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Over QR9.5bn real estate deals Qatar, EU commit to continue cooperation recorded in 5 months this year QNA a joint press statement said. BRUSSELS The two sides underlined the Qatar’s real estate market has REAL ESTATE DEALS IN JAN-MAY 2019 need to defuse tensions and shrugged off the impact of The first formal high-level avoid escalation, which will siege and is moving ahead QR1.38bn 331 1,754 meeting between Qatar’s Min- have a significant impact in the with full steam. istry of Foreign Affairs and the region and beyond. The discus- total value of total total number of European External Action sions also paid special attention real estate number of real estate deals Service (EEAS) was held in to Yemen, the Middle East peace deals in May deals in May in five months SACHIN KUMAR Brussels under the joint chair- process, the situation in the Horn THE PENINSULA manship of Qatar’s Minister of of Africa, Syria, Afghanistan, QR2.99bnQR2Q .99bn State for Foreign Affairs, H E Sudan and Libya. Qatar’s real estate market has delivered highest value of Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, and The two sides also reiterated strong performance in the first five months deals registered Secretary-General of EEAS, their commitment to continue of this year. The real estate sector has wit- in April Helga Schmid. their work and cooperation to nessed deals valuing more than QR9.5bn The meeting launched the promote peace and sustainable during January-May 2019, according to the 358 implementation of the cooper- solutions to existing conflicts. data of Planning and Statistics Authority, ation arrangements signed on They further lauded the number of which shows the sector remains attractive March 7, 2018 during the official outcome of the first meeting of real estate for investors. visit of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim the Working Group on Human deals in April Maximum number of deals in during the bin Hamad Al Thani to Brussels. Rights held in Doha in December; period was for vacant plots of land. Among The cooperation arrangement and confirmed their intention to the municipalities, Doha municipality was aims to establish a framework for hold the second edition of the the most sought as it witnessed highest exchanging views on issues of meeting in Brussels before the end number of deals in the country. common interest and exploring of the year. “Qatar’s real estate market has come a different areas of cooperation The Ministry of Foreign long way since June 2017, when the unjust firm told The Peninsula. “Measures taken by during the month while April registered deals between the two sides. Affairs and the EEAS welcomed siege was imposed by the blockading coun- government authorities have played an worth QR2.99bn, making it the month with The high-level political con- the possibility of closer integration tries. Country’s real estate has shrugged off important role in boosting real estate the highest value of deals in the first five sultations focused on the bilateral in the areas of security and coun- the impact of siege and is moving ahead with sectors,” he added. months of this year. Real estate market in relations between the State of terterrorism, conflict prevention full steam. The average monthly transac- A total of 1,754 transactions were regis- Qatar has evolved over the years with initi- Qatar and the European Union and mediation, development tions have increased since June 2017, which tered in the first five months of this year. atives taken by the government to improve and recent developments in the cooperation and humanitarian shows the strength of real estate sector,” a January was the most busy month for the transparency, ownership regulations and Gulf region, including the Gulf assistance in addition to economic senior official of a real estate consultancy real estate sector as 402 deals were recorded overall participation. `P2 crisis, which entered its third year, and social issues. `P2 02 HOME SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019

PRAYER TIMINGS Qatar, EU commit to continue cooperation OFFICIAL NEWS FAJR 03. 20 AM SHOROOK 04. 49 AM FROM PAGE 1 Qatar condemns The meeting also discussed cooperation bombing of mosque ZUHR MAGHRIB 06. 30 PM in a number of areas, such as information 11. 39 AM in Afghanistan ASR 03.02 PM ISHA 08. 00 PM exchange, combating terrorism and its funding and cybersecurity. DOHA: The State of Qatar The two sides intend to strengthen WEATHER TODAY their security partnership and combat has strongly condemned terrorism to eliminate it and violent the bombing of a mosque extremism. They also agreed on the in Ghazni province in south- importance of increased cooperation east Afghanistan, killing within existing multilateral forums such two people and injur- as the International Counter-Terrorism ing others. In a statement Forum and the Global Fund to Support issued yesterday, the Min- the Participation and Sustainability of istry of Foreign Affairs Communities. reiterated the State of In this regard, Minister of State for Qatar’s firm stance reject- Foreign Affairs, H E Sultan bin Saad Al ing violence and terrorism, Muraikhi, and the Secretary-General regardless of motives and of EEAS, Helga Schmid, welcomed reasons. It stressed Qatar’s Qatar’s commitment to provide €66.5m total rejection of target- over five years to support the United ing places of worship and Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism. intimidating civilians. The The Qatari side presented the latest statement expressed the developments in the preparation of condolences of the State security plans for the 2022 FIFA World of Qatar to the victims’ Cup Qatar. families, the Government The two sides also exchanged infor- and people of Afghani- mation on their respective work in the stan, wishing the injured a areas of development cooperation and speedy recovery. QNA humanitarian assistance, particularly o o in the Middle East and Africa, in areas Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi with 35 C 47 C such as youth, health and refugees. the Secretary-General of EEAS, Helga Schmid, in Brussels. Chief of Staff of Minimum Maximum H E Al Muraikhi and Schmid Qatari Armed explained their policies, methods and facilitating trade, investment, education, Qatar. For her part, Secretary-General of Hot daytime with slight dust to blowing tools in these areas and discussed spe- academic mobility and space, including the EEAS, Helga Schmid, expressed her Forces attends GCC dust at some places at times. cific areas of potential cooperation satellite navigation. pleasure at opening the first meeting of meeting in London between them. The two sides agreed to continue their senior officials between the Ministry of

HIGH TIDE 06:42 – 20:10 LOW TIDE 03:17 –14:20 LONDON: The Chief of Cooperation in economic and social discussions, and to hold the second Foreign Affairs and the European External Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department issues was also discussed with a focus on meeting of senior officials in 2020 in Action Service. Staff of Qatari Armed Forces H E Lieutenant General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Lawyers Admission Committee meets Al Ghanim has partici- Qatar military parachute team wins pated in the second meeting QNA for the registration of more new of the Group of Chiefs of DOHA lawyers, then the Committee has medals in Switzerland championship Staff of the Gulf Coopera- taken the appropriate decision. tion Council (GCC), United The Lawyers Admission The committee reviewed the QNA scoring 186 points, ahead of 15 points ahead of Spain and 23 Kingdom, Arab Republic of Committee held a meeting today requests for the transfer of other ZURICH Spain, who scored 171 points and point of Germany who came in Egypt and Jordan, which chaired by Minister of Justice lawyers from the board of Germany who came third with the third place. was held in London. HE the and Acting Minister of State for lawyers before the courts of The Qatar Special Forces’ Para- 163 points. Commander of the Joint Chief of Staff’s participation Cabinet Affairs H E Dr Hassan appeal and discrimination, and chuting Force team won three In the Air Tunnel compe- Special Forces Major General comes in response to the bin Lahdan Al Hassan Al has taken appropriate decisions gold medals in the World Military tition, Qatari team also toped the Hamad bin Abdullah Al Fetais Al invitation he had received Mohannadi. thereon. A number of organisa- Parachute Jumping Champi- ranking with 293 points, ahead Marri, dedicated the victory to from the United Kingdom’s The Committee reviewed the tional topics and files submitted onship held in Switzerland with of Germany who came second the wise leadership of the State, Chief of the Defence Staff topics on its agenda, witnessed for discussion were also the participation of 17 teams with 269 point and Spain who praising the Qatari team’s victory Sir Nick Carter The meet- three new lawyers swear the reviewed, including some com- representing 11 countries. came third with 260 points. during their participation and ing discussed a number of legal oath before the Committee, plaints and grievances, and deci- The Qatari team won the Qatar also won the gold medal described it as a great important topics including and reviewed the applications sions have been taken. gold medal for free skydiving in the four-way formation only achievement. ways of developing forces, capacity building and how to develop the capabili- ties of individuals. It also QR9.5bn real estate deals dealt with cyber security issue and ways to counter recorded in five months drone aircraft. H E the Chief of Staff also paid a visit to FROM PAGE 1 quarter of this year, was the production lines of the Authorities have taken QR2.5m. The five largest ticket Typhoon and Hawk aircraft, several measures to further sizes were seen in The Pearl, BAE Systems during the visit. strengthen real estate sector. Onaiza and Luaib for dwellings H E the Chief of Staff was One of major steps was the ranging from 1,300 square briefed by the manufactur- approval by Cabinet, in March metres (sqm) to 2,700 sqm. A ers on the latest technology this year, to a draft law on the total of 58 transactions were and equipment owned by regulation of non-Qatari own- recorded for residential the production lines. H E the ership and use of real estate. The buildings, Al Sadd, Fereej Abdul Chief of Staff was accompa- move is expected to attract long- Aziz, Al Mansoura, Lusail and nied by Executive Director of term capital in Qatar’s resilient Fereej Bin Dirham saw the the company Christopher B, real estate sector. highest transacted values. a number of officers of the According to real estate con- The recent law amendment Qatari Armed Forces, and sultancy firm ValuStrat, the of expanding freehold own- the company’s senior offi- median transacted price for res- ership will attract investors in cials. QNA idential houses, during the first Qatar’s real estate sector. Barzan Holdings, Qatar Post sign MoU

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Barzan Holdings has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Postal Services Company, paving the way for a seamless and fully secure postal service to be provided to the Ministry of Defence’s strategic arm. The agreement was inked by Nasser Hassan Al Naimi, President and Executive Board Member of Barzan Holdings; and Faleh Mohammed Al Naemi, Qatar Post’s Chairman and Managing Director at Barzan Holdings’ headquarters. Al Naimi said: “We are delighted to have part- nered with Qatar Post through this strategic MoU. Barzan Holdings is establishing significant rela- tionships with industry leaders all over the world, and our ability to correspond securely with them is paramount.” “The signing of this Memorandum of Under- standing with Barzan Holdings comes in the context of our support to government, private entities and Nasser Hassan Al Naimi (right), President and institutions to encourage them to adopt integrated Executive Board Member of Barzan Holdings; and postal services,” Mr Faleh Mohammed Al Naemi Faleh Mohammed Al Naemi, Qatar Post’s Chairman said. “This will help them achieve greater effi- and Managing Director, during the agreement ciency and enable them to develop, grow and con- signing at Barzan Holdings’ headquarters. tribute effectively to the process of sustainable development. “Qatar Post will provide a number of important “We also hope that this initiative will be a postal services, including the provision of a Global starting point for a long-term partnership between Priority Service, logistics from outside Qatar and the two companies, offering Barzan Holdings a vice versa, the transfer of equipment within the range of solutions and innovative postal services country and the clearance of procedures in the that are consistent with the goal of Qatar in seeking ports and the airport, the transfer of all types of to build a competitive economy and transform the shipments within the state, and other services. country into a fully connected society.” SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 HOME 03 HMC screens over 25,000 newborns for hearing issues FAZEENA SALEEM THE PENINSULA

The National Center for Early Detection of Hearing Loss programme, an initiative for timely diagnosis of hearing weakness in children, has screened 25,668 newborns across the Hamad Medical The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H E Lulwa Rashid Al Khater, with the delegation of United Nations Alliance of Corporation hospitals in 2018. Civilisations in Doha. Among them 20 have been found with hearing with problems, said Dr Maha Al Dr Maha Al Sulaiteen, Specialist Sulaiteen, Specialist and Acting and Acting Head of Hearing and Talks held on foreign policy of Qatar Head of Hearing and Balance Balance Unit, HMC. PIC: SALIM Unit at HMC. MATRAMKOT / THE PENINSULA “Qatar is recognised as a QNA lisations (AOC) delegation, Khater addressed the delegation arrived in Qatar on leader in the early detection of DOHA currently visiting the country. discussion. July 5 for a visit till 10, as part of hearing weakness and loss due ear mold laboratory services , The delegation includes partic- It dealt with the foreign the United Nations 2019 fel- to the establishment of the cochlear implant selection, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs ipants from Europe and North policy of Qatar, the develop- lowship programme entitled National Center for Early fitting, mapping and counselling organised an open discussion America. ments in the region and the “The role of women in peace- Detection of Hearing Loss. The clinic , ototoxicity clinic, session yesterday with the The Spokesperson for the progress made by the State in the making and conflict early diagnosis of hearing loss auditory verbal therapy clinics United Nations Alliance of Civi- Ministry H E Lulwa Rashid Al field of human rights. The prevention”. in children is very important, as , vestibular and balance testing it will help early intervention,” laboratory clinic and rehabili- she said speaking to the media tation and dizzy clinic . “We see recently. around 145 cases across the Doha Islamic Youth Forum begins today Established in 2003, clinics on a daily basis. The unit National Center for Early has helped 300 patients hear QNA Co-operation (OIC), and under providing an interactive platform year. For his part, Dr. Issa Al-Hur, Detection of Hearing Loss again, or in some cases for the DOHA the supervision and organisation for youth coming from different Chairman of the Technical Com- program provides hearing first time, by providing them of the Qatar Center for Cultural Islamic countries to learn from mittee for the Doha Youth screenings to all babies born in with cochlear implants since The Doha Islamic Youth Forum and Heritage Events. and about each other. Capital 2019, said the forum will Qatar prior to their discharge 2013,” said Dr Al Sulaiteen. will begin today at QNCC, under The agenda of the forum “This Forum is an oppor- be a great opportunity for young from the hospital. Under the One of the most diagnosed the theme of “Youth is the power discuss issues related to youth tunity to empower young people people representing about 56 programme, all babies are tested conditions treated at Unit is sen- of the nation”, which is part of including good governance and by expanding their participation countries to exchange ideas and again when they have their first sorineural hearing loss. Acquired the activities of Doha - Capital transparency among youth, and initiative, building capacities discuss different issues. vaccination in two months. sensorineural hearing loss, of Islamic Youth 2019. importance of sustainable devel- and promoting cultural diversity For her part, Aisha Al “But children with risk which occurs after birth, can be The Forum which is being opment, youth and social media, as a value on which to build joint Mahmoud, Director of Public factors such as family history caused by a number of factors, organised by the Ministry of and diplomatic simulations. ventures and to connect young Relations and Communication and admission to Neonatal including ageing, noise (noise- Culture and Sports will continue These discussions are accom- people from other countries and at the Ministry of Culture and Intensive Care Unit for more induced hearing loss), disease until July 11, hosting around 90 panied by three workshops. cultures,” he said. Sports, said that all necessary than 48 hours , we do the same or infection, and trauma. In con- young people representing 56 The Minister of Culture and The Minister added: “It is not preparations for the Forum, test after a year,” said Dr Al trast, congenital sensorineural countries of the Islamic world, Sportsm H E Salah bin Ghanem possible to achieve sustainability which brings together youth Sulaiteen. hearing loss, a condition that is including 20 Qatari youth, par- Al Ali, described the Doha Forum without the availability of these from the Islamic world, have Hearing and Balance Unit at present at birth, can be either ticipating in the Forum. for Islamic Youth as “a unique elements and our bet on our been completed. HMC provides several other inherited or caused by abnormal The Forum is organised in event” at this particular stage youth is a basic value bet, Muayed Al Qahtani, Head of services such as general audi- development during pregnancy. cooperation between the Min- where the Islamic nations are emphasizing the central role of Public Relations at Qatar Center ology clinic (pediatric and adult) Over 600 children and adults istry of Culture and Sports and facing many challenges. youth”. The motto “Youth is the for Cultural and Heritage Events, for diagnosis and management are treated for sensorineural the Islamic Youth Cooperation The Forum will contribute power of the nation”, will be the said that the centre is keen to , tinnitus clinic, hearing aid hearing loss every year at the Forum, the youth wing of the to the promotion of cultural theme of Doha, the Islamic Youth provide all the necessary fitting and programming and Audiology and Balance Unit. Organisation of Islamic exchange among young Muslims Capital 2019the throughout the supports. 04 HOME SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 Nama opens Ooredoo enables QBC’s fleet management THE PENINSULA registration for DOHA Ooredoo, the region’s leading enabler of digital business inno- vation, announced yesterday ‘Reyada’ Award that Qatar Building Company (QBC) is embracing the inno- THE PENINSULA vative Internet of Things- DOHA enabled by Ooredoo Fleet Management. Within the framework of its One of Qatar’s largest and strategic objectives to develop innovative construction com- micro and small enterprises, the panies, Qatar Building Company Social Development Center will digitally transform with (Nama) has announced the Ooredoo’s Fleet Management launch of the latest edition of the solution for real-time visibility Reyada Award. across more than 1,000 vehicles. The center will receive Using Ooredoo Fleet Man- Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Nasser Al Thani, Chief Business Officer, Ooredoo Qatar; and Bader applications from today from agement, Qatar Building Mustafawi, Group Commercial Manager, Qatar Building Company; with other officials during the potential Qatari entrepreneurs, Company can optimise costs, owners of small and micro productivity of vehicles, and agreement signing ceremony. enterprises, aged between 18-45, The center will receive maintenance, and enhance until September. applications from safety and customer business benefits. We’re com- data over the cloud, with safety.” Founded in 1971, Qatar The winners will be experiences. mitted to driving Qatar’s software providing live tracking Building Company has three announced at a ceremony by today from potential The agreement was signed nationwide digital transfor- and predictive analytics for divisions across civil engi- Nama on October 28 in the Qatari entrepreneurs, by Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin mation and supporting new proactive decision-making. neering, materials production, presence of prominent national owners of small and Nasser Al Thani, Chief Business levels of Internet of Things-ena- Bader Mustafawi, Group and construction equipment. and international entrepre- micro enterprises, Officer, Ooredoo Qatar and bling innovation in the fast- Commercial Manager, Qatar Qatar Building Company has neurial figures. In its fifth Bader Mustafawi, Group Com- paced construction sector.” Building Company, said: “Aligned offices, workshops, plants, fac- edition, the award seeks to aged between 18-45, mercial Manager, Qatar Building Ooredoo’s Fleet Management with our goals of providing tories, and showrooms across the qualify 14 contestants to the until September. Company. is an end-to-end solution, cov- excellent services and pioneering country. Business customers can finals to present their projects Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi, ering hardware, software, technology, Qatar Building leverage the Ooredoo Advantage, to a carefully selected jury who Chief Operating Officer, Ooredoo mobile connectivity, and 24/7 Company is leveraging Ooredoo making Ooredoo “Best for will judge and evaluate them General and specific quali- Qatar, said: “Our Ooredoo Fleet support services. Qatar Building Fleet Management to transform Business”, thanks to its breadth according to well-chosen cri- fication criteria have been iden- Management solution for Qatar Company uses telematics the construction community. We and depth of talent, best fixed teria based on integrity, trans- tified for participation in the Building Company shows that devices, which can measure data can efficiently rotate our work- and mobile networks, broadest parency and fairness. 2019 Reyada Award.. the Internet of Things is moving such as live GPS tracking every force to enhance employee portfolio of ICT services and The evaluation sessions will For the Best Business Plan, from theory to reality, enabling second and provides engine safety, and provide predictive solutions, and trusted partner for be documented and the selection the applicant must be directly digital transformation and strong analysis. Ooredoo transmits the maintenance to ensure vehicle 60 years. of winners will take place pub- responsible for providing and licly at the award ceremony developing a coherent, exe- during which four entrepreneurs cutable and economically fea- Qatari students will be chosen and will be sible work plan. The business granted cash and discretionary plan model will be provided prizes and awards. There will be after successful registration. The take centre two winners for each of the two applicant should provide nec- categories, whereby the first- essary documents to demon- stage at FIFA place winners of both categories strate knowledge of preparing will receive a gold shield and a business plans, such as courses Women’s grant of QR150,000 while the and workshops, educational second-place winners will background. World Cup receive a silver shield and a For the Best Existing grant of QR75,000. Business category the applicant THE PENINSULA Hamad Al Saffar (pictured), must be directly responsible for DOHA Acting Director of the Entrepre- operating and managing the neurship Section at Nama, said, project. The project must be Six young stars from Qatar Foun- “The award is divided into two established, executed and reg- dation’s (QF) sport and categories: best business plan, istered in the State of Qatar and community programmes have The members of Qatar Foundation play their role as ‘Fifa Flag-Bearers’ during England vs USA: semi and best existing business with in conformity with the laws in taken centre stage at the FIFA final at FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019. fixed growth rates. The 5th force in the country and project Women’s World Cup France edition of the Award has must be at least two years old 2019 at the invitation of the undergone many changes and and not more than 6 years old. Wanda Group, an official global kick-off in the competition’s two Cup Qatar 2022, the Chinese Naimi, Farah Mohammed, Nihad adjustments in line with the Also an audited financial and Partner of world football’s semi-finals, played in the French conglomerate and QF are set to Rizal, and Shameem Taha also Center’s 2016-2020 Strategy. technical report must be pre- governing body FIFA. city of Lyon. continue working closely toured the city and took part in These changes include the sented. The Reyada Award was The high school students The Wanda Group has rights together through their shared QF-hosted activities. Alya said, granting of financing loans to the launched in 2011. It is the first were given the unforgettable to FIFA’s Youth Programme at focus on youth empowerment, “As a Qatari, I’m proud of my winners up to QR 250,000 in national competition that aims opportunity to participate in the every one of the governing cultural exchange, and inspiring country because it is going to be addition to training and one-on- to promote entrepreneurship ‘FIFA Flag-Bearers’ programme, body’s tournaments, selecting young people through sport. hosting a World Cup, and I’m one consultation, as well as well and innovation and to enhance which saw them join youth from children to be FIFA Flag Bearers During their time in France, very happy and excited to have as facilitating access to the the spirit of competition among around the world in carrying the during the pre-match cere- the students from Qatar Fatima been in France for the Women’s market.” young people. FIFA flag on the pitch before monies. Ahead of the FIFA World Al Naimi, Alya Al Naimi, Haya Al World Cup.”

