines do no afford buying those The sealed A, B & C packages/envelopes should be submitted within one main envelope marked with tender is named the year of “Pickup in Production” by Leader of expensive machinery, different methods and approaches the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei. should be adopted in a way that exploiting the small mines number no later than 15 p.m. on Wednesday August 7, 2019 and submitted to the Secretariat of Commission On the occasion of the National Day of Industry (July will be economically viable. of Tenders. 1), Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Reza Rahmani Tackling the above-mentioned limitation, IMIDRO, as mentioned helping production increase a priority of his the only state-run body in this field, has already come to ministry and named some of the plans they have defined act. The organization has provided technical know-how for Time and Place of Opening Envelopes in the ministry for production flourishing. manufacturing of some required equipment and has already The date of opening envelopes A&B is at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday August 11, 2019 in the office of Vice President Referring to this year’s title which is pickup in pro- unveiled three samples for lead, zinc, manganese and bauxite duction, the minister said, “Our focus in this year is to mines, and through a tender it plans to select an investor of IRIB Planning and Financial Resources and opening of envelope C will be after technical evaluation. preserve the current production level, while benefitting and a commercial-industrial company as its partners for the It should be noted that bidders should hold license from the authorized bodies. from the most available capacities; and in this regard, a mass production of mobile units for processing minerals to special program including 35 projects have been prepared.” be used in small mines. “We will spare no effort for strengthening domestic This project will be supported by Mining Investment For more information, please contact the following phone numbers: 0098-21-22166313 production and manufacturing of those parts that are and Activities Insurance Fund. currently imported to the country, through relying on Supporting such projects is economically viable, because It is obvious that cost of publishing shall be borne by the winner of tender. capable domestic manpower in order to tackle the current small mines account for 85 percent of employment in Iran’s [sanction] condition”, he added. mining sector, and half of the country’s minerals output; so Public Relations Dept. of IRIB Removing the barriers in the way of production, re- reviving them will definitely bring fruitful results for domestic viving and renovating industrial units through cooper- industry and it is why the Ministry of Industry, Mining and ation of private sector, elites and university professors Trade and its major mining subsidiary, IMIDRO, are strongly is attached priority by the government and specially by determined and seriously following up implementation of industry ministry, Rahmani stressed. the defined plan for reviving these mines. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 5 JULY 28, 2019 LIFE&SOCIETYENERGYJULY 27, 2019 5 China still ships in Iranian oil despite U.S. Norway looks for bigger role sanctions in European gas markets ENERGY TEHRAN – China is still that they will continue purchasing oil from deskimporting oil from Iran Iran.In early May, Chinese Commerce Min- By Tsvetana Paraskova despite the reimposition of U.S. sanctions on istry announced the country’s opposition to the country, Bloomberg reported on Friday unilateral U.S. sanctions against Iran, saying Norway’s oil and gas major Equinor — which provides around 25 citing official customs data. that cutting Iranian oil supplies will only percent of the European Union’s (EU) natural gas demand — aims The Asian country imported 855,638 tons worsen volatility in global energy markets. to play a more active role in selling its natural gas on the European (about 209,000 barrels per day) of crude oil In late May, Reuters reported that Iran market and take advantage of spot market prices where profitable. from Iran in June. delivered 130,000 tons of fuel oil to China That’s the message which Equinor’s top management conveyed As reported, the data adds to speculation despite the U.S. sanctions.Later in June, to the market and analysts regarding natural gas sales on the that Beijing may risk running afoul of Amer- Bloomberg informed that China is still conference call on the Q2 financials this week. ican sanctions to secure crude supplies from importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Most Norwegian gas sold on the European market is delivered the Islamic Republic. from Iran after the U.S. imposed sanctions to Germany, the UK, Belgium, and France, where Norwegian gas All eyes are on China’s oil purchases as on the country’s oil industry.According to accounts for between 20 and 40 percent of total gas consumption. Donald Trump’s administration continues to ship tracking data, the Paris-based energy Despite plans for more exposure to the spot market, Equinor clamp down on companies and individuals researcher Kpler SAS estimated that at least saw in Q2 and will continue to see in Q3 benefits from forward flouting its restrictions. The import-reliant this year, compared with more than 660,000 imports of Iranian oil.Since April when the five supertankers loaded Iranian LPG in sales of its gas, the managers said on the call. Asian nation is one of the few remaining buy- barrels a day in the same period in 2018. In United States announced that buyers of Iranian May and June heading for China. “We have sold and are benefiting then from the long-term ers of Iranian barrels, after other countries late June, China’s Jinxi Refining and Chemical oil should stop purchases by May 1 or face China is Iran’s largest oil customer with gas sales as of this quarter,” Svein Skeie, Equinor’s Senior Vice such as South Korea and Japan halted flows. Complex received a one-million-barrel cargo of sanctions, China has been constantly oppos- imports of 475,000 barrels per day (bpd) President for Performance Management and Analysis, said. China imported about 494,000 barrels a day Iranian oil in the first month after the Trump ing Washington’s policies toward Iran and in the first quarter of this year, according Equinor sold its natural gas at $5.49 per million British ther- of Iranian crude in the first five months of administration ended waivers permitting Chinese officials have repeatedly announced to Chinese customs data. mal units (MMBtu) in Q2, compared to an average price of $4.09 for the UK National Balancing Point (NBP) benchmark price. Equinor’s gas price realizations will still be above the NBP price in Q3, Skeie said. To the spot market IRENEX to hold 5th round of heavy crude oil offering on Tuesday According to Lars Christian Bacher, Equinor’s Executive Vice ENERGY TEHRAN– National Iranian Oil Com- Iran’s petroleum sector took effect (November 4). In the definitely be a lasting move,” Amir Hossein Tebyanian said President and chief financial officer, the “shift that we’re doing is deskpany (NIOC) will offer two million barrels first round, NIOC could sell some 280,000 barrels of crude in a press conference hosted by Mehr news agency at the that we want to expose more to the spot market, and we see that of heavy crude oil at Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX) on oil at $74.85 per barrel. With the daily supply amount of place of the agency in early July. we benefit from having entered into contract more on a season Tuesday, Shana reported. one million barrels, the market wrapped up by selling eight Briefing the press about the procedures and processes ahead than a year ahead, and both for this quarter and we expect The base price for this round of offering, which is the 35,000-barrel cargos of oil on the day. of NIOC’s oil and gas condensate offerings at IRENEX, the the same to happen for third quarter and then gradually that fifth round, is $58.81 per barrel. Offering gas condensate at IRENEX came after the suc- official noted that physical sales of oil at IRENEX is just will fade out.” Buyers can receive their cargo up to three months after cessful offering of crude oil at this market. The first offering the first step and the main goal is to activate other financial “But the shifts to more to the spot market does not limit us. On the transaction, and the delivery of the cargo in other regions was done on February 13, which failed to attract customers. instruments, and offer Iranian crude in the regional stock the contrary, we would like to take a more active role in placing is subject to NIOC approval. And then the turn came to heavy crude. Offering heavy markets. sort of our gas volumes in the market,” Bacher added. Since the U.S.’s withdrew from Iran’s nuclear pact in crude at IRENEX came after NIOC offered light crude at “We will continue offering oil at the IRENEX in order In Q2, Equinor produced more gas than oil and liquids, but May 2018, vowing to drive Iran’s oil exports down to zero, this stock market in eight round. to institutionalize the necessary procedures which are a noted in its results release that the “liquids share of the produc- the Islamic Republic has been taking various measures to National Iranian Oil Company sold 70,000 barrels of prerequisite for improving IRENEX to the level of world tion mix was low in the quarter and will increase going forward.” counter the U.S. actions and to keep its oil exports levels heavy crude oil at IRENEX for the first time on April 30. class stock exchanges.” he said. The higher gas production in Q2 was mostly due to the start-up as high as possible. In the first round one million barrels of heavy crude was According to the official, IRENEX was initially founded in of the Aasta Hansteen gas field, which contributed with around One of the main strategies that Iran chose to execute offered at a base price of $60.68. an attempt to permit the Iranian private sector export crude 60,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd), Equinor said. to help its oil exports afloat has been trying new ways to NIOC’s representative in IRENEX has said that the oil since Washington aims to cut Iran’s oil sales. Aasta Hansteen gas is transported through the Polarled pipeline diversify the mechanism of oil sales, one of which is offering company will continue offering oil at IRENEX, Mehr news However now, foreign buyers have also expressed will- to the Nyhamna terminal for further export to the UK, while oil at the country’s stock market. agency reported. ingness to engage in IRENEX oil offerings and welcoming condensate produced at the field is loaded into tankers and trans- NIOC offered light crude oil at IRENEX first on Octo- “Offering oil and gas condensate in the international the idea, NIOC is preparing necessary bases for them to be ported to the market. ber 28, 2018 just few days before new U.S. sanctions on ring of IRENEX has become a legal obligation, and it will able to do so. Even if overall production in Q2 was relatively stable on the year, Equinor’s financials were impacted by “lower prices, high turnaround activity and some quarter specific items,” the com- pany said. Equinor’s production mix will include more oil once the giant Johan Sverdrup oil field starts up in November. Solar energy becomes biofuel without solar cells “We expect the liquid share of the production mix to come up By Cyril Widdershoven is comparable with indirect processes where is that it is possible to achieve significantly In this study, we utilize their ability to effi- again over the next couple of quarters and even more so when bacteria are fed with sugar, says Pia Lind- higher production, so high that it becomes ciently capture the sun’s energy and bind to Johan Sverdrup comes on stream during November,” Bacher Soon we will be able to replace fossil fuels with berg, Senior Lecturer at the Department of possible to use in production. In practical carbon dioxide in the air, alongside with all said on the analyst call. a carbon-neutral product created from solar Chemistry Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala terms, butanol can be used in the automotive the tools we have to modify cyanobacteria The company had cut investment costs energy, carbon dioxide and water. Research- University. industry as both an environmentally friendly to produce desirable products. Eldar Sætre, Equinor’s president and chief executive, said that ers at Uppsala University have successfully The knowledge and ability to modify cy- vehicle fuel -- fourth generation biofuel -- and The results show that a direct produc- the company had further cut investment costs for Johan Sverdrup’s produced microorganisms that can efficiently anobacteria so they can produce a variety as an environmentally friendly component tion of carbon-neutral chemicals and fuels Phase 1 development by an additional $346 million (3 billion produce the alcohol butanol using carbon of chemicals from carbon dioxide and solar of rubber for tires. In both cases, fossil fuels from solar energy will be a possibility in the Norwegian crowns), bringing total cost reductions to $4.6 billion dioxide and solar energy, without needing energy is emerging in parallel with advances are replaced by a carbon-neutral product future, explains Peter Lindblad, Professor (40 billion crowns) since the development plan was submitted. to use solar cells. in technology, synthetic biology, genetically created from solar energy, carbon dioxide at the Department of Chemistry Ångström “With a planned startup later this year, and faster ramp-up to According to sciencedaily.com, we have changing them. Through a combination of and water. Laboratory at Uppsala University who is reach plateau production during summer next year, the project systematically designed and created a se- technical development, systematic meth- Even larger industries, in all trades, that leading the project. will produce and create substantial value for decades to come,” ries of modified cyanobacteria that gradually ods and the discovery that as more product currently produce high greenhouse gas emis- Research at Uppsala University is part Sætre said in the company’s statement. produced increasing quantities of butanol removed from the cyanobacteria, the more sions from carbon dioxide will be able to of the larger EU Photofuel project being Commenting on Equinor’s Q2 performance, Bernstein analysts in direct processes. butanol is formed, the study shows the way use the process with cyanobacteria to bind coordinated by vehicle manufacturer VW said that the lackluster financials were mostly because of short- When the best cells are used in long-term forward for realizing the concept. carbon dioxide and consequently significantly whose aim is to develop the next gen- term factors and stressed that the update on Johan Sverdrup was laboratory experiments, we see levels of pro- We already know it is possible to produce reduce their emissions. eration of techniques for sustainable the more important takeaway. duction that exceed levels that have been butanol using this process (proof-of-concept). Microscopic cyanobacteria are the most manufacture of alternative fuels in the “That’s where the story just got better today,” Oswald Clint at reported in existing articles. Furthermore, it What researchers have now been able to show efficient photosynthetic organisms on earth. transport sector. Bernstein told the Financial Times. “Capex is reduced by a further $0.35b on the project which is incredible with only three months to go and the ramp-up is now 9 months versus 12 months previously,” Clint noted. (Source: oilprice.com)

