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he Indian Embassy in rench President Emmanuel Tthe Kingdom will or- Macron was involved in an Get out; we know the ganise a flag-hoisting cer- Fincident with Israeli secu- rules. Nobody should emony at its premises in rity outside the St Anne Cathe- provoke anybody. Seef on Sunday, January 26, dral, which is a French territory PRESIDENT MACRON 2020, at 7.30 am. in Jerusalem. All members of the Indian President Macron expressed Anne is a French territory in Jeru- community are cordially in- dissatisfaction when Israeli secu- salem and that the role of France vited to attend the event and rity entered the site and encoun- in the city is to protect such plac- requested to reach the venue tered Macron’s French security. es. The Israeli security forces at- by 07.15 am, the embassy said The French president allegedly tempted to enter although French in a press statement issued. said to the Israeli security, “Get security was in charge. out; we know the rules. Nobody The French president reacted should provoke anybody.” to a disagreement between Israeli US to expand The scene was brief but re- security and his French guards travel ban minded the French of the late French President Macron asks Israeli police officers to leave the French 12th-century Church of Saint Anne in the old city as he was entering the site; he President Chirac’s visit to the old of Jerusalem. was able to end the clashes and Washington, DC city of Jerusalem when he had a reminded the Israelis of the rules. problem with Israeli security in manded of the Israeli security. lem before entering the French security. He refused to enter until He added that everything went resident Donald Trump the city’s narrow streets. “Do you want me to go back?” Catholic Cathedral of St. Anne Israeli security had left. smoothly and that no incident Psaid he plans to add Chirac stopped angrily and de- The president also had a prob- when he was preceded by Israeli Elysee sources explained that St occurred. countries to his existing travel ban to bar more for- eign nationals from entry into the US. The current ban - signed by Mr Trump two years ago - closed US borders to citizens from seven countries, most with Muslim majorities. Libya, Iran, Somalia, Syr- ‘Catastrophe ahead’ ia, Yemen, North Korea and Venezuela are affected. Countries from Europe, Lebanon’s premier says new Cabinet faces disaster as it holds first meeting Africa and Asia are being considered for the expanded order, according to US media. He suggested that Mr Trump confirmed • that more countries will be ministers organise a run added. of Cabinet sessions to “You see what’s going on make up for lost time. 20 in the world, our country member Cabinet was has to be safe,” he told re- The ministers sworn in on Tuesday porters at the World Eco- • breaking a month-long nomic Forum in Davos, formed a committee to impasse. Switzerland on Wednesday. prepare the ministerial He gave no further details statement to put before on which countries would a vote in parliament. be targeted or how many, “We have already prepared but said that the informa- an economic plan and financial tion would be released “very Beirut reforms that the government shortly”. will have to implement or amend ebanon faces a ‘catastro- when necessary.” phe’, Prime Minister Has- He suggested that ministers Lsan Diab said yesterday organise a run of Cabinet ses- after his newly unveiled Cabinet sions to make up for lost time held its first meeting to tackle since the resignation of the pre- DON’T MISS IT the twin challenges of a tena- vious government on October 29. cious protest movement and a The ministers formed a com- nosediving economy. Lebanon’s new Prime Minister Hassan Diab (L) reviews the honour guard upon his arrival at the presidential palace. mittee to prepare the ministerial Hassan Diab, who replaced statement to put before a vote in Saad Hariri as prime minister, situation he inherited was des- His comments came after confidence of the Lebanese peo- parliament. Spectacular four- vowed to meet the demands perate. President Michel Aoun told Leb- ple and work to achieve the goals Mr Diab finally formed his day shows lined from the street but demonstra- “Today we are in a financial, anon’s new “rescue team” Cabi- they aspire to,” Mr Aoun said. new administration late on Tues- 02 up for Bahrain F1 tors were unconvinced and scuf- economic and social dead end,” net that ministers must work to “It is necessary to address the day evening after meeting with fled with police overnight. he said in a statement read by meet the demands of the people economic situation, restore the Mr Aoun and Parliament Speak- race The 61-year-old academic was a government official after the during the first session of the confidence of the international er Nabih Berri at Baabda Palace. thrown in at the deep end for his new Cabinet’s inaugural meet- new administration on Wednes- community in Lebanese institu- The move ends a political crisis No threat of first experience on the political ing in Beirut. “We are facing a day. tions and work to reassure the amid nationwide rallies against coronavirus in big stage and admitted that the catastrophe,” he said. “Your mission is to gain the Lebanese people of their future. the dire economic situation. 03 the Kingdom, says Health INCREDIBLE EVENTS Ministry Cop, civilian get three-year prison Afrojack to add more colour to F1 festivities 04 for ‘forging TDT | Manama Speaking at the event, BIC Chief Executive with Afrojack as our major concert act, traffic accident Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa and Gulf together with an amazing mix of other en- rammy award-winning DJ and pro- Air Deputy Chief Executive Officer Captain tertainment and racing.” report’ ducer Afrojack will be performing Waleed Al Alawi revealed some of the major Afrojack is only the first artist to be an- Glive at the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain details of this year’s race, which includes nounced for the highly anticipated Formula 210 fils (includes VAT) Grand Prix 2020, which is scheduled to take Afrojack’s concert on the Friday of the Grand 1 event. place March 19 to 22 at Bahrain International Prix weekend. All ticket-holders to the Grand Prix will Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. Shaikh Salman commented: “2020 will be able to attend his concert at no extra cost. This was announced yesterday at a mark some major milestones, with the 70th Other artists performing will be an - Press conference hosted by BIC at The anniversary of both F1 and our partners at nounced by BIC soon. Avenues. Gulf Air. We are truly celebrating in style Full report Page 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 02 Spectacular four-day shows lined up for Bahrain F1 race Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 will be held from March 19 to 22 TDT | Manama of other entertainment and racing. Formula 1 Grand Prix to Bahrain On the racing side, in addition to year after year, further showcas- ahrain International Circuit F1, we are delighted to be welcom- ing Bahrain onto the international (BIC) announced yesterday ing F3 for the first time, together stage. On behalf of the Kingdom of Ban incredible line-up of at- with the return of F2. With 52 cars Bahrain’s national carrier, I look tractions both on and off the track taking to the grid in these feeder forward to yet another successful at the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain series, drivers will be pushing the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.” Grand Prix 2020, taking place limits to prove themselves and In addition to Formula 1, there March 19 to 22 in Sakhir. progress to the ultimate level of will be plenty of other racing ac- The four-day spectacle is the F1. tion in the Bahrain Grand Prix biggest and most sought-after “We urge fans across the world with three highly competitive event in the region each year, and to get booking their tickets as support series: the FIA Formula 2 in signature BIC style, “The Home soon as possible as seats are al- Championship, the FIA Formula 3 of Motorsport in the Middle East” ready selling fast. We look for- Championship which will appear continues the tradition of putting ward to welcoming everyone to for the first time and the Porsche together the very best package for BIC for our nighttime spectacle Sprint Challenge Middle East. fans attending the season’s first in March.” Formula 2 and Formula 3 will night race. Gulf Air’s Deputy Chief Execu- be holding their season-opening The launch of the 16th edition tive Officer, Capt. Waleed Al Alawi rounds in Bahrain in support of of the Bahrain Grand Prix was added: “This is an exciting time Formula 1. Both series are con- marked with the premiere of for Gulf Air and for the Kingdom sidered amongst the leading step- a specially made 7D hologram of Bahrain as a whole as we cele- ping stones to the top flight, giving Shaikh Salman and Capt Al Alawi at the press conference yesterday. show; a spectacular live expe- brate the 70th anniversary of the Bahrain’s race fans an exciting rience never seen before in the airline and Formula 1 as a sport. look at many of the sport’s future Middle East. held at The Avenues Mall, BIC of this year’s race. BIC’s Chief Executive, Shaikh We are delighted to once again stars. The 7D experience will be open Chief Executive Shaikh Salman This included the announce- Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, com- welcome visitors to the Kingdom Meanwhile, the Porsche Sprint to the public all this weekend bin Isa Al Khalifa and Gulf Air ment of Grammy award-winning mented: “2020 will mark some to attend the Formula 1 Gulf Air Challenge Middle East will be (January 23 to 25, from 5pm) next Deputy Chief Executive Officer DJ and producer Afrojack as the major milestones, with the 70th Bahrain Grand Prix 2020. There’s holding the final round of its to Gate 3 of The Avenues Mall. Captain Waleed Al Alawi an- megastar concert act on the Fri- anniversary of both F1 and our so much to look forward to this 2019/2020 season during For- Speaking at a press conference nounced some of the major details day of the race weekend. partners at Gulf Air. We are truly year and, on behalf of Gulf Air, we mula 1 weekend. celebrating in style with Afro- are honoured to be longstanding The series’ newest champion jack as our major concert act, partners with the Bahrain Inter- will be crowned in front of an together with an amazing mix national Circuit and to bring the international audience. Tickets now available ickets to this year’s Bahrain Grand Aside from this, there are also 10pc discounts Prix have already been selling fast and on four-day tickets to the Batelco Grandstand, Tthey are currently still available with Turn One Grandstand, University Grand - up to 15 per cent off under BIC’s Early Bird stands and Victory Grandstands. A Batelco promotion. This offer is available for a limited Grandstand ticket for all four days now costs period only and it is the last chance for fans BD108, down from its original price of BD120. to get Grand Prix tickets at reduced prices. There are also Batelco Grandstand tickets for Tickets can be bought online at BIC’s official only Saturday and Sunday, priced at BD90 website www.bahraingp.com, by calling the apiece, down from the original cost of BD100; BIC Hotline on +973-17450000, or at BIC’s City and also for Friday-only tickets at BD54 each, Centre Bahrain stand located on the ground reduced from BD60. Furthermore, a four- floor near gate number three in the West day ticket to the Turn One Grandstand now Court. The 15pc price reduction covers four- costs BD90, reduced from its original price CARING HANDS day tickets on seating along BIC’s Main Grand- of BD100; whereas University and Victory stand. A Main Grandstand seat now costs Grandstand tickets costs BD54 apiece, down FOR EVERY CHILD BD127.5 instead of its original price of BD150. from their original price of BD60.

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Nepalese Ambassador to Bahrain Padam Sundas yesterday received Chairman of the Management Board of The Daily Tribune P Unnikrishnan and Public Relations Head of the newspaper Goutham Krishna in the presence of Aruna Ghising, Deputy Chief of Mission and Shakeel Ahmed Sheikh, Office Secretary. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 03

Bahraini doctor wins No threat of coronavirus in the ‘Arab Physician Kingdom, says Health Ministry Award’

current reports suggest, and The ministry has at least three US airports have • begun screening incoming pas- urged the public to sengers for signs of illness, as take precautionary have busy airports in Hong Kong, measures after travelling Singapore, South Korea and Ma- to places affected. laysia. Coronaviruses belong to a fam- ily of viruses known as Corona- • The virus was first viridae and look like spiked rings reported to the World under an electron microscope. Dr Al Alawi Health Organisation They are so named because of on Dec 31 and has been these spikes, which form a halo Cairo around their viral envelope. under investigation Coronaviruses contain a since then. strand of RNA within their enve- ahrain’s Dr Ebtisam lope and cannot reproduce with- BAl Alawi, Consult - TDT | Manama out getting inside living cells and ant Ophthalmic Surgeon hijacking the machinery found and National Coordina- he Kingdom doesn’t have within. The spikes on their viral tor for the Prevention of any case of coronavirus envelope help them bind to cells, Blindness, has won the Tand is taking all measures which gives them a way in. first edition of the Arab to protect the people here by Typically, these types of virus- Physician Award, granted tackling the threat, according to es are found in animals ranging by the Arab Health Min- Health Ministry officials. from livestock to household pets isters’ Council, becoming The Health Ministry said in a and wildlife such as bats. When the first Bahraini to have statement issued that a number they make the jump to humans, won such a prestigious of measures has been taken fol- they can cause fever, respiratory honouring. lowing an outbreak of the deadly Medical staff transport a coronavirus-infected patient to a specialised hospital in Wuhan. illness and inflammation in the The Arab Health Minis- coronavirus in China. lungs. In immunocompromised ter’s Council’s “Arab Phy- “The ministry is taking all pre- illness, according to China’s Na- has spread and what its symp- individuals, such as the elderly sician Award” Committee cautionary measures for this pur- tional Health Commission. toms look like. or those with HIV-AIDS, such announced the first three pose. The situation is being mon- The virus was first reported to DID As of Jan. 22, case numbers viruses can cause severe respira- winners, with Bahrain at itored closely. Co-ordination is the World Health Organisation have skyrocketed to over 440 in tory illness. the top, followed by Egypt ongoing with relevant authorities on Dec 31 and has been under China and abroad. Chinese au- Extremely pathogenic coro- and the United Arab Emir- and at the Bahrain International investigation since then. Chinese KNOW thorities also confirmed health naviruses were behind SARS ates. Airport.” scientists have linked the disease workers have been infected (severe acute respiratory syn- Dr Al Alawi, who was The ministry has urged the to a family of viruses known as with the virus, suggesting that drome) and MERS (Middle East selected among five top public to take precautionary coronaviruses, the same family it has achieved human-to-hu- respiratory syndrome) and were Arab physicians, will be measures after travelling to as the deadly SARS and MERS Coronavirus man transmission. As a result, easily transmitted from human honoured during the 53rd places affected. It said that it is viruses. appears to have authorities are taking steps to to human. SARS, which showed Arab Health Ministers’ communicating directly with the Scientists have yet to fully un- originated in the guard against its spread. up in the early 2000s, infect- Council’s session due to World Health Organisation. derstand how destructive the On Jan 22, the WHO will con- ed more than 8,000 people and be held on February 26-27, A never-before-seen virus, new virus, known as 2019-nCoV, Huanan Seafood vene an emergency committee to resulted in nearly 800 deaths. under the chairmanship detected in the Chinese city of might be. Researchers and in- Wholesale explore whether the virus consti- MERS, which appeared in the of Bahrain’s Minister of Wuhan, has claimed 17 lives and vestigators are just beginning to Market in tutes a public health emergency. early 2010s, infected almost Health. infected hundreds of Chinese understand where it originated, Wuhan. Researchers believe the num- 2,500 people and led to more On the occasion, Health citizens with a pneumonia-like how it’s transmitted, how far it ber of cases may be higher than than 850 deaths. Minister, Faeqa Al Saleh, expressed deep pride in the distinguished achieve- ment attained by Bahrain thanks to the dedication of Bahraini medical com- Female doctor faces investigation for petencies, represented by Dr Al Alawi. She stressed that the top award adds to Bahrain’s refusing to admit critical patient rich record of successes in the health sector attained A critical patient was alleg- tions both against the medical do much as he died on way to thanks to His Majesty The deceased, who edly turned away by a private institution as well as profession- SMC.” King Hamad bin Isa Al • hospital in Sanad a few days ago, als involved,” Dr Al Jalahma said. Many discussed the matter on Khalifa’s directives and hailed from the Indian which led to a outrage among The authority Tribune has learned that a fe- social media, demanding strict the constant support of state of Kerala, was the public. will take action in male doctor is being investigated action against the private hos- the government. working with a private The man, in his early forties, accordance with the and is accused of actions not in pital, which refused to admit a Dr Ebtisam Al Alawi de- firm in the Kingdom. died on way to Salmaniya Med- regulations both line with the the duties of the patient in a critical stage. served the award for her ical Complex (SMC). Yesterday against the medical medical profession. “Hospitals are meant to serve great contribution to the Tribune reported that the NHRA “We rushed him to the private human beings. Here is a hospi- field of ophthalmology, TDT | Manama has launched a probe into the institution as well hospital immediately after he tal, which does inhuman ser- role as a National Coordi- incident. as professionals suffered severe chest pain. But vice,” a friend of the deceased, nator for the Prevention female doctor may face NHRA Chief Executive Officer involved. the hospital did not admit him, opined. of Blindness and contribu- disciplinary action after Dr Mariam Al Jalahma said the DR AL JALAHMA directing us to take the patient to The deceased, who hailed tions to the World Health Ashe refused treatment to authority is closely following up SMC or BDF Hospital,” a close rel- from the Indian state of Kerala, Organisation (WHO)’s an expatriate patient, who died on the case after going through “The authority will take action ative of the deceased, had said. was working with a private firm scientific and medical re- after suffering a cardiac arrest. the news report. in accordance with the regula- “The doctors at SMC could not in the Kingdom. search and journals.

