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Do it online now. Change or upgrade your Upgrade Shahry plan from home! QA Cargo to ship 1 million kilos aid for charities free THE PENINSULA — DOHA Such action is unprece- could help those in the greatest dented in its scale. Qatar difficulty. This solution— Qatar Airways Cargo is taking Airways is donating 1 million shipping 1 million kilos of action like no other airline kilos of freight to selected cus- cargo free of charge – is a firm before and playing an active tomers around the world to give commitment for QR Cargo. role in building tomorrow’s to the charities of their choice. More than just words, we world. The world’s largest cargo This will allow the movement wanted to act and to adopt a airline is committed to helping of medical equipment, human- comprehensive approach people in need through its ‘1 itarian relief and essential based on actions for the Million Kilos’ campaign. From products to where they are future,” said Guillaume H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater holding remote meetings with Ambassadors of Arab and July to the end of December, most needed, free of charge. Halleux, Chief Officer Cargo African countries, yesterday. charities will be able to use the “This action was triggered at Qatar Airways. services of Qatar Airways Cargo by the COVID-19 crisis. The ‘1 Million Kilos’ is the first to transport humanitarian aid pandemic is a tragedy for mil- chapter in an ambitious sus- Assistant Foreign Minister briefs Arab, African and medical supplies all over lions of people, and we looked tainability project called We the world, free of charge. for ways how we, as an airline, Qare. Built on the four funda- envoys about gradual lifting of COVID-19 curbs mental pillars of sustainability From July to the end of December, charities (economy, environment, society QNA — DOHA their questions and inquiries about the four and culture). We Qare is a series phases of lifting restrictions. will be able to use the services of Qatar of concrete air cargo actions Assistant Foreign Minister and Spokesperson Their Excellencies Ambassadors praised Airways Cargo to transport humanitarian designed to create a positive of the Supreme Committee for Crisis the measures taken by the State of Qatar to aid and medical supplies all over impact on the industry and the Management H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al preserve the health of all, especially the pro- world. Khater held two remote separate meetings vision of free high-quality health care services the world, free of charge. The history of the airfreight with Ambassadors of Arab and African coun- to all who live in Qatar. industry must change in line tries accredited to the State, to brief them on H E Adviser to the Minister of Foreign This will allow the movement of medical with the new challenges the the plan to gradually lift restrictions imposed Affairs for International Development Dr. world is facing. As the leading in the State of Qatar as a result of the coro- Khalid bin Rashid Al Mansouri took part in equipment, humanitarian relief and voice within the cargo market, navirus (COVID-19) pandemic and answer the two meetings. essential products to where they QR Cargo is pioneering the are most needed. future, sustainable and socially responsible air cargo industry. ‘1 Million Kilos’ is the first chapter Imports in Qatar have stabilised: GAC in an ambitious sustainability project called We Qare. SIDI MOHAMED commercial developments, said medical supplies, energy THE PENINSULA the Authority. products etc.,” it added. Regarding the impact of the Regarding customs admin- The General Authority of coronavirus on the movement istration of air freight, the Customs (GAC) has said that the of exports, it clarified: “As for General Authority of Customs data from the Maritime the impact of the effects of said that it provided all possible Customs Administration and coronavirus on the movement customs facilities for companies the Air Freight Customs Admin- of exports, the Maritime through the single window istration, have confirmed that Customs Administration indi- system (Alnadeeb), including the the imports have now stabilised cates that we must look at the issuance of the bill of lading for after witnessing a slight decline situation with a broader per- the consignment. in March and April. spective because trade in the It also pointed out that there The Authority stressed in its whole world is clearly affected is no doubt that there are neg- monthly statistics published on by emergency global events.” ative effects of the spread of its website that the movement “Since the world has been coronavirus, especially on the of exports has been affected adversely affected by this epi- economic sector, which wit- more because of fall in demand demic, Qatari exports are also nessed a noticeable decline in for Qatari products by the bound to be impacted by this most countries, and this is not importing countries. situation due to the low demand limited to the economies of the As for government proce- for commodities in importing developing countries only, even dures in the domestic ports, countries. Countries’ focus has developed economies are also they are functioning normally shifted to securing strategic hit hard by the coronavirus and have adapted to the commodities like food items, outbreak. Qatar registers over Qatar Foundation and TED launch TEDinArabic THE PENINSULA — DOHA 100,000 recoveries Language is more than just a means of commu- Qatar Foundation and TED from COVID-19 yesterday launched TEDinArabic – nication; it influences the a two-year initiative that will way we think and how we THE PENINSULA — DOHA provide a platform for thinkers, frame our perceptions on researchers, artists, and change- a subconscious level". The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) yesterday makers around the world to share announced the registration of 418 new confirmed ideas with a global audience, in the cases of COVID-19 in the country. Arabic language. Her Excellency Sheikha Hind Another 884 people have recovered from the The partnership has created bint Hamad Al Thani, virus, bringing the total number of recovered cases TED’s first initiative to focus on Vice-Chairperson and CEO of in Qatar to 100,627. The Ministry has also reported sharing solutions, inventions, and two deaths due to COVID-19. stories in Arabic, with its aim being Qatar Foundation The deceased aged 70 and 79 were receiving to place ideas that can change per- the necessary medical care, said the Ministry. All ceptions, benefit societies, and bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chair- and beyond.” the world to new and diverse audi- new cases have been introduced to isolation and inspire others into the international person and CEO of Qatar Foun- Chris Anderson, Head of TED, ences, magnifying their reach and are receiving necessary healthcare according to spotlight. dation, said: “Language is more said: “We are thrilled to partner impact. High-quality content pro- their health status. The creation of TEDinArabic than just a means of communi- with Qatar Foundation to bring duced in Arabic will be amplified The Ministry further said that measures to reflects Qatar Foundation’s (QF) cation; it influences the way we ideas from Arabic-speaking regions by the initiative, which will tackle COVID-19 in Qatar have succeeded in flat- commitment to preserving and cel- think and how we frame our to the world. include an idea search stretching tening the curve and limiting the spread of the ebrating the richness of the Arabic perceptions on a subconscious “We at TED have always valued across the Middle East with virus. The number of daily new cases and hos- language and promoting its level. the power of delivering talks in selected ideas being celebrated at pital admissions has gradually declined over the enduring relevance to the world, “With TEDinArabic, I hope we one’s native language, and the events across the region in 2021. past few weeks. and to providing platforms for can continue the process of ampli- nuance and richness that comes The idea search will see 16 The Ministry has also said that Qatar has one people to share their knowledge, fying ideas from our region to a with doing so — the TEDinArabic Arabic speakers being selected to of the lowest COVID-19 death rates in the world, perspectives, and ideas. global audience in a language that initiative is an important step in that give TED Talks at a flagship event as a result of Qatar’s young population, proactive TED is a non-profit organi- is synonymous with innovation and journey. As we bring this program in Doha in 2022, which will mark testing to identify cases early, expanding hospital zation devoted to ‘Ideas Worth new thinking. We are proud to be to life, together with Qatar Foun- the culmination of the partnership capacity, especially intensive care to ensure all Spreading’, and the partnership partnering with TED, with whom dation, we are grateful for the and bring the TED conference patients receive the medical care they need, pro- with QF is built on a collective rec- we share the belief that everyone’s support of an organization that experience to the heart of the tecting the elderly and those with chronic dis- ognition that everyone can make mind and voice can make a dif- shares our passion and dedication Middle East, showcasing the eases. However, the Ministry has emphasized on a difference to the world through ference, as together we aim to build to education and ideas.” boldest and most inspiring ideas the importance of taking precautions against the power of ideas. a new culture of idea-generation TEDinArabic will spread the to emerge from the Arabic- COVID-19. `P2 Her Excellency Sheikha Hind that stretches across the Arab world ideas of Arabic speakers throughout speaking world. `P2 02 HOME TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020

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‘Doha Declaration has proven effective and OFFICIAL NEWS Amir condoles with Cote d’Ivoire achieved outcome in support of UN Agenda’ President QNA — DOHA Al Mansouri affirmed the commitment of DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Qatar has confirmed that the Qatar to continue working with the United Hamad Al Thani held yesterday via global programme to implement Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to build on telephone a conversation with H E the Doha Declaration issued by President of Cote d’Ivoire Alassane the 13th United Nations Congress the achievements of the global programme to Ouattara. During the phone call, on Crime Prevention and implement the Doha Declaration and continue H H the Amir offered condolences Criminal Justice in 2015, has on the death of Prime Minister proven its effectiveness and to contribute to the implementation of the Amadou Gon Coulibaly.-QNA achieved the highest possible 2030 Agenda for sustainable development outcome in support of the 2030 Amir congratulates Agenda for Sustainable Devel- goals at all levels. opment of the United Nations as President the outbreak of the coronavirus provided by one country in the end of his speech, the com- of Montenegro (COVID-19) did not prevent the history of the UN Office. This syn- mitment of Qatar to continue programme from continuing its chronisation confirms the fore- working with the United Nations DOHA: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin work. sight of the political leadership Office on Drugs and Crime to Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Amir This came in a speech of the of the State of Qatar and its belief build on the achievements of the H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad State of Qatar, delivered by H E Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri in global solidarity when it global programme to implement Al Thani sent yesterday cables of Ambassador of the State of Qatar decided to transform the Doha the Doha Declaration and con- congratulations to H E President to the Federal Republic of Austria its emphasis on seeking to of the European Association of Declaration and the goals of the tinue to contribute to the imple- Milo Dukanovic of the Republic of and the permanent represent- implement comprehensive pol- judges, that the Doha Declaration 2030 Agenda for Sustainable mentation of the 2030 Agenda Montenegro on the occasion of his ative of the State of Qatar to the icies and programmes that was built on the close interde- Development into action pro- for sustainable development country’s Statehood Day. Prime United Nations and international promote socio-economic devel- pendence and mutual impact of grammes for community pros- goals at all levels. Minister and Minister of Interior organisations in Vienna, H E opment and provide support to sustainable development and the perity and the promotion of His Excellency called on H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri, other member states in their rule of law. Its motto was to inte- world peace. other countries to work with a Abdulaziz Al Thani also sent a cable via video conference, during the endeavours to this end. grate crime prevention and His Excellency reviewed the shared responsibility spirit and of congratulations to Prime Minister meeting of the United Nations His Excellency pointed out, criminal justice into the broader achievements of the Global Pro- support the activities and pro- of the Republic of Montenegro H E Office On Drugs and Crime during the meeting that was United Nations agenda in order gramme during the past five grammes of the Office to achieve Dusko Markovic on the occasion of (UNODC) in Vienna on the activ- attended by a number of deputy to address social and economic years, and said that the sus- goals of the aforementioned his country’s Statehood Day. -QNA ities of the Global Programme ministers and officials from dif- challenges, strengthen the rule tainable development plan agenda for the sake of rule of law, under the slogan “Transforming ferent countries, comprising the of law at the national and inter- pledged to ensure no one will be justice, equality, tolerance, Policies into Actions”. Deputy Minister of Justice and national levels. left behind, and the global pro- openness and social inclusion for His Excellency said that the Public Security of the Republic His Excellency pointed out gramme to implement the Doha all, and to refrain from enacting Qatari-US Working member states of the United of El Salvador, the Deputy Min- that the implementation of the Declaration achieved this goal in and implementing any unilateral Nations unanimously adopted ister of Education, Science and United Nations sustainable a practical way when it reached economic, financial or com- Group holds the Doha Declaration a few Technology of the Republic of El development agenda in 2016 about 2 million people from 192 mercial measures that are incon- meeting to enhance months before the adoption of Salvador, the Deputy Minister of began during the same year of countries, and more than 55,000 sistent with international law and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Public Security of the Ministry of the launch of the Doha Decla- people benefited from more than the Charter of United Nations and cooperation Development, and the Doha Dec- Interior of the Republic of Peru ration Global Programme which 500 activities of support and hinder the full economic and laration had its forward-looking and the judge of the Court of is funded by the State of Qatar, capacity building. social development of QNA — DOHA vision in support of this plan and Appeal in Porto and the President the largest funding programme Al Mansouri affirmed, at the countries. The Qatari-US Working Group held a meeting via video conferencing tech- Al Tarfa Intersection opened to nology to discuss aspects of joint cooperation between the two sides, within the framework of the previously traffic after upgrading works signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the THE PENINSULA — DOHA field of work and combating human trafficking. The Public Works Authority The meeting was ‘Ashghal’ yesterday announced cochaired by Assistant the completion of upgrading Undersecretary for Labour works of Al Tarfa Intersection Affairs at the Ministry of and its infrastructure service Administrative Devel- utilities, in addition to the opment, Labour and Social construction of new service Affairs Mohammed Hassan roads. Al Obaidli, and Deputy The recently completed Undersecretary, US intersection and roads have Department of Labour been opened to traffic, as part Martha Newton. A lineup of QSRSN Chairman Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani of the Road Improvement officials from both sides Works in Various Areas of attended the meeting. Greater Doha Project - Phase During the meeting, the QSRSN, Al Shafallah Center five. two sides reviewed the steps Engineer Essa Sultan Al Al Tarfa Intersection has significantly enhanced the traffic flow taken by concerned author- Hillabi, the Project Engineer in and reduced the congestion. ities in both countries organise Filografi workshop the Roads Projects Department regarding precautionary at ‘Ashghal’ highlighted the Eng Al Hillabi also explained and luminaires. The local measures to counter QNA — DOHA The workshop aimed importance of Al Tarfa Inter- that the completion of the Qatari component used on the COVID-19. section since the recently upgrading works on Al Tarfa project has reached 80 The meeting also dis- Qatar Society for at providing persons opened intersection and street Intersection has significantly percent. cussed joint activities and Rehabilitation of Special with disabilities provides direct link to Al Tarfa enhanced the traffic flow and Further to upgrading the projects of both sides and Needs (QSRSN) organised a with a set of skills, Street, Jeryan Nejaima Street reduced the congestion in the intersection, a total 2.3km of exchanging experiences, remote workshop on Filografi, as well as the street leading to area especially that the project road works and the con- according to the fields of which is the art of wires and developing their Wadi Al Banat area known as aimed at improving the traffic struction of new service roads, cooperation agreed upon in nails. The workshop was held mental and muscular Leawaina Street which accom- flow and increasing the the project’s scope of works awareness, training and in cooperation with Al modate significant traffic vehicular capacity. also included the installation learning about the best ways Shafallah Center for Persons abilities. volume. Engineer Al Hillabi indi- of a new lighting system and and methods to raise com- with Disability, which He pointed out that the cated that in line with the the upgrade of infrastructure munity’s awareness of laws operates under the umbrella specific shape or plate and intersection directly serves Public Works Authority’s utility services. and legislations in labour of Qatar Foundation