HEC Paris hosts ‘Meet the Alumni’ event

HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading providers of Executive Education, held a ‘Meet the Alumni’ event where alumni members shared their expe- riences with potential participants and prepared them to embark on a learning journey through the Specialized Master in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM) Degree Program. The event took place at the HEC Paris Doha campus, in Tornado Tower. ICC holds workshop on Bollywood dance and fitness THE PENINSULA bollywood numbers like malhari, tenu attendance by registration only by DOHA main love karda, lambergini, slowly email to [email protected]. and also learnt choreography on badri Bhavna Sagar Naik has a teaching The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) held ki dulhaniya. The workshop started experience of 16 years, and loves to a workshop on Bollywood dance and with stretching, aerobics, strength experiment different dance styles like fitness, which attracted around 40 training and dance fitness. modern and Indian contemporary, participants, recently. ‘Yoga for Dancers and Contem- jazz, ballroom and is a full-fledged The workshop at Asoka Hall was porary Dance’ is the next workshop dance and fitness trainer. She also conducted by Bhavna Sagar Naik. The planned by Bhavna Naik along with takes women wellness programme to participants, aged between ten to 50 ICC on Tuesday at Ashoka Hall. The overcome their inhibitions related to years, learned to shake their legs to workshop is free and open to all for weight, looks, dressing, speech etc.

The participants of ICC workshop cheer during a photo session at Asoka Hall. SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 HOME / MIDDLE EAST 05 ACTA holds seminar on media’s role in promoting integrity, transparency

QNA with integrity and transparency The seminar raised DOHA to unify anti-corruption efforts; community awareness “the experience of the financial of the values of A seminar organised by the and administrative oversight in integrity, transparency Administrative Control and the Sultanate of Oman in pro- Transparency Authority (ACTA) moting integrity and trans- and accountability. has highlighted the role of the parency”; and “the importance media in promoting values of of directing the media, especially integrity and transparency, and modern media (social media) to maintain this position. combating corruption, focusing raise awareness of the dangers For his part, Hassan Al on some experiences in this field. of corruption and its forms, and Dosari, head of the technical The seminar comes within ways to combat it.” office at the Authority, said that the framework of the Authority’s The Chairman of the Admin- this seminar is the beginning of efforts to strengthen the part- istrative Control and Trans- a significant partnership with the nership with various quarters parency Authority, H E Hamad media to support national efforts and departments in the country bin Nasser Al Missned told to promote integrity, trans- Saad Mohammed Saad Al Jubara Al Rumaihi (second right), General Manager at Qatar Television and to increase community reporters that the organisation parency and the prevention and and Head of Media Department of Amiri Diwan, with Hamad bin Nasser Al Missned (right), Chairman awareness of the values of of this seminar comes within the control of corruption. integrity, transparency and framework of the new initiative Al Dosari stressed the need of the Board of Administrative Control and Transparency, and other officials at the Seminar on Role accountability, and the pre- of the Authority to enhance the for concerted efforts to promote of Media in Importance of Integrity and Transparency as Means of Preventing Corruption, held at vention and control of partnership between the State’s integrity, transparency and cor- Sheraton Doha. PIC: ABDUL BASIT/THE PENINSULA corruption. departments and activate the ruption. “The task of fighting cor- The seminar , which included role of the media in order to ruption can not be carried out by values and patterns of behaviour, presentation on the role of the Transparency Authority is speakers from Qatar, Oman and reach a clear concept of this any single party, but all national and even to mobilise public Authority in combating cor- working to strengthen them Kuwait, covered four themes: partnership. efforts need to be combined. opinion on important issues, as ruption, promoting integrity, through several projects including “The role of the media in sup- He stressed that the political Therefore, the Authority is keen well as their role and importance transparency and preventing cor- the “Integrity of Public Officials porting the vision, mission and leadership was able to put the to cooperate with all stake- as a source of information. ruption, its working mechanisms Charter”, the “Anti-Conflict of objectives of the Administrative State of Qatar in advanced posi- holders in the State and various During the seminar, Amal Al and its current and future Interest Law”, the “Transparency Control and Transparency Com- tions on international indi- components of the Qatari Kuwari, Director of the Moni- projects. Al Kuwari said that Law”, the “National Integrity and mittee aimed at promoting the cators to combat corruption society,” he said. toring and Development facing corruption is based on Transparency Framework” and values of integrity, transparency, and promote integrity and He noted the role of the Department of the Administrative integrity, transparency, and the National Strategy for the Pro- prevention and combating cor- transparency, adding that there media in society, their ability to Control and Transparency accountability, pointing out that motion of Integrity and Trans- ruption; to direct public opinion must be concerted efforts to influence and the formation of Authority, gave a brief the Administrative Control and parency 2019-2022. 8th South Indian International Movie Awards to be held in Doha Erdogan sacks Turkish central RAYNALD C RIVERA and technical achievements in Abdulla. Thousands of people Indian population also who international media as well as THE PENINSULA film. Speaking to The Peninsula, are expected to attend this first- understands the language and many Indian cinema fans are bank governor Naveed Abdulla, CEO of ONE FM of-its-kind event, some of a lot of South Indian movies are expected to fly to Doha to watch Qatar, said they had been whom are flying to Doha being screened in theatres in the awards ceremony. QNA The eighth South Indian Inter- looking forward to bringing including between 450 to 500 Qatar,” he said. “We are expecting a good ANKARA national Movie Awards (SIIMA) SIIMA to Qatar and this was the production crew, technicians The awards ceremony itself chunk of people to travel to to be held in Qatar next month perfect time to host it here with and dance troupe as well as a will be a two-day function, but Qatar to watch this movie Turkish President Recep Tayyip is expected to not only delight the Qatar-India 2019 Year of huge number of international prior to that there will also be a awards as well as experience Erdogan has sacked the central fans of Indian cinema but also Culture. “We wanted to give media fans, he said, adding they business award. The functions, Arab hospitality, the hotels, and bank governor, Murat promote understanding of delight to all Indians living in have been working with Qatar Abdulla said, will be telecast in other entertainment which are Cetinkaya, and replaced him Indian culture reflected through Qatar with this award function National Tourism Council four different languages on curated along with this festival,” with the bank’s deputy its vibrant film industry. where we have over 200 people (QNTC) and other partners in Indian television. he said. Tickets to the awards governor, Murat Uysal. In another first in Qatar, the from the movie fraternity India to promote the event “It will be a good four and a ceremony will be in different According to Turkey’s annual SIIMA will be held on coming to Qatar and out of them through various platforms. half to five hours show per day categories and will be on sale Anadolu Agency, the Turkish August 15 and 16 at Lusail Indoor around 70 to 80 are top A-list “We are expecting anything and there will be a lot of meet soon. The Eighth SIIMA is one presidency issued a presidential Arena. It will witness some of celebrities. This would also help between 8,000 to 10,000 and greet with celebrities for of the much anticipated events decree yesterday that Murat the most prominent celebrities non-Indians in Qatar to under- people for the show because fans and very interactive ses- being organised in partnership Cetinkaya, who was appointed in the South Indian film industry stand the Indian culture and each of these celebrities do have sions,” he added. Apart from the with QNTC’s Summer in Qatar to the role in April 2016, was come to Doha to attend the cer- connect both cultures during their own major fan base. Qatar celebrities, production crew and programme which runs until removed from the role and was emony which rewards artistic this Year of Culture,” said has a huge South performers; Indian and August 16. replaced by Murat Uysal. According to a statement by the central bank, Uysal said in his first remarks as governor Msheireb Properties, that he will continue to “inde- pendently apply monetary policy tools to maintain price Huawei sign pact stability.” He also said that communication channels will THE PENINSULA Downtown Doha to be a city of be used in line with the central DOHA firsts, constantly bringing into bank’s targets. the country the latest and Markets have speculated Msheireb Downtown Doha, the smartest technology solutions. over recent weeks that smartest and most sustainable For Huawei, this cooperation Cetinkaya may be pushed out fully built city district in the with the national real estate by the government because of world and Qatar’s destination for developer will help the company his reluctance to cut rates. leisure, living and business, is in expanding its presence locally President Recep Tayyip intended to become home to and increasing its market share. Erdogan has repeatedly railed Huawei’s Smart Experience Ali Al Kuwari, Acting CEO of against high interest rates and Centre in Qatar. Msheireb Properties, said: called for them to be lowered The announcement was “Msheireb Downtown Doha is all in a bid to stimulate growth. made earlier during a signing about connectivity and smart Turkey’s main interest rate is ceremony between Msheireb living. We have promised our 24% after the bank under Properties, the developer of tenants and visitors an expe- Cetinkaya made an aggressive Msheireb Downtown Doha rience like no other, and we are rate hike of 625 basis points last The officials of Msheireb Properties and Huawei during the agreement signing ceremony. (MDD), and Huawei, a leading currently embarking on partner- September following a currency global provider of information ships to ensure we fulfil that. Our crisis in August. and communications technology work with Huawei will witness have in our infrastructure. We Technologies LLC, said: “It is an presence and increase our foot- Uysal, who had served as (ICT) infrastructure and smart the development of their smart are very happy with this venture exciting cooperation indeed. The print. We are excited that our deputy governor since June devices. experience centre in the country, and we look forward to Huawei brand has a large cus- collaboration with Msheireb 2016, will hold a press con- This agreement aligns with which is only telling of the trust announce its opening soon.” tomer following in Qatar ... It’s Properties will further support ference in the coming days, the the vision set for Msheireb that international companies Frank Fan, CEO of Huawei vitally important to solidify our us in achieving this goal.” bank said. UK-flagged tanker ‘safe and well’ after stop in Gulf REUTERS at its next port, an official at UK Mar- DUBAI itime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. UKMTO, which coordinates The UK-flagged supertanker Pacific shipping in the Gulf, had been in Voyager that halted in the Gulf contact with the tanker, the official yesterday is “safe and well,” a British said. official told Reuters, after Iran An Iranian religious leader said dismissed reports its Revolutionary yesterday that Britain should be Guards had seized the vessel. “scared” about Tehran’s possible A Revolutionary Guards com- retaliation for the seizure of the Grace mander on Friday had threatened to 1, the Fars semi-official news agency seize a British ship in retaliation for reported. the capture by Royal Marines of “I am openly saying that Britain Iranian supertanker Grace 1 in should be scared of Iran’s retaliatory A British Royal Navy ship patrols near supertanker Grace 1 off the coast of Gibraltar. measures over the illegal seizure of Gibraltar, yesterday. The Pacific Voyager stopped in the Iranian oil tanker,” said the Gulf en route to Saudi Arabia from Mohammad Ali Mousavi Jazayeri, a Singapore, before resuming its member of the Assembly of Experts. the White House said in a statement interests, including efforts to enforce course, Refinitiv Eikon mapping US President Donald Trump and yesterday. The statement, which did sanctions on Syria, to ensure that Iran showed. British Prime Minister Theresa May not mention the tanker incident, said: does not obtain a nuclear weapon, It stopped as part of a routine discussed ways to maintain pressure “They discussed cooperation ... to and to achieve the final, fully verified procedure to adjust its arrival time on Iran during a phone call on Friday, advance shared national security denuclearisation of North Korea.” 06 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019