SMC doctors may perform first liver transplant this year TDT | Manama The minister also revealed Nephrologist at Salmaniya Kingdom. that, on an average, 10 kidney Medical Complex, Dr Ali Has- Chairman of Bahrain Kid - he doctors at Salmaniya transplant surgeries take place san Al Aradi, a large number ney Patients Friendship Society Medical Complex (SMC) in Bahrain every year. of people have also been re - and Shura Council member Dr Twill perform the King- She added that Bahraini doc- ceiving the dialysis treatment Ahmed Salim Al Arrayedh re- dom’s first ever liver transplant tors are being continuously in the Bahrain Royal Medical vealed that the Shura Council surgery, it was revealed. trained to perform such sur- Service, the Kingdom’s military received a parliamentary pro- This came as Health Minister geries. hospital. He said that there are posal on the establishment of a Faeqa Al Saleh responded to a Around 700 patients visit Sal- others who receive treatment dialysis centre in Hidd. query by MP Falah Hashe. maniya Medical Complex and from home. The Parliament put forward Ms Al Saleh told the session the government dialysis facility Meanwhile, the Parliament the proposal stating that Bah- that Bahrain expects to make in Busaiteen to undergo dialysis and the Shura Council have rain urgently requires such a great strides in its organ trans- three times a week. made several proposals to centre, suggesting that Hidd is plant plans this year. According to Consultant Ms Al Saleh speaking in the Parliament. improve kidney care in the an ideal location. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 04

Official loses plea in certificate Cop, civilian get three-year prison forging case TDT | Manama

he Third Criminal TCourt has upheld for ‘forging traffic accident report’ the sentence handed down to the Assistant Undersecretary, who Third defendant acquitted owing to lack of evidence is convicted of falsify- ing his academic de - he High Criminal Court to add information, mentioning as a result of the accident, accord- grees from bachelor’s The matter yesterday sentenced an more damages to the car, in the ing to Prosecutors. to doctoral, which he was• reported and Temployee at the General accident report. He logged into the system of the claimed he had ob - Directorate of Traffic, along with The crime was After obtaining the forged re- General Directorate of Traffic to tained from a Europe- all three suspects another defendant, to three years discovered by another port, the defendant presented it review the report he had previ- an university. were summoned imprisonment for forging a traffic traffic policeman, who to the insurance company so that ously entered, only to find out that A lower court had ear- and interrogated. accident report. issued the first report it could bear the expense of fixing it was falsely amended by the first lier imprisoned him for The court also acquitted a third stating the actual all the damages mentioned in the defendant. three years. defendant of committing the same report. The matter was reported and all Southern Governo- The forged report crime. damages. Further investigation showed three suspects were summoned rate Prosecutor Mo - was• presented On November 17, 2018, the PROSECUTORS that the insurance amount ena- and interrogated. hamed Salah said the to the insurance Public Prosecution accused the bled to repair the car and the de- However, the third defendant, Public Prosecution had company, which bore employee of entering false data report, in order for the insurance fendant sold it immediately after who was involved in the accident, completed its investiga- into the system of the General company to bear the expenses of receiving it. was acquitted by the court for lack tions into the incident, the repair cost. Directorate of Traffic, in consen- repairing the cars involved in the The crime was discovered by of evidence proving his involve- which found the official sus and prearrangement with the traffic accident. another traffic policeman, who ment. No further details on the guilty of committing the TDT | Manama two other defendants so that he The second defendant asked issued the first report stating the nationalities of the people in- crime. could issue a false traffic accident the first defendant, the employee, actual damages that were caused volved were available. Investigations proved that the accused fabri- cated scientific degrees from fake universities Expo success reviewed abroad, and used these artificial certificates by presenting them to high- er officials. It is learned that the convict possesses only two true certificates: a high school diploma and a diploma from the Uni- versity of Bahrain,and that the rest of his cer- tificates were all forged and issued by fake for- eign universities.

Fire put out TDT | Manama

he Civil Defence Thas put out a fire that broke out on the tenth floor of a 20-sto- rey apartment block in Al Fateh. Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) Chief Executive Officer Nader Al Moayyed, received a delegation of members from the Board of Directors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) The fire broke out in Bahrain Council at his office, which was headed by Sheikh Duaij bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ASEAN Bahrain Council. During the meeting, the Board reviewed the past efforts of one of the rooms, before the Council discussing their participation in the China-ASEAN Expo, in addition to sharing the most important statistics and information related to the success of the expo in the presence of Feryal Nass, Mr Yousuf spreading to the rest of Salahuddin, Mr Talal Al Mannai, Mr Nabeel Ajoor, Mrs Sebahat Isik, Mrs Leena Ahmed Al Mannai, Mr. Khalifa Al Mannai, and Mrs. Waheeda Qerashi. “Our meeting with the ASEAN Bahrain Council delegation was the apartment. extremely fruitful as it enabled us to shed further light on a number of vital issues that will contribute to strengthening the ties of joint co-operation between our two respected institutions,” said Almoayyed. Upon receiving in- formation, the General Administration of Civil Defence sent eight ve- hicles and officers and individuals who were Labour and Social Development Minister Jameel able to control the fire in Humaidan, the Board Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), received record time and prevent the outgoing Indian Ambassador Alok Kumar it from spreading. Sinha. Minister Humaidan affirmed the Kingdom’s The Civil Defence keenness to enhance co-operation with India, also conducted a com- praising the ambassador’s efforts in developing prehensive evacuation Bahraini-Indian relations, wishing him success. The of the building from its ambassador praised the level of relations that link residents in order to en- the two countries, pointing out to the prominent sure their safety, and im- international status Bahrain enjoys thanks to its posed a security cordon development in various fields, particularly in labour around the site. and social development fields. He expressed his No injuries were re- appreciation to the support received during his ported from the fire, the diplomatic mission from labor ministry, hailing the causes of which are not ministry’s care to the Indian community in Bahrain. yet known. ‘Piller rotary UPS essential to boosting business continuity’ TDT | Manama power supply configurations. as Bahrain Bourse; AFS; MOICT; vide an uninterrupted power without which business con- Tenants’ business continuity.” The rotary UPS is activated KCB; GFH; Thomson Reuters; supply in case of an outage. tinuity could be compromised. Abraaj Al Marfaa / Harbour he owner of Abraaj when there is an unexpected ICAP as well as to the operation The Piller rotary UPS serves We appreciate that consistent Towers and Bawabati Al Mar- Al Marfaa / Harbour power cut to provide a supply of the building,” the company as a power source to maintain power and data connectivity faa / Harbour Gate are located TTowers and Bawabati of electricity until the main said in a statement issued. critical equipment and data are essential to most business- within the Bahrain Financial Al Marfaa / Harbour Gate Fi- power is resumed or the back- Harbour Towers and Har- storage between the time a es. It is especially prevalent in Harbour masterplan which nancial Centre Development up generators comes online. bour Gate can provide data power failure takes place to businesses that operate with- lies in the heart of Manama. Company B.S.C.(c) has recently “This provision enables our hungry businesses like Fin - the when the backup generator in the fintech sphere where Abraaj Al Marfaa / Harbour completed a major overhaul of Tenants to continue operat - Tech firms and Banks with is activated. Major overhauls a fail proof power supply is Towers comprise of two 52 its Tier 3 rotary UPS system by ing their business without in- readymade solutions that can and replacements of parts for not only important, it is nec - storey Grade A office buildings German supplier Piller. terruption and forms part of ensure their businesses run the rotary UPS take place pe- essary. This is why we, at the with an excess of 3,500 parking The rotary UPS system pro- their disaster recovery plans. without unexpected interrup- riodically to secure its con - Financial Centre Development spaces for Tenant staff; as well vides a short to medium term The loss of data due to a pow - tions. tinued smooth operation and Company B.S.C (c), believe the as Bawabati Al Marfaa / Har- bridge in power supply in the er outage could be severely “For this reason, we have in efficiency. availability of the Piller rotary bour Gate, a six storey com - event of an unexpected main detrimental to a number of place a rotary UPS system and “For our Tenants, this pro - UPS system and back-up gener- mercial and retail space with power failure for all types of data hungry businesses such back-up generators that pro - vides readymade redundancy ators is a “must have” for our over 300 visitor car spaces. 05 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 world China warns virus could mutate and spread fying efforts to stop the spread products including live foxes, of the pathogen -- known by crocodiles, wolf puppies and its technical name 2019 Novel rats. It also offered civets, the Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) -- as animal linked to SARS. the number of cases jumped. “We already know that the Plane passengers are facing disease originated from a market screening measures at five US which conducted illegal trans- airports and a host of transport action of wild animals,” said hubs across Asia. Gao Fu, director of the Chinese North Korea will ban foreign centre for disease control and tourists entirely to protect itself prevention. against the virus, according to a He said it was clear “this virus major tour operator. is adapting and mutating”. Hong Kong and British sci- Virus source entists have estimated that be- A prominent expert from Chi- tween 1,300 and 1,700 people in na’s National Health Commis- Wuhan may have been infected. sion confirmed this week that A Beijing pharmacy sign reads ‘masks the virus can be passed between Containment will be on sale at 2pm’ as some stores people. Health authorities are urging start to sell out However, animals are suspect- people to wash their hands reg- Virus infected ularly, avoid crowded places, get hundreds• and reached plenty of fresh air and wear a mask if they have a cough. the United States Anyone with a cough or fever In Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, authorities cancelled large public events, was urged to go to hospital. A Seattle resident and called on visitors to stay away Surgical masks and antibacte- in• his 30s is in rial products were starting to sell good condition The coronavirus has caused leave the central city of 11 mil- out on some popular online sites alarm because of its similarity to lion people. and pharmacies. SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory The illness is mainly transmit- “These days, I wear masks Syndrome), which killed nearly ted via the respiratory tract and even in places that are not too 650 people across mainland Chi- there “is the possibility of viral crowded, although I wouldn’t na and Hong Kong in 2002-2003. mutation and further spread of have done so in the past,” said With hundreds of millions of the disease”, health commission Wang Suping, 50, who works at people travelling across China vice minister Li Bin told a news a Beijing arts school. this week for the Lunar New conference in Beijing. At the capital’s main interna- Year holiday, the National The virus has now infected tional airport, the majority of Health Commission announced at least 440 people across the people were wearing masks. measures to contain the disease country, with most cases in Wu- Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay China has classified the outbreak in the -- including sterilisation and han. Li added that 1,394 people Airlines said they agreed to al- same category as the SARS epidemic ventilation at airports and bus are still under medical obser- low staff to wear surgical masks stations, as well as inside planes vation. on mainland China flights, add- North Korea will ban and trains. The World Health Organi- ing they would offer masks and all• foreign tourists to In Wuhan, the epicentre of the zation (WHO) started an emer- antiseptic wipes to passengers epidemic, large public events gency meeting Wednesday to travelling from Wuhan to the protect itself against a were cancelled and international determine whether to declare a city. new SARS-like virus football matches were moved rare global public health emer- In Wuhan, police were con- to new location. Visitors were gency over the disease, which ducting vehicle spot checks for Illness is mainly urged to stay away, while res- has now been detected in the live poultry or wild animals transmitted• via the idents were advised to not to United States, Taiwan, Thailand, leaving and entering the city, Japan, South Korea and Macau. state media said. Officials also respiratory tract The first case in the Unit - screened people on roads, the A price list circulat- ed States -- a Seattle resident airport and the train station for Infected at least ing online in China in his 30s -- is in good con - fevers. 440• people across for a business at dition, American officials “If it’s not necessary we sug- the country the Wuhan market said. gest that people don’t come to lists a menagerie The Chinese government has Wuhan,” Mayor Zhou Xianwang of animals or ani- classified the outbreak in the told state broadcaster CCTV. AFP | Beijing same category as the SARS ep- The local government has can- mal-based products idemic, meaning compulsory celled major public activities including live foxes, In Kuala Lumpur, as in other airports, incoming passengers are having their new virus that has killed isolation for those diagnosed temperatures checked and banned tour groups from nine people, infected crocodiles, wolf with the illness and the poten- heading out of the city. Ahundreds and reached puppies and rats. It tial to implement quarantine forts to identify the source and ed to be the primary source of Women’s football qualifiers the United States could mutate also offered civets, measures. transmission of the disease,” Li the outbreak. for the Tokyo Olympic Games and spread, China warned yes- the animal linked to But they still have not been said, although he said experts A price list circulating online that were supposed to be held terday, as authorities urged peo- able to confirm the exact source believe “the cases are mostly in China for a business at the in Wuhan between February 3-9 ple to steer clear of the city at the SARS of the virus. linked to Wuhan”. Wuhan market lists a menag- were moved to the eastern city heart of the outbreak. “We will step up research ef- Countries have been intensi- erie of animals or animal-based of Nanjing.

