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is Majesty King Ham- Had bin Isa Al Khali- fa issued Royal Decree 84/2019, appointing Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak as the Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs. The Prime Minister shall implement the de- cree, which takes imme- BRAVE success diate effect and will be HH Shaikh Khalid bin Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia published in the Official Hamad Al Khalifa, First Gazette. Deputy Chairman of the fail to ink Nile dam deal Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Cairo Sailors held President of Bahrain Olympic Committee TDT | Manama rrigation ministers from attended BRAVE 27, three key Nile Basin coun- The three countries which took place on tries wrapped up a two-day would continue Friday in Al Mubadala I he Coast Guard Com- meeting Saturday in Sudan’s consultations without Gym at Zayed Sports City mander announced capital without resolving dif- T in Abu Dhabi. Twenty giving a time frame. yesterday the arrest of fighters representing ferences over Ethiopia’s soon- MR ABBAS Asian sailors, including the 15 countries featured to-be-finished Blue Nile dam, captain for being involved in the event, which saw with Egypt calling for interna- four to seven years, without in an accident between many MMA enthusiasts tional mediation to help reach a elaborating. two boats in Dugaileeb crowding in the stands “fair and balanced” agreement. He added that the three marine area. to cheer their beloved Sudan Irrigation Minister countries would continue con- Three individuals were stars. HH Shaikh Khalid Yasser Abbas told reporters in sultations without giving a time injured, while the one who praised the long-lasting Khartoum that progress was frame. caused the crash fled the and historical brotherly made but differences on filling Egypt’s Irrigation Ministry, scene, according to Interi- links between Bahrain the giant reservoir and operat- meanwhile, said in a statement or Ministry. and the UAE that have ing rules of the Grand Ethio- after the meeting that talks After the case was re - evolved to new heights in pian Renaissance Dam remain have stalemated, claiming ported to the Maritime the past years, thanks to unsettled. Ethiopia rejected “all proposals Operations Centre, the both countries’ keenness He said Ethiopia proposed that ... avoid causing substantial Coast Guard patrols were to cement those ties. a plan to fill the reservoir over damage to Egypt.” deployed to the site and they pulled the damaged boat to the harbour. The injured were pro- The new clashes vided with first aid and • referred to hospitals, but shattered a day of relative one of them succumbed to calm after authorities injuries. lifted a curfew. The Commander said End violence call that the investigation led The unrest is the to identifying the suspect • and finding the boat at a deadliest Iraq has seen UN calls for Iraq violence to stop as death toll nears 100 farm in Bilad Al Qadeem. since the declared defeat The owner of the boat of Daesh in 2017 and has was summoned. The boat shaken Prime Minister crew were referred to the Public Prosecution to car- Adel Abdul Mahdi’s ry out legal proceedings. year-old government. 99 people have died and Baghdad nearly 4,000 wounded since protests began in he United Nations urged the capital on Tuesday. yesterday an end to vio- Tlence in Iraq, after five days DON’T MISS IT of anti-government rallies marred by the killing of nearly 100 people, At least 99 people have died mainly protesters. and nearly 4,000 wounded since The demonstrations — which protests began in the capital on have evolved from initial demands Tuesday before spreading to the Bahrain Indo for employment and better servic- south of the country, according 02 beauty expo es to the fall of the government to the Iraqi parliament’s human opens — carried on into the night in var- rights commission. ious neighbourhoods of Baghdad The mainly young, male pro- and southern Iraq, as authorities testers have insisted their move- Bahrain-US struggled to agree a response. ment is not linked to any party efforts to Security forces broke up a mass Iraqi protesters evacuate a wounded comrade during clashes in Baghdad Saturday. or religious establishment and protect maritime rally in the east of Baghdad, where have scoffed at recent overtures 03 protesters faced volleys of tear by politicians. navigation gas and live rounds fired in their Al Arabiya’s Baghdad office attacked On Saturday, demonstrators in stressed direction, witnesses said. Baghdad the attack,” he said. the southern city of Nasiriyah set “Five days of reported deaths “Following the attack, we have fire to the headquarters of six dif- Net exports from and injuries: this must stop,” said asked gunmen yesterday received assurances from the ferent political parties. Kingdom rises the United Nations’ top official in Mattacked the Baghdad office We have received Prime Minister’s Office and from Thousands also descended on Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert. of Arabic news broadcaster Al assurances from the officials to investigate the attack.” the governorate in the southern 04 to BD187m in She described the violence as Arabiya amid more violent pro- Prime Minister’s Office He added that Al Arabiya office city of Diwaniyah, where gunfire August a “senseless loss of life” and said tests in Iraq. and from officials to had received threats in recent was unleashed into the air, AFP those behind it must be held ac- A correspondent for the chan- investigate the attack. days. The attack came as pro- correspondents there said. 210 fils (includes VAT) countable. nel said the men had stormed tests flared up again in Baghdad. Parliament’s human rights com- The authorities accused uni- its offices, injuring some of the AL ARABIYA STAFF Almost 100 people have been mission said Saturday that most of dentified snipers of shooting into people working there. respondent said. killed since the protests in the those who have died in the last five the crowd and said they were Security forces failed to inter- “Members of the federal police capital and other cities across the days fell in Baghdad, while 250 searching residential neighbour- vene to stop the attack, the cor- declined assistance to us during south started on Tuesday. other people were treated in the hoods for those responsible. capital for sniper wounds. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 02 Bahrain Indo beauty expo opens TDT | Manama Dr Shaikha Rana expressed for business owners and those peoples, wishing the Republic her pleasure to have attended interested in beauty products, of Indonesia further progress he Undersecretary of the Bahrain Indo Beauty Expo, fashion and others to learn and prosperity. the Ministry of Foreign which further embodies the about the culture, customs and Dr Shaikha Rana highlighted TAffairs, Dr Shaikha Rana clear model of bilateral co-op- traditions of the Republic of In- the relentless efforts and signif- bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa, eration and co-ordination and donesia. icant role played by the Bahrain inaugurated the Bahrain Indo an opportunity to exchange ex- The Undersecretary com- Indonesia Business Friendship Beauty Expo yesterday at the periences and encourage invest- mended the enduring bilateral Society in organising such pe- Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. ment in the field of economic relations between the Kingdom riodic events that contribute to The event was organised by and trade diplomacy between of Bahrain and the friendly the strengthening of coopera- the Bahrain Indonesia Business the two friendly countries in Republic of Indonesia, affirm- tion with the friendly Republic Friendship Society (BIBFS), in various fields. ing the Kingdom’s keenness to of Indonesia, and expressed her the presence of a number of eco- She also added that the ex- expand these relations for the happiness and appreciation for nomic and trade officials. hibition is of great importance The expo was inaugurated by Dr Shaikha Rana in the presence of many dignitaries. benefit of both countries and the Society.

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ith the launch of the LuLu Online Shop- Wping Portal and app LuLu Hypermarket launches on Thursday, the retail world just found a new and more con- venient expression. Already a giant presence that dominates the retail space in Bah- online shopping portal, app rain, the much-admired LuLu Hypermarket has designed an easy to access and navigate app 20,000 products are now available on LuLu app which puts over 20,000 products of its aisles at the fingertips of interface with our customers – and I look forward to the rap- shoppers all over Bahrain. the LuLu online portal and app is id growth of the Lulu online The launch at Ramli Mall was serviced by a highly-skilled team transactions because of their inaugurated by Ali Abdul Hussain of personal shoppers who have support, We are proud that the Makki, Assistant Undersecretary been trained to pick the right over 20,000 items in our hyper- of Commercial Registration and products and brands to match markets will now be available Companies, Ministry of Industry, online orders and we have a fleet to our customers in the comfort Commerce and Tourism, King- of vehicles that promise delivery of their own space: Your home dom of Bahrain and Abdul Aziz in the most hygienic conditions. appliances, Your computer, Your Mohamed Al Ashraaf, Assistant In fact, the Bahrain fleet is one Smartphone. You will still be undersecretary for Control and of over 500 online delivery fleets able to take advantage of all our Services, Ministry of Industry, present throughout the region.” excellent deals, promotions and Commerce and Tourism along He added: “The MOIC in Bah- discounts, making this a seam- with Maram Mukhtar Almah- rain has laid the ground for less shopping experience.” meed, Director of Information e-commerce transactions and The ceremony concluded with Systems Ministry of Industry and Mr Ali Abdul Hussain Makki launches the online portal and app in the presence of Mr Ashraf Ali, Mr Rupawala, MOIC expansion with robust legisla- a brief demo of the app and the Commerce and Tourism in the officials and dignitaries. tion and ease of doing business flagging off of the delivery fleet. presence of Lulu Group Executive Director Ashraf Ali MA and Direc- tor Juzer Rupawala. “The LuLu Online Shopping Experience carries the same brand promise of quality, affordability and customer service excellence as our iconic stores around the world – with the added value of convenience,” said Mr Ashraf Ali, who spearheaded the e-commerce presence of the retail giant. “We are proud that we have not compromised on the human The delivery fleets being flagged off at the launching event.

A seminar entitled “Peacekeeping Operations and Future Challenges” was held on October 2 at International Peace Institute (IPI) MENA on the joint initiative by the embassies of Indonesia, Korea, Turkey in the Kingdom to share experience and lessons learned through peacekeeping operations (PKOs). The seminar was attended by government officials, ambassadors, representatives of civil society, private sector and media. MIKTA is an acronym of its five member countries—Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey, and Australia. This diplomatic partnership was announced in 2017 with the objective of contributing to global governance. Following upon the previous seminar on sustainable development held in 2017, the second edition of MIKTA seminar invited panelists and the audience to highlight their countries’ contributions to United Nations PKOs and offer their views to further enhance future UN PKOs. The panelists included Lt Colonel Ratih Pusparini, Indonesia National Defence and Security Agency, Major General Imam Edy Mulyono, Former Force Commander of United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), Kemal Dermirciler, Turkish Ambassador to Bahrain, and Dr Dongsuk Kim, Assistant Professor of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy.

Hundreds relished the traditional Onam feast at Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) in Segaya on Friday. More than 500 volunteers served 33 vegetarian dishes on banana leaf at the event. Kerala’s celebrity chef Pazhayidom Mohanan Namboothiri was honoured at the event. BKS President P V Radhakrishna Pillai and General Secretary M P Raghu led the celebrations. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 03 Global partnership vital to implement SDGs: Premier Prime Minister stressed the need responsibility to preserve the The Prime Minister called on for sustainable development pro- planet in the face of all dangers, the industrialised and techno- Manama cesses in all societies to operate the Premier said. The desire of some logically advanced countries to according to mechanisms and HRH the Prime Minister called increase their positive contri- is Royal Highness Prime programmes that are efficient, on the International Commu- countries to achieve butions in this regard, stressing Minister Prince Khalifa flexible and able to anticipate nity to focus on providing the high development that more joint co-ordination, Hbin Salman Al Khalifa the challenges and requirements elements that guarantee securi- rates should not studies and serious international has stressed that achieving the of the future, and that these pro- ty, peace and stability, and this, be a direct or cooperation are required to pre- Sustainable Development Goals grammes should be directly he said, will only be achieved indirect cause of serve the environment’s purity (SDGs) 2030, approved by the linked to the needs and priorities through the implementation of the destruction and sustainability, as there is no United Nations, requires serious of the citizens, and contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable of nature and the future for humanity without a international partnership in sup- improving their lives in a sus- Development, adopted by the safe, healthy and balanced envi- porting communities to move on tainable way to ensure quality HRH the Premier United Nations. imbalance of the ronment, he said. the right path towards progress, life for them. HRH Premier pointed out that environment. HRH Premier indicated that especially as the world is current- HRH Premier highlighted the immediate and future needs. this year’s World Habitat Day’s HRH THE PREMIER over the past years, the King- ly experiencing numerous polit- important role played by the Under the leadership of His theme, “Frontier Technologies dom has paid attention to de- ical, security and environmental United Nations and its special- Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al as an innovative tool to transform and future of humanity. velopment issues through a set challenges that have negatively ised agencies in assisting coun- Khalifa, Bahrain has attached waste to wealth”, is of special “The desire of some countries of ambitious programmes and affected countries’ plans to im- tries and communities to achieve great attention to the issues of importance because it focuses to achieve high development strategies, and that it has suc- prove their economic conditions. SDGs by providing them with sustainable development and the on a crucial issue, noting that rates should not be a direct or ceeded in achieving the majority In a message to the world technical and research advice to preservation of the environment, addressing environmental chal- indirect cause of the destruction of the Sustainable Development marking the World Habitat Day, enable them to shorten their time out of its keenness to fulfil its lenges, including waste, should of nature and the imbalance of Goals 2030 in accordance with a which will be observed world- and embark on development on international obligations in this be a priority in the next phase the environment,” the Premier national vision in which all sec- wide on Monday, October 7, the a firm basis that would suit their field, and belief in the collective because it is linked to the present warned. tors have participated.