Syria Kurds Iran hints it could enrich uranium to 5% host meet on AFP interview published pn Friday Uranium enrichment Earlier, the US mission in The US was originally a TEHRAN on the leader’s official website. “will increase as much Vienna said that the American party to the JCPOA but in May IS detainees “For Bushehr nuclear reactor as needed for our Ambassador to International 2018 President Donald Trump A top adviser to Iran’s supreme we need five percent enrichment peaceful activities,” Organizations Jackie Wolcott had dramatically withdrew from the AFP leader has hinted that Tehran and it is a completely peaceful requested the special meeting to accord. Since then the US has BEIRUT could boost its uranium goal,” he added. Ali Akbar Velayati, discuss the IAEA’s latest report re-imposed sanctions and has enrichment to five percent for Bushehr is Iran’s only international affairs on Iran, issued earlier this week. attempted to prevent Iran from Dozens of international experts “peaceful” aims, ahead of deadline nuclear power station and is cur- adviser to Supreme In it, the IAEA confirmed that exporting oil, a vital part of its gathered in northeastern Syria it set for world powers to save a rently running on imported fuel Leader Ayatollah Ali Iran had breached the limit of economy. yesterday to discuss how to landmark 2015 nuclear deal. from Russia that is closely mon- 300kg for stockpiles of enriched Analysts say that the manage thousands of suspected Iran is acting on its May 8 itored by the UN’s International Khamenei said. uranium as stipulated under the breaches announced by Iran so Islamic State group members threat to suspend from Sunday Atomic Energy Agency. 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan far mean very little in terms of crammed into Kurdish-run parts of the agreement in On May 8, Iran announced it the remaining parties to the deal of Action (JCPOA). The US any possible attempt by Tehran prisons and camps. response to US President would no longer respect the — Britain, China, France, statement described the news of to develop a nuclear weapon, French lawyers and US- Donald Trump’s reimposition limits set on the size of its stock- Germany and Russia — to the breach as “concerning”. “The but are rather designed to based analysts were among those of crippling sanctions after piles of enriched uranium and provide Tehran with relief from international community must pressure the remaining parties attending the three-day con- withdrawing from the deal in heavy water, and threatened to the US sanctions. “The US has hold Iran’s regime accountable,” to the JCPOA. ference on the challenges still May last year. abandon further nuclear com- directly and Europeans indirectly the statement added. Russia is also a party to the facing the region after IS’s terri- The accord capped Iran’s mitments, including exceeding violated” the deal, said Velayati. The Iranian mission in JCPOA and its ambassador to torial defeat, organisers said. enrichment maximum at 3.67 the agreed uranium enrichment “We will react proportionally the Vienna reacted to news of the US international organisations in Officials of the autonomous percent, sufficient for power maximum from July 7. more they violate it.” request for a meeting by saying Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, said in Kurdish administration in generation but far below the It has also threatened to The UN’s nuclear watchdog, it was a demonstration of a tweet on Friday that an IAEA northeastern Syria, which is more than 90 percent level resume building from that date meanwhile, said that it will hold American “isolation” and calling board of governors’ meeting was hosting the conference in the required for a nuclear weapon. a heavy water reactor — capable a special meeting on Iran’s the US “the prime violator of the “not a proper place to consider” town of Amuda, were also due Uranium enrichment “will of one day producing plutonium nuclear programme next week. JCPOA”. “The recent develop- what he called “Iranian devia- to take part. In March, Kurdish- increase as much as needed for — in Arak in central Iran, a The meeting of the International ments have no connection to tions from (the) JCPOA”. led fighters overran the last our peaceful activities,” Ali Akbar project that had been mothballed Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s safeguards related issues and the “From the viewpoint of (the) pocket of the jihadists’ cross- Velayati, international affairs under the deal. board of governors would be mandate of the Board of Gov- IAEA mandate they don’t con- border “caliphate” with support advisor to Supreme Leader Aya- The move comes in response held “on 10 July at 14:30,” an ernors,” the Iranian mission said stitute violation or concern,” from a US-led coalition. tollah Ali Khamenei said in an to what Iran deems a failure by IAEA spokesman said. in a statement. Ulyanov said. Now, the Kurds are strug- gling to cope with the thou- sands of alleged IS members they detained during the battle. Erdogan meets head of They include around 1,000 sus- pected foreign fighters held in Libya’s UN-backed govt jail, and some 13,000 family members in overcrowded camps. AP The reinforcements came less With no local court ISTANBUL than two weeks after Haftar’s equipped to deal with the large forces were driven out of the stra- number of jihadist suspects, the Turkey’s President has met with tegic town of Gharyan, in a sur- Kurds have pressed their home the head of Libya’s UN-recog- prise attack by militiamen aligned countries to take them back. nised government, following with the Tripoli government. “There is global consensus heightened tensions between The UN health agency said that action urgently needs to be Turkey and forces loyal to a rival the death toll from the fighting taken to deal with the thou- Libyan authority. around the capital had reached sands of foreign ISIS fighters In a statement from his nearly 1,000, including 53 who and affiliates, plus ISIS-linked office late on Friday, President were killed in the airstrike on children, currently detained in Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated the Tajoura detention center for northeast Syria,” the organisers his support for Prime Minister migrants. The World Health of the conference said. Fayez Sarraj’s “legitimate” gov- Organization said the fighting “However, there is near- ernment. Libya is split between has wounded over 5,000 others total lack of consensus as to two warring governments. since Haftar launched his what this action will look like.” Sarraj leads the weakened gov- offensive on April 4. Syria’s Kurds have called for ernment based in the capital of Fighters aligned with the outside help to set up an inter- Tripoli in the west, supported by government in Tripoli received national tribunal. an array of militias. Turkish-made armoured The self-styled Libyan vehicles in May. The LNA said it Jordan bans online Syrians inspect the damage following reported regime airstrikes on the town of Muhambal, in the National Army of Khalifa Haftar destroyed Turkish-made drones northern Idlib province, yesterday. game PUBG over rules much of the rest of the during the fighting. In a tele- country. His ongoing offensive phone call yesterday, Erdogan ‘negative effects’ to seize the capital has spoke with Russian President threatened to plunge Libya into Vladimir Putin about the Libyan 20 civilians dead in northwest Syria AFP/AMMAN another bout of violence on the crisis, among other topics. scale of the conflict that ousted Haftar is backed by Russia, along AFP the province, the Britain-based between Moscow and Ankara, Jordan yesterday banned the Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. with his Arab allies of the United BEIRUT war monitor said. but Damascus and its Russian hugely popular but brutal Erdogan called on Haftar’s Arab Emirates and Egypt. Three members of a family ally have ramped up their deadly online game PlayerUnknown’s forces to cease their attacks. The Also yesterday, migrants Syrian regime and Russian bom- were killed by a Russian air bombardment of the region Battlegrounds, citing its “neg- military commander’s forces has who survived an airstrike on a bardment has killed 20 civilians strike on the town of Morek, in since late April. ative effects” on the kingdom’s said that Turkish vessels and detention center in Tajoura went including seven children in neighbouring Hama province. More than 530 civilians have citizens. Often likened to the interests would be considered on a hunger strike to protest northwestern Syria, a war Idlib, a region of some three been killed since then, according blockbuster book and film targets, after accusing Turkey of their conditions, according to a monitor said yesterday, in the million people, many of whom to the Observatory. The United series “The Hunger Games”, helping militias allied with the migrant in the facility. The latest deadly raids on the fled former rebel-held areas Nations says 25 health facilities PUBG pits marooned characters Tripoli government. Six Turkish migrant said guards pressured embattled opposition bastion. retaken by the government, is in the region have been hit, the against each another in a virtual nationals were freed this week the detained migrants to remain Regime warplanes and hel- the last major bastion of oppo- latest including the second fight to the death, and has after Turkey threatened action. inside a hangar adjacent to a icopters late on Friday carried sition to the Russia-backed attack in two months on an become one of the world’s most The LNA also said it weapons workshop at the out air strikes on Muhambal Damascus government after underground hospital in the popular mobile games. deployed more troops to join the detention center. village in Idlib province, killing eight years of civil war. town of Kafranbel on Thursday. A source in Jordan’s Tele- Tripoli fighting. On Friday, its The migrants called for the 13 civilians including the seven The region on Turkey’s “The attacks happened communications Regulatory media center posted footage it UN agencies to move them out of children, the Syrian Observatory doorstep is administered by despite the fact that the coordi- Authority warned the game “had says shows “military battalions” Libya. In another detention center for Human Rights said. Syria’s former Al Qaeda affiliate nates of this hospital had previ- negative effects on its users, that would be sent to the front in the Abu Salim district, about Another seven civilians were Hayat Tahrir Al Sham, but other ously been shared with the which led to its being officially for the first time. The footage 7km from central Tripoli, another killed yesterday, including a jihadist and rebel groups are also parties to the conflict in a delib- blocked”. The move follows showed dozens of armored migrant said dozens of migrants woman hit by regime rocket fire present. Idlib is supposed to be erate, carefully planned effort to similar bans in Iraq, Nepal, the vehicles moving in the desert held a protest earlier in the week on the outskirts of the town of protected from a major regime prevent any attacks on it,” an UN Indian state of Gujarat and the under air cover. against their detention. Khan Sheikhun in the south of assault by a September deal official said on Friday. Indonesian province of Aceh. Sudan protest leaders cancel civil disobedience campaign AFP next week, although the draft has civilian rule” through mobilising KHARTOUM postponed the formation of a 300- people on the streets against the seat transitional parliament that generals. “But now we can assume Sudan’s protest movement yes- had been agreed upon in previous that civilian rule will be achieved terday said that it has cancelled a talks. through the agreement,” he nationwide day of civil disobe- The protest umbrella group added. dience that was planned for later yesterday released a new pro- Tension between the generals this month, after reaching a gramme of events on social media and protest leaders had soared power-sharing agreement with networks, which makes no following the raid, and it was only ruling generals. mention of the July 14 civil diso- after intense mediation by Ethi- The Alliance for Freedom and bedience campaign. opian and African Union envoys Change and the ruling military The alliance had also called that the two sides resumed nego- council agreed on Friday to form for a mass protest against the gen- tiations and finally reached an a joint ruling body, which in turn erals on July 13 — a date which agreement on Friday. is to install a transitional civilian marks 40 days since a June 3 pre- At least 136 people have been administration -- protesters’ main dawn raid on a protest camp in killed since June 3. The health demand. Khartoum by men in military ministry has given a lower death Prominent protest leaders fatigues that killed dozens of pro- toll of 78 people killed over the Ahmed Al Rabie and Khalid Omar testers. The new programme pro- same period. Fashion show in Durban confirmed that the civil disobe- posed by the alliance says that Days after the raid on the dience campaign had been can- there will instead be gatherings sit-in, the protest alliance held a A model presents a creation by local designers during a fashion show at the 2019 editon of the celled. “It is to give room for the on July 13 as a “commemoration” three-day nationwide civil diso- Vodacom Durban July horse race, in Durban yesterday. The Vodacom Durban July race is the biggest agreement” to be implemented, for those killed in the raid. bedience campaign, which horse racing event on the African continent and a high social event where South African celebrities Rabie said. Omar said the earlier aim of attracted strong participation and dress up and watch the race. The race attracts close to 100,000 spectators. A deal is expected to be ready the mass protest and civil disobe- hit the country’s already dilapi- for signing by the two sides early dience campaign was to “achieve dated economy hard. SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 ASIA 07

Those opposing Crisis in Karnataka as 11 MLAs of ruling coalition quit $5trn vision are IANS The ruling coalition through them on Tuesday (July professional BENGALURU government of 9) as I am on leave on Monday,” BJP govt ‘orchestrating Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar told pessimists: Modi Karnataka plunged into a major Congress and Janata reporters at his residence here. defections’: Congress political crisis yesterday as 11 Dal (Secular) had 118 The legislators then met IANS/VARANASI MLAs from the ruling Congress- MLAs in 225-member Governor Vajubhai Vala in Raj IANS India ... A new symbol of horse- Janata Dal (Secular) combine state Assembly. The Bhavan and apprised him of the NEW DELHI trading politics has emerged in Prime Minister Narendra Modi quit, reducing the 13-month-old reasons for their resignation. the country. yesterday said that those criti- government to a minority in the coalition government In a communique later, the The Congress yesterday hit out “(Prime Minister Narendra) cising his government’s vision 225-member state Assembly. is now threatened Governor’s office said the legis- at the BJP over the resignations Modiji and the BJP need to be of making India a $5 trillion Of the 11 legislators who sub- after the resignations. lators had given a copy of their of 11 MLAs of the ruling coalition aware that the Karnataka gov- economy were “professional mitted their resignations in the BJP has 105 members. resignations to Vala as they in Karnataka, alleging that the ernment which is a joint gov- pessimists”. Assembly Speaker’s office, 8 are could not give those to the Central government was ernment by the Congress and “There are certain people from the Congress and 3 from Speaker personally. “orchestrating the defections”. the Janata Dal-Secular having who are questioning why the the JD-S. 105 legislators. Congress sources in New Addressing reporters after complete majority under our government has set such a The major political devel- The MLAs went to the Delhi said the party’s state in- the meeting of senior party democratic setup is now sought target, what is the need, why all opment came at a time when Assembly secretariat to submit charge KC Venugopal, who is in leaders here at the party’s war to be pulled down by a spate of this is being done? These people Chief Minister HD Kumar- their resignations to the Speaker Kerala presently, was rushing to room, Congress media in- defections and resignations. should be called professional aswamy and his two cabinet col- but he was not there and Bengaluru to meet the rebel charge and national spokes- “MLAs are being bought in pessimists,” said Modi while leagues are away in the US and therefore they handed over their MLAs. person Randeep Singh Sur- broad daylight. Democracy is inaugurating a BJP membership are scheduled to return today. letters to his personal assistant. The eight Congress MLAs jewala said: “We deprecate the being denigrated in broad day- drive here in Uttar Pradesh. Before the resignations, the AH Vishwanath, who who resigned are Pratapgauda efforts of the BJP to buy our leg- light, the Constitution is being He said: “Professional pes- ruling coalition had 118 MLAs, resigned as JD-S MLA, told Patil (Maski), BC Patil islators, to pressurise legislators trampled in broad daylight in simists are different from five more than the required reporters after meeting the Gov- (Hirekerur), Ramesh Jarkiholi into resigning in order to bring Karnataka by the BJP gov- common people. If you go to a majority mark of 113. ernor that three more legislators (Gokak), Shivram Hebbar (Yel- down an elected government ernment at the Centre.” common man with a problem, They included 78 MLAs of would be resigning soon. He lapur) Mahesh Kumatahalli in Karnataka.” Besides Surjewala, senior he will help you find a solution. the Congress (excluding the appeared before the media along (Athani), Ramalinga Reddy (BTM Attacking the Modi gov- Congress leaders Anand But if you go to these pessimists Speaker), 37 of the JD-S, one with the other legislators who Layout), ST Somashekar (Yesh- ernment, he said: “Aaya Ram, Sharma, Ghulam Nabi Azad, people, they will turn it into a each from the Bahujan Samaj resigned. vantpur) and SN Subba Reddy Gaya Ram have attained a new Motilal Vora, Ahmed Patel, Mal- threat. There is a saying in Party (BSP) and regional outfit “I came to know from my (KGF in Kolar). definition in India. The new likarjuna Kharge, Jyotiraditya English, that ‘size of the cake Karnataka Pragnyavantha Janata personal secretary that 11 legis- The three JD-S MLAs who word for Aaya Ram, Gaya ram Scindia, Jitendra Singh and matters’... We are increasing Party (KPJP) and an Inde- lators gave resignation letters in quit are Vishwanath (Hunsur), N is MODI — mischiveously Deepender Hooda attended the India’s share to double of what pendent. The opposition my office. They were acknowl- Narayana Gowda (KR Pete) and orchestrating defections in meeting. it was, and the benefits of it will Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has edged with receipts. I will go Gopalaiah (Mahalakshmim). reach every Indian.” 08 VIEWS SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 Greece is ready to turn ESTABLISHED IN 1996