Former conjoined twins return to Cameroon Greece elects first woman president Athens the head of Greece’s top admin- She was also the first wom- istrative court, the Council of an to head the Council of reece’s parliament yester- State, will take her oath of office State. Gday elected the first wom- on March 13, he added. Although the president is an president in the country’s She will take over from nominally the head of the Greek history, a senior judge with an Prokopis Pavlopoulos, state and commander-in-chief, expertise in environmental and whose five-year term ends in the post is largely ceremonial. constitutional law. March. Greek presidents confirm A cross-party majority of 261 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mit- governments and laws and of the 294 MPs voted in favour sotakis, who personally nomi- technically have the power to of 63-year-old Ekaterini Sakel- nated Sakellaropoulou, called declare war, but only in con - laropoulou, parliament chief her an “outstanding” judge junction with the government. Costas Tassoulas said. whose candidacy “unites all Backed by the main opposi- “Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou Greeks.” tion leftist Syriza and socialist has been elected president The new president, until now the head The daughter of a Supreme KINAL parties, Sakellaropou- Twin girls Bissie and Eyenga Merveille who were born as conjoined twins of the republic,” Tassoulas of Greece’s top administrative court, Court judge, Sakellaropoulou lou’s candidacy secured one of attached at the abdomen and then separated in an operation in France, said. the Council of State, will take her oath completed postgraduate studies the highest vote counts in par- return home to Cameroon. The new president, until now of office on March 13 at Paris’s Sorbonne university. liament history. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 06 Russia gets new government Trump trial opens with fiery clashes over witnesses

Trump monitored the• challenge to his three-year-old presidency from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Senate battled into the• early morning hours yesterday over Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin the trial’s rules arrive for a meeting with members of the new government in Moscow, Russia Senators voted Reuters | Moscow 53-47• to approve a Senate kicks off debate in Trump impeachment trial hastily revised set the World Economic Forum in witnesses would be called even “I want them to testify, but ussian President Vladimir Davos, Switzerland. at that time, they sought in a I want them to testify in the RPutin approved a new gov- of procedures that The case is “just a hoax,” he last-ditch move to give the pre- Senate,” Trump said at the time. ernment on Tuesday which he The most important allows up to 48 hours said. “It’s the witch hunt that’s siding judge, Supreme Court Trump’s lawyers, led by Pat described as a break with the task is to increase of opening arguments been going on for years and Chief Justice John Roberts, the Cipollone and Jay Sekulow, ap- past, bringing in some fresh the welfare of - 24 hours for each frankly it’s disgraceful.” last word on calling witnesses. peared to struggle to rebut the faces but retaining many sen- That too was rejected in a Democrat attack, ceding an op- our citizens and side - over six days ‘Completely backwards’ ior ministers. strengthen our stark party-line vote. portunity to defend Trump on The new government in - McConnell’s rules set out a “They don’t want a fair trial,” television and arguing mostly cluded a new economy min- statehood and Trump and his legal schedule of six days of argu - said Adam Schiff, the leader of that the House investigation ister and a new first deputy the position of team• say there was ments, three days by the House the House impeachment man- had been unfair to the president. prime minister, but the fi - our country in the no pressure and that impeachment managers and agers prosecuting the case. Cipollone accused the Dem- nance, foreign, defence, energy world. All these then three days by Trump’s de- “They don’t want you to hear ocrats of “phony political in- and agriculture ministers all are absolutely the Democrats’ case fense team, to be followed by these witnesses... they don’t vestigations,” against Trump kept their jobs. attainable goals is based on hearsay one day of questions from the want a neutral justice to weigh ahead of his November re-elec- “The most important task is 100 Senators, who sit as jury in in.” tion fight. to increase the welfare of our VLADIMIR PUTIN Washington the trial. “They are trying to remove citizens and strengthen our Democrats though were an- Trump video President Trump’s name from statehood and the position of gered by McConnell’s refusal But Schiff’s team took advan- the ballot and they can’t prove our country in the world. All equity fund Baring Vostok has epublicans and Dem- to call witnesses and subpoena tage of the opportunity to seek their case,” he said. these are absolutely attaina- rattled the business commu- ocrats battled over documents before the trial’s ar- amendments to occupy the tel- ble goals,” Putin told the new nity. Rsummoning high-level guments phase is over. evision cameras for most of the Loyalty test government. Putin approved 40-year-old White House witnesses Tues- They want to hear from cur- hearing and lay out their case There remained little doubt “We have achieved a very Maxim Reshetnikov, a former day in a marathon first day of rent and former top Trump against the US leader. about the outcome of the trial, balanced government. We have regional governor, as the new arguments in President Don- aides, including White House They used detailed graphics given the Republican Senate enough people who worked in economy minister, replacing ald Trump’s trial for abuse of Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and played videos of US diplo- majority and Trump’s command the previous government, as Maxim Oreshkin who spent power. and former national security mats testifying late last year to of party loyalty. well as a major renewal.” just over three years in the The two sides squared off advisor John Bolton. demonstrate that Trump over- The key question was wheth- Finance Minister Anton Si- role. Reshetnikov has previ- in fiery exchanges that circled Without any guarantee that saw the months-long scheme er Democrats could convince luanov, Energy Minister Alex- ously worked in the Moscow around the procedures for the to pressure Ukraine to help several Republicans to support ander Novak, Agriculture Min- mayor’s office. trial and gave the Democrats him politically damage poten- their call for witnesses next ister Dmitry Patrushev, De- Putin also replaced the min- an opportunity to spell out their tial 2020 election opponent Joe week to prolong the trial. fence Minister Sergei Shoigu ister of telecommunications. arguments for Trump’s guilt on Biden and the Democrats. Democratic Senator Chris and Foreign Minister Sergei He named Maksut Shadaev, national television. They also played a video of Coons was doubtful. Lavrov all kept their jobs. until now a vice president of But Republican Senate lead- Trump himself saying last De- “McConnell continues his “The logic has changed” state telecoms operator Roste- er Mitch McConnell flexed his KNOW WHAT cember that he would “love to iron grip on the Republican Putin named Andrei Bel - lecom (RTKM.MM), to the role. own political muscle, mobiliz- have” witnesses like Mulvaney majority,” Coons said outside ousov, his economy advisor Abbas Gallyamov, a former ing his side’s 53-47 majority in appear. the hearing. since 2013, as first deputy government speech writer, the body to slap down Demo- No president has prime minister, replacing An- said Putin had removed three cratic attempts to amend the tri- ton Siluanov who had held the people strongly disliked in al procedures that he reportedly ever been removed role since May 2018. certain parts of society - the crafted together with the White through impeach- Belousov, 60, in 2018 pro- ministers for culture and ed- House and designed to protect ment a mechanism posed making big metals and ucation, and a deputy prime Trump. the nation’s founders mining companies pay a wind- minister who oversaw sport at After 13 hours, just before 2 - worried about a fall tax, sending their share the height of a doping scandal. am, McConnell was successful monarch on Ameri- prices lower, although that “Previously the Kremlin said in pushing back every Demo- can soil - devised to proposal was subsequently it would appoint who it wanted cratic effort, ensuring Republi- watered down. and didn’t care if people didn’t cans had control over a trial they oust a president for Belousov also made head- like their choice,” Gallyamov hope will be wrapped up by the “treason, bribery or lines last year when he con- wrote on social media. “Now end of the month. other high crimes and firmed his friendship with the logic has changed and the The president meanwhile misdemeanors.” businessman Artem Avetisyan, authorities do not want to irri- monitored the challenge to his whose legal battle with private tate society.” three-year-old presidency from Duchess Kate embarks on UK tour for childhood survey Reuters | Cardiff The tour comes as William’s keeping with the royals’ deter- are at the heart of caring for chil- ritain’s duchess Kate, the younger brother Harry flew mination to carry on with busi- dren in the formative years, so Bwife of Prince William, em- back to Canada after sparking a ness as usual. that is why I want to listen to barked on a short tour of the crisis in the British monarchy by On Tuesday, William attend- them,” Kate said at the launch. country to launch a survey on announcing he and his American ed a meeting of the United for The mother-of-three added: people’s views on bringing up wife Meghan wanted to reduce Wildlife Taskforces, which aims “As a parent I know how much children, as the royals carry on their royal duties and become to tackle the illegal trade in ani- we cherish the future health and with official duties in the wake financially independent. mal products, while Kate was at happiness of our children.” of the rift over Prince Harry.vc The issue has dominated Birmingham’s Science Museum The aim of the survey, which The Duchess of Cambridge, as headlines in Britain over the to launch the survey, designed contains five short questions she is officially known, started last fortnight and culminated in for people across the country to such as “What do you believe the “5 big questions on the un- a deal which means the couple give their views about children’s is most important for children der 5s” initiative in Birmingham will step down from their royal early lives. growing up in the UK today to in central England on Tuesday roles to spend most of their time On Wednesday, she attended have a happy adult life”, is to and visited Cardiff on Wednes- in North America. a baby sensory class and will provide a vital source of infor- day. She was later due to visit a Meanwhile, William, 37, and then travel to talk to inmates at mation and help bring about women’s prison in Surrey, south Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Ely & Caerau Children’s Kate, 38, have continued with the prison. positive, lasting change, her of the British capital. Centre in Cardiff, Britain their official engagements, in “Parents, carers and families Kensington Palace office said. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 07

Murder accused set to be Nepal’s parliament ‘Pablo Escobar of eggs’ faces speaker Kathmandu justice after 35 years of poaching former Maoist leader Aaccused of ordering a London man’s death during Nepal’s aged 22, when he and his father Richard Thomas said there are was stopped at Birmingham civil war is set to become effrey Lendrum spent were found guilty of petty theft “fewer than half a dozen” re- International Airport in cen- the speaker of the parlia- three decades living as the in Zimbabwe. ported cases of egg thefts around tral England with egg boxes ment, officials confirmed Jso-called “Pablo Escobar He has since served time in the world each year. strapped to his chest. yesterday, sparking criti- of eggs”, smuggling the frag- Canada, Brazil and Britain. However, the thefts are “not Nicknamed “the Pablo Esco- cism from rights activists. ile shells from the nests of fal- Illegal trade in animals is insignificant” and still consti- bar of eggs” by the British press Agni Sapkota, a senior cons and other birds of prey to worth nearly $20 billion each tute “serious crimes”, he said. after the Colombian drug lord, member of the ruling Ne- wealthy international clients. year, according to Interpol. “Some of the species involved Lendrum has amazed readers pal Communist Party, has His racket was smashed in But Traffic spokesman are extremely rare and even with the audacity of his crimes. faced several hearings in the 2018 when customs officers at small numbers (of eggs) illegally He has been arrested five Supreme Court after a case London’s Heathrow Airport taken from the wild can have a times on three different con- was lodged against him over found him in possession of 19 significant impact on threat- tinents. Details of his crimes the death of Arjun Bahadur birds of prey eggs worth a total ened populations,” he added. contrast with the grey-haired, Lama. Sapkota denies any of £100,000 pounds ($130,000, potbellied man, half-naked and involvement and has not 118,000 euros). Anti-hero? wrapped in strips of cloth, after been charged. During a full search, he was The smuggler’s 35- his arrest. Witnesses say Lama was found to be wearing a body belt year notoriety is such Lendrum, once a member of abducted from his village in made out of bandages conceal- that “Lendrum is a the Rhodesian army’s special 2005 by Maoist insurgents ing 19 eggs from vultures, fal- well-known name to forces, even used a helicopter and later killed. More than cons and kites as well as two Jeffrey Lendrum was found to be conservation char- during a theft in northern Que- 17,000 people were killed, newly-hatched African fish ea- wearing a body belt of bandages ities working on bec, hanging from a rope to get 1,300 disappeared and thou- gle chicks. concealing eggs from vultures, falcons illegal bird trade close to the nest, according to sands were displaced during His body belt was designed to and kites as well as two newly-hatched issues”, said Joshua Hammer, in “The Falcon the war which ended with a “brood” his stash so the chicks African fishing eagles chicks Thomas. Thief”, the book he wrote about peace deal between Maoist would not die before he sold In 2010, he Lendrum’s exploits. insurgents and government them. He is wanted for skipping bail The Financial Times called forces in 2006. A British court sentenced the in 2016 after a Brazilian judge An African fish Lendrum “the world’s greatest Many former rebels now 58-year-old Irish-Zimbabwean sentenced him to four and a half eagle. The bird of prey thief” but Thomas fill the political ranks of Ne- to more than three years in pris- years for attempting to smug- illegal trade warned against turning him into pal’s ruling party. on in January last year. gle peregrine falcons out of the in animals is “an anti-hero”. worth nearly Sapkota was the only But he now faces another country. “Rather, I think the publicity $20 billion candidate to put his name court appearance on Wednes- around his regular convictions Firt conviction aged 22 each year, forward for the position of day, which could see him spend according to helps demonstrate that persis- speaker after an agreement up to three more years in jail in Stealing bird eggs runs in Interpol tent offenders will be caught among senior party leaders. South America, if Britain ac - the family: the veteran thief and receive increasingly more cepts an extradition request. received his first conviction severe punishments,” he said.