Govt Forum 2019 to be held today Bahrain-US efforts to protect Manama nder the patronage of UHis Royal Highness the Prime Minister, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khal- ifa, and following the initia- tive of His Royal Highness maritime navigation stressed Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Com - Joint plan to combat terrorism, protect global economy stressed mander, First Deputy Prime Minister, the 2019 Govern- to enhance the distinguished ing a coalition with its allies to ment Forum will take place The United States relations and co-operation be- protect Gulf shipping lanes by today. • tween the two countries in var- having “eyes on all shipping”, All government depart- is building a coalition ious fields, especially the parlia- a senior US State Department ments will participate at the with its allies to protect mentary one and regarding the official had said. Forum, which provides a Gulf shipping lanes. joint parliamentary friendship US President Donald Trump unique platform to discuss committees. is suggesting the US should pro- wide-ranging government HRH the Crown The speaker lauded the depth tect ships in the strategic Strait policies and initiatives, in • of the long-standing solid bi- of Hormuz in the wake of at - particular the Government Prince’s meetings with lateral ties, in light of the good tacks on oil tankers that Wash- Programme 2019-2022, US President and senior relations between His Majesty ington blamed on Iran. enhancing the quality and US administration’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa The official told reporters en delivery of government ser- officials were also and President Donald Trump. route to the United Arab Emir- vices, providing quality op- She also praised the great re- ates that a coalition of nations portunities for citizens, and focus of talks. sults of the recent visit of His would provide both material ways to transform current Royal Highness Prince Salman Ms Zainal receives Mr Siberell. and financial contributions to challenges into future op- Manama bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the the initiative, but did not name portunities. Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme constant keenness to co-operate the countries, according to Reu- The Government Fo - he efforts by the King- Commander and First Depu- with friendly US on combating ters. rum represents an oppor- dom and the US to safe- ty Prime Minister, citing HRH terrorism, ensuring the secu- “It’s about proactive deter- tunity to further enhance Tguard the shipping the Crown Prince’s meetings The Kingdom is keen on rity and freedom of maritime rence, because the Iranians government performance routes in the region were in fo- with US President and senior further boosting ties with navigation in the region, pro- just want to go out and do what and co-ordination, in or- cus as the Speaker of the Coun- US Administration’s officials to the US in many areas. tecting the global economy and they want to do and say hey der to achieve the King - cil of Representatives, Fawzia consolidate bilateral co-opera- reaffirming the International we didn’t do it. We know what dom’s strategic goals, and MS ZAINAL Zainal, held talks with the US tion in various fields and open Community’s joint stance vis-à- they’ve done,” he said, adding to ensure quality public Ambassador to Bahrain, Justin up wider horizons for develop- two countries on the sidelines vis all challenges posing a threat that the deterrents would in- service delivery across gov- Siberell, yesterday. ing investments, as well as the of the visit. to the world. clude cameras, binoculars and ernment departments and The two sides discussed ways agreements signed between the She underlined the Kingdom’s The United States is build - ships. agencies.

Dandiya Night

Indian Ladies Association hosted a ‘Dandiya Night’ at Wyndham Grand (Bahrain Bay). Over 1,000 people attended the event, which was inaugurated by Indian Embassy Second Secretary Renu Yadav in the presence of Shirley Yateem, Lynne Al Wazzan and ILA’s Executive Committee members. Most of the audiences were in ‘Dandiya attire’.There were also many competitions for the audience. Dandiya is the socio-religious folk dance originating from Indian state of Gujarat and popularly performed in the festival of Navaratri. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 04

HRH Premier to patronise ChemIndex 2019 tion on Chemistry in Industry and international companies. tributed to attaining numerous tract more than 500 partici - The event is expected (ChemIndex 2019), at the Gulf The mega international event national achievements in the oil pants from Bahrain, GCC and the • Hotel’s Gulf Convention Centre will be attended by a large num- and gas sector, citing the Refin- countries of the world, including to attract more than from October 29 to 31. ber of senior specialised officials, ery Project Development, the researchers, officials, CEOs, en- 500 participants from Themed “Breakthrough Solu- technicians, chemists and aca- launch of the Bahrain-Saudi AB-4 gineers, chemists, specialists, Bahrain, GCC and tions through Innovative Mate- demics who will discuss a num- oil pipeline, the Third Gas Plant businessmen and investors in the other countries. rials”, the key event will be or- ber of issues related to the chal- and the Bahrain’s liquefied nat- oil and gas sector. ganised by the American Society lenges facing the oil and chemical ural gas (LNG) terminal, among The accompanying of Chemistry (ASC), represented industry and energy products. others. 956-square-metre exhibition is Manama by ASC’s International Chemi- Oil Minister, Shaikh Moham- The minister said that the con- expected to attract more than cal Sciences Chapter, the Saudi med bin Khalifa Al Khalifa ex- ference will cover topics like in- 30 national and international oil, nder the patronage of His Arabian International Chemical tended sincere thanks and grati- HRH the Premier novative materials, solutions in gas and refining companies, in- Royal Highness Prime Sciences Chapter (SAICSC), in tude to HRH the Prime Minister refining and chemicals, digital cluding Saudi Aramco, German UMinister Prince Khalifa co-ordination with the National for patronising the global event The minister valued highly transformation, solutions in ex- Metals, SABIC, SASREF, Bahrain bin Salman Al Khalifa, the King- Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA), which has gained a prestigious the dedicated efforts exerted by ploration and production, circu- Oil Company (Bapco), GCI Group dom will host the 11th Interna- and sponsored by Saudi Aramco, reputation across the Middle Bahraini creative youth compe- lar economy and sustainability. Halliburton and other companies tional Conference and Exhibi- in addition to a number of local East region. tencies who, he said, have con- The event is expected to at- specialising in this vital sector.

‘Forum to shape future of welfare service delivery’ Net exports from Kingdom Manama he Director-General Tof the OFDPM, Shaikh Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, noted that the 2019 Government Forum, rises to BD187m in August is an essential platform that charts a streamlined path for all government entities Saudi Arabia emerged number one exporter of goods and services from the Kingdom to work collaboratively towards accelerating the (National Origin) and re-ex- 78pc of the total value. year. Kingdom’s comprehensive The value of the ports. The Kingdom of Saudi Ara- The top 10 countries account- development and meet cit- • The value of imports de - bia was ranked first for receiv- ed for 89pc of the re-exported izen’s aspirations, in line exports of national creased by 3 per cent as it ing exports of national origin value. The United Arab Emirates with HM the King’s vision. origin increased by 2pc reached BD391 million during 391 from Bahrain with BD36-mil- was ranked first with BD22m, The forum will be held as it reached BD187m. August of 2019 compared to million Bahraini dinars lion of exports, the United State the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today under the patron - BD404m for the same month of was the total value of of America was second with was second with BD13m, and age of His Royal Highness Four-wheel drive the previous year. goods imported by the BD20m and China came in third China as the third with BD5m. the Prime Minister, Prince • The top 10 countries account- Kingdom in August place with BD19m. Four-wheel drive cars Khalifa bin Salman Al cars emerged as ed for 63pc of the imports value, 2019. Agglomerated iron ores and emerged as the top product Khalifa, following the initi- the top product re- with China ranking first with concentrates emerged as the top re-exported from Bahrain with ative of His Royal Highness exported from Bahrain imports to Bahrain totalling products exported in August of BD10.9m, gold ingots came in Prince Salman bin Hamad with BD10.9m. BD45m; United Kingdom was 2019 with BD37m; unwrought second place with BD10.7m, and Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, second with BD29m whereas the third with a value of BD20m dur- aluminium not alloyed were sec- waste and scrap of platinum and Deputy Supreme Com - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked ing August 2019. ond with a value of BD29m while concentrates came as the third mander and First Deputy Manama third with BD28m. The value of the exports of unwrought aluminium alloys product with BD3m. Prime Minister. Non- agglomerated iron ores national origin increased by 2pc stood in third place with BD14m. The trade balance, difference The Director-General he Information and eGov- and concentrates emerged as as it reached BD187m during Au- With regards to the re-ex- between exports and imports, added that the forum re - ernment Authority (iGA) the top product imported into gust 2019 compared to BD184m ports, the total value of re-ex- recorded a deficit totalling inforces the government’s Tissued its foreign trade Bahrain with a total value of for the same month of the pre- ports increased by 67pc as it BD149m during August of 2019 commitment to implement- report for August 2019 which BD38m, while the turbo jets of a vious year. The top 10 countries reached BD55m during August compared to BD187m for the ing wide-ranging develop- encompasses data on the bal- thrust were second with a value in terms of the value of exports of 2019 compared to BD33m for same month of the previous ment projects through the ance of trade, imports, exports of BD29m and aluminium oxide of national origin accounted for the same month of the previous year, a decrease of 20pc. Government Programme 2019-2022, alongside the implementation of the Fis- cal Balance Programme, which aims at achieving a balance between govern- Deal to develop Kingdom’s First Educational Park signed ment expenditures and rev- TDT | Manama enues by 2022. creative Bahraini entrepreneurs Edamah, Amin Alarrayed. The Director-General in developing and unlocking “We have conducted an in- concluded by adding that ahrain Real Estate Invest- their potential by equipping depth field study which was cir- the forum serves as a plat- ment Company, the prop- them with the required tools culated to the private and public form that shapes the future Berty arm of the Kingdom’s and training to enable them to schools across Bahrain, taking of government service de- sovereign wealth fund, recently establish their own business into account the needs of the livery, and enhances gov- signed a lease and development firms in the future. institutions from the perspec- ernment efficiency and the agreement with Mayasem Hold- Spread across 16,293 square tive of the students and families quality of government ser- ing to develop and operate an meters, the Park is the first of its themselves. This has assisted in vice provided to citizens, in Educational Park in Isa Town’s kind in the Kingdom, boasting a identifying the unique elements line with sustainable devel- education district. state-of-the-art design and of- required for the development opment goals. Mayasem won the tender fering a unique learning experi- in order to fill the gaps in the which was conducted under ence to students. To avoid inter- existing market. This project the supervision of the Bahrain fering with the students’ school therefore combines a blend of Tender Board. The signing cer- or university curriculum, the commercial and educational FNC President emony took place at Edamah’s Park will serve students after units, which will add signifi- congratulated headquarters on Thursday and study hours and will promote cant value to the Kingdom of Manama was attended by Chief Execu- a family-oriented program by Bahrain and educational sector,” tive Officer (CEO) of Edamah, involving the students’ parents he added. Amin Alarrayed and CEO and in the learning process. Dr Shaikha May signs the deal with Mr Alarrayed. In addition to its specialised hura Council Chairman, Founder of Mayasem Holding, The Educational Park, which programmes, which holistically SAli Saleh Al Saleh, has Dr Shaikha May bint Sulaiman will be a gated facility designed and Robotics to name a few. Dr Shaikha May bint Sulaiman enhance the existing curricu- sent a cable of congratu - Al Otaibi. with all the necessary security “Our educational experi - Al Otaibi. lum, the Park boasts a unique lations to UAE Federal Na- Realising there was an ab - measures, will be fully equipped ence spans more than 30 years “We look forward to working blend of commercial units and tional Council (FNC) Pres- sence of a project of this nature with state-of-the art educa- of leading the Bahrain Bayan with Mayasem on this signifi- educational entities by featur- ident, Dr Amal Abdulla Al in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Ma- tion centres and halls which School towards achieving its cant project which will emerge ing common community spaces Qubaisi, on the success of yasem envisioned a pioneering will be leased to schools and vision and mission. We have as a leading educational land- for the entire family with com- the historic journey to the educational park to serve as a institutions enabling them to also succeeded in providing ful- mark and provide surround- plimentary retail and F and B International Space Station one-stop-shop facility that of- conduct lectures, workshops, ly equipped spaces and train- ing institutions and the public units. (ISS) by the first Emirati fers children, adults, entrepre- hands on training programs, ing for entrepreneurs through the opportunity to benefit from The Educational Park is ex- and Arab astronaut Hazza neurs with specialised educa- as well as theatre and art pro- Mayasem’s +973 Artisinat pro- state-of-the-art facilities. This pected to emerge as a landmark Al Mansouri. tional programmes and training duction classes. In addition to ject located in Juffair, which engagement comes as part of development and add signifi- Mr Al Saleh congratulat- in an eco-friendly and creative offering the core subjects, the identified the gap and demand our strategy to form additional cant value to Bahrain’s educa- ed the UAE on the historic learning environment. Park seeks to collaborate with for specialised qualified edu- partnerships with the private tional sector by creating a vi- achievement, describing it The Park aims to add value educational centres to offer spe- cational support units, training sector that add value to key eco- brant atmosphere conductive as a quantum leap and an to the Kingdom’s education in- cialised courses; in diverse areas centres, after school activities, nomic sectors of the economy to learning in an all-inclusive advanced step towards its dustry by elevating the quality of study ranging from special all under one roof,” said CEO and of which education is key,” said urban space for the community efforts to invest in the space of education and supporting needs education to liberal arts Founder of Mayasem Holding, the Chief Executive Officer of at large. sector. 05 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 world

Family bid final farewell to Chirac in N.Korean, US officials gather for talks home village Sainte-Fereole | France