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Trump’s Saudi arms Anger at Donald Trump vetoes, deconstructed By William Hartung from Fox News LOBELOG– Donald Trump (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff via Twitter) special counsel Robert Mueller’s appearance Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to By Saeed Sobhani on Capitol Hill, Trump called into Sean Han- share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email this to TEHRAN –A recent poll released on Fox nity’s primetime show on Fox News Thursday a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new News has led to anger by the United States night. Except it wasn’t an interview. “I’m just window)More President Donald Trump. The poll is being going to open it up to you to go wherever released while many of the previous polls have you want with this,” Hannity told Trump at predicted Trump defeat in the presidential the beginning of the call.The president, who election of 2020. By analyzing the current lashed out at reporters on the South Lawn circumstances in the United States, one can after Mueller’s testimony, was still seething see that the coming year will be very difficult over the Russia probe.”It was a disgrace to our for the US President. In this critical period, country,” Trump said. “It was a disgrace from Trump is trying to prevent the American cit- every standpoint and I would say that most izens from concentrating on the turbulent people have never seen anything like it. And atmosphere ruling over the White House. It’s then on top of it, you watch that performance, not still clear that how long Trump can play it was — it was shocking and very sad.” his role in producing cross-sectional crises “This should never happen to another to cover the deep-seated crises in the United president of the United States again,” Trump States, but in spite of the President’s will, the said of the Russia investigation. “This is an game’s about to change.Recently, Trump’s absolute catastrophe for our country. This performance has been seriously under the was a fake witch hunt and it should never focus of American media. be allowed to happen to another president Trump blasts Fox News over poll showing again.”This was treason,” he added. “This him losing to Biden was high crimes.” As Yahoo News reported, A month after In case there’s any confusion, this was Joe Biden was attacked by Sen. Kamala Harris an accusation by Trump, not a confession. over his record on race at the first Democratic Biden slips, maintains edge in Nevada presidential debate, the former vice president primary: poll appears to have steadied himself, according perpetrated by the Lamestream Media in “Since next week’s debate format will As The Hill reported, Former Vice Pres- to new polling released this week. And one Collusion with Crooked and the Democrat give Senator Booker twice as much time to ident Joe Biden saw his lead against other national poll, released by Fox News, appears Party, there can be NO WAY, with the greatest make his attacks than it allows Vice President Democratic presidential contenders drop to As expected, this week President Trump vetoed three Con- to have gotten under President Trump’s skin. Economy in U.S. history, that I can be los- Biden to respond to them, we thought we just six points in the early caucus state of gressional resolutions that would have blocked the sale of tens of According to CNN’s poll of polls, which aver- ing to the Sleepy One,” the president added. would begin to respond now,” said Biden Nevada.Biden has the support of 29 percent thousands of guided bombs and other equipment to Saudi Arabia ages the results of the most recent national “KEEP AMERICA GREAT!” communications director Kate Bedingfeld of voters in the Silver State according to a because of its indiscriminate bombing of civilians in Yemen. In surveys, Biden (30 percent) has opened up Debate preview in a statement this week. Wednesday night new Morning Consult poll first reported on three separate veto messages, the administration presented an a wide lead over Sens. Elizabeth Warren (16 Next week will bring the second round of will also feature former Housing Secretary by The Nevada Independent, a drop from amalgam of all of its worst arguments for continuing to back percent), Bernie Sanders (14 percent) and Democratic primary debates, with 20 can- Juli?n Castro, who also received positive 38 percent from the same poll in May.Sen. the Saudi war effort. Harris (12 percent), who has slipped back didates taking the stage in Detroit over two reviews and a bump in donations from the Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) comes in at second Trump’s veto message on Senate Joint Resolution 36, to fourth place from second. The California nights on CNN. This is almost certainly the first set of debates, along with entrepreneur at 23 percent, though his support dropped which would have blocked the coproduction and transfer of senator shot up to 17 percent in the same last time many candidates will participate Andrew Yang, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Sen. by 2 points. over 64,000 bombs and bomb components to Saudi Arabia, poll immediately following the first debate, (more on that below), so here are a few things Kirsten Gillibrand. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is in at is indicative of the weakness of the administration’s case then trailing Biden by just 8 points. She now to consider going into next week’s event:The As mentioned above, next week is the third with 11.5 percent, a 3.5 percent bump in for continuing to enable mass slaughter by the Saudi-led trails him by 18. biggest question on night one, Tuesday, is final time you’re going to see many of these two months, and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Ca- coalition in Yemen. More encouraging for Team Biden is his whether Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth candidates on a debate stage unless they have lif.) gets 10.5 percent support, a 2.5 percent The main arguments in the veto message are outlined lead in South Carolina, a state in which Harris Warren will fight one another for the support a breakout moment. The threshold to partic- increase since May.No other candidate breaks and refuted below. has campaigned extensively. According to a of progressive voters or instead provide a ipate in September’s debates are a lot higher double digits in the survey. Counter Iran and Its Proxies in the Region: The Houthi Monmouth University survey of likely Dem- united front on the issues where they agree. than the initial forums: 130,000 individual The state’s nominating contest is a crucial rebels are not proxies of Iran. They have their own griev- ocratic primary voters conducted earlier this They will be surrounded by moderates who donors and hitting 2 percent or more in four test for candidates to test their support among ances and their own reasons for fighting, going back dec- week, Biden (39 percent) holds a commanding don’t share their support for Medicare for polls approved by the Democratic National Hispanic voters, who made up just shy of ades and related to their belief that they have been denied advantage over Harris (12 percent), who is all, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar, former Committee. This is the last chance many of 20 percent of the caucus attendees in 2016. political input and economic equity within Yemen by the followed by Sanders (10 percent) and Warren Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and for- the candidates will get in front of a large The survey resembles drops Biden has prior and current regimes. While the Houthi receive some (9 percent). Notably, Biden has retained his mer Rep. John Delaney, meaning plenty national audience, and they’ll be looking for seen in other statewide and national polls weaponry from Iran, they do not take orders from Tehran. strength among African-American voters, of opportunities for the two New England a way to create a viral moment — which is since his faulty debate performance in June If anything, the continued, unbridled U.S. backing of the even over Harris, who is African-American: senators to debate the issue. often achieved by going after a bigger name. when he was confronted by Harris about his Saudi war effort and the humanitarian catastrophe it has He leads there with 51 percent over Harris, If Sanders and Warren work together, The second round of Democratic primary comments about cooperating with segrega- caused will only drive the Houthi closer to Iran than they at 12 percent. perhaps the main point of contention will debates will air on CNN, July 30 and 31 at tionist senators during his time in Congress would otherwise be. And according to a Quinnipiac University come between former Rep. Beto O’Rourke 8 p.m. ET. and past opposition to federally-mandated Enhancing Competitiveness in Key Markets: From the poll released this week, Biden (50 percent) and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Speaking of debates, the Democratic busing as a way to integrate schools.But a beginning of his administration, President Trump has vastly is the only candidate in the Democratic O’Rourke was a favorite of pundits and big National Committee has taken heat from Fox News poll released this week showed exaggerated the benefits to U.S. companies and American field who has more support than Trump donors early in the race, but his fundraising environmentalists and progressives for not him with a lead of 18 points over the rest of workers of arms deals with Saudi Arabia, claiming at one point (42 percent) among voters in Ohio. Trump and poll numbers have slipped while Buttigieg planning a forum focused on global warming the primary field, resembling results from that they would support 500,000 U.S. jobs. The real figure is has a 1-point edge (46 percent to 45 percent) has surged with a lucrative second quarter and climate change. pre-debate surveys.Friday’s survey is also an in the 20,000 to 40,000 range, one-tenth to one-twentieth over Sanders and Warren in Ohio in those of fundraising. Will O’Rourke try to regain Enter CNN, which announced this week ominous sign for former Housing and Urban of Trump’s claim, and less than three one-hundredths of theoretical general election matchups, while ground at Buttigieg’s expense? Tuesday it will host a town hall in September focused Development Secretary Julian Castro, the one percent of the U.S. labor force of roughly 160 million he is tied with Harris there.Biden also has night will also be the primary debate debut on the climate crisis.The Sept. 4 event in New only Hispanic running in the primary, who people. And many of those jobs will be based in Saudi Arabia the edge over Trump in Florida (50 percent of Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, who failed to York City will feature candidates who meet gets 2 percent support.Castro has banked on as a result of coproduction arrangements, like the one for to 41 percent), Pennsylvania (53 percent to qualify for the first set after a late campaign the DNC’s 2 percent polling threshold for its a strong showing at the early caucus to boost Raytheon Paveway bomb components that Senate Joint 42 percent) and even Texas (48 percent to launch and now takes the place of Rep. Eric September debates.Eight candidates have his momentum deeper into the nominating Resolution 36 would have stopped. 44 percent), Quinnipiac found.But the poll Swalwell, who dropped out to focus on his met that threshold so far: Joe Biden, Cory process, though he has consistently found Providing Precision-Guided Munitions to Limit Civilian that caught Trump’s attention was this one. reelection in California. If you enjoyed the Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Amy himself in the middle or bottom tiers of Nevada Casualties in Yemen: This has been a standard argument for According to a Fox News survey released insights of spiritualist and author Marianne Klobuchar, Beto O’Rourke, Elizabeth Warren surveys.The Morning Consult poll surveyed sending guided bombs to Saudi Arabia since the start of its Thursday, Biden leads the president by 10 Williamson the first time around, she’s also and Bernie Sanders.Washington Gov. Jay 749 voters in the first three weeks in July intervention in Yemen in 2015. Unfortunately, there is no points (49 percent to 39 percent) among in the first grouping of candidates. Inslee, whose entire campaign is focused on and has a margin of error of +/- 4 percent. evidence that Saudi Arabia is even attempting to avoid civilian registered voters. Sanders holds a 6-point The potential for fireworks on night two is combating climate change, has not.Inslee Biden campaign taunts Trump with recent targets. The Saudi air force has bombed water treatment advantage over Trump (46 percent to 40 quite high. Former Vice President Joe Biden, will, however, get a chance to debate climate Fox News poll plants, hospitals, marketplaces, civilian neighborhoods, percent), but that’s within the poll’s plus- who continues to lead in most polling, will change at a separate two-day climate-focused Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign weddings, a funeral, and even a school bus, including many or-minus 3-point margin of error.Trump be joined on the stage by two rivals happy forum hosted by the Georgetown Institute tweeted Friday mocking President Trump targets that were explicitly marked as civilian facilities that predictably took the results in stride, with to target his lengthy record. Sen. Kamala of Politics and Public Service in partnership over the results of a new Fox News poll that should not be attacked. Saudi Arabia has possessed U.S. the philosophical calm with which he treats Harris went after Biden’s record on school with MSNBC in September. According to shows the former vice president beating him precision-guided munitions for years, and it has had no all bad news. busing last month and saw a postdebate in- the Daily Beast, “every single presidential in a hypothetical match-up:realDonaldTrump, impact on the civilian death toll caused by the air war. “FoxNews is at it again,” Trump tweeted. crease in polling and fundraising, a likely candidate — Republicans included — has we know you love the polls. We’re glad you Defending U.S. Citizens and Military Personnel in Saudi “So different from what they used to be dur- incentive for her to renew her attacks. Sen. been invited to participate” at the event, saw the latest from Fox: Biden 49%, Trump Arabia: The Houthi-led coalition that is fighting Saudi Arabia ing the 2016 Primaries, & before — Proud Cory Booker, who lags in polling, has been scheduled for Sept. 19 and 20. 39. You’re losing by ten. Have a nice day. and its allies in Yemen has on occasion launched missile Warriors! Now new Fox Polls, which have going at Biden over his record on criminal Trump won’t let Mueller go The Hill has reached out to the Trump strikes across the Saudi border in retaliation for Saudi air always been terrible to me (they had me losing justice policy, including his support for the President Trump’s disdain for Fox News campaign and Fox News for comment.The strikes in Yemen, including one that hit the Riyadh airport, BIG to Crooked Hillary), have me down to 1994 crime bill. Biden’s campaign replied by over its poll results didn’t extend to his fa- boast follows two tweets by Trump lamenting wounding 26 people. Sleepy Joe.” sniping at Booker’s record on crime when vorite talk-show host. In what was billed as the fact that the poll had him losing to Biden, While concerning, these strikes pale in comparison with “Even considering the fact that I have gone he was mayor of Newark, N.J. an exclusive interview a day after former whom he referred to as “Sleepy Joe. the devastating humanitarian crisis in Yemen sparked by through a three year vicious Witch Hunt, the Saudi-UAE-led intervention, which has killed thousands of civilians and put millions at risk of famine. The best way to deal with the cross-border strikes is to end the air war and the strike/counterstrike dynamic that it has fueled, How far can U.S.-Pakistan relations go? not up the ante through continuing attacks on civilians and By Zhao Gancheng equipment for which Pakistan provides the to restore the dole because the South Asian civilian infrastructure in Yemen. optimal route. country is struggling with a weak economy. Stopping Bomb Sales Will Undermine the Peace Process: GLOBALTIMES-Pakistani Prime Minister Without Pakistan’s help, the US would Ahead of the meeting between the two This may be the most cynical argument of all. The Trump Imran Khan paid a three-day visit to the US only be able to access Afghanistan through leaders, Trump said, “All of that money can administration’s unequivocal military support for the Saudi from Sunday to Tuesday at the invitation of the Central Asian countries. If that happens, come back, depending on what we work out.” regime is prolonging the war, not setting the stage for peace. US President Donald Trump. US-Pakistan Washington would be hobbled by Moscow, as Therefore, if economic assistance is restored, If anything, it is Congressional opposition to the war that ties have witnessed setbacks in recent years. most of these countries are under the Russian it will signal further cooperation between has helped get the Saudi/UAE-backed government to the In early 2018, Washington suspended $1.3 sphere of influence. the two countries to deal with Afghanistan. peace table, however difficult the process may be, and helped billion economic aid to Islamabad. Then why Currently, the Trump administration is trying Second, since Khan became the prime persuade the UAE to scale back its involvement in the war. would Trump invite Khan to Washington? to negotiate with Taliban on pulling troops out minister, the US has not had a clear picture Congressional opponents of the provision of U.S. arms What did they discuss? of Afghanistan. To end the war in Afghanistan, about him and his administration. Trump’s and military support to the Saudi intervention in Yemen Afghanistan topped the agenda of the Pakistan’s help is essential. A load of withdrawal New South Asia Strategy in August 2017 throws will now have to regroup and look for new avenues to end meeting between Trump and Khan. The US work, negotiations with Taliban to secure the its weight behind India, marginalizing Pa- U.S. support for the war. president may desire to seek an advantageous stability of Afghanistan need the neighboring kistan. Since Pakistan now has a different There are two promising amendments to the National position for the 2020 presidential campaign country’s help. If Islamabad plays spoilsport, prime minister, Trump may hope to redefine agenda. The US is fully opposed to the Chi- Defense Authorization Act that have passed the House and by ending the war in Afghanistan. Washington would achieve nothing. and reposition US policy toward the country na-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and await their fate in a House-Senate conference on the bill. The Hence, Trump has to rely on Pakistan. US economic aid to Pakistan, an important through the cricketer-turned-premier’s visit. regards it as so-called China’s expansionist first, co-sponsored by representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) Islamabad has been playing an indispensable bargaining chip when negotiating issues on Third, Pakistan is an influential country in agenda. There are controversies over BRI and Adam Schiff (D-CA), would end the supply of mainte- role in Washington’s interaction with Kabul. Afghanistan, would have been another impor- the Islamic world and the only Muslim nation in Pakistan as well.Some believe it does nance and spare parts to Saudi coalition aircraft involved If the US hopes to extend its presence in Af- tant subject to come up for discussion during to possess a nuclear weapon. Due to worsening not benefit most ordinary people and has in the war in Yemen. The second, spearheaded by Rep. Tom ghanistan, it needs Pakistan’s cooperation. In the visit. In early 2018, Trump tweeted, “The ties between Washington and Tehran and saddled Pakistan with huge debts, but the Malinowski (D-NJ), would stop sales of air-to-ground mu- 2017, after just taking office, Trump increased United States has foolishly given Pakistan Riyadh, Trump may have new notions about Pakistani government is willing to cooperate nitions to Saudi Arabia for one year. Advocates for ending the US military presence in Afghanistan by more than $33 billion in aid over the last 15 its ties with Pakistan. Trump’s invitation to with China on the CPEC that is part of BRI. the Saudi-led killing in Yemen and their allies in Congress increasing troop numbers in the country to years, and they have given us nothing but lies Khan may be related to US policy on Islam. In summary, Khan’s trip to Washington will will continue to look for ways to end U.S. support for the over 15,000. The growing number of troops & deceit” and then cut millions of dollars in The China-proposed Belt and Road In- take ties forward, but it remains to be seen war, despite the Trump administration’s fatal embrace of also involved transporting more logistical aid to Islamabad. Pakistan is expecting the US itiative (BRI) may be another point on the how far relations can advance. one of the world’s most repressive regimes. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 28, 2019 ANALYSIS & INTERVIEW 7