for Social how to choose colours to several important educational support to local manufacturers Infrastructure services’ affairs and to combat human Work. create tools and panels that institutions such as Qatar Uni- and in line with Ta’heel initi- enhancement works com- trafficking. The workshop aimed at are easy to be implemented versity, Doha Institute for ative which was launched by prised the upgrade of the At the end of the meeting, providing persons with by people with various types Graduate Studies and the the Authority in 2017, local surface and storm water the two sides emphasised the disabilities with a set of skills, of disabilities. College of Arts and Sciences. He materials and manufacturers drainage and the TSE lines in need to continue holding developing their mental and On this occasion, also stated that Al Tarfa Inter- relied on for most of the addition to protecting elec- meetings to discuss devel- muscular abilities, linking Chairman of QSRSN Sheikh section provides a link to Jeryan project’s work. material sup- tricity and telecommunications opments in the implemen- them with the national Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani Nejaima area and Wadi Al plied from local manufacturers services’ lines and upgrading tation of the signed memo- heritage and teaching them praised the spirit of Banat area as well as facilitating included sewage, surface water water lines. The road was also randum of understanding how to make distinctive cooperation between Al access to Abdullah bin Khalifa and rain water drainage pipes, equipped by directional signs and agreements between the paintings through nails, wires Shafallah Center and the Stadium and Doha Golf Club. in addition to lighting poles and road markings. two sides. and colours, in addition to QSRSN for the service of investing their free time. persons with disabilities in the During the interactive State, saying that such workshop, fine artist Nada distinguished and fruitful Qatar registers over Qatar Foundation Othman Seddik, a specialist partnerships between the at the association’s association and other bodies educational and qualification working in the disability field 100,000 recoveries centre, explained how to use unite the efforts aiming and TED launch strings and nails to draw a to achieve a decent and safe life for from COVID-19 persons with TEDinArabic disabilities, and FROM PAGE 1 guarantee the FROM PAGE 1 improvement of the “Even though restrictions are being lifted, and numbers are Through its partnership with QF, TED will also build a custom performance declining, this does not mean that the COVID-19 pandemic is digital destination to serve as a vault for TEDinArabic’s content and services finished in Qatar – every day between 50 and 100 people are library. This library will house content focusing on topics of the provided to admitted to hospital with moderate to severe COVID-19 greatest relevance to the Arabic-speaking world, including blog them and symptoms,” the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said. articles, TED-Ed video lessons, and custom video content. benefit the “Unless we follow all precautionary measures, we may The impact of TEDinArabic will endure after the partnership exchange of experience a second wave of the virus and see numbers between QF and TED concludes in 2022, with its website and experiences increasing – there are already signs of this happening in other content remaining live and accessible in order to continue sparking among various countries around the world. Now more than ever, we must the imagination of Arabic speakers everywhere and empowering institutions. be careful and protect the most vulnerable.” them to keep sharing their ideas. TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020 HOME 03

Qatar stresses protection of Launch of TEDinArabic lauded women during THE PENINSULA — DOHA effort to revive the historical Qatar is playing in promoting role of the Arabic language, and preserving the Arabic conflicts Key Qatari personnel as it is a constant component language. Collaborating with QNA — GENEVA endorsed and lauded the of our identity. This part- global partners in creating a launch of TEDinArabic by nership between Qatar Foun- platform in Arabic to spread The State of Qatar stressed Qatar Foundation (QF) in dation and TED supports ideas across various aspects yesterday the importance of partnership with TED, efforts to preserve identity of knowledge contributes protecting women and girls and yesterday. and the Arabic language as greatly to the prosperity of guaranteeing their rights during TEDinArabic is TED’s first well as to confirm its capacity Arabic language, one of the crises resulting from conflicts initiative to focus on sharing to absorb ideas in various dis- six primary languages of the and disasters. solutions, inventions and ciplines of literature, sciences United Nations,” said Al This came in the statement stories in the Arabic language. and the arts. Ansari. of the State of Qatar read out by Minister of State and Pres- “We are confident that “Despite the huge strides Third Secretary in Qatar’s Mis- ident of Qatar National this new platform, TEDi- that Arabic content has sions to the United Nations in Library H E Dr Hamad bin nArabic, will mark an achieved, thanks to infor- Geneva Talal Al Naama, in the Abdulaziz Al Kuwari has said important stage in expanding mation and communications annual discussion on women’s that TED has been considered the circulation of the Arabic technology and audio/visual human rights as part of the 44th to be among the most distin- language and communicating regular session of the Human guished initiatives of its kind its translation of human expe- Rights Council. He said the suf- since its establishment in rience in various disciplines. fering of women compounds 1985. It will achieve wide reso- during such times, during their “It has strengthened the nance, response, and interest limited access to basic services belief that ideas have the from all Arabic speakers, not such as education and ability to change our thinking only in Qatar and the Arab healthcare, among others. patterns, our behaviour, and world, but also worldwide, so He added that women pay even our world. It has become Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library that the Arabic language the heaviest prices during times an intellectual, cultural, and H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari remains active and alive,” of armed conflicts and violence scientific phenomenon that said Al Kuwari. they are subjected to. resonates throughout the Aysha Al Ansari, Head of He highlighted the lack of world. Although its talks have TEDinArabic is TED’s first initiative to focus Heritage Collections at Qatar security, restriction of been firstly in English for on sharing solutions, inventions and stories National Library, has said that movement, and other burdens many years, it has never- the Arabic language is one of related to taking care of the theless managed to success- in the Arabic language. Minister of State and the most expressive and pro- family as a result of losing their fully overcome language and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr found languages in the world, breadwinner as other reasons. discipline barriers,” he said. characterised by the beauty He called on protecting “Qatar National Library is Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari has said that of its words and women by enhancing account- delighted that Qatar Foun- TED has been considered to be among the most pronunciation. ability and better monitoring of dation and TED have part- distinguished initiatives of its kind since its But what distinguishes it the violations. nered to create a platform for further is that it has not the Arabic language. It is a establishment in 1985. changed throughout the ages, Aysha Al Ansari, Head of Heritage partnership that illustrates which is testament to the Collections at Qatar National Ministry of Awqaf the meaning of strengthening strength of our heritage and Library bridges of communication with ancient originality as is ences,” he added. the progress of our nations, distributes with cultural initiatives, and the case in the Arabic For more than 1,000 our civilisation, and our media, there are still many opening up horizons for language'. years, the Arabic language has ancient culture. Many of the challenges facing our lan- third batch of exchanging ideas and expe- “This partnership will add been the primary language of efforts being made by Qatar guage, and Arabic content still riences in the context of cul- a new dimension to the pros- human knowledge in the National Library, and its Her- needs to be promoted through food baskets tural diversity. And it rein- perity of the Arabic language fields of thought, belief, liter- itage Library, aim to preserve more initiatives and forces the importance of the which is being currently wit- ature, philosophy, science, our Arabic language and its partnerships. QNA — DOHA Arabic language in our world, nessed throughout cyber- astronomy, medicine, proud heritage, which is rep- “Through Qatar Founda- echoes the German poet space, as international news- pharmacy, and engineering. resented in manuscripts, doc- tion’s partnership with TED, The Ministry of Endowments Johann Wolfgang van papers, news agencies, web- It was, and still is, the incu- uments, and books across focused on the Arabic lan- (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, Goethe’s statemen: 'It is pos- sites and magazines are bator of our heritage, and it various fields of knowledge. guage, we will move closer to represented by the General sible that there is no language launching Arabic-language remains, for us, a homeland “The partnership between achieving that continued Department of Endowments, in which thought, word and platforms in order to reach of knowledge. Qatar Foundation and TED prosperity of this language,” announced the distribution of a character can be harmonised out to Arabic-speaking audi- “We must make every reflects the leading role that she added. third batch of food baskets for needy families in the State of Qatar affected by the corona- virus (COVID-19). ‘Our World Is Burning’ The Ministry of Awqaf has been keen on supporting Hifz Al Naema Center and the fam- exhibition reopens ilies registered with it, which reached nearly 1,500 families RAYNALD C RIVERA societal transformations in the with more than 6,000 indi- THE PENINSULA Middle East in the context of viduals as it provided them with global crisis of political debate integrated food baskets, in “Our World Is Burning,” a and environmental fragility.” addition to cooperating with contemporary art exhibition Qatari artists Bouthayna Al Widam company to distribute presented in line with Qatar- Muftah and Faraj Daham are meat to the these families. France 2020 Year of Culture, among the 30 contemporary On Eid Al Fitr, the Ministry has reopened its doors to artists from the region whose distributed clothing to these visitors at the Palais de Tokyo works are being showcased at families and approximately in Paris, France. the important exhibition at 2,600 workers through the Running until September 13, Palais de Tokyo, the biggest management of Zakat Fund. A feature on Qatari artist Bouthayna Al Muftah in “Our World Is Burning” exhibition catalogue. RIGHT: the exhibition organised by the contemporary art museum in In this regard, Director- Cover of “Our World Is Burning” exhibition catalogue which is available for purchase through the French contemporary art centre Europe. General of the General Direc- PICS FROM MATHAF’S FACEBOOK PAGE. Palais de Tokyo in collaboration Al Muftah reinterprets the In-Q website. torate of Endowments Sheikh with Mathaf showcases a wide folkloric traditions of Qatar, an Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al array of artworks, majority of area once home to pearl divers The catalogue, written in practice and interpretation of encounter and appreciate one Thani stressed the keenness of which are from Mathaf’s which saw a period of unprec- French and English, showcases current events, with intro- another’s creativity. the Ministry of Endowments and collection. edented change in the latter work by the 30 contemporary ductory essays by the curator In this ninth annual pro- Islamic Affairs to develop food “Notre monte brûle” / “Our half of the 20th century with artists who explore the impact Abdellah Karroum, Mathaf gramme, the Qatar-France baskets and encourage Hifz Al World Is Burning” exhibition at the emergence of the oil of ongoing humanitarian and director and co-curator Fabien 2020 Year of Culture builds on Naema Center to reach through Palais de Tokyo in collaboration industry. Daham, on the other ecological crises in the Middle Danesi. strong, substantial, already this initiative to all families with Mathaf: Arab Museum of hand, pays homage to the East and beyond. Each year since 2012, Qatar existing ties between the two affected by the epidemic of the Modern Art has now re- migrant workers of Qatar in his The 192-page book features Museums has collaborated with nations to produce a series of coronavirus (COVID-19), opened,” Mathaf has announced paintings. over 100 artworks, mostly from a different nation to produce a experiences of remarkable stressing that the increase in the on its official social media For an in-depth experience the collection of Mathaf, specially curated Year of excitement including wide- number of beneficiaries of this accounts. of this exhibition, the accom- reflecting multiple perspectives Culture, promoting mutual ranging programme of exhibi- initiative, following the increase The exhibition “draws up a panying catalogue is available on the complexities of the last understanding across borders tions, festivals, bilateral in the number of beneficiaries fragmentary, sensitive map for purchase through In-Q’s decades. It also includes state- while providing opportunities exchanges, and events held in who have been registered at addressing the numerous website. ments by the artists on their for the people of each nation to both nations. Hifz Al Naema Center. Sidra Medicine performs endoscopic surgery on baby with misshaped skull

THE PENINSULA — DOHA led the endoscopic procedure ophthalmology; genetics; ENT therapy by the MDT clinic’s on Ahmed said: “It was critical and orthotics. The MDT surgery craniofacial/plastic team to Neurosurgeons at Sidra that Ahmed was transferred to clinic at Sidra Medicine is led manipulate the correct shape Medicine, a member of Qatar Sidra Medicine during the first by Dr. Mitch Stotland and Dr. of his skull. Within three Foundation, have performed few weeks of his life. Early Graeme Glass. The team also months from the day of his minimally invasive surgery on detection of his condition consulted Dr. Owase Jeelani, a endoscopy and with the help an infant born with a allowed us to use a minimally visiting surgeon from Great of his helmet, Ahmed now has congenital condition called invasive approach when he Ormond Street Hospital in a normal shaped head. scaphocephaly. was only two months old. London. Commenting on the care Scaphocephaly is a disorder “The earlier an endoscopic Ahmed’s endoscopy took Ahmed received at Sidra Med- which occurs when the two approach is performed on two hours, and involved icine, his parents said: “Our parietal bones of the skull are children with scaphocephaly, opening of the early suture as first moments with Ahmed prematurely fused together. It the better the result as it would well as two small incisions to were fraught with concern, as is characterised by a misshaped provide the best esthetic out- his scalp. Surgeons Dr. Al the doctors in the delivery long and narrow head. comes and lowest reoperation Kharazi and Dr. Ian Pople then room noticed his misshaped Baby Ahmed was referred rate as well as minimal blood used a small lighted endoscope head right away. After going to Sidra Medicine when doctors loss when compared to tradi- to reconstruct Ahmed’s mis- through the initial assessments, noticed that his skull was tional surgery. The procedure shaped skull. we were then referred to Sidra growing in an elongated shape is harder to implement once Dr. Ian Pople, Division Medicine. and would require specialist the children are older than six Chief of Neurosurgery at Sidra “To have such world-class attention. Following a thorough months, as then we would have Medicine said, “We take great care at our doorstep is life- review of the options — tradi- to consider using an open- pride in the varied cutting-edge Ahmed with Dr. Ian Pople and Dr. Khalid Al Kharazi. changing. It saved us the time, tional open surgery versus the surgery approach, which in surgical techniques available resources and the challenges use of an endoscope — the some cases doesn’t allow for at Sidra Medicine, moving of taking him abroad for Multidisciplinary (MDT) sufficient correction of the towards more truly keyhole invasive approach to treat baby with his family in a matter of treatment. We are extremely surgery team at Sidra Medicine skull.” techniques with our specialised Ahmed was safer as it meant days.” grateful for the care that was went with the minimally Ahmed’s care was led by a endoscopic equipment. Our that there would be decreased Following the endoscopy, provided at the hospital — invasive endoscopic approach. multidisciplinary team of phy- priority is to ensure that our blood loss and a shorter oper- Ahmed was discharged after which has been a very positive Dr. Khalid Al Kharazi, sicians, surgeons and nurses young patients experience the ative time. Most importantly it only two nights, with the small experience particularly under Senior Paediatric Neuro- from neurosurgery; cranio- least amount of pain and dis- would allow Ahmed to be dis- incisions healed in a few days. the care of Dr. Khalid Al surgeon at Sidra Medicine who facial and plastic surgery; comfort. Taking a minimally charged earlier and back home He also underwent helmet Kharazi and Dr. Ian Pople.” 04 HOME TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020 Ooredoo launches environment protection campaign