late February between Trump ormer French President The two were and North Korean leader Kim FJacques Chirac’s family • Jong Un. bade him a final farewell to meet at a heavily North Korea claimed to Saturday at an intimate cer- guarded venue on an have entered a new phase in emony in the southwestern island off Stockholm its defence capability with village where he grew up. Wednesday’s test of a subma- “I can only say thank you Pyongyang tested rine-launched ballistic missile in the name of my father • -- the most provocative since and mother,” the states - what it called a Pyongyang began a dialogue man’s daughter Claude Chi- “super-large” rocket with Washington in 2018. rac said in a tearful address on Wednesday The Pentagon said Thurs - at Sainte-Fereole, a small day the missile seems to have village in the Chirac fiefdom been launched from a “sea- of the Correze region. AFP | Stockholm based platform” and not a “In childhood and ado- submarine. lescence, Jacques Chirac orth Korean and US of- Trump has said he sees no was made here,” said mayor ficials on Saturday gath- problem with a string of short- Henri Soulier. Nered for new nuclear range rocket tests conducted Born in Paris, Chirac, who talks in Stockholm after months previously by North Korea, died aged 86 on September of deadlock and Pyongyang’s while insisting his personal ties 26, moved as a young boy defiant test of a sea-launched with the North’s leader remain to Sainte-Fereole where ballistic missile this week. The talks are to take place at a conference centre on an island off Stockholm good. he was elected a municipal North Korea’s Kim Myong Gil councillor in 1965 before be- and Stephen Biegun, the special Sweden to hold talks,” Swed- believe this weapons system coming a Correze lawmaker envoy of US President Donald ish Foreign Minister Ann Lindh gives it added leverage. two years later. Trump, are part of the teams at tweeted. Pyongyang tested what it He continued to repre- the talks. “Dialogue needed to reach called a “super-large” rocket on sent the Correze depart- The two were to meet at a denuclearization and peaceful Wednesday just hours after it ment until becoming presi- heavily guarded venue on an solution.” said it was willing to resume dent in 1995, serving as head island off Stockholm, several Similar-level talks on North working-level talks with Wash- of state until 2007. hundred metres from the North Korea’s nuclear disarmament ington. Chirac’s widow Berna- Korean embassy, a correspond- were held in Stockholm in Kim Myong Gil said he was dette, 86, did not attend ent said. March 2018 and then in Janu- “optimistic” about the talks, the gathering of some 200 The first cars with tinted win- ary this year. speaking in Beijing on his way people in a picturesque dows started arriving just after North Korea frequently cou- to the Swedish capital. village square decked out 9:00 am (0700 GMT). ples diplomatic overtures with Washington has been eagerly in portraits of the former “I am encouraged that US and military moves as a way of main- awaiting a resumption of the president showing key mo- (North Korean) working lev- taining pressure on negotiating dialogue, which has virtually ments of his life in public el delegations are currently in partners, analysts say, and many stalled after a Hanoi meeting in Cars arrive at venue where US-North Korea talks are expected to take place service. Vatican to shine light on Amazon’s indigenous communities Vatican City Church Network (REPAM). ope Francis will gather The issue deeply upsets some Last year the world’s Catholic bishops at the traditionalists, who argue that first• Latin American PVatican Sunday to cham- making an exception for the Am- pion the isolated and pover - azon would open the door to the pope visited Puerto ty-struck indigenous communi- end of celibacy for priests, which Maldonado, a village ties of the Amazon, whose way is not a Church law and only in southeastern Peru of life is under threat. dates back to the 11th century. The eyes of the world have The German Catholic Church surrounded by the recently been on the world’s in particular, which has an in- Amazon jungle largest rainforest, which is vital fluential progressive wing, has for the planet but is suffering been hotly debating the subject. The run-up to the from its worst outbreak of fires The synod, which runs until three-week• synod, or in years, due in part to an accel- October 27, will also reflect on eration in deforestation. making official roles for women, assembly, saw some The working document for the who already play a central part 260 events held in “synod”, which mainly brings in the Amazonian Church. the Amazon region together bishops from nine “If women are excluded, half Pan-Amazonian countries, de- of the Church is excluded,” said nounces in scathing terms social Pope Francis met representatives of indigenous communities of the Amazon basin from Peru, Brazil and Bolivia during his Sister Laura, an Italian mis - injustices and crimes, including vist to Peru last year sionary who has worked in the murders, as well as suggesting a Pan-Amazon region for 10 years. Church action plan. Of the 184 prelates at the syn- The run-up to the three-week In his 2015 encyclical on ecol- Married men as priests? priests. od, 113 hail from the Amazonian synod, or assembly, saw some ogy and climate change “Laud- “We have a shortage of or - region, including 57 from Brazil. 260 events held in the Am - ato Si”, Francis denounced the Francis champions what he dained priests to celebrate mass. Others taking part include 17 azon region involving 80,000 destruction of the Amazonian terms “integral ecology” -- or Eighty percent of the commu- representatives of Amazonian people, in a bid to give the lo- rainforest in the name of “enor- the inextricable link between nities in Brazil have a very poor indigenous peoples and ethnic cal populations a voice in the mous international economic humans and nature. sacramental life,” said Brazil- groups, and 35 women -- who document. interests”. “To the aboriginal communi- ian Cardinal Claudio Hummes, will not have the right to vote on It comes just as Brazilian Last year the world’s first ties we owe their thousands of president of the Pan-Amazon the final document. President Jair Bolsonaro, a cli- Latin American pope visited years of care and cultivation of mate-change sceptic, told to the Puerto Maldonado, a village in the Amazon,” the working doc- United Nations that the world’s southeastern Peru surround- ument reads. media were lying about the Am- ed by the Amazon jungle, It also reflects the pope’s de- azon, and attacked indigenous to meet thousands of indige - sire to protect the world’s poor, leaders as tools of foreign gov- nous Peruvians, Brazilians and vulnerable and downtrodden, ernments. Bolivians. and his criticism of a socio-eco- “Listen to the cry of ‘Mother There he slammed in par - nomic model that discards them Earth’, assaulted and serious- ticular “illegal mining” of gold as “waste”. ly wounded by the economic and the “slave labour or sexual His hopes of bringing the Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes model of predatory and ecocidal abuse” it created. Catholic faith to far-flung pop- says there is a shortage of priests in development... which kills and That trip was the first step ulations will see the bishops the country. The Catholic synod will plunders, destroys and devas- towards this synod, which opens gathered in Rome debate a high- consider allowing married men to tates, expels and discards,” the Sunday with a mass in St. Peter’s ly controversial proposal -- al- become priests 80-page document says. Square. lowing married men to become SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 06

Trump told China he would keep quiet on Violence paralyses Hong Kong Hong Kong protests, report says ers, who took to the streets to The ban on face vent their anger, many wearing • masks in defiance of the ban. masks, which took effect There were no immediate re- yesterday, was ordered ports of arrests over the masks. under emergency laws Demonstrators set fires, hurled petrol bombs at police Protesters had set and burned the Chinese nation- • al flag, in a direct challenge to fires at stations, as well authorities in Beijing. as to an empty train Police said an officer in Yuen Long, a district in the outlying Trump, Xi Jinping (file) No immediate reports New Territories that saw fierce of• arrests over the masks clashes in July, had fired a shot The Independent in self-defence after a protester threw a petrol bomb at him, set- onald Trump report- Reuters | Hong Kong ting him on fire. Dedly told China’s presi- Media said a 14-year-old boy dent he would remain quiet ong Kong’s metro sys- was shot and the city’s Hospital on protests in Hong Kong as tem stayed shut yester- Authority said his condition was trade talks between Wash- Hday, paralysing trans- now stable. Hospital authori- ington and Beijing pro - port in the Asian financial hub ties said 31 people were hurt in gressed. after a night of chaos in which Anti-government protesters wearing masks attend a protest in central Hong Kong, China Friday’s protests, two of them The US president pledged police shot a teenage boy and seriously. not speak out over the pro-democracy protesters one protester, Sue, 22, who wore sition to provide safe and relia- But the move enraged protest- months-long unrest in the torched businesses and metro a black mask and dark glasses. ble service to passengers in the Chinese territory during a stations. China’s Hong Kong and Ma- circumstances, the corporation phone call with Xi Jinping Friday’s protests across the cao Affairs Office said on Friday had no choice but to make the in which he also discussed Chinese-ruled city erupted the protests were evolving into decision to suspend the service his political rivals Joe Bid- hours after its embattled lead- a revolution backed by foreign of its entire network,” it said in en and Elizabeth Warren, er, Carrie Lam, invoked colo- forces and could not continue a statement. according to US broadcast- nial-era emergency powers indefinitely. Protesters had set fires at er CNN. for the first time in more than MTR Corp said its network, stations, as well as to an empty The report comes af - 50 years to ban the face masks which carries about 5 million train, and injured two staff, add- ter Mr Trump openly demonstrators use to hide their passengers each day, would re- ed MTR, which is known for op- urged China to investigate identities. The night’s “extreme main suspended, while shop- erating one of the world’s most Mr Biden, a Democratic violence” justified the use of the ping malls and supermarkets efficient rail networks. 2020 election frontrunner, emergency law, Beijing-backed also closed, in a new blow for ll stations closed late on Fri- and his son Hunter. Lam said in a television address retailers and restaurants in a city day, stranding passengers and “China should start an in- on Saturday. on the edge of recession. forcing many to walk home, a vestigation into the Bidens,” “The radical behaviour of ri- situation set to worsen during said Mr Trump, unprompt- oters took Hong Kong through a Transport shutdown a holiday weekend in the city. ed, as he spoke to reporters very dark night, leaving society “As we are no longer in a po- The airport express, one of the outside the White House. The new law makes it illegal to wear a mask at a sanctioned or unsanctioned today half-paralyzed,” she said most popular routes to the air- The demand came rally, with up to a year in prison for transgressors in pre-recorded remarks. port, re-opened with restricted just days after con - “The extreme violence clear- service on Saturday, MTR said. gress launched an im - ly illustrated that Hong Kong’s More than a dozen shop - peachment inquiry over al- public safety is widely endan- ping malls, supermarkets, and legations the president had gered. That’s the concrete branches of Bank of China pressured Ukraine to probe reason that we had to invoke KNOW WHAT (Hong Kong), Bank of East Asia, unsubstantiated corruption emergency law yesterday to in- and Industrial and Commercial claims about the Democrat. troduce the anti-mask law.” Bank of China, which have been Mr Trump insisted he But undeterred by the ban targeted by protesters, said they had not previously asked and transport shutdown, several The unrest has plunged would not open on Saturday. China to investigate Barack hundred protesters, many wear- Hong Kong into its big- The 7-Eleven chain of conven- Obama’s vice-president, al- ing masks, took to the streets gest political crisis since ience stores said outlets would though he said it was “cer- on Saturday, marching through its handover from Brit- close at 5 p.m. tainly something we could the bustling central district of ain to China in 1997 un- The ban on face masks, which start thinking about”. Causeway Bay, with more pro- took effect on Saturday, was or- But CNN, citing two un- tests planned through the week- der a “one country, two dered under emergency laws named sources, reported end. “We’re not sure what is systems” formula that allowing authorities to “make that Mr Trump previously going to happen later, but we felt granted it autonomy and any regulations whatsoever” in brought up Mr Biden during we had to get out and show our broad freedoms what they deem to be the public an 18 June phone call with basic right to wear a mask,” said interest. Riot police march past bars in Wan Chai district Mr Xi.

Trump orders ‘substantial’ cut Spanish police arrest drug traffickers in National Security Council Reuters conveyed to officials in the who saved their lives in high speed chase agency by current White The Telegraph S President Donald Trump House Chief of Staff Mick Uhas asked for a substantial Mulvaney and National Se- High speed chases cut in the National Security curity Adviser Robert O’Brien panish police arrested four are not unusual off Council staff, Bloomberg re- earlier this week, according to Sdrug traffickers who stopped the coast of Malaga ported late on Friday, citing Bloomberg. to save their lives after the of- and the Costa del five people familiar with the The reductions at the agen- ficers were thrown overboard Sol, a known drug plans. cy, in which currently 310 peo- during a high speed boat chase smuggling route from The step was described by ple work, will be carried out off the coast of Malaga on Fri- some sources cited in the re- through attrition, Bloomberg day. Africa to Europe port as part of an effort from reported. The report did not The three police officers fell the White House to make its mention the exact number by into the sea following a collision foreign policy arm leaner. which Trump is looking to cut with the trafficking boat during er of cannabis resin or hashish, The request to do so was the agency’s staff. the chase, a Guardia Civil state- according to the United Nations. ment said. A dramatic chase at the end A police helicopter hovering of last year saw police ram a overhead appealed to the speed- This Spanish police picture shows a speedboat surrounded by bundles of drugs suspected drug boat in the open Seven Philippine ex-rebels killed by gunmen boat via megaphone to stop and water, before officers from the packages, after a police high-speed chase with smugglers off Malaga Manila help the officers after their boat chasing helicopter managed to merly the country’s largest “span out of control”, and the trafficking,” a police statement it to turn sharply, throwing the intercept the fleeing suspects guerrilla group but which be- traffickers did so, pulling the said, indicating that more than three officers overboard. on land. even former rebels have gan decommissioning weap- agents to safety unharmed. 80 bundles of hash had been The video taken from the po- The Spanish government has Sbeen killed in the southern ons last month under the terms However, when police found recovered from the sea. lice helicopter then shows the even moved to ban the high- Philippines, military and po- of a 2014 peace treaty. three tonnes of hashish in the In a video posted by the officers bobbing around in the speed semi-inflatable boats, lice authorities said yesterday, A pro-IS armed group called waters nearby, the rescue did Guardia Civil, the boats can be water below, before a wide shot known as RIBs, that are com- in an attack claimed by the Dawlah Islamiyah attacked an not appear to work in the traf- seen zooming across the open shows the drug bundles floating monly used by traffickers to Islamic State group. MILF camp near the town of fickers’ favour. The four on ocean before the semi-inflatable nearby. bring both drugs and more re- They said the dead were all Shariff Saydona on Friday, board were arrested regardless. trafficking boat turns into the Morocco, just across the wa- cently migrants from North Af- members of the Moro Islamic sparking fighting lasting sev- “They were arrested for drug path of the police vessel, forcing ter, is the world’s largest export- rica to Spain. Liberation Front (MILF), for- eral hours. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 07 At Fukushima plant, a million-tonne headache