The Secret of Shiites Sect U.S. secondary sanctions By Abdulmumin Giwa and many others that excelled in Nigeria. impeding INSTEX Sheikh Zakzaky said Islam should be the KADUNA/ NIGERIA — This is in response option and not communism or capitalism and implementation: Finnish to a piece compiled by one Sharifudeen he started the call. It was later in 1979 that Ibrahim Muhammad based on something the Islamic Revolution of Iran took place. It ex-minister written by one Dr Abdussamad Umar Jibia was in the early 80’s that the Sheikh visited (Associate Professor and HOD Mechatronics Iran for the first time. When the revolution TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A former Finnish labour minister Engineering Department BUK) where he made took place in Iran people then believed that said US secondary sanctions against Tehran are preventing some claims and assertions about the Islamic what the Sheikh was preaching is possible INSTEX, a financial mechanism proposed by the EU for Movement leader Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky since it took place in Iran. securing trade ties with Iran, from becoming operational. in Nigeria and the Shia school of thought. -It was much later in the 80’s that peo- It doesn’t look like a serious presenta- ple started adopting the Shiite school of tion. Anyway he is just one of those Nigerian thought because it was glaring to them that professors. it was the Islam preached by the Proph- My assessment of this presentation is that et SAWA based on teaching they became it is just a sectarian talk and not a research. convinced with. If he had researched well there would not -The Shiites don’t insult Prophet and his be contradictions in the piece. Sahabas. Like in the Sunnis, also among All his facts are not from referential sources the Shiites there might be patches of ex- but sectarian antagonism which makes the tremists that go out of the teachings to research poor and lacked ‘meat’ in it. project fanatical views. But is wrong to As a professor I would not write this crap characterize what such extremists do as because it is simply an embarrassment to the basic principle of the Shia school of scholarship. -The Shia growth in the world he explained Prophet SAWA raised the arm of Imam Ali thought, especially by a ‘professor’. The I will address Some of the points he raised was a figment of his own imagination and AS in the presence of about 70,000 Sahabas Shiites are simply followers of the Prophet briefly: not historically established. Shi’ah is just a RA saying “to who soever I am a leader, this SAWA and his holy households AS. -The concept of ‘Rightly Guided Caliphs’ he short form of the name ‘Shiatu Ali’ mean- Ali is his leader after me” and all the Sahabas -All the verses the ‘professor’ quoted are raised is not established in Islam but a belief ing supporters of Ali AS. Is just like you say paid their allegiance to him. Sunni sources emotionally quoted out of context completely of some of the Sunni schools of thought. The ‘Izala’ instead of ‘Izalatu bid’a wa iqamatu have established this fact as well. After the and have nothing to do with Shiism. They Shiites don’t share this idea they rather believe sunna’. The Shiites are those who support death of the Prophet SAWA some Sahabas also defy the principles of Qur’anic exegesis. in the Households of the Prophet SAWA. Ali AS as the rightful person to succeed the turned back on this and refused to follow Ali -Lastly, Sheikh Zakzaky is not preaching -No person called Abdullahi bn Saba ever Prophet SAWA based on the instruction of AS. This is the point from which the whole Shiism as a sect but Islam as a system of “The US secondary sanction have prevented the EU from existed in the history of Islam. No sources have the Prophet SAWA. Sunni-Shia saga started to date. life even though he is inclined to the Shia fulfilling its obligations. The EU asked for waivers, which made reference to him or anything about his -The Shiites never fought with Usman -Embracing Shiism by Persians was school of thought and those who bother to the US did not grant. Furthermore, the US has threatened lineage where he comes from and so on. If bn because even as at then the leader of the Shiism foretold by Prophet Muhammad SAWA understand have since understood and are to sanction companies that use INSTEX. Through INSTEX Sabah ever existed and founded Shiism hun- Imam Ali AS was alive and even succeeded and reported by Sunni sources as well with supporting and following his call while they the EU has found a way to at least promote legal trade with dreds of years after the Prophet SAWA, how Usman RA based on popular demand that a popular hadith saying “had it been Islam are still Sunnis and they are many. He is Iran regarding non-sanctioned goods such as food and then did some of the great Sahabas including even contradicted the interest of those that would disappear from this world to that bright calling for the establishment of a system of medicine. This is clearly not enough to fulfill the European Ali AS became Shias before he founded it? killed Usman RA. star in the sky called Surayya, a man from fairness and justice to all irrespective of tribe, commitments but is a definite and serious start. If the US Secondly he claimed that the Shiites killed -But it is recorded by historic sources the men of Persia will go there and bring it race, region or religion, a reason why even carries out its threat to sanction companies using INSTEX, Usman RA and stopped Ali AS that succeeded that it was Aisha RA that cursed Usman back to this world.” some Christians subscribe to him. the Europeans face a real challenge in their relations with him from punishing the killers and bn Sabah RA, calling him Na’thalan and declared -More so, Salman al Farisi a Sahab of Advice: the US,” Tarja Cronberg told Tasnim. existed hundreds of years after this historic uprising against against him. This meta- the Prophet SAWA, is a Persian praised -In trying to eradicate an ideology or a Cronberg is a distinguished associate fellow at the claim, hoq then did he found Shiism before morphosed into his killing that even Tabari strongly by the Prophet SAWA and is a belief system, concoction and lies only wors- Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and he even existed? This is an embarrassment Islamic Historian, reported it. It started staunch follower of Imam Ali AS and he en the situation. Correct presentation about former chair of the European Parliament’s Iran dele- to scholarship by a ‘professor’. from Usman’s refusal to pay additional died defending him. such Faith based ideology should be made gation. She is a Finnish Green League politician who But it is established that Muhammad bn token to Aisha RA above the one being paid -Iran had no official agenda of spreading based on references from the point of view served as a member of the European Parliament from Abdulwahhab founded the popular Wahhabi to the other wives of the Prophet SAWA Shia that appointed Sheikh Zakzaky. It is of the ideology itself devoid of all sentiments 2011 until 2014. Cronberg was Member of the Finnish sect under the Saudi Monarchy when they for their upkeep after him. only a figment of the writer’s imagination. and not from the point of view of the writer Parliament 2003–2007. She chaired her party from took over power in the KSA. Although with -The Shiites didn’t kill Usman AS and Sheikh ZAKZAKY started the Islamic call in or his whims. 2005 until 2009 and was the Minister of Labour in the the influence of the US today the Saudi royal the history of Islam never established that the mid 70s while in the university at ABU -The world is now a global village and we Finnish government from 2007 to 2009 as part of Matti family under Prince bn Salman is reverting anywhere. It is only a sectarian bias. Zaria. This call to him at that time was an- have access to knowledge that it is no more Vanhanen’s second cabinet. from it and introducing things like halal disco, -To the Shi’as, following Imam Ali AS as other option to what was spreading in the the monopoly of some individuals. There Following is the full text of the interview: beach parties and allowing women to drive leader of Islamic faith did not begin after universities then of communism as against are a lot of books online that you can read Iran, which had been fully complying with all of its cars etc. They see Wahabism as the source of Usman RA, it was established by the Prophet the adopted American Capitalism in Nigeria. to know the truth. People should endeavor commitments under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal despite extremism that founded religious fanaticism SAWA at a place called Ghadir after the last This communism idea produced people like to read to avoid being misled into sectarian the US pullout and the European shortfalls announced on and terrorism across the globe. Hajj performed by the Prophet SAWA. The Bala Usman, MusaYaradua, Balarabe Musa extremism by some fanatics. July 7 that it was set to increase enrichment purity to levels higher than 3.67 percent after the European parties missed a deadline to fullfil their obligations. European Union for- eign policy chief Federica Mogherini said recently that the signatories to the deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Brazil’s Bolsonaro enchanted with Trump, or smart leader Plan of Action (JCPOA), do not view Tehran’s move to scale TEHRAN (FNA) — It’s now several weeks that Brazil, ident, but is for sure not enough to keep him pleased, Donald Trump’s economic terrorism against Iranians back some of its commitments under the agreement as led by an far-right Trumpster president, denies fuel to two specially considering that President Trump always wants is not something that would go unnoticed or forgotten. significant noncompliance. The US, however, is trying to Iranian ships on the pretext of the US sanctions, raising more and is well known for his excessive demands from A simple cost-benefit calculus would leave no doubt magnify this issue by insisting that Iran is moving toward worries among the Latino nation if their country’s economy friends and foes, even NATO allies. Considering that that denying fuel to Iranian ships and keeping their atomic bombs and that its nuclear program is not peaceful. should subsidize White House policies. these extra-territorial sanctions are illegal as they are sailors at bay for such a long time to give a moment What are your thoughts on this? The two Iranian vessels, one reportedly loaded with corn, not only outside the UN Chapter Seven, but also come of rejoice to the US president is not worth the huge A: The agreement on Iran’s nuclear program demon- were stranded at the port of Paranagua, unable to head back in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 costs as it would definitely damage the Tehran-Brasilia strates that Iran wants to remain a non-nuclear country to Iran due to lack of fuel. that guaranteed the Nuclear Deal between Iran and the trade ties. For a nation whose people in a port city in and controls that the program is peaceful. Therefore, it is Iran is one of the largest grain importers from Brazil world powers - entailing a removal of the sanctions - the South-West identify themselves with Brazil as the important that the remaining partners, including Iran, com- and the complication with the Iranian ships is already aiding or obeying the US in this illegal re-imposition dark-colored, football-crazy fans of the city sometimes mit themselves to the agreement. Due to the US sanctions, worrying Brazilian traders about the broader impact on of the US unilateral sanctions against Tehran is not bring Brazil’s flag to their famous San’at-e Naft football the other parties (Europe, Russia and China) are unable trade with the Islamic Republic. Brazil has emerged as a only complicity with this violation of international law, club to “shout Abadan is a part of Brazil” it is hard to to fulfill their economic commitments and consequently new destination for petrochemical shipments from Iran but also extend the practice of Washington’s will and see the warm-blooded nation that they adore has now have agreed that Tehran’s scaling back on its commitments which is tapping new markets to compensate for sliding decisions to the land of Brazil, undermining Brasilia’s partnered in Trump’s economic terrorism against them is not significant. Ways should be found for all parties to oil sales. independence and sovereignty. There are great doubts to keep their sailors from a journey back home. This fully commit to the deal. Brazil’s state oil company Petrobras has said the ships, if Brazilians would ever agree to let the US decide for comes as Brasilia could surely work a way out through US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Bavand and Termeh which had brought urea to Brazil, ap- them as they know very well that this means an exercise consultations with the Iranian mission in the Latin that Iran “can’t have nuclear weapons”. Iranian officials peared on a list of US sanctions. The company says there of the US policy at the cost of Brazil. state to easily evade the US sanctions. Apart from the and experts argue that the US’ main aim is not to halt the are other fuel companies that can supply the Iranian ships, Still, this won’t be just a single case if Brazil means financial and diplomatic losses, the Brazilian govern- country’s nuclear and military programs but to deprive but it has an effective monopoly on refueling services at to keep Trump appeased, as the Latino nation will be ment would surely be forced to continue walking along it of nuclear technology and know-how. What are your Brazilian ports. required to respect hundreds of US sanctions rules not the endless road of compliance with Trump’s excessive thoughts on this? President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday the Brazilian just against Iran, but also against a handful nations across demands - that are not limited to Iran - to keep him A: The main aim of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty government has been alerting local companies about the the world from Russia, China, North Korea to Venezuela happy at the cost of their independence and sovereignty (NPT) is to prevent non-nuclear countries from accessing extent of US sanctions on Iran, while he is working to forge in the same neighborhood. In fact, the US has imposed and huge financial losses as well as a growing loss of nuclear weapons. The Iran deal guarantees this by limiting a very close relationship with the United States. sanctions on tens of nations, and continued compliance a part of their share in global markets, and still more Iran’s nuclear program for a number of years and after this Brazilian companies and government do heed the fi- with this illegal US policy would not only usher in gravely importantly, deteriorating ties with regional influential by Iran’s full compliance with the NPT rules. This should nancial losses of violating the US sanctions and are afraid weakening sovereignty and independence, but also incur actors that would not all be as far as Iran or Russia, but secure a non-nuclear status. The NPT also guarantees that of the penalties that they would be given by Washington, billions of dollars in loss. could also be as close as Venezuela and several other there is a right to peaceful uses of nuclear technology to all but selling fuel to a ship to travel back home is not a big Meantime, Iran, a major energy supplier with a very Latino nations like Mexico once it fails to please the members including Iran. These international rules should deal, indicating that far-right, populist President Bolsona- lucrative market, is a key player in the world’s heart- US president with the Wall or stop the Caravan. Yet, also be respected by the US, a signatory of the NPT. ro’s Trumpian interest surely plays a factor, otherwise, the land, the Middle-East. A brief look at the growth of with a capricious president like Donald Trump who As you know, France, Germany, and Britain launched government in Brasilia could easily handled the situation Iran’s regional power and presence and the fast spread has even despised and betrayed allied governments INSTEX in January. It only became operational last month the same way that Germany did few months ago and when of its allies across the nation in the last decade could across the world, including Canada, President Bolsonaro and has been criticized by Tehran for having major limita- private sector firms declined to fuel an SDN-list designated easily portray the brilliant and lustrous prospects for may never rest assured that Trump could not turn his tions. Just 10 EU states are members and the mechanism’s Iranian passenger jet, the state company stepped forward Tehran’s friends in the Middle-East market in ten years back on him any moment, while looking excessively a initial credit line of several million euros is a fraction of and resolved the situation easily. from now. Iran and Brazil have enjoyed age-old ties Trumpster would wear off his image as an independent EU-Iran trade, which stood at more than €20bn annually Yet, President Bolsonaro’s administration needs to with great potentials for a rapid expansion of bilat- politician and could cost him the future of his career before the US sanctions. How serious do you think the consider that this compliance may please the US pres- eral ties and cooperation. A needless complicity with in the next vote. EU is about this trade mechanism? What is behind this foot-dragging? A: This is absolutely not foot-dragging. The US sec- ondary sanctions have prevented the EU from fulfilling its obligations. The EU asked for waivers, which the US American politicians use jews as pawns to excuse their meddling in Israeli elections did not grant. Furthermore, the US has threatened to sanction companies that use INSTEX. Through INSTEX By Thomas Knapp What are the purposes of the BDS movement?To pressure of all religions, nationalities, and ethnicities – to voluntary the government of Israel to meet “its obligation to recognize action pressuring the Israeli government to abide by the the EU has found a way to at least promote legal trade On July 23, the US House of Representatives passed (the the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determina- same standards of international law that the US government with Iran regarding non-sanctioned goods such as food vote went 398-17, with five voting “present”) a resolution tion and fully compl[y] with the precepts of international routinely, and with great pomp and circumstance, imposes and medicine. This is clearly not enough to fulfill the condemning the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) law by: 1. Ending its occupation and colonization of all Arab coercive sanctions on other governments for supposedly European commitments but is a definite and serious start. Movement. lands and dismantling the Wall; 2. Recognizing the funda- violating. If the US carries out its threat to sanction companies The resolution was an outrageous condemnation of the mental rights of the Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel to The anti-BDS resolution is a far more overt, and likely using INSTEX, the Europeans face a real challenge in freely chosen economic actions of millions of Americans. full equality; and 3. Respecting, protecting and promoting far more effective, instance of US government meddling in their relations with the US. Worse, that condemnation was made on the express behalf the rights of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes Israel’s elections than anything the Mueller Report credibly Do you think that the JCPOA could be saved? Do of not just a foreign government but the specific policies of and properties as stipulated in UN resolution 194.” accuses the Russian state of doing vis-à-vis the 2016 US EU nations have enough authority to salvage the inter- one foreign political party (Israel’s Likud Party and its leader, Who supports BDS? election. national deal? Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu). Its intended Yes, some BDS supporters oppose the existence of the That’s disgusting. A: It can be saved and in my view, the partners- purpose is to give Likud and Netanyahu the advantage of Israeli state as such, and some of them are anti-Jewish big- But not as disgusting as its supporters’ virulent resort to Europe, Russia, and China- should collectively com- perceived US support in Israel’s upcoming election. ots. Go figure. racial politics and their abuse of Jews as, to steal a phrase mit and take responsibility to save the JCPOA, the Worst of all, the resolution’s proponents made – and Other BDS supporters are Jews, including some Israe- from a recent New York Times op-ed by Michelle Goldberg, Europeans cannot do it alone. (see https://www. now that it’s passed, will continue to make – extensive use lis. Being Jewish or Israeli no more entails supporting one “human shields” to distract our attention from what they’re europeanleadershipnetwork.org/commentary/nu- of overt, undisguised race-baiting, posturing as defenders political party’s agenda than being American does. actually up to. clear-diplomacy-at-stake-can-the-remaining-jcpoa- of Jews while smearing their opponents as anti-Semites. BDS harnesses the consciences of individuals – individuals Shame on the House. partners-join-forces-to-save-the-deal) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 8 ADVERTISEMENTS JULY 28, 2019

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SpaceX successfully launches 18th Curiosity has sent back images of the perfect spot cargo mission to space station to search for evidence of SpaceX successfully launched its 18th carried cargo into space in April 2015 life on Mars cargo flight to the International Space and in December 2017. Station from Florida Thursday evening. The mission is expected to fly for In a way, Mars looks like a dusty, dead, dry, boring planet. But The rocket lifted off at 6:01 p.m., from two days before docking at ISS. NASA science says otherwise. Science says that Mars used to be wet Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Earlier astronaut Nick Hague, who is on board and warm, with an atmosphere. And science says that it was Air Force weather predictions indicated the space station, is set to retrieve the wet and warm for billions of years, easily long enough for life a low chance for launch but the weather spacecraft during the docking maneuver. to appear and develop. improved dramatically, shortly before Among the private companies sending But we still don’t know for sure if any life did happen there. launch time. The launch was delayed on 17 research projects to the space station The scientific effort to understand Mars and its ancient Wednesday due to rainclouds. are Goodyear, Nickelodeon, drugmaker habitability has really ramped up in recent years. Now that The Dragon spacecraft, riding on AstraZeneca and nScrypt, an Orlando Spirit and Opportunity are gone, MSL Curiosity is carrying top of the rocket, is headed to deliver company that is sending a 3D printer to the workload. (NASA’s InSight lander is on Mars too, but it’s supplies, science equipment and a new space to make human tissue. not looking for evidence of life or habitability.) docking mechanism that will be used The ISS National Lab is sponsoring for spacecraft carrying people. Liftoff 25 separate payloads on SpaceX CRS- occurred from Launch Complex 40. 18, a new high for a resupply mission. The reusable booster for the rocket The lab says the demand for space-based landed at the Air Force station after research and development continues launch, causing sonic booms on the Space to increase as more companies try new Coast and over parts of central Florida. science experiments in a microgravity It’s the third time SpaceX has launched environment. this particular capsule; it previously (Source: UPI) World’s smallest fossil monkey found in Amazon jungle A team of Peruvian and American scientists have uncovered Richard Kay, a professor of evolutionary anthropology at of Paleontology at Peru’s National University of Piura, the MSL Curiosity is driving around Gale Crater, looking for the 18-million-year-old remains of the smallest fossil Duke who has been doing paleontological research in South find is important because it’s one of the few clues scientists evidence that life lived there billions of years ago. Gale Crater is monkey ever found. America for nearly four decades. have from a key missing chapter in monkey evolution. a dried up lake bed, and according to scientists, that’s the prime A fossilized tooth found in Peru’s Amazon jungle has been A single upper molar, the specimen was just “double Monkeys are thought to have arrived in South America location to look for evidence. identified as belonging to a new species of tiny monkey no the size of the head of a pin” and “could fall through a from Africa some 40 million years ago, quickly diversifying Christopher House is a Professor of Geosciences at Penn State heavier than a hamster. window screen,” Kay said. into the 150-plus New World species we know today, most of University. He’s also a participating scientist with NASA’s Mars The specimen is important because it helps bridge a Paleontologists can tell a lot from monkey teeth, which inhabit the Amazon rainforest. Yet exactly how that Science Laboratory mission. In a press release from Penn State 15-million-year gap in the fossil record for New World particularly molars. Based on the tooth’s relative size process unfolded is a bit of a mystery, in large part because of University, House talked about the MSL mission and what it’s like monkeys, says a team led by Duke University and the National and shape, the researchers think the animal likely dined a gap in the monkey fossil record between 13 and 31 million to be involved on a daily basis with the ground-breaking mission. University of Piura in Peru. on energy-rich fruits and insects, and weighed in at less years ago with only a few fragments. “Gale Crater appears to have been a lake environment,” House The new fossil was unearthed from an exposed river bank than half a pound—only slightly heavier than a baseball. In that gap lies Parvimico. The new fossil dates back 17 said, adding that the mission has found a lot of finely layered along the Río Alto Madre de Dios in southeastern Peru. There, Some of South America’s larger monkeys, such as howlers to 19 million years, which puts it “smack dab in the time and mudstone in the crater. researchers dug up chunks of sandstone and gravel, put and muriquis, can grow to 50 times that heft. place when we would have expected diversification to have “The water would have persisted for a million years or more.” them in bags, and hauled them away to be soaked in water “It’s by far the smallest fossil monkey that’s ever been occurred in the New World monkeys,” Kay said. Gale Crater was chosen as the target for Curiosity because it’s and then strained through sieves to filter out the fossilized found worldwide,” Kay said. Only one monkey species The team is currently on another fossil collecting a complex place. Not only was it a lake bed, meaning there are teeth, jaws, and bone fragments buried within. alive today, the teacup-sized pygmy marmoset, is smaller, expedition in the Peruvian Amazon that will wrap up in minerals there that can yield clues to Martian habitability, but The team searched through some 2,000 pounds of “but barely,” Kay said. August, concentrating their efforts in remote river sites with that lake was eventually filled with sediment. sediment containing hundreds of fossils of rodents, In a paper published online July 23 in the Journal of 30-million-year-old sediments. That sediment turned to stone, which then eroded. That same bats and other animals before they spotted the lone Human Evolution, the team dubbed the animal Parvimico “If we find a primate there, that would really be pay dirt,” process is what created Mt. Sharp, the mountain in the middle monkey tooth. materdei, or “tiny monkey from the Mother of God River.” Kay said. of Gale Crater, and another of Curiosity’s objects of fascination. “Primate fossils are as rare as hen’s teeth,” said first author Now stored in the permanent collections of the Institute (Source: phys.org) “But the whole system, including the groundwater that ran through it, lasted much longer, perhaps even a billion or more years,” he said. “There are fractures filled with sulfate, which indicates that NASA engineers deliver hardware for ESA Production sites of stars water ran through these rocks much later, after the planet was Dark Energy mission are rare no longer forming lakes.” House works with the Mars Science Laboratory’s Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) and sedimentology and stratigraphy teams. The SAM team uses an instrument that heats up rock samples and a mass spectrometer to measure molecules released by the heated samples. The mass of the molecules helps the researchers identify the types of gases released. House and other scientists are particularly interested in sulfur gases from sulfate and sulfide minerals because the presence of reduced sulfur minerals like pyrite, the most common sulfide mineral, would indicate that the environment could have supported life in the past. This is partly because pyrite needs the presence of organic matter to form in sediment. House serves as a lead for the sedimentology and stratigraphy team. As the name implies, that team studies layers of rocks on the surface of Mars to try to understand the environment they formed in. House is also involved in the rover’s tactical planning. A few times every month House directs a daily teleconference with scientists around the world to plan Curiosity’s operations for the next day on Mars. NASA engineers delivered critical hardware update. «This truly remarkable team, spread Astronomers using the Nobeyama Radio overcame these difficulties. Kazufumi “It’s been fun to be involved in the daily operations, for the European Space Agency’s Dark across two NASA centers, accomplished Obeservatory (NRO) 45-m telescope found Torii, a project assistant professor at decisions like where to take a measurement, or where to drive, Energy mission this week. The hardware this task under intense schedule pressure that high-density gas, the material for NAOJ, and his team analyzed the big or whether we should prioritize a particular measurement is essential to one of the instruments on and international attention.» stars, accounts for only 3% of the total data obtained in the FUGIN project, over a different measurement given the limited amount of the mission’s Euclid spacecraft. The Euclid mission is designed mass of gas distributed in the Milky Way. and measured the accurate masses of time on the surface,” House said. Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion to study the dark energy’s role in the This result provides key information for the low-density and high-density gas for “Each day is limited by the power that the rover has and how Laboratory in California and the Goddard expansion of the universe. The probe’s understanding the unexpectedly low a large span of 20,000 light-years along much power the rover will need. It has been a great learning Space Flight Center in Maryland designed, instruments will be used to observe production rate of stars. the Milky Way. They revealed for the first experience for how missions operate and a great opportunity to built and tested 20 pieces of sensor-chip faraway galaxies and measure the Stars are born in gas clouds. The time that the high-density gas accounts collaborate with scientists from around the world.” electronics, or SCEs. The hardware will speeds at which they are racing away high-density gas pockets form in the for only 3% of the total gas. Though it seems to move slowly to us public observers, the be used to amplify and digitize extremely from the center of the universe. extended, low-density gas clouds, and These results imply the production pace of Curiosity’s day-to-day operations is quick and detailed. weak signals fielded by light detectors on Cosmologists theorize that dark matter’s stars form in the very dense gas cores rate of high-density gas in the low-density According to House, we live in a golden age of planetary science, Euclid’s Near Infrared Spectrometer and gravitational forces, dark energy, are which evolve within the high-density gas clouds is small, creating only a small and it’s both exhilarating and bewildering. Photometer, NISP, an instrument designed fueling the accelerating expansion of the gas. However, observations of distant number of opportunities to form stars. The “Each time we drive, we wake up to an entirely new field of to provide near infrared observations of universe. Euclid and its instruments will galaxies detected 1000 times fewer stars researcher team will continue working view with new rocks and new questions to ask,” he said. distant galaxies. help scientists measure these forces and than the production value expected from on the FUGIN data to investigate the “It’s sort of a whole new world each time you move, and The hardware and other instrument their effects on regular matter. the total amount of low-density gas. To cause of inefficient formation of the high- so often you’re still thinking about the questions that were components must be extremely «Euclid’s census of distant galaxies interpret the discrepancy, observations density gas. happening months ago, but you have to deal with the fact that sensitive and precise, but also capable will reveal how the large-scale structure which detect both of the high-density These observation results were published there’s a whole new landscape, and you have to do the science of performing under extreme conditions, of the universe is shaped by the interplay and low-density gas with high-spatial as K. Torii et al. “FOREST Unbiased of that day as well.” including temperatures as low as minus of regular matter, dark matter and dark resolution and wide area coverage were Galactic plane Imaging survey with the To House, Mars is a fascinating world, and one which we’ve 213 degrees Fahrenheit. energy,» according to NASA. «This in turn needed. However, such observations are Nobeyama 45 m telescope (FUGIN). V. already learned a great deal about. Mars is still a dynamic place, «Even under the best of circumstances, will allow scientists to learn more about difficult, because the high-density gas Dense gas mass fraction of molecular gas and we already know that it was likely habitable in the past. it is extremely challenging to design and the properties and effects of both dark structures are dozens of times smaller in the Galactic plane” as an on-line paper “Missions like this have shown habitable environments on build very sensitive and complex electronics matter and dark energy in the universe, than the low-density gas structures. of the Publications of the Astronomical Mars in the past,” House said. that function reliably at very cold operating and to get closer to understanding their The Milky Way survey project “FUGIN” Society of Japan on 2019 Apr., and will “Missions have also shown Mars to continue to be an active temperatures,» Moshe Pniel, the U.S. project fundamental nature.» conducted using the NRO 45-m telescope be published as a special issue. world with potentially methane releases and geology, including manager for Euclid at JPL, said in a news (Source: UPI) and the multi-beam receiver FOREST (Source: Science Daily) volcanic eruptions, in the not too distant past. There’s definitely great interest in Mars as a dynamic terrestrial world that is not so different than our Earth as some other worlds in our solar system.” Chandra X-ray telescope celebrates 20 years in space House is right. While Mars may seem dry, desolate, cold, and In July 1999, NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory took stars that also emitted gravitational waves. lifeless, it’s much more Earth-like than other worlds in the Solar off aboard the space shuttle Columbia to scan the sky in a To celebrate the observatory’s 20th anniversary, NASA System. Venus is a hellhole, Jupiter is a gigantic, radioactive ball wavelength of light invisible to human eyes. For the last 20 has released six images highlighting the breadth of what of gas, other planets and moons are frigid, dead places far from years, Chandra has done just that, taking in high-energy X-rays, X-rays can reveal. Those images, which show X-ray data the light of the Sun, and Mercury is just, well… Mercury. which can be detected only from above Earth’s atmosphere. combined with optical and other types of observations, Curiosity and all the work it does is continually expanding “Chandra remains peerless in its ability to find and study include regions where stars are born and the aftermath of our scientific understanding of Mars. Back in 2014, the rover X-ray sources,” said Chandra X-ray Center director and their deaths, colliding galaxy clusters and the home of a detected spikes in methane, which is often associated with organic astrophysicist Belinda Wilkes in a statement. “Since virtually supermassive black hole. processes. Also in 2014, it found organic carbon compounds. every astronomical source emits X-rays, we need a telescope The first row of the top image above, from left to right, In 2013, the rover also found evidence of an ancient stream- like Chandra to fully view and understand our universe.” shows Abell 2146 (the result of a collision and merger of two bed on Mars, proving that there was definitely water flowing on One of the spacecraft’s first images, released August 26, massive galaxy clusters), the region around the supermassive the surface in the past. 1999, revealed X-rays from a neutron star or black hole at the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, and 30 Doradus, MSL Curiosity is still going strong since landing on Mars in heart of Cassiopeia A, the remnants of a star that exploded a star-forming region located close to the Milky Way. August 2012. Its initial mission length was targeted at 687 days, in a supernova that was seen by Tycho Brahe in 1572. In the second row of the top image, from left to right, is a but it’s still going after more than 2500 days. Since then, Chandra has spied on cosmic objects as diverse massive and violent star called Cygnus OB2, a star-forming MSL has already revealed much about Mars, and will keep as merging galaxy clusters in the distant universe, black region called NGC 604 in the nearby galaxy Messier 33, and going until its radioisotope thermoelectric generator runs out of holes in the center of the Milky Way and the planet next today weren’t even known yet when the telescope launched, a supernova remnant called G292. power. Anything else we learn from its mission is gravy. door, Venus. Some of the phenomena Chandra investigates such as X-rays emitted in the aftermath of clashing neutron (Source: sciencenews.org) (Source: sciencealert.com) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 10 HERITAGE & TOURISM JULY 28, 2019