THE PENINSULA — DOHA The campaign was beaches remain clean for the designed to encourage benefit of both marine life and Qatar’s leading telecommuni- those visiting to enjoy the best cations operator has announced beachgoers to take of nature. the launch of a new campaign responsibility of Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi, promoting protection of the Chief Operating Officer, environment. cleaning the beaches Ooredoo Qatar, said: “Sup- Ooredoo’s Beach Clean-up after their visits. porting initiatives that promote Campaign focuses on keeping protection of our environment Qatar’s beaches clean for both is a key focus of our corporate the marine environment and beachgoers to take responsi- social responsibility strategy, in those visiting, ensuring anyone bility of cleaning the beaches line with the United Nations paying a visit to one of the after their visits. Sustainable Development Goals, country’s many stunning Among who took part on the and we are proud to be working beaches leaves only sandcastles event were Ooredoo brand with Al Daayen Municipality to when they depart. ambassador Ali Bin Tawar and ensure we keep Qatar’s beaches The campaign kicked off on influencers including Ola Al clean and encourage everyone Sunday with the first beach Fares, Hanan El Amadi, Saleh using the beaches to share the clean-up at Sumaysimah Elayan, Amina El Musa, Abdulla responsibility. Beach. Al Mana, Hamad bin Nasser and We were incredibly Volunteers are seen during the Beach Clean-up campaign at Sumaysimah Beach. In collaboration between Khaled Al Rayyes, alongside pleased to see so many Ooredoo, Al Daayen Munici- popular public figure Shams Al Ooredoo volunteers out in with many beautiful beaches in Ooredoo on this initiative, At the end of the event, Al pality and Friends of Envi- Qassabi. force on Sunday, despite the Qatar, and all citizens and res- which we hope will encourage Daayen Municipality honoured ronment Center, dozens of vol- The Beach Clean-Up initi- heat, and we look forward to idents share a responsibility to everyone to think of the envi- Ooredoo for its prominent role unteers met at Sumaysimah ative was established in con- many more such events in the take care of them in order to ronment when they visit the in supporting communities and Beach during the first day of the junction with Al Daayen Munic- coming months.” preserve marine life and ensure beach and play their part to stakeholders in their efforts to campaign with a social media ipality, with both the telco Rashed Al Kharayein, we are all able to enjoy every- maintain cleanliness and protect and preserve the envi- hashtag of #LeaveOnlySand- operator and the Municipality Director of Al Daayen Munici- thing our beaches have to offer. promote protection of our ronment for future Castles designed to encourage pledging to ensure Qatar’s pality, said: “We are blessed We are delighted to work with environment.” generations. DFI hosts ‘First Cut Lab’ in special online edition MES students THE PENINSULA — DOHA documentary Places of the Soul is deeply committed to ele- excel in class (Qatar), which explores the vating promising voices and The Doha Film Institute (DFI) duality between modernity and talents from Qatar and the XII CBSE exam hosted a comprehensive ‘First tradition and nature and civili- region through our diverse Cut Lab’ in a special online sation through the filmmaker’s year-round training and devel- THE PENINSULA — DOHA edition which started on June journey to Antarctica with an opment programmes. We are 18, in a series of four main environmental and leadership proud to be part of a global MES Indian School produced sessions, each dedicated to one expedition. Khalifa Almarri’s network of organisations that excellent results in the Central select feature or short film. short narrative Olayan (Qatar), can extend access to the inter- Board of Secondary Education Designed to foster the a Qatari Film Fund project that nationally recognised First Cut (CBSE) Grade XII, Examination artistic potential of the selected thematises a Bedouin boy’s Lab to our community and held in March 2020. rough cuts and to increase the friendship with a camel calf, accelerate the success of A total of 499 students sales, festival and circulation was featured in the second standout projects ready to appeared for the examination. potential of the completed films, session. launch.” In the science stream, Abdul the workshops were open to The third session high- “This year’s selected films Rasheed Mohammed Ali film teams from Qatar or the lighted The Maiden’s Pond will become part of a pres- emerged as the school topper MENA region whose projects The online session of DFI’s First Cut Lab focusing on Khalifa Almarri’s (Lebanon, Qatar) by Bassem tigious collection of First Cut with 97.4 percent closely fol- were in different stages of short narrative “Olayan”. Breish, a feature narrative about Lab-supported debuts, many of lowed by Nafea Inayath and post-production. a strained mother-daughter which have gone on to premiere Sneha Mary Biju sharing the In line with the Institute’s one-to-one meetings and in renowned festival programmer relationship, while the fourth at international film festivals second position with 97.2 mission to support promising small groups via video-confer- and former TorinoFilmLab session focused on Jihan such as Cannes and the Ber- percent while Anjana C K and talents from the region, the encing platforms. At the end of artistic director as well as Kikhia’s Searching for Kikhia linale. More so, translating the Gaadha Vinukumar shared the intensive workshop offered the lab, creative teams received creator of the Pop Up Film Res- (USA, Libya, Lebanon, France, workshop experience into a third position with 96.8 percent. selected producer/director/ a written memo report that idency; Editor Mentors Ben- Qatar), tracing the steps of the digital format will open up new In the Commerce Stream, editor teams an opportunity to serves as a guideline for future jamin Mirguet and Sebastian daughter of a peaceful oppo- forms of collaboration between Athira Aravind and Meenakshi receive expert feedback on their edits and post-production of Sepúlveda; and Industry sition leader to Qaddafi and her our talented film teams and Gopikrishnan were the joint full rough cut from international their films. Advisers Sata Cissokho, Myriam mother’s 19-year search to find global mentors, whilst main- toppers of the school with 93.2 film advisors as well as a con- All projects for this year’s Sassine, Gudula Meinzolt and him. taining the creative spirit of skill percent followed by Eliza Mary sultant editor. Participants Lab received expert mentorship Wim Vanacker. Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, enhancement through lively Mathew in the second position engaged in discussions and from First Cut Lab creator and The first session focused on Chief Executive Officer of DFI, discussion and practical team with 92 percent and Roshini received direct feedback in Director Matthieu Darras, a Hamida Issa’s feature said: “The Doha Film Institute work,” she concluded. Ray Varghese with 90.6 percent in the third position. In the Humanities Stream, Hafsa Anjum topped the school with AMUAAQ organises walk 95.6 percent marks. and jog programme Bhavans students THE PENINSULA — DOHA activity that was missed by the perform well in AMUAAQ group during the Aligarh Muslim University COVID-19 pandemic. CBSE exam Alumni Association, Qatar AMUAAQ President, Dr. (AMUAAQ) organised recently Jaffery who works for the THE PENINSULA — DOHA a walk and jog programme for MoPH said this was organised its alumni members at Al Bidda to spread a positive message to The CBSE Results of Class XII Park. the communities and mark the has brought laurels to Bhavans It was first of its kind gath- success of the careful steps that as the students scored ering since the COVID-19 pan- the government of Qatar has excellent results in the CBSE demic, that followed all the taken in a phased set-up. He examination. Ministry of Public Health and highlighted the positive role the Gautham M Premchand Ministry of Interior guidelines. Ministry of Public Health, Min- topped the school with 95.8 The Ehteraz App was checked istry of Interior and Supreme percent followed by Christo for the green code for all committee for Crisis Man- Byju who got 94.6 percent and members, all had to use mask agement had played in con- Theekshika with 94 percent while walking (except jogging/ taining the pandemic and marks in science stream. exercising), social distancing of opening up care facilities across Karun Sam secured 85 3 metre was strictly followed Qatar to provide world class Fresh fish on sale percent and Fida Sameer with and the group moved in col- care to the population. 84.2 percent are top scorers in A fisherman arranging fresh crabs at Corniche Fish Market on Sunday. PIC: ABDUL BASIT/ THE PENINSULA lection of 10 members each. “Organising such event at commerce. Members of the AMUAAQ this time was essential to help invited the members of the maintain a good mental health Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Delhi for all its members. It will set to attend. Two key members of an example for the other com- Argentina football star Javier Mascherano JMI studied at both AMU and munities,” he added. JMI. Following the meet and The group was divided into to feature on @GA4Good Instagram Live greet, the group moved for a 10 members each group jogged short walk along the track at Al /walked while the other group THE PENINSULA —DOHA be viewed on the programme’s Instagram Bidda Park. exercised under the instruc- page here. The highlight of the pro- tions from the secretary of the Argentina football star Javier Mascherano Ahead of Mascherano’s appearance, gramme was a member of Indian Sports Center (pictured) will be the special guest on former NAC Breda, Nottingham Forest and AMUAAQ, a doctor at Al Khor Mohammad Habib un Nabi Thursday’s @GA4Good Instagram Live at Netherlands striker, Pierre van Hooijdonk Hospital biked to the event, who is a member and senior 9pm, Doha time (GMT +3). will be interviewed on @GA4Good at 4 PM adding a flair to the physical adviser at AMUAAQ. The current Estudiantes player will talk Doha time on Wednesday. The World- about the discipline and drive which has Coaches ambassador will talk about his helped him win a host of major honours motivations in football. during his glittering football career, the Generation Amazing Programmes Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy Director, Nasser Al Khori, said: “Javier (SC) said on its website. Mascherano is such a prominent figure in After making his name in the English football who, in addition to being a dom- Premier League with West Ham United and inant player for club and country, has done doing as a WorldCoaches ambassador. Liverpool, Mascherano joined Spanish some tremendous and admirable chari- Again, this is a cause close to Generation giants Barcelona, where he won five La Liga table work with NGOs off the pitch as well. Amazing. He does a brilliant job of reaching championships and two UEFA Champions This kind of commitment to the community youth through football coaching, so we are League titles. He also won 147 caps for is a crucial part of what Generation Amazing very excited about the line-up.” Argentina and helped his nation reach the does and I am sure that both our youth par- Last week, former Ajax and Netherlands 2014 FIFA World Cup final, where they lost ticipants and general audiences can take star Anouk Hoogendijk, who is also a 1-0 to Germany. so much from his incredible experience. WorldCoaches ambassador, spoke about Mascherano is the latest star to appear We are thrilled about hosting him this week gender equality, as well as her experiences on @GA4good since the programme to explore these topics and more.” in football, on @GA4good. Hoogendijk launched its online series. Previous guests Al Khori added: “It will also be inter- detailed her dream and determination as were Xavi Hernández, Samuel Eto’o, Cafu, esting for youth to hear about the important a youngster to play for Ajax – despite the Tim Cahill and others. All the star chats can work that Pierre van Hooijdonk has been lack of a women’s team at the time. TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020 GULF / MIDDLE EAST 05 Erdogan: Hagia Sophia is Turkey’s internal matter ANATOLIA — ANKARA “The final decision- by Friday prayers on July 24. Erdogan underlined that in Turkey’s president on Sunday maker on the status Libya, warlord Khalifa Haftar underlined that the Hagia of the Hagia Sophia and his supporters’ plans to Sophia’s status is an internal capture the North African coun- matter, urging other countries is the Turkish nation, try’s capital Tripoli failed thanks to respect the final decision of not others. This is to Turkey’s determination. He the country. pointed out that the war-torn “The final decision-maker our internal affair,” country’s internationally recog- on the status of the Hagia Recep Tayyip Erdogan nized government had managed Sophia is the Turkish nation, to remove Haftar’s forces from not others. This is our internal told Istanbul-based Tripoli in a short time. affair,” Recep Tayyip Erdogan journal Kriter. “The gains on the ground told Istanbul-based journal will hopefully herald peace and Kriter. tranquility in Libya,” said Erdogan stressed that other a foundation established by Erdogan, stressing Ankara’s countries should respect Tur- Ottoman Sultan Mehmet II, the support for Libya “in all areas, key’s decision, adding that the conqueror of Istanbul, and pre- from health, transportation to conversion of the iconic sented to the community as a infrastructure.” landmark from a mosque to a mosque — a status that cannot Turkey secured its rights museum in 1934 was “a painful be legally changed. and interests in the Eastern decision for our nation.” The Hagia Sophia was used Mediterranean via recent agree- He dismissed domestic and as a church for centuries under ments with Libya on military foreign criticism on the the rule of the Byzantine Empire. and security cooperation, as decision, saying they had “no It was turned into a mosque fol- well as maritime demarcation, value” in the courts. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with a picture of Hagia Sophia or Ayasofya in the background, lowing the conquest of Istanbul in Erdogan added. On Friday, a top Turkish delivers a televised address to the nation in Ankara, Turkey, on Friday. 1453. In 1935, the Hagia Sophia was He said Libya’s stabilisation court annulled a 1934 cabinet converted into a museum. Pres- would benefit not only Libya’s decree, which had turned Istan- museum. This verdict by the the way for its use again as a It ruled that the architec- ident Erdogan said the historical people, but also to the entire bul’s Hagia Sophia into a country’s Council of State paved mosque after 85 years. tural gem had been owned by complex will be ready for worship region. Kuwait reports 614 infections, Iran says COVID-19 death toll tops 13,000 three deaths AFP — TEHRAN refrained from enforcing full lockdowns to stop the pan- QNA — KUWAIT CITY Iran reported yesterday more demic’s spread. Official figures than 200 new coronavirus have shown an upward tra- The Kuwaiti health ministry fatalities that took the overall jectory in new confirmed cases yesterday announced 614 new toll in the Middle East’s dead- since early May, when Iran hit Coronavirus (COVID-19) infec- liest outbreak beyond 13,000. a near two-month low in daily tions in the past 24 hours, “Unfortunately, in the past recorded infections. raising the total number of 24 hours, we have lost 203 of The Iranian government infections to 55,508, with three our compatriots due to the made the wearing of masks people succumbing to the COVID-19 disease,” said health compulsory in closed public disease as the death toll ministry spokeswoman Sima spaces from July 4, including on reached 393. Sadat Lari. “Based on this figure, public transport. All the new cases were in the total number of victims has State television, whose pre- contact with previously reached 13,032,” she told a tele- senters now wear masks, said infected people or are being vised news conference. yesterday that police in Tehran investigated for sources of Lari said another 2,349 were stopping commuters infection, the Kuwaiti Health people had tested positive for without masks from entering Ministry’s spokesman Dr the virus, raising the overall the subway. Abdullah Al Sanad said in a figure in the country’s outbreak Authorities in Qom statement carried by Kuwait to 259,652. Iran has been strug- tightened controls in banks and News Agency. gling to contain the virus since administrative offices to ensure Al Sanad said that among announcing its first cases in the implementation of health the new COVID-19 cases were February — two deaths in the protocols, including mask- People comply with face mask wearing rule in public places in Tehran yesterday, as 203 more fatalities 378 Kuwaitis and 236 non- Shia city of Qom. wearing, Tasnim news agency over the last 24 hours raised the death toll in Iran to 13,032. Kuwaitis, pointing out that the The Islamic republic has reported yesterday. number of swabs conducted during the last 24 hours was 4,086, with the whole count of such examinations reaching No ‘operational restrictions’ 437,422. During the past 24 hours, on nuke programme: Iran 746 cases have recovered from the disease to bring the tally of ANATOLIA — TEHRAN stockpile was also reduced by recoveries to 45,356, the 98 percent. health ministry said. Iran does not face any “opera- However, following the The Omani Ministry of tional restrictions” on its unilateral US withdrawal from Health announced yesterday nuclear programme, the coun- the deal in May 2018 and re- 2,164 new cases of coronavirus try’s foreign ministry said imposition of sanctions, Iran (COVID-19), bringing the total yesterday on the 5th anni- gradually began to scale back number of positive cases in the versary of a landmark nuclear its commitments under the country to 58,179, in addition deal between Tehran and world deal. In January, Iran to 2 deaths, which brings the powers. announced that it no longer total number of deaths to 259 Speaking to reporters in considered itself bound by the and 37,257 recoveries. Tehran, ministry spokesman restrictions on its nuclear Oman News Agency (ONA) Sayed Abbas Mousavi said Iran program, moving back to the reported the Ministry as saying is making “steady progress” in pre-2015 nuclear enrichment in a statement that 146 cases nuclear enrichment after scheme. are in intensive care unit. reducing commitments to the In the past six months, Iran 2015 deal, also known as JCPOA. has gradually scaled up its Gunmen attack Mousavi said Iranian uranium enrichment process, nuclear program was “moving saying that it was “reversible” army in Lebanon, forward” under the aegis of depending on the actions of the Iran’s atomic energy organi- JCPOA signatories to salvage kill one soldier zation (AEOI) and in the deal. Last month, the UN accordance with the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA REUTERS — BEIRUT nuclear watchdog (IAEA)’s safe- detailed ways in which Iran had guards commitments and vol- “exceeded limits” agreed to Gunmen opened fire on untary implementation of the under the 2015 deal, calling on several army positions and a additional protocol. Tehran to “fully cooperate” patrol in Lebanon’s Baalbek Under the nuclear deal, Iran with IAEA investigation into region in the Bekaa Valley was required to restrict its “unreported nuclear activity” overnight, killing one soldier, nuclear activities and allow at two of its nuclear sites. the military command said in international inspections of its Iran reacted sharply to the a statement yesterday. nuclear sites, in return for resolution, saying it will neither “A number of armed men lifting of economic sanctions. grant access to the IAEA on fired at a patrol belonging to Tehran was allowed to “baseless allegations” nor back the army and military centres... install only 5,060 centrifuges down from its “principled posi- which led to the martyrdom at its main nuclear facility in tions”. It also vowed an “appro- of one of the soldiers,” it said. Natanz until 2026 and uranium priate response”. Houthis say they hit Saudi oil facility in drone, missile attack REUTERS — DUBAI intercepted or whether any- Sarea, a Houthi military thing was hit. spokesman. Yemeni Houthi forces hit a large Oil company Saudi “Additionally, the giant oil oil facility in the southern Saudi Aramco operates a facility in the Jizan industrial Arabian city of Jizan in drone and 400,000-barrel-per-day zone. The strike was accurate.” missile attacks overnight, a refinery in the Red Sea city of Khamis Mushait, Abha, Houthi military spokesman said. Jizan, which lies around 60km Jizan and Najran are all in The Saudi-led coalition from the Yemen border. southwest Saudi Arabia near fighting the Houthis said earlier Aramco declined to comment. the Yemen border. it had intercepted and “With many drones our Cross-border attacks by the destroyed four missiles and six armed forces targeted military Iran-aligned Houthi movement explosive drones fired by the aircraft, pilot accommodation have escalated since late May Houthis over the border and Patriot systems in Khamis when a truce prompted by the towards Saudi Arabia. Mushait, and other military coronavirus pandemic expired. There was no Saudi confir- targets at Abha, Jizan and In late June, missiles reached mation of where they were Najran airports,” said Yahya the Saudi capital Riyadh. 