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear plant operator TEPCO in charge versions of the filtration pro- partment at the regional gov- Power Plant | Japan of dismantling the site. cess did not fully remove some ernment’s Fisheries and Marine TEPCO has been struggling dangerous radioactive elements, Science Research Centre, points n the grounds of the ravaged with the problem for years, tak- including strontium 90. out that local fishermen are still Fukushima Daiichi nuclear ing various measures to limit the The current process is more struggling eight years after the Iplant sits a million-tonne amount of groundwater entering effective, removing or reducing disaster. headache for the plant’s oper- the site. around 60 radionuclides to lev- “Discharging into the ocean? ators and Japan’s government: There is also an extensive els accepted by the International I’m absolutely against it,” he tank after tank of water con - pumping and filtration system, Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said. taminated with radioactive el- that each day brings up tonnes for water being discharged. At the national government ements. of newly contaminated water But there is one that remains, level, the view is more sanguine. What to do with the enormous and filters out as many of the which cannot be removed “We want to study how to amount of water, which grows radioactive elements as possible. with the current technology: minimise the damage (from a by around 150 tonnes a day, is tritium. potential discharge) to the re- a thorny question, with contro- Highly radioactive Tritium is naturally present in gion’s reputation and Fukushi- versy surrounding a long-stand- The hangar where the decon- the environment, and has also ma products,” an Industry Min- ing proposal to discharge it into tamination system runs is desig- been discharged in its artificial istry official said. the sea, after extensive decon- Staff measure radiation levels around the storage tanks of radiation- nated “Zone Y” -- a danger zone form into the environment by The government is sensi - tamination. contaminated water at the tsunami-crippled Tokyo Electric Power Company requiring special protections. the nuclear industry around the tive to fears that people inside The water comes from several (TEPCO) Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Japan All those entering must wear world. Japan and further afield will different sources: some is used elaborate protection: a full body There is little evidence that it view any discharge as send - for cooling at the plant, which suit, three layers of socks, three causes harm to humans except ing radioactive waste into the suffered a meltdown after it was layers of gloves, a double cap in very high concentrations and sea. hit by a tsunami triggered by a topped by a helmet, a vest with the IAEA argues that properly fil- No decisions are likely in the massive earthquake in March a pocket carrying a dosimeter, tered Fukushima water could be near-term, with the country 2011. a full-face respirator mask and diluted with seawater and then sensitive to the international Groundwater that seeps into special shoes. safely released into the ocean spotlight that will fall on Japan the plant daily, along with rain- Most of the outfit has to without causing environmental as it hosts the Olympic Games water, add to the problem. burned after use. problems. next year. A thousand, towering tanks “The machinery filters con- Environmentalists are also have now replaced many of the tain radionuclides, so you have ‘Absolutely against it’ resolutely opposed to any dis- cherry trees that once dotted the to be very protected here, just But those assurances are of charge into the sea, and Green- plant’s ground. like with the buildings where little comfort to many in the re- peace argues that TEPCO cannot Each can hold 1,200 tonnes, the reactors are,” explained TEP- gion, particularly Fukushima’s trusted to properly decontami- and most of them are already CO risk communicator Katsu- fishing industry which, like lo- nate the water. full. toshi Oyama. cal farmers, has suffered from The solution, said Greenpeace “We will build more on the TEPCO has been filtering the outside perception that food senior nuclear specialist Shaun site until the end of 2020, and newly contaminated water for from the region is unsafe. Burnie, “ultimately can only be we think all the tanks will be years, but much of it needs to Kyoichi Kamiyama, director long-term storage and process- full by around the summer of Tritium remains in filtered contaminated water at Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear go through the process again be- of the radioactivity research de- ing.” 2022,” said Junichi Mat- plant in Okuma, Japan cause early sumoto, an official with the unit of

Tanks of water contaminated with radioactive elements are a million-tonne headache for the operators of the ravaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and for Japan’s government Paralysed man walks again with brain-controlled exoskeleton

In this trial, two recording The exoskeleton is devices were implanted, one ei- • ther side of the patient’s head purely an experimental between the brain and the skin, prototype spanning the sensorimotor cortex region of the brain that Reuters | London controls sensation and motor function. Each recorder contained 64 man paralysed from the electrodes which collected brain Ashoulders down has been signals and transmitted them to able to walk using a pioneering a decoding algorithm. The sys- four-limb robotic system, or ex- tem translated the brain signals oskeleton, that is commanded into the movements the patient and controlled by signals from thought about, and sent his com- his brain. mands to the exoskeleton. With a ceiling-mounted har- Over 24 months, the patient ness for balance, the 28-year-old carried out various mental tetraplegic patient used a system tasks to train the algorithm to of sensors implanted near his understand his thoughts and brain to send messages to move to progressively increase the all four of his paralyzed limbs number of movements he could after a two-year-long trial of the make. whole-body exoskeleton. Commenting on the results, The results, published in The A patient with tetraplegia walks using an exoskeleton in Grenoble, France in this still image taken from a video handout Tom Shakespeare, a professor Lancet Neurology journal on at the London School of Hygiene Thursday, bring doctors a step application”, they added. He said previous brain-com- and Tropical Medicine, said it closer to one day being able to “(This) is the first semi-inva- puter technologies have used was “a welcome and exciting help paralysed patients drive sive wireless brain-computer invasive sensors implanted in advance” but added: “Proof of computers using brain signals (This) is the first semi-invasive wireless brain- system designed... to activate the brain, where they can be concept is a long way from usa- alone, according to researchers computer system designed... to activate all all four limbs,” said Alim-Louis more dangerous and often stop ble clinical possibility.” who led the work. four limbs Benabid, a neurosurgeon and working. Previous versions have “A danger of hype always ex- But for now the exoskeleton professor at the University of also been connected to wires, he ists in this field. Even if ever is purely an experimental pro- ALIM-LOUIS BENABID Grenoble, France, who co-led said, or have been limited to cre- workable, cost constraints mean A NEUROSURGEON AND PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GRENOBLE, FRANCE, WHO totype and is “far from clinical CO-LED THE TRIAL the trial. ating movement in just one limb. that high-tech options are nev IT’S AMAZING THAT THE AMOUNT QUOTE OF NEWS THAT HAPPENS IN THE OF THE WORLD EVERY DAY ALWAYS JUST DAY EXACTLY FITS THE NEWSPAPER. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 JERRY SEINFELD

RAGHIDA DERGHAM US and China continues unabated and, even as Mr Trump has proved US and eads of governments effective in getting the Asian su- around the world will be perpower to the table, the question Hwatching closely as Don- is whether Xi Jinping’s adminis- ald Trump prepares for what could tration can apply pressure on the Iranian regime be the toughest domestic chal - American trade negotiation team lenge of his presidency. Such is while its president is distracted the influence of his office, there by the impeachment proceedings. is a strong possibility that the im- Ironically, though, the timing of are both in peachment investigation under the inquiry could prove fortuitous way against the US leader will be in bringing peace to the Middle forcing friends and foes abroad to East. recalibrate their approaches on How to solve a problem like Iran positions of dealing with his administration. has been, perhaps, the foremost The US House of Representa- question on the minds of foreign tives has launched a probe against policy experts over the past four Mr Trump after evidence mount- decades – but especially since Mr weakness ed in recent days that he illicitly Trump cancelled the nuclear deal used his office to enlist the help his predecessor Barack Obama had of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr signed with Tehran in 2015. Un- Faced with domestic challenges Zelensky in order to damage Joe der Mr Trump’s leadership, the US Biden, a Democratic Party presi- has taken a more hardline stance at home, both parties may be dential aspirant, in exchange for against Iran, stating that the nu- military aid. As a result, questions clear deal was not comprehensive forced to accept a series of small abound with regard to the fate of enough and that it did little to curb Mr Trump’s presidency, including Tehran’s ambitions to grow its in- but meaningful deals whether he will get reelected in fluence in the region with the help 2020 even if he manages to evade of its proxies. Sanctions applied impeachment. by the Trump administration have There is every chance, of course, also crippled Iran’s economy. But that Mr Trump will overcome this rather than returning to the nego- tide – as he has other tides dur- tiating table, Iran has gone on the ing the past nearly three years in offensive in the Strait of Hormuz opportunity to continue down the in principle, it is likely to be based power. And while there may be by seizing tankers while Irani - path of dialogue and diplomacy. on mutual concessions by the US concerns over how he conducts an-backed Houthi forces in Yemen President Emmanuel Macron of and Iran. The latter would agree foreign policy during the next few claimed launching drone attacks on France, backed by Russia’s Presi- to negotiating a new deal in return weeks and months, it is likely that oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. dent Vladimir Putin, is said to be for the US agreeing to a financial adversaries and enemies of the Given the position world leaders pushing for a new agreement to be mechanism that would allow Iran United States will have sensed find Mr Trump in at the moment, drafted between Iran on one side to sell its oil and legally circumvent a golden opportunity to extract however, some of those vested and the five permanent members some US sanctions, which would concessions from a president cur- in the idea of a rapprochement of the UN Security Council, plus not be lifted entirely. Iran would rently under severe duress. For in- between the two countries have Germany, on the other. Details of also be urged to take another look stance, the trade war between the stepped into the breach, seeing an the deal remain under wraps but at its controversial ballistic mis-

Drones are now among the greatest threats

JAMES ROGERS ponentially increase. Now known as “the drone president”, Mr Oba- n the post-9/11 era, the rise ma deployed the lethal capacity of armed military drones of- of the drone more than 500 times Ifered former president Ba- between 2009 and 2017, a tenfold rack Obama the opportunity to increase in drone use from his fulfil a promise he had made to predecessor. These strikes were the American people, one which controversial, with human rights helped him get elected. By the groups concerned about the ease time Mr Obama came to power at which the US was using force in January 2009, the US had lost and the stark number of report- at least 625 soldiers in Afghani- ed civilian casualties. Neverthe- The risk has stan and 4,221 personnel in Iraq. less, the use of drones continued The electorate was tired of the and even increased. In so doing, come full mounting body count and the lack Mr Obama set an example to the of certainty of a victory. As such, world: that force could be de - circle, with a Mr Obama’s promise was simple. ployed with so-called “pinpoint He pledged to remove America’s precision” on one’s enemies, yet proliferation best and brightest from harm’s there need not be substantial risk way in the “bad war” in Iraq and to the perpetrator. of the devices to prove that the US could win the The demand for drones from “good fight” in Afghanistan. It was both allied and antagonistic na- in the hands there, during this sombre period tions soon began to grow off the in American history, that drones back of this promise of cost-free of non-state were harnessed, allowing the US precision wars. While the US – the military and the CIA to combat world’s most overt and obvious actors national security threats around actor to use drones – was selective evolve. Once the signature weapon The recent attacks on Saudi larger range, such as the Saamad the world while reducing the cost about where it supplied its latest in the American arsenal, the drone Arabia’s oil facilities provided a 3 (named the UAV X by a United to life. armed drone technologies, new- had become the power piece of a clear illustration of this, if illus- Nations investigation) have since Drones, of course, were nothing er drone nations capitalised on number of nations. Supplied by a tration were needed. Iran, it is been supplied to the Houthis. new in 2009. Since the first days the growing drone market. China handful of state manufacturers, alleged, has long been supplying These are similar in look and of George W Bush’s “war on ter- created its own lucrative industry, many of these drones looked the Yemen’s Houthi rebels with drone capabilities to longer-range Irani- ror” in 2001, they had been used supplying armed drones to states same or had similar capabilities, technologies. Armed drones, like an drones and are said to be able to hunt and kill Taliban militants ranging from Iraq and Pakistan to including range, yield and lethal the Iranian Ababil-II, were report- to strike from a distance of about and Al Qaeda terrorists. In total, Nigeria and, most recently, Serbia. capacity. These systems even be- edly supplied to the Houthis and 1,500 kilometres. These drones Mr Bush utilised this killer tech- Other states such as Turkey, Israel gan to be supplied to non-state renamed the Qasef I. These were were reportedly used to interfere nology in more than 50 strikes, and Iran also joined the exclusive actors. It was here, in this altered used in the assassination of six with, and attack, airports as far allowing the US military and the club of drone manufacturers and drone environment, that a certain high-ranking Yemeni military of- away as Saudi Arabia last year. CIA to reach further and strike exporters. drone deniability began to form, ficials during a parade at Al Anad Importantly, these incidents high- deeper into enemy-held territory. By 2017, about 24 different na- meaning that drones could be military base in the south-west lighted that the Houthis had the Yet, as it turned out, the peak of tion states were said to have ob- used to deploy force by one actor of Yemen in January. They have ability and ambition to deploy American drone use was still to tained armed drone capabilities over great distances, but refuted, also been used to attack Saudi oil weapons with pinpoint precision come. It would be under Mr Oba- and it was within this context rebutted or passed off as another pipelines. Much more technolog- over incredibly long distances. ma that the strike rate would ex- that the use of the drone began to actor when necessary. ically advanced systems with a It was for this reason that when