The Silk Route city of Sheki Over 3,000 Armenians on pilgrimage inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list at St. Thaddeus Monastery The Silk Route may have had its historical heyday in cen- TOURISM TEHRAN — Over 3,000 with Jesus Christ on the night of his arrest turies past, but in tourism circles it has never been talked deskChristian worshippers, and execution by the Roman soldiers. about more. The latest news is that the fabled city of Sheki who are natives of Iran or other coun- Also known as the Qareh Klise (“the has been awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO. tries, are on pilgrimage at St. Thaddeus Black Church”), the monastery is one of Monastery, which is located in Iran’s West the oldest surviving Christian monuments Azarbaijan province. in the country. It is situated in Chaldoran The essential core of the pilgrimage, county some 20 kilometers form Maku, called Badarak, was held on Saturday, adjacent to the borders of Armenia, Azer- attended by guests from Iran, Armenia, baijan and Turkey. Syria, Lebanon, the Netherlands, France, The ancient Church shows off elaborate Austria, Germany, Canada and some other bas-reliefs of flowers, animals and human countries, IRNA reported. figures on its façade and exterior walls. It The province’s cultural heritage depart- bears verses of Old and New Testament in ment has endeavored to provide the nec- Armenian calligraphy as well. essary infrastructure, including camping Together with St. Stepanos Monastery sites, sanitary services, catering services, and the Chapel of Dzordzor, Qareh Klise outdoor lighting, and setting up tents for was placed on the UNESCO World Herit- ritual ceremonies and other services, chief age list in 2008 under the name “Armenian of the department Jalil Jabbari said. Monastic Ensembles of Iran”. All the three Baptism of children and youngsters along sites are located in West Azarbaijan and with performances of traditional songs and are of high significance from historical and Colorful Xan Sarayi, palace of Khan in Sheki, Azerbaijan. dances are amongst highlights the event. cultural perspectives. They bear credible (Image by ©dinozzaver/Shutterstock) The festivity is of high importance for testimony to interchanges with the ancient Iranian-Armenians who mostly come regional societies in particular the Byzantine, Located in northwest Azerbaijan, now just a five-hour from the cities of Tabriz, Urmia, Tehran, Orthodox and Persian. drive from the country’s capital of Baku, Sheki was once Isfahan and Qazvin, to stage the reunion Attendees commemorate the martyrdom was first built in 68 CE where Qareh Klise UNESCO has it that the churches bear an international hub for silk production. And as such, it in groups and families. It also provides of St. Thaddeus, one of the twelve disciples is standing. examples of outstanding universal value of played an important role in the famed Silk Route. Today them an opportunity to go on holiday and killed while he was preaching the Gospel. Thaddeus was an apostle of Christ and the Armenian architectural and decorative its cobblestone streets, historic architecture and unique visit distant relatives. The legend says, a church dedicated to him the ceremony is rooted in the last supper traditions. culture offer visitors an exceptional window into the an- cient trading route. Situated at the base of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and cut by the waters of the Gurjana River, the city is broken Iran agrees to extend visa validity for Indian nationals into two distinct parts: the historical old town – including the remarkable summer palace of the Sheki Khans – sits at TOURISM TEHRAN — Iran has agreed to extend The proposed agreement was discussed during the In- desk an elevated position in the north, while the newer southern visa validity for Indian visitors to 90 days dia-Iran Joint Consular Committee Meeting (JCCM), held section flows down into the river valley itself. from 30, The Economic Times reported on Saturday. in New Delhi on May 14, with a view to its expeditious con- The Khan’s Palace, built by Huseyn Khan in 1762, was Tehran-New Delhi ties have received a boost in recent clusion, the minister said. specifically called out in the UNESCO inscription, and no weeks with the Islamic Republic offering one-year multi- In June, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani issued a de- wonder – its 5000 examples of shebeke (coloured glass ple-entry visas to Indians with the aim of deepening bilateral cree on facilitating foreign tourist arrivals in the country, mosaics encased in decorative and structural wooden lat- trade and people-to-people contact. saying that visa-stamping waivers should be extended to tices) are mesmerizing. It comes despite India’s decision to stop import of oil from all airports across the country. Even more so when you try to comprehend the fact its old ally and reduce the budget for Chabahar Port expan- As of last November, Iran started issuing electronic visas that these works of art were constructed by ancient meth- sion under the shadow of U.S.-led sanctions, the report said. -- without any entry or exit stamps -- for those traveling to ods without using a single nail or drop of glue. Inside the The two nations are also negotiating a Mutual Legal the country, in a bid to facilitate tourist inflow and to cope palace’s rooms are also extravagant frescoes that depict Assistance Treaty to strengthen cooperation in legal with sanctions recently reimposed by the U.S. everything from hunting scenes and battles to local flora matters involving their citizens. An Agreement on Mutual Iran welcomed some 7.8 million foreign nationals in the and fauna. The structure housed the latter series of Sheki Legal Assistance on Civil and Commercial Matters is past Iranian calendar year (ended March 20), which shows Khans who ruled over this area of the Caucasus until 1819 currently being negotiated with Iran, minister of state a 52.5 percent increase year on year. The ultimate goal of when a Russian invasion ended the khanate. for external affairs V. Muraleedharan told Indian Par- the Islamic Republic is to attract 20 million foreign tourists Sheki and its Khan’s Palace join other Azerbaijan sites liament on Thursday. annually by 2025. already on the UNESCO World Heritage list, namely the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape (inscribed in 2007) and the Walled City of Baku with the Shirvanshah’s Palace and Maiden Tower (inscribed in 2000). Flood-hit ancient bridge being restored (Source: Lonely Planet) HERITAGE TEHRAN — A new round of restora- Urgent restoration of the bridge commenced earlier desktion work has been commenced on the in May to fix one of pillars tilted forward at the time historical Kashkan Bridge, which suffered damage from of the flood. ROUND THE GLOBE a heavy flooding in March. Kashkan Bridge is 300 meters long, and it originally had The Sassanid-era (224 CE to 651) monument is located 11 columns and 12 arches, some parts of which are ruined in the western province of Lorestan. or wiped away. Its height varies between 10 to 26 meters. Jelling mounds and This phase of restoration seeks to strengthen and Inscribed on the National Heritage list, the bridge is one repair foundation of the bridge in order to prevent it the most spectacular attractions of the ancient region. runic stones from collapsing, provincial tourism chief Seyyed Amin Days of devastating flooding and heavy rain inflicted Qassemi said, Mehr reported on Friday. damage to tens of cultural heritage sites in Lorestan; for The Jelling burial mounds and one of the runic stones “[This phase of] restoration is aimed to stabilize the instance it washed away parts of a historic hill, on top of are striking examples of pagan Nordic culture, while the status quo of the historical monument.” which the famed Falak-ol-Aflak Castle is nested. other runic stone and the church illustrate the Chris- tianization of the Danish people towards the middle of the 10th century. Located in central Jutland, Denmark, Jelling was Top tourism spots crack down as they become victim of own success a royal monument during the reigns of Gorm, and his son Harald Bluetooth. It consists of two flat-topped LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foun- travel agents which have made travel cheap mounds, 70 meters in diameter and up to 11 meters dation) — It is not the sheer number of and easy. A Londoner can fly to the south high, which are almost identical in shape and size and tourists descending on Venice that bothers of France for less than 20 pounds ($25). construction, being built of turf, carefully stacked in Italian food blogger Monica Cesarato so “The perception of going on holiday even layers, with the grass side facing downwards. much as the type of visitor. has shifted from being pretty much a priv- Not so long ago Venice was considered ilege to becoming very much a right,” said the trip of a lifetime, said Cesarato, who Marina Novelli, professor of tourism and runs gastronomic tours there. Visitors took international development at the Univer- days, even weeks, to explore the City of sity of Brighton. Canals, spending money in local restau- She said for decades tourism author- rants and businesses. ities and ministries have only measured Today they pile off cruise ships and success in terms of increased visitor coaches, go on whirlwind tours run by numbers. non-locals, take umpteen selfies and buy “This model no longer works and that’s little more than a cheap trinket made probably the most important message to in China. get out there,” she said, warning that over- As millions of holidaymakers head off crowding and “Disneyfication” in some for their summer break, increasing num- places could destroy the charms that draw bers of popular destinations are saying tourists in the first place. they cannot take much more. “If we look at numbers only, and we The Belgian city of Bruges is crack- don’t look in more detail at the impact – After introducing Christianity into Denmark, and ing down on cruise ships, Paris wants to economic, social, environmental – we risk integrating Norway with the country, Harald Bluetooth limit coaches, Prague is fed up with beer killing the goose that lays the golden egg.” proclaimed his achievements by erecting a stone be- bikes - and one Thai beach has banned Cruise ships Policemen collect trash at Bulabog beach in the holiday island of Boracay during tween the two mounds and building the first wooden tourists altogether. Nowhere epitomises the problems as much the first day of a temporary closure for tourists, in Philippines April 26, 2018. church at Jelling. While tourism creates jobs and wealth, as Venice, which attracts 30 million tourists REUTERS/Erik De Castro The large runic stone is located exactly midway between there is growing awareness of its negative a year to its magnificent canals and bridges. tourism” because passengers increase Paris, Amsterdam and London have in- the two mounds. Its incised inscription, beneath an inscribed impacts, from environmental damage to As visitor numbers soar, the “Queen of congestion while spending little locally. troduced or are discussing measures to interlaced Nordic dragon, reads “King Harald bade this the destruction of neighborhoods as res- the Adriatic” has seen its own population Several European destinations including mitigate the impact. monument be made in memory of Gorm his father and idents are priced out. plummet from about 175,000 after World Dubrovnik, Bruges and the Greek island While overtourism is most apparent in Thyra his mother, that Harald who won for himself all The problems have created a backlash, War Two to just over 50,000. of Santorini, have slapped restrictions on Europe’s historic cities, the World Travel Denmark and Norway and made the Danes Christians”. spawning anti-tourism movements and “We used to have a low season when cruise ships. Barcelona’s mayor has also & Tourism Council (WTTC) warned last Marking the beginning of the conversion of the protests from Amsterdam to Rome and Venetians had time to recuperate. Now it’s promised action. month that certain cities in Asia, Latin Scandinavian people to Christianity, the Jelling Dubrovnik, the Croatian city featured in all year round and Venetians don’t get the Rental apps America and Africa could be at risk if they Mounds, runic stones and church are outstanding the TV show “Game of Thrones”. city for themselves anymore,” Cesarato Another phenomenon fuelling an- do not plan ahead. manifestations of an event of exceptional importance. Soaring numbers told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. ti-tourism protests is the rise of short-stay Nor are problems confined to cities. The complex is exceptional in Scandinavia, and the Mass tourism took off after World War Stores like bakeries and greengrocers letting platforms such as Airbnb, which Thailand closed a beach made famous by rest of Europe. Two. Last year there were 1.4 billion tour- and community services are vanishing as are blamed for hiking rents and changing the Leonardo DiCaprio movie “The Beach” Integrity ist arrivals, up from 25 million in 1950, residents bail out. “I can only just see this neighborhoods. indefinitely last year to give its ecosystem Expressing the value of the property, the Jelling according to the United Nations World getting worse and worse,” she added. With landlords able to make far more on time to recover. Mounds, Runic Stones and Church collectively provide Tourism Organization, with Europe ab- UNESCO has threatened to add Ven- holiday lets than traditional leases, hous- The Philippines’ top holiday island of the three fundamental and significant elements. In sorbing half of them. ice to its list of endangered heritage sites, ing supply has shrunk and residents have Boracay also shut for a clean-up last year 2006, related parts of a palisade, and indications of The nation generating the most tourists partly because of problems with tourism. been squeezed out. after the president raged it had become a much larger ship setting, were excavated. These is China - 143 million trips abroad in 2017, Calls to ban cruise ships from the center Paris has about 60,000 homes listed a “cesspool” and warned of an environ- discoveries are currently being subject to further while France and Spain receive the most of Venice intensified this summer after on Airbnb, Amsterdam 19,600, Barcelo- mental disaster. investigations by the National Museum, and the visits - more than 80 million a year. one hulking liner crashed and a second na 18,300 and Venice 8,500, according The Indonesian island of Bali and Ital- Museum of Vejle. The boom is down to a fast-expand- had a narrow miss. to Inside Airbnb, a website highlighting ian island of Capri both banned single-use (Source: UNESCO) ing global middle class combined with a Travel experts say cruise ships - along the company’s impact on neighborhoods. plastics this year, the latter threatening proliferation of budget airlines and online with other day-trippers - exacerbate “over- Cities including Palma de Mallorca, hefty fines for violations. TECHNOLOGY

