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Gibraltar Rejects US Warrant to Seize Tanker Gulf Air Promotes Five Bahrainis Ion Law TWITTER SPORTS @newsofbahrain OP-ED 8 G7 pretence of acting as the guardian of global rules INSTAGRAM Karunaratne’s /nobmedia 19 ton leads Sri Lanka LINKEDIN MONDAY newsofbahrain AUGUST 2019 to victory 210 FILS WHATSAPP ISSUE NO. 8208 Captain Dimuth Karuna- 38444680 ratne scored 122 as Sri Lanka FACEBOOK chased down 268 for the loss /nobmedia of just four wickets to win MAIL the first Test against New [email protected] Zealand at Galle yesterday WEBSITE and take a 1-0 lead in the newsofbahrain.com two-match series. P16 Not directing ‘The Bell Jar’ adaptation anymore: Kirsten Dunst 14 CELEBS WORLD 5 Joy turns to horror at Kabul wedding LIC (INTERNATIONAL) Bahrain will join efforts to protect maritime routes IN BAHRAIN FOR 30 Manama YEARS AT YOUR SERVICE exerted by General McKenzie to is Majesty King Hamad expand joint military and defence bin Isa Al Khalifa, the co-operation between the two HSupreme Command- friendly countries. er, received at Al Safriya Palace HM the King confirmed the yesterday, in the presence of His Kingdom of Bahrain’s participa- Royal Highness Prince Salman tion in the joint effort to preserve bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown the safety of international mari- Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- time navigation and secure inter- mander and First Deputy Premier, His Majesty receives General McKenzie in the presence of HRH the Crown Prince. national corridors for trade and Jordan criticises General Kenneth F McKenzie, energy in the region. Commander of the US Central relations and decades-long part- HM the King commended tration, in cooperation with allied HM the King and General Mc- Israel Command, currently on a visit to nership binding the two friendly steadily-growing military and de- and friendly countries, to maintain Kenzie exchanged views regard- Amman the Kingdom. countries, based on mutual con- fence cooperation to achieve mu- regional stability and consolidate ing regional and international HM the King welcomed General fidence, respect and joint co-or- tual goals and aspirations, hailed international security and peace. developments, particularly latest ordan has stepped up its McKenzie, hailing strong strategic dination. the pivotal role of the US Adminis- His Majesty hailed the efforts developments in the region. Jdiplomatic pressure on Is- rael, demanding that they do not change the status quo at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque. Zaid Lozi, director-gen- eral of Jordan’s Foreign Ministry, summoned Israeli Ambassador to Jordan Amir Weissbrod to protest Israel’s actions in Jerusalem. According to Petra News, Lozi told the envoy that re- cent remarks by Israeli Public NaMo wave Security Minister Gilad Ar- dan over changing the status quo at Al Aqsa Mosque are unacceptable. Lozi added that the mosque is a place of worship for Muslims only. blows in Boris to visit European capitals Kingdom all set to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi London Mr Modi will arrive in the UAE on ing and those who are interested to Mr Modi, who is the August 23, from where he will travel attend the event can log on to indian- K’s Boris Johnson will • to the Kingdom, it is learned. pminbahrain.com. Uvisit European capitals second Indian Prime The Indian Prime Minister will The venue for the event has not this week on his first over- Minister after Jawaharlal hold talks with His Majesty King been finalised. seas trip as prime minister, as Nehru to visit the Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His India enjoys close and friendly rela- his government said yester- Kingdom, will Royal Highness Prime Minister tions with Bahrain, rooted in ancient day it had ordered the scrap- Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. trade and cultural links and people to ping of the decades-old law address a public His Majesty will also host a banquet people contacts and underpinned by enforcing its EU membership. gathering in Manama. dinner in honour of Prime Minister regular exchange of high level visits. Johnson will travel to Ber- Modi. India-Bahrain bilateral trade has lin on Wednesday for talks India enjoys close and The Indian Prime Minister will also been on the rise for the last few years, with German Chancellor An- friendly• relations with launch the renovation project at Shri reaching about $1.3 billion in 2018-19. gela Merkel and on to Paris Krishna Temple in Manama. Further about 350,000 Indian na- Thursday for discussions with Bahrain, rooted in ancient Mr Modi, who is the second Indian tionals, the largest expatriate commu- French President Emmanuel trade and cultural links. Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Neh- nity in Bahrain has been contributing Macron, Downing Street con- ru to visit the Kingdom, will address a to the development of Bahrain. firmed on Sunday, amid grow- TDT | Manama public gathering in Manama. The presence of over 3,000 Indi- ing fears of a no-deal Brexit in In the meanwhile, thousands reg- an-owned/joint ventures in Bahrain two and a half months. ndian Prime Minister Narendra istered their names to participate in indicates the intense economic en- Modi is scheduled to visit the the public gathering, where Mr Modi gagement between the two countries. IKingdom on August 24-25, the will address the members of Indian The visit will provide an opportu- Indian External Affairs Ministry an- community. nity to further cement our mutually nounced yesterday. The registration process is ongo- beneficial bilateral ties with Bahrain. Narendra Modi DON’T MISS IT ROW PERSISTS ‘Fast-track 02 welfare schemes’ Gibraltar rejects US warrant to seize tanker Gulf Air promotes five Bahrainis ion law. “The Central Authority’s inability to 03 to cabin service The US warrant said A federal court in Washington issued a seek the Orders requested is a result of • warrant for the seizure of the tanker on the operation of European Union law managers the tanker, its oil cargo and Friday, one day after Gibraltar authori- and the differences in the sanctions re- $995,000 were subject to ties said the vessel was free to leave. gimes applicable to Iran in the EU and Two-month ban forfeiture based on violations. It was detained for six weeks over sus- the US,” the Gibraltar government said 04 on fishing of picions it was transporting oil to Syria, in in a statement. kingfish London violation of EU sanctions. In the warrant, “The EU sanctions regime against Iran the US warrant said the tanker, its oil – which is applicable in Gibraltar – is 210 fils (includes VAT) cargo and $995,000 were subject to for- much narrower than that applicable in ibraltar on Sunday rejected a US feiture based on violations of the Inter- The Iranian flag flies aboard the oil tanker Grace the US.” request to block the release of national Emergency Economic Powers 1, which has been renamed Adrian Darya 1. Hamid Baeidinejad, Iran’s ambassador Gthe Iranian oil tanker it seized Act, and bank fraud, money laundering to the UK, said the ship was expected to last month, saying it could not comply and terrorism forfeiture statutes. ropean laws did not provide grounds for set sail on Sunday night after two engi- because it was bound by European Un- But Gibraltar said on Sunday that Eu- complying with the warrant. neering teams were sent to Gibraltar. MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019 02 His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday received Royal Family members and senior state officials at Gudaibiya Palace. HRH the Premier lauded the tremendous efforts exerted by sisterly Saudi Arabia to serve Hajj pilgrims and enable them to perform Hajj rituals easily and comfortably. HRH the Premier stressed that Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, will remain entrusted with taking care of the Islamic sacred places, being the only country that is capable of assuming that responsibility, affirming that its love and distinguished status in the hearts of Muslims are deepening in recognition of its services to Islam and honourable supportive stances in defending the Arab and Islamic nations. ‘Fast-track welfare schemes’ HRH the Premier affirms the government’s open-door policy to tackle national issues tering to their needs, stressing HRH the Premier keenness on such meetings to • assess citizens’ needs and facil- underlined the ongoing itate the government’s work in efforts to fast-track serving them. development and He underscored the impor- maintain the Kingdom’s tance of dealing with regional and global challenges and fast- security and stability and track national work to ensure boost citizens’ welfare. sustainability of development. The MPs expressed heart- He underscored felt thanks and respect to HRH the• importance of the Premier for his continuous support, commending his open- constructive co- door policy and encouragement operation between the to handle all issues of concern executive and legislative to citizens. branches to meet They conveyed to him the cit- izens’ gratitude for his valuable citizens’ aspirations. HRH the Premier receives members of the House of Representatives. directives to carry out projects nationwide. Manama lative branches reflects a strong Kingdom’s security and stability tion between the executive and They also congratulated him will to achieve the aspirations of and boost citizens’ welfare. legislative branches to meet cit- on the Norwegian “Guest of is Royal Highness Prime the Bahraini people. He praised the efforts of izens’ aspirations. Honour 2019” award and the Minister Prince Khalifa He affirmed the government’s members of the Representatives The co-operation He urged to preserve hard- United Nations’ proclamation Hbin Salman Al Khalifa open-door policy to tackle na- Council to promote national between the executive won gains and build on them of April 5th as an Internation- received at Gudaibiyah Palace tional issues, asserting the need work and upgrade the legisla- and legislative branches for a more prosperous present al Conscience Day in response yesterday members of the Rep- for all to share responsibility to tive system to keep abreast of reflects a strong will to and future.
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