06 AFRICA TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020 Morocco reimposes Tangiers Nigeria doctors launch lockdown after virus spike strike amid pandemic AFP — LAGOS months; salaries which have AFP — RABAT Residents are only allowed to leave their remained unpaid at the homes “in cases of extreme necessity”, the Doctors in Nigeria’s largest city moment,” he said. Morocco yesterday announced Lagos began a three-day “Our members are putting a return to lockdown measures Interior Ministry said in a statement, adding warning strike yesterday over themselves on the line daily to in the northern port city of that “exceptional authorisation from local welfare and inadequate provide care, and we need to Tangiers to smother a new protective kits, but said medics do everything to protect our Nelson Mandela’s outbreak of the novel corona- authorities” would be required for movement handling coronavirus cases colleagues.” virus, weeks after easing within or beyond the city. would not be involved. The statement urged gov- daughter Zindzi dies nationwide restrictions. The industrial action is the ernment to provide enough The city of about a million latest in a string of stoppages personal protective equipment, AFP — JOHANNESBURG inhabitants was locked down the Interior Ministry said in a “prevent the spread of the by medics to hit Africa’s most prompt testing of health from yesterday at noon local statement, adding that “excep- virus” after “new infection populous nation as it struggles workers and insurance. Zindzi Mandela, the youngest time, with public transport sus- tional authorisation from local clusters” appeared, it said. to halt rising infections. Nigeria has so far recorded daughter of South Africa’s first pended, cafes and public spaces authorities” would be required The northern city, within Doctors under the auspices over 32,500 cases and 740 black president and anti- closed and movement for movement within or beyond sight of the Spanish coast on a of the Medical Guild Association deaths from the virus. apartheid icon Nelson Mandela restricted. Residents are only the city. clear day, has a vast port and is said they called the strike after Lagos, the country’s largest has died aged 59, her family allowed to leave their homes Authorities decided to a key economic hub linking the Lagos state government city of 20 million inhabitants, and President Cyril Ramaphosa “in cases of extreme necessity”, reimpose the measures to Africa with Europe and beyond. failed to meet demands for accounts for the bulk of the announced yesterday. Morocco had imposed strict additional pay and better cases. Daughter to Mandela and nationwide lockdown protection. More than 800 health Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, measures after recording its “The issue of COVID-19 workers have been infected by she was South Africa’s ambas- first COVID-19 cases in March. hazard allowances and the virus, according to the sador to Denmark at the time It began easing them in June inducement allowances... Nigeria Centre for Disease of her death. and has since reopened cafes approved by the federal gov- Control. “Ambassador Mandela and restaurants, allowing ernment to the doctors has not The Nigerian Medical Asso- passed away in the early hours domestic visitors to restart its been approved by Lagos gov- ciation — the country’s main of today, 13 July 2020, in a vital tourism sector. ernment to her doctors,” doctors body —has launched Johannesburg hospital,” Ram- Its borders remain closed leader Oluwajimi Sodipo said or threatened a series of strikes aphosa said in a statement. until further notice, except to in a statement. during the pandemic over The cause of her death was Moroccans and residents He said the stoppage welfare and safety. not immediately revealed. abroad, who will be able to would not include members Repeated governments in She had been designated return from Tuesday onwards. working in coronavirus iso- Africa’s biggest oil producer to become South Africa’s envoy But despite masks being lation wards despite a backlog have been accused of under- to Liberia after her stint in Moroccan municipal workers disinfecting a street in the southern mandatory in public, new in their wages. funding the health sector and Copenhagen, which started in port city of Safi, during a total lockdown ordered by the authorities localised outbreaks of the “Doctors working in experts warn it risks being 2015. The Mandela family following the discovery of several new cases of coronavirus at a disease have forced the COVID-19 isolation centres overwhelmed if virus cases released a brief statement fish canning factory there. shutdown of several cities. are still being owed two surge. announcing her death, which said she was survived by her children and grandchildren. Zindzi was born and raised DR Congo police fire tear gas to in Soweto and was educated both at home and in neigh- disperse protests over poll chief bouring Swaziland. She grew up while her REUTERS — KINSHASA opposition party alliance of father was incarcerated by the LAMUKA, led a march of thousands, apartheid regime for 27 years. Thousands of opposition activists a witness said. Like her parents, she was marched across Democratic At least three people died in involved in the liberation Republic of Congo’s capital Kinshasa nationwide protests over Malonda’s struggle and was an active yesterday in renewed protest appointment last week. member of the African against the nomination of the Malonda was a senior member National Congress (ANC) youth election commission’s new head. of CENI during the 2018 election movement. Demonstrators braved rain which was marred by accusations One of her most prominent and a ban on protests because of the commission tampered with moments was in 1985 when the COVID-19 outbreak to voice results to deny victory to she read out — in front of a their opposition to the proposed LAMUKA’s candidate Martin huge crowd of ANC supporters appointment of Ronsard Malonda Fayulu. at a Soweto stadium— a letter as president of the Independent “We do not want Ronsard in which her father rejected an National Electoral Commission Malonda at the head of the CENI, he offer of release from the then (CENI). is the driving force behind electoral apartheid president, P.W. Critics in Congo say Malonda is cheating,” said a LAMUKA supporter Botha. At the time Botha had too close to former President Joseph named Edmond, who declined to offered to free Mandela from Kabila, who still wields strong give his full name. prison on condition he influence, and say his oversight of Last week LAMUKA in a A demonstrator holds a sign reading “the people always win” as opposition activists march renounced the anti-apartheid a contested 2018 election was statement called Malonda an during a renewed protest against the nomination of Ronsard Malonda as president of the violence and protests. problematic. “agent” of Kabila’s FCC political Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of That letter, which she read Police used tear gas to disperse alliance, and demanded a financial Congo, yesterday. dressed in yellow and black — crowds near parliament and in the and operational audit of CENI. the trademark colours her east of the capital, where Jean- The last month has seen rising between supporters of President Felix Tsh- Kabila, who maintains extensive power father had adopted as a Pierre Bemba, a senior figure in the tensions in the ruling coalition isekedi and those of his predecessor Joseph through his parliamentary majority. statesman — “reinvigorated the values and principles of the struggle”, according to another anti-apartheid icon, retired Ivory Coast Vice-President Daniel Kablan Duncan resigns archbishop Desmond Tutu. “For the 27 years that AFP — ABIDJAN read by chief of staff Patrick alliance before joining the tribute to a great servant of the Nelson Mandela was Achi. opposition. state, a man of power and com- imprisoned, his family— wife... Ivory Coast’s Vice-President “After several conversa- A veteran figure of Ivorian mitment,” the statement added. and daughters Zindzi and Daniel Kablan Duncan tions, the latest of which took politics, Kablan Duncan served His departure was Zenani — played a critical role (pictured), has stepped down, place on July 7, the president as foreign minister from 2011-12 announced just five days after symbolising the humanity and the presidency said yesterday, accepted (it) and on July 8 and then as prime minister in the shock death of Coulibaly, 61, steadfastness of the anti- an announcement that comes signed the decree ending Mr charge of economy and finance a popular figure seen as Ouat- apartheid struggle,” said the on the heels of the sudden death Kablan Duncan’s duties.” from 2012-17. tara’s anointed successor for Tutu Foundation. Paying tribute of Prime Minister Amadou Gon Rumours that Kablan In January 2017, he became elections due in October. to Zindzi’s “unshakeable resolve Coulibaly on July 8. Duncan would be leaving office the first vice-president in Ivory Coulibaly had just returned of our fight for freedom”, Ram- Kablan Duncan, 77, “handed have circulated for several days. Coast’s history, taking up a post to Ivory Coast after a two- aphosa offered his condolences his resignation to the president He has traditionally been created under a new consti- month stay in France, where he on the loss of “a fearless political on personal grounds on Feb- seen as close to President he is a member of a party that tution adopted in 2016. received a coronary stent to activist who was a leader in her ruary 27”, it said in a statement Alassane Ouattara, even though was once part of his political Ouattara “would like to pay alleviate heart problems. own right”. Kenya wildlife reserves threatened as tourists stay away AFP — TALEK, KENYA exclusively upon tourism for season. Nalokiti Sayialel nor- their livelihood. mally sells bead necklaces and In the majestic plains of the In a unique model set up to bracelets to tourists passing Maasai Mara, the coronavirus engage local communities in through. pandemic spells economic tourism, enabling them to see “It’s been three months that disaster for locals who earn a the value of wildlife and thus I haven’t sold anything,” the living from tourists coming to protect it, the Maasai now get 45-year-old said. see Kenya’s abundant wildlife. revenue from renting their land “This is terrible. Everything Even before the virus to form private wildlife is stuck. Everything is shut arrived in Kenya mid-March, conservancies. down. (I have) never seen tourism revenues had plum- Some work as cooks, guides something like that”, said tour meted, with cancellations and security guards in the guide Petro Nautori who has coming in from crucial markets lodges while others give tours had no work since January. such as China, Europe and the of their traditional homes or sell The Maasai Mara national United States. homemade crafts to tourists. reserve, run by the Narok According to the tourism People in Talek, a dusty county government, extends to ministry, the sector has lost town situated at one of the the north with several pri- $750m this year —roughly half entrances to the Maasai Mara vately-managed conservancies of the total revenue in 2019. national reserve, are gloomily renting land from the Maasai “We were fully booked in June buckling down, hoping for who in exchange do not graze but now we have zero bookings. better days. Kenya has their cattle or settle there. Nothing. It’s terrible,” said announced international flights This model has since 2005 Jimmy Lemara, 40, the manager will resume on August 1, but the allowed the doubling of the of an eco-lodge in the private high season is already lost. habitat for wildlife in this area. A train steward wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), waits for passengers to board the Ol Kinyei conservancy. “Since December, work has On average, each land Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train in Nairobi, Kenya, yesterday, after the Kenyan government started In the Maasai Mara, one of been extremely low, and now owner earns $220 per month, easing the lockdown restrictions following the outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus in the country, and Africa’s most highly-rated we’re in survival mode hoping far more than the minimum allowed passenger trains to resume operations. wildlife reserves located in the to make 150 to 200 shillings wage in the area. However like vast flat plains of the Great Rift ($1.4 to $1.9) a day, to be able to other conservancies, Ol Kinyei cancelled their holidays. The precious livestock to earn about 12,000 shillings to put on Valley, the local Maasai com- buy a meal,” said Ibrahim is struggling and has agreed to salaries of lodge employees money. “Because we’re getting top of what I’m getting to keep munity, traditional herders who Sameri, 38, whose small only pay half the usual rent to have also been cut by half. little and it’s not enough to me going,” said Julius Sanare, make up 2.5 percent of the pop- mechanic workshop can gen- the Maasai, after having to pay Some Maasai families are sustain the family for a living, I 41, head chef at the eco-lodge ulation, now depend almost erate up to $30 a day in the high back deposits to tourists who having to turn to selling their had to sell two goats worth in Ol Kinyei. TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020 ASIA 07 Malaysia PM wins test of support, ousts Speaker AP — KUALA LUMPUR Lawmakers engaged in heated debate over Muhyiddin’s unprecedented proposal to Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin narrowly replace the house speaker with his own won a motion to remove the candidate. The government secured 111 votes speaker of parliament yesterday, scraping through the against 109 for the opposition. One lawmaker first test of his support nearly was absent and another abstained as he five months after taking power. presided over the session. The move came as par- liament resumed after months of delay because of the corona- both sides are very close in is nominated by Muhyiddin’s virus pandemic. terms of numbers and that government. I can bet that The success of the motion Muhyiddin’s government is not Mahathir will not to stand a could thwart the opposition’s stable,” Chin said. chance in getting rid of Muhy- bid for a no-confidence vote Muhyiddin’s legitimacy has iddin,” Chin said. “Muhyiddin is against Muhyiddin, analysts been challenged by the oppo- now in a much stronger political said. sition since he was sworn in on position after this.” Lawmakers engaged in March 1 after a weeklong During the debate, gov- heated debate over Muhyiddin’s political crisis. Muhyiddin erning lawmakers said it was unprecedented proposal to pulled his ethnic Malay party normal procedure to appoint replace the house speaker with out of the governing alliance, new officers aligned with the his own candidate. triggering its collapse. new government. But Mahathir The government secured 111 He formed a Malay-centric said the speaker should be votes against 109 for the oppo- government with the oppo- someone who is neutral. sition. One lawmaker was sition, including the party of ex- He said Muhyiddin’s move Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin attending a parliamentary session, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday. absent and another abstained Prime Minister Najib Razak, was unconstitutional because as he presided over the session. who is on trial on multiple graft a replacement can only be “The vote suggests that charges. made if the speaker dies or the been bribed to switch sides. The to replace former senior judge introduce a motion to replace Muhyiddin’s government has Then Prime Minister seat is vacant, or after a general opposition has also recently Mohamad Ariff Mohamad Yusof him with a governing party the numbers to stay in power. Mahathir Mohamad resigned in election. failed to agree on who their new as the new house speaker. lawmaker. Replacing the speaker is crucial protest of the plan and filed a The 95-year-old Mahathir, prime minister candidate Azhar formerly was the Election Mohamad Ariff told because it’s the speaker who motion of no-confidence a two-time prime minister, was should be, with Mahathir Commission chairman under reporters later that his removal decides if a vote of no-confi- against his former party ally. heckled by government law- pushing for a candidate from Mahathir but quit the post to was extraordinary and may dence can go ahead,” said James Chin said the speaker makers who said he shouldn’t East Malaysia and his former take up his new role. have set a new precedent in the Chin, director of the Asia replacement suggested par- have resigned in late alliance opting for Anwar Nga Kor Ming, an opposition Commonwealth. Institute at University of Tas- liament cannot act as an February. Ibrahim, who was slated to politician who was one of two “Any speaker who becomes mania in Australia. effective check and balance Mahathir earlier claimed he succeed Mahathir previously. deputy speakers, later quit in a speaker for the government “The vote also confirms against Muhyiddin. has the support of a majority of Lawyer Azhar Azizan Harun solidarity with Mohamad Ariff only is not a proper speaker,” what we know already, that is “Given that the new speaker lawmakers but that some have was later sworn-in yesterday before Muhyiddin could he said. Over 28,500 virus cases in India in 24 hours Philippines sees region’s ANATOLIA — NEW DELHI 62.93 percent from earlier 61.53 23 days later, and another continuously dipping. With 1,573 percent . A total of 19,235 people 100,000 was added 15 days later, fresh cases and 37 deaths, the biggest daily rise With 28,701 new cases in the last recovered in the last 24 hours, taking the total count to over total tally in the state stands at 24 hours, India yesterday saw the according the official figures. 