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RAGHIDA DERGHAM US and China continues unabated There were setbacks Arabian peninsula. and, even as Mr Trump has proved What we may be witnessing, Preparing for a eads of governments effective in getting the Asian su- in this regard in recent as a result of the initiatives taken US and around the world will be perpower to the table, the question times, either due to what by Mr Macron and Mr Putin, is a ‘knowledgeable’ Hwatching closely as Don- is whether Xi Jinping’s adminis- was perceived as US period of relative calm in the re- TOP ald Trump prepares for what could tration can apply pressure on the intransigence or Iranian gion – at least for the time being future Iranian regime be the toughest domestic chal - American trade negotiation team recklessness in the Middle – with sources close to the Iranian lenge of his presidency. Such is while its president is distracted East. leadership suggesting that the Is- TWEETS4 the influence of his office, there by the impeachment proceedings. lamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a strong possibility that the im- Ironically, though, the timing of would relent until late November are both in peachment investigation under the inquiry could prove fortuitous before resuming its attempts to way against the US leader will be in bringing peace to the Middle escalate tensions in the neighbour- 01 forcing friends and foes abroad to East. hood. The domestic scene in Iran recalibrate their approaches on How to solve a problem like Iran is reaching a boiling point and the positions of dealing with his administration. has been, perhaps, the foremost regime fears that this could turn The US House of Representa- question on the minds of foreign into an uprising unless it rescues its tives has launched a probe against policy experts over the past four economy. The IRGC’s assessment is CAPT. MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD Mr Trump after evidence mount- decades – but especially since Mr that the regime has two months for weakness ed in recent days that he illicitly Trump cancelled the nuclear deal the US imposed more sanctions sanctions to be lifted, at least par- omebody please wake he talk of cryptocurrency, AI, used his office to enlist the help his predecessor Barack Obama had – including on the Central Bank tially, before the economy collapses Sup Mitt Romney and blockchain and robotics may all of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr signed with Tehran in 2015. Un- of Iran. However, Mr Putin has – which might force Tehran into a tell him that my conver- Tseem like science fiction to us Faced with domestic challenges Zelensky in order to damage Joe der Mr Trump’s leadership, the US reportedly asked Mr Macron to military confrontation abroad in sation with the Ukrainian but in reality, they are business ideas Biden, a Democratic Party presi- has taken a more hardline stance step up his efforts, while the Rus- order to garner public support. President was a congen- that are actually shaping the future of at home, both parties may be dential aspirant, in exchange for against Iran, stating that the nu- sian leader urged Iran’s President The relative calm among Iran’s ial and very appropriate Bahrain right now. military aid. As a result, questions clear deal was not comprehensive Hassan Rouhani to avoid further leaders suggests that a break - one, and my statement In the race to become the fintech forced to accept a series of small abound with regard to the fate of enough and that it did little to curb escalations in the neighbourhood. through, being brokered by the on China pertained to hub of the region, Bahrain is ticking Mr Trump’s presidency, including Tehran’s ambitions to grow its in- According to sources, Mr Putin European powers, could be made corruption, not politics. all the right boxes – the presence of but meaningful deals whether he will get reelected in fluence in the region with the help gave Mr Rouhani a guarantee to with regard to facilitating Iranian If Mitt worked this hard IT giant Amazon Web Servies and the 2020 even if he manages to evade of its proxies. Sanctions applied increase bilateral trade as well as oil exports as part of a deal with on Obama, he could have fintech hub in Bahrain Bay has given impeachment. by the Trump administration have Iran’s possible inclusion into the the Trump administration. And won. Sadly, he choked! the Kingdom the advantage of low There is every chance, of course, also crippled Iran’s economy. But Eurasian Economic Union in re- while there is little chance that @realDonaldTrump costs and the availability of an eager that Mr Trump will overcome this rather than returning to the nego- turn for peace. Meanwhile, there the US will lift all its sanctions on pool of tech-savvy potential employ- tide – as he has other tides dur- tiating table, Iran has gone on the have also been suggestions that Iran, the possibility of smaller deals ees and entrepreneurs as well. ing the past nearly three years in offensive in the Strait of Hormuz opportunity to continue down the in principle, it is likely to be based sile programme while curbing its the US would gauge the situation being made shows that the power Add to these advantages the robust power. And while there may be by seizing tankers while Irani - path of dialogue and diplomacy. on mutual concessions by the US incursions in the region. in Yemen, where there is a bloody of diplomacy is very much alive 02 and sharp legal framework that the concerns over how he conducts an-backed Houthi forces in Yemen President Emmanuel Macron of and Iran. The latter would agree There were setbacks in this re- war under way, as a litmus test even when one or both parties con- CBB provides in supervising crypto- foreign policy during the next few claimed launching drone attacks on France, backed by Russia’s Presi- to negotiating a new deal in return gard in recent times, either due to with which to judge Iranian behav- cerned are in a position of weak- currency management and growth weeks and months, it is likely that oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. dent Vladimir Putin, is said to be for the US agreeing to a financial what was perceived as US intran- iour in the region – in return for ness. Remember, just as Mr Trump and one has an overall environment adversaries and enemies of the Given the position world leaders pushing for a new agreement to be mechanism that would allow Iran sigence or Iranian recklessness in facilitating Mr Macron’s initiative. has his challenges at home, so does for future growth. United States will have sensed find Mr Trump in at the moment, drafted between Iran on one side to sell its oil and legally circumvent the Middle East. Attack on Saudi According to sources, Iraq’s Prime the regime in Tehran – given the Already in July this year, Bahrain a golden opportunity to extract however, some of those vested and the five permanent members some US sanctions, which would oil installations, allegedly with the Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi trav- state of the economy. Whether this became the first MENA country to concessions from a president cur- in the idea of a rapprochement of the UN Security Council, plus not be lifted entirely. Iran would use of Iran-made drones, forced elled to Saudi Arabia last month will indeed translate to peace and olkata Metro Creates introduce the first fully-regulated, rently under severe duress. For in- between the two countries have Germany, on the other. Details of also be urged to take another look European powers to distance to explore the prospect of a Sau- stability in the Middle East, we will KHistory: Metro rail- onshore cryptocurrency exchange and stance, the trade war between the stepped into the breach, seeing an the deal remain under wraps but at its controversial ballistic mis- themselves from Tehran while di-Iranian rapprochement in the have to wait and see. way records highest ever close a $2.5 million round. passenger count of 9.28 It is estimated that a fintech start- lakh commuters on Ma- up in Bahrain would hapanchami in Kolkata. cost investors about The quality of services has $200,000 to establish enabled the passengers to Our education as opposed to over three opt for metro for visiting system needs to be times that amount in different pandals during retooled to enable London. For a start-up Durga Puja in the city. Bahrainis to think this is a big saving, espe- Drones are now among the greatest threats @PiyushGoyal out of the box and cially in a global econo- my where fintech com- unconventionally. panies will be connected Such training to counterparts around JAMES ROGERS ponentially increase. Now known The demand for drones This deniability, mixed with ev- ing hi-tech weapons know-how 03 is best begun the world. as “the drone president”, Mr Oba- er-greater drone range and drone with them. It is no surprise, there- early and The biggest currency n the post-9/11 era, the rise ma deployed the lethal capacity from both allied and proliferation, is a worrying trend. fore, that the Nigerian military has that Bahrain deals in is of armed military drones of- of the drone more than 500 times antagonistic nations soon Put simply, the Aramco attack claimed that Boko Haram – which planned so that that of trust - Bahrain Ifered former president Ba- between 2009 and 2017, a tenfold began to grow off the back will not be the last of its kind. is fighting on the southern bor- it is implemented offers credibility to the rack Obama the opportunity to increase in drone use from his of this promise of cost-free Numerous non-state actors have der of Niger – now has tactically every step of the entrepreneur working fulfil a promise he had made to predecessor. These strikes were precision wars. now acquired and use drone tech- sophisticated drone capabilities. w a y. in the field and helps the American people, one which controversial, with human rights nologies to aid them in deadly As the New York Times reported to build vital business helped him get elected. By the groups concerned about the ease attacks. In time, more sophisti- last month, Boko Haram fighters ad an excellent bridges between coun- time Mr Obama came to power at which the US was using force cated military-grade systems, as “now have more sophisticated Hmeeting with PM tries. in January 2009, the US had lost and the stark number of report- in the case of the Houthis, will fall drones than the military and are Sheikh Hasina. We re- Now we need to tap at least 625 soldiers in Afghani- ed civilian casualties. Neverthe- into the hands of even more non- well-armed after successful raids viewed the full range of our imaginative youth The risk has stan and 4,221 personnel in Iraq. less, the use of drones continued state groups with malevolent in- on military brigades”. bilateral ties between In- with the right study The electorate was tired of the and even increased. In so doing, tent. The availability of high-tech There is a separate yet related dia and Bangladesh. programmes to prepare come full mounting body count and the lack Mr Obama set an example to the commercial systems will aid this point to make here. While attacks @narendramodi them for a future in this of certainty of a victory. As such, world: that force could be de - proliferation. Insurgent groups such as those supposedly com- burgeoning field. While circle, with a Mr Obama’s promise was simple. ployed with so-called “pinpoint such as the Houthis and terrorist mitted by the Houthis will be at- we have the schools and university to He pledged to remove America’s precision” on one’s enemies, yet groups such as ISIS have already tributed (wrongly or rightly) to back us up, the Ministry of Education proliferation best and brightest from harm’s there need not be substantial risk reports came in of 18 drones and shown how readily available ther- a nation state due to their range 04 would do well to invest in a completely way in the “bad war” in Iraq and to the perpetrator. seven missiles striking the Aramco mal imaging cameras, long-range and precision, terrorist groups different approach which will take of the devices to prove that the US could win the The demand for drones from sites in Abqaiq and Khurais, the transmitters and more powerful using drones that are similar in the knowledge to the new generation “good fight” in Afghanistan. It was both allied and antagonistic na- confusion in attribution began. motors make attacks more deadly. design and capability will be able through methods that they are famil- in the hands there, during this sombre period tions soon began to grow off the The Houthis immediately claimed ISIS was able to obtain these ad- to benefit from their own form of iar with instead of just the classrooms. in American history, that drones back of this promise of cost-free the attacks as a victory and with vanced drone “add-ons” from Eu- distance, deniability and confu- Catch them young – after all, even of non-state were harnessed, allowing the US precision wars. While the US – the known capabilities and previous ropean commercial suppliers and sion, making it hard to attribute the average six year old already seems military and the CIA to combat world’s most overt and obvious attacks to support their assertion, smuggle them through Turkey. killings and atrocities to a single to have been born equipped with more actors national security threats around actor to use drones – was selective evolve. Once the signature weapon The recent attacks on Saudi larger range, such as the Saamad the culprits seemed indisputable. This allowed them to construct entity and bring those responsible reat reporting: tech knowledge than you and I in our the world while reducing the cost about where it supplied its latest in the American arsenal, the drone Arabia’s oil facilities provided a 3 (named the UAV X by a United Yet, as the specifics of the attacks hundreds of drones and use them to justice. G“Nearly two dozen fifties! to life. armed drone technologies, new- had become the power piece of a clear illustration of this, if illus- Nations investigation) have since became apparent – from the anal- in the fight against the US-led In an ironic twist of fate, there- officials told TIME that in Our education system needs to be Drones, of course, were nothing er drone nations capitalised on number of nations. Supplied by a tration were needed. Iran, it is been supplied to the Houthis. ysis of flight paths and debris – coalition. As general Raymond fore, armed drones have now recent days Pompeo has retooled to enable Bahrainis to think new in 2009. Since the first days the growing drone market. China handful of state manufacturers, alleged, has long been supplying These are similar in look and Iran, or perhaps Iranian agents Thomas, head of US Special Op- come full circle, posing a threat become increasingly loud out of the box and unconventionally. of George W Bush’s “war on ter- created its own lucrative industry, many of these drones looked the Yemen’s Houthi rebels with drone capabilities to longer-range Irani- in Iraq, seemed to be responsible. eration Command, stated in 2017 to the security of the nation state. and bullying, and appears Such training is best begun early and ror” in 2001, they had been used supplying armed drones to states same or had similar capabilities, technologies. Armed drones, like an drones and are said to be able The delay and confusion in at- when describing the battle for This might seem fantastical but frequently distracted and planned so that it is implemented to hunt and kill Taliban militants ranging from Iraq and Pakistan to including range, yield and lethal the Iranian Ababil-II, were report- to strike from a distance of about tribution has led to an under - Mosul, “there was a day when with the latest statistics by the impatient during State every step of the way. Let us trans- and Al Qaeda terrorists. In total, Nigeria and, most recently, Serbia. capacity. These systems even be- edly supplied to the Houthis and 1,500 kilometres. These drones standable delay in response by the Iraqi effort nearly came to a Centre for the Study of the Drone Department policy meet- form our first-mover advantage in Mr Bush utilised this killer tech- Other states such as Turkey, Israel gan to be supplied to non-state renamed the Qasef I. These were were reportedly used to interfere both Saudi Arabia and its Amer- screeching halt, where literal- highlighting that there are now at ings.” the knowledge sector into a winning nology in more than 50 strikes, and Iran also joined the exclusive actors. It was here, in this altered used in the assassination of six with, and attack, airports as far ican allies. A wider air of uncer- ly over 24 hours there were 70 least 95 countries with military @Philip_Elliott formula for our Kingdom in the run- allowing the US military and the club of drone manufacturers and drone environment, that a certain high-ranking Yemeni military of- away as Saudi Arabia last year. tainty has also been generated, drones in the air”. The threat does drone programmes and 21,000 up to our next assessment milestone CIA to reach further and strike exporters. drone deniability began to form, ficials during a parade at Al Anad Importantly, these incidents high- with a level of plausible deniabil- not stop there, however. military drones in operation in 2030. deeper into enemy-held territory. By 2017, about 24 different na- meaning that drones could be military base in the south-west lighted that the Houthis had the ity, giving the Iranians’ breathing During my recent fieldwork in around the globe, it is clear to Disclaimer: (Views expressed (Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood is the Yet, as it turned out, the peak of tion states were said to have ob- used to deploy force by one actor of Yemen in January. They have ability and ambition to deploy room and space to refute claims Niger, I was told stories of ISIS-af- see conflicts in the future will by columnists are personal and Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Tribune and American drone use was still to tained armed drone capabilities over great distances, but refuted, also been used to attack Saudi oil weapons with pinpoint precision that they were responsible for filiated operatives fleeing North be fought with drones, in wars need not necessarily reflect our the President of the Arab-African Unity come. It would be under Mr Oba- and it was within this context rebutted or passed off as another pipelines. Much more technolog- over incredibly long distances. shutting down about 6 per cent Africa and moving through the where all actors have drone tech- editorial stances) Organisation for Relief, Human Rights and ma that the strike rate would ex- that the use of the drone began to actor when necessary. ically advanced systems with a It was for this reason that when of the world’s oil production. porous borders of the Sahel, tak- nologies. Counterterrorism)