Bangladesh tears down building seen as symbol of corruption First woman enters Japan’s Dhaka It was formally opened by her submarine academy angladesh authorities yes- successor in 2006. Tokyo Bterday began tearing down The lobby group’s presi - the headquarters of a powerful dent said he respected the he first female student was garment lobby long viewed as a court order and called for the Tadmitted to Japan’s na- symbol of corruption in a move building to be demolished tional naval submarine acade- hailed as a victory for the envi- safely. my yesterday after the end of ronmental movement. “I hope the country’s govern- a ban on women on the coun- Japan’s military is attempting to The demolition of the 15-sto- ment and the powerful busi - try’s submarines. expand the role of women in its rey building in the capital Dhaka nessmen take lessons from this Risa Takenouchi, 26, entered ranks is set to be completed over six demolition,” said the academy in the western re- months using bulldozers as well Sharif Jamil, a leading Bang- gion of Hiroshima along with lowed men to serve on sub - as workers wielding hammers. The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association building is ladesh environmentalist. about 20 men, after the Japan marines, citing the difficulty of It came almost three years to be torn down because it was illegally built on flood plain He said some 50,000 struc- Maritime Self-Defense Force accommodating gender priva- after the nation’s highest court tures across the country had overturned previous restric- cy concerns. ruled that the building was ille- lic Works Minister S.M. Rezaul Environment lawyers first been illegally built on water- tions. But it changed the rules in gally constructed in the flood- Karim. challenged its legality a dec- ways and floodplains. “I hope not to put too much late 2018, after assessing that plain of a key central Dhaka The building is owned by the ade ago after revelations it was The demolition work starts pressure on myself as the first gender-specific privacy needs lake, openly flouting environ- Bangladesh Garment Manu- illegally constructed on a state- just two days after Bangladesh’s woman,” she told reporters. can be met without major sub- mental laws. facturers and Exporters Asso- owned floodplain. High Court ordered the shut- “Instead I hope to work marine remodelling, a navy “This building is a malignant ciation, a lobby group whose Prime Minister Sheikh Hasi- down of 231 factories blamed for with my classmates and train spokesman said. tumour for the state, the coun- members account for some 84 na, who was also in power then, turning Dhaka’s main river into to become a submarine crew “This is a part of our efforts try, environment and a beautiful per cent of the country’s $40.5 laid the foundation stone for the one of the world’s most polluted member.” for efficient use of human re- Dhaka,” said Housing and Pub- billion in shipments. controversial building in 1998. waterways. The navy has long only al- sources,” he added. Venezuela intelligence agents raid Guaido offices: opposition Caracas in the afternoon by hooded and sembly. They named him as Is- gents from Venezuela’s armed Sebin officers dressed in mael Leon. ASebin intelligence service black. Venezuelan authorities made on Tuesday raided the offices of The offices were empty when no comment on that report. opposition leader Juan Guaido the search began, the opposi- The 36-year-old Guaido has while he traveled in Europe, an tion said, adding that several defied a travel ban to fly to Lon- opposition lawmaker said. lawmakers had been unable to don for talks with Prime Minis- “We have just confirmed gain access. ter Boris Johnson as part of a Eu- that Sebin officers are inside “Whatever procedure is un- ropean trip which will include the office of president Guaido,” der way, they are carrying it out a visit to the World Economic lawmaker Delsa Solorzano told without authorization... with- Forum in Davos, Switzerland. reporters after speaking with out witnesses, and they have no On Monday he visited Bogota, security guards at Caracas’s Zu- search warrant,” Solorzano said Colombia and met with US Sec- rich Tower. outside the building. retary of State Mike Pompeo, National Assembly leader Lawmaker Angel Torres said who promised Guaido more US Guaido has been recognized as the agents “abruptly entered” support in his effort to unseat president by the United States the offices, amid opposition Maduro. and more than 50 other coun- fears they could plant false ev- Despite international back- tries in his year-long power idence. ing, efforts to oust Maduro have struggle with socialist President The opposition had already stalled and he retains the sup- Nicolas Maduro. reported earlier in the day the port of the powerful armed forc- The tower where the offices The tower where the offices of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido are located was surrounded by hooded and arrest of one of its members es, as well as that of allies China, are located had been surrounded armed Sebin intelligence officers dressed in black while he was headed to the As- Russia and Cuba. ALL RELIGIONS TRY TO BENEFIT PEOPLE, WITH THE SAME BASIC QUOTE MESSAGE OF THE NEED FOR LOVE OF THE AND COMPASSION, FOR JUSTICE DAY AND HONESTY, FOR CONTENTMENT. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 DALAI LAMA

Greeting Harry and Meghan the Canadian way: with awkward politeness The royal couple may have rejected brand royalty but they are likely to grow into another sort of brand

KAREEM SHAHEEN I suppose the vague embar - rassment stems from the fact o they have to apply for that it feels a little like worry - permanent residency? ing about who will pay the taxi DWhat will they do to sup- fare when your distant cousins port themselves? Can they find a come visiting from overseas. It daycare at such short notice for all felt just a little unpleasant, baby Archie? a little unwelcoming. Though I These and other mundane am not quite sure why, it makes musings began forming in my me feel a bit apologetic when I mind when I heard that Prince read the news, as though some- Harry and Meghan Markle, the how I have something to do with Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the controversy. Perhaps it is an were going to spend some time inevitable sign of acclimatising in Canada while they transition to Canadian culture that I feel away from full-time royal family the need to apologise for ran - members to a different kind of dom facts of life. branded royalty, more akin to There is, however, a faux-in- Oprah and the Obamas. spirational message to draw As an immigrant and a dad in from all this, from the newfound Canada, my reaction was more independence of a royal cou - prosaic than the breathless cov- ple who eschewed a decaying, erage out there. It takes about a anachronistic and pageant-like year to get permanent residency institution to a new life where here – will they get to jump the they rely on their own resourc- queue? How do you make money es and wits in their pursuit of as a former prince and princess? purpose. Already, the prepara- Does it fall from the sky? We tions the couple undertook to have been on a daycare waiting build their Sussex royal brand list in Montreal for a year and in the run-up to the announce - a half now. Is their neighbour- ment that they will step back hood in Vancouver better ser- from royal duties offered an in- viced? And as an avid Netflix sta-filtered hint at an envisaged subscriber who is on top of the future of a carefully cultivated latest season of The Crown, I brand that amalgamates glitz, wonder: how is the Queen han- As a member of the Common- it does not change the fact that I suppose the vague ment is because the coverage in virtuous causes, social media dling all of this? wealth, the Queen is also the the sovereign’s grandson and embarrassment stems from Canada, though more respectful influencing and 21-century cap- I have been following the Canadian sovereign, and the great-grandson will now be liv- and humane than the dumpster italism. Sadly, that brand has news documenting the arrival of Governors-General (her rep - ing among us, supposedly as or- the fact that it feels a little fire that is the British tabloid been quashed by Buckingham the former royals with a mix of resentatives in the country) do dinary people. like worrying about who press, has focused on the rather Palace, so the couple will have curiosity, perplexity and a faint things like convene parliament In the past few weeks, Cana- will pay the taxi fare when sensible question of the poten- to find an equally appealing al- sense of embarrassment. The or ask the party leaders to form dians have seen their govern - your distant cousins come tial cost to taxpayers of provid- ternative. perplexity is due to two prima- a government on her behalf. ment bend over backwards just visiting from overseas. It all ing necessary security to the The inspirational message is ry issues – first, it seems to me Prior to their decision to for - to appease the most antiquated felt just a little unpleasant, couple. How much money will that Harry and Meghan gave up that everybody is making a big feit their royal status last week, and perhaps least relevant part a little unwelcoming. Canadians have to pay to ensure a royalty premised on primo - deal out of what is likely to be a Harry and Meghan’s arrival in of their system of governance. It the safety of a rich celebrity duo, geniture so they can pursue a temporary living arrangement in the country was going to raise is desperate to keep one foot in who probably do not even have more rewarding one based on Canada before the couple moves all kinds of novel questions on the modern era and another in a a valid immigration status yet? branded capitalism and philan- on to more amenable celebrity the practical matters and the bygone one defined by ceremony (Though in a nod to everyday thropy. Now you do not need to climes over the southern border. point of Canada’s idiosyncratic and appearances. Come to think plebs, not even Prince Harry be born into royalty – perhaps Second, the relationship style of constitutional monar- of it, I suppose that is also Harry was immune to the regrettable you too can work your way up between the royal family and chy. Although these issues have and Meghan’s predicament. need to fly to Canada this week to the fairytale, one Instagram Canada is transparently bizarre. been evaded for the moment, My faint sense of embarrass- on the low-cost airline Westjet). follower at a time. Security lessons to deal with ransomware scourge

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Greeting Harry and Meghan the Joko Widodo’s pet project could transform Indonesia’s fortunes TOP Canadian way: with awkward politeness TWEETS4 The royal couple may have rejected brand royalty but they Finding a new seat of government would provide relief to Jakarta, 01 are likely to grow into another sort of brand spur development in sleepy Borneo and cement the president’s legacy