300,000. 112,494. The state has shown a in coronavirus deaths biggest surge in COVID-19 cases “India’s clinical protocol has India now has 1,218 dedi- recovery rate of 80 percent. for the fifth day in a row, the focused on early detection cated COVID-19 hospitals, 2,705 With another spike in new REUTERS — MANILA The government Health Ministry data showed. through widespread testing, sur- coronavirus health care centres, cases as 4,244 more infections The country’s total tally of veillance, prompt triaging, and and 10,301 virus care centres. have been registered, the third The Philippines reported and several large infections rose to 878,254 as the clinical management of cases. The worst-hit western state worst-hit southern state of Tamil Southeast Asia’s biggest daily hospitals in the total death toll climbed to 23,174 This has resulted in one of the of Maharashtra reported the Nadu tally has risen to 138,470. jump in COVID-19 deaths with 492 more deaths. lowest case fatality rates of 2.66 highest number of new corona- A total of 1,966 people have died yesterday and warned of more capital Manila said The total number of cases in percent ,” said Health Minister virus cases at 7,827 in a single of the virus in the state. The spike fatalities ahead, as authorities critical care capacity the country includes 301,609 Harsh Vardhan during his visit day, third single-day spike. The in COVID-19 cases has increased scrambled to verify thousands had been reached, active cases, 553,471 cured/dis- to a COVID-9 facility in Delhi on state currently has 103,813 active the demand for pulse oximeters, of suspected cases and pressure charged/migrated. The recovered Sunday. However, the active case cases of the total 254,427, and but the Indian manufacturers grows on hospitals after the adding to fears of its cases now exceed active cases by mark has been steadily 10,289 deaths. have raised a concern that due easing of a lockdown. over-stretched health over 240,000. With the new increasing, according to the data. The national capital of Delhi to no customs duty on medical The government and several recoveries, the country’s It reached 100,000 on June 4, is the third worst-affected state devices, the market is getting large hospitals in the capital sector being deluged recovery rate has now grown to then went past 200,000 mark in the country with numbers flooded with cheap imports. Manila said critical care capacity by the contagion. had been reached, adding to fears of its over-stretched health Concern over sector being deluged by the our official death count,” Health contagion. Undersecretary Maria Rosario The health ministry reported Vergeire told a news con- new Sydney 162 new deaths that were con- ference, adding that efforts to firmed on Sunday plus another speed up data collection would cluster as 65 yesterday, with 2,960 addi- mean greater numbers being tional infections. The Philippines reported in the coming days. Australia virus over the past week has reported Presidential spokesman higher daily infections than Harry Roque described the out- cases surge Indonesia, which has Southeast break as an “intensifying chal- Asia’s highest number of deaths lenge” and said hospital occu- AFP — SYDNEY and cases. pancy in Manila had jumped to Philippine COVID-19 infec- 70 percent from 48 percent a Sydney residents were warned tions have more than tripled to week ago due to a spike in cases. yesterday to put the brakes on 57,006 since June 1 when Two of Manila’s biggest partying as a new coronavirus restrictions started to ease to private hospitals declared on cluster emerged at a city club on allow some public transport, Monday they were at full the heels of a major outbreak in restaurants and malls to reopen, capacity. Melbourne. in a bid to restart an economy “Right now, the critical bed Three clubs in Sydney and its decimated by some of the capacity especially for the surrounds were closed after world’s strictest and longest intensive care units is already being linked to outbreaks or curbs on movement and in the danger zone,” Health failing to comply with social dis- commerce. Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega tancing requirements, while A medical worker tests a woman in her car at a coronavirus testing station at the Crossroads Hotel, Although the Philippines has told reporters. other events were under inves- in Sydney, yesterday. ramped up testing lately, the Manila remains the centre tigation with Australia on edge week of triple-digit increases. have been gradually eased in isolation at an army base in rural 926,252 recorded represents of the outbreak, but Cebu city is over a resurgence of the virus. New South Wales police recent weeks as the number of New South Wales. less than 1 percent of the 107 becoming a new hotspot with a The new cluster emerged assistant commissioner Tony infections dwindled. The state’s police minister million population. 10th of the country’s infections. after Melbourne entered a six- Cooke yesteday slammed the At least 21 infections have David Elliott warned that if the The health ministry said It has since June 16 been under week lockdown on Thursday, “moronic behaviour of people at now been linked to a growing situation was not brought under there were nearly 12,000 sus- the highest level of restriction. and surrounding Victoria state dance parties”, after local media cluster at Sydney’s Crossroads control, clubs could be closed pected positive cases yet to be A resurgence in infections was sealed off from the rest of published footage of large private Hotel , raising concern the virus again. verified and the death toll of was to be expected with the country in an effort to contain get-togethers in Sydney’s could be spreading in the state. “If we have to close hotels 1,599 would almost certainly lockdown easing, former health the virus. wealthy eastern suburbs. A dozen military personnel and clubs again, the patrons will rise. minister Esperanza Cabral, said, Authorities reported 177 new City residents are allowed a who visited the club while poised have to take some of the own- “As part of ongoing data but “the degree of increase” will infections in and around Mel- maximum of 20 visitors to their to deploy on an anti-virus ership of that,” he told a press harmonisation, we cannot avoid depend on people’s compliance bourne yesterday, marking a homes under restrictions which mission were yesterday in conference yesterday. seeing cases not yet included in with social distancing rules. Sri Lanka shuts schools New Zealand mosque shooter to represent himself at sentencing AFP — WELLINGTON Cameron Mander allowed Tar- promote his views and charges all carry life sentences, rant’s lawyers, Shane Tait and thoughts?’,” he said. setting a minimum non-parole again as virus cases surge The gunman behind New Jonathan Hudson, to withdraw “A lot of people are still period of 17 years while also AFP — COLOMBO “Based on the direction of Zealand’s Christchurch mosque from proceedings at the request going through trauma and this giving the judge power to health authorities, it is decided shootings sacked his lawyers of their client. was seen as one of those events imprison without the possibility Sri Lanka ordered government to close schools this week,” the yesterday and opted to However, the judge ordered that would give them closure. I of release. New Zealand does schools across the nation to shut education ministry said in a represent himself, raising fears “standby counsel” to be hope it’s not going to be some- not have the death penalty. yesterday, just a week after they statement, adding that private he would use a sentencing available next month in case thing that will trigger more pain Survivors and the families re-opened, following a surge in colleges were also encouraged hearing next month to promote Tarrant — who appeared in the instead.” of victims will be present during new coronavirus cases. to shut their doors. his white-supremacist views. Christchurch court via video In March 2019, Tarrant the three-day sentencing The country has reported just “We will review the situation Australian national Brenton link from an Auckland prison gunned down Muslim wor- hearing and Islamic Women’s 2,617 cases with 11 deaths, but next week.” Postal voting for next Tarrant will be sentenced on — changes his mind. shippers during Friday prayers Council of New Zealand army chief Shavendra Silva said month’s parliamentary elections August 24 on 51 murder con- New Zealand Muslim Asso- at two Christchurch mosques, spokeswoman Anjum Rahman nearly half the 1,100 residents would be delayed in villages victions, 40 of attempted ciation president Ikhlaq live-streaming the killings as he said many would not want to and staff at a drug rehab facility affected by the virus, the inde- murder and one of terrorism Kashkari questioned Tarrant’s went. His victims included hear from Tarrant. near the capital had tested pos- pendent election commission arising from last year’s mas- motives, saying victims could children, women and the While she did not want to itive in the past week, and some said. sacre, the worst mass shooting be re-traumatised if the elderly. speculate on Tarrant’s motive visitors may also have been Sri Lanka’s ruling party on in New Zealand’s modern gunman were allowed to spout The former gym instructor for representing himself, she infected. Sunday called off its rallies ahead history. far-right rhetoric from the dock. unexpectedly reversed his not- said: “He has shown in the past At least 16 cases had emerged of the upcoming poll and post- He has pleaded guilty to the “My first concern when I guilty plea in March this year, that he likes to get attention and in villages elsewhere across the poned the re-opening of the charges. read this was ‘Oh my God, removing the need for a lengthy he wants attention. nation, officials said, most in the international airport, which was At a pre-sentencing hearing what’s this guy up to, is he going trial. “I feel this is all part of that central-northern region. planned for early August. yesterday, High Court judge to use this as a platform to The terror and murder mindset.” 08 VIEWS TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020

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DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI [email protected] EDITORIAL A file photo of members of the United Nations Security Council gather during a meeting about the situation in Venezuela, in New York. An oasis of safety and security QATAR has maintained its number one position as the Heads of state strategies safest country in the world yet again, according to the crime index issued by “Numbeo”, the world’s largest database of user-contributed data about cities and countries worldwide. Qatar has been retaining its number one position as the safest country in the Arab towards a better world world throughout the 2015-2019 period and it achieved first place globally in 2017 and 2019. In the recent decades, international rela- by governments in order to achieve the The Numbeo ranking reflects the constant and out- tions have seen an important change normalization of our activities and to standing level enjoyed by the country in the field of marked by the various meetings held by seek a safe and sound international security and safety resulting from the significant heads of states and government repre- environment. decrease in the rates of crimes in the country during sentatives, where the interests of coun- As nations, we should be able to that period. In the classification, Qatar occupies 118th tries become a one single priority. create new strategies and innovative place as the country with lowest crime rate and ranks The actions and the constant efforts measures to strengthen the multilateral first in terms of security and safety. put towards common bilateral and multi- sphere, within this multipolar world, to Last year, Qatar has topped the list of Middle East lateral objectives reflect on how signif- combine common interests in order that and North Africa in the Global Peace Index for the ninth icant it is to improve and endorse an the international society benefits in an year in a row and has ranked 30th among 163 coun- effective and strategic relation between equitable and cooperative way. tries included in the report of the London Institute for nations. This new form of communication Economics and Peace. Thanks to the rapid technological through talks and dialogues with the help This news may not be a surprise to the people living ways of communication, today, the world of new technologies and innovations, in the country, who have been enjoying the highest is able to interconnect and exchange leaders and their counterparts will con- safety environment for decades. national and global issues and concerns JOSÉ A. BENZAQUEN PEREA, tribute and encourage the nations to con- The Numbeo report points to the highest level of that our planet is facing on a daily base AMBASSADOR OF PERU TO QATAR tinue consolidating international organi- safety and security in Qatar, thanks to the efforts of the through the virtual meetings that allow zations, multilateralism. We believe that Ministry of Interior in its vision of achieving maximum leaders and high authorities to converse actions are louder than words but security and stability in society and protecting lives and to reach their common target in favor of regional forums as well as in the direct without words there will be no property. Safety and security enjoy highest priority in all nations under any hard dialogues which is identifies as “presi- improvement and no diplomatic rela- the Qatar National Vision 2030. It gives great impor- circumstances. dential diplomacy”. It entails the creation tions between nations. Thus, for these tance to safeguarding public and personal freedoms, Beyond the usual and relentless dif- of regulations according to the new situ- exact reasons, these conversations are protecting values and traditions and ensuring security ferences that arise between leaders and ations of the constant changing world key components to the strength of and stability. heads of States, during the last few society. nations. Qatar has enacted very effective laws to prevent months and under the current circum- One of the most essential aspects that We are witnesses of a historical phe- crimes and to ensure peace and stability in the country stances, we can highlight the positive and we need to mention is the historical evo- nomenon; COVID-19 that although it is and has established efficient mechanisms to ensure new scenario created in societies that lution of our nations, the evolution of the not considered a positive aspect to the these laws are implemented effectively. It also ensure many times transcends our own gov- numerous agreements and conventions development of our nations, we believe that whenever a crime is committed the culprit is caught ernment policies. Entitled as: “Summits signed by leaders of the world which that its negativity will bring us strength without delay and brought to justice. All these measures, have brought into light a framework of and will make us unite and act as one in turn, made Qatar an oasis of safety and security in It is also relevant to mention legality into diplomacy and the creation nation. the world. of strong and legitimate multilateral We will consolidate values, values of The country while ensuring safety of the people in that these dialogues and institutions such as the United Nations solidarity, altruism, detachment for the the country, plays a significant role in making the world meetings are permanent founded in 1947. common good of our nations within at large a better place where people enjoy more peace The United Nations was established multi-diverse world, which will even- and safety. The country is also a pioneer in peace actions within the diplomatic to enable progress towards a peaceful tually drive our societies to change and diplomacy finding fruitful solutions to several internal world; in such the diplomatic and a prosperous world among other adapt to new ideas and challenges, more disputes and conflicts in many countries. Qatar also aspects which include international aware of our environment and always au plays a major role in hosting, sponsoring and partici- relation of my country Peru security, protection of human rights and courant of the current world’s revolution pating in global crime prevention conferences and other and the States of Qatar. sustainable development as well as the in order for us to be well prepared and events. protection of the world’s environment collected to face any sort of future It is sure that Qatar will maintain its unique position and the fight against poverty. difficulties. in the coming years too providing its people a place It is also relevant to mention that Let us support our rulers, leaders of with more peace, safety and progress to live in with these dialogues and meetings are per- today and authorities and recognize their dignity and be a model to the rest of the world. manent actions within the diplomatic hard work and efforts put to safeguard world; in such the diplomatic relation of our safety and the safety of our loved of Heads of States and Government.” my country Peru and the States of Qatar. ones. 