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Iran, second innovation economy in University of Tehran to host IoT summer school on central, southern Asia: GII energy management 1 India and Kazakhstan ranked first roughly US$60 million of Iran’s pharma- TECHNOLOGY TEHRAN – University of Tehran’s science and and third in the region. ceutical exports—of which a sizeable share desktechnology park will host an internet of thing The GII ranking of Iran also moves up is exported to Europe. (IoT) summer school from August 10, ISNA reported on Saturday. four notches in comparison with 2018, Although the quantity of biopharma With the theme of energy management during peak electricity which was placed 65th. products sold in the local market is not time, the nine-day event aims to train 10 teams of three to four The aim of the GII report is to provide comparable to conventional drugs, three members. insightful data on innovation and, in turn, of the top five pharmaceutical manufac- to assist economies in evaluating their inno- turers—in terms of total sales in 2017—are vation performance and making informed CinnaGen, ExirPharma, and AryoGen. innovation policy considerations. These three manufacturers hold 11.2% Iran amongst most top science of the pharmaceutical market share. and technology clusters National necessity, foreign currency According to GII 2019, the most top saving, self-reliance, ambition, public science and technology clusters are in Iran, incentives, and public policies have af- the U.S., China, and Germany.As in the forded Iranian medical researchers and previous two years, the GII 2019 includes entrepreneurs the opportunity to design a special section, which presents the lat- and develop medical equipment and ad- est ranking of the world’s largest science vanced drugs. and technology (S&T) clusters.The top ten Despite the sizeable share of local medi- clusters are the same as last year. Tokyo– cal products in the Iranian market, further Yokohama tops this ranking, followed by domestic innovation requires economies Shenzhen–Hong Kong. Over the last two decades, Iran has of scale that cannot be attained solely by The U.S. continues to host the largest made significant progress in the health tariff barriers and market protection. To number of clusters (26), followed by China achieve economies of scale, local firms (18, two more than in 2018), Germany (10), and medical sector, expanding both in must export their products. It is impera- France (5), the UK (4), and Canada (4). tive that the government systematically market size and coverage. The ever- Focusing on the IoT-based products including embedded sys- Australia, India, Japan, the Republic continues to facilitate and monitor the tems, communication networks, IoT platforms, applications and of Korea, and Switzerland all hosted three growing medical innovation ecosystem is export of medical products. services, the teams should offer a minimum viable product (MVP). clusters each. In addition, there are clusters Even with many successes, Iranian supported by ongoing policy framework The selected teams are supported by accelerators at the park. from five middle-income economies in the firms face barriers to continued innovation, developments, incentives, and regulatory According to the Technology for Efficiency website, the IoT top 100—Brazil, India, Iran, the Russian such as lack of customized public support, means the connection of devices over time to a network. IoT envi- Federation, and Turkey. bodies branding, international acceptance, and ronment collects information from devices and enables informed Ten best-ranked economies by standards. longed to over 1,000 domestic firms. activities of eligible KBFs. Eligible firms decisions for everyone. In every industry, every gadget, every income group Overcoming these barriers would require On a global scale, 56% of 500,000 med- include private entities that produce high- machine, and every household item, there are elements of the IoT. Iran ranks 9th among middle-income establishing a coordinated policy framework ical equipment items available in the world tech products, require in-house R&D and The world is transforming into a living, breathing ecosystem of economies in the quality of publications and creating synergies between current market have Iranian-made versions. skilled employees, are high value-added, machines that can all communicate with each other and deliver and 12th overall in the quality of innovation policies. Several policy recommendations In pharmaceuticals, around 70% of and are difficult to imitate. In early 2019, on tasks that are much more personal and efficient than before. among middle-income economies. to strengthen medical innovation and in- Iran’s US$4.5 billion market is domestic US$85 million had been allocated in the Regarding the quality of scientific pub- products and, in 2018, 97% of pharma- form of low-interest rate loans to fund 474 crease economic impact include: lications (Citable documents H-index), ceuticals consumed in the country were medical innovation projects by the IPF. Ad- • The scale of the domestic health market among the top 5 in the high-income group, manufactured locally.Furthermore, in ditionally, the VSPT supports 4,300 KBFs, is not large enough to justify the develop- only the U.S. and Canada are non-European 2018, 67% of the active pharmaceutical of which approximately 1,100 KBFs are ment of costly and long-lasting medical Things you didn’t know economies. In the middle-income group, ingredients (APIs) used to produce drugs private health and medical sector firms. innovations. To deter exclusive reliance on China takes the top position. India is 2nd, in Iran were made locally. Medical innovation ecosystem the domestic market, strong policy measures Google Search could do as the only lower middle-income economy Medical innovation policy and its key actors should be established to encourage local in the top ranks. framework A community of vibrant young entrepre- firms to export their products. until now Role of government investment neurs in Iran has pioneered state-of-the- The export process can be lengthy, which Iran has integrated its healthcare system Google is way more powerful than most people realize. Regular on research development art medical innovations. Their efforts are suggests that enhancing accreditation in- with medical education to improve health searches are helpful, but they don’t even scratch the surface of The report named the Iranian govern- reinforced by evolving government support frastructure and standardization facilities conditions. Sixty-five medical universities, Google’s abilities. Sometimes, your basic search inquiries may ment as one of the factors for improvement in the form of tariff barriers, tax exemption, would encourage exports more than, for responsible for both health services and not be enough or you need a tip to get the best results. of innovation in the country. and guaranteed purchase. example, access to low-rate loans. medical higher education, constitute a de- Fair warning: You can’t mention Google without also men- According to GII 2019, the government The law for supporting KBFs has played • Government support of local firms centralized network of provincial health- tioning tracking. Fortunately, a slew of sites and services compete investment can help set up large funds a key role in empowering the medical inno- has proved to be beneficial; therefore, care bodies that are managed centrally with Google and don’t track you. Tap or click here for Google to advance particular fields of research vation ecosystem. There are four dedicated government should increasingly trust by the Ministry of Health (MOH). This alternatives for Gmail, YouTube, and Chrome. and to create health research centers or Science &Technology parks, 78 incubators, and encourage local firms to engage in network has contributed to the creation of a But if you’d like to distant yourself from Google Search itself, clusters, such as Iranian dedicated science and 739 research centers in a variety of high-end medical innovations. strong healthcare system characterized by tap or click here for search sites that don’t track you. and technology parks, the Thai Center of medical fields affiliated with the MOH.19 • As leading firms play an important extensive and convenient access to medical That said, there is a range of cool Google tricks you can use Excellence for Life Sciences, the Brazilian Furthermore, 68 incubators and 27 S&T role in the economy, the government services, both in rural and urban areas. to narrow your results even further. It’s high time you learned SENAI Innovation Institutes. parks, under the supervision of the Min- should adequately support them in the In each province, public medical what your search bar could do. Iran’s experience in developing istry of Science Research and Technology development of medical innovations and universities provide medical services, Get more options on your Google search results page high-tech medical innovations (MSRT), specialize in supporting medical the creation of a dynamic knowledge re- administer vaccinations, and assist in With rare exception, Google will spit up thousands of links for Over the last two decades, the Islam- and pharmaceutical sectors. gime. This would entail enforcing fewer fighting local diseases. Because of coun- any search. This is great, in theory, but most relevant information ic Republic of Iran has made significant Accelerators and innovation centers formalities on leading firms, facilitating trywide distribution, the network has the shows up on the first couple of pages. So what happens if you progress in the health and medical sector, are the most recent mechanisms used by medical exports, and assisting with the ability to undertake endogenous research don’t find what you’re looking for in the first few seconds? You expanding both in market size and cover- the government and, in particular, the import of raw materials and production and innovation and train medical cadres get annoyed, and you wonder what the issue is – bad search, or age. The ever-growing medical innovation VPST to expand and increase the efficiency equipment. To this end, the Vice-Pres- based on local demands and epidemic Google being weird? ecosystem is supported by ongoing policy of KBFs. To date, 29 accelerators and idency for Science and Technology has situations.According to the MOH, 100% One way to mitigate this feeling is to expand the number of framework developments, incentives, and 79 innovation centers are operational devised Pioneer KBFs, a direct commu- of urban and 98% of rural areas in Iran results on the first page, so you don’t have to click through as regulatory bodies. and open to medical innovators and nication line to gather information about now have access to at least primary med- many individual pages to find what you’re looking for. In addition, the emergence and devel- entrepreneurs. the needs and challenges of leading firms ical services. Simply click Settings underneath the right-hand side of the opment of the biopharma sector in Iran, The major funding institution, IPF, and to address these in the shortest time When local products are available, public search bar on your results page and you’re taken to a page where which is a complex, high-tech sector, hosts supports medical innovation mainly by possible. The Ministry of Health is en- health insurances do not cover the costs you can adjust the number of results you see. Move the slider in several successful local export firms. granting loans—US$85 million to date—to couraged to adopt a similar approach of foreign drugs for patients, but they do the direction you want, but note that the more results you select Advancement in health coverage, facilitate KBF efforts in developing medical to facilitate and support leading firms. cover from 90 to 100 percent of the total per page, the slower Google will appear to run. research, and innovation equipment, biotech, and advanced drugs. • According to local firms, some foreign cost of the domestic equivalent.Imposing Search verbatim for more refined results Iran’s improvement in health-relat- Another active funding body, the Iran Bi- firms that import medical equipment do not high tariffs on foreign drugs and/or medical Sometimes Google doesn’t exactly “get it” when it comes to ed indicators has been consistent and otech Fund (IBT), was founded in 2015 face the same difficulties experienced by locals, equipment, when an equivalent is locally your search terms. The search engine tends to rely on context, promising. According to the Human De- by the Biotech Development Council, an specifically in obtaining permissions and produced and developed to meet domestic after all. If you want more literal search results, all you’ll need velopment Index (HDI), the mean years affiliate to VPST, and is supported by joint certifications needed to launch their product demand, is also a tool to support medical to do is activate Verbatim searches. of life expectancy in Iran has increased investment from the private sector. At the in the market. Giving procurement and tender innovation.In cases where the domestic This makes it that all search results must have your search dramatically from 51.1 in 1980 to 76.2 in end of 2017, IBT had invested US$4 million priority to domestic products and firms over equivalent is not available, low tariffs of terms included exactly as they appear. 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When you follow Google’s instructions and medical engineering, 9th in bioengineering, ogy scientific publications—ranking 9th as the Iran Biotech Fund and the Innova- 78.6% in 2018. click the Try it link, you’ll be able to search for specific topics and and 8th in biomaterials, in 2017. in bioengineering, 9th in applied micro- tion and Prosperity Fund—have helped to In addition, exporting medical inno- delete them by clicking the three dots symbol. The medical innovation ecosystem— biology and biotechnology, and 13th in mitigate innovation risks, there is a need vations is strongly encouraged by recent Now you’ll have cleaner results and more relevant ads when supported by over 19,300 faculty members biotechnology in 2017. to enhance efficiency and availability of policies, such as the law for supporting you browse. from medical universities and research Currently, there are 20 Iranian biophar- funding, particularly venture capital. For- knowledge-based firms (KBFs). This law, Search for books, news, and movies institutes, and responsible for roughly ma firms, seven of which are KBFs supported mulating a comprehensive technology and approved by Parliament in 2010, was in- Most people know how to find images and videos, using the 37,450 scientific papers and 1,589 patent by the VPST. Of the 22 drugs that these innovation funding system in the health troduced as a mechanism to encourage the tabs at the top. But Google knows how much the internet loves applications in 2018—has the capacity to firms produce, at least 10 are considered sector by socializing some of the inherent supply side of technology and innovation different kinds of media, so the search engine has curated spe- host various research activities. state of the art. The local development of risks—for example, through guaranteed in high-tech firms, benefitting the health cific topics to bring you more relevant results about what you’re In 2018, the National Medical Device biopharma products has resulted in savings public procurements and grants in the sector.The Vice-Presidency for Science and looking up. Directorate (NMDD), reported that the of US$980 million annually, created over medical innovation process—could be Technology (VPST) administers this law and Take Books and News, for example. Right under the search bar Iranian medical equipment market was 4000 quality jobs for Iranian scientists the starting point to attract more private the Iran National Innovation Fund channels (if you don’t already see Books), you can click the menu item that worth US$2.5 billion, of which 30% be- and researchers, and is accountable for funding. funds to the innovative and technological says more to search among books and news articles specifically – much like you would with an image search. This prevents you from seeing results that aren’t related to what you’re looking for. The AI transformation of sports: Wimbledon 2019 broadcasting As for movies, Google handles its searches without any extra As the 2019 Wimbledon Championships drew editors, the scale of the task would make same thing in terms of data.” So how can the each match. From player gestures to crowd work on your part. Simply type in the name of a movie, and you’ll to a close, Novak Djokovic overcame Roger it formidable. That’s where IBM’s A.I. excitement of a tennis game be broken down noise, the data points enable A.I. to rank be greeted with cast info, links to Wikipedia, and even showtimes Federer in one of the most memorable and technology Watson has stepped in.Sam into data points that A.I can process?The every point of a game in order of excitement and tickets if it’s a movie that’s still in theaters. exciting finals ever witnessed. Thanks to A.I. Seddon, IBM Sports and Entertainment A.I. development team had the task of es- and compile those moments into a highlights Plot directions right from your Google search bar technologies, audiences could view more ac- Sponsorship lead for the U.K., mentioned tablishing the elements of what makes an package.However, like every A.I. technology You’re probably already familiar with Google Maps, but did tion from the tournament’s 660 matches than “What we’ve created is a system that is excellent highlight. To build a framework project, tackling bias is an issue that must be you know you can get directions without even needing to open ever before. The 13-day competition spans 18 incredibly well-versed at understanding for identifying the exciting moments from overcome. While the player’s facial expressions Maps itself? All you need to do is type in “directions to [desti- courts with hundreds of players competing, tennis from an excitement point of view. matches, the team utilized player reactions, could be used as a data point, the unique nation] from [location]” and the search engine results will take making it a near-impossible task to package That’s ‘excitement’ defined in a way that the excitement of the crowd, and on-court variations of individual player’s reactions care of the rest. highlights together for every game. Even with an A.I. can understand it. We humans may actions as data points. A.I. can analyze these could harm accuracy and distort results. You can switch between car, public transportation, and walking a vastly impracticable team of hundreds of appreciate tennis; the A.I. is looking at the elements and identify the crucial moments of (Source: forbes.com) directions if you choose to. (Source: msn.com) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 12 SOCIETY JULY 28, 2019

2,000 residential units to be Students in 8,000 schools built for flood survivors

SOCIETY TEHRAN — The Imam Khomeini Relief deskFoundation and the Ministry of Health inked offered rescue, relief training a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to construct 2,000 houses for those affected by flood, ISNA reported on Saturday. SOCIETY TEHRAN — The increase effectiveness and limit liability The housing units will be built with donations made by medical deskIranian Red Crescent during emergency operations, in addition universities’ staff, students and faculty members. Society (IRCS) trained students from to reducing casualties in times of disasters Alireza Asgarian, director for public participation at the Foun- 8,000 public and private schools on and calamities, he explained. dation, and Sima Sadat Lari, director for student affairs at the rescue and relief operations in order “The main focus of the scheme is mainly Ministry of Health, signed the MOU. to enhance their skills and capabilities on saving people in man-made accidents, during natural disasters or incidents, and our target audience is not only the IRNA reported on Saturday. students but also their families,” he noted. Since the Iranian calendar year 1392 He went on to say that students who (March 2013-March 2014), a scheme of have been trained on these issues could relief and rescue courses for the students help their families during the time when was held annually by the IRCS in different earthquake shook Kermanshah province schools of the country, aiming to famil- or flood haunted many provinces across iarize the participants with standards in the country. natural and man-caused incidents rescue. “We teach different age groups at Students are trained on disaster man- schools, but the priority is with high school agement, fire extinguishing, treatments students,” he stated, adding, currently, for specific injuries, and how to behave in some 300,000 students on 8th grade have various incidents, or how to save them- participated in the courses. As per the agreement, medical universities across the coun- selves or their families at an accident, Safe harbor, carrying the injured, Ba- try, with the participation of their students, faculty members IRCS director Ali-Asghar Peyvandi said. sic Life Support (BLS), bleeding control, and other benefactors, will build and equip 2,000 residential Referring to the fact that more than 2 wound management, Cardio Pulmonary units for the flood-hit families covered by the Foundation, million students have so far been trained Resuscitation (CPR), emergency shelter Asgarian explained. through the scheme over the past 7 years, training participants from 8,000 schools.” asters, it is important to train students (tenting) and firefighting are among the Each houses will cost 200 million rials (about $5,000) in he said that «We are currently involved in Given that Iran is prone to natural dis- on precautions and rescue operations to training courses, he concluded. urban areas and 150 million rials (nearly $3,500) in rural areas, which will be partially paid by the medical community and the Foundation, he said. Water donation campaign aims to ease Charity foundation to build 110 schools Through the MOU, medical students and faculty member are committed to provide 2,000 housing units with necessary drought in 4 provinces for the deprived household appliances to help flood-ravaged families, he concluded. SOCIETY TEHRAN — The SOCIETY TEHRAN — Barekat Heavy rainfall, beginning on March 19 has led to flooding in deskIranian Red Crescent deskCharity Foundation, 28 out of 31 provinces of Iran affecting 42,269,129 inhabitants in Society (IRCS) will launch a campaign affiliated to Headquarters for Executing 253 cities and causing widespread damage to municipal facilities, for the second time to solicit public the Order of the Imam also known as including health centers and hospitals. donations to ease water stress in four Setad-e Ejraiy-e Farman-e Hazrat-e provinces of the country. Emam, will construct some 110 schools Called Nazr-e Ab (literally meaning in deprived areas across the country by water donation), the campaign will start the end of this year (March 20, 2020). New global warming study on August 1 and will run until September The main focus of the foundation 11 in four provinces of Sistan-Baluchestan, is on employment and economic em- definitively proves climate South Khorasan, Kerman and Hormozgan normal rainfall this year, some provinces powerment of the underprivileged, but educate some 160 students, he noted, deniers wrong aiming at soliciting water donations for the still suffering water scarcity, he noted. development measures in deprived areas YJC reported on Saturday. regions suffering severe water scarcity and Based on the latest data published by is also on agenda, Ali Vaezinejad, the “In Tehran, we have not built any people can participate with donating bottled National Drought Warning and Monitoring Foundation’s deputy director for con- schools, but in its surrounding areas Climate change “deniers” who claim the rapid temperature rise water, water tanks or cash, nationwide. Center affiliated to Iran’s Meteorological struction and infrastructure affairs, said. there are some educational units built experienced by the world is part of a natural cycle have been It was first held last year (starting Organization, since the current crop year Among the development plans, educa- by Barekat Foundation,” he also said. proven wrong by a new study, experts said after it revealed that on August 5, 2018) in the southeastern (September 23, 2018), Iran has received tional buildings are the most important “We tend to provide these vulnerable global warming is happening at an “unprecedented” scale that far province of Sistan-Baluchestan which 313.8 millimeters rainfall while the long- field that we are trying to provide for those groups of the society with 110 educational exceeds temperature fluctuations during the last two millennia. went into trouble after Hamoun wetland term averages are 225.7 millimeters which residing in deprived areas, he noted, buildings, and 10 of which will be con- Warming in the 20th century, seen over 98 per cent of the world, drained and the rainless sky left many indicates that the country met above normal adding, “Our main goal is to achieve structed in quake-stricken Kermanshah is in “stark contrast” to previous warm and cool periods such as in dire need of drinking water. averages. However, last year during the sustainable development in those areas.” province,” he concluded. the “Little Ice Age” when frost fairs were famously held on a frozen The campaign has two main aspects; same period, 160 millimeters of precipi- He went on to highlight that knowl- Headquarters for Executing the Or- Thames, according to the findings in published in the journal Nature. the first one centers on water supply issues tation reported nationwide. edge, education, and literacy levels are der of the Imam, also known as Setad-e These occurred on a regional basis and others were seen in including desalination of water, rehabilita- Precipitation in Sistan-Baluchestan among the main factors of development, Ejraiye Farman-e Hazrat-e Emam, was different parts of the world. tion of qanats, improving wells and water province increased to 127.5 millimeters adding, “So, we decided to take steps founded in 1989. In the Iranian calendar Researchers examined climate changes over the past 2,000 quality, filtering and sanitation of reservoirs. from 29.9 millimeters in the previous water toward this issue building schools.” year 1386 (March 2017-March 2018) years which were thought to have been global in nature, such as And the second aspect focuses on health year, demonstrating a 325.5 percent rise. However, the Foundation only pro- Barekat Charity Foundation- the so- the medieval warm period from 800 to 1200 AD and the Little issues including health care services, free The amount also raised in comparison vides the budget in this regard and the cial arm of the organization- with the Ice Age between 1300 and 1850. diagnosis, and etc., Mohammad Nasiri, to the long-term average of 112.5 mm, organization for renovation, develop- aim of promoting social justice was It found that warmer and cooler periods before the Industrial head of the Red Crescent Society volunteer amounting to 13.3 percent. ment and equipment of schools will take established. Revolution, when human activity started to put out large amounts organization explained. Khuzestan province also experienced construction measures, he added. Socio-economic empowerment of of greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels, were not Last year, 800 billion rials (about $19 increased rainfall during this crop year, Referring to the Foundation’s target the communities by encouraging en- “globally coherent”. million) has been allocated in this regard receiving 523.3 millimeters of rain while to build some 1,670 schools across the trepreneurship prioritizing breadwinner During the Little Ice Age for example, the coldest temperatures by the benefactors, he added, IRNA re- it reported to rain 204.1 millimeters in country, he stated: “We have so far in- women, developing infrastructure such were seen during the 15th century in the central and eastern Pa- ported on Saturday. the previous water year, showing a 156.4 augurated 1,111 schools and will built as water supply schemes, power grid, and cific Ocean, during the 17th century in north-western Europe and This year, also some water tanks will percent rise, while it also increased in the rest in the near future.” road building, constructing schools and south-eastern North America, and during the mid-19th century be installed in villages struggling with comparison to the long-term mean of Most of the schools are constructed increasing educational spaces, promoting over other regions. water shortages so that villagers can access 319.3 mm. in the provinces of Khuzestan, Sistan health for all, granting non-repayable The researchers also said the previous periods are in line with clean drinking water day and night, in But long-standing 20-year-old drought and Baluchestan, as well as rural and loans and insurance especially in less natural variability of the climate. addition to distributing food packages in the region is forcing many to have to deprived areas, he added. developed areas and regions most affected (Source: The Independent) and bottled water, he also said. provide their water from tank trucks de- Currently, 2,500 schools are being by 1980s war and natural disasters are of Although, the country has received above livering water to the areas. supported by the Foundation which the priorities of the charity foundation. WORDS IN THE NEWS Weapons for Taiwan Underwater glacial melting up to 100 times faster than thought, study finds Underwater glacial melting is happening up to 100 times Researchers previously used water and air temperature, Glacier, which flows into LeConte Bay in south Juneau in (April 25, 2001) faster than previously thought, a major study has found. as well as ocean currents, to measure the melt speed. Alaska between 2016 and 2018. China has condemned plans by the United States to sell sophisticated For the first time, researchers directly measured the But the latest study, published in the journal Science, found They used sonar to scan and profile the underwater face new weapons systems to Taiwan. From Beijing, Rupert Wingfield melting of tidewater glaciers below the waterline. that ocean salinity and the shape of the glacier was also important. of the glacier. They also measured the speed of currents, Hayes reports. They found existing models were “wildly inaccurate”. “We have opened the door to correcting these models temperature and salinity of the meltwater flow. Beijing is clearly extremely unhappy at the arms package Study co-author Rebecca Jackson, of Rutgers Univer- and allowing other researchers to use our method to explore Iceberg calving was detected using time-lapse photogra- Washington is reported to be offering Taiwan. In its first response sity-New Brunswick in the US, said: “We found that melt other tidewater glaciers around the world,” lead researcher phy, and weather station data measured surface melt. The China’s foreign ministry called the arms sales a grave violation rates are significantly higher than expected across the whole Dr David Sutherland told The Independent. team believe their approach could be used to study melting of China’s sovereignty and a rude interference in China’s underwater face of the glacier – in some places 100 times The oceanographer, from the University of Oregon, added rates at other types of glaciers. internal affairs. higher than theory would predict.” that his team’s data “provides a new constraint for improv- This latest study adds to research that suggests assumptions Until now, scientists did not know how fast these glaciers ing those models and points to the ocean as an important about underwater melting at glaciers need to be revisited The arms package being offered to Taiwan will reportedly include – which are found in Greenland, Alaska and Antarctica – trigger for ice loss”. – because of the alarming effects of the phenomenon on four powerful navy destroyers, eight diesel submarines and were melting under the surface. Scientists studied the underwater melting of LeConte rising sea levels. (Source: The Independent) sophisticated submarine hunting aircraft. These are the most advanced weapons to be sold to Taiwan by any country in at least a decade. But while Beijing’s initial response is robust it is far from being hysterical. ENGLISH IN USE China may be waiting for Washington to make a formal LEARN NEWS TRANSLATION announcement of the deal before making a full response. But the measured tone may also reflect relief here that the arms package does not include the most sophisticated weapons Taiwan had DOE not convinced to transfer سازمان محیطزیست؛ برای انتقال آب خزر .been asking for, in particular the Aegis naval air defense system Beijing has made it clear the sale of the Aegis system to Taiwan would have been tantamount to Washington declaring a new water from Caspian Sea جاب نشده مایم military alliance with an island that China claims is an integral Studies carried out so far has not yet convinced the Department of پرویــن فرشــچی معــاون محیــط زیســت دریایــی ســازمان حفاظــت محیــط زیســت گفــت: مطالعاتــی .part of its own territory Environment (DOE) to transfer water from the Caspian Sea to central Iran, Words کــه مــا را بــه انتقــال آب خــزر بــه فــات مرکــزی مجــاب کنــد، هنــوز تکمیــل نشــده اســت. .Parvin Farshchi, deputy director of the DOE for marine affairs has said بــه گــزارش روز شــنبه خبرآنلیــن پرویــن فرشــچی در خصــوص وضعیــت آبــی کشــور گفــت: extremely: very arms: weapons Over the past few years Iran has faced recurrent drought spells and low طــی ایــن ســالها بــا خشکســالی و کمبــود بــارش روبــهرو بودیــم، بنابرایــن ارزشگــذاری آب grave violation: a very serious break of a promise or agreement precipitation and the value of water has become more tangible, Khabaronline ملموستــر مطرحشــده اســت. .sovereignty: the power that a country has to govern itself or quoted Farshchi as saying on Saturday معــاون محیــط زیســت دریایــی ســازمان حفاظــت محیــط زیســت دربــاره مســائل مطرحشــده در to govern other countries She further explained that water transfer from the Caspian Sea to central Iran has been a matter of interest for some years now and in the [Iranian خصــوص انتقــال آب خــزر بــه فــات مرکــزی گفــت: ایــن موضــوع از ســالها پیــش مطــرح بــوده interference: becoming involved in something when it does not concern you calendar year of] 1389 (March 2010-March 2011) various research and و در ســال 1389 نیــز مطالعــات گوناگونــی در ایــن حــوزه صــورت گرفتــه اســت. .destroyers: a kind of warship studies on the issue were conducted initial response: first reaction or reply robust: strong hysterical: in a state of uncontrolled anger or panic PREFIX/SUFFIX PHRASAL VERB IDIOM measured tone: a careful and deliberate way of speaking or dealing with something “extra-, extro-” Think back Cool as a cucumber tantamount to: almost exactly the same as Meaning: outside or beyond Meaning: to think about things that happened in the past Explanation: calm and composed, especially in times of stress alliance: union integral: important and essential For example: Chris’s behavior that morning was For example: Thinking back, it amazes me how we For example: Practicing meditation has helped me quite extraordinary. survived on so little sleep. to be as cool as a cucumber in times of trouble. (Source: BBC) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 28, 2019 WORLD IN FOCUS 13