SHOLTO BYRENES KAREEM SHAHEEN I suppose the vague embar - dle-income trap” and will have rassment stems from the fact or as long as Indonesia has “become an advanced country”. o they have to apply for that it feels a little like worry - existed as an independ- Everyone could agree with that Not the Senate’s job to permanent residency? ing about who will pay the taxi Fent state, its leaders have goal, though perhaps not neces- “mop up the mess made DWhat will they do to sup- fare when your distant cousins talked about moving the capital sarily with the means to achieve in the House by the Dem- port themselves? Can they find a come visiting from overseas. It away from its present location it. ocrats. Biden admitted daycare at such short notice for all felt just a little unpleasant, in Jakarta, on the island of Java, For instance, the president fac- that he went to Ukraine baby Archie? a little unwelcoming. Though I to a new, purpose-built site else- es significant trade-union oppo- and did the Quid Pro These and other mundane am not quite sure why, it makes where in the country. The coun- sition to some of the legislation Quo.” @SteveScalise @ musings began forming in my me feel a bit apologetic when I try’s founding president, known he wants to pass that would free FoxNews mind when I heard that Prince read the news, as though some- by the mononym Sukarno, was up the labour market. This past @realDonaldTrump Harry and Meghan Markle, the how I have something to do with said to have favoured a large Monday, thousands protested Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the controversy. Perhaps it is an patch of forest in Kalimantan, against the bill outside parlia- were going to spend some time inevitable sign of acclimatising the Indonesian portion of the ment, while inside it a union 02 in Canada while they transition to Canadian culture that I feel island of Borneo. He ordered the leader told MPs that “the gov- away from full-time royal family the need to apologise for ran - construction of a new city there ernment wants to build a heaven members to a different kind of dom facts of life. in 1957. His long-time successor, for businessmen, but they don’t branded royalty, more akin to There is, however, a faux-in- Suharto, who ruled from 1967- realise that it will bring hell for Oprah and the Obamas. spirational message to draw 98, proposed another spot just workers”. As an immigrant and a dad in from all this, from the newfound 40 kilometres from Jakarta and Mr Widodo has assembled Canada, my reaction was more independence of a royal cou - seemed serious enough about it a grand coalition that includes prosaic than the breathless cov- ple who eschewed a decaying, that property developers began the rival he defeated last year, oday the Senate be- erage out there. It takes about a anachronistic and pageant-like buying up land in the area. join the project’s steering com- There are plenty of reasons metropolis fit for the 21st century Prabowo Subianto. On paper he Tgan impeachment year to get permanent residency institution to a new life where Neither plans ever came to mittee. Construction is expected that it should. Jakarta – which is the aim – would spur should have the votes to push trial proceedings. Just here – will they get to jump the they rely on their own resourc- anything, and nor did any oth- to begin this year and is due to development in comparative- forward on his presidential agen- a reminder that House queue? How do you make money es and wits in their pursuit of er suggestions, though the site be completed by 2024. Even if has many charms but the ly sleepy Borneo and serve as a da. One advantage of setting up in Democrats completely as a former prince and princess? purpose. Already, the prepara- in Kalimantan has since grown the deadline ends up shifting a horrendous traffic jams showcase for a country that has Borneo – although I am sure this failed to produce any evi- Does it fall from the sky? We tions the couple undertook to to become the small city of little, it looks as though this iter- in a mega-conurbation of often struggled to be as attractive had no bearing on his decision dence proving that Presi- have been on a daycare waiting build their Sussex royal brand Palangka Raya. So when Presi- ation of the move is really going 30 million people are not to investors as successive admin- – will be that governments will dent Trump did anything list in Montreal for a year and in the run-up to the announce - dent Joko Widodo announced in to happen. among them, as any visitor istrations would have liked. not run the risk of being con- wrong. Now the Senate a half now. Is their neighbour- ment that they will step back 2017 that his administration was There are plenty of reasons can testify. More seriously, It would also cement the fronted by angry crowds. This must reject this sham for hood in Vancouver better ser- from royal duties offered an in- going to open the conversation that it should. Jakarta has many the coastal city is sinking. legacy of Mr Widodo – who is is not about dodging account- what it is: A baseless po- viced? And as an avid Netflix sta-filtered hint at an envisaged once again, there was a lot of charms but the horrendous traf- term-limited to stand down in ability, which regular elections litical smear. subscriber who is on top of the future of a carefully cultivated scepticism. “Talk of relocating fic jams in a mega-conurbation of North Jakarta has sunk by 2.5 2024 – as a truly transforma- provide. But protests in Jakarta @RepRickAllen latest season of The Crown, I brand that amalgamates glitz, the Indonesian capital is just that 30 million people are not among metres in the past 10 years, tive president. Western liberal have sometimes been hijacked wonder: how is the Queen han- As a member of the Common- it does not change the fact that I suppose the vague ment is because the coverage in virtuous causes, social media – talk,” local journalist Febria- them, as any visitor can testify. more than half of the capital commentators who assumed Mr by dangerous populists who dling all of this? wealth, the Queen is also the the sovereign’s grandson and embarrassment stems from Canada, though more respectful influencing and 21-century cap- na Firdaus wrote. “The plan is More seriously, the coastal city is is already below sea level. Widodo was of like mind have have pressured politicians into I have been following the Canadian sovereign, and the great-grandson will now be liv- and humane than the dumpster italism. Sadly, that brand has re-announced almost every year, sinking. North Jakarta has sunk been disappointed by his rel- making bad decisions. The coun- 03 news documenting the arrival of Governors-General (her rep - ing among us, supposedly as or- the fact that it feels a little fire that is the British tabloid been quashed by Buckingham and we repeat the same discus- by 2.5 metres in the past 10 years, atively conservative approach try’s still-developing democracy the former royals with a mix of resentatives in the country) do dinary people. like worrying about who press, has focused on the rather Palace, so the couple will have sion.” more than half of the capital is to societal and religious issues. might be better off protected curiosity, perplexity and a faint things like convene parliament In the past few weeks, Cana- will pay the taxi fare when sensible question of the poten- to find an equally appealing al- But in April last year, the gov- already below sea level and it is only”. Meanwhile, nearly 70 peo- They probably misread him to from such disruptions. sense of embarrassment. The or ask the party leaders to form dians have seen their govern - your distant cousins come tial cost to taxpayers of provid- ternative. ernment said this time around predicted that large parts of it ple died in floods in the greater begin with. As he indicated in All that is for the future, how- perplexity is due to two prima- a government on her behalf. ment bend over backwards just visiting from overseas. It all ing necessary security to the The inspirational message is the plans would go ahead. In Au- will be under water by 2050. Jakarta area this month. In the his second inauguration speech ever. For now, President Wido- ry issues – first, it seems to me Prior to their decision to for - to appease the most antiquated felt just a little unpleasant, couple. How much money will that Harry and Meghan gave up gust, Mr Widodo declared that This is partly the effect of dec- long term, it is possible that a last year, he is more concerned do deserves congratulations for that everybody is making a big feit their royal status last week, and perhaps least relevant part a little unwelcoming. Canadians have to pay to ensure a royalty premised on primo - the new capital would be built ades of excessive draining of aq- significant area of the city may with economic and bureaucratic bringing the dream of a new hey are still spying on deal out of what is likely to be a Harry and Meghan’s arrival in of their system of governance. It the safety of a rich celebrity duo, geniture so they can pursue a in East Kalimantan at a cost of uifers, which are subsiding as be claimed by the sea. reforms to improve delivery and capital for his country closer Tthe President I be- temporary living arrangement in the country was going to raise is desperate to keep one foot in who probably do not even have more rewarding one based on US$32.7 billion. Now the plan the water is pumped out but also If that is a negative cause to raise overall standards of living – to reality than ever before. It is lieve. The Democrats are Canada before the couple moves all kinds of novel questions on the modern era and another in a a valid immigration status yet? branded capitalism and philan- appears more concrete than steadily rising sea levels. There move the capital, a positive one and part of that includes a strong not only a necessary move but corrupt & a danger to our on to more amenable celebrity the practical matters and the bygone one defined by ceremony (Though in a nod to everyday thropy. Now you do not need to ever, as the Indonesian president have been plans for years to build is that it would shift some pow- emphasis on infrastructure. could even serve as a beacon country. It’s not President climes over the southern border. point of Canada’s idiosyncratic and appearances. Come to think plebs, not even Prince Harry be born into royalty – perhaps has solicited investment in the a “Giant Sea Wall Jakarta” but the er to the less densely populat- His dream, he said, was that for the region’s wider devel - Trump, they would do this Second, the relationship style of constitutional monar- of it, I suppose that is also Harry was immune to the regrettable you too can work your way up project from around the world results so far are best summed up ed islands, which have always “by 2045, after a century of in- opment. Indonesia and South- to any Republican Presi- between the royal family and chy. Although these issues have and Meghan’s predicament. need to fly to Canada this week to the fairytale, one Instagram and Tony Blair, the former UK by a term widely used in South- resented how Java-centric the dependence, inshallah, Indone- East Asia as a whole deserve dent. I believe they spied Canada is transparently bizarre. been evaded for the moment, My faint sense of embarrass- on the low-cost airline Westjet). follower at a time. prime minister, is expected to East Asia: Nato – “no action, talk government is. A smart, green sia will have escaped the mid- nothing less. on multiple GOP candi- dates Trump was too close to getting to the truth. @carsin Security lessons to deal with ransomware scourge 04

ROGER FIELD This level of “visibility” is, in part, be- While local government is always high The consequences are means putting several dissimilar, over- he EMEA mainstream media’s cause a single, one-time infection originat- on cybercriminals’ target lists, their prey potentially dire for reputa- lapping barriers in place to slow down spotlight on ransomware attacks ing from a user with high-level privileges is being stalked with more purpose. Those Key steps to confront ransomware head on include: or stop known attack vectors. tions and bottom lines alike Tmay have dimmed over the last 18 can disable thousands of servers and cause with rudimentary operations and budgetary The first line of defence is always enate Republicans months but that doesn’t mean the threat weeks of disruption for millions of cus- constraints are on shaky ground. Having a robust cybersecurity strategy in place. ees should always question attachments and • Backing up vital files. Backups must cover all whenever ransomware to stop an attack from landing on any Srejected every sin- has disappeared. tomers. The consequences are potentially dire for Don’t cut corners. Invest in, and engender, a securi- links as a matter of course. According to the critical systems and areas of personal data. strikes. It may be tempting of your systems. It is worth noting gle amendment to allow There is certainly no room for compla- A recent incident with the Baltimore City reputations and bottom lines alike whenev- ty-first culture. The initial cost might put off smaller F5 Labs 2019 Phishing and Fraud Report, as Backup copies should also be kept ‘offline’ to pay up, but it is best that the costs of ransomware-related firsthand witnesses and cency, and we would do well to pay atten- government vividly illustrates the conse- er ransomware strikes. It may be tempting councils, but it will pale in comparison to the outlay many as 71% of analysed phishing sites using to safeguard against ransomware infection. not to. You can guarantee defensive controls should be easier documents in Trump’s tion to recent events across the pond. quences: two weeks of crippled systems to pay up, but it is best not to. You can guar- of a successful ransomware attack. HTTPS to appear more legitimate. The most Regular disaster recovery simulations are hackers will be back for to justify than other, more nebulous impeachment trial. Every Far from diminishing in disruptive im- and a ransom of $100,000 to cough up. Else- antee hackers will be back for more. Either • Authenticating for Internet-facing apps. impersonated brands and services are Face- advisable to avoid Baltimore-eque scenarios. more. Either way, the cost attacks. The direct financial costs of single amendment. It’s pact, ransomware attacks appear to have where, more than 20 local governments in way, the cost of a ransomware attack can be Locking down Internet-facing logins with ro- book, Microsoft Office Exchange, and Apple. • Segregating networks: The most destructive operational downtime are difficult to clear they don’t want a gained a new level of strategic precision, Texas were targeted in a similarly effective huge: you’ll either be paying the attackers bust authentication is the first step to protect • Scanning and filtering internet traffic. Gain malware and ransomware campaigns freely of a ransomware attack can ignore! trial—they want a cov- including a spate of public sector organi- and coordinated attack back in August. a king’s ransom in Bitcoin or coughing up against ransomware. Multi-factor authentica- visibility and context on encrypted web traf- connect to every available system once net- be huge. As we’ve seen in the US, Local govern- er-up. sations being taken offline. Schools, mu- A pattern is emerging, and you can rest millions to recover and repair from the tion is recommended. At the very least, make fic so that malicious sites, attachments and work access is attained. Avoid flat network ments may be vulnerable right now, but @KamalaHarris nicipalities, and government agencies were assured it won’t be constrained by geo- infection. sure default passwords and known leaked command-and-control traffic can be auto- structures. This means an infected system nobody is safe. all hit. graphical boundaries. With the media’s attention on more zeit- credentials are immediately addressed. matically blocked before network infiltration must pass through a filter or additional access To date, ransomware has usually hit The US Department of Homeland Se- The reason local governments are un- geisty threats like cryptocurrency mining, it • Training staff. Arm your workforce with occurs. The majority of malware is hosted on controls before moving out of its local resource traditional, general purpose, physical Disclaimer: (Views expressed curity Cybersecurity and Infrastructure der fire is simple. Safe on-line services are is important to not lose sight of the basics. insight on ransomware attack consequences well-known sites, so it is essential to decrypt group. As ever, every device needs adequate computers, but it is only a matter of by columnists are personal and Security Agency (DHS CISA) even cited ran- essential for small municipalities, yet they Public sector organisations are under more and the red flags to look for. As a priority, raise SSL/TLS traffic to ensure security devices can security measures, and staff should only get time before it becomes a big problem need not necessarily reflect our somware as “the most visible cybersecurity rarely have the resources to adequately pressure than they might think they are – as awareness on phishing techniques. Employ- inspect the content. access to the files they need. The battle against ransomware calls for IoT devices, mobiles, and cloud editorial stances) risk” attacking American IT systems. protect them. are many others. for a defence-in-depth approach. This systems as well.

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‘Invent ITS’ to launch medical GFH prices US$ 300 million 5-year sukuk appointments app TDT | Manama invest.” TDT | Manama FH Financial Group (GFH) The sukuks saw strong de - Gyesterday said it has suc - mand from international inves- nvent ITS, a Bahrain-based cessfully priced a US$300 mil- The proceeds of the tors who were allocated 47 per IInformation Technology lion 5-year sukuk driven by Certificates will cent of the issuance with the company, said it’s all set to strong demand from interna- enable us to continue additional 53pc taken up by re- launch Bahrain’s first platform tional and local investors. to build and deliver gional investors. for booking medical appoint- The issuance was supported even greater value In terms of the types of inves- ments online. by a ‘B’ rating from each of S&P tors, 61pc were fund managers The app, powered by AWS and Fitch with strong demand to our investors, and 39pc were financial insti- (Amazon Web Services), will from international investors, shareholders and the tutions. be launched in an event sup- GFH said in a statement. economies in which we Sociéte Générale and Stand- ported by Bahrain Economic The order-book for the Cer- invest ard Chartered Bank acted as Development Board (EDB) tificates was oversubscribed Joint Global Coordinators. Fur- The platform will provide US thermore, Emirates NBD 2.5 times exceeding $750 HISHAM ALRAYES Bank users’ with the ability to million. PJSC, Kamco Investment Com- seamlessly book their medical The proceeds, GFH said, will pany K.S.C.P., Mashreqbank appointments with a simple be used to enhance the financial psc, SHUAA Capital psc, Société click. position of the Group and to rayes, CEO of GFH, said, “The and deliver even greater value Générale, Standard Chartered The app will be available Invent ITS CEO Ali Alhalwachi, said fund its next phase of growth. proceeds of the Certificates will to our investors, shareholders Bank and Warba Bank K.S.C.P. through the website www. the new app will provide a new Commenting, Hisham Al- enable us to continue to build and the economies in which we acted as Joint Lead Managers. medical.bh and Apple and dimension in the field of healthcare services Android official application stores. Invent ITS CEO Ali Alhalwa- Kingdom, as it smoothly ar- chi, said the new app provides ranges medical appointments a new dimension in the field without any conflict and over- Banks hold back most of Gulf markets of healthcare services in the lapping.

• FAB in talks to buy Bank Audi’s Trump says he would Egyptian unit have loved to have seen Aramco closes down• at 34.5 riyals Greta Thunberg speak Masraf Al Rayan extends• gains on FY profit