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TRA launches new-look US importers stockpile as website tariffs on EU cheeses loom

at risk if prices rose to $30 a The Trump pound, he said. • “There are going to be some administration on items ... that the supermarkets Wednesday slapped are just not going to handle an- 25pc tariffs on cheese ymore. It’ll be price prohibitive and other European for that,” he said. The tariffs will hit consum- Union product er prices and eventually jobs TDT | Manama events, activities and various across the United States, said services. Importers began Ralph Hoffman, executive vice he Telecommunications “The website has many tech- ordering• millions president of Schuman Cheese, TRegulatory Authority nical features that offer simple of dollars of extra one of the largest importers of (TRA) of Bahrain yesterday and fast navigation to its vari- hard Italian cheeses. announced launching its new- ous components and divisions wheels of Parmigiano Over 20,000 U.S. retail stores look website to keep pace with and many interactive services Reggiano and other ranging from Costco Wholesale latest technologies. to improve the level of infor- harder cheeses Corp to Wegmans Food Markets The website, TRA said, acts mation provided to different sell EU cheeses. These chees- as a communication por - beneficiaries,” said Director Reuters | Washington, West es generate some $3.5 billion tal, whereby visitors can ef- of Media & Consumer Affairs, Caldwell, New Jersey of revenue for U.S. companies, fectively interact with TRA, Sh. Abdulla Bin Humood Al supporting some 20,000 jobs, and a reliable source for all Khalifa. Max Becker works with imported European cheeses stored at the Bowers Fancy including buyers, deli clerks, matters related to TRA on To view the new website, mbriola Co Inc’s mam- Diary Products shop in Washington’s Eastern Market. - Reuters truck drivers and warehouse the Internet, such as news, visit www.tra.org.bh moth warehouse in West workers, Hoffman said. He not- ACaldwell, New Jersey, wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano and jack up prices across the ed that the new tariffs come on is crammed full of boxes and and other harder cheeses after country, said Marfuggi, who top of existing duties of around wheels of harder cheeses such the U.S. Trade Representative’s also serves as president of the 15%. as Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecori- office in July added cheese to its Cheese Importers Association Specialty grocer The Fresh Sales at Taiwan’s Apple no Romano and Grana Padano list of EU products potentially of America. Market expects the tariffs to - and more is coming, lots facing tariffs due to the dispute Some higher-priced items will affect about 35pc of the 200 supplier Hon Hai flat in Sept more. over aircraft subsidies. simply disappear from stores, he cheeses it carries at its 160 revenue figure was the com- Phil Marfuggi, president and “When that list came out, predicted, like Moliterno al Tar- stores. Taipei-based pany’s highest for September. chief executive officer of Amb- that’s when I ... started bring- • Taipei-based Foxconn, riola, a unit of Auricchio SpA, ing in many more containers of Foxconn, manufactures which manufactures the bulk one of Italy’s largest cheese pro- cheese of Reggiano, Provolone,” the bulk of Apple’s of Apple’s iPhones in China ducers, is among the many im- said Marfuggi, who has another iPhones in China for sale in the United States, porters and shop owners across 21 shipping containers full of faces challenging quarters the country who are scrambling cheese en route to be added to Reuters | Taipei ahead as Washington plans to to stockpile European cheeses the stockpile in the company’s impose additional tariffs on before new US tariffs kick in on warehouse in Caldwell, which Chinese imports, including Oct. 18 in efforts to shield con- sits about 15 miles west of Man- ales at Hon Hai Precision smartphones. sumers from price hikes. hattan. SIndustry, known by its The sales update came after The Trump administration on Marfuggi said he ordered an trade name Foxconn and as Apple launched its three new Wednesday slapped 25% tariffs extra $15 million of cheeses that a key supplier of Apple Inc’s iPhone models in September on cheese and other European could be stored for over a year products, rose by 0.5 per cent and cut the starting price. Union products ranging from to ensure adequate supplies for rise in September. In the second quarter, Fox- whisky to woolens, in retalia- existing customers and protect The world’s largest contract conn posted a 2.5pc profit tion for EU subsidies on large pricing through the end of the electronics manufacturer re- drop, a slightly smaller fall aircraft. Both sides say they year. ported revenues of T$587.79 than analysts expected. are open to negotiations, but “I’ve been building up inven- billion (15.4bn pounds) in Sep- Foxconn is already battling trade experts see little chance tory ... because we have a target tember, up from T$584.93bn weak global demand for other of averting the duties - at least on our backs,” he said. from a year earlier, it said in a electronics devices, which has in the short run. The new duties could slash Importedtufo, an agedEuropean Italian cheese cheese are seen with stored at the Bowers Fancy Dairy Products filing to the Taiwan stock ex- forced it to consider selling its Importers began ordering US imports of EU cheeses valued shopan intense in Washington’s truffle Eastern flavor. Market Even several weeks before the Trump change. Although only a slight $8.8bn display panel factory millions of dollars of extra at $1.5 billion a year by 30pc administration’sParmigiano Reggiano tariffs on EU could cheeses be yearly increase, the monthly in China.

Trump suspends GPIC Labour Union elects new board members entry of immigrants TDT | Manama who cannot pay for he Gulf Petrochemical In- healthcare Tdustries Company (GPIC) Reuters | Washington elected a new seven-member board following polls con - S President Donald ducted with 19 candidates in UTrump on Friday signed the fray. a proclamation suspending The following were declared entry of immigrants who the winners: Tarek Ahmed Al will not be covered by health Mazlouk (229 votes), Abdulla- insurance within 30 days of tif Mohammed Shweiter (179 entering the United States votes), Yacoub Youssef (156 or do not have the means votes), Elham Janahi (155 votes), to pay for their healthcare Ghassan Abdullah Al-Rayes costs themselves. (153 votes), Yousef Mohammed The proclamation, issued Al-Bastaki (149 votes), Ham- by the White House, said it ad Mubarak Al-Mubarak (144 would not affect any indi- votes). vidual’s eligibility for asy- Jamal Abdul Hamid Al-Koo- lum or refugee status. The heji (136 votes) and Adel Ad - measure will take effect on nan Al-Mirbati (120 votes) Nov. 3, it said. were elected as reserve The Trump administra- members. Officials and board members following the election tion said last month that Representatives of the Bah- it planned to allow only rain Free Trade Union Federa- sistant Secretary General Basim In a statement, Gulf Petro- President Dr Abdulrahman winners and applauded the suc- 18,000 refugees to resettle tion, its Vice President and As- Siyadi, were present. chemical Industries Company Jawahery congratulated the cess of the voting process. in the United States. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 11

Greece can be ‘pillar’ for PayPal abandons Libra group regional stability: Pompeo

• Facebook unveiled plans in June for Libra It requires a certain boldness and • Mastercard, Visa and fortitude to take other financial partners on an endeavor as enlisted to oversee ambitious as Libra Libra are reportedly -- a generational having second thoughts opportunity to get things right and • Other Libra backers improve financial include ride-hailing inclusion Pompeo shrugged off a demonstration in Athens as well as all talk of Ukraine apps Lyft and Uber DANTE DISPARTE as he met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to wind up a four- ASSOCIATION HEAD OF POLICY nation tour of Europe The non-profit Libra Association,• based in Athens Geneva, will oversee the with central banks and gov - people into the financial system. In an interview published Fri- ernments railing against Face- “The type of change that will day in French newspaper Les hrugging off anti- US This is a dynamic blockchain-based coin. book’s upstart cryptocurren- reconfigure the financial system Echos, Apple chief executive Sdemonstrations on a visit region, with lots cy and questions over how it to be tilted towards people, not Tim Cook said he was uncom- Saturday to Athens, US Sec- going on, lots of San Francisco would be regulated. the institutions serving them, fortable with the idea of a com- retary of State Mike Pompeo change taking “It requires a certain bold- will be hard,” Disparte said. pany taking over roles typically said Greece can be a pillar of place and we are ioneering digital pay- ness and fortitude to take on an “Commitment to that mission reserved for governments. stability in a troubled region. very confident that ments firm PayPal on endeavor as ambitious as Libra is more important to us than Without specifically naming Pompeo is in Greece to un- together, we can PFriday said it is aban - -- a generational opportunity anything else.” Facebook, Cook said issuing derline support for a NATO work to ensure that doning an alliance intended to to get things right and improve Mastercard, Visa and other currency, like national defence, ally and reinforce cooperation, oversee the Facebook-backed financial inclusion,” association financial partners enlisted to is best left to states. signing an amendment to a Greece can be a pillar Libra cryptocurrency, which head of policy Dante Disparte oversee Libra are reportedly Facebook and some two doz- mutual defence cooperation for stability in this has come under attack by reg- said in response to an inquiry. having second thoughts as regu- en partners released a proto- agreement, sources for both region ulators. “The journey will be long and lators unleash ire on the project type of Libra as an open source governments said. POMPEO “PayPal has made the deci- challenging. We’re better off and dig for information from code for developers interested “This is a dynamic region, sion to forgo further participa- knowing about this lack of com- members of the association. in weaving it into apps, services with lots going on, lots of tion in the Libra Association at mitment now, rather than later.” Other Libra backers include or businesses. change taking place and we implementation of interna- this time,” the Califor- Facebook unveiled plans ride-hailing apps Lyft and Uber. are very confident that to - tional law. nia-based company in June for Libra -- The head of the association gether, we can work to ensure “I expect the positive con- said. which will roll out in said last week that the project’s that Greece can be a pillar for tribution of the United States, “We remain sup- 2020 -- to be backed leaders aimed to “reassure” stability in this region,” said which will eventually lead to portive of Libra’s by a basket of currency regulators worried about the Pompeo, hailing a relation- the creation of a more con - aspirations and assets to avoid the wild virtual money. ship that “has truly never been structive and productive envi- look forward to swings of Bitcoin and In leaked comments from a stronger.” ronment in the region,” Mitso- continued dialogue other virtual units. meeting of Facebook employ- Thousands of demonstrators takis added. on ways to work to- The non-profit Libra ees in July, Facebook chief ex- outside the Greek parliament Turkey has had troops sta- gether in the future.” Association, based in ecutive Mark Zuckerberg said begged to differ, some bran- tioned in Cyprus since 1974 International out- Geneva, will oversee the he remained optimistic about dishing a huge banner reading when it invaded and occupied cry is mounting blockchain-based coin. Libra despite harsh comments “Pompeo go home.” its northern third after a coup over Libra Facebook envisions Li- from public officials in several His visit comes amid Greek sponsored by the military jun- - - bra as a new global countries. concerns to which Prime Min- ta then ruling Greece. cryptocurrency, “The public things, I think, I really think that ister Kyriakos Mitsotakis al- As well as holding talks with pledging to de- tend to be a little more dramat- a currency should luded -- Turkish drilling off EU Mitsotakis, who took office in liver a stable ic,” he said. stay in the hands of member Cyprus. July, Pompeo was also meet- virtual money “But a bigger part of it is countries. I’m not The discovery of huge gas ing Greek counterpart Nikos that lives on private engagement with reg- comfortable with reserves in the eastern Medi- Dendias and Defence Minister smartphones ulators around the world, and terranean has triggered a race Nikos Panagiotopoulos. and could those, I think, often, are more the idea of a private to tap the region’s resources Pompeo refused to address bring over a substantive and less dramatic... group setting up a and sparked a dispute between questions from reporters on al- billion “un- That’s where a lot of the discus- competing currency Turkey and Cyprus. legations that President Don- banked” sions and details get hashed out COOK REPORTEDLY TOLD LES ECHOS, A “The United States has a ald Trump pressured Ukraine on things.” FRENCH FINANCIAL NEWSPAPER special interest in the Eastern for political favours, a claim Mark Mediterranean region. Cyprus which has launched an im - Zuckerberg Cook’s view only asks for the obvious, the peachment investigation. US reviews whether 2,000 Teslas should have been recalled