Bahrain executes three activists Allegations of Hezbollah ruling Lebanon aimed at despite intl. protests public provocation, turmoil: 1 The regime in the tiny Per- of Bahrain’s darkest days”. Nasrallah sian Gulf kingdom carried out the death “It appears that the Bahraini regime penalties despite fierce protests by the planned this meticulously, timing the TEHRAN— The secretary general of Hezbollah has roundly United Nations and several human rights executions to coincide with U.S., EU dismissed claims that the Lebanese resistance movement is ex- groups and and UK legislative recesses in order to erting control over the Beirut government, emphasizing that such The Bahrain Centre for Human Rights avoid international scrutiny,” BIRD’s lies are aimed at inciting public opinion and plunging Lebanon said that the families of the two had re- Director Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei said into turmoil. ceived phone calls from Jaw prison for in a statement. private visits - a procedure that usually Human Rights Watch (HRW) had called precedes execution. on the Bahraini king to immediately revoke Reports had also been emerged of an the executions and spare the two young increased security presence around the jail. men from “such a cruel death.” Bahraini law requires death row inmates “If the executions are indeed imminent, to receive a family visit on the same day then the king has committed a grave in- that they are killed. justice by ratifying the death sentences Mullali and Arab were arrested sepa- of the two men despite the allegations rately in February 2017. of torture and other serious due process They were convicted of “terrorism of- concerns,” said Lama Fakih, acting Middle fenses” and sentenced them to death in East director at HRW. “He should right January 2018 during a mass trial marred the wrong by immediately revoking the by allegations of torture and serious due death sentences.” process violations. Additionally, Amnesty International The Bahraini Court of Cassation upheld Reports said that King Hamad bin Isa Bahraini activist rights group, the Bah- said that al-Malali and al-Arab had been “In Lebanon, some people try to portray Hezbollah as the the death penalties against the two men Al Khalifah ratified the verdict. rain Institute for Rights and Democracy tortured in custody through electric shocks leader of the country and in control of all state institutions. I in May 2019. According to Press TV, a London-based (BIRD), said “the executions mark one and beatings. tell you this is the biggest lie in the history of Lebanon,” Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah stated in a televised speech broadcast live from the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Friday evening. He warned that those making such unsubstantiated claims Sudan says 87 killed when security U.S. House panel seeks grand jury are actually giving the Saudi and Israeli regimes, among other enemies, the chance to hatch and advance their plots against forces broke up protest in June evidence to assess Trump impeachment Lebanon. “They know they are lying and their aim is to hold Hezbol- TEHRAN — The head of a Sudanese in- toppled, adding that 48 of the wounded TEHRAN — The Democratic-led U.S. at this time,” an attorney for the committee lah accountable for the current economic situation,” Nasrallah vestigation into the violent break up of a were hit by bullets. House Judiciary Committee asked a federal told reporters during a background briefing pointed out. protest by security forces said on Saturday An order was also issued to whip pro- court for access to grand jury evidence held after the filing. “Hezbollah has never sought to create parliamentary obstruc- that 87 people were killed and 168 wounded testers, he added. from the Mueller probe that lawmakers A separate committee lawsuit expected tion…Hezbollah has never hid behind anyone or any media outlet. in the June 3 incident in Khartoum, citing The Health Ministry had previously say they need to determine whether to early next week to compel McGahn to testify It has long stood up against cowards,” he said. a higher death toll than previous official put the death toll at 61, while opposition begin impeachment proceedings against before the panel will also cite the need to The Hezbollah chief then expressed regret over the Lebanese estimates. medics have said 127 people were killed President Donald Trump. decide on impeachment, though McGahn government’s recent crackdown on businesses hiring Palestin- Fath al-Rahman Saeed, the head of and 400 wounded in the dispersal. Democratic lawyers from the House of could avoid court action by agreeing to ian workers without permits, arguing that the issue has been the investigative committee appointed “Some outlaws exploited this gathering Representatives filed a 53-page petition in appear as a result of negotiations, aides said. “politicized.” by the public prosecutor, said some and formed another gathering in what U.S. District Court seeking permission to The grand jury evidence, which is pro- “Concerning the employment of foreign citizens in Lebanon, members of the security forces fired is known as the Columbia area, where review evidence involving interactions be- tected from outside scrutiny by federal we have always stated that Palestinians are different from for- live ammunition at protesters who were negative and illegal practices took place,” tween Trump campaign officials and Russian law, was compiled by Mueller’s 22-month eign workers as the latter have home countries to return to, but holding a sit-in to demand the military Saeed said. agents, and Trump’s alleged efforts to direct probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 Palestinians don’t. Palestine is under occupation (of the Israeli cede power. “It became a security threat, forcing the former White House Counsel Don McGahn presidential election and Trump’s efforts regime) indeed,” Nasrallah said. He told a news conference that three authorities to make necessary arrangements to remove Special Counsel Robert Mueller. to impede the investigation. The Hezbollah secretary-general then called on Lebanese polit- officers had violated orders by moving forces to clear the area,” he said. According to Reuters, the action moved House Judiciary Committee Chairman ical factions to look at the issue of Palestinian refugees working in into the sit-in area outside the Defense According to Reuters, there was no the House one step closer to impeachment, Jerrold Nadler told a news conference that the country from a humanitarian perspective, Press TV reported. Ministry, a focal point for protests that had immediate reaction to his comments a politically contentious issue that has di- since Justice Department policy prohib- Nasrallah also condemned the recent demolition of a cluster led to the ouster of long-time President from the opposition coalition Forces of vided Democrats as Congress prepares to its prosecution of a sitting president, the of Palestinian homes on the edge of occupied East Jerusalem Omar al-Bashir on April 11. Freedom and Change, which is negoti- pivot to the 2020 election season. House of Representatives is the only insti- al-Quds, which has sparked international criticism. Saeed said 17 of those killed were in ating with the ruling military council to “We have just given notice that we are tution of government capable of holding the square occupied by protesters in the finalize an agreement for a three-year actively considering articles of impeachment Trump accountable for actions outlined worst bout of violence since Bashir was transition to elections. ... that is as serious a step as we should take in the Mueller report. Venezuela’s top court blocks Guaido’s bid to rejoin TIAR Amnesty: Saudi cleric facing unjust death sentence regional defense treaty TEHRAN — Amnesty International has warned the Saudi and other ill-treatment – all flagrant violations to his right TEHRAN— Venezuela’s top court has rejected a decision by regime against executing prominent Muslim cleric Sheikh to a fair trial,” Maalouf said. the opposition-controlled legislature to rejoin a regional mil- Salman al-Awdah, calling on Riyadh to drop the politi- She further highlighted that Sheikh al-Awdah’s forthcom- itary treaty, saying the move could provide a legal framework cally-motivated charges leveled against the dissident and ing trial as well as those of other activists, including the 37 for foreign military intervention in the Latin American country. release him from jail. men who were executed last April, are politically-motivated The Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) in Venezuela said Lynn Maalouf, the Middle East Research Director at Am- and meant to silence independent voices in Saudi Arabia< on Friday that the National Assembly’s decision to rejoin the nesty International, said on Friday that the London-based Press TV reported. Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR) had no human rights organization has serious concerns that the “Sheikh al-Awdah has been calling for a more inclusive legal basis. 61-year-old clergyman could be sentenced to death and society that would end the marginalization of Saudi Shia cit- “The court rules the decision of the legislature to rejoin the executed, when he stands trial at the so-called Specialized izens. For this, he is being punished. In the same way, women Inter-American Treaty on Reciprocal Assistance is null and does not Criminal Court in the capital Riyadh on July 28. and advocates of women’s rights, who have called for greater have any legal force as it threatens the rule of law in the country,” “We are gravely concerned that Sheikh Salman al-Awdah rights, are similarly being punished. What gains are the au- judge Juan Jose Mendoza said at a session broadcast on Twitter. could be sentenced to death and executed. Since his arrest thorities hoping to achieve by treating their own citizens this Any attempts to use this treaty “should be considered as a almost two years ago, Sheikh al-Awdah has gone through way? Instead of moving ahead with this sham trial, they must hostile action toward national sovereignty,” Mendoza added. a terrible ordeal, including prolonged pre-trial detention, immediately and unconditionally release Sheikh al-Awdah The Venezuelan parliament controlled by the opposition months of solitary confinement, incommunicado detention, and drop all charges against him,” Maalouf pointed out. approved on Tuesday the proposal to rejoin the TIAR, which was signed in 1947 in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro by 23 countries, including the United States. The treaty stipulates that an attack against one signatory is considered as an attack against all other signatories as well. Israel ‘the main cause of terrorism in world’: Mahathir Mohamad President Nicolas Maduro’s predecessor, late president Hugo Chavez, withdrew the country from the defense pact in 2012. TEHRAN — Malaysian Prime Minister “But the fact you said, after the seizure world,” he said. Ecuador, Bolivia and Nicaragua also walked out of the treaty. Mahathir Mohamad says the occupation of of Palestine, and the disregard of interna- Mahathir has previously dubbed Israel According to Press TV, opposition leader Juan Guaido, who Palestinian territories as part of attempts to tional law by Israel, this has led to so-called as “a state of robbers”, saying his country oversees the defunct National Assembly, claimed that rejoining the form an illegal entity, called Israel, has been acts of terrorism. But in order to get rid of enjoys friendly relations with every country treaty would allow Caracas to establish “international alliances” the main cause of terrorism in the world. terrorism, we need to know the reason why in the world except Israel. to “protect and defend the people and Venezuelan sovereignty.” In remarks quoted by Turkey’s state- they terrorize unless you treat the causes of About 600,000 Israelis live in over 230 owned Anadolu news agency on Saturday, terrorism, you are not going to be able to illegal settlements built since the 1967 Mahathir stressing that if the causes of ter- stop terrorism,” he said. occupation of the Palestinian territories rorism were not dealt with, then it would Mahathir called on the Tel Aviv regime of the West Bank and East Jerusalem UN blacklists Saudi, Israel as be difficult to put a stop to them. to allow Palestinians to return back and al-Quds. “The main thing that we think we should reclaim their property, or at least agree on According to Press TV, Jerusalem al-Quds top child killers of 2018 always stress is the causes of terrorism. To- stopping the expansion of illegal Israeli remains at the core of the Israeli-Palestinian TEHRAN— The United Nations has for the third year put Saudi day, there is already a consensus almost settlements. conflict, with Palestinians hoping that the Arabia and its allies in their military campaign against Yemen to blame terrorism on Muslims,” said the “And if we know, beside this, the causes eastern part of the city would eventually on the world body’s blacklist of child killers, Malaysian premier who was in Turkey on for terrorism, and we treat them, we take on the Palestinians, I think there will be serve as the capital of a future independent According to a report by United Nations Secretary-General an official visit. action to stop this injustice perpetrated less terrorism or no terrorism all over the Palestinian state. Antonio Guterres, in 2018, the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen killed or injured 729 children, nearly half the total child casualties of the year. The UN chief’s report, which was presented to the Security Trump threatens tariffs against ‘foolish’ Macron Council on Friday, also states that Palestinian casualties caused by TEHRAN — U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed The U.S. president also said he maintains a “good rela- the Israeli regime, mainly its military, hit a four-year high in 2018. “substantial” retaliation against France for a tax targeting tionship” with his French counterpart, saying he had just The report shows that 59 Palestinian children were killed - American technology companies, threatening to impose spoken with Macron on the phone. 56 by Israeli forces - and another 2,756 were injured last year. tariffs on French wine and blasting French President Em- “But they shouldn’t have done this. They’re used to Guterres urged “Israel to immediately put in place preventive manuel Macron’s “foolishness.” taking advantage of the United States, but not with me as and protective measures to end the excessive use of force”. “If anybody taxes them, it should be their home Country, President,” Trump continued. “I condemn the increasing number of child casualties, which the USA. We will announce a substantial reciprocal action The French parliament this month passed the “digital are often a result of attacks in densely populated areas and against on Macron’s foolishness shortly,” Trump tweeted on Friday. tax” law, which affects about 30 multinational firms from civilian objects, including schools and hospitals,” Guterres said in Later in the Oval Office, Trump told reporters the tax the U.S., China, Germany, Spain and Britain, but mainly the report, produced by UN Children and Armed Conflict envoy decision by Paris was wrong and he threatened duties on targets American technology giants like Google, Apple, Virginia Gamba and issued in Guterres’ name. French wine. Facebook and Amazon. The report does not subject those listed to action; however, it According to Press TV, France is the world’s top wine The French law requires taxing digital companies for shames parties to conflicts in the hope of pushing them to stop exporter in terms of revenue and the U.S. is the world’s income even if their headquarters are in other countries. killing children. According to Press TV, diplomats say Saudi Arabia largest consumer of wine and the largest import market. Other European nations, including the UK and Germany, and Israel both have exerted pressure in recent years in a bid to stay “France put on a tax on our companies ... wrong thing to are considering similar taxes. off the list, but no to avail. In reaction to the Friday report, Saudi do. They should not have done that,” Trump said. “I’ve always liked American wines better than French Trump and Macron spoke by telephone on Friday and Ambassador to the UN Abdadllah Al-Mouallimi claimed that “every “Might be on wine or something else,” he told reporters. wines. Even though I don’t drink wine. I just like the way discussed the tax and next month’s summit of the Group child’s life is precious” to Riyadh, and questioned the sourcing and “we’ll be announcing that fairly soon.” they look, OK?” Trump added. of 7 rich nations in France, the White House said. accuracy of the report, describing the numbers as “exaggerated.” I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 14 WORLD SPORTS JULY 28, 2019