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ost major Gulf stock mar- Mkets weakened yesterday, largely pulled down by losses in banks, but Abu Dhabi bucked A trader watching stock movements on the floor of a stock market in the Gulf (file) the trend on the back of top lender First Abu Dhabi Bank rising 1.4pc and International Closing Bell in Mashreq Bank and a 1pc de- (FAB). Holding soaring 14.9pc. crease in Emaar Properties. SAUDI  0.2pc to 8,42 pts Saudi Arabia’s benchmark United Arab Emirates’ largest Qatar’s index eased 0.1pc as index retreated 0.2 per cent, lender, FAB, is in talks poten- ABU DHABI  1pc to 5,234 pts market heavyweight Industries Donald Trump offsetting earlier gains in the tially to acquire the Egyptian DUBAI  0.2pc to 2,849 pts Qatar dropped 0.5pc and Qatar day. Samba Financial Group de- subsidiary of Lebanon’s Bank Fuel was down 0.7pc. just before he was about to QATAR  0.1pc to 10,681 pts clined 1.6pc, while Saudi British Audi, Reuters reported, citing However, it saw some support Reuters | Davos, Switzerland depart the annual World Eco- Bank was down 1.7pc. two sources familiar with the EGYPT  0.8pc to 13,752 pts from Qatar National Bank and nomic Forum meeting in the State-owned oil giant Saudi matter. AHRAIN  0.5pc to 1,651 pts Masraf Al Rayan, which were S President Donald Trump Swiss ski resort. up 0.3pc and 0.5pc, respectively. Aramco slipped 0.3pc to 34.5 Bank Audi Egypt has grown OMAN  0.1pc to 4,056 pts Usaid he doesn’t think cli- He noted that Thunberg riyals. EFG Hermes on Wednes- from a three-branch operation The latter reported a higher mate change is a hoax and “beat me out on Time maga- day initiated Aramco’s coverage acquired by Bank Audi in 2005 KUWAIT  0.2pc to 7,093 pts annual profit on Tuesday. would have loved to have seen zine” - a reference to her win- with a “neutral” rating, in line to 50 branches with total as - Outside the Gulf, Egypt’s blue- Greta Thunberg speak while ning the Time ‘Person of the with most other brokerages, and sets of $4.4 billion at the end of chip index added 0.8pc, buoyed he was at Davos. Year’ award. set a target price of 34 riyals September, Bank Audi’s Chief by a 0.9pc increase in the coun- Trump, who has sparred He also said that she should ($9.06) per share. Financial Officer, Tamer Ghaz- sidering selling the unit. try’s biggest lender, Commercial back and forth with the teen- shift her attention away from The Abu Dhabi index gained aleh, said last week, when he In Dubai, the index fell 0.2pc, International Bank, and a 1.7pc age climate activist, made the the United States to focus on 1pc with First Abu Dhabi Bank told Reuters the bank was con- driven down by an 8.6pc plunge rise in El Sewedy Electric. comments in a press briefing other more polluted countries. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 11 Trump relaunches trade battle with Europe Davos | Switzerland years of a trade war that destabi- the four-day talk-fest. Trump’s comments came a S President Donald Trump lised the world economy. EU-US trade relations deterio- day after he said he held posi- relaunched a major trade “I wanted to wait till I finished rated soon after Trump came to tive meeting with new EU Com- Uoffensive against Europe China, to be honest with you. power three years ago and de- mission President Ursula von I wanted to wait yesterday, threatening to hit the I always like to be very trans- clared a war against the yawning der Leyen on working towards till I finished EU with damaging auto tariffs parent. I wanted to wait till I trade deficit with Europe. reaching a US-EU trade pact. China, to be if Europeans failed to agree a finished China. I didn’t want to The earliest transatlantic A French diplomatic source honest with long-delayed trade deal. go with China and Europe at the skirmish came when Trump said over the weekend that “The European Union is same time.” imposed tariffs on steel and al- French President Emmanauel you. I always tougher to deal with than any- uminium imports, notably from Macron and Trump agreed in like to be very body. They’ve taken advantage ‘Arbitrarily putting taxes’ the EU, which responded by tax- telephone talks to give negotia- transparent. I of our country for many years.” Trumps comments followed a ing iconic US products, including tions a chance to avoid “a trade wanted to wait Trump told Fox Business News warning by US Treasury Secre- denim jeans and motorcycles. war that will benefit no one”. till I finished on the sidelines of the World tary Steven Mnuchin that Wash- Trump then threatened duties Washington had also moved China. I didn’t Economic Forum in Davos. ington would deliver on long on European cars, which is of this month to ease tensions on want to go “Ultimately, it will be very threatened auto tariffs if Euro- particular concern to Germa- other trade fronts. with China and easy because if we can’t make a peans go through with a digital ny, but has so far backed down The US Senate this month vot- deal, we’ll have to put 25 percent tax that mainly targets US firms. under the pressure of US law- ed to approve a new trade agree- Europe at the tariffs on their cars,” he added. “If people want to arbitrarily makers. ment linking the United States, same time Trump added that his at - put taxes on our digital com - The US and EU agreed to pur- Canada and Mexico. The United tention would now to turn to panies we will consider putting sue a trade deal in July 2017 as a States and China also signed a DONALD TRUMP Europe, after he sealed a trade taxes arbitrarily on car compa- tentative truce, but negotiations long-awaited, if partial, deal to truce with China after several nies,” Mnuchin told a panel at have stalled over farming. ease trade frictions.

Thailand’s $105 billion US and Britain trade Google CEO eyes major threats in tech tax budget faces further delay row opportunity in healthcare Reuters | Davos, Switzerland S Treasury Secretary USteven Mnuchin and his US lawmakers have British counterpart Sajid • Javid clashed over taxation raised questions about yesterday in a brewing bat- Google’s access to the tle over how Europe taxes health records of tens of the world’s biggest technol- millions of Americans ogy firms. Javid said Britain would press ahead with a digital Reuters | Davos, Switzerland service tax in April even as Mnuchin, sitting feet away undar Pichai, the CEO of Al- on the same stage, said such Sphabet Inc and its Google a move could generate “ar- subsidiary, said on Wednes- bitrary” retaliation. The proposed budget foresees a 7 per cent rise in overall spending to 3.2 day that healthcare offers the Several European na - trillion baht for the current fiscal year. biggest potential over the next tions are considering taxes five to 10 years for using arti- on search engines, social The proposed budget fore- ficial intelligence to improve media platforms and on- Reuters | Bangkok sees a 7 per cent rise in overall outcomes, and vowed that the line marketplaces to com- spending to 3.2 trillion baht for technology giant will heed pri- pensate for lost revenues, hailand’s 3.2 trillion baht the current fiscal year. It sets vacy concerns. drawing the ire of the Unit- T($105.40 billion) budget a deficit of 469 billion baht, US lawmakers have raised ed States which claims that for the current fiscal year, up 4.2pc from the 2019 fiscal questions about Google’s ac- such a tax unfairly targets aimed at reviving a flagging year. cess to the health records of US firms. economy, faces further delay On Wednesday, Finance tens of millions of Americans. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet, gestures as he speaks “International tax issues as lawmakers seek a court rul- Minister Uttama Savanayana Ascension, which operates 150 during a session of the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in are very complicated and ing on the validity of the par- told reporters that any further hospitals and more than 50 sen- Davos, Switzerland take a long time to look at. If liament vote to approve it. delay in the budget should not ior living facilities across the people want to just arbitrar- Parliament passed the draft affect investor confidence. United States, is Google’s big- tificial intelligence to make it lowed to opt out of the project, ily put taxes on our digital bill, which was expected to “If the budget is further de- gest cloud computing customer better,” Pichai added. and whether the data be used companies, we’ll consider be effective in early February, layed, the finance ministry’s in healthcare. Google has spent sever - for advertising. arbitrarily putting taxes on this month, delayed from Oct. agencies will consider meas- “When we work with hos - al years developing artificial Pichai said there was already car companies,” Mnuchin 1, when the fiscal year began. ures and other options,” he pitals, the data belongs to the intelligence to automatically strong privacy protecting reg- told a panel at the World The House of Representa- said. hospitals,” Pichai told a con- analyse MRI scans and other ulations in place that provide Economic Forum in Davos, tives will now ask the Consti- “Seeking a bill to borrow for ference panel at the World patient data to identify diseases a framework for Google to op- Switzerland. tution Court to rule whether investment is one option.” Economic Forum in Davos, and make predictions aimed at erate. France, which considered the vote was valid following Southeast Asia’s sec - Switzerland. improving outcomes and re- Google clinched a deal in No- a similar tax, agreed this the discovery that a lawmak- ond-largest economy has “But look at the potential ducing cost. vember to acquire Fitbit Inc for week to suspend payments er’s voting card was used when lagged most regional peers here. Cancer if often missed The US lawmakers asked the $2.1 billion, aiming to enter the for this year’s digital tax af- the lawmaker was not present. for years. The central bank and the difference in outcome company in November to pro- wearables segment and invest ter Washington threatened “We will send this matter forecast economic growth of is profound. In lung cancer, for vide information about other in digital health. The acqui - retaliation with tariffs on to the court tomorrow,” an of- 2.8pc this year, slightly picking example, five experts agree this health systems that provide in- sition is expected to be scru- French wine. ficial at the lower house told up from an estimated 2.5pc in way and five agree the other formation to Google, whether tinized closely by regulators Javid said Britain would Reuters. 2019, a five-year low. way. We know we can use ar- Ascension clients will be al - before it is allowed to close. not back down. Mumbai bets on all-night shopping to lift India’s economy Reuters | Mumbai to remain open 24 hours, seven our youth,” Aaditya Thackeray, Thackeray dismissed con- esidents of Mumbai will be days a week from Jan. 27 if they tourism and environment min- cerns that the plan would lead Rable to shop and dine out choose to, Anil Deshmukh, home ister in the state government, to a law and order problem in until dawn from late this month minister in the Maharashtra told reporters after the cabinet the city. Some smaller Indian as the Indian city plans to lift state government told reporters meeting. cities have scrapped retail trad- restrictions on retail trading on Wednesday after the state The city is home to 20 mil - ing hour limits but Mumbai will hours in order to boost the local cabinet approved the plan. lion people and attracts millions be the first major city to allow economy. Currently, all stores are re - of visitors each year. Whether 24-hour trading. With India’s economy grow- quired to shut by 10 pm, while shops take up the option and India officially forecasts 5 per ing at its slowest pace in 11 years, restaurants have to shut by 1:30 extra cost involved in staying cent economic growth for the the government of Maharash- am, at the latest. The new law open through the night remains current financial year, the slow- tra state believes the move will will exclude pubs and bars, to be seen, although local media est pace since 2008/09, and an- boost spending and create jobs. which will still be required to quoted the National Restaurant alysts expect the government to Malls, shops and eateries in shut down at 1.30 am, the state Association of India as saying announce tax concessions in its commercial districts of Mumbai government said. malls and restaurant owners had annual budget next month that such as Bandra Kurla Complex People shop for clothes during a seasonal sale at a store inside a shopping mall “We are hopeful that this move expressed interest in operating will leave many individuals with and Nariman Point will be able in Mumbai, India will provide jobs and revenue to 24 hours a day. more money in their pockets. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 12

Airbus hits record highs, 737 MAX UK’s Prince Charles buyers fall on latest Boeing news says climate change In 2019, South Korea posts is humanity’s lowest growth in a decade greatest threat

The world’s 12th- largest• economy grew 2.0 per cent in 2019, down from 2.7pc Prince Charles the previous year Reuters | Davos, Switzerland

Seoul ritain’s Prince Charles Grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are seen parked in an aerial photo at said yesterday that glob- Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington B outh Korea’s economy al warming and climate ing to fly the 737 MAX includ- expanded at its slowest change are the greatest Reuters | Paris/London ing TUI Group and Norwegian, Space for a decade last year, threats humanity has faced, fell. hampered by prolonged trade calling on business leaders irbus’ shares hit record TUI shares fell 5% to their tensions between the US and in Davos to act now to cre- Ahighs yesterday, after US lowest level since September China and the sluggish semi- ate a sustainable economic arch rival Boeing warned of and led losers on London’s conductor market, the central President Moon Jae-in has been criticised for an economic policy that some say future. further delay in returning its FTSE 100. The delay means TUI bank said yesterday. has hurt those it is intended to help In a speech to the annual grounded 737 MAX airliner to will not have all the planes it The world’s 12th-largest meeting of the World Eco- service, while Boeing custom- hoped to have in time for the economy grew 2.0 per cent in growth”, which has seen the shipments grew 1.5pc, com- nomic Forum (WEF) in the ers and suppliers fell on the summer when it makes the 2019, down from 2.7pc the pre- minimum wage rise more than pared with 3.5pc a year earli- Swiss ski resort, the British news. bulk of its profits. vious year and the worst perfor- 30pc in three years. Opponents er and the smallest expansion heir-to-the-throne said it Boeing said on Tuesday that In December, TUI warned mance since 2009 in the wake say it hurts those it is intended since 2015. was time for everyone in a it did not expect to win ap - that if the 737 MAX was not of the global financial crisis. to help by raising employment Imports fell 0.6pc. leadership role to take ac- proval for the 737 MAX to re- back in service by May that Slowing growth presents a costs. Growth in the fourth quarter tion “at revolutionary levels turn to service until mid-year. could wipe off as much as 400 challenge for the South, which The trade-dependent econo- was higher at 2.2pc year-on- and pace”. Airbus was up by 1.85 per million euros ($444 million) enjoyed a decades-long boom my slowed “due to factors such year, the BOK said, boosted by “We are in the midst of cent at 138.9 euros at 1215 GMT, from its annual earnings. known as the “Miracle on the as a decrease in semiconductor government spending to offset a crisis that is now, I hope, the top performer on France’s Norwegian shares were Han” but where a highly edu- prices”, the Bank of Korea said weaker private consumption well understood,” he said. benchmark CAC-40 index after down 1.9pc. It said that it was cated youth now struggles to in a statement. growth, which rose by 1.9pc “Global warming, climate hitting a record high 139.32. in close dialogue with both find well-paid jobs and frus- “While the growth of govern- last year, its slowest in six years. change, the devastating loss But shares in airlines wait- Boeing and the authorities. tration is mounting over ine- ment consumption expanded, Moon’s administration is set of biodiversity are the great- quality. construction and facilities in- to raise public spending 9.1pc est threats that humanity President Moon Jae-in has vestment contracted as private this year and spend 30pc of its has ever faced and one been criticised for a controver- consumption expenditure and infrastructure budget in the largely of our own creation.” sial economic policy featuring export growth slowed,” it said. first quarter, ahead of parlia- His warnings came a day Jaguar Land Rover to cut 10pc public spending increases and Under pressure from the mentary elections scheduled after US President Donald the concept of “income-led China-US trade row, outbound for April. Trump, also speaking at of workforce at UK factory Davos, dismissed “peren- Reuters | London nial prophets of doom” on climate change. ritish carmaker Jaguar The 71-year-old prince, BLand Rover ( JLR) said who chose to make the final yesterday it will cut around 10 Gold slips on resurgent risk leg of his journey to Davos per cent of the workforce at its Reuters by electric car rather than northern English Halewood quick updates about the new helicopter, has spent much factory as it changes shift pat- Signs are seen outside the Jaguar old eased slightly yesterday coronavirus has boosted opti- of his life campaigning for terns to boost efficiency at the Land Rover plant at Halewood in Gas risk sentiment recovered mism that its spread would be business and governments site. Liverpool, northern England and the dollar held firm, but contained, helping world stock to take more notice of en- The plant produces the expectations of dovish mone- markets recover. vironmental issues, admit- Range Rover Evoque and company sales rose by 1.3pc in tary policy from global central Worries the outbreak could ting that “quite frankly it Land Rover Discovery Sport December. banks capped bullion’s loss- $1,555.16 hit economic activity ahead of has been a bit of an uphill vehicles but the Unite Union “Central to the Halewood es and kept prices above the was the price of spot gold the Lunar New Year festivities struggle”. warned that the challenges manufacturing strategy, we are $1,550 an ounce level. by 1546 GMT in China had knocked equities “What good is all the facing the company are also moving from a three-shift to a Spot gold was down 0.2 per off record peaks on Tuesday. extra wealth in the world, being experienced at other “two-plus” shift pattern from cent at $1,555.16 an ounce by Elsewhere, palladium gained gained from ‘business as British car factories. April 2020,” the company said 10:46 a.m. EST (1546 GMT). 2.3pc to $2,457.36 an ounce, usual’, if you can do nothing JLR posted a 6 per cent in a statement. US gold futures fell 0.2pc to ing is scheduled for Jan. 28-29. having slid by about 4pc in the with it except watch it burn decline in 2019 sales, hit by Around 4,5000 people work $1,555.20. Both banks are expected to previous session. in catastrophic conditions?” the weakening Chinese auto at the Halewood factory, one Investors will keep a close be dovish. Palladium touched a record said Charles, who was at market and falling demand for of three JLR car factories in eye on the European Central The dollar index has gained high of $2,582.19 on Monday. Davos to launch a Sustain- diesel vehicles in Europe. But Britain, with roughly 500 jobs Bank’s first policy meeting of about 1.3pc since the start of Silver rose 0.4pc to $17.84, able Markets Initiative that it has bounced back in China affected by Wednesday’s an- the year on Thursday, while the this year. and platinum was up 1pc at aims to find ways to decar- in recent months and overall nouncement. US Federal Reserve’s first meet- The Chinese response and $1,008.86. bonise the global economy. Tesla value hits $100 billion, triggering payout plan for Musk New York criteria, gives Musk stock worth that it is changing the industry. esla’s market value hit $100 around one percent of the com- Tesla has begun manufactur- Tbillion for the first time pany for each of 12 milestones ing in China and has announced yesterday, triggering a payout over a 10-year period. a new plant in Germany that plan that could be worth bil - For achieving the first mile- could start production by 2021. lions for Elon Musk, found - stone, Musk will get shares The Tesla Model 3 electric car er and chief of the electric worth $346 million if Tesla is designed to be more affordable carmaker. shares hold above $100bn over than its earlier models -- around Shares in Tesla rose some 4.8 six months, based on the for- half the cost of the $70,000 mod- per cent in opening trade to ex- mula. els -- and is fueling expectations tend the gains in the value of the In announcing the plan in of stronger growth. fast-growing maker of electric March 2018, the company said Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush vehicles. Musk “would receive no guaran- Securities offered an upbeat Under a compensation plan teed compensation of any kind view of Tesla in a research note approved by Telsa’s board in -- no salary, no cash bonuses, Wednesday. 2018, Musk is to be paid in stock and no equity that vests simply “In our opinion, the company awards based on the value of the by the passage of time” without has the most impressive product company, which could be worth the rise in value. roadmap out of any technology/ as much as $50bn if Tesla reach- In 2019, Tesla sold some auto vendor around (which the es $650bn. 367,000 vehicles, a rise of 50 market cap reflects vs. its tra- Musk agreed to the plan, percent from the prior year. ditional auto competitors) and which would pay him noth - That is a fraction of the 10 mil- will be a ‘game changing’ driving ing until Tesla’s value reached lion sold by leading global auto- force for the EV (electric vehicle) $100bn. makers Toyota and Volkswagen, transformation over the next The package, using shares but investors have pushed up decade with Model 3 front and which “vest” based on certain Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures during the Tesla China-made Model 3 delivery ceremony in Shanghai on January 7 Tesla’s value in the expectation center,” Ives said. 13 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020