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ACTING MANAGING EDITOR FERDINANDO GIUGLIANO MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED BLOOMBERG [email protected] reece goes to polls today in the first election since the DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR country exited its interna- MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI Gtional bailout. [email protected] Voters face a choice: Giving a second term to left-wing Prime Min- ister Alexis Tsipras, or backing Kyr- iakos Mitsotakis, leader of the center- right New Democracy party. The polls suggest Mitsotakis is on course to win and could even secure EDITORIAL an absolute majority. The Harvard- educated former management con- sultant has won the trust of investors thanks to his manifesto promises to Greece Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras speaking during a pre-election rally in Athens Time-tested friendship lower taxes and improve the business ahead of general elections. environment. If he can put it all into he brotherly relations and trusted friendship between practice, Greece stands a good chance Qatar and Turkey have passed all tests and the bonds of getting back on its feet at last. likely followed. Instead, Tsipras ousted risk premium between Greece and Tof mutual love and respect between the two nations The incumbent Tsipras has his more radical allies, including other countries has also narrowed, a are growing with every passing day. returned the country to growth — but finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, sign that investors expect the country Last year, when Turkey faced brief financial crunch only after breaking his initial promises who had secretly looked into ways to to turn a corner after the vote. The and Turkish lira touched record lows, Amir H H Sheikh and plunging the economy into a develop a parallel payment system. benchmark Athens Stock Exchange Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said that Qatar was standing painful and unnecessary recession Yet the price for Tsipras’ volte-face General Index has climbed more than by its “brothers in Turkey” and he announced a $15bn from which it has only just recovered. was more suffering. The government 45% this year. investment into Turkey’s financial markets and banks. Gross domestic product expanded had to impose capital controls to stop Mitsokakis should seek to open up Like Qatar, Turkey also stood by Qatar through thick by 1.9% last year, and the European money from flowing out of the Greece’s protected oligopolies to com- and thin and President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Commission expects it to grow by a banking system because of the risk of petition — something which Tsipras was the first leader of the world who openly and clearly further 2.2% in the next two years. redenomination into new drachmas. has failed to do — and make it easier denounced imposition of blockade against Qatar by neigh- Greece is still saddled with an The economy, which was on course for foreign investors to put their bouring countries in June 2017. Turkey under Erdogan’s enormous public debt, exceeding for a rebound, shrank for two consec- money into Greece. leadership fully supported Qatar to defeat short-term 180% of GDP. utive years. With his fresh political mandate, challenges posed by the blockade like food security and But the Tsipras is now running on a he might be able to obtain better con- is still whole-heartedly supporting Qatar’s just diplomatic public finances platform of redistribution, which he ditions from the country’s interna- efforts for lifting of unjust siege on all international forums. are slowly on believes stands in stark contrast to the tional creditors, including further debt Turkish Ambassador to Qatar, Fikret Ozer, recently the mend: pro-business agenda of the center- relief. With luck, he could also obtain a said that Qatar has already implemented nearly one- Athens is on right. In the run-up to May’s European concession to lower the expected third of the proposed QR55bn ($15bn) investment pro- Mitsotakis could track to run a election, he used some of the fiscal primary surplus from 3.5% each year gramme in the Turkish primary surplus, surplus to give pensioners a bonus and until 2022 and an average of 2.2% economy in less than one win an absolute net of interest fund tax cuts. But the electorate seems afterwards. year’s time since it was majority or else payments, of to have had enough: Mitsotakis won a Of course, there is a risk that Mit- announced in August last year. try to form a 2.9% of GDP this resounding success, forcing Tsipras to sokakis, too, will disappoint both the “Nearly one-third of that coalition with year, according call an early general election. Syriza is electorate and investors. The scion of There is no proposed $15bn financial to the Bank of now polling 24.3% of the vote, one of Greece’s most important doubt that Qatar package has already been Kinal, a centrist Greece. This is according to the latest poll by Alco, political families is perceived as a and Turkey are implemented and transferred, party. Either way, just below the well behind New Democracy, which is moderniser — but many in his party strategic allies and the rest of the amount is his priority should 3.5% target set at 34%. Other polls also give Mitso- are not. expected to be implemented by the country’s takis’s grouping a clear lead. Vested interests may prove too and enjoy very in terms of investments in be to capitalise international Mitsotakis could win an absolute much to overcome, something that good relations Turkey. Qatar Investment on the support creditors and majority or else try to form a coalition could undermine his efforts to boost in all fields, Authority (QIA), Qatari Diar, which he enjoys comes after the with Kinal, a centrist party. Either way, growth and to seek better terms from including trade Katara Hospitality and several both at home and government his priority should be to capitalise on the EU. Another downturn in the euro other big companies are in the made sizable the support which he enjoys both at zone or a crisis in Italy could also hit and investments. process of making further on the markets. savings in home and on the markets. the economy. Both countries now investments in different recent years. Yields on Greece’s sovereign bonds But after four years of broken aim to expand and sectors of the Turkish Tsipras can take some credit for have plummeted to just above 2%, promises, voters stand ready to turn a economy, including real this improvement. In 2015, after down from about 3.5% just two page. deepen this strong estate, hospitality and other making wild promises that he would months ago. Mario Draghi’s relationship to promising sectors,” Turkish be able to change the terms of the announcement that the European The author writes columns on new levels in the Ambassador told reporters at bailout, he chose to keep Greece in the Central Bank stands ready to ease European economics for Bloomberg coming years. a press conference held to euro after signing up to a package of monetary policy again and the expec- Opinion. He is also an economics col- mark the third-anniversary of austerity and structural reforms. Had tation that his successor-in-waiting, umnist for La Repubblica and was a the failed coup attempt in he opted to leave the single currency, Christine Lagarde, will continue on the member of the editorial board of the Turkey on July 15, 2016. an economic collapse would have same path have clearly helped. But the Financial Times. Ambassador Ozer added: “The bilateral economic ties between Qatar and Turkey have been growing sharply and steadily. For instance, in the year 2016, Turkish exports of goods to Qatar stood at $450m (QR1.63bn), and within Hyperinflation trauma: Zimbabweans’ uneasy new dollar two years it increased to $1.1bn (over QR4bn) in 2018, reg- istering a remarkable growth of over 144 percent.” CHRIS MURONZI Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) Mkono told. “I really don’t predicts the economy could There is no doubt that Qatar and Turkey are strategic AL JAZEERA dollar or “Zimdollar”. know how to value this contract 5.2 percent his year. allies and enjoy very good relations in all fields, including But a decade after devas- because I don’t know what Industry is operating at less trade and investments. Both countries now aim to expand he move was bold, tating hyperinflation $223 is now in RTGS.” than half of its installed and deepen this strong relationship to new levels in the and many did not see prompted the country to “dol- Some economists see capacity. Reliance on imports coming years. it coming. In a bid to larise” its economy by Zimbabwe’s swift outlawing — which become more Ambassador Ozer said that bilateral relations between defend the new and allowing the US greenback of the US dollar as justified, expensive as the local cur- T rency weakens — is stub- Qatar and Turkey, the two strategic allies, further fledgling Zimbabwean dollar and other foreign currencies given most countries that strengthened in all fields after the failed coup attempt to against black market specu- to be used as legal tender, dollarise their economies fail bornly high. overthrow the democratically elected government in lation, the country’s finance many Zimbabweans are scep- to successfully reintroduce a But some economists Turkey on July 15, 2016, and the ongoing unjust blockade minister on June 25 outlawed tical about the stability of the new local currency. “It’s a maintain that Zimbabwe had imposed on Qatar by Arab-quartet in early June 2017. using United States dollars country’s new currency and chance to disprove the notion to take bold steps to defend and other foreign currencies worried about what could that once an economy dol- its sovereign currency, even if in local transactions. happen if their livelihoods are larises, it can’t have its cur- conditions weren’t perfect. When news of the policy tied to it. rency ever. Many countries “Even if fundamentals broke, Harare-based inde- Not even six months old, have failed,” Kipson Gundani, were not yet right, the use of pendent economist John Rob- the fledgling Zimdollar has a Hara-rebased economist multi-currencies was not sus- ertson thought it was a bad suffered from speculative and executive director of the tainable,” said Gundani. “We QUOTE OF THE DAY practical joke. “I am not fully attacks that saw its value CEO Africa Roundtable, told. are not producing optimally, convinced it’s genuine,” Rob- plummet by more than 150 While dollarisation can we are vulnerable on the China supports US-North ertson told Al Jazeera. “This percent before recovering. help stabilise an economy in import cover and our Korea exchanges and idea is so bad it’s a cause for For 67-year-old David the throes of hyperinflation, economy is in recession on a dialogue and hopes that concern. I fear it may be an Mkono, the country’s new there are drawbacks. Local GDP [gross domestic product] attempt in government to currency has just added to his currencies are a powerful level. But we are coming from the two sides will meet cause someone embar- myriad problems. Mkono symbol of sovereignty and a background where the each other halfway and rassment. We hope it is worked as a boilerman for national identity. Countries RTGS was already in circu- follow the consensus of revised.” Zimbabwe’s power utility that dollarise also lose the lation along with other cur- the leaders of the two Zimbabwe’s finance min- company for 47 years, paying power to directly influence rencies and was depreciating ister, Mthuli Ncube, had into his pension in US dollars their own economy through against the US dollar at an countries to resume hinted on several occasions from 2009 until he retired monetary policy. alarming rate.” consultations. that a new Zimbabwean last year. But Zimbabwe’s economy And while confidence in dollar was in the works. The “At retirement, I was is not exactly fertile ground the new currency may be in Luo Zhaohui country had already made a going to get $223 [US dollars] for a new currency to take short supply, Gundani China’s Vice-Foreign Minister move toward it earlier this per month. I am not sure how root. The country is likely in believes that if policymakers year, when it introduced an much I am going to get now recession and the Interna- show discipline, the Zim- interim currency, the Real with the new changes,” tional Monetary Fund dollar may yet have a shot. SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 HOME 09 10 ASIA SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019

Imran orders Pakistan PM to maximum visit Russia on facilities for passengers at Putin’s invitation airports INTERNEWS Sources said Russian INTERNEWS ISLAMABAD President has invited ISLAMABAD Russian President Vladmir Putin Pakistan PM to attend has extended an invitation to the Eastern Economic Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Forum, scheduled Khan has said facilitating Khan to visit Russia in for September 4-6 overseas Pakistanis, investors September, local media reported and foreign tourists at airports, yesterday. in Vladivostok, as a is the top priority of the The Pakistani Premier has special guest. government. accepted the Russian President’s Chairing a high-level invitation, which was extended The two leaders were also seen meeting to ensure better last month in a conversation sitting next to each other during arrangements on country’s air- between the two leaders on the lunch as they remained engaged ports in Islamabad, he empha- sidelines of the 19th Meeting of in conversation. The two were sised on provision of facilities the Council of the Heads of State also seen standing next to each of international standard at Protest against price hike in Karachi (CHS) of the Shanghai Cooper- other during photo sessions. country’s airports and making ation Organisation (SCO) in In an interview to Russian the immigration and custom Supporters of Home-Based Women Workers Federation shout slogans against the 2019 national Bishkek. news agency Sputnik in June fol- procedure easy to maximum budget and the International Monetary Fund programme during a protest in Karachi, yesterday, after According to sources, the lowing the SCO summit, Imran level. prices were hiked in the country. Russian President invited Imran said his government had been The Prime Minister directed to attend as a special guest the mulling the purchase of arms Secretary Aviation to complete Eastern Economic Forum, which from Moscow, given the fact that separation of regulations and is scheduled to be held from the Cold War was long over. management of airports under Panel decides to give Senate chair to PML-N September 4 to 6 in the Russian Asked about military coop- the new aviation policy at the city of Vladivostok. Indian Prime eration between Pakistan and earliest. He said foreign com- INTERNEWS two others for the post of Senate Deputy Chairman Senate, Minister Narendra Modi is also Russia and joint drills later this panies showing interest to offer ISLAMABAD chairman. Saleem Mandviwalla, will con- expected to attend the Eastern year, he said the two countries best management of airports The party will announce the tinue with his post. Economic Forum. The Pakistani had developed cooperation and in provision of services The opposition’s Rahbar name of its candidate in two A day earlier, the 11 member Prime Minister and the Russian between their defence forces worth international standard Committee, or the steering days time. opposition’s anti-government President held several informal and hoped to deepen their will be welcomed. committee, yesterday gave Sources further said PML-N Rahbar Committee met in discussions as they attended the contacts. The Prime Minister was approval to elect a new Senate will leave the position of oppo- Islamabad and reached a con- SCO summit last month. “Most of the 50’s, 60’s and informed about progress per- chairman from the party with sition leader after the chair- sensus to remove Senate The two world leaders 70’s were spent in the Cold War taining to Pakistan Interna- the majority in the upper house, manship of Senate. Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani. engaged in conversation on region, where India was close tional Airlines. He was also the Pakistan Muslim League- The Rahbar Committee The committee made deci- several occasions. Observers to the Soviet Union, and Pakistan given a detailed briefing on Nawaz (PML-N). during its meeting also mulled sions about several important said that, of the world leaders was close to the United States. future strategy to provide best According to sources, the over the name of the new oppo- matters during the meeting, present at the SCO meeting, We were in different camps. facilities to the passengers on PML-N has begun mulling over sition leader in Senate. including deciding upon a Prime Minister Imran interacted Now things have changed,” the Pakistani airports and to the names of Raja Zafarul Haq Meanwhile, sources said the new name for the Senate with President Putin the most. Pakistan Premier said. improve arrangements there. and Musadik Malik along with opposition also agreed that chairman.

Govt takes Sri Lanka President vetoes military deal with the US back cars from AFP independence and sovereignty,” is keen on strengthening their ernment of strongman pres- COLOMBO Sirisena told a public rally in the existing military cooperation. ident, Mahinda Rajapakse. former PMs island’s south. A year ago, Washington Several senior military com- Sri Lanka’s President yesterday “Several agreements cur- announced it was granting manders from the Rajapakse Abbasi, Nawaz announced he will not allow his rently being discussed are det- $39m to boost maritime security regime have been denied visas INTERNEWS/LAHORE government to conclude a rimental to our country.” “I will in Sri Lanka as China developed to visit the US. proposed military deal that not allow the SOFA that seeks its strategic hold on the Indian China has vowed to keep would allow US troops free to betray the nation. Some Ocean island. providing financial help, Pakistan’s former prime access to the island’s ports. foreign forces want to make Sri Increased US interest in Sri including loans, to Sri Lanka minister Shahid Khaqan Maithripala Sirisena (pic- Lanka one of their bases. I will Lanka comes as China is upping despite warnings about the Abbasi’s bullet-proof BMW has tured) said he was opposed to not allow them to come into the investment in ports and other island nation’s mounting debt. been taken back by the Cabinet the draft Status of Forces country and challenge our building projects on the island, Sri Lanka in 2017 granted a Division, local media reported Agreement (SOFA) that the two sovereignty.” which is a key link in Beijing’s 99-year lease on a strategic port yesterday. countries are negotiating to The SOFA seeks to ensure ambitious “Belt and Road” infra- to Beijing because of it could not The car was issued to the further strengthen their military reciprocal access to port facil- ends in January. structure initiative. repay Chinese loans for the then prime minister Abbasi by ties. ities and allow freer entry to He did not name the powers The US had stopped arms $1.4bn project. the Prime Minister’s Office Sirisena is at loggerheads military personnel and their he accused of trying to gain a sales to Sri Lanka during the The port in Hambantota while he was in office. It was with his pro-Western Prime contractors. military foothold in his Indian height of the island’s Tamil sep- straddles the world’s busiest taken back after NAB’s investi- Minister Ranil Sirisena said there will be no Ocean island republic of 21 aratist war that ended in 2009. east-west shipping route and gation. The former PM is under Wickremesinghe. bilateral agreements “against Sri million people. The global power has also been also gives a strategic foothold investigation by NAB in con- “I will not allow any Lanka’s national interest” as However, it was a thinly highly critical of the human to China in a region long dom- nection with alleged corruption agreement that undermines our long as he was in office. His term veiled reference to the US which rights record of the former gov- inated by India. in liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract, purchase of 34 bullet- proof cars from Germany for Two dead in Saarc conference and the illegal PTI govt to disburse 80,000 interest-free loans monthly appointment of the Ogra chair- bomb blast INTERNEWS Islamabad yesterday. the initiative was a four year Assistant said the present gov- person case. ISLAMABAD She said interest-free loans programme of about Rs42.65bn ernment led by Prime Minister A day earlier, a bullet-proof in Ghazni of over three billion rupees were which will benefit over 16 Imran Khan cares for the Mercedes of the Cabinet The government of Pakistan will disbursed among eighty two million people. Dr Sania Nishtar deprived segments of the society Division was confiscated from mosque disburse interest-free loans thousand people across the assured that the poverty allevi- and has also established Panah the Jati Umra residence of every month among 80,000 country on the launching of ation programmes will be Gahs (shelter homes) for the former premier Nawaz Sharif REUTERS people under the National National Poverty Graduation implemented with complete shelterless people. during a raid. The car was KABUL Poverty Graduation Strategy. Strategy yesterday. transparency. He said despite difficult eco- issued to Nawaz Sharif by the This was stated by Special She said these interest free She also announced that nomic situation, the government Prime Minister’s Office on May Islamic State fighters claimed Assistant on Social Protection loans will bring revolution in the every month a new programme had doubled the budgetary allo- 31, 2017. It was, however, not responsibility yesterday for a and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania lives of the poor. will be launched under the cations for the poverty allevi- returned after his disqualifi- deadly overnight attack in a Nishtar at a news conference in The Special Assistant said umbrella of Ehsas. The Special ation programmes. cation by the Supreme Court. mosque in central province of Ghazni in Afghanistan. At least two people were killed and 20 others sustained Key IS commander dead injuries as a bomb planted by the hardline militants inside the in encounter with forces Mohammadiya mosque, used by Shi’ites, went off on Friday ANATOLIA and ammunition from the night, said Aref Noori, a pro- ISLAMABAD slain terrorist. vincial government spokesman. On June 26, three suicide The militant group said 40 Pakistani forces yesterday killed bombers stormed a police people were injured in the a key IS commander during an compound in Balochistan’s explosion. encounter in Balochistan remote Loralai district, killing The explosive device was province, official media one policeman and injuring planted ahead of the Friday reported. two. prayers, government officials The terrorist, known as The large Balochistan said. Shukrullah, was behind province, bordering Iran and Ghazni has recently been several suicide bombings in Afghanistan, is strategically the scene of heavy clashes the northwestern Balochistan important thanks its copper, between government forces province. He was killed in an zinc, and natural gas reserves, and Taliban militants. exchange of fire with counter- but has been beset by violence Islamic State increasingly terrorism forces in Netral in for over six decades. claims responsibility for attacks Dera Murad Jamali, state-run The province is also a key on civilian targets even as talks Radio Pakistan reported. route of the multi-billion- for peace between US officials The IS commander was the dollar China-Pakistan Eco- and the Taliban to end the Bagan wins World Heritage Site status facilitator and mastermind nomic Corridor (CPEC) — a Afghan war intensify. behind several recent attacks part of Beijing’s ambitious One Earlier on Friday, at least 14 A general view of Dhammayangyi ancient pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar, yesterday. The UNESCO World in Balochistan. Belt, One Road project. people were killed when Heritage Committee yesterday approved the registration of the ancient city of Bagan as a World Security forces also Various outfits have also been mortars were fired on a busy Heritage site. recovered hand grenades, a active in the region for the last market in Faryab province. suicide jacket, and other arms decade. SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 ASIA / EUROPE 11