Juve to offer United Dybala Two dead in Korean nightclub for Lukaku

Juventus are ready to make a bid for Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku which would include Paulo Dybala as part of balcony collapse at world swim meet the deal, according to ESPN FC sources. Lukaku is a target for Juve’s Serie A rivals Inter Milan and Two people died and 16 were injured, includ- treated for minor injuries and have returned sources have told ESPN FC he is keen to join the Nerazzurri and ing athletes taking part in swimming’s world to their accommodation. work under manager Antonio Conte, who he recently labelled championship, after a balcony collapsed under USA Water Polo said Gilchrist suffered a the “best manager in the world.” the weight of party-goers at a South Korean deep left leg laceration and underwent surgery Injuries have prevented Lukaku from making any appear- nightclub, police said Saturday. Saturday at a Gwangju hospital. ances during United’s preaseason tour of the Far East and, so The balcony at the Coyote Ugly club close Fellow US water polo players Paige Haus- far, the Old Trafford club’s £80 million valuation of the Belgium to the athletes’ village was a mangled wreck child and Johnny Hooper were given stitches international has not been met. after it gave way and plummeted around five for an arm and hand injury respectively, it said. Despite spending €75m to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax, meters (16 feet) onto people below, sending “This is an awful tragedy,” said Christopher Juve are looking for one more big signing and sources have told hundreds of terrified clubbers running to Ramsey, CEO of USA Water Polo. ESPN FC they are preparing to offer Dybala to United as part of the exit screaming. “Players from our men’s and women’s a bid for Lukaku. Though, it remains unclear whether Dybala Eight athletes including an Olympic gold teams were celebrating the women’s world would be interested in moving to Old Trafford. medalist -- US water polo player Kaleigh championship victory when the collapse Tottenham have also been linked with an £80m move for Gilchrist, who won at the Rio Games -- were occurred. Our hearts go out to the victims Dybala in the English media. caught up in the tragedy. of the crash and their families.” Sources told ESPN FC that United have already rejected a “An internal balcony collapsed at a club Ramsey added that all the American water £54m from Inter for Lukaku. One way the San Siro club could in Gwangju, killing two,” said Song Gi-ju, a polo players were “safe”. raise funds to meet United’s valuation of the the ex-Chelsea detective with the Gwangju Metropolitan The Australian water polo team were also forward is to offload Mauro Icardi, who has been told he has no Police Agency. present but escaped without injury. future at the club. “We have a total of 16 injured and among The New Zealand men’s captain told Icardi has been heavily linked with a move to Juventus -- while them 10 are foreigners. Of the 10, eight are Radio Sport: “We were just dancing and Napoli are also monitoring the situation -- but so far there has athletes participating in the championships.” then the next minute we dropped five or been no official bid for the Argentine. Song said the two dead were locals and six meters and everyone started rushing Lukaku joined United from Everton in 2017 and was the first- not involved in the swimming champion- out of the club after that. choice forward under Jose Mourinho. ships, adding that police were investigating “We, I guess, fell on top of the heads of However, the Portuguese manager’s replacement Ole Gunnar the possibility the balcony may have been one Brazilian and one Italian. the club where customers were most heavily other people that were beneath us.” Solskjaer appears to prefer Marcus Rashford in attack. illegally constructed. “A structure collapsed all of a sudden located,” said the party-goer, surnamed Kim. Swimming’s world body FINA said it would (Source: Soccernet) The owner of the club -- which was packed with people standing on it. Screams filled - ‘Awful tragedy’ - “activate all measures to ensure health care and with more than 300 people as the balcony the area with broken parts flying all over,” A 38-year-old and a 27-year-old were rushed assistance is provided whenever necessary”. crumbled -- will be investigated on charges said a 32-year-old who was injured in the to hospital in grave condition but both died “FINA deeply regrets the situation and of accidental homicide, police added. collapse, according to South Korea’s Kukmin from their injuries, according to local media. sends its best wishes to any victims of this Real increasingly confident The eight injured athletes include three Ilbo newspaper. The world championships organizing accident,” it added. on Pogba Americans, two New Zealanders, one Dutch, “The site of the collapse was at the center of committee said most of the athletes were (Source: AFP)

Real Madrid are increasingly confident they could sign Paul Pogba Swimming - Australia’s Jack admits to Costa hits four as Atletico smash from Manchester United this summer, sources at the Bernabeu have told ESPN FC. positive dope test Real Madrid 7-3 Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is keen to land Pogba, although club president Florentino Perez has needed convincing after spending over €300 million on new players already this summer. Pogba and his agent Mino Raiola both publicly pressed for a move away from United earlier this summer, although more recently, the World Cup winner’s attitude has been praised by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during the team’s preseason tour of Asia. Perez told Zidane during a meeting in Montreal last week that it would be “difficult” to sign Pogba this summer given that United do not want to sell. Zidane then asked Perez and director general Jose Angel Sanchez to make another effort and now Ma- drid sources have said that, although United are holding out for €180m, there is a feeling they can find an agreement. Marco Asensio will miss a large part of the upcoming cam- paign after suffering a serious knee injury. However, different sources have told ESPN FC that Zidane believes he has enough resources in attack to cope without the Spain international and is instead demanding the club make a last effort to bolster the midfield with Pogba. (Source: ESPN) Shayna Jack, who withdrew from the ju, and accompanied her back to Australia Diego Costa scored four goals as Real Madrid the break, as Felix again fed Costa six Australia team for the swimming world from a training camp being held in Japan. were embarrassed 7-3 by rivals Atletico minutes into the second half before championships, admitted to testing pos- “As you would expect we are bitterly Madrid in the final match of their United Nacho pulled one back for Real near itive for a banned substance on Saturday. disappointed with allegations a swimmer States tour in New Jersey on Friday. the hour-mark. Atletico Madrid have The 20-year-old freestyle swimmer, has a prohibited substance in her system Real fielded a strong side once again, The Costa onslaught ended abruptly, evidence against Barcelona who won two relay silvers and a bronze although it is important to point out that with new signings Eden Hazard and Luka with he and Real’s Dani Carvajal both at the 2017 world championships, made the matter is yet to be determined,” said Jovic starting up front and Gareth Bale red-carded for fighting, adding further in Griezmann case the admission in an Instagram post. Swimming Australia CEO Leigh Russell. again on the bench, but were 5-0 down at drama to an incredible friendly. “It is with great sadness and heartache The news will be a major embarrassment the end of a shambolic first half. Vitolo added a fine seventh for Atletico, that I had to leave due to allegations of for Australian swimming given Jack’s team Atletico fielded a host of new arrivals, before Karim Benzema and Javi Hernandez Atletico Madrid CEO Gil Marin has revealed that the club’s com- having a prohibited substance in my sys- mate Mack Horton played a leading role including club record signing Joao Felix, scored late for Real to avoid what would plaint to \LaLigaand the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) tem,” she wrote. in protests against Sun Yang at the world who immediately caught Real cold on the have been the side’s biggest defeat to their against Barcelona is based on evidence that he has obtained. “I did NOT take this substance knowingly. championships. counter before playing Costa in for his city rivals in a competitive match. Los Rojiblancos claim that the Blaugrana reached an agreement Swimming has been my passion since I was The Chinese swimmer is competing un- opening goal in the first minute. Humbled Real head home with no wins with the Frenchman before his release clause dropped from 200 10 years old and I would never intentionally der the shadow of a World Anti-Doping The 120 million euro ($133 million) from their three games in the U.S. million euros to 120 million euros. take a banned substance that would disrespect Agency (WADA) appeal against governing signing Felix got among the goals himself With Bale’s future hanging over the “We filed a complaint with LaLiga and the RFEF, [but] we will my sport and jeopardise my career. body FINA’s decision to clear the 27-year- seven minutes later before Angel Correa, tour which has seen them conceded 12 not work on claiming the difference,” Marin told ESPN. “Now there is an ongoing investigation old of wrongdoing during the random drug an early substitute for the injured Alvaro goals from three games, coach Zinedine “We are now having conversations with the legal services, and my team and I are doing everything we test last September. Morata, shocked Real with a third in the Zidane remained defiant after the match, as we don’t want to create unwanted damage between the two can to find out when and how this substance Horton declined to join Sun on the podium 19th minute. insisting the club are not panicking as the clubs and the complaint will continue its path. has come into contact with my body.” after their 400 meters freestyle final while Saul Niguez capitalised on more slack new Spanish league season nears. “When there is a decision, we will say whether we will go to justice. Swimming Australia said it had been Briton Duncan Scott refused to shake his hand defending from Real to thread through to “You don’t have to spin it over,” Zidane “I know that there is [evidence] because I have it, [but we notified by the Australian Sports Anti-Dop- or pose for photos with him after the 200. Costa who fired in the fourth with just 28 said. “It’s a pre-season game. They’ve been will] let things go their way.” ing Authority (ASADA) of an adverse test Brazil’s Joao de Lucca was the latest to minutes on the clock. better at everything. There is nothing more (Source: Marca) result following an out-of-competition test show his displeasure at Sun’s presence, Costa capped a disastrous half for Real to talk about. on June 26. refusing to shake his hand on Friday after in stoppage time, winning a penalty before “We are preparing a season and being It then provisionally suspended Jack from the 4x200m freestyle relay heats. converting from the spot. calm.” Bale set for ‘£1 million a week’ the team, ruling her out of competing in Gwang- (Source: Eurosport) The punishment did not stop after (Source: Reuters) Jiangsu Suning move - reports Liverpool CEO using on-field success to catch commercial giants Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale was Friday on the verge of Manchester United may dominate Liverpool when it comes one disc at 40 pounds each year, gaming companies were signing a “£1 million a week” deal with Chinese Super League to generating commercial revenue, but the Anfield side’s chief getting 60, 80, 100 pounds per year, gradually... outfit Jiangsu Suning, reports claimed. executive Peter Moore, using his knowledge of the new-age “Over a period of years, global fans will come to An- The 30-year-old Welshman has already been told by Real fan, told Reuters that may soon all change. field on occasion, buy shirts, buy programmes, subscribe coach Zinedine Zidane that he does not form part of his future Liverpool’s accounts for the 2017-18 financial year showed to LFCTV, you name it. There are a myriad of ways a fan plans at the Spanish giants. a record pre-tax profit for a football club, as turnover in- can engage with us.” Spanish daily Marca claimed that Bale, who has been at Real creased in the 12 months to May 2018 by 90 million pounds Matchday experience since 2013 since signing from Tottenham, will earn 22 million to 455 million, also a record. With the Premier League possessing such a global ap- euros per season in China and that the deal is almost finalised. Their run to last year’s Champions League final, and the peal, top English clubs spend much of their pre-season in However, later reports by Sky Sports in England suggested sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, helped their cause, far-flung destinations, to bring the match-going experience the player’s representatives were negotiating a mind-boggling but data released by Deloitte for the 2017-18 financial year to their legions of worldwide fans. £1 million a week contract before the Chinese transfer window showed Liverpool still sit way off United and Manchester City. United spent their close season in Australia, Singapore shuts on Wednesday. Moore, though, insists the gap is closing and is hoping and China, Chelsea in Japan, Tottenham Hotspur in China, Real boss Zidane said last weekend he thought it would be to use Liverpool’s success in the Champions League this a variety of sponsorship deals, with United famed for having and Arsenal and Liverpool in the U.S. “best for everyone” if Bale’s departure could be arranged quickly year as a springboard to catch up. commercial partners in everything from car tyres to wine, Around 107,127 fans packed stadiums to watch three of -- comments Bale’s agent branded “disrespectful” of a player who “United got ahead years ago, recognising the global appeal but it is not all just advertising. Liverpool’s friendlies, though they will be able to get closer helped the side to a Spanish league title and four Champions of English football,” Moore said in the United States on the Liverpool-born Moore, having previously spent 10 years as during the regular season through modern technology. Leagues since arriving from Tottenham six years ago. club’s pre-season tour. “We are catching fast, our revenue head of EA (Electronic Arts) Sports and before that vice-presi- “We have embarked on a huge project with IBM to build Zidane then insisted Monday he meant no disrespect before continues to grow. dent of Microsoft’s interactive entertainment business, is well up all of our network capabilities all so we can engage our Bale came on as a substitute in a midweek 3-2 friendly win over “Since winning the Champions League, brands are be- positioned to target the modern-day, gaming obsessed fan. fans in a deeper way,” Moore added. Arsenal in the United States. coming more interested in Liverpool. We have had EA Sports “There are many similarities between a global company and “There is a series that we do called ‘Inside Anfield’, pre- “He had a good game and I’m happy for him,” Zidane said. come on as our global gaming partner, AXA as our official a football club these days, especially one that has hundreds viously unseen footage, in the tunnel, in the dressing room “I do not know what’s going to happen, for now he’s with us. It insurance partner, who are now on our training gear, MG as of millions of people that interact with it,” Moore added. - the spontaneous stuff, rather than the press interviews. did not change anything.” our official automotive partner, 1xBet as our betting partner. “One of the things I learned in video gaming is something Liverpool fans lap it up.” Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett has already insisted that any deal “These have all been finalised in the last few months, called ‘LTV’ — life time value. There has been a shift to free- On the pitch, Liverpool played the patient approach, waiting which sees the Welshman leave the Bernabeu would have to be meaning we can continue to grow our top-line revenues. to-play games, it is no longer about just selling the disc and one year after failing in their first attempt to sign Virgil van a permanent one and not one that sees him shipped out on loan. We have a portfolio of top class brands now.” then saying see you later. Dijk, for example. The Dutch defender was instrumental in “There will be no makeshift deals to get him out of the club,” A new fan type “Now it is about saying ‘look it is free, but then go buy last season’s Champions League success. said Barnett. (Source: AFP) It is nothing new for the big clubs to garner income from these avatars, go buy these skins’. Then, rather than buy (Source: Mirror) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 28, 2019 SPORTS 15

Bangladesh confirms friendly Iran’s Komeil Ghasemi with Iran but nothing finalized awarded 2012 gold medal SPORTS TEHRAN — Komeil Ghasemi from Iran SPORTS TEHRAN — The Bangladesh Football deskwas awarded the 2012 gold medal following deskFederation (BFF) is in negotiations with the International Olympic Committee›s announcement they Iran to play an international friendly against the current top- are stripping Uzbekistan›s Artur Taymazov of his gold medal ranked Asian football country in the world, likely to be held for a doping violation. in Qatar’s capital Doha during the first week of September. BFF admitted its negotiations with Iran Football Fed- eration, which has not been confirmed yet. “We have been in talks with two-three higher-ranked Asian countries to play a friendly before our first game in the World Cup Qualifiers in September. The negotiation with Iran is in advanced level but nothing is finalized yet, even the date of the friendly,” said BFF general secretary Abu Nayeem Shohag Wednesday. It was also learnt that the BFF has approached two other middle-east countries, including Saudi Arabia, to arrange a friendly as Shohag said they are reluctant to play one friendly before the Afghanistan game. Shohag also said they are trying to arrange a training camp in Qatar before the game. Iran are currently the top team among the AFC member association countries in world ranking, and placed 23rd in the world. It was the second such violation in the 120 kg division. Having featured in the last two World Cups, Iran aim to The other finalist, Davit Modzmanashvili, a Georgian make it three in a row, having been placed in the same group representative, was also disqualified after the IOC found a with Iraq, Bahrain, Cambodia and Hong Kong. banned substance in his samples, announced in January 2019. The eight group winners and four best runners-up will Taymazov, who defeated Ghasemi in the men›s freestyle advance to the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Finals and the 120 kg semifinals, had his results vacated for the second final round of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. time in his career after being previously stripped of his 2008 The next best 24 teams from the second round of the gold medal at 120 kg following a re-testing of his samples joint qualifiers will compete in a separate competition for the in April 2017. remaining 12 slots in the 24-team AFC Asian Cup China 2023. The silver medal went to Bilyal Makhov from Russia and American Tervel Dlagnev claimed the bronze medal.

Italy thump Spain to win men’s water polo title Iran’s Hodaei into 2019 ITTF GWANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) — Italy won the attack while they stifled the Spaniards at the other end. men’s water polo gold medal at the World Aquatics Cham- Spain were unable to launch a fight back in the fourth Challenge Series semis pionships after an effervescent performance gave them a quarter and French-born center Michael Bodegas put the SPORTS TEHRAN — Amirhossein Hodaei advanced 10-5 win over rivals Spain in Saturday’s final. icing on the cake for Italy with a spectacular effort with deskto semi-final round of the 2019 ITTF Chal- It was the fourth world title for the Italians, who pulled his back facing goal. lenge Plus Pyongyang Open. away after a balanced first period and finished the 16-team Following the women’s defeat by Australia in Friday’s Hodaei defeated no. 3 seed Scotland’s Gavin Rumgay (11- tournament with a perfect 6-0 record. third-place match, Hungary’s men suffered the same fate 5, 11-9, 5-11, 12-10, 12-10) in Pyongyang. Both teams secured berths in the 2020 Olympic Games and missed out on a podium finish after the left-handed Hodaei now faces An Ji Song, the no.2 seed, in the penul- by reaching the final and the Italians celebrated their sec- Jokovic tormented his markers throughout the contest. timate round; he withstood a spirited recovery by DPR Korea ond gold medal under coach Alessandro Campagna, who The 31-year old winger, who was named the tournament’s colleague, Kim Ok Chan (11-8, 11-7, 15-13, 7-11, 14-16, 14-12). jumped into the pool with his jubilant players to celebrate. most valuable player, kept finding the back of the net from Also, Iran’s promising youngster Amin Ahmadian lost In the day’s curtain-raiser, 2017 champions Croatia all angles while goalkeeper Marko Bijac pulled off a string to Kim Song II from DPR Korea in quarter-final 4-0 (11-8, clinched the bronze medal with a 10-7 defeat of Hungary of good saves at the other end. 11-7, 11-7, 11-8). on the back of six goals from Maro Jokovic. Olympic and European champions Serbia, who deployed Felipe Perrone netted twice for the Spaniards in the successive goals in the second. a second-string side after qualifying for next year’s Olym- opening period which ended 2-2 but from there on it was Another 3-0 run after the break gave the champions a pics by winning the World League in Belgrade last month, a lop-sided contest as the rampant Italians rifled in three massive 8-3 lead, as the Italians shared the workload in finished fifth after a 13-9 win against Australia. Saipa win Shohada Cup title

Late show puts Iran on top after action- FIFA lecturer: Alireza Faghani PLDC — Saipa football team won the fourth edition of the Shohada Cup on Friday. packed opening best in Asia Saipa, who defeated Persepolis 2-0 on Wednesday, beat Shahin Bushehr 3-1 in the final match and won the title. Persepolis defeated Nirooy-e Zamini 4-0 at Tehran’s Share-Qods Stadium. Farshad Ahmadzadeh opened the scoring for Persepolis in the 14th minute and Ali Alipour made it 2-0 seven minutes into the second half. Mehdi Torabi (58) and Amir Roostaei (85) were also on the target. The first edition of Shohada Cup was held in 2012, where Tractor Sazi won the title after defeating Esteghlal 2-1. Saba claimed the title of the second edition, edging past Persepolis 1-0. Tractor Sazi once again won the title in the third edition after defeating Saipa 3-0.