X vehicles from the 2012-2019 the software update was be - mance.” yet responded to the lawsuit A lawsuit alleges model years. The agency said lieved to have reduced the driv- The suit alleges Tesla’s aim in court. Tesla• placed a software- the petition’s claims cover about ing range of the affected vehicles The 2,000 vehicles was “to avoid providing war- After a Model S caught fire 2,000 Tesla vehicles. by 25 miles or more per charge. covered by the petition ranty battery replacements to in Hong Kong, Tesla said it was induced limitation Tesla, headed by billionaire Chen said Friday that he to the NHTSA received rightful customers.” revising charge and thermal on battery charging tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, strongly believes “and various a battery management Tesla said in August that “a management settings on Model and other changes has also been sued over updates reliable sources have indicated very small percentage of own- S and X vehicles via an over- to its battery-charging software, that this number is much larger software upgrade ers of older Model S and Model the-air software update out of that make batteries and this week faced complaints than 2,000.” in May in response X vehicles may have noticed a an “overabundance” of caution. charge more slowly involving vehicles that crashed The company did not imme- to a potential flaw small reduction in range when The goal was “to help further in parking lots while using a diately respond to requests for that could trigger charging to a maximum state of protect the battery and improve Reuters | Washington self-driving feature. comment. non-crash-related fires charge following a software up- battery longevity,” it said. The 2,000 vehicles covered In August, a proposed class-ac- date designed to improve battery Tesla later said it planned to S regulators said on Friday by the petition to the NHTSA tion lawsuit filed in California longevity.” improve the software update Uthey were reviewing wheth- received a battery management on behalf of a Tesla owner by The lawsuit alleges Tesla after some owners complained. er Tesla Inc should have recalled software upgrade in May in re- Chen claimed that Tesla knew and “pushed out software up- placed a software-induced lim- The National Transportation 2,000 of its electric cars in May sponse to a potential flaw that some vehicle batteries were de- dates despite knowing that the itation on battery charging and Safety Board and the NHTSA instead of issuing a software up- could trigger non-crash-related fective class vehicles would suffer other changes that make batter- are investigating several battery grade to fix a potential defect fires. The petition was filed from loss in range ies charge more slowly. It also fires in Tesla vehicles. The NHT- that could have resulted in bat- Sept. 17 by the offices of and perfor- cites more than a dozen reports SA has previously investigated tery fires. California lawyer of Tesla’s vehicles catching fire other battery and charging sys- The US National Highway Edward C. over the past six tem issues with Tesla vehicles. Traffic Safety Administration Chen on years. (NHTSA) said it opened a review behalf Tesla to evaluate claims made in a pe- of Tesla has not tition about Tesla’s handling of owners. Representative picture the software upgrade in Model It said S and Model SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 12 EU presses UK to resubmit Brexit plan A week’s window tential for rampant smuggling, Time is running especially as Johnson intends • But European diplomats em- for the rest of the UK to diverge short for the two sides phasise that London needs to from EU labour, environmental to close the gap offer revised, viable proposals and tax norms to aim for a regu- within days and certainly before lation-lite economy on Europe’s An October 17-18 EU the end of next week, so any hag- doorstep. summit• is to determine gling and legalistic work is done Nor does the EU agree with a before the summit. proposal that Northern Ireland’s whether Britain is “Everything must move very assembly be given a right to ef- headed for a Brexit deal quickly and any negotiation has fectively veto the post-Brexit to start at the beginning of next customs arrangement. The main sticking week,” one diplomat said. “We If either of those two propos- point• is a “backstop” will evaluate next Friday wheth- als are red lines for Johnson, er it’s been possible to bring the it is hard to see the EU mov- for Northern Ireland positions closer.” ing talks into the negotiation Although Johnson has called phase. Brussels his Brexit proposals a broad Yet if he bends on them, he “landing zone” the EU’s chief risks losing tenuous support U and UK officials are to negotiator, Michel Barnier, and in the UK parliament to maybe resume talks Monday on his team are unsure how far Brit- pass a Brexit deal, reliant on 10 EBritain’s plans for a man- ain will budge. Democratic Unionist MPs from aged Brexit after a weekend The EU refuses to characterise Northern Ireland and hard-core hiatus during which London the talks held so far as negotia- Brexit MPs in his Conservative was under pressure to revise its tions, underlining a preference Party. proposals. Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson vows he will take his country out of the EU at the end of this month to stick with a Brexit withdrawal The European Commission agreement that was struck with Extension option is adamant that, as they stand, Johnson’s predecessor Theresa If thwarted, Johnson’s best “the UK proposals do not pro- May but rejected three times by bet may lie with early elections. vide a basis for concluding an British MPs. There he also faces a chal - agreement”. lenge, with the UK parliament That grates with Britain’s ‘Backstop’ headache having passed a law requiring government, which considers The main sticking point is a him to seek a Brexit extension the proposals it submitted on “backstop” for Northern Ireland. from the EU by October 19 if he Wednesday to be “a fair and rea- That is meant to guarantee no has not reached a deal by then. sonable compromise”. border springs up between the British media speculated that After hours-long talks in Brus- British territory and EU member Johnson might seek to sab - sels on Friday failed to move the Ireland, threatening a hard-won otage any extension request dial, a UK spokesman said: “We peace accord, while also main- he is forced to make against want a deal and talks continue taining the integrity of the EU’s his will. on Monday on the basis of our single market. One path included his minis- offer.” Britain’s current idea for an ters asking an EU member state Time is running short for alternative to the backstop -- to block the unanimous approval the two sides to close the which would see all the UK, or at needed for an extension, with gap. least Northern Ireland, remain- Hungary cited as a likely ally to British Prime Minister Boris ing in the EU’s customs union break EU ranks. Johnson is determined to take -- is for untried technology to But Budapest denied Britain his country out of the the Eu- remove the need for most but had approached it with such ropean Union at the end of this not all border checks, and for EU a request, and a Hungarian month. standards on goods to continue foreign ministry source told An October 17-18 EU summit to apply in Northern Ireland to AFP: “To date there is no re - is to determine whether Britain facilitate trade. quest for a delay, hence there is headed for a Brexit deal, no- The border plan is not accept- is no point in speculating about deal, or an extension. The EU does not regard the UK’s tech-reliant proposal for Northern Ireland’s border to be viable able for the EU. It sees the po- anything.” Chile’s drought killing thousands of farm animals Petorca | Chile Water shortages Defense of Access to Water, change are overwhelmingly ob- or Erick Hurtado, the Dominga Mondaca points Land and Environmental Pro- vious. Snow in the highlands worst thing about the out the deep fissures that run tection (MODATIMA) said. of central Chile was relatively Fdrought that has devas- through the garden behind her Avocados need a lot of water scarce this year. tated his family farm in Chile is house in the village of La Li - to grow, said Soto. Scientists predict an average the dead animals. gua near Valparaiso. The garden “An avocado tree needs 600 decrease of between five and “Going out and seeing the an- used to be full of strawberries liters of water per week, where- 10 percent snowfall every 10 imals dead on the ground is so and citrus trees; now it’s cracked as humans consume 50 liters years in almost the entire Andes horrible,” Hurtado says as he earth. a day, or 350 liters a week,” he mountains, one of the country’s gazes across the dusty paddocks “We have had many years said. main sources of water. of his farm in Petorca, near the with little water. But the last Producers refute these figures “The central zone of Chile is coastal city of Valparaiso. year, it didn’t rain at all,” said the and say the real problem is a lack highly dependent on the sum- Farmers are counting the cost 73-year-old, one of more than of infrastructure to store water, mer melt season, its snow and of one of the driest austral win- Cows seen on farmland left arid by a lack of rainwater in Colina, north of 600,000 people the government both above and below ground. glaciers, which means that if the ters in six decades, which has Santiago, Chile is supplying by tanker trucks as “The avocado is not a crop snow cover is reduced, there is destroyed crops and left tens of part of emergency measures. that needs more water,” insisted also a reduction in the availa- thousands of farm animals dead She says she has had to give Francisco Contardo, chairman of bility of water resources,” said in the fields of central Chile. up raising chickens, in order to the local producers’ committee. Paul Cordero, climate change Hurtado’s farm, owned by his keep what little water she and Avocados are a key export expert at the University of grandfather, has lost half its 60 her husband receive for their for Chile, mostly to the US and Santiago. head of cattle. own consumption, washing and China, but drought has reduced Weak snowfall forced the So far, 106,000 animals have cleaning. Whatever is left, she exports by 25 percent. country’s main ski resorts to use died due to lack of water and uses to sprinkle on herbs in a artificial snow machines much fodder, mostly goats, cattle and small kitchen garden. Less snow earlier and more often this sea- sheep, according to the agricul- The agriculture ministry says For many though, the chang- son than in previous years. ture ministry. 37,000 family farms need assis- es being wrought by climate President Sebastian Pinera, tance in the central Chile. who last month announced a $5 billion plan to improve water Thirsty avocados? distribution, this week set up Aerial view of the dried-out bed of the La Ligua river in Petorca province In Petorca, some rivers have a crisis group of government run dry, and the landscape has agencies to tackle the water cri- and horses roam hungry on hills reserves. been left parched, but lush avo- sis, which he said had become have turned to a dry muddy “The situation is complicat- cado and citrus plantations are “more extensive and more in- brown. ed,” said Javier Maldonado, gov- nevertheless thriving. tense.” “The drought has been disas- ernor of the province of Chaca- Locals in Petorca say the real, In Colina, north of the cap - trous for us,” said Sandra Agu- buco, where several agricultural long-term problem is the mis- ital Santiago, the drought has ilar. Her family owned about areas have been hit particularly management of water resources. been hard on small farmers. a hundred head of cattle. To - hard by the drought. “There is an excess of mon- Scrawny cattle pick at sprigs of day, only half survive thanks to “We have to be realistic, cli- oculture plantations that con- strawy grass on pastures that a trickle of water provided by mate change is here to stay,” he sume all the water,” said Diego Tourists visit Farellones ski station near Santiago on August 9, which was shut have turned to dust. Cows, goats a neighbor who still has some said. Soto of the Movement for the down due to lack of snow 13 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019

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MOVIE REVIEW War: Hrithik Roshan starrer is flashy but familiar Both Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff fully commit to the action, bringing swag to the big stylish sequences and a visceral energy to the one-on-one punch-ups in the movie ar is a 2019 Indian Komal Nahta of Film Infor- Hindi-language ac- mation opined, “The film could Wtion thriller film di- prove to be the starting of a new rected by Siddharth Anand. It franchise for the Yash Raj Films is produced by Aditya Chopra banner”. Writing for India TV, under his banner Yash Raj Films, Sonal gave the film three and and stars Hrithik Roshan and KNOW WHAT a half stars out of five, writing, Tiger Shroff. The film follows an “Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff Indian soldier assigned to elimi- of Abbas Mustan kinda twists, nate his former mentor, who has turns, characters, situations, log- gone rogue. Tiger Shroff and ic, gravity, physics, chemistry, War received generally pos- Hrithik Roshan and some Ekta Kapoor-esque itive reviews from critics; on tricks all tossed together to make the review aggregator website make the perfect a visually spectacular concoc- Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds pair --almost tion.” a rating of 75% based on eight Batman and Among the reviewers who reviews, with an average rating Robin-like-- with granted the film mixed to nega- of 5/10. Shroff’s earnest- tive reviews, The Times of India Among positive reviews, a ness and admi- rated it three stars out of five writer for Bollywood Hungama ration a good foil and felt the film had “lot of style, gave the film four stars out of stunts and show, but lacking a five, and said “War is an action to Roshan’s wiser solid storyline.” entertainer which has style as ways India Today rated it two and a well as enough twists and turns half stars out of five and wrote, to keep the viewers engrossed. “War is a crowd-puller, but it At the box office, the extend- isn’t meant to further the cause ed weekend, dazzling action, A scene from ‘War’ of cinema”. Daily News and stunning international locales Analysis gave three stars out of and stylish execution will ensure four and a half stars out of five, world-class action, fast paced ic, Tiger Shroff delivers career Adarsh gave it four stars out of five and wrote, “War seems more mammoth footfalls for the film.” writing, “Epic action specta- and thrilling screenplay. Hrithik best act. Siddhart’s vision and five and called the film “escapist like a Hrithik Roshan and YRF Republic World gave the film cle, rides on watertight script, Roshan’s performance is icon- direction is superlative.” Taran cinema at its best.” come back than anything else.” 14 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Robert Pattinson Travis Scott shoots Kylie Jenner Bhumi wins Face of works hard to get down ‘false stories’ of him ‘cheating’ on Asia Award at BIFF into character for Seoul ‘The Lighthouse’ Kylie Jenner Los Angeles Los Angeles ctress ABhu- apper Travis Scott wants to set mi Ped- obert Pattinson who is the record straight for once and nekar has known to ace every role for all. The star recently ad- won the Face R R Bhumi he takes up, is leaving no dressed rumours that he cheated on of Asia Award Pednekar stone unturned to get into makeup mogul Kylie Jenner in the at the 24th character for his upcoming wake of their split. edition of Busan Internation- film ‘The Lighthouse’. Days after news broke that he al Film Festival (BIFF), and The ‘Twilight’ actor and Jenner were taking a break she is very “proud of it”. who will star opposite Os- from their relationship, the Bhumi, who is in South car-nominee Willem DaFoe 28-year-old rapper released Korea for the screening of went to extreme lengths to his first statement regarding her film “Dolly Kitty Aur perform a scene in the film. the matter on Instagram. Woh Chamakte Sitare”, The 33-year-old star Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds “It’s really affecting when u said: “I am humbled and opened up in a recent inter- see false things said very touched that my view with Es- welcome their third child about u once again work has resonated with quire about these false stories audiences and critics in the strange about me cheating Busan. things he Los Angeles Detective Pikachu’. are just simply not “It’s my first international did to tru- As the couple is known for true,” Scott wrote win so I am very proud of it. ly get into ctress Blake Lively wel- being notoriously private about on his Instagram Story. I have aspired to act in films the role of comed her baby num- their kids, they kept details Travis Scott “Focusing on life, that have something impor- Ephraim, re- Robert ber three with husband about their third child under music, and family at tant to say and have worked Pattinson A ported Peo- Ryan Reynolds. wraps. this moment is what’s real,” he add- sincerely to deliver convinc- ple. According to multiple re- However, back in 2015, the ed. After news of their split broke ing performances. I hope to “It means you can sort ports, the actress recently gave 42-year-old actor gave E! News earlier this week, an allegation be part of brilliant cinema of be mad the whole time. birth to a baby. The couple has a glimpse into his life as a new began circulating that the rapper that will be liked and re- Well, not the whole time, not revealed the sex or the father. had been involved with a woman membered fondly in future.” but for like an hour before name of the baby but they are “There have been times named Rojean Kar, who goes by the scene,” he explained. overjoyed by the arrival of their where I woke up, literally YungSweetRo on Instagram, re- For Pattinson, being third child, reported E! News. had no idea I had been walk- ported E! News. Hrithik, Tiger’s “mad” meant “you can lit- The little bundle of joy will ing for five minutes,” he said YungSweetRo also set the re- erally just be sitting on the join siblings 4-year-old James at the time. “But you love it. cord straight on Thursday. “War’’ crosses Rs floor growling and licking Reynolds and 2-year-old Inez You wake up in the middle of “None of these rumors are true, 100 crore-mark up puddles of mud.” Reynolds. the night, you got a big stupid it’s just the internet creating a false Mumbai The ‘Harry Potter’ alum The 31-year-old actress an- smile on your face. I was telling narrative. Please stop spreading said that he was “basical- nounced her third pregnancy someone else that. Anything lies & leave him, her & I alone ly unconscious the whole earlier this year. else that woke you up every 45 because it’s affecting real lives. t’s been time” while filming scenes In May, she surprised fans minutes, you’d kill it. But when Thank you,” she wrote on her In- Ionly in which his character is with her baby bump at the New it’s a baby, it’s the best thing stagram Story. three days drunk off of kerosene. York City premiere of ‘Pokemon that ever happened to you.” since “War” was released Hrithik and the film Roshan Athiya Shetty, KL Rahul get Kim has entered Kardashian Kim the Rs 100-crore club. papped together at dinner Kardashian shares Film trade analyst Taran Mumbai Adarsh on Saturday tweet- adorable video of baby ed: ““War’’ Hindi: Wednes- s Athiya Shetty dating crick- Psalm West day Rs 51.60 cr, Thursday Rs eter KL Rahul? The whis- 23.10 crore, Friday Rs 21.30 Ipers are doing the rounds Los Angeles of joy undoubtedly looks crore. Total: Rs 96 crore... ever since Suniel Shetty’s KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty like a spitting image of Tamil + Telugu: Wednes- daughter was spotted stepping eality TV star his older brother Saint day Rs 1.75 cr, Thursday Rs out for dinner with the Indian Athiya was dressed in a black Kim Kardashian West. 1.25 crore, Friday Rs 1.15 batsman on Friday night. outfit while KL Rahul can be seen Rnever shy away It appears Psalm might crore. Total: Rs 4.15 crore... A lot of pictures have been dressed in a white tee with a den- from sharing pic- be in a rush to catch up to Total: Rs 100.15 cr...India doing the rounds on the Inter- im jacket and jeans. They were tures and videos of his older brother. Kim joked business.” net, in which the two young- accompanied by Sooraj Pancholi, her adorable kids. that Psalm is already trying sters can be seen heading out Athiya’s co-star of her debut This time she shared Psalm West his best to say some words. for dinner. Of course, they were film “Hero”. Actress-model a sweet video of Psalm “You want to talk so badly!” “Andhadhun’’ not alone. Athiya and Rahul Akansha Ranjan was also spot- West gazing sweetly she teased the four-month- shaped me as dined in the company of friends. ted in the group. up at her while lounging on old baby. his back. The brother duo is inseparable an actor, says “My baby Psalm is getting since Psalm was born and previ- Ayushmann Demi Moore’s ‘Inside Out’ enters best sellers list so big,” she captioned the ously Kim shared a sweet photo Los Angeles support and love you’ve giv- video on Twitter. “He start- of the two napping together. Mumbai en it. Thank you guys for ed off looking like Chicago “Saint said he’s gonna pretend emi Moore can’t keep reading and allowing it to but now looks like saints to sleep with his brother,” yush- calm as her latest mem- resonate with you xx.” twin!” Kim wrote. “He always Amann Doir ‘Inside Out’ has be- The 56-year-old actor’s We can’t agree wants a pic to cap- Khurra- come a best seller. memoir brief about her more! The little ture every mo- na’s National The actor took to her Insta- troubled childhood, in- bundle ment. Award-win- Ayushmann gram to announce the happy cluding being molesta- ning film “And- Khurrana news that ‘Inside Out’ is at the tion at the age of 15 and hadhun” has clocked a year on top of The New York Times about her marriages to John Cena: My body can’t handle WWE schedule anymore Saturday since its release, and Best Sellers List. ex-husbands Freddy Los Angeles the actor is super nostalgic. “Got my cover all Moore, Bruce Willis, thing about WWE, you can perform in Reminiscing the film’s dressed up to tell and Ashton Kutcher. rofessional any capacity. And, as long as I’ve made journey, Ayushmann shared you the big news... Actor Demi wrestler and a promise in the in-ring aspect of how Sriram Raghavan’s sus- #InsideOutBook Moore’s daugh- Pactor John things, as long as I can keep up with pense thriller “Andhadhun” just hit #1 on @ ter Rumer Willis Cena, who has not seen in the the current product, I can perform. taught him to challenge his nytimes best- expressed being wrestling ring for a long time, The opportunities that I’ve been inhibitions. seller list!” wrote proud of her mother for says his body can’t handle the awarded keep me from being He said: “As an artist, I’’m Moore. “This is opening up about WWE schedule anymore. in the ring and I actually a constant learner of the craft all so much her “vulnerabili- In a teaser for his up - think that’s good because of acting. I’’m always look- more than I ty” in her new coming interview with it makes any time that I’m ing out for films that make could have book, during Sunday TODAY, Cena said invited back to WWE super, me better, that challenge expected an appear- he’ll “never walk away” super special. And that’s my thinking, my beliefs and and I am ance on from the WWE but his the way it should be.” opens me up to absorb new so over- ‘The Talk’. future in the sport will Cena also shared how he is things. Andhadhun has truly whelmed certainly change, reports eo- learning to maintain a balance been one such film that has by the Demi nline.com. between film career and wres- shaped me as an actor today. Moore He said: “That’s the great tling career. 15 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 sports Al-Selawe dominates at Brave 27 TDT | Manama