Actress faces jail Australian student was spying: N Korea term in Thailand AP for catching clams “anti-DPRK” media, a reference He also wrote op-eds and SEOUL The KCNA, said North Korea deported to the North’s formal name, the essays that appeared in the AFP Democratic People’s Republic of Western media, including NK BANGKOK North Korea said yesterday that Alek Sigley after Korea. The news agency said the News, although none of them an Australian student who it he pleaded for North expelled Sigley out of seemed outwardly critical about A South Korean actress faces up detained for a week had spread forgiveness over his “humanitarian leniency.” the North’s government and to five years in a Thai jail for anti-Pyongyang propaganda and activities, which the “He honestly admitted his political system. catching endangered giant clams engaged in spying by providing spying acts of systematically col- In a statement published on in a reality TV stunt, an official photos and other materials to agency said infringed lecting and offering data about its site, NK News CEO Chad said, despite the show’s apology. news outlets with critical views on the country’s the domestic situation of the O’Carroll said it would be a “mis- Lee Yeol-eum was filmed toward the North. sovereignty. DPRK and repeatedly asked for representation” for the North to diving for giant clams at a Thai Pyongyang’s official Korean pardon, apologising for describe the articles Sigley wrote marine park for a June 30 Central News Agency, or KCNA, Pyongyang university and encroachment upon the sover- for the outlet as anti-state. He episode of “Law of the Jungle”. said North Korea deported Alek guiding tours in the North eignty of the DPRK,” the agency said NK News is an independent, After prising two giant Sigley (pictured) on Thursday Korean capital before disap- said. Korea, Sigley often shared details specialist information website clams from the coral-laid after he pleaded for forgiveness pearing from social media The North had not com- about his life in Pyongyang that aims to provide objective seabed, Lee pumped them in over his activities, which the contact with family and friends. mented on Sigley. through social media and the news and analysis about North the air yelling “I caught it!” agency said infringed on the KCNA said Sigley, who was Sigley was released by North website of his travel agency, Korea. The creatures are listed as country’s sovereignty. caught “red-handed” by a “rel- Korea following intervention by Tongil Tours, frequently chal- “Alek Sigley’s well-read an endangered species and pro- Sigley arrived in Tokyo on evant institution” of the North on Swedish diplomats. After Sigley’s lenging negative outside percep- columns presented an apolitical tected under Thai law. Thursday after telling reporters June 25, had abused his status as arrival in Beijing, he went to tions about the North and at and insightful view of life in A picture of 23-year-old he was in “very good” condition, a student by “combing” through Tokyo to reunite with his Jap- times boasting about the extraor- Pyongyang which we published Lee picking up the mollusks but without saying what hap- Pyongyang and providing photos anese wife, who he married in dinary freedom he had as one of in a bid to show vignettes of started circulating online, pened to him. and other information to news Pyongyang last year. the few foreign students living ordinary daily life in the capital bringing the star of Korean TV He had been studying at a sites such as NK News and other During his time in North there. to our readers,” O’Carroll said. drama “My First Love” to the attention of authorities. Narong Kongaid, the head of Hat Chao Mai National Park HK protesters hold said he filed two charges against the actress for violating the National Parks law and the vigil ahead of march Wildlife Protection law.

AP The protesters said Hong HONG KONG Kong’s leader, Carrie Lam, has Japan warehouse not shown empathy for the A vigil was held last night for a victims. explosion leaves Hong Kong woman who fell to Matthew Cheung, the chief one dead, 3 injured her death this week, one of three secretary for administration, said apparent suicides linked to on Friday that the government AFP/TOKYO ongoing protests over fears that feels deeply sorry and saddened freedoms are being eroded in the by the suicides and will do all it One person was killed and semi-autonomous Chinese can to stop the trend. three others were seriously territory. “We realise that many people injured after a blast hit a ware- A mostly youthful gathering are feeling unhappy at this house in Osaka yesterday, placed lit candles and incense at present moment,” he said. sparking a blaze, officials said. temporary memorials in a square “That’s why we have to work Television footage showed in central Hong Kong. together. Life is very important. flames engulfing the facility — Before falling from a Nothing’s more important than run by an industrial waste dis- shopping mall on June 30, the life.” posal operator — and leaving 29-year-old woman left a The protests were sparked the frame of the building visible. message on Facebook that by a government proposal to Policemen holding hands to line up and surround protesters during a demonstration, in the north- One person died and the wished for the protesters’ success allow the extradition of suspects western district of Tuen Mun, near the border with the Chinese city of Shenzhen, in Hong Kong, yesterday. three men were taken to hos- but said she could not carry on, to mainland China to face trial. pital with severe injuries, Hong Kong media have reported. Lam has suspended the legis- Guangzhou, Beijing and other argued the move would violate women who sing loudly and according to a fire department A 21-year old student had lation indefinitely, but protesters destinations in mainland China. the Basic Law, Hong Kong’s dance somewhat provocatively spokesman. “The fire has been fallen to her death the previous are calling for the formal with- Passengers pass through Chinese mini-constitution under which in a public park, and sometimes brought under control.” day, as did a man after hanging drawal of the bill and Lam’s immigration in the station, which it retained its own legal system receive tips from the mostly The Asahi Shimbun news- a protest banner about two resignation. became a legal controversy in and civil liberties after reverting older men who watch them. paper said the injured were weeks earlier. The three deaths They are planning to march Hong Kong because mainland from British to Chinese rule in In one encounter, a protester three of four employees have raised concerns about the today to a high-speed train law applies in about one-fourth 1997. threw water at one of the per- working at the warehouse and possibility of copycat suicides station that opened last year, of the station. Another protest yesterday formers, who squirted him with that one body was later found among other disaffected people. connecting Hong Kong to Some opposition lawmakers targeted mainland Chinese soda. at the scene. Police identify Japan PM’s bloc on course to win majority in polls: Report 27th victim AFP The ruling parties “stand a increase the number of seats in whether to pick lawmakers and them as outdated and punitive. of Budapest TOKYO good chance of reaching 77,” said the chamber by three from the parties who take responsibility Apart from a two-thirds Kyodo, which conducted the poll current 242. for discussions” on constitutional majority in both houses, consti- boat accident Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s on Thursday and Friday. The House of Councillors, as revision, Abe told voters in a tutional revision also requires a ruling coalition is on course to The Asahi Shimbun and the upper house is formally campaign speech on Thursday. majority in a national AFP grab a solid majority in Japan’s other newspapers also said the known, is the less powerful Local media predicted pro- referendum. BUDAPEST upper house elections this month ruling coalition was expected to chamber in Japan’s bicameral revision forces, led by Abe’s LDP, A planned consumption tax and cement his premiership, win “a comfortable majority” in parliament, and half its seats are approaching 85 of the seats hike in October and the nation’s Hungarian police said local media reported. the election. come up for election every three being contested to have a two- fragile pension system are also yesterday that they had iden- Abe’s Liberal Democratic The two parties control 70 years. thirds majority in the chamber. among key issues for candidates tified the 27th victim of the Party (LDP) and its coalition seats in the other half of the Abe, who has been seeking Japan’s constitution, imposed during the run up to the election. sinking of a boat carrying partner Komeito are forecast to upper house that is not con- to revise the pacifist constitution by the United States forces after Abe has emphasised the South Korean tourists in the win more than 63 seats, or a tested. This means that according since he took office in late 2012, World War II, prohibits the nation’s diplomacy, including his capital Budapest on May 29, majority of the 124 seats con- to the projection they are set to is aiming to secure a two-thirds country from waging war. “successful” chairmanship of last leaving one person still missing tested in the July 21 election, secure their majority in the 245- “super majority” needed to The provisions are popular month’s G20 summit in Osaka, from the disaster. Kyodo News said in its opinion seat body. revise the charter in the election. in the public at large, but reviled which drew US President Donald Police said in a statement poll. Parliament voted last year to “This is an election to decide by nationalists like Abe, who see Trump and other world leaders. that the body of the female victim was found on Friday in the Danube river near the village of Makad, around 50 km Detained ex-Polish security south of Budapest. “Participants of the search official to be freed on bail are still looking for one South Korean passenger,” the REUTERS Chinese telecoms equipment statement said. WARSAW maker Huawei is under intense Thirty-five people, all of international scrutiny after US them South Koreans except for Former Polish security official allegations that its kit can be the Hungarian captain and a Piotr Durbajlo, who was arrested used for spying by Beijing. crew member, were on the in January on allegations of Washington has called on its Mermaid sightseeing boat when spying for China, will be released allies to exclude Huawei it collided with a river cruise upon paying bail, his defence equipment from their fifth gen- vessel and sank on a busy lawyers said. eration (5G) telecom networks stretch of the river in the heart But a salesman for telecom and use alternative providers. of the capital. gear maker Huawei, Wang Durbajlo, who was working Only seven South Korean Weijing, will remain under tem- as consultant to Orange Polska nationals are known to have porary arrest for at least another at the time of his arrest but has survived. three months, his defence since left the company, is The search for the missing lawyer said. Wang was fired by expected to pay $31,680 within along the Danube river, from Huawei after his arrest. the next 30 days to secure his the accident site to the southern Durbajlo, a cybersecurity release, one of his lawyers said. border with Serbia, has been specialist, had worked for years The lawyer said the case the largest ever search oper- in the top echelons of the Polish against Durbajlo has not been ation mounted in Hungary, government, including with dropped, and did not explain why according to authorities. people and agencies involved in he was being released on bail. The Ukrainian captain of sensitive national security Wang said from jail that the larger vessel, the Viking matters, a report said this week. Durbajlo was probably his best Sigyn which collided with the Austria’s highest cafe A lawyer for Durbajlo said Polish friend and that the pair Mermaid, is under investigation The visitors of “Cafe 3440” Austria’s highest situated cafe at 3440 metres above sea level sit on a he did not want his client to travelled to China together on on suspicion of “endangering terrace overlooking the glacier, near St. Leonhard im Pitztal, Austria, yesterday. comment for the earlier report, three occasions. Durbajlo visited waterborne traffic resulting in adding a request to overturn the Huawei’s headquarters in multiple deaths”. arrest had been rejected. Shenzhen at least twice. 12 EUROPE SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 Some Tories delivered two ballot papers in PM vote

REUTERS A report said Boris vote once even if they had been LONDON Johnson is backed sent more than one ballot paper. by 74 percent of Separately yesterday, The Some members of Britain’s Conservative Party Times newspaper reported that Conservative Party have been Johnson is backed by 74% of issued with more than one ballot members with Hunt on Conservative Party members paper to vote for the party’s next 26 percent, according with Hunt on 26%, according to leader, who will also become to a YouGov/Times a YouGov/Times poll. It said a prime minister, the BBC reported poll. It said a fortnight fortnight ago the last YouGov yesterday. survey gave almost identical Ballot papers have been sent ago the last YouGov figures. to about 160,000 Conservative survey gave almost Both candidates appeared at Party members across the identical figures. a campaign event in Nottingham, country, asking them to choose central England, yesterday. between frontrunner Boris Johnson was asked about a Johnson, a former London mayor affected. Sky News report that said 30 and foreign minister, and Jeremy It said that in some cases this Conservative lawmakers led by Hunt, the current foreign was because members live and finance minister Philip minister. work in different constituencies Hammond were plotting to stop Voting is due to close on July and may have joined the local a no-deal Brexit in October. 22, with the winner set to be Conservative associations in both “I’m a great admirer of Phil Conservative MP and leadership contender Boris Johnson (centre) leaves after taking part in a announced a day later. areas. Other members may have ... but I sat in the cabinet with him Conservative Party East Midlands Hustings event in Nottingham, central England, yesterday. The BBC said an investigation changed their name after when we were all committed to it had carried out found some marriage. getting ready for no-deal,” he still committed to that policy.” while Hunt has said he would, if latest bid to prevent Britain party members had received two Party Chairman Brandon said. “To the best of my Johnson has pledged to leave absolutely necessary, go for a leaving the bloc without an exit ballot papers, citing one party Lewis said on Twitter that — as knowledge the chancellor the European Union with or no-deal Brexit. deal, after parliament’s speaker insider as estimating that more was the case in a general election (finance minister) and every without a deal on October 31 if Last Monday a group of did not choose their proposal to than 1,000 people could be — people would only be able to other member of the cabinet is he becomes prime minister, pro-EU lawmakers failed in their be put to a vote.