Tokyo 2020: Robots revealed! All six teams got on the scoresheet, but opening win of their own when leading IRNA — FIFA lecturer Mohd Salleh referees to succeed. So I cannot say Islamic Republic of Iran were the only 2-0 at half-time against Afghanistan, Subkhiddin emphasizing that “Alireza how the age is important.” Four new futuristic robots have been unveiled by the one to emerge victorious, racing to the but Wahidulah Wahidi’s side stormed Faghani” is the best referee in Asia, Referring to Iran’s referees’ condi- Organising Committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and top of table on Matchday One of the back to earn a share of the spoils in a noted that the media should not exert tion, he said, “So far, I have not seen a Paralympic Games. The robots will be deployed to assist CAFA U-16 Championship in Tajikistan 2-2 draw in Dushanbe. pressure on the referees and cause their particular mistake by Iran’s referees spectators, athletes and officials at competition venues on Friday. With promising Galatasaray youth stress in judgment. in major competitions, and the media and to relay sound, images and physical feedback from Hossein Abdi’s charges outlasted team skipper Beknaz Almazbekov in their Mohd Salleh Subkhiddin said on are exerting pressure on them inside venues to those watching remotely. Turkmenistan to earn a 3-1 win, with starting line-up, Kyrgyz Republic went Saturday in the pre-season class of the country. The media should not be Kyrgyz Republic’s match against Afghan- 1-0 up through Aalambek Abylkasymov premier league of Iran for referees on in the pursuit of mistake in judging, istan and the headline clash between in the 17th minute, then doubled their the use of the video assistant referee but media should highlight the scenes Tajikistan and Uzbekistan ending in lead thanks to Nurseit Azamatov’s goal (VAR), “When you use this technology that judges are judging well.” entertaining draws. three minutes before the break. in domestic matches, we will use Iranian FIFA lecturer, emphasizing that IRAN 3-1 TURKMENISTAN But Nurlan Bukuev’s side couldn’t referees in matches under the cover of the level of refereeing in Iran is high, Iran got their campaign off to the best hold on, as two second-half goals for FIFA and AFC. It is very important for added, “We do not really have a referee possible start, scoring two late goals to Afghanistan – first from Mehdi Ebrahmi FIFA to choose referees to judge at the in Asia at the level of Faghani, which claim three early points against Turk- in the 44th minute, then from Ahmad World Cup that they have dominance can judge so well at the World Cup.” menistan in Hisor. Zireka seven minutes later – ensured on the video referee assistance system. Of course, the difference between the In searing 35-degree heat, the Ira- the sides finished with one point apiece. He went on to say that concurrent other referees with Faghani is that he nians took early charge of the match, UZBEKISTAN 1-1 TAJIK- with the VAR class held in Iran, we in- constantly changes for his purpose, with Sajjad Gol Mohammadi opening ISTAN vited some Iranian referees to Malaysia, and then he will endure the difficulties the scoring in the 15th minute. In the final match of the opening day, one of whom was Mouod Bonyadifar and make progress. Turkmenistan, however, still looked defending champions Uzbekistan were and the other was Alireza Faghani. “In other words, if young referrers The Tokyo 2020 Robot project aims to ensure the Tokyo likely to grab a point when Batyr Sahedov held to a 1-1 draw by the tournament Bonyadifar had a lot of information want to reach this level, they should 2020 Games will be the most innovative ever, with the new levelled the tie with 10 minutes remain- hosts thanks to a late equaliser from about the VAR system and was suc- continue to learn and continue to robots expected to provide visiting fans and those watching ing, but a 66th-minute penalty from Tajikistan’s Aini Alijoni. cessful in the class. progress beyond these courses,” he remotely with an experience they are unlikely to forget. substitute Yadegar Rostami restored Azamat Abduraimov’s Uzbekistan side FIFA lecturer on the presence of added. “If you think the same classes The robot project will help realise one of Tokyo 2020’s core Iran’s lead, before Aliakbar Ranjbar led at half-time thanks to a 28th-minute young referees in this class said, “For are enough to succeed, here is the end visions – “Unity in Diversity” – aiming to foster a welcoming put the result beyond doubt deep into goal from Pakhtakor forward Rustam the first time, I witness this pre- sea- of dreams.” environment for all athletes, visitors and those unable to added time, giving his side a two-point Turimurodov, but Tajikistan wouldn’t be son arrangement for the referees and Referring to the federation’s attempt attend venues who want to experience the Games remotely buffer on top of the table. denied as Alijoni delivered the equalizer the Iranian Football Association has to implement the video referee system, at other locations in Japan. KYRGYZ REPUBLIC 2-2 AF- 11 minutes before full-time to earn a point implemented it well. Since soccer is a Subkhidin stated, “The conditions in The new models include attractive Tokyo 2020 Mas- GHANISTAN in Dushanbe. combination of experience and pow- any country’s soccer determines the cot-type robots – Miraitowa and Someity – developed by Kyrgyz Republic looked set for an (Source: the-afc) er, this gathering can help the Iranian use of this system.” Toyota Motor Corporation, an industry expert in the field of robot technology who are providing support for the project. Tokyo 2020 Mascot-type robots will welcome athletes and Vermaelen signs for Vissel Kobe guests at Games venues and other Games-related locations Belgian international defender Thomas Vermaelen has be- medical and visited the club’s training complex. Barcelona with the Japanese club, saying: “I try to bring with human-like movements such as shaking hands and come the latest high profile player to move to Vissel Kobe, “I’m very excited to be here to help the team, to improve the complete package into this team.” waving, and with a variety of facial expressions. the Japanese club announced on Saturday. the team,” he told a news conference in Kobe, western Japan, Vermaelen began his career at Ajax before moving on to Cameras mounted on the robots’ foreheads will allow The 33-year-old, whose contract with Barcelona has now ahead of a friendly between Barcelona and Vissel Kobe, Arsenal and Barcelona with a loan spell at Roma. them to recognise when people are nearby and to react to expired, will team up with David Silva, Lucas Podolski and which the Spanish champions subsequently won 2-0. He has played 74 times for Belgium, most recently in the them. Tokyo 2020 and Toyota are additionally discussing his former Barca captain Andres Iniesta. “I will do all my best to make this team better and I will 3-0 Euro qualifier win against Scotland in June. a number of ways for the Mascot robots to make it easier Vermaelen, who is reported to have turned down an show you that I will give my everything for this club,” he said. Vissel Kobe are currently 15th in the 18-team J-league. and more enjoyable for children to experience the Games. offer to join Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht, passed his Vermaelen said he planned to share his experience at (Source: AFP) (Source: Paralympic.org) Prayer Times Noon:13:11 Evening: 20:32 Dawn: 4:31 (tomorrow) Sunrise: 6:10 (tomorrow) JULY 28, 2019 ART&CULTURE I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y www.tehrantimes.com Managing Director: Ali Asgari Editor-in-Chief: Mohammad Ghaderi Sabzevar street named after writer Editorial Dept.: Fax: (+98 21) 88808214 — 88808895 [email protected] Switchboard Operator: Tel: (+98 21) 43051000 Advertisements Dept.: Telefax: (+98 21) 43051450 Mahmud Dowlatabadi’s novel “Kelidar” Public Relations Office: Tel: (+98 21) 88805807 ARTTEHRAN — A Subscription & Distribution Dept.: Tel: (+98 21) 43051603 deskstreet in Sabzevar, www.eshterak.ir Distributor: Padideh Novin Co. the hometown of celebrated Iranian 9 433 Tel: 88 11 novelist Mahmud Dowlatabadi, has Webmaster: [email protected] been named after his book “Kelidar”, Printed at: Jame Jam Bartar Borna - 44197737 the city council of northeastern Iranian Tehrantimes79 Tehrantimesdaily town of Sabzevar in Khorasan Razavi Province announced on Saturday. No. 18, Bimeh Alley, Nejatollahi St., Tehran, Iran “The street has been named after P.o. Box: 14155-4843 the book to celebrate this magnum Zip Code: 1599814713 opus,” Sabzevar City Council spokesman Masud Pasandideh told the Persian service of ISNA. The writer was born in the Dowlatabad Village of Sabzevar in 1940. Self-educated and forced to work from childhood, Dowlatabadi spent part of his younger adult years as a stage actor in Tehran. His monumental 3,000-page saga GUIDE TO “Kelidar” narrates the lives of Kurdish SPIRITUAL AWAKENING tribes and peasants from a poverty- stricken village in Khorasan Province during the mid-1940s. A counsel gained after lost property is “Desert Strata”, “The Trip”, “The Legend of Baba Sobhan”, “The much more precious than the property

Cowherd”, “Aqil”, “Man” and “Missing /Mehdi Qasemi itself. Soluch” are among Dowlatabadi’s Imam Ali (AS) noteworthy credits. ISNA “Kelidar” is the name of a mountain situated in proximity to the cities of Sabzevar, Neyshabur and Quchan. Mahmud Dowlatabadi in an undated photo.

Children impressed by IIDCYA hosts fair for children’s wordless Iranian shorts to go on screen at “Am I a Wolf?” at Russia picture books from overseas Argentina’s UNCIPAR Insomnia animation festival CULTURE TEHRAN — An ARTTEHRAN — A lineup deskexhibition of deskof four Iranian short ARTTEHRAN — Iranian director Amir- children’s wordless picture books films will compete in the 41st Argentine deskHushang Moein’s acclaimed movie “Am published by companies overseas is and International Film and Video I a Wolf?” won the Children’s Dreams award at the 7th currently underway at the central Festival – UNCIPAR, in the city of Insomnia International Animation Film Festival in Kaluga, library of the Institute for Intellectual Pinamar. Russia, the organizers have announced. Development of Children and Young “Breathing” by Farshid Ayyubinejad Adults (IIDCYA) in Tehran. is among the films. It is about several A selection of 55 books has been put workers who work in a stone factory on view at the exhibit entitled “The Book and are forced to hide in a dark room of Silence”. every time the insurance agent visits “Journey” by Aaron Becker, “Flotsam” the factory. by David Wiesner and “Float” by Daniel Another entry, “Child Eater” by Miyaresare, all from the U.S., are among Mohammad Kart, is about a teenage the books. boy laborer who falls in love with a The book fair also displays “Le teenage girl. lutin des arts” (The Elf of the Arts) by The lineup also includes “Are you French illustrator Chiara Carrer, “Pool” A poster for “The Book of Silence”, an volleyball?!” by Mohammad Bakhshi. A scene from “Breathing” by Farshid by Korean artist Jihyeon Lee, “En el exhibition of children’s wordless pic- It tells the story of a group of Arabic- Ayyubinejad. Silencio del Bosque” (In the Silence of ture books, underway at the Intellectual speaking asylum seekers who arrive the Forest) by Spanish illustrator Cristina Development of Children and Young at the border of an English-speaking the catalyst that improves relations. Pérez Navarro and “Leaf” by Australian Adults in Tehran. country and can go no further. “Azadeh” by Mir Abbas Khosravinejad author Stephen Michael King. the library located at 24 Khalid Islambouli There are scuffles with the border will also go on screen at the UNCIPAR, The exhibition will run until August 22 at St., Beheshti Ave. guards every day until volleyball becomes which will be held from August 17 to 19.

A scene from Iranian director Amir-Hushang Moein’s ac- Books from Western literature appear in Persian claimed movie “Am I a Wolf?”. CULTURE TEHRAN — Three books from the “Soren Kierkegaard” has been translated into Persian The movie tells the story of children who perform the deskWestern literature have recently been by Khashayar Deihimi. familiar story of the wolf and the yearlings in school as a published in Persian in Tehran. Kierkegaard was a 19th-century Danish philosopher puppet show. The nanny goat grieving for its yearlings and “Ernest Hemingway” by Philip Young and “Soren who has been labeled by many as the father of the angry wolf in its solitude face each other. Kierkegaard” by Stephen Crites have been published existentialism, although there are some in the field who Produced at the Institute for the Intellectual Development of by Now Publications. American writer Aimee Bender’s express doubt in labeling him an existentialist to begin Children and Young Adults, “Am I a Wolf?” has been screened novel “The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake” has also with. His philosophy also influenced the development in several international events and won awards from some been published by Khazeh Publications. of existential psychology. of them. The short animated movie was honored with a New Translated into Persian by Shiva Safari, “Ernest Leila Hiedari is the translator of “The Particular Face Award at the 22nd Japan Media Arts Festival in May. Hemingway” introduces the American writer Ernest Sadness of Lemon Cake”. The Insomnia Grand Prix went to “Five Minutes to Sea” by Hemingway. The book tells the story of Rose Edelstein who bites Russian director Natalia Mirzoyan, while “Sweet Night” by Young is considered to be the first serious Ernest into her mother’s homemade lemon-chocolate cake on Lia Bertels from Belgium won the Professional Prize, which Hemingway scholar. Indeed his scholarship brought the eve of her ninth birthday, and discovers she has a is awarded to the best film in the international competition him into conflict with Hemingway himself. magical gift: she can taste her mother’s emotions in of professionals. In his 1948 biography of Hemingway, written for his This combination photo shows the front covers of the the slice. The Debyutoria Prize, the award for best film in the doctoral dissertation, Young argued that Hemingway’s Persian copies of Stephen Crites’ “Soren Kierkegaard” To her horror, she finds that her cheerful mother tastes international competition of young filmmakers, was presented writing was strongly affected by an injury Hemingway (L) and Philip Young’s “Ernest Hemingway”. of despair. Soon, she’s privy to the secret knowledge that to “Daughter” by Daria Kashcheeva from the Czech Republic. received in 1918, while serving in World War I. trauma?” Hemingway fought to have the publication most families keep hidden: her father’s detachment, her “Flow”, a Netherlands-France co-production directed Hemingway strongly objected to this theory, quoting of Young’s biography stopped, but after exchanging mother’s transgression, her brother’s increasing retreat by Adriaan Lokman, received the Equilibristics Prize for him as saying, “How would you like it if someone said that correspondence with Young, Hemingway agreed to let from the world. But there are some family secrets that experimental film. everything you’d done in your life was because of some the book be published. even her cursed taste buds can’t discern. The Special Prize was given to “Toomas Beneath the Valley of the Wild Wolves” directed by Chintis Lundgren from Estonia, France and Croatia. The Special Distinction of the Jury was shared among “A Leo Rojas to return for new concert Bus” by Chinese director Wenyu Li, “Lola the Living Potato” by Leonid Shmelkov from France and Russia, and “The Diver” by Ula Voitova from France. in Tehran The award for best music video went to “Bouge Ton Coeur” ARTTEHRAN — Ecuadorian the Croatian-German singer, accompanied casting show. by Andrea Schneider from Switzerland. deskpan flutist Leo Rojas, the 34-year-old musician in the concerts He became a contestant in the show’s The Insomnia International Animation Film Festival was famous for his hit song “The Lonely named “Son of the Sun”. fifth season, succeeding to the semi-finals held from July 18 to 22. Shepherd”, will be coming again to Tehran Rojas was born in Ecuador and is best with his rendition of “El Condór Pasa” and to give a new concert. known for winning the 2011 season of the then winning the show by playing “Einsamer The performance will take place at the German casting show Das Supertalent. Hirte” (“The Lonely Shepherd”). Why Farsi is regaining Grand Hall of the Interior Ministry on Rojas moved to Spain in 2000 and then Rojas’ version of “The Lonely Shepherd” Pan flutist Leo Rojas performs at the August 13. to Germany, living in Berlin with his Polish was released as a single shortly after the importance abroad? Milad Tower in Tehran on March 30, Earlier in March, Rojas gave concerts wife. He often performed as a street musician show’s finale, followed by his first full-length 2019. (Moj/Mohsen Abolqasem) at Tehran’s Milad Tower. Silvio d’Anza, until a passer-by informed him about the album, “Spirit of the Hawk”. 1 Most of the Iraqi said they have religious connection with Iran and improving relationship between Iran and Iraq is making Persian as a second language for them and Iran and Iraq are becoming as a second home for each other. This Iranian literati to review American poetry was a very delightful revelation as all right-minded Muslims long for unity and stability. Most of the students are either CULTURE TEHRAN — A number of Iranian from the nineteenth-century lyric to the modernist graduate or postgraduate. One dentist from Lebanon named deskliterati will come together in a session poem, focusing on the work of major modernists such as Ahmed Muhammad Ali spoke to me at length. He said he first at Tehran’s Book City Institute on Tuesday to review Robert Frost, T. S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Wallace Stevens, came to Iran 3 years ago and felt guilty that his perception American author Christopher Beach’s “The Cambridge Marianne Moore and W. C. Williams. before coming to Iran was negative due to false propaganda Introduction to Twentieth-Century American Poetry” In the second half of the book, the focus is on groups against Iran. He fell in love with culture and so said a female translated into Persian by Kamran Ahmadgoli and such as the poets of the Harlem Renaissance, the New student from Srinagar, Kashmir. Ahmed added that Iran has Bahador Baqeri. Critics, the Confessionals and the Beats. In each chapter best medical and educational facilities in the region and even Published in 2011 by Cambridge University Press, discussions of the most important poems are placed in people from those Arab countries, whose relations are not the book gives the readers a brief introduction to the the larger context of literary, cultural and social history. good with Iran, wish to come here. Iran is both cost effective various movements, schools and groups of American The translators of the book and scholar Masud and culturally enjoyable. People are welcoming and strangers poets in the twentieth century. It helps readers to Jafari Jazi are scheduled to deliver speeches at the A poster for a meeting Tehran’s Book City Institute will don’t feel strange. understand and analyze modern and contemporary meeting, which will begin at 4 pm. hold on July 30 to review “The Cambridge Introduction To sum up, Iran was once a cradle of civilization and I poems. A Persian version of the book has recently been to Twentieth-Century American Poetry” by American hope it will become a cradle again. The first part of the book deals with the transition published by Khamush Publications in Tehran. author Christopher Beach.