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/ThePeninsulaQatar If basics are not followed, the only way this pandemic is going to /Peninsula_Qatar go — it is going to get worse and /ThePeninsulaNewspaper worse and worse. Tedros Adhanom, WHO Director-General +974 6698 6188 TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020 ASIA 09 Walled City of Baku: A world cultural heritage BAKU, AZERBAIJAN The splendour of There are hundreds of his- torical-architectural structures The Walled City of Baku, also Icherisheher is that it in Icherisheher, a site no bigger known as Icherisheher (Inner reflects a mixture of than 22 ha, surrounded by the City or Old Town) is the core of fortress walls. Four of these ancient Baku, the capital city of unique architectural structures are of international the medieval Azerbaijani state monuments and the and 28 of national significance. of Shirvanshahs. The remaining monuments As the historical and archi- spatial urban planning (about 500) are of local value. tectural pearl of ancient Baku, with original street The most ancient mon- it is an open sky museum, also ument of Icherisheher is the called the Acropolis of Baku. views. Maiden Tower — symbol of the With the development of the oil city of Baku. It is located in the industry in Azerbaijan in late heart of the Walled City of Baku 19th century, the city expanded that it reflects a mixture of and has a unique cylindrical beyond the fortress walls and unique architectural monu- form and distinctive interior. many buildings were con- ments and the spatial urban There are several theories about structed outside the fortress planning with original street the history and purpose of the A view of Icherisheher, a historic city centre in Baku, Azerbaijan. walls, and Baku grew rapidly in views. The historical city is still tower’s construction. According size. The Walled City of Baku a vibrant city with residential to some historians, people used Palace complex is composed of on the upper part of the minaret. Azerbaijan on the Preservation remained as a traditional resi- areas housed by local the beacon tower for the nine buildings: the Palace, the During Peter the Great’s marine of Historical and Cultural Mon- dential and historical centre communities. purpose of sending alarm Divankhana (Courthouse), the expedition to Baku, by order of uments, which among other coexisting with the surrounding The medieval street pattern signals to other towers. There Dervish’s Mausoleum, the the Russian Fleet’s Admiral clauses, forbids the destruction city. creates a feeling of an endless are also researchers who relate Eastern Gate (Portal), the Matyushkin, artillery bom- or alteration of registered mon- maze that is perceived while the history of the monument to Palace Mosque, the Key-Qubad bardment of the Palace from uments, regardless of whether Icherisheher as the world walking within the city. Icher- ancient times, believing that the Mosque, the Palace Burial Vault, the sea caused serious damage they are in public or private heritage isheher has retained the relative Maiden Tower goes back to the the Hammam (bathhouse) and to the monument. The top of the ownership, without permission Considering that this homogeneity of its architecture Zoroastrian period and was a the Ovdan (cistern). minaret was shattered, which from a designated authority. In medieval city represents an out- and urban pattern because of Zoroaster cell, a fire-worship- Earlier monuments of is why the mosque is also called 2007, the Administration of standing and rare example of a its exclusion from Baku’s per’s temple. Icherisheher include the Siniqqala, broken tower. State Historical-Architectural historic urban ensemble and dynamic urban development in Another monument of uni- Mohammed Mosque. It was Reserve ‘Icherisheher’ was architecture, Unesco inscribed the19th and 20th centuries. versal value, one of the pearls built in 11th century. The cylin- Management of the Walled established as an institution it on the World Heritage List in Icherisheher has preserved of Azerbaijan’s architecture, is drical minaret attached to the City of Baku responsible for the man- 2000, and it is being preserved much of its defensive walls, the12th to 15th-century Shir- mosque ends on the top with a Icherisheher and its buffer agement and conservation of under the auspices of Unesco as which define the character of vanshahs’ Palace, located at the tracery muezzin balcony set on zone, as designated by Presi- the monuments within Icher- a historical-architectural reserve. the property. highest point of Icherisheher. It a stalactite cornice. A Quran aya dential Decree No. 725 of 13 isheher and the entire archi- The splendour of Icher- was the residence of the Shirvan is inscribed in Arabic with Cufic June 1998, are protected by the tectural and urban complex. for isheher (Walled City of Baku) is Monuments of Icherisheher governors. The Shirvanshahs’ writing along the stalactite belt Law of the Republic of future generations. WHO to probe China hits US Senator, envoy origins of COVID-19 worldwide: China with sanctions over Xinjiang ANATOLIA — ANKARA AFP — BEIJING a slew of issues since President Donald Trump took office, from China yesterday said the China yesterday slapped retal- trade to more recent spats over World Health Organization iatory sanctions on three senior the coronavirus pandemic, a (WHO) agreed to probe origins Republican lawmakers and a security law in Hong Kong, and of COVID-19 around the globe. US envoy in a deepening row Chinese policies in the far west Addressing a news con- over Beijing’s treatment of regions of Tibet and Xinjiang. ference in Beijing, China’s Uighurs in the western Xinjiang Witnesses and human Foreign Ministry Spokes- region. rights groups say that China has woman Hua Chunying said: Some of the most out- rounded up more than one “Two experts from the World spoken critics of China — Sen- million Uighurs and other Health Organization arrived ators Marco Rubio and Ted Turkic Muslims in Xinjiang in in China to conduct COVID-19 Cruz along with Congressman a vast brainwashing campaign origin tracing work,” daily Chris Smith — were targeted aimed at forcibly homogenising Global Times reported. by the action, as well as the US minorities into the country’s “China and the WHO have ambassador-at-large for inter- Han majority. agreed that origin tracing is a national religious freedom, Secretary of State Mike matter of science; therefore, Sam Brownback. Pompeo said last week the the WHO will conduct similar The unspecified “corre- United States was acting investigations around the sponding sanctions” were against “horrific and systematic world,” Hua added, announced days after the US abuses” in the western region On Friday, the WHO imposed visa bans and asset including forced labour, mass Director-General Tedros freezes on several Chinese offi- detention and involuntary pop- Afghan security personnel inspect the site of a car bomb blast near the destroyed office building of Adhanom Ghebreyesus said cials, including the Communist ulation control. Afghanistan’s intelligence agency in the city of Aybak, yesterday. two WHO experts were Party chief in Xinjiang, Chen China rejects the accusa- heading to China to interact Quanguo, over rights abuses in tions, but it has acknowledged with scientists there to study 11 dead in Afghanistan car bomb attack the region. sending Uighurs to “vocational the transmission of corona- The move was “in response education centres” to learn virus from animals to humans. AFP — MAZAR-I-SHARIF security forces shot dead three A group of 12 soldiers and to the US’s wrong actions”, Mandarin and job skills in a bid “As we continue to tackle armed men, the governor’s police were killed in a seven- foreign ministry spokeswoman to steer them away from ter- the pandemic, we are also At least 11 security personnel spokesman Sediq Azizi said. hour battle with Taliban fighters Hua Chunying said at a regular rorism and separatism fol- looking into the origins of the were killed yesterday in an “It was a huge explosion who attacked their outpost in briefing. lowing a spate of deadly vio- virus,” Adhanom said attack claimed by the Taliban that broke all our windows,” the northern province of “We urge the US to imme- lence in the fractious region. addressing a webinar. on a rural office of Afghani- said witness Haseeb, who only Kunduz, Mohammad Yusouf diately withdraw its wrong “I have to point out that The WHO move comes stan’s intelligence agency, offi- gave one name, a government Ayubi, the provincial council decision, and stop any words Xinjiang affairs are purely amid severe critique by the US cials said. employee who works near the chief said. and actions that interfere in China’s internal affairs. The US and its allies that have been The insurgents said a NDS compound. “Many people Taliban forces have regu- China’s internal affairs and has no right or basis to seeking probe into COVID-19 suicide bomber detonated a have been wounded by flying larly attacked security forces in harm China’s interests,” she interfere,” Hua said origins, which angered Beijing. device inside a car near the pieces of glass.” the northern province, often said. yesterday. The WHO chief also said National Directorate of Security In recent months, the attempting to enter Kunduz city, “China will make a further China is “unwavering in its the global health experts will (NDS) while gunmen stormed Taliban have carried out near- which has briefly fallen twice to response depending on the determination to fight against also prepare a scientific plan the building in Aybak city in the daily attacks against Afghan the militants in recent years. development of the forces of violence and ter- with their Chinese counter- north of the country. forces — even as the gov- In the second attack late situation.” rorism, forces of separatism, parts to identify the zoonotic Abdul Latif Ibrahimi, gov- ernment prepares to engage in Sunday in northeastern Bada- Sanctions will also be and that of religious source of the COVID-19 virus. ernor of Samangan province, peace talks with the militants khshan, seven policemen were applied on the US Congres- extremism.” Adhanom said the scientists said 11 people were killed and aimed at ending the country’s killed in fighting with Taliban sional-Executive Commission “Its determination to want to learn about the progress 63 others, mostly civilians, were decades-old war. fighters, Nik Mohammad, on China, an agency that mon- oppose any external forces’ made in understanding the wounded in the explosion and In two separate attacks on spokesman to the governor itors human rights in the Asian interference in Xinjiang affairs animal reservoir for COVID-19 gunfire. Sunday blamed on the Taliban, said. The Taliban claimed both country. and China’s internal affairs is and how the disease leapt to The attack, which lasted for at least 19 security personnel attacks in Kunduz and The two countries have unwavering as well,” she humans from animals. nearly four hours, ended after were killed, officials said. Badakhshan. traded barbs and sanctions on added.

Infections on healthcare workers Funeral for Seoul mayor held as allegation details emerge in Pakistan jump to over 6,000 AP —SEOUL one of Park’s former secretaries before details in the complaint. Police have pre- INTERNEWS — ISLAMABAD and lack of protective gear to shield a complaint was lodged with police over viously confirmed that a complaint against the virus. Mourners wept and deeply bowed before alleged harassment. Kim, who represents against Park was filed but have not given Pakistan has seen a sharp rise in Medical workers are also at risk the coffin of Seoul’s mayor during his the ex-secretary, said the complaint was any details. coronavirus infections amongst of contracting the infection due to funeral yesterday, while a lawyer came filed on July 8, the day before Park’s Kim’s office also refused request to healthcare workers, growing to being exposed to more viral forward with details about sexual daughter called police to report her contact Kim. over 6,000 nationwide from 5,000, particles. harassment allegations against the late father missing, prompting a massive During the news conference, an according to the ministry of The majority of medics who politician. police search for him. activist read what she called a message national health services. tested positive to date are from The allegations have split many in Kim said the ex-secretary said that by the former secretary. As per the ministry’s July 10 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 1,986, fol- South Korea over how to remember Park Park sent her messages and photos that “I was foolish. I have deep regrets. data, seen by Geo.tv, 6,025 lowed by Sindh, 1,752, Punjab, Won-soon, who was found dead on involved “harassment” and that she Yes, I should have screamed when it first healthcare providers have been 1,100, Islamabad, 483, Balochistan, Friday in a wooded area in northern showed those to some of her friends, col- happened, cried out and reported it,” the sickened by the deadly virus. Of 451, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, 139 Seoul. Park, a liberal who built his career leagues and a local journalist. The message said. those ill, upwards to 61 per cent are and Gilgit-Baltistan, 114. as a reform-minded politician and woman said Park subjected her to She was quoted as saying in the doctors. It is, however, unclear how champion of women’s rights, had been unwanted “physical contact,” the lawyer message that she found Park’s death The number has shot up by a accurate the tally is of the current sit- considered a potential candidate for said. “deeply disappointing” and hard to thousand in just two weeks, rising uation in hospitals as in Punjab, president in 2022. Kim’s news conference was the first believe from 5,000 to 6,000 infected healthcare providers have not been Police said there was no sign of foul of its kind since the allegations against Earlier Monday, the Seoul city gov- health professionals. tested since July 4, according to play but refused to disclose the exact Park were reported by local media when ernment held a funeral for Park with Healthcare workers are on the official documents from the province. cause of his death. Seoul officials have the police began their search for the about 100 participants, a relatively small front lines of the coronavirus out- To date, 69 healthcare pro- said Park left a note saying “I feel sorry mayor. size given his prominence. Authorities break in the country and have in viders have also died from the to everyone” and asking that his body be Police and Seoul’s city government cited coronavirus concerns for limiting the recent past complained of an disease, of which majority, 26, have cremated. didn’t immediately have official participants, but some observers say influx of patients at public hospitals died in Sindh alone. Yesterday, lawyer Kim Jae-Ryon told responses to the lawyer’s claims and opposition to a big, outdoor funeral was reporters that she gave legal counsel to refused multiple attempts to confirm likely the reason. 10 EUROPE TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020 EU preparing measures against China over HK REUTERS — BRUSSELS discussed extending the EU’s export ban on “sensitive tech- The European Union is nology” to Hong Kong. preparing countermeasures on Borrell was referring to any China in response to Beijing’s equipment or software that new security law on Hong could be used for suppressing Kong, the EU’s top diplomat protests aimed at preserving said yesterday, but envoys Hong Kong’s autonomy stressed the likely steps will granted under terms of its not amount to economic sanc- handover back to China by tions. Britain in 1997. Diplomats said there was EU governments could also European Union Foreign Policy broad support among EU review their extradition agree- Chief Josep Borrell member states for some action ments with Hong Kong author- but tough measures were not ities, review travel advice, being discussed in detail We have agreed increase scholarships for Hong because of resistance from today to develop Kong students and offer more China’s closest trade partners visas to Hong Kongers, Borrell in Europe, such as Hungary a coordinated said. German Chancellor Angela Merkel (right), and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte addressing a press and Greece. Borrell said EU govern- European Union conference after their meeting at the German governmental guest house in Meseberg, outside Berlin, yesterday. Like much of the West, the ments could announce national EU has denounced the decision response to show steps separately, but the by China’s parliament to pass support for Hong 27-nation bloc viewed its ‘EU may not reach recovery fund deal’ national security legislation for Kong’s autonomy and response as a package to be the ex-British colony of Hong defined and made reality “in AFP — BERLIN massive” and not cut down in French President Emmanuel Kong despite an international civil society. the coming days”. size. “Because the task is Macron. outcry. Finland said it supported German Chancellor Angela enormous, the answer must The move to offer grants to While European Com- the idea of suspending extra- Merkel said yesterday it is also be huge,” she said, after the EU countries hardest hit by mission President Ursula von autonomy and civil society,” dition treaties with Hong Kong unclear whether EU leaders will hosting Italian Prime Minister the pandemic, such as Italy, has der Leyen last month warned Borrell told a news conference since the new security law reach agreement on a ¤750bn Giuseppe Conte for talks. smashed through long-held of “very negative conse- after the meeting. meant detainees could be pandemic recovery fund at this “It must be particularly stereotypes of Germany as a quences” for Beijing, EU “This will comprise transferred to mainland China week’s summit, amid resistance powerful in order to signal “frugal” country. foreign policy chief Josep measures both at the European — where courts are controlled from more frugal member clearly that Europe wants to Nevertheless, other Borrell detailed lighter Union level and also measures by the ruling Communist states. hold together in this difficult northern member states have measures after a meeting of the falling on the member states Party. “The road that we have to time. There is a political taken on the role of reining in bloc’s foreign ministers in national competencies in a Earlier yesterday, Sweden tread is still rocky,” said Merkel dimension to it”. spending. Brussels. coordinated approach,” Borrell publicly endorsed the ahead of Friday’s EU special While the recovery fund Conte urged a quick deal. “We have agreed today to said. measures first proposed by summit. “I don’t know if we will was officially put forward by “We have to act swiftly, because develop a coordinated He said nothing specific France and Germany and also reach an agreement.” the European Commission, history teaches us that the best European Union response to had been decided but that EU supported by Denmark and the She stressed however that Merkel had drawn up the reaction is not worth much if it show support for Hong Kong’s foreign ministers had Netherlands. the recovery fund “must be backbone of it along with comes too slowly.” UK unveils post-Brexit border plans and ad campaign Spanish court suspends local AFP — LONDON tries to negotiate a new trade the adoption of a staged are for travellers to get compre- not to extend the transition deal with Brussels. approach to border hensive travel insurance and period meant “inevitable dis- lockdown order Britain yesterday launched London has ruled out enforcement over the first six check their mobile phone ruptions” would occur another Brexit advertising blitz extending beyond December 31 months of 2021, with initial roaming policy for increased immediately. AFP — LERIDA, SPAIN and unveiled its first detailed despite a tight timeframe, talks “light-touch” checks on goods charges. The announcement UK businesses that trade proposals for managing the being gridlocked in key areas from the bloc. Senior minister follows a government pledge of with the bloc are urged to Catalan government officials country’s borders after cutting and disruption caused by the Michael Gove, charged with £705m ($890m) to prepare prepare for changes regardless were mulling action yesterday ties with the European Union. coronavirus outbreak. delivering Brexit smoothly, mainland borders with the EU of any deal being struck, as the after a local court blocked a The campaign, aimed at The move has sparked hailed the plans as “an post-Brexit. Plans for the country was leaving the single lockdown order confining future travellers to the bloc, alarm that almost half a century important step which gives frontier between British-run market and customs union. 