Lithuanian couple New migrant rescue boat defies Salvini, docks in Italy wins world ‘wife AFP Lampedusa, the only possible An Italian judge this week German Interior Minister the journey would be too carrying’ title ROME safe port for landing.” Mediter- ordered her freed as she had Horst Seehofer tweeted that arduous and the boat would ranea said in a tweet earlier. been acting to save lives, a Germany was ready to take in likely be seized if it did. AP A charity rescue vessel yesterday Italian populist Salvini last decision which sparked Salvini’s some of those rescued “as part “In these conditions it is SONKAJARVI brought 41 shipwrecked migrants month issued a decree that ire. of a European-solidarity impossible to face 15 hours of into port in Lampedusa, the would bring fines of up to Two other investigations, on solution.” sailing. We are waiting for Italian A Lithuanian man and his wife second boat to defy far-right $57,000 for the captain, owner charges of helping people smug- Sea-Eye said the 64 men and or Maltese naval arrangements have won the world ‘wife Interior Minister Matteo Salvini’s and operator of a vessel glers and resisting the author- one woman were rescued from to take these people on board,” carrying’ title, leaping over bid to close Italian ports to them. “entering Italian territorial ities are still underway after she an overloaded blue dinghy Mediterranea’s Alessandra timber and wading through Mediterranea’s Italian- waters without authorisation”. forced her way past Italian lacking sufficient drinking water, Sciurba said on Twitter. waist-high water to beat dozens flagged Alex arrived in port Salvini tweeted after the Alex customs vessels. and there was no satellite phone She said that while Italy had of other couples for a second where a strong police presence docked that the charity workers A third rescue ship, German or navigation aid on board. taken families and pregnant year running. was waiting for them but eve- were “jackals... will they go charity Sea-Eye’s vessel Alan Salvini accuses NGO rescue women from the small vessel, Vytautas Kirkliauskas and ryone remained on board after unpunished also?” Kurdi, carrying 65 shipwrecked vessels of helping smugglers and “all non-accompanied minors his wife Neringa Kirkliauskiene waiting nearly two days with the Authorities on Lampedusa migrants rescued off Libya yes- has said Alex should sail for the remain on board, including an cleared a grueling 253.5 metre rescued migrants and asylum- last week seized another rescue terday arrived and held its Maltese capital Valetta after 13 11-year-old.” obstacle course in 1 minute and seekers on the small sailboat’s ship belonging to German aid position in international waters “vulnerable” people were on Salvini yesterday repeated 6.72 seconds yesterday. deck. group Sea-Watch after it forced off Lampedusa. Friday taken to Lampedusa, his call for reform of the That was just a tenth of a “In view of the intolerable its way into port with dozens of “We are waiting in interna- leaving 41 on board. European Union’s Dublin rules, second ahead of former six- hygiene conditions aboard, the rescued migrants on board and tional waters off the island of Malta also told the Alex to go which stipulate that asylum time world champion, Finland’s Alex has declared a state of arrested its captain, Carola Lampedusa,” Sea-Eye tweeted to Valletta to disembark the requests be handled by the Taisto Miettinen and his new emergency and is sailing towards Rackete. from the Alan Kurdi. migrants, but Mediterranea said country where they first arrive. partner Katja Kovanen. Couples from over a dozen countries took part in the annual race in Sonkajarvi, 3480 Merkel says heat wave km north of Helsinki, the capital. Despite the event’s name, shows Germany needs couples don’t have to be more action on climate married. “However, we must do Greek authorities more.” Meteorologists blamed search for missing climate change for sending a American scientist blast of air from the Sahara desert into Western Europe. The AP sweltering heat echoes a sus- ATHENS tained drought in 2018 across Germany that halted shipping Authorities on the Greek island on the Rhine River, hampered of Crete have launched a power generation, sparked search for a missing American forest fires and forced the scientist who had been country to import grain for the attending a conference there first time in 24 years. this week. BLOOMBERG Under the Paris climate Suzanne Eaton, a 59-year- BERLIN accord, Germany has pledged to old molecular biologist at the reduce carbon dioxide emissions Max Planck Institute in Navy sailors carrying wreaths prior to a funeral of 14 sailors who were killed in a submarine fire, in The blistering heat wave that by 55 percent by 2030. However, Dresden, Germany, has been Saint Petersburg, yesterday. struck Germany and other parts it’s falling behind and a cut of missing since Tuesday near the of Europe last month shows the only 32 percent is expected by port of Chania. country needs to take further next year. Colleagues at the con- action to protect the envi- The government’s climate 14 dead in submarine fire laid to rest ference told authorities they ronment, Chancellor Angela cabinet will decide later this year believed she had gone for a run Merkel (pictured) said in her what measures to take to cut AP/ST PETERSBURG The Defense Ministry said to attend a vigil at the local in the area. A public notice of weekly podcast. CO2 pollution caused by vehicles the sailors were killed by toxic church or the burial which was her disappearance has been “Extreme weather events are and buildings. The 14 Russian seamen who died fumes from the fire. Some others attended by top military officials posted in Greece. becoming more common,” In her podcast, the chan- in a fire on one of the navy’s survived the fire but the military and naval officers. Police and firefighters, Merkel said. “Together we must cellor said the government has research submersibles earlier hasn’t said how many. Officials Journalists were able to visit joined by local volunteers, on react to the situation.” introduced a programme to this week were laid to rest in St didn’t name the nuclear- the cemetery after the ceremony Friday searched an area near The increased use of make towns and cities “greener,” Petersburg yesterday. powered vessel, but Russian was over. The 14 fresh graves the village of Kolymbari outside renewable energy, along with and is helping farmers to The sailors were killed in the media reported that it was Rus- were dug out next to the resting Chania. efforts to prevent the Earth’s overcome extreme weather con- blaze on the unnamed sub- sia’s most secret submersible, places of some of the crew- Emily Kappes, a cousin of temperature from climbing by ditions from droughts to tor- marine in the Barents Sea on the Losharik. members of the Kursk sub- the missing scientist, said that more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (35 rential rain. Part of the solution Monday. Officials withheld The 14 seamen were buried marine, which sank during naval Eaton’s husband and two sons Fahrenheit), demonstrate that is to develop soil and crops that details of the tragedy, citing the at a cemetery in St Petersburg, manoeuvres in 2000, killing all had travelled to Crete to assist “we’re on the right track,” are more resistant to climate utmost secrecy of the vessel’s which was cordoned off by the 118 seamen on board in Russia’s in the search. Merkel said. change, Merkel said. mission. military. Media weren’t allowed worst submarine disaster. Leon Kossoff, key painter of post-war London, dead at 92 AP/LONDON Another of the artist’s galleries, He is considered a member Kossoff painted portraits of often paint all day and then Britain’s greatest painters, but his LA Louver in Los Angeles, also of the “School of London” group friends and family, but is best scrape off most of it in frus- work reminds us of the con- British artist Leon Kossoff, who confirmed his death. of post-war artists — alongside known for his urban landscapes tration, repeating the process day tinuing potency of painting to painted his home city of London Born in London in 1926 to Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and of a gritty, war-scarred London. after day. comprehend the world in which in all its moody, rough-edged Russian Jewish immigrants, Frank Auerbach — who pursued Streets, churches, swimming Annely Juda said in a we live,” the gallery said. glory, has died. He was 92. Kossoff grew up in the city’s tough careers in figurative painting pools, subway stations and statement that Kossoff “saw Though never as famous as Annely Juda Fine Art, which East End and served in the army regardless of changing artistic railway bridges were all ren- beauty in everything and Bacon or Freud, Kossoff’s works represents Kossoff, said he died during WWII before studying at fashions. dered in dark-hued, thickly everybody.” have sold for six and seven on Thursday after a short illness. St Martin’s school of art. Inspired by the Old Masters, layered oil paint. Kossoff would “His death robs us of one of figures. SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 AMERICAS 13

Crew assessing Second major quake damages AP earthquake RIDGECREST Crew in Southern California assessed damage to cracked and burned buildings, broken hits California roads, leaking water and gas lines and other infrastructure REUTERS The quake was yesterday after the largest LOS ANGELES followed by at least earthquake the region has seen 16 aftershocks of in nearly 20 years jolted an area A magnitude 7.1 earthquake magnitude 4 or above, from Sacramento to Las Vegas shook Southern California on to Mexico. Friday, triggering fires, buckling the USGS said, which No fatalities or major part of a highway, damaging also warned of a 50 injuries were reported after buildings but causing few percent or better Friday night’s 7.1-magnitude reported injuries despite striking chance of another earthquake. But warnings by with eight times more force than seismologists that large after- the initial quake in the same area magnitude 6 quake in shocks were expected to con- a day earlier. the days ahead. tinue for days — if not weeks — The quake struck at about prompted further 8:20pm (0320 GMT) near the precautions. town of Ridgecrest south of minor injuries had been The California National Death Valley National Park, reported. Guard was sending 200 troops, about 202km northeast of Los Friday’s earthquake was the logistical support and aircraft, Angeles, according to the US most powerful to hit Southern said Maj Gen David Baldwin. Firefighters battle an electrical fire in a mobile home park following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, in Geological Survey (USGS). California since another 7.1 The Pentagon had been Ridgecrest, California, yesterday. It was followed by at least 16 temblor struck the Mojave Desert notified, and the entire Cali- aftershocks of magnitude 4 or near the Twentynine Palms fornia Military Department was above, the USGS said, which also Marine Corps Base in 1999, said hit as darkness fell. “We know as of road had buckled. quake on Thursday morning near put on alert, he said. warned of a 50 percent or better Lucy Jones, a seismologist for the day breaks we’ll get a better Luke Smith, owner of Furys Ridgecrest. chance of another magnitude 6 California Institute of Tech- assessment of the damage.” Sports Bar in Ridgecrest, said in Jones said that quake turned quake in the days ahead. nology (CalTech). Ridgecrest was dealing with a phone interview that Friday’s out to be a foreshock to Friday’s immediate aftermath of the latest “We’ve got fires, we’ve got California Governor Gavin a significant number of fires, quake shook tiles from the 7.1 tremor. Only a few injuries quake. gas leaks, we’ve got injuries, Newsom has requested federal mostly caused by ruptured gas interior ceiling, slightly dam- were reported in Thursday’s The last major destructive we’ve got people without assistance and has put the Office lines, Ghilarducci said. There aging his bar and knocking down quake but two houses caught fire temblor to strike Southern Cal- power,” Ridgecrest Mayor Peggy of Emergency Services (OES) on were reports that a building had some bottles. Three customers from broken gas pipes, officials ifornia was the 6.7 magnitude Breeden said by telephone. highest alert. collapsed in the small town of were in the bar at the time but said. Northridge quake in 1994, which “We’re dealing with it as best we “Getting resources into the Trona, he said. no one was injured, he said. The Los Angeles Metrolink was centered in a highly popu- can.” area continues to be a challenge,” A rockslide closed State Road A swarm of aftershocks have commuter rail service said on lated area of Los Angeles. It killed Ridgecrest Police Chief Jed OES chief Mark Ghilarducci told 178 in Kern County and video jolted the high desert region of Twitter it had halted service in 57 people and caused billions of McLaughlin said so far only a news briefing, noting the quake posted a twitter showed a stretch Southern California since a 6.4 the city of 4 million people in the dollars in property damage. Mexico rescues DOJ presses for census 24 kidnapped immigrants citizenship question

AFP AP issue of whether districts based CELAYA WASHINGTON only on the population of eligible voters is constitutional. Mexican authorities rescued 24 The Department of Justice (DOJ) The census Bureau’s own Central American migrants, said it will press its search for experts have said a citizenship including nine children, who legal grounds to force the question would discourage had been held hostage for inclusion of a citizenship immigrants from participating nearly three weeks in the question on the 2020 census, in the survey and result in a less crime-ridden state of Guana- hours after President Donald accurate census that would juato, officials said. Trump said he is “very seriously” redistribute money and political The migrants were held for considering an executive order power away from Democratic- 20 days in the town of Celaya, to get the question on the form. led cities where immigrants tend about 210km from Mexico City, Trump said on Friday that to cluster to whiter, rural areas said Secretary of State Security his administration is exploring where Republicans do well. Juan Jose Gonzalez. a number of legal options, but Trump, speaking as he They told officials that their the Justice Department did not departed the White House for a relatives had been making pay- say exactly what options remain weekend in New Jersey, said he ments to their captors during now that the Supreme Court has might take executive action. that time, Gonzalez said. barred the question at least “Executive orders do not The victims were receiving temporarily. override decisions of the Supreme A general view of the site after an explosion at shopping plaza, in Plantation, Florida, yesterday. medical attention after their The government has already Court,” Thomas Saenz, president ordeal, he added. begun the process of printing the and general counsel of the Separately, the security census questionnaire without Mexican American Legal Defense ministry announced the arrest Explosion in Florida leaves 21 injured that question. and Educational Fund, said in a of 59 migrants, including 55 The administration’s focus statement. The organisation is Hondurans, around the north- AP falling. I looked outside and it the windows of a popular fitness on asking broadly about citi- representing plaintiffs in the eastern town of Saltillo, near PLANTATION was almost like the world was club next door at the shopping zenship for the first time since census lawsuit in Maryland. the US border. ending,” said Alex Carver, a plaza in Broward County. 1950 reflects the enormous Early yesterday, Justice Thousands of Central Amer- A vacant pizza restaurant worketr at a deli across the street Dozens of firefighters political stakes and potential Department lawyers formally icans attempt to cross Mexico in exploded yesterday in a thun- from the explosion. responded and could be seen costs in the once-a-decade pop- told US District Judge George so-called “caravans” every year dering roar at a South Florida The explosion scattered large picking through the rubble with ulation count that determines Hazel in Maryland the adminis- in the hope of reaching the US shopping plaza, injuring more pieces of concrete as far as 46 dogs sniffing through the debris the allocation of seats in the tration is not giving up the legal to seek refuge from violence and than 20 people as large chunks metres away and sent pieces of to make sure people weren’t House of Representatives for the fight to add the citizenship poverty at home. of concrete flew through the air. metal as far as 91 metres across trapped underneath. There were next 10 years and the distri- question to the next census. But After US President Donald The blast flung debris widely the street. Carver said two of his no known fatalities immediately bution of some $675bn in federal they also said it’s unclear how Trump threatened Mexico with along a busy road in Plantation, co-workers’ cars were destroyed. after the explosion. spending. It also reflects Trump’s they will proceed, according to tariffs, Mexican leader Andres west of Fort Lauderdale. T At least 21 people were Fire department Battalion interest in reshaping how con- a court filing. Manuel Lopez Obrador agreed he restaurant was destroyed, injured though none of the Chief Joel Gordon said there gressional districts are drawn. “They still say they don’t last month to crack down on and nearby businesses and cars injuries was life-threatening, were ruptured gas lines when Districts now are based on have clear instructions on what undocumented migration, were damaged. Though fire- Police Sgt Jesica Ryan said. firefighters arrived, but he the total population. Some to do,” said Saenz, who took part deploying tens of thousands of fighters found ruptured gas lines The explosion demolished couldn’t say for certain that it Republicans want them based in a conference call with the National Guardsmen to tighten afterward, authorities said it was the building, leaving behind only was a gas explosion. on the population of eligible judge and lawyers for both sides its borders. too early to determine a cause. part of its metal frame. The res- “At this point, nobody was voters, a change that could dis- in one of three lawsuits seeking Mexico deported 33% more “We thought it was thunder taurant, called PizzaFire, had killed. Thank goodness for that. advantage Democrats by to keep the question off the foreigners month-on-month in at first, and then we felt the been out of business for several As bad as it is, it could have been excluding immigrants. The census. The other two are in June, officials said this week. building shake and things started months. The blast also blew out a lot worse,” Gordon said. Supreme Court has left open the New York and California. Man ordered to pay $172,000 for Harris proposes $100bn homeownership assistance disrupting flight from Honolulu BLOOMBERG shot at home-ownership -- his- households own their home AP WASHINGTON torically one of the most powerful while 75% of white ones do. HONOLULU drivers of wealth,” Harris said. Rising in the polls after her Taking aim at the racial wealth The programme, which breakout debate performance in A man whose behaviour on a Hawaiian Airlines flight to South Korea gap in the US, Democratic pres- would be administrated by the late June, Harris is seeking to dis- forced it to return to Honolulu has been ordered to pay the air carrier idential candidate Kamala Harris Department of Housing and lodge Democratic front-runner more than $172,000. (pictured) proposed a $100bn Urban Development, would give Joe Biden and is especially trying Kyong Chol Kim was sentenced on Wednesday to six months programme to help black grants of up to $25,000 to fam- to make inroads with black in jail for interfering with flight attendants and crew members on families and individuals buy ilies with incomes of up to voters, a crucial constituency for the flight in February. homes. $100,000, or as much as Democrats and a voting bloc Prosecutors said the 48-year-old South Korean man bothered Speaking at the Essence Fes- $125,000 in high-income com- where Biden has deep support. a child seated next him. tival in New Orleans yesterday, munities. Harris said the plan Harris’ plan comes after Prosecutors said he lunged at a flight attendant after the Harris said the programme historically red-lined areas, or would, over time, reduce the Senator Elizabeth Warren of employee confronted him about his behaviour. would help with down payments those where loans are often wealth gap between black and Massachusetts, another Demo- US service members on board helped restrain Kim as the flight and other costs associated with refused because borrowers are white families by one-third. cratic candidate, announced a turned around. purchasing homes. seen as poor financial risks. Her campaign cited research plan in March to provide grants Kim was ordered to pay Hawaiian Airlines the cost of returning The programme, she esti- “We must right the wrong, from Demos, a progressive to first-time homebuyers in for- the flight and accommodating passengers waiting for the plane in mated, would help 4 million and after generations of discrim- public policy group, showing that merly red-lined and low-income South Korea. families who live or rent in ination give black families a real less than 50% of black neighbourhoods. 14 CLASSIFIEDS SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 AL ASMAKH LISTINGS CALL CENTER: 4448 5111 / 4041 0757 We also offer our RICS regulated International valuation service VALUATIONS & RESEARCH [email protected]

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GECF LNG exporters to benefit from US-China trade war