PANGA (PG-13)(HINDI/ROMANTIC/DRAMA/SPORT) DOLITTLE (PG)(ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAMILY) MASAMEER: THE MOVIE (PG)(ANIMATION/COMEDY) From Thursday 23rd 7.00 PM onwards OASIS JUFFAIR (KIDS CINEMA): 10.45 AM + 1.00 + 5.30 + 7.45 + 10.00 PM CITY CENTRE: 10.45 AM + 3.45 + 8.45 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 12.00 + 2.45 + 5.30 + 8.15 + 11.00 PM CITY CENTRE (IMAX 2D) :11.00 AM + 1.00 PM ABDULAZIZ AL-MUZAINI, ABDULAZIZ AL-SHEHRI, MAZROA AL-MAZROA CITY CENTRE: 11.45 AM + 2.45 + 5.45 + 8.45 + 11.45 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM MALEFICENT 2: MISTRESS OF EVIL WADI AL SAIL: 12.00 + 5.45 + 11.30 PM WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 5.15 + 9.45 PM CITY CENTRE: 1.15 + 6.15 + 11.15 PM KANGANA RANAUT, JASSIE GILL, RICHA CHADHA ROBERT DOWNEY JR., ANTONIO BANDERAS, MICHAEL SHEEN ANGELINA JOLIE, TERESA MAHONEY, MICHELLE PFEIFFER STREET DANCER 3 (PG-15)(HINDI/DANCE/MUSIC/COMEDY) 1917 (PG-15)(WAR/ACTION/DRAMA) 1917 CHHAPAAK (PG-15)(HINDI/DRAMA) OASIS JUFFAIR:11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 PM CITY CENTRE:11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE:11.15 AM + 2.15 + 5.15 + 8.15 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 PM SEEF (I): 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + 11.45 PM DEEPIKA PADUKONE, VIKRANT MASSEY, MADHURJEET SARGHI SEEF (II): 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + 11.30 PM GEORGE MACKAY, DEAN-CHARLES CHAPMAN, MARK STRONG WADI AL SAIL: 2.45 + 8.30 PM TANHAJI:THE UNSUNG WARRIOR VARUN DHAWAN, SHRADDHA KAPOOR, RAGHAV JUYAL OASIS JUFFAIR : 11.00 AM + 4.00 + 9.00 PM TOY GUARDIANS (G)(ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) SEEF (I): 3.00 + 8.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 PM AJAY DEVGN, SAIF ALI KHAN, KAJOL SEEF (II): 10.30 AM + 12.30 + 2.30 + 4.30 PM BIG BROTHER (PG-15)(MALAYALAM) MITCH SANDRINGHAM,JULIA NOBLES,CATIA NATHANSON OASIS JUFFAIR:10.45 AM + 4.45 + 10.45 PM AL NIHAYA (PG)(KUWAITI/ACTION/COMEDY) MOHANLAL, ARBAAZ KHAN, ANOOP MENON, SARJANO KHALID, HONEY ROSE, SEEF (II): 6.30 + 8.30 + 10.30 PM SIDDIQUE EBRAHIM AL-SHEAKHLI, MESHAAL ALFARHAN, MOHAMMED ALHMLY ALA VAIKUNTHAPURRAMLOO (PG-15)(TELUGU) BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (PG-15)(ACTION/COMEDY/CRIME) OASIS JUFFAIR: 1.45 + 7.45 PM SEEF (I):12.00 + 5.30 + 11.00 PM OASIS JUFFAIR: 12.30 + 3.15 + 6.00 + 8.45 + 11.30 PM ALLU ARAVIND,S. 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JORDAN, JAMIE FOXX CITY CENTRE: 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + 8.15 + 10.30 PM SEEF (II): 1.15 + 5.45 + 10.15 PM SHYLOCK (PG-15)(MALAYALAM) THE LAST FULL MEASURE (PG-15)(DRAMA/WAR) WILL SMITH, TOM HOLLAND, KAREN GILLAN OASIS JUFFAIR: 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 PM CITY CENTRE: 12.30 + 3.00 + 5.30 + 8.00 + 10.30 PM SEEF (I): 11.30 AM + 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 + 12.00 MN SEEF (II): 3.15 + 8.45 PM UNDERWATER (PG-15) WADI AL SAIL: 12.45 + 6.00 + 11.15 PM WADI AL SAIL:12.00 + 5.30 + 11.00 PM AL HAMRA : 3.00 + 9.00 PM CITY CENTRE:7.00 + 9.15 + 11.30 PM CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, SEBASTIAN STAN MAMMOOTTY,MEENA,SIDDQUE,RAJKIRANA KRISTEN STEWART, T.J. MILLER, JESSICA HENWICK

MOVIE REVIEW ‘The Gentlemen’: Guy Ritchie’s dated gangster romp Guy Ritchie concocts a problematic gangster flick starring Matthew McConaughey

ward the Chinese gang members The director Dry Eye and Lord George (Tom • Wu), and how the film’s villains returns to his raunchy, are coded as rapacious gay pred- rambunctious roots ators. That many racial epithets DON’T MISS IT can’t be swept away as merely uy Ritchie’s latest Brit- rough British slang. ish gangster yarn, “The Colin Farrell is predictably GGentlemen,” opens with Matthew McConaughey, fantastic as a track-suited box- a bartender pulling a beer tap Michelle Dockery and ing coach whose students raid printed with a logo reading: Hugh Grant are amusing- one of Pearson’s secret spots. “Gritchie’s English Lore.” It’s ly cast, but that doesn’t The resulting music video they oh-so-appropriate branding for excuse the casual racism film, toplined by British grime this return to roots for Ritch- MC Bugzy Malone, is easily the ie, who burst onto the scene in highlight of the film. Farrell’s the late ‘90s with the rollicking you’ll start to realize the story’s Coach, a loyal, protective tough London crime flick “Lock, Stock a lemon. It’s fairly simple un- guy with a rigid (if untraditional) and Two Smoking Barrels.” With derneath the layers of unrelia- moral code is an oddball breath “The Gentlemen,” co-written Matthew McConaughey, right, and Michelle Dockery in ‘The Gentlemen’ ble narrators and unnecessarily of fresh air. He’s more like one with Ivan Atkinson and Marn extraneous plot twists, which of the rough and tumble char- Davies, Ritchie invites the audi- Mickey Pearson (Matthew Mc- Berger (Jeremy Strong) or the offered. Fletcher has even help- end up having all the intrigue acters from “Snatch,” rather ence to belly up to his bar for a Conaughey), an American Rho- aggressive young Chinese up- fully written it all into a screen- of a potato. than the slick and slimy mon- full pint of his signature brew: a des scholar-turned-weed dealer start Dry Eye (Henry Golding)? play, in a small bit of self-reflec- Story shortcomings can be ied likes of Pearson. One won- wordy, bloody, Cockney-accent- who has worked out a deal with It’s not just the tale of a sim- tion about storytelling, as the forgiven. But the insidious and ders what the film would have ed blend of colorful criminals. the landed gentry. They have ple sale, though. It’s recounted saga grows wilder and wilder in lazy cultural stereotypes Ritch- been like centered around him, As you might expect, despite the land he needs for his grow by an opportunistic private eye, Fletcher’s telling. ie, Atkinson and Davies overly or even around Pearson’s cool the title, these gentlemen aren’t operation; he has the money Fletcher (Hugh Grant), who It can be easy to be swept away rely on are too unfortunate to be Cockney wife, Roz (Michelle gentlemanly in the least. they need to sustain their titled has turned up on the doorstep by all the beautiful people, un- excused. It’s true that depiction Dockery). But “The Gentlemen” This time, Ritchie expands lifestyles. Now Mickey wants of Mickey’s right hand man, reliable narrators, classic rock does not equal endorsement, and is so blinkered by its outdated his horizons to England’s upper to get out of the game, and he’s Ray (Charlie Hunnam), hoping needle drops, wild costumes and unsavory bad guy types aren’t (and often offensive) alpha male crust (the “toffs,” if you will). trying to sell his organization to to sell his highly embellished regional accents. Ritchie still has known for their sensitivity. But perspective that it’s blind to the The lords and ladies are a means the highest bidder. Will it be the version to Mickey for a higher undeniable attitude and swagger it’s impossible to ignore how elements that could have made to an end for the protagonist, fey Jewish billionaire Matthew price than the local tabloid has in spades. But kick the tires and cavalierly racist the film is to- it great. 14 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020