160,000 people to homes in a businesses that trade with it, of economic integration with businesses the certainty and Northern Ireland, which will They now face various new virus-hit area of northeastern and EU citizens living in the UK, Europe and increasingly fric- direction they need to prepare. have a special trade status after bureaucratic hurdles, including Spain. features adverts on television, tionless travel will end abruptly “It is time for our new start, Brexit, and the Republic of making customs and safety and Faced with a rapidly rising radio and online. in a few months’ time. time for us to embrace a new Ireland are due in the coming security declarations, and number of infections in Segria The drive — “The UK’s new But the government main- global destiny,” he told law- weeks. paying customs duties and sales — an area some 150 km west start: let’s get going” — follows tains planning is on track. makers while unveiling the gov- There has been concern, taxes. That could see hundreds of Barcelona — the Catalan similar publicity efforts last year A raft of proposed border ernment’s plans. even within the cabinet, that of millions of new customs dec- government on Sunday issued before Britain formally ended measures, set out in a 206-page Adverts carrying a “check, systems will not be ready, and larations each year. a stay-at-home order in and its EU membership on January document, covers every aspect change, go” strapline began businesses have repeatedly But the government said a around the city of Lerida. 31. of trade with Europe, from the appearing in newspapers yes- called for greater certainty new “computerised transit It was the first time such The country is currently in import and export of rough dia- terday, and updated advice was about the new arrangements. system” will handle them elec- an order had been given since a standstill transition period monds to bottled drinking given on government websites. The EU warned earlier this tronically, backed by 500 new Spain’s state of emergency until the end of the year as it water. The blueprint confirms Among the recommendations month that Britain’s decision Border Force staff. ended on June 21, drawing a line under one of the world’s toughest lockdowns. France agrees Home to more than Kosovo President quizzed by war crimes prosecutors 200,000 people, the area saw ¤8bn in health cases increasing earlier this AFP — THE HAGUE he was leader of the rebel “Hashim is not simply a name “I believe in peace through month, prompting regional worker pay rises Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA). — it is a symbol of an hon- reconciliation and justice. I officials to impose restrictions Kosovo President Hashim Thaci “Today I am here to respect ourable epoch.” A spokesman believe in dialogue and rela- on July 4. AFP — PARIS arrived yesterday for ques- what I dreamt and fought for, a for the prosecutors at the court tions with all nations.” A judge The situation worsened tioning by war crimes prose- free independent Kosovo based declined to comment on details will decide later this year and on Sunday the Catalan The French government and cutors in The Hague, saying that on equal rights, multi-ethnic of the questioning. whether to formally charge government ordered 160,000 unions signed an agreement “nobody can rewrite history” society and rule of law,” Thaci A number of Thaci’s former Thaci, Kosovo’s most powerful residents of the city and seven yesterday giving over ¤8bn in over his role in the 1990s war. told reporters outside the KLA colleagues have previously politician. He has previously surrounding districts to stay at pay rises for health workers, Thaci, 52, was indicted by a Kosovo Specialist Chambers. been interviewed by the court. said he would resign if the home from midnight. with the prime minister special tribunal in late June for “I am ready to face the new President since 2016 and charges were confirmed, But just hours later, the admitting the move was war crimes and crimes against challenge and succeed for my prime minister before that, in insisting he is innocent. order was overturned by a overdue in view of the coro- humanity in the 1998-99 con- son, my family, my people and recent years Thaci has taken He said on Sunday before his judge who ruled it was illegal, navirus pandemic. flict with Serbia that won the my country. Nobody can part in talks aimed at normal- departure for The Hague that saying such a restriction could During the peak of the out- province its independence. rewrite history. This is a price ising ties with Serbia, which still “our war was clean and just” and only be imposed by the central break in France, people Thaci and others are of freedom.” Around two dozen rejects the independence of its that “Kosovo was a victim”. “It’s government. applauded every night health charged with being “criminally Thaci supporters gathered former province. true that we violated the laws of “The Lerida district court workers who in turn said that responsible for nearly 100 outside the court for his arrival, “Kosovo is a success story, Slobodan Milosevic,” he said has decided not to ratify the such gratitude rang hollow if murders” in addition to other chanting his name, holding up I am very proud,” Thaci said referring to Serbia’s former measures because they are it was not followed by con- crimes against Serb, Roma and Kosovo flags and waving before entering the heavily leader. But that was something contrary to law,” tweeted the crete steps. Kosovo Albanian victims while banners with slogans including secured court building. he was proud of, he added. Catalan Supreme Court. The bulk of the package comprises ¤7.5bn ($8.5bn) for pay increases for nurses and careworkers, who will get an Italy says migrant numbers average monthly raise of ¤183. There is also ¤450m for on the surge again doctors intended to bolster wages for those who solely AFP — ROME it to southern parts of the work in the public sector, a mainland. More than 1,250 move aimed at luring them Italy is facing a surge in migrants arrived in the past from more lucrative private migrants, with arrivals almost three days, according to the clinics. one-third higher so far this year latest ministry figures, which “No one can deny that this than last, interior ministry data were released as Italy held a is a historic moment for our showed yesterday. conference with EU and African health system,” Prime Minister The country, which is strug- nations on the ongoing crisis. Jean Castex said after a signing gling to recover from a devas- Ministry figures showed ceremony that followed seven tating coronavirus crisis that that a total of 8,988 migrants weeks of negotiations between has killed nearly 35,000 have reached Italy so far this government and unions. people, is now seeing hundreds year, compared with 3,165 for “This is first of all recog- of migrants arrive at its shores the same period in 2019, but far nition of those who have been every day — desperate people fewer than the 17,296 migrants on the front line in the fight it says it cannot accomodate who arrived over the same time against this epidemic,” he said. without help from other span in 2018. “It is also a way of catching European countries. Yesterday, interior ministers up the delay for each and This year, more arrivals are from Algeria, France, Germany, every one — including perhaps Manhunt in Germany's Black Forest coming from Tunisia, with Italy, Libya Malta, Mauritania, myself — has their share of boats landing without Morocco, Spain and Tunisia met Police officers stand outside a wooded area on a road near Oppenau, southwestern Germany, yesterday, responsibility.” But some assistance from the Italian via video conference to a day after a man threatened and disarmed police officers during an inspection and fled. In scenes unions, including the hardline coast guard or charity “strengthen cooperation CGT, refrained from signing reminiscent of the film “Rambo”, police in Germany’s Black Forest are hunting for a homeless man organisations. between law enforcement the accords, an indication that in combat gear and armed with a bow and arrow and other weapons. Several dozen officers and Most migrants land on the agencies” through police tensions over the issue may helicopters were deployed as the search entered its second day yesterday. Italian islands of Lampedusa training and funding technical not be over. and Sicily, while others make equipment. TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020 EUROPE / AMERICAS 11

Coronavirus Poland’s populist President fatalities keep narrowly wins re-election rising in Brazil ANATOLIA — BUENOS AIRES AFP — WARSAW a Warsaw University political The incumbent won scientist, said the high mobili- a new five-year term Brazil reported 631 more fatal- Polish President Andrzej Duda sation of young people for Trza- ities from the novel corona- has squeezed past his europhile skowski pointed to “a new with 51 percent virus over the past day, rival to win re-election, official opposition force”. in Sunday’s vote according to the Health results showed yesterday, but But she warned there was Ministry figures released the narrow victory puts his also a “realistic” risk that Poland against Warsaw’s yesterday. allies in the populist right-wing could begin to resemble liberal mayor Rafal The total count of virus- Law and Justice (PiS) party Hungary, which has been Trzaskowski, who had borne deaths rose to 72,100 in government on the back foot. accused of drifting towards the country. The incumbent won a new authoritarianism under nation- promised to mend ties A total of 24,831 more five-year term with 51 percent alist Prime Minister Viktor with the EU. infections were confirmed in Sunday’s vote against War- Orban. across the Latin American saw’s liberal mayor Rafal Trza- The government faces the country in the last 24 hours, skowski, who had promised to immediate challenge of dealing will deteriorate and a large part pushing the overall tally to mend ties with the European with the fallout of the corona- of the electorate will blame the over 1.86 million. Union. virus pandemic, which is PiS.” On the foreign policy front, The number of recoveries Experts said the result pushing Poland into a recession experts said Duda’s close ties in the country passed 1.12 Polish President Andrzej Duda talks to the media after the means the governing PiS party, — the country’s first since the with Donald Trump could also million. announcement of the first exit poll results, at the Presidential which has been criticised at fall of communism three spell trouble ahead if the US Brazil, the world’s second home and abroad for contro- decades ago. President fails to win re- Palace in Warsaw, Poland, on Sunday. worst-hit country by the pan- versial reforms of the judiciary “Poland is split down the election in November. demic, is regarded as the epi- seen as eroding democratic middle,” said Witold Orlowski, Duda’s support was partic- will be difficult to ease the came second with 30.4 percent. center of the outbreak in Latin freedoms, will face a more con- a professor at Warsaw Uni- ularly strong among older division and to restore the rela- Ahead of Sunday’s run-off America. fident opposition. versity of Technology Business voters in rural areas and small tionship between the two sides,” vote, Trzaskowski campaigned President Jair Bolsonaro, “It’s a small victory,” said School, predicting “a very dif- towns and in the east of the analyst Kazimierz Kik told AFP. hard to sway voters who backed who recently contracted Kazimierz Kik, a political expert ficult period” ahead. country, while Trzaskowski has The election had been due other opposition candidates. COVID-19, is accused of from Kielce University. “On the one hand, even this performed well with a younger to be held in May but was Four days before the first underestimating the threat of “President Duda has won slim victory is a PiS success and electorate in larger cities and delayed because of the round, Duda became the first the virus. the election but the real success will allow it to continue to western regions on the border pandemic. foreign leader to visit the White Meanwhile, Bolivia’s is for Rafal Trzaskowski and the govern, at least technically,” with Germany. Duda won the first round of House since the start of the pan- economy minister said on opposition which has gained Orlowski said. “The result of these elec- voting on June 28 with 43.5 demic and received praise from Sunday that he tested positive ground,” he said. “On the other hand the tions is a Poland divided in two percent against 10 challengers, Trump for doing an “excellent for COVID-19, making him the Anna Materska-Sosnowska, social and economic situation with a not-so-rosy future, as it including Trzaskowski, who job”. fourth cabinet member with the virus, in addition to the country’s interim President Russia may start who is in quarantine. Russia journalists protest ex-reporter’s jailing Economy Minister Oscar final trial of its Ortiz joins the ranks of the AP — MOSCOW cooperating with Czech intelli- information he passed to the inquiry following publication ministers of health and mining, potential virus gence, allegations he has Czechs and when it of an article by Safronov that in addition to Anez’s chief of Moscow police yesterday denied. Safronov’s lawyers said happened. claimed Russia had signed a staff, all of whom are vaccine in Aug detained more than a dozen last week that the Federal Safronov could face up to contract with Egypt for the COVID-positive. journalists protesting the arrest Security Service (FSB) accused 20 years in prison if he is con- delivery of sophisticated Su-35 Ortiz, who was named the REUTERS — MOSCOW and jailing of a former colleague Safronov of passing sensitive victed of treason. Safronov’s fighter jets. Kommersant later country’s new economy min- on treason charges. information to Czech intelli- arrest sent shock waves through removed the report from its ister on Tuesday, released a A Russian institute developing Police quickly rounded up gence about Russian arms sales independent Russian media website, and no charges were video clip in which he said one of the country’s potential the reporters who attempted to to the Middle East and Africa in outlets, which dismissed the filed. Roscosmos has said that doctors admitted him to the coronavirus vaccines hopes to picket outside the Lefortovo 2017, when he worked as a cor- charges as absurd and mounted Safronov didn’t have access to hospital so his symptoms could start its final stage testing in a pretrial detention facility where respondent for top Russian a campaign in his support. state secrets and that the be monitored. small section of the general Ivan Safronov has been held business newspaper Many former journalism charges didn’t relate to his work Interim President Jeanine public in mid-August, the RIA since his arrest last Tuesday. Kommersant. colleagues alleged that the for the space corporation, Anez has been at home in news agency cited the insti- Safronov worked for a Yesterday, the FSB levelled authorities may have wanted which he joined in May. quarantine since she tute’s director as saying decade as a reporter covering charges against Safronov in to take revenge for Safronov’s Prior to that, Safronov announced her positive test on yesterday. military issues before becoming Lefortovo, his lawyer Ivan reporting that exposed Russian worked for Kommersant for Thursday. Her doctor has said Globally, of 19 experi- an adviser to the head of the Pavlov told reporters. He said military incidents and opaque nearly a decade and for a year she is asymptomatic. mental COVID-19 vaccines in Russian state space corporation the accusations lacked specifics, arms trade deals. Last year, the for another business daily, “I send all my support to @ human trials, only two are in Roscosmos. He is accused of such as exactly what FSB reportedly opened an Vedomosti. OscarOrtizA,” Anez tweeted. final Phase III trials — one by China’s Sinopharm and another by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford. Polarised North Macedonia China’s Sinovac Biotech is set to become the third later this votes amid virus surge month. Early results from the first small-scale human trial AFP — SKOPJE The interim government — of the vaccine developed by which lacks a parliament — the Gamaleya Institute in North Macedonia heads to the was only supposed to last until Moscow has shown it to be polls tomorrow (Wednesday) April, when a snap poll was safe for use, according to a to elect a government in the originally scheduled. separate RIA report on Sunday. midst of a resurgence of coro- The postponed vote is now “Around 14-15 August, I navirus cases, which has being held amid a much larger hope, the small amount of fuelled a bitter blame-game wave of infections, which could vaccine that we should be able between rival camps. dampen turnout. to produce will enter public The pandemic has After an initial outbreak circulation,” Alexander heightened divides in a Balkan was contained by mid-May, Ginsburg, the institute’s state whose acrimonious infections have sky-rocketed director, was quoted as saying. political scene has lurched from from the single digits to more This will be equivalent to crisis to crisis in recent years. than 150 daily, reaching nearly a Phase III trial, since people On one side are the Social 8,000. More than 375 people getting the vaccine will remain Democrats led by former prime have died in the country of under supervision, RIA minister Zoran Zaev, who is around two million, the second reported, citing Ginsburg. touting his success in ushering highest death toll in the Phase I and Phase II trials the country into Nato and Western Balkans behind much A file photo shows an aerial view of the empty 9 de Julio avenue in Buenos Aires, Argentina. typically test the safety of a getting a green light to start EU larger Serbia. drug before it enters Phase III membership talks. Health authorities have trials that test its efficacy on a His right-wing rivals in issued special protocols for the bigger group of volunteers. Argentina COVID-19 cases cross 100,000 