SATISH KANADY Analyst at the GECF’s Energy Economics The US exported just four reconsidered US supplies even before worth of Chinese goods from the US (29 THE PENINSULA and Forecasting Department (EEFD), cargoes to China since the the 10 percent tariff was introduced. percent of US imports as of 2018). And noted:: “From 2019 to 2020, when the period the tariff was in Since February 2018, there were no the Chinese have retaliated with tariff The Doha-based Gas Exporting Coun- tariffs could be still active, Chinese LNG long-term Sino-US deals, even though rates of 20-25 percent on $60bn worth tries Forum (GECF) is seeing huge imports are expected to grow by 25 Mt, place (September-May), Chinese importers signed 7.62 Mt of SPA of US exports. US LNG is targeted with opportunities for its LNG exporting or 18.75 percent of the 2018 global compared to 35 cargoes a and HOA (4.5 Mt SPA) for the new deals a 25 percent tariff rate.” member-countries to secure new imports. Tariffs would prevent US LNG year before, when China in 2018-2019 up to date. Although the direct Trump-Xi talks demand in 2019-2020, as China has from taking that niche, despite the rapid In case tariffs stay in place longer, have avoided a new escalation, an practically blocked US LNG shipments buildup of new LNG capacity. The became the second-largest the gap freed up by the US LNG in agreement is a long way from being in its fast-growing market by intro- increase in other Asia Pacific LNG market for US LNG. Chinese market in the medium-term is reached. Optimism fades as rhetoric ducing a 25 percent tariff. imports is projected to be much less, at expected to reach 15 mtpa, though it is intensifies. The latest round of tariff hikes In May, China said it would boost 5 Mt in 2019-2020, as Japan and Korea expected to be filled mostly with short- in May exacerbated cyclical threats to the tariff on the US LNG to 25 percent demand is stagnant, and the new US exported just four cargoes to China since term deals pending the result of the economic growth in 2019-2020, and starting June 1 versus the then rate of 10 LNG will compete with new projects the period the tariff was in place (Sep- trade talks. could take an extra 0.2-0.3 percentage percent. The move came in retaliation from Australia and Russia, in addition tember-May), compared to 35 cargoes Apokin said in his research note on points out of global growth in 2019 alone. for a US increase in tariffs on $200bn to existing players.” a year before, when China became the ‘The impact of US-China trade war on The GECF is an international gov- in Chinese goods to 25 percent from 10 Apokin said that LNG imports in second-largest market for US LNG. the global economy’ that the long and ernmental organisation which provides percent. China grew by 15.75 Mt (40.4 percent) The GECF-member countries can tedious process of US-China trade talks the framework for exchanging expe- On the impact on the international in 2018 to 54.75 Mt, while US exports take advantage of this trade gap. has not moved forward much in Osaka, rience and information among Member gas trade and implications for the GECF, increased 8.15 Mt (63.2 percent) to 21.05 Price was not the only component despite the easing tensions. There is Countries. Qatar is one of the Member Alexander Apokin, Energy Economics Mt in the same period. However, the US to this, as Chinese importers already a 25 percent tariff on $200bn Countries. Qatar-UK trade volume reached $2.9bn in 2018

QNA with growth of 3.6 percent, DOHA adding that the number of Qatari-British companies oper- The Qatar Chamber (QC) has ating in the Qatari market participated in the joint Arab- reaches 675 companies covering British Economic Summit held various economic sectors. There at the Queen Elizabeth II Center are also 50 British companies in London, organised jointly by with a 100 percent ownership the Union of Arab Chambers, the in the Qatari market in various Arab-British Chamber of sectors such as decoration, Commerce and the League of services, energy, consulting, Arab States. technology, education and QC delegation to the meeting health, he said. was headed by its Chairman “The total value of Qatari Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin investments in Britain is around Mohammed Al Thani 40 billion, where Britain is The Pacific Alliance for New Decade (pictured). development in various fields, Qatar’s largest single investment FROM LEFT: Mexico’s Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera, Peru’s The summit focused on the especially trade and economy destination with large com- President Martin Vizcarra, Colombia’s President Ivan Duque and moderator Luis Alberto Moreno, topics that are most relevant to noting that Qatari investments mercial properties in the heart president of the Inter-American Development Bank (BID), pose for a picture after the “The Pacific British and Arab business where in Britain play an important role of London through the Canary Alliance for the New Decade” meeting held in the framework of the Pacific Alliance Summit, in Lima. a wide range of emerging in the British economy. The stra- Wharf, “The tallest skyscraper projects are being developed tegic partnership in the energy in Europe”, Sheikh Khalifa bin within the Arab world and the sector through South Hook and Jassim Al Thani noted. broad scope on the British side South Hook Gas is an important The most prominent Qatari US-China trade for deepening Cooperation factor in enhancing cooperation investments in London include QIIB launches ‘Contactless between the two sides. relations, he added. Harrods, the world’s most famous officials aim to Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al He said out that the volume department store, the Olympic Payments Service’ Thani praised the distinguished of trade exchange between Village, and various stakeholdings talk next week relations between Qatar and Qatar and Britain reached about in a number of hotels, which play THE PENINSULA| Britain, describing them as his- $2.9bn in 2018, compared with an important role in strengthening AFP DOHA toric and witnessing a growing $2.8bn in the previous year, the British economy. WASHINGTON QIIB has announced the launch US and Chinese officials are of its Contactless Payment working to schedule a top-level Service across all Credit and trade talks by telephone next Debit cards in line with the $20bn wireless stockpile is week but a face-to-face latest banking technologies, encounter has not been thus becoming the first Islamic scheduled yet, US officials said. Bank in Qatar to launch this key to T-Mobile merger Efforts to pencil in a new service. round of negotiations come a Using the contactless BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON T-Mobile-Sprint merger subtracts said in an interview. week after President Donald service, QIIB card holders can one provider from the US market. The Justice Department Trump and Chinese counterpart easily use their cards without Any airwaves transfer would appears to see Dish as a credible Xi Jinping met in Japan and the need of inserting their card About $20bn worth of wireless need approval from the Federal new competitor in the wireless agreed to restart their stalled into multiple payment devices Omar Abdulaziz Al Meer, QIIB airwaves are sitting dormant, Communications Commission, market. T-Mobile and Sprint would negotiations But Beijing this such as points of sale (POS). Chief of Business Development public goods whose rights were which has been pressuring Ergen let Dish use their infrastructure for week showed no sign of sof- On the occasion, Omar acquired by Dish Network Corp to use the spectrum he already has. six or seven years until Dish can tening its position, with the Abdulaziz Al Meer, QIIB Chief in government auctions over the The FCC has said it will move to take build its own network, people Commerce Ministry announcing of Business Development said, for the fourth consecutive year. past decade. Put to use, they could away licenses if Dish doesn’t meet familiar with the matter said this Thursday that any resolution “We are delighted to be able This certificate is awarded to create more competition and requirements to begin offering week. That might appeal to the FCC would require Washington to lift to keep up with the latest institutions that achieve the supply millions more high-speed mobile service on its existing air- because it would let Dish immedi- the steep tariffs it imposed on global technologies in the best security standards. Thus, connections. waves holdings by 2020. ately enter the market, even Chinese imports last year. Banking Sector. We are launching the Contactless To finally unleash those air- Those warnings may be over- though it might take more time to “I know they’re working on pleased to be the first Islamic service is the natural pro- waves, the government is being taken by events. Talks among use its airwaves. coming up with a date for so- bank in Qatar to launch this gression of QIIB to offer the best asked to place more trust than T-Mobile and Sprint, the Justice “The FCC will hesitate to called face-to-face meetings. service”. in class payment services to our ever in Dish and its owner, bil- Department and Dish are at an cripple what the DOJ views as a That will happen,” top White He added: “In addition to Customers”. lionaire Charlie Ergen. advanced stage, Bloomberg News critical fourth competitor,” House economic advisor Larry the ease of use, this service is “All QIIB Cards to be issued Dish is on track to get even reported July 3. The Justice Matthew Schettenhelm, a Kudlow told Fox Business highly secure as it is conforms or renewed moving forward more airwaves and other assets Department could decide to back Bloomberg Intelligence analyst, Network on Friday. to the International Security will be Contactless enabled… this year, this time as part of a side the deal as soon as next week. said in a June 19 note. “I don’t know if that’s this Standards relating to payment The introduction of the new deal to T-Mobile US Inc.’s pur- “It would be foolish to have FCC Chairman Ajit Pai in May coming week. I think the processing, which we consider service to QIIB Cards is a cat- chase of Sprint Corp. The idea is him spend money on a network announced his support for phone calls are this week. The as a top priority”. alyst in delivering the Bank’s set up Dish, known for its satellite build that no longer makes sense T-Mobile’s merger, and in the fol- face-to-face may not be for Al-Meer said, “This year, vision for providing innovative TV service, as a nationwide by the spring of 2020,” Blair lowing days, so did the remaining another week, but I don’t want QIIB was awarded the highest Products and Services to its wireless carrier, creating a new Levin, a Washington-based two members of the agency’s to get ahead of that curve,” he certificate in the protection of valued Customers. ” Al-Meer competitor after the $26.5bn analyst for New Street Research, Republican majority. said. Banking Cards Data (PCI-DSS), added. 16 BUSINESS SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 QR1.37bn real estate deals in May MARKETWATCH

MOHAMMAD SHOEB Doha municipality as well as the number of trans- percent of the total deal value in THE PENINSULA stood on top both in actions. The combined value of May 2019. Al Rayyan munici- QSE FTSE100 DOW CRUDE transactions in the municipality pality accounted for about 24.4 10,566.52 7,553.14 26,922.12 $57.73 The combined value of real terms of deal value reached QR572.7m from 108 percent of the total number of estate deals in May 2019 stood as well as the number deals) accounting for over 32 transactions (331) signed across -24.08 PTS −50.44 PTS −43.88 PTS +0.39 at QR1.37bn from a total number of transactions. The percent of the total number of all municipalities. Although the 0.23% 0.66% 0.16% Dow & Brent before going to press of 331 transactions signed across combined value of transactions for the month. With number of transactions as well all municipalities, official data regard to deal value, it accounted as the total value of deals in Al show. transactions in the for 41.5 percent of the total. The Rayyan municipality declined in The number of real estate municipality reached number of transactions in Doha May (both yearly basis as well as transactions in May saw a QR572.7m from 108 municipality has declined in May month-on-month), but the QIB and Mastercard bring decline of 7.5 percent compared deals) accounting for by 6.9 percent month-on-month, municipality has maintained its to 358 deals inked in April 2019. and 19.4 percent on yearly basis. second rank like it did in April back Summer Campaign When compared on year-on- over 32 percent of In the previous month of 2019. year basis, the number of deals the total number of April, Doha municipality had Al Daayen municipality THE PENINSULA of QR25,000 or more during the has declined by 9.3 percent, transactions for the bagged over 32 percent of the stood at the third position, both DOHA campaign period. The draws will according to the latest (65th) month. deal with the combined value in terms of the number of trans- be conducted in the presence of edition of Qatar Monthly Sta- reaching at QR1.47bn (from 116 actions as well as total deal Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has representatives from Mastercard tistics released by the Planning deals) accounting for over 49 value. The total value of deals in launched the 2019 edition of its and the Ministry of Commerce and Statistics Authority. in the previous year (April 2019). percent of the total deal value the municipality reached annual summer campaign in and Industry at QIB’s premises. The total value of properties The sharp monthly decline in the (Q2.99bn) for the month. QR205.9m from 47 deals signed collaboration with Mastercard, D.Anand, General Manager sold, across all municipalities, in total value of sold properties in Al Rayyan municipality during the month of May, regis- entitled “Win Weekly this of QIB Personal Banking Group, May was down by 21.3 percent May 2019 was understandably ranked second, both in terms of tering a month-on-month Summer with QIB stated: “The summer period is a compared to QR1.75bn in the due to exceptional deals signed the combined value of deals as increase of 39.2 percent com- Mastercard™”. Cardholders can very exciting time for our cus- corresponding month last year in the month of April 2019. well as the number of transac- pared to QR147.9m worth of enjoy extra rewards with a tomers. The campaign is tailored (May 2018). When compared on When analysing the geo- tions in May 2019. The total value deals struck in April 2019. The chance to win with every trans- towards rewarding our cus- monthly basis, the deal value in graphical distribution of trans- of deals in Al Rayyan area stood municipality accounted for over action of QR500 or above – tomers’ loyalty and giving them May was down by nearly 54 actions, Doha municipality stood at QR312.4 (from 87 deals), 14 percent of the total transac- excluding ATM transactions – their money’s worth for banking percent compared to QR2.99bn on top both in terms of deal value accounting for nearly 22.6 tions in May 2019. throughout the summer period. with QIB. Given that last year’s The campaign, which will campaign was a major success, run from 01 July until 30 Sep- we wanted to ensure that this Deutsche Bank to tember 2019, will see a total of year more customers are able 13 winners receive QR10,000 to enjoy these rewards.” name Stefan weekly, while the 2 grand prize Accepted by millions of mer- Hoops to head winners will take home chants around the globe, online QR100,000 each. and at millions of ATMs new unit QIB customers who use their worldwide, QIB Mastercard Mastercard debit card interna- debit cards offer customers the BLOOMBERG tionally or credit cards on local ultimate in convenience and FRANKFURT and international purchases of rewards. The bank’s Mastercard QR500 or more per transaction debit cards give customers the Deutsche Bank AG plans to will automatically enter the ease and security of cashless promote Stefan Hoops to head a competition. shopping plus discounts, con- new division, probably To be eligible for the grand cierge service, travel insurance comprised of the transaction prize draw to win QR100,000 and extended warranty and pur- bank and the lender’s cardholders must spend a total chase protection. commercial-clients unit, in a sweeping overhaul to be announced this weekend, people familiar with the matter said. Strong job gains send Hoops, the current trans- action bank chief, will be in dollar to more than charge of a fourth core division that Chief Executive Officer Christian Sewing plans to create two-week highs by taking the transaction bank Sheikh Thani bin Ali bin Saud Al Thani (right) and Dr. Minas Khashtadurian, Adviser for QICCA, during the event. REUTERS / NEW YORK out of the investment bank and merging it with the commercial The US dollar gained against a basket of currencies to its highest clients parts of the retail division, levels in 2-1/2 weeks on Friday after data showed that US job the people said, asking not to be QICCA hosts trainees from MoJ growth rebounded strongly in June. Non-farm payrolls identified discussing the private increased by 224,000 jobs last month, the most in five months, deliberations. THE PENINSULA Directors of International Rela- regulations issued in recent years and well above the 160,000 jobs forecast by economists. Mark Fedorcik, currently co- DOHA tions at the Qatar International have contributed significantly to The strong gains came after job growth slowed sharply in president of the investment bank, Conciliation and Arbitration Qatar becoming an important May. The economy created 11,000 fewer jobs in April and May will probably take on oversight The Qatar International Center for Center, said that the Center holds economic and trade center in the than previously reported, the government said on Friday. “You of that unit’s remaining busi- Conciliation and Arbitration regular meetings with trainees, region. He praised the issuance of look at the US number for today and there’s quite a bit of sticker nesses after the departure of (QICCA) hosted a number of jurists and those interested in laws and regulations related to the shock with that,” said Bipan Rai, North America head of fx strategy Garth Ritchie, one of the people trainees from the Center for Legal commercial arbitration to regulation of non-Qatari capital at CIBC Capital Markets in Toronto. “We think the sticker shock said, adding that Hoops and and Judicial Studies at the Ministry introduce arbitration which is investment, laws regulating eco- and thin liquidity is enough to drive the dollar a little bit firmer Fedorcik won’t have seats on the of Justice (MoJ) to brief them on the gaining increasing importance nomic activity, the commercial for today.” management board. He will most important aspects of globally. In particular, when such register, free zones, industrial The data came as many traders and investors were away, a oversee businesses such as commercial arbitration, the role of disputes are related to multi-party zones, The protection of compe- day after the July 4 holiday and ahead of the weekend. The advising companies on raising the Chamber and the Center in contracts; thus making arbitration, tition, the prevention of dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of money and M&A, generally spreading the culture of arbitration its speed, confidentiality, sim- Dr. Minas Khashtadurian, six major currencies, was last at 97.311, up 0.56 percent, after referred to as corporate finance, in the business community and plicity of procedures and technical Adviser for QICCA presented a earlier rising to 97.443, the highest level since June 19. Mod- as well as fixed-income trading resolving commercial disputes. competence at the forefront of brief about the most important erate wage gains in June, however, added to evidence that the and any remaining equities Sheikh Thani bin Ali bin Saud alternative means of elimination. procedures and means of arbi- economy is slowing while the increase in jobs was not enough trading after cuts. Al Thani, member of the Board of He added that the laws and tration in the Center. to offset weakness in May. QAC presents new 2019 ICAI celebrates platinum jubilee Mitsubishi Outlander of ‘CA Day’ THE PENINSULA DOHA THE PENINSULA Qatar Automobiles Company DOHA (QAC), the authorised distributor of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation The Doha Chapter of the Institute of Chartered and FUSO in Qatar, has unveiled Accountants of India (ICAI) celebrated the Platinum the new 2019 Mitsubishi Jubilee of “CA Day” by organising a CPE seminar Dr R Seetharaman, Group CEO, Doha Bank, Outlander in Qatar. on the topic “Understand the Basics and Become addressing the event. The new Outlander has a Better Leader” on 01st July 2019 at the Doha Bank accomplished huge success in Auditorium. More than 130 members and students and behavior in order to become a better Leader. Qatar with huge demand in the graced the occasion with their presence Attending the seminar, Qatari Student, Noura first half. It is stigmatized by out- Chapter Chairperson CA Rukkaiya Pachisa wel- Jaber Alhemaidi, gave a feedback on how Qatar dated styling and subpar per- comed the members to the celebratory event and has progressed in the guidance of its wise lead- formance, but it also possesses The new 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. expressed gratitude to the founding forefathers of ership, Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al specialized traits that few if any ICAI. She congratulated the members on occasion Thani. She was happy to be part of this event and of its rivals can match. This are extended while the radiator high-quality craftsmanship. The of the Platinum Jubilee- 70th CA Day and reaffirmed acknowledged the contribution of the Indian Com- includes a standard third row of grill is wider with new head- ride is also extremely quiet thanks that CAs in Doha will continue to make a positive munity, particularly CAs, in the economic devel- seating, a comfortable ride and lamps feature LED lighting for to enhanced noise reduction contribution in nation building be it India or Qatar. opment of Qatar. competitive options. both the high and low beams. measures that lower engine, road Dr. R Seetharaman, Group CEO, Doha Bank, Chapter’s Secretary CA Nirlep Bhatt involved The 2019 Mitsubishi Out- The LED fog lamps illuminate the and wind noise. From generous was the Chief Guest for the event. Being such a the members and students in a very entertaining lander and wide range of Mit- road ahead with white light, cabin space and comfortable successful leader, he recalled his days as a CA Quiz competition. Winners were awarded prizes subishi vehicles are available while the Shark Fin Antenna seating to quality materials and student and gave an insightful and motivational by Dr R Seetharaman. There was a cake cutting now in Mitsubishi Motors adds a sporty look. The SUV is refined amenities, every detail talk to fellow members emphasizing that how pos- ceremony to mark the occasion. The vote of thanks Showroom on Salwa Road and equipped with different options contributes to your traveling joy. itivity and the right attitude can convert every crisis was offered by CA Sandeep Chowdhary who Alkhor. of wheels, either 18- or 16-inch When it comes to seating into an opportunity. expressed gratitude to the speaker, members, exec- The upgraded design of 2019 Alloy wheels. arrangement, no other car can The Keynote speaker for the evening, Major utive committee team, volunteers, sponsors and Mitsubishi Outlander is stylish, The interior is refreshing beat the outlander. It’s easy to (Retired) Colin Bowden Smith MBE, a Safety all those who achieved in making this event a grand with changes on the front and silence and quality. Driving the flexibly arrange the second and Manager with Talent Development in Qatar success. The Doha Chapter of ICAI is established rear exterior design to give the Outlander is a pleasurable expe- third-row seats to carry almost Airways engrossed the audience in a highly inter- in the year 1981 and is the oldest among the 34 care more attractive appearance. rience heightened by quick, any combination of passengers active session on Leadership where he discussed overseas chapters of the Institute of Chartered Both bumpers, front and rear, responsive handling and and luggage. various interesting aspects on Leadership style Accountant of India. SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 BUSINESS 17 Leaders pause for a breath at the G20 Summit The G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, risk to the economy ahead of his carbon dioxide emissions than provided insights to what extent reelection campaign in 2020. either coal or oil. Further, natural membership countries and their Our view remains that Trump gas helps to maintain the stability leaders are working together on is painting a picture of acting tough of electricity grids in many coun- an agenda of major global issues. on China for the US electorate, but tries throughout seasonal fluctua- This Summit was important as it is ultimately keen to avoid further tions, weather and natural dis- Orange CEO came at a time when global escalation and will push for a deal asters. Therefore, natural gas and economic growth is already in late 2019, or early 2020. China LNG will benefit from continued must quit if slowing. is reluctant to play such games, so strong growth in global energy We observed four main take- the risk is that the trade negotia- demand, despite the shift away convicted in trial: aways from the meeting relating tions drag on or break down again. from other fossil fuels. to the trade war, oil prices, climate Second, Saudi Arabia and Fourth, there was a ray of sun- French official change and a trade deal between Russia agreed on an extension of light as the EU and Mercosur, an the EU and Mercosur. Opec+ production cuts by six to economic bloc of South American BLOOMBERG First, there was effectively a nine months. Russian President countries, signed a huge trade deal PARIS cease-fire in the trade war between Vladimir Putin floated the possi- after 20 years of negotiations. Pres- the US and China as Presidents bility of extending cuts into 2020. ident Jean-Claude Juncker of the Orange SA Chief Executive Officer, Trump and Xi agreed to restart their The current Opec+ deal targets European Commission noted that Stephane Richard (pictured) will trade negotiations. Despite no sig- production cuts of 1.2 million it was the EU’s biggest trade deal have to resign if he’s convicted next nificant progress on substantive week on decade-old allegations of issues, an upbeat Trump said “We QNB Economic Commentary fraud, a top finance ministry official discussed a lot of things, and we’re said. right back on track”. Trump indi- A Paris court will decide on July cated that he was considering barrels a day. However, pro- and said it showed “we stand for 9 whether Richard helped busi- easing restrictions on US com- duction has fallen by more than rules-based trade”. Whereas, Pres- nessman Bernard Tapie cheat the panies supplying Huawei and that that as Saudi Arabia has also made ident Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil said it government out of about 403 China had agreed to increase pur- deeper cuts and US sanctions was “historic” and “one of the most million euros ($455m) in 2008, chases of US agricultural products impacted output from both Iran important trade deals of all time”. when he was chief of staff to then (e.g., soybeans). The US also put and Venezuela. The substantive deal covers Finance Minister Christine Lagarde. further tariff increases on hold for Third, climate change stood many areas, but we highlight He faces as much as 18 months in the time being. out as a clear area of disagreement some. The elimination of tariffs on prison. However, the US could quickly between world leaders. They 93 percent of exports from Mer- Finance Minister Bruno Le impose tariffs on the remaining effectively agreed-to-disagree in cosur to the EU, which will be par- Maire said last year that Richard $300bn of goods not yet subject the final statement, with the US ticularly important for agricultural must step down if convicted. The to tariffs. The US has, so far, tried reiterating “its decision to products. Similarly, the deal French official confirmed this to avoid imposing tariffs on con- withdraw from the Paris removes tariffs on 91 percent of policy yesterday in a briefing with sumer goods because the impact Agreement because it disadvan- goods exported by EU companies reporters at a conference in Aix- of such tariffs on US consumers tages American workers and tax- to Mercosur. However, perhaps the en-Provence, in southern France, would be much greater than for payers.” Whereas all other coun- most important aspect of the deal asking not to be named. earlier rounds. It would take time tries “reaffirm their commitment is the message to Trump that a Richard has seen Orange for US retailers to find alternative to its full implementation”. multi-polar world can adapt and through a competitive assault by suppliers and costs would be Progress towards the goals of respond to greater US trade a low-cost challenger and a higher, pushing up prices and the Paris Agreement is being made protectionism. bruising price war during his nine- hitting corporate profit margins. on a global basis as investment in On balance, this G20 Summit year tenure. Higher prices (i.e., inflation) would renewable energy sources con- was a pause for breath and an The 57-year-old executive hit consumer demand and may tinues at pace, helping the world opportunity for G20 leaders to is also credited with calming constrain the Fed’s ability to lower to shift away from coal (see chart), “steady the boat”. There was labor unrest following a wave interest rates in response to the most polluting fossil fuel. Sim- limited progress in any area, but of employee suicides. Orange weaker GDP growth. We assume ilarly, technological progress in the the only major disagreement was shares have risen 22 percent in Trump’s advisers are aware of this, automotive sector (electric vehicles, around climate change, which the past five years while the but are unsure whether Trump will batteries and autonomous vehicles) supports our view that global wider European sector declined, see it as an opportunity to put will reduce oil demand growth. In slowdown is unlikely to develop with the Stoxx 600 telecommu- pressure on the Fed to ease mon- contrast, natural gas produces into a major global crisis within nications index falling 19 etary policy or as too much of a much less pollution and lower the next 18 months. percent.