bu Dhabi is a special place for Jarrah Al-Se- Alawe. It was there that “The Jordanian Lion” first be- came a BRAVE Combat Federa- tion champion, and this Friday, he returned to the Mubadala Arena to reclaim the Welter- weight world title in emphatic fashion by stopping Abdoul Ab- douraguimov in the main event of BRAVE CF 27. The two had a boiling rivalry coming into the rematch. Af- ter Abdoul won the title from Al-Selawe at BRAVE CF 23 in a HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa crowns the winner disputed split decision, both HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa with winners men started to trade barbs and CF president Mohammed Sha- who was able to stuff almost all it all came to a boiling point hid and cage announcer Carlos of Abdouraguimov’s takedown fighters on the planet. BRAVE CF 27 Results during the ceremonial weigh- Kremer. Inside the cage, it was attempts and keep the fight With a vast repertoire of leg ins, when they started a brawl a dominant performance by the standing, where he showed why kicks, body shots, and jabs, Main card that ended up involving BRAVE two-time BRAVE CF champion, he’s one of the most dangerous Al-Selawe began to wear Ab - Welterweight: Jarrah Al-Selawe def. Abdoul Abdouraguimov by TKO (Retirement) doul down, and the champ sim- Lightweight: Alex Martinez def. Anas Siraj Mounir by KO – Round 2 ply didn’t have any answers as Welterweight: Khamzat Chimaev def. Mzwandile Hlongwa by technical submission Shaikh Khalid hails Bahrain-UAE relations he was repeatedly frustrated Middleweight: Rustam Chsiev def. Tarek Suleiman by unanimous decision Middleweight: Mohammad Fakhreddine def. Christofer Silva by TKO (leg-kicks) – Round 1 TDT | Manama by Jarrah’s world-class take- thanks to both countries’ keen- special place for supporting the down defense. “The Jordanian Preliminary card ness to cement those ties. successes achieved by BRAVE Lion”. H Shaikh Khalid bin Ham- “Manama and Abu Dhabi are which is striving for more pro- After the third round, with Featherweight: Abdulatip Magomedov def. Sulaiman Al-Moddhyan by TKO Had Al Khalifa has witnessed the headline of close histori- liferation after it was launched a cut on his face, Abdouragui- Bantamweight: Tariq Ismail def. Jalal Al-Daaja by unanimous decision BRAVE 27 which took place on cal ties and fraternity, love and in Manama and toured many mov quit and Jarrah became the Super Lightweight: Dwight Brooks def. Alex Nacfur by TKO – Round 2 Friday in Al Mubadala Gym cooperation, which has been cities, affirming Bahrain’s de- first-ever BRAVE CF two-time Super Lightweight: Flavio Serafin def. Mohammed Al-Khatib at Zayed Sports City in Abu translated by the close relation- velopment in the area of sport,” world champion. Bantamweight: Zia Mashwani def. John Cris Corton by unanimous decision Dhabi. Twenty fighters repre- ship between HM King Hamad he further added, praising the senting 15 countries featured bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of displays showcased in BRAVE in the event which saw many the Kingdom of Bahrain and 27 before congratulating the MMA enthusiasts crowding in HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al winners and Brave Organisa- the stands to cheer their be- Nahyan, President of UAE, HH tion under the leadership of loved stars. Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Mohammed Shahid. On this occasion, the Dep- Al Maktoum, Vice President It’s worth noting that HH uty President of the Supreme and Prime Minister of UAE and Shaikh Khalid witnessed the 10 Council for Youth and Sports Ruler of Dubai, and HH Shai- bouts which took place during and President of Bahrain kh Mohammed bin Zayed Al BRAVE 27, headlined by the fight Olympic Committee praised Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu between Jarrah Al Selawe and 20+ the long-lasting and historical Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Abdoul Abdouraguimov. The YEARS EXPERIENCE brotherly links among Bahrain Commander of the UAE Armed event was aired live by various and UAE that have evolved to Forces,” HH Shaikh Khalid said. Arabic and foreign channels, new heights in the past years “Abu Dhabi has become a including Abu Dhabi Sports TV. Milner sends Liverpool eight points clear, Spurs rocked at Brighton PROF. Dr. NENAD VANIS MD, PhD AFP | London CONSULTANT GASTROENTEROLOGY ames Milner scored a stop- Jpage-time winner as Liver- OUR SERVICES pool moved eight points clear at u the top of the Premier League Acid Related Disorders with a thrilling 2-1 victory u Abdominal Pain GENERAL over Leicester, while Mauricio u Constipation & Diarrhoea Pochet-tino’s problems mount- GASTROENTEROLOGY u Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) ed after Tottenham’s 3-0 loss at u Brighton yesterday. Obesity Treatment

Liverpool won for the 17th u consecutive league game LIVER & GALLBLADDER Fatty Liver Disease thanks to Milner’s dramat - Liverpool’s English midfielder James Milner (C) kicks a penalty and scores his DISEASES u Chronic Hepatitis ic contribu-tion to a thrilling team’s second goal clash at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s games for Liverpool, making points. INFLAMMATORY u Crohn’s Disease side ruined Leicester manager the Senegal winger the 10th It ranked as one of the worst BOWEL DISEASES u Ulcerative Colitis Brendan Rodgers’ first return to player to reach that milestone performances of Pochettino’s Liverpool since being replaced for the Reds. reign and, following on from u Upper Gastrointestinal by the German in 2015. James Maddison snatched Tuesday’s 7-2 Champions Endoscopy (Gastroscopy) By extending their remarka- third-placed Leicester’s equal- League humiliation to Bayern ENDOSCOPY ble winning streak, Liverpool iser in the 80th minute when Munich, the dark clouds are u Colonoscopy have piled pressure on second he col-lected Ayoze Perez’s mount-ing over the club. u Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) placed Manchester City ahead pass and drove his shot un - Pochettino was forced to of their home game against der Adrian’s weak attempted emphasise his commitment FOR APPOINTMENTS 1736 2233 3770 0991 Wolves on Sunday. save. to Tottenham this week amid Liverpool took the lead in Tottenham keeper Lloris specula-tion he has grown dis- the 40th minute when Mil - dropped the ball on the goal tant from a squad distracted by ner’s long ball was misjudged line and hurt himself in the several players who have been by Leices-ter defender Jonny process in only the third min- linked with moves. Evans and Sadio Mane clini- ute, allowing Neal Maupay to “We have to keep going. I cally slotted in his eighth goal open the scoring. It only got have to say thank you for the of the season. worse after that as Aaron Con- fans. I feel sorry for them, it Mane has scored exactly 50 nolly’s double gave the impres- is mas-sive effort to come and goals in 100 Premier League sive Seagulls a de-served three support us,” Pochettino said. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2019 16

Osaka sweeps into China Open Djokovic powers final on just two hours’ sleep

AFP | Beijing in Beijing -- and will hope to my matches,” said Osaka. have had a bit more rest. “I just feel like my adren - aomi Osaka said that she The Australian Open cham- aline’s up more during the Nhad just two hours’ sleep pion said that she was so hyped tougher matches so it makes it into Tokyo final before crushing title-holder up after defeating Bianca An- harder to sleep.” Caroline Wozniacki to sweep dreescu in three thrilling sets “It’s definitely been a bit cra- into the China Open final. on Friday night that she barely zy time-wise,” she added, hav- Novak Djokovic The 21-year-old Japanese slept. ing returned to the court to face • will play world number one “I went to sleep at 4:00am, I Wozniacki less than 24 hours overcomes David Ashleigh Barty of Australia in woke up at 6:00am, so solid two after defeating Andreescu. Goffin to reach Sunday’s championship match hours, I can’t really sleep after But if the two-time Grand Japan Open final Slam champion was exhaust- ed, it did not show in a 6-4, 6-2 Novak Djokovic will victory in 84 minutes against • the Dane. face unseeded John Osaka held off all seven break Millman, who reached points she faced against Wozni- his first ATP 500 final acki. The world number four showed flashes of irritation as AFP | Tokyo she let Wozniacki off the hook Novak Djokovic hits a return against David Goffin at 3-3 in the first set, tossing her orld number one No- tremely well and precise, not Japanese fans. racquet on the floor. vak Djokovic on Sat- too much chance for returners,” “This has been a wonderful But in the ninth game, the Wurday cruised into he said in a press conference. week for me on and off the pressure on the 19th-ranked the Japan Open final, thrashing “Even though it was a two-set court,” he said. “Hopefully I Wozniacki told, Osaka grabbing David Goffin 6-3, 6-4. win, the quality of tennis was will be able to crown this week the break of service with an In the final, Djokovic will quite high.” with a trophy tomorrow.” Naomi Osaka of Japan returns a shot against Caroline Wozniacki of Demark arrowing forehand. face Australian qualifier John Djokovic won points on 87 In the final, he will face the Millman, who squeezed past percent of his successful first 80th-ranked Millman, who is American opponent Reilly serves and never committed making his first career appear- Opelka 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). a double fault in the roughly ance in the final of an ATP 500 The Serbian star dominated 90-minute contest. event. his semi-final, starting strong by Goffin fought bravely, but Millman predicted “a lot of Sharma ton helps India set winning the first three games, Djokovic kept up the pressure baseline exchanges” with “one picking up an early break while with deep shots and quick foot- of the greatest players” of all fending off fierce attempts by work to fend off any threat. time. South Africa 395 to win the Belgian to fight back. “I trained with ninjas before “It will be a physical battle. I Djokovic again picked up an this tournament,” Djokovic will probably be the underdog, AFP | Visakhapatnam early break in the second set, quipped, when asked about coming through qualifying. I and survived all the four break his apparent omnipresence on know back home in Austral- ohit Sharma on Saturday points through the match. the court, during a post-match ia, we all like underdogs,” he Rstruck a second hundred “I think we both served ex- interview in front of cheering said. in his debut as Test opener to help India set South Africa a daunting 395 to win the open- ing match of their series. The hosts declared their sec- ond innings on 323 for four in the final session of day four in RUN AGAINST Visakhapatnam. South Africa were 11 for one at stumps with Aiden Markram, YOURSELF on three, and Theunis de Bruyn, on five, at the crease. & THE REST The visitors need another 384 runs and India nine wickets on Rohit Sharma plays a shot the final day to get ahead in the WILL three-match series. made 160 in the first innings, Wasim Akram’s record of 12. “We picked up a crucial wick- was given not out by the on- Sharma put on 169 with Pu- FOLLOW et, so as a team we are happy field umpire only for India to jara to frustrate South Africa with the way things went to- get the decision overturned after the loss of opener Mayank day and hope to start off well with a TV review. Agarwal for seven. (tomorrow),” Indian batsman Markram and de Bruyn then “The way Rohit was playing Cheteshwar Pujara, who made played out the remaining overs allowed me to settle down. Only 81 in India’s second innings, from spinners Ravichandran he can play such shots on this XLR8 10K told reporters. Ashwin and Jadeja until bad track,” said Pujara. “It will not be easy to bat on light forced the extended play “Our partnership between this pitch on day five, with a -- to make up for lost time due lunch and tea was crucial. Our little more assistance for the to thunderstorm on day one -- communication was good as we spinners. And with variable to be called off. have batted together a lot in Un- bounce, even the fast bowlers Sharma, who made 176 in In- der-19 cricket. It was enjoyable will come into play.” dia’s first innings of 502 for sev- to watch his batting from the Ravindra Jadeja struck early en declared, is the first batsman non-striker’s end.” after trapping first-innings cen- to hit two tons in his first match Pujara was trapped lbw by turion Dean Elgar for two in the as a Test opener. Vernon Philander after he com- fourth over of the innings. He also hit 13 sixes, the pleted his 21st Test half-cen- The left-handed Elgar, who most in a Test match, breaking tury. 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