VMRO-DPMNE, however, election, including two days of Human trials of the argue that the price of a name early voting for infected REUTERS — BUENOS AIRES Gamaleya Institute’s vaccine Buenos Aires and its sur- health service to be able to change was too high — Skopje patients and the infirm. began on June 18, with nine roundings due to a spike in respond,” she said. added “North” to the country’s Opinion polls put the two volunteers receiving one dose, Argentina exceeded 100,000 cases. The death toll in Mauro Grossman, an name last year in order to end main camps in a close contest and another nine testing the cases of novel coronavirus Argentina from COVID-19, the intensive care doctor at Ezeiza a decades-old row with Greece, with less than a quarter of the prospective booster dose. infections on Sunday as it illness caused by the corona- Hospital in Buenos Aires, told which claims exclusive rights vote share each. The group did not expe- struggles to contain spiralling virus, is 1,845, a far cry from the Reuters he believed the peak to the name Macedonia for its In previous years, the main rience any significant side case rates despite a strict quar- 71,469 in Brazil by Sunday and was approaching. “We believe own province. party representing ethnic Alba- effects and is due to be antine imposed on the capital the 11,682 in Peru. this peak will plateau and not While such identity debates nians, the Democratic Union released from hospital on Buenos Aires and its But confirmed case decrease for a while,” he said. may have been at the forefront for Integration (DUI), has Wednesday, RIA reported on surroundings. numbers moved into four “That is the most dangerous of politics several months ago, played a kingmaker role, giving Sunday, citing a director at the The health ministry said figures daily in early June and thing, being at peak for a long the pandemic has changed the it a seat in power for 16 out of Sechenov University in 2,657 new cases confirmed for the past four days have hit time, that is what is going to game, with the two sides the past 18 years. This time they Moscow where the trial took overnight took the total to at least 3,000 daily. make beds fill up much faster trading accusations for the have a new demand: naming place. “Data currently 100,166. Carla Vizzotti, deputy health and the intensive care beds get latest rise in virus cases. their candidate as prime min- available... shows the volun- The South American minister, said the lockdowns quickly occupied.” For the past six months the ister in exchange for an teers to have developed an country imposed a strict quar- would be maintained while Some 12.81 million corona- country has been run by a alliance. Composing around a immune response to the coro- antine in mid-March to stop the hospitals continued to fill up. virus cases have been con- shared caretaker Cabinet with quarter of the population, the navirus vaccine,” the defence pandemic. It relaxed restric- “What we want to do is... firmed worldwide, and 565,231 members from both parties Albanian minority has long ministry, involved in the trials, tions slightly in May but then decrease virus transmission people have died, according to who have struggled to unite in complained of social and eco- was cited by RIA as saying. reinstated them in late June for and buy more time for the a Reuters count. the face of the crisis. nomic discrimination. Ex-US envoy Richardson to meet Venezuela’s Maduro over prisoners AFP — WASHINGTON on a private humanitarian Mexico who speaks Spanish flu- caused millions to flee. The resident. They were first with COVID-19. mission,” the former Demo- ently, has frequently embarked administration has previously arrested in November 2017 and Venezuela’s foreign min- Former US ambassador Bill cratic politician’s office said. on missions to help US pris- said that it will only speak to accused of crimes including ister, Jorge Arreaza, countered Richardson will meet Vene- He will “meet with Vene- oners, often to the unease of Maduro and his entourage money laundering. Their fam- that the authorities had zuelan President Nicolas zuelan President Nicolas hawks in President Donald about leaving power or about ilies scoff at the charges, saying respected their rights and Maduro to seek the release of Maduro to discuss the status of Trump’s administration. logistical issues, such as the that Maduro controls the judi- accused the State Department prisoners, his office said the American prisoners and The United States no longer status of the US embassy. ciary and is notorious for of lying. yesterday, a sharp contrast to other COVID-19 humanitarian recognizes Maduro as Vene- The State Department has corruption. Richardson said last month the administration’s shunning issues,” the Richardson Center zuela’s president and has been voiced growing concern over Roger Carstens, the US that he had met Iranian Foreign of the leftist leader. said on Twitter. trying unsuccessfully since early the safety of six former execu- envoy for hostage affairs, said Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Richardson, “at the request Richardson, a former US 2019 to oust the leftist leader, tives from the oil company Citgo last month that all six men were to seek the release of an of several American prisoners’ ambassador to the United who presides over a crumbling — five of them dual US-Vene- “in mortal danger,” with several American who was later freed families, is travelling to Caracas Nations and governor of New economy that has zuelan nationals and one a US displaying symptoms in line to a State Department official. 12 AMERICAS TUESDAY 14 JULY 2020 Florida records 12,600 new COVID-19 cases

REUTERS — WASHINGTON The number of full, including eight hospitals in COVID-19 patients the Miami-Dade County hot Florida recorded more than spot. 12,600 new coronavirus cases hospitalised in Florida No hospital ICUs were full yesterday, its second-highest is quickly rising, with in Orange County, Florida, daily total since the outbreak where Disney World welcomed began, coinciding with the state’s over 500 new patients the public on Saturday for the attempt to revive tourism and in the past 24 hours first time since March. Guests attract visitors to the recently raising to 8,000 the must wear masks, undergo reopened Disney World. temperature checks and keep Florida along with Arizona, number in hospitals. physically apart. California and Texas have The Republican President, emerged as the new US epi- Everyone is lying. The CDC, seeking re-election in November, centers of the pandemic in Media, Democrats, our Doctors, has been increasingly critical of Sailors and Federal Firefighters combating a fire onboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme recent weeks. Infections have not all but most, that we are told government health officials and Richard at Naval Base San Diego, on Sunday. risen rapidly in about 40 of the to trust,” Chuck Woolery wrote their guidance as a steady rise in 50 states over the last two on Sunday night, without pro- infections threatens the easing weeks, according to a Reuters viding evidence. of shutdown restrictions across Fire still burning on US Navy ship, 57 hurt analysis. On Sunday, Florida the country. The latest numbers reported a record increase of Doctors and the CDC have AP — SAN DIEGO, US Navy said yesterday. huge plume of dark smoke from emerged hours after President more than 15,000 new cases of pleaded with the public to wear Firefighters attacked the the 840-foot (255-meter) Donald Trump took swipes at COVID-19 in 24 hours. masks to limit the spread of the Firefighters were still battling flames inside the ship while amphibious assault vessel, health experts in his gov- If Florida were a country, virus, but the issue has become a blaze yesterday on a Navy firefighting vessels with water which has been docked at Naval ernment leading the US that would rank it fourth in the politically divisive in the United combat ship that injured at least cannons directed streams of Base San Diego. That’s far fewer response to the pandemic and world for the most new cases States unlike many other coun- 57 people and sent acrid smoke seawater into the ship and hel- than the thousand typically on his relationship further frayed in a day, behind the United tries that have seen far lower billowing over San Diego. icopters made water drops. the ship when it’s on active with top infectious diseases States, Brazil and India, rates of infection and death. The fire began on Sunday “Sailors across this water- duty, said Mike Raney, a expert Dr. Anthony Fauci. according to a Reuters analysis. Seven months into the pan- morning aboard the USS Bon- front are absolutely doing a spokesman for Naval Surface In the early morning, Trump The number of COVID-19 demic, Trump wore a mask for homme Richard, apparently in magnificent job,” Sobeck said Force, US Pacific Fleet. retweeted accusations by a patients hospitalized in Florida the first time in public when he a vehicle storage area as the on Sunday. All crew members were former game show host that is quickly rising, with over 500 visited a Washington DC-area ship was in a berth undergoing He said there was no ord- accounted for, said Admiral “everyone is lying,” including new patients in the past 24 military medical center on maintenance, according to Rear nance on board, and while the Mike Gilday, chief of naval the federal Centers for Disease hours raising to 8,000 the Saturday. Adm. Philip Sobeck. ship holds a million gallons (3.7 operations. The San Diego Air Control and Prevention (CDC), number in hospitals, according He had previously refused Initially, 17 sailors and four million liters) of fuel, it was Pollution Control District the lead agency in the pan- to a state agency. to wear a mask in public or ask civilians were reported injured “well below” any heat source. warned that concentrations of demic response. Across Florida, 47 hospitals Americans to wear face cov- but the number had grown to About 160 sailors and fine particulate matter could “The most outrageous lies reported their intensive care erings, saying it was a personal 57 and five remained hospi- officers were on board when an reach unhealthful levels in are the ones about Covid 19. units (ICUs) were completely choice. talized for observation, the US explosion and flames sent up a some areas. Trudeau sorry for Canada, US likely to extend ban on non-essential travel ‘mistake’ amid REUTERS — OTTAWA Canadian provinces say the travel with the United States this frontier must remain shut. summer, given how widespread charity uproar Canada and the United States Although some US politi- the virus was south of the are set to extend a ban on non- cians in northern states are border. REUTERS — OTTAWA essential travel that was pressing for the measures to be Trudeau said on July 8 that imposed to fight the corona- relaxed, the Ottawa sources Canada had handled the out- Canadian Prime Minister Justin virus outbreak, although a said the extension was virtually break better than the United Trudeau apologized yesterday final decision has not been inevitable given the seri- States, in a rare public comment for taking part in a Cabinet taken, two Ottawa sources ousness of the crisis in the on the faltering US effort. decision to use a charity he familiar with the matter said United States. The United States — which and his family have worked yesterday. Prime Minister Justin has a population almost nine with to administer a $900m The ban, introduced in Trudeau earlier told reporters times larger than Canada’s — ($663.4m) student grant March, has been extended talks between the two nations has recorded more than program. several times and is due to on the ban were continuing and 135,000 deaths compared to Trudeau, 48, is facing a expire on July 21. The measure said, “We will have more to say 8,783 in Canada. third investigation for conflict does not include trade. later this week, I’m sure.” Trudeau also said he had of interest in a little over three Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends a news conference Infections have risen rapidly Doug Ford, premier of talked to US President Donald years after his government at Rideau Cottage, in Ottawa, Ontario, yesterday. in about 40 of the 50 US states Ontario, Canada’s most pop- Trump earlier yesterday and tapped WE Charity Canada on over the last two weeks, ulous province, yesterday said reiterated his opposition to the June 25 to manage the according to a Reuters analysis, the situation in Florida was The chief medical officer in Columbia said last week there possible imposition of tariffs on program. The charity backed and the premiers of major “staggering” and “scary.” the Pacific province of British was no chance of non-essential Canadian aluminum exports. out about a week after the contract was announced. “I made a mistake in not Costa Rica to recusing myself immediately Actress Kelly Preston dies of breast cancer at 57 from the discussions, given our start talks with family’s history, and I’m sin- REUTERS — WASHINGTON to Kelly Preston before securing Travolta, star of the hit cerely sorry about not having IMF over loan, her first film role in the 1985 dance movies “Saturday Night done that,” Trudeau said in a American actress Kelly Preston romcom “Mischief,” then Fever” and “Grease”, met news conference. says President who has appeared in films appeared in another teen Preston in 1988 when they It is the second time in less including “Jerry Maguire” and comedy, “Secret Admirer”. appeared together in a film than a year that the Prime “Twins”, has died aged 57 after In the next few years called “The Experts”. They Minister has apologized pub- REUTERS — SAN JOSE battling breast cancer for nearly Preston starred in films such as married on September 5, 1991, licly for his actions in a live, two years, her husband, John “SpaceCamp” and then “Twins” in Paris. nationally televised news con- Costa Rican President Carlos Travolta, announced in an with Arnold Schwarzenegger Preston is survived by her ference. The first time was in Alvarado said on Sunday the Instagram post late on Sunday. and Danny DeVito. husband and their children — September after decades-old Central American nation will “It is with a very heavy heart In “Jerry Maguire”, she daughter Ella, 20, and 9-year- images of him in blackface begin negotiations with the that I inform you that my beau- played Tom Cruise’s fiancee old son Benjamin. emerged. Kelly Preston at 71st Cannes Film International Monetary Fund tiful wife Kelly has lost her two- Avery Bishop, then co-starred Their son Jett died at age 16 “I was very aware that Festival, France, on May 15, 2018. (IMF) to access a financial aid year battle with breast cancer,” opposite Kevin Costner in “For in January 2009 during a family members of my family had package to help offset the the 66-year-old “Grease” actor Love of the Game”. vacation in the Bahamas. worked with and contributed economic blow from the said in his post. forgive me in advance if you Preston last starred in the “I have never met anyone to the WE organization, but I COVID-19 pandemic. “Kelly’s love and life will don’t hear from us for a 2018 film “Gotti” in which she as courageous, strong, beautiful was unaware of the details of The President did not always be remembered. I will while”, Travolta wrote. played Victoria Gotti, the wife and loving as you,” her their remuneration,” he said. discuss the size of the be taking some time to be Born Kelly Kamalelehua of Mafia boss John Gotti, who daughter, Ella Bleu Travolta, Trudeau and his wife have package but local media there for my children who Smith in Honolulu on October was portrayed on screen by wrote in a tribute posted on regularly participated in WE reports, citing central bank have lost their mother, so 13, 1962, she changed her name Travolta. Instagram. Charity events. sources, said aid to Costa Rica would be about $2.25bn. The standby arrangement (SBA) would bring in funds to Mexico now has 4th highest offset diminishing gov- ernment revenue as the 2020 coronavirus death toll deficit looks set to exceed 9.7% of the gross domestic REUTERS — MEXICO CITY in Mexico, where the gov- product, the Costa Rican ernment has faced criticism for finance ministry said. Deaths in Mexico from the reopening its economy too “The extreme situation coronavirus pandemic rose soon. Lopez Obrador said he that COVID-19 has generated above 35,000 on Sunday, with was briefed on the pandemic makes this agreement with the Latin American country this past week and was the Fund essential to overtaking Italy for the world’s optimistic. maintain the country’s eco- fourth-highest death total, “The report is positive, nomic stability in the coming according to Reuters data. good. The conclusion is that the years,” the President said But leftist President Andres pandemic is going down, that Sunday on national Manuel Lopez Obrador said on it is losing intensity,” he said in television. Sunday that the pandemic was a video message. Lopez The President said that it “losing intensity” in Mexico, Obrador also backed Hugo is still early to know what and blamed what he called Lopez-Gatell, Mexico’s deputy Costa Rica’s commitments “conservative media” for health minister and corona- will be, but that they would causing alarm. virus czar, after criticism of his include measures to reduce Mexico on Sunday recorded handling of the crisis. spending, increase revenue 276 additional fatalities and Lopez-Gatell has kept and make public man- 4,482 new infections to bring revising his projections for total agement more efficient. its coronavirus death toll to fatalities and as recently as June “These details will be dis- George Floyd portrait in Brooklyn 35,006, with 299,750 con- forecast up to 35,000 deaths cussed not only with the IMF, firmed cases. Italy has recorded through October. In early May, Terrence Floyd (centre back), George Floyd’s brother, together with Democratic Representative Yvette but also with key political 34,954 deaths and 243,061 the estimate was 6,000. Clarke, New York state Senator Roxanne Persaud, Attorney Sanford Rubenstein, Crisis Action Center actors such as the Legislative cases. Mexico trails the United The coronavirus death toll Assembly,” he added. President Rev. Kevin McCall, community advocate Mercedes Narcisse, and United Haitian Alliance States, Brazil and the UK in per million residents in Mexico, As of Sunday, Costa Rica representatives attends the unveiling of artist Kenny Altidor’s memorial portrait of George Floyd — total deaths. whose population numbers had registered 7,596 corona- who died on May 25 in Minneapolis with police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on his neck for nearly While Italy appears to have about 120 million, is the 16th virus infections and 30 nine minutes — painted on a storefront sidewall of a supermarket in Brooklyn, New York, yesterday. tamed the virus, the pandemic highest in the world, according deaths. is showing few signs of easing to data by Statista.