Sophie Turner Kylie and Kim debate over who Kris Taylor wants to be in ‘Lizzie Swift McGuire’ revival Jenner loves more in new YouTube video Los Angeles Los Angeles makeup. Throughout the vid- eo, West seemed quite candid eauty mogul Kylie Jenner about her answers, until the ame of Thrones’ in a new makeup video topic of who is mom’s favourite star Sophie Bhad a debate with sister came in the picture. As Kim Taylor Swift “G Turner wants to Kim Kardashian over who their asked, “Who do you think mom join the reboot of “Lizzie mother Kris Jenner loves more. likes better?” referring to Kylie. opens up on McGuire” as Miranda. The video posted by Kylie To which the 21-year old re- The production for the is titled ‘Get Ready With Us: plied and said, “I think she likes mom’s cancer “Lizzie McGuire” reboot is Kim and Kylie’ and features you better. I think you’re herOG , for first time currently on hold, but the the two sisters. you know.” actress recently took to so- It is no secret that Kylie loves “The reason I think she likes Los Angeles tled Miss Americana, reports cial media to announce she doing makeup, but this time you better is because...” the hollywoodlife.com. is up for playing Miranda she sat down with her elder Kardashian said before being op star Taylor Swift has The documentary film direct- if the show continues, re- sister Kim to do her makeup. cut off by her little sister. for the first time revealed ed by Lana Wilson will trace ports etonline.com. “Just posted a new video on “She definitely likes us the Pspecifics of her mother the singer-songwriter’s life and “The Lizzie McGuire show my YouTube w my sis @kim- same, but if we’re being funny. Andrea’s battle with cancer, in career. has been put on hold,” Turner, 23, kardashian [?][?] watch me do She’s like me, and I treat her like a new interview. “Everyone loves their mom. said in an Instagram Story. her makeup & answer some of the queen of the world,” Kylie “While (my mom) was going Everyone’s got an important “I’m obviously devastated like your questions,” Kylie posted on argued. through treatment (for breast mom. But for me, she’s really the rest of us, but I’m pretty sure Instagram along with a selfie. cancer), they found a brain tu- the guiding force. Almost every — like, is Miranda appearing in According to Kylie and mor. And the symptoms of what decision I make, I talk to her this season, because I’m here. Kim, the two have been a person goes through when about it first. It was a big deal I’m available. I am your new wanting to film this video they have a brain tumor is noth- to ever speak about her illness,” Miranda.” for almost three years, ing like what we have ever been said Taylor. “Lizzie McGuire people, and finally got that through with her cancer before. The singer had for the first please reach out to me,” Turn- chance to make it So it is just been a really hard time made public her mother’s er added. happen. time for us as a family,” Taylor cancer in an emotional Tumblr The original show’s lead star, The two also said, opening up on the ordeal post in 2015. In March 2019, she Hilary Duff, reprised her role and answered a in an interview to Variety. told Elle magazine that Andrea’s was also serving as an executive few fan ques- Fans of the singer will get to cancer had resurfaced. It was producer on the Disney + reboot tions while know details about the 62-year- during her second battle with of the series, however production Jenner old Andrea’s ailment, and how the disease, while she was un- was halted after two episodes did the entire family has struggled dergoing chemotherapy, that and original series creator, Ter- Kim’s with the situation, in a new doctors discovered the brain tu- ri Minsky, quit her role as the Netflix documentary film ti- mor, according to hollywoodlife. showrunner. Pamela Anderson marries producer Jon Peters Los Angeles I got friends, lovely mantically in recent months after Los Angeles Pamela broke up with French kids; I’ve got no ctor and model Pamela professional footballer Adil Rami complaints: Brad Pitt Anderson has entered last year. merican actor Los Angeles into wedlock with Amer- “Pamela has never seen her full and singer Va- A Pamela Anderson and Jon Peters ican producer Jon Peters. potential as an artist. She has yet Anessa Hudg- Pamela and Jon had a private pick, but for 35 years. I’ve only to shine in a real way. There is ens was spotted grabbing ollywood’s heart-throb ceremony in Malibu, as per TMZ. wanted Pamela. ” much more to her than meets dinner with Laker’s star Kyle HBrad Pitt, currently The ‘A Star is Born’ producer The couple had a history as the eye, or I wouldn’t love her so Kuzma, days after her split basking in the glory of two said: “There are beautiful girls they dated more than thirty years much,” Jon told the Hollywood with Austin Butler. back-to-back prestigious everywhere. I could have my ago, however, they reunited ro- Reporter. According to TMZ. on Tuesday awards for his role in ‘Once the two were seen together enjoying Upon a Time in Hollywood’, a fancy Italian dinner with some red is content with his life. CLASSIFIEDS CHANGE OF NAME wine at Lilia in Brooklyn. “I got friends, I got lovely kids, I like my coffee, I like I, DURAISAMY Vanessa Hudgens my dogs. I’ve got no com- KUMARAGURU S/O spotted with Kyle plaints,” People DURAISMY, holding Indian magazine Passport No. K3684758, Kuzma after spilt quoted Pitt dated 27/05/2012 issued at Vanessa and Kyle seemed to en- as saying. BAHRAIN having permanent Kyle Kuzma joy each other’s company in a super The actor, residence at (full address in intimate setting. who recently India) 140, Sarathy Nagar, The singer wore a black turtle neck sweat- won one Gold- Kagithapattadai, Vellore TN, er paired up with hoops and the NBA player en Globe and an Brad Pitt PIN 632012 presently residing was seen in casual beige knitwear. Kylie was SAG award in at (full address in Bahrain) definitely making the most of this time as the the Best Actor in Supporting Flat 12, Building 1422 , Road Lakers are in town to play the Knicks at Mad- role category, was also seen 3431 Block 334 Al Mahooz, ison Square Garden. Vanessa who recently sharing a warm moment of Bahrain will henceforth ended her nine years of relationship reunion with his ex-wife Jen- 31st January, 2020 be known as (Given name) with Austin Butler seemed to start a nifer Aniston on the back- KUMARAGURU (Surname) new chapter of her life. However, stage of the SAG Awards. DURAISAMY, Objection(s) Hudgens and Kuzma have not Pitt is approaching to - if any, may be forwarded to really addressed the rela- wards a hat-trick of awards Embassy of India, P.O Box tionship specula- as he has been nominated for Please Call / WhatsApp: +973 38862215, 33784481, 33911860 26106, Bldg 1090, Road 2819, tion between the prestigious Oscar Awards Block 428, Al Seef, them. for his role in Quentin Taran- Kingdom of Bahrain. tino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’. SUDOKU CROSSWORD Across Yesterday’s solution Yesterday’s solution 1- Roseanne, once; 5- Shoe tool; 8- Large wading bird; 12- Caesar’s wings; 13- Chirp; 15- Lady of Sp.; 16- Chuck; 17- Thick-skinned charger; 18- Wanting; 19- Dominance; 22- Pond fish; 23- Pen point; 24- Bern’s river; 26- Chemical indicator; 29- Nutlike kernel; 31- Devoted follower; 32- Lost a lap; 34- Hawkins of Dogpatch; 36- Chip in; 38- Taken in; 40- Actress Downey; 41- Distorts; 43- Warsaw residents; 45- Armed conflict; 46- Places of contest; 48- Sick; 50- Greek goddess of strife; 51- Bronze component; 52- T.G.I.F. part; 54- Inconsiderate; 61- Soak leather in base solution; 63- ___ nous; 64- Smell ___; 65- Skater’s leap; 66- Campaign tactic; 67- Egypt’s river; 68- Disencumbers; 69- Self starter?; 70- Consider; Down 1- Cricket equipment; 2- Baseball family name; 3- Coarse file, angry tone of voice; 4- Take as an affront; 5- Horton Hears ___; 6- Small dam; 7- Filmmaker Riefenstahl; 8- AOL, e.g.; 9- Dilapidated; 10- Langston Hughes poem; 11- Delhi wrap; 13- Testimonial; 14- Bottom line; 20- Wheel parts; 21- Edible roots; 25- Laugh heartily; 26- Sri ___; 27- Concerned; How to play 28- Lathers; 29- Journalist ___ Rogers St. Johns; 30- Joltin’ Joe; 31- Scale notes; 33- Siouan Place a number in the empty boxes in such speaker; 35- Musical aptitude; 37- Large jug or pitcher; 39- Nor’s partner; 42- Irritated a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all state; 44- Split; 47- Barbecue leftovers?; 49- Upcountry; 52- Girder type; 53- Prepare for of the numbers from one to nine. takeoff; 55- Treater’s words; 56- Western Native Americans; 57- Mardi ___; 58- Ashtabula’s lake; 59- Cut-price retail event; 60- Meerschaum part; 62- Overhead trains; 15 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 sports

Rashford targets rapid return to fitness after back Serena, Federer into third round injury AFP | London Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff remain on collision course at Australian Open arcus Rashford is con- Wind ‘massive factor’ Mfident he will return Serena Williams to action for Manchester • Earlier, Australia’s world United before the end of the overcomes Tamara number one Ashleigh Barty season after suffering a back Zidansek raced through 6-1, 6-4 against injury. Polona Hercog, buoying hopes of The United and Eng - Roger Federer moved a first home winner since 1978. land striker is facing a past• Filip Krajinovic “It was very different end to lengthy lay-off after suffer- end, I think the wind was a mas- ing a stress fracture of the sive factor particularly with the back in last week’s FA Cup AFP | Melbourne new ball,” she said. third-round replay against Djokovic also weathered the Wolves. ifteen-year-old prodigy breeze -- which followed heavy The timeframe for the Coco Gauff set up an Aus- rain on Monday, and smog from 22-year-old’s recovery Ftralian Open blockbust- bushfires last week -- to beat has been unclear, with er with defending champion Japanese wildcard Tatsuma Ito his hopes of playing for Naomi Osaka on Wednesday, as 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in 95 minutes. England at Euro 2020 po- a pumped-up Serena Williams “They were tough conditions, tentially in doubt, but he took another step towards a re- pretty windy and it was hard hopes to return in good cord-equalling 24th Grand Slam to know where the balls were time. title. going. My serve helped a lot to Responding to a message On a day when men’s seeds get me out of trouble,” said the of support on Wednesday, tumbled, Serbia’s Novak Djok- Serb. Rashford tweeted: “Thanks ovic strode into the third round Federer was barely detained guys, I’ll be back before the to be joined by Roger Federer, by Krajinovic, the world num- season ends to hopeful - who dismissed Filip Krajinovic ber 41, as he moved smoothly ly help my team claim top 6-1, 6-4, 6-1. through in 92 minutes in the Peterhansel and Fiuza go through rough terrain during yesterday’s ninth staage 4.” American teenager Gauff, night match on Rod Laver Are- Rashford missed Sun- showing a tenacity which is be- no matter what the score is,” hurling and kicking her racquet Yastremska of Ukraine. na. day’s defeat at Liverpool coming her trademark, clawed said Gauff, who beat seven-time when she gave up a break in the Serena Williams shouted at In other results, Petra Kvito- with the problem but pri- her way back from a set down Grand Slam champion Venus second set. the top of her voice during a va, last year’s runner-up, came or to that had started every to beat the experienced Sorana Williams in round one. “I was thinking that I really testing second set against 70th- through 7-5, 7-5 against Paula Premier League game this Cirstea 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. Gauff also beat Williams on don’t want to play a third set this ranked Tamara Zidansek, before Badosa of Spain, and China’s season. Gauff, who screamed and her Grand Slam debut last year time,” explained Osaka, who is seeing off break points to win Zhang Shuai ousted American He has scored 19 goals pumped her fists as she com- at Wimbledon, and in another defending a Grand Slam title for 6-2, 6-3. Caty McNally 6-2, 6-4. for United in all competi- pleted her victory, said her “will quirk, she faced Osaka in the US the second time. “She was a really good fighter Former US Open champion tions this campaign and his to win” had got her through the Open third round, going down Former world number one -- she did not just let me win,” Marin Cilic won a five-setter absence will be a big blow tough second-round match at meekly in straight sets. Wozniacki, playing her final said Williams, who can equal against French seed Benoit as the team, currently fifth, a windswept Melbourne Park. Japan’s Osaka, 22, beat Chi- tournament before retiring, Margaret Court’s all-time mark Paire, and one-time semi-finalist look to claim a Champions “My parents always told me na’s Zheng Saisai 6-2, 6-4 but came from behind in both sets of 24 Grand Slams if she lifts Milos Raonic beat Chile’s Chris- League place. you can always come back -- briefly lost her cool mid-match, for a 7-5, 7-5 win over Dayana the trophy. tian Garin in straights.

‘Strong chance’ Cavani will join Atletico, says father

AFP | Madrid in the Champions League,” Ca- vani’s father Luis told Spanish dinson Cavani wants to television programme El Chi- Ejoin Atletico Madrid and ringuito. is being treated “unfairly” by “I think there is a strong Paris Saint-Germain, the Uru- chance he will go to Atletico. guay striker’s father said on There is also the option to join Wednesday. the club in June. There are lots Cavani, 32, has fallen out of of other clubs interested but favour at PSG, where he is com- when you give your word to a peting with Kylian Mbappe, team, you respect it. Neymar, Mauro “If he is al- lowed to leave Icardi and An- tomorrow gel di Maria and At - for starting letico still spots in want him, at- I think he Pakistan International Cricketer Abdul Razzaq with the officials of Cricket Bahrain Association (CBA) during his visit to the Kingdom. He arrived upon the invitation tack. will sign. of CBA and helped train the National team for the ACC Western Region Tournament to be held in Oman in February. He was delighted on his visit and saw immense A He is a player potential for growth of the game in the Kingdom number of clubs who needs time are reportedly keen to play and at the on signing Cavani, moment he only plays who has scored a four or six minutes per club-record 198 game. PSG are treating Contests, weights of ‘Strongest Bahraini Man Championship’ set goals for PSG and him unfairly.” TDT | Manama whose contract ex- Atletico have strug- The third edition of the cham- contest; lifting the trunk, the the weights for the medium- pires in the summer. gled for goals this sea- pionship, which comes as part farmer’s walk, lifting the car and weight category; 100KG for the Atletico appear to son and currently sit he Organising Committee of of HH Shaikh Khalid’s initia- the waterman’s walk. lifting the trunk contest, 220KG be the 32-year-old’s third in La Liga, eight Tthe Strongest Bahraini Man tives to support the youth in for the farmer’s walk and the preferred choice but points behind Real Championship, headed by the the field of sports, will witness Heavyweight lifting the car contests, and the La Liga outfit Madrid and Barce- Director of HH Shaikh Khalid different weight categories; The Organising Commit- 320KG for the waterman’s walk and PSG are yet to lona. bin Hamad Al Khalifa Media lightweight, mediumweight tee has set the weights for the contest. agree a fee. Cavani would Office Ahmed Al Shaikh, yes- and heavyweight. The heavy- heavyweight category; 120KG “I would like him give the club a terday approved the contests weight contest qualifies par- for the lifting the trunk contest, Lightweight to play there, (Atleti- welcome mid-sea- and weights of the third edition ticipants to take part in the 270KG for the farmer’s walk and The committee approved the co coach Diego) Sim- son boost, with of the Strongest Bahraini Man Strongest GCC Man Champi- the lifting the car contests, and weights for the lightweight cat- eone wants him now a crunch last-16 tie Championship, which will be onship, which will be held next 400KG for the waterman’s walk egory; 80KG for the lifting the but the head coach of against Liverpool to held under the theme #Be_A_ April near Bahrain International contest. trunk contest, 180KG for the Paris Saint-Germain come in the Beast at the yard opposite to the Circuit. farmer’s walk and the lifting (Thomas Tuchel) Champions Avenues Mall in the Capital on The Strongest Bahraini Man Mediumweight the car contests, and 260KG for says he needs him to League next February 8, 2020. Championship will include four The committee also approved the waterman’s walk contest. help them compete month. Edinson Cavani 16 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020 t ocks la s t til s , u n onditions Appl y * C