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Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever. SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 SPORT 18 I’m still extremely hungry and World No.1 Ashleigh driven to try to do well, to try and Barty says after she FOOTBALL FOOTBALL grow and develop as a player and booked her maiden a person, trying to take as much place in the fourth Copa America, Final: Women’s World Cup,

as I can from every single match. round at Wimbledon. Brazil vs Peru ACTION Final: USA vs Netherlands TODAY’S Sharma hits record-breaking ton as clinical India thrash Sri Lanka REUTERS SA pip Australia LEEDS SEMI-FINALS Rohit Sharma became the first player July 9: 1st Semi-final to end World to make five centuries in a single India vs New Zealand World Cup match and his opening Cup campaign partner KL Rahul also struck a fluent July 11: 2nd Semi-final century as India crushed Sri Lanka Australia vs England on winning note by seven wickets in their final group match at Headingley yesterday. REUTERS India had already qualified for the MANCHESTER last four and finished on top of the Pakistan’s standings with 15 points after Aus- Prolific opener David Warner smashed a tralia lost to South Africa in their last brilliant 122 but could not claim victory Malik retires group match of the tournament. for Australia as they slipped to a 10-run Sri Lanka, who failed to reach the defeat to South Africa in their World Cup semi-finals, slumped to 55-4 in the clash at Old Trafford yesterday, leaving from ODIs 12th over before Angelo Mathews them facing a semi-final against hosts smashed his first century in nearly England. REUTERS two years to help them to a The result allowed India to take over LONDON respectable 264-7. at the top of the round-robin table at the In-form Rohit and his partner end of the first stage, meaning Australia Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik Rahul made a mincemeat of the Sri will battle the host nation at Edgbaston on (pictured above) announced his Lankan attack to add 189 runs, the Thursday, while the Indians meet strug- retirement from the 50-over format highest opening stand at this World gling New Zealand at Old Trafford on shortly after his team bowed out of the Cup, which effectively settled the Tuesday. Cricket World Cup, narrowly missing match. Already-eliminated South Africa chose out on a semi-finals spot. Captain Virat Kohli made 34 not to bat and a century from captain Faf du All-rounder Malik, 37, played 287 out as India romped home with 39 Plessis took them to 325 for six in their 50 one-day internationals for Pakistan and balls to spare for their seventh win overs, a total boosted by Rassie van der scored 7,534 runs including nine cen- in nine matches. Dussen’s well-constructed 95. The victory turies. The off-spinner also picked up Sri Lanka pace spearhead Lasith means South Africa’s disappointing cam- 158 wickets in the format. Malinga completed figures of 1-82 in paign in the World Cup ends on a winning “Today was our last game, and I’m his final World Cup match. note. retiring from ODI cricket,” Malik told Earlier, Dimuth Karunaratne won Australia were in trouble early in their reporters after Pakistan thrashed the toss and unsurprisingly elected innings and a hamstring injury to number Bangladesh by 94 runs at Lord’s on to bat in a rematch of the 2011 final India’s Rohit Sharma plays three batsman Usman Khawaja saw him Friday. between the neighbours. a shot on his way to his retire hurt, and put the rest of his tour- “I had planned this for a few years Jasprit Bumrah rocked the record fifth ton during the nament in jeopardy, but they rallied mag- ago to retire on the last Pakistan World islanders early with a two-wicket match against Sri Lanka at nificently before being bowled out for 315 Cup match. I’m sad that I’ll be leaving burst and Mahendra Singh Dhoni was Headingley, yesterday. with one ball remaining. a format of cricket that I loved but busy behind the stumps as Sri Lanka happy that I’ll have more time to spend lost their top four batsmen soon after SCOREBOARD with my family. crossing the 50-mark. SHARMA’S CENTURIES AT ICC WORLD CUP 2019 SOUTH AFRICA “This will also allow me to focus on Both Karunaratne and Kusal A. Markram st Carey b Lyon ...... 34 Twenty20 cricket.” 122* (against South Africa); 140 (against Pakistan); Q. de Kock c Starc b Lyon ...... 52 Malik, who made his debut in 1999, SCOREBOARD 102 (against England); 104 (against Bangladesh); F. du Plessis c Starc b Behrendorff ...... 100 R. van der Dussen c Maxwell b Cummins ...... 95 was the most capped player in Paki- SRI LANKA 103 (against Sri Lanka) JP Duminy c Stoinis b Starc ...... 14 stan’s current World Cup squad but D. Karunaratne c Dhoni b Bumrah ...... 10 was dropped after the team’s humili- K. Perera c Dhoni b Bumrah ...... 18 MOST CENTURIES BY A BATSMAN AT A SINGLE WORLD CUP D. Pretorius b Starc ...... 2 A. Phehlukwayo not out ...... 4 ating loss to arch-rivals India in Man- A. Fernando c Dhoni b Pandya ...... 20 K. Mendis st Dhoni b Jadeja ...... 3 Rohit Sharma, India, 2019 (5*); Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka, Extras (b1, lb10, w13) ...... 24 chester last month. Total (six wickets, 50 overs) ...... 325 He managed just eight runs in his A. Mathews c Sharma b Bumrah ...... 113 2015 (4); Mark Waugh, Australia, 1996 (3); Sourav Ganguly, L. Thirimanne c Jadeja b Yadav ...... 53 Did not bat: C. Morris, K. Rabada, Imran Tahir, T. Shamsi three matches, including two ducks, D. de Silva not out ...... 29 India, 2003 (3); Matthew Hayden, Australia, 2007 (3) Fall of wickets: 1-79, 2-114, 3-265, 4-295, 5-317, 6-325 and took one wicket. T. Perera c Pandya b Kumar ...... 2 Bowling: Starc 9-0-59-2 (4w), Behrendorff 8-0-55-1, Lyon Malik, who led Pakistan to the final I. Udana not out ...... 1 10-0-53-2, Cummins 9-0-66-1 (3w), Smith 1-0-5-0, Stoinis of the inaugural World Twenty20 in Extras (b4, lb2, nb1, w8) ...... 15 Perera fell caught behind off Bumrah Sri Lanka toiled for 30 overs 3-0-19-0 (1w), Maxwell 10-0-57-0 (1w) 2007 where they lost to India, was a Total (7 wickets, 50 overs) 264 and Ravindra Jadeja did not have to without success as Rohit and Rahul FOW: 1-17 (Karunaratne), 2-40 (K. Perera), 3-53 (K. Mendis), AUSTRALIA key member of the side’s triumph in wait for success in his first match at flayed their attack all round the D. Warner c Morris b Pretorius ...... 122 the following edition in England in 4-55 (Fernando), 5-179 (Thirimanne), 6-253 (Mathews), 7-260 (T. Perera) this year’s World Cup. ground. A. Finch c Markram b Tahir ...... 3 2009. Did not bat: K. Rajitha, L. Malinga The left-arm spinner lured Kusal Rohit smacked Dhananjaya de U. Khawaja b Rabada ...... 18 Malik, who said his goal was to play Bowling: Kumar 10-0-73-1 (w3), Bumrah 10-2-37-3 (w2), Mendis out of the crease for Dhoni, Silva for two sixes, the first one S. Smith lbw b Pretorius ...... 7 the shortest format’s showpiece event Pandya 10-0-50-1 (w1), Jadeja 10-0-40-1, Yadav 10-0-58-1 who was involved in each of the first bringing up his half century, and M. Stoinis run out (Rabada/de Kock) ...... 22 in Australia next year, was congratu- INDIA four dismissals, to effect a simple reached his record and third suc- G. Maxwell c de Kock b Rabada ...... 12 lated by his wife Sania Mirza, the Indian KL Rahul c K.Perera b Malinga ...... 111 stumping. cessive hundred with a boundary off A. Carey c Markram b Morris ...... 85 tennis player. R. Sharma c Mathews b Rajitha ...... 103 All-rounder Mathews and Lahiru Kasun Rajitha. P. Cummins c Duminy b Phehlukwayo ...... 9 “Every story has an end, but in life V. Kohli not out ...... 34 M. Starc b Rabada ...... 16 R. Pant lbw b Udana ...... 4 Thirimanne (53) refused to throw in The disdain they had for the Sri J. Behrendorff not out ...... 11 every ending is a new beginning’ @ H. Pandya not out ...... 7 the towel, though, their defiant Lanka attack was best illustrated in N. Lyon c Markram b Phehlukwayo ...... 3 realshoaibmalik... u have proudly Extras (lb1, w5) ...... 6 124-run stand raising Sri Lankan the ramp shot Rahul played, bending Extras (lb4, w3) ...... 7 played for your country for 20 years Total (3 wickets, 43.3 overs) ...... 265 hopes. back and lowering himself before Total (all out, 49.5 overs) ...... 315 and u continue to do so with so much FOW: 1-189 (Sharma), 2-244 (Rahul), 3-253 (Pant) Dropped on 61 by Bhuvneshwar guiding the ball over the wicket- Fall of wickets: 1-5, 2-33, 3-95, 4-119, 5-227, 6-272, 7-275, honour and humility... Izhaan and I are Did not bat: MS Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik, Ravindra Jadeja, Kumar, Mathews went on to com- keeper’s head to the boundary. 8-301, 9-306, 10-315 so proud of everything you have Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah plete his third one-day century, Rohit’s onslaught ended on 103 Bowling: Tahir 9-0-59-1, Rabada 10-0-56-3, Pretorius 6-2- Bowling: Malinga 10-1-82-1 (w4), Rajitha 8-0-47-1, Udana achieved but also for who u r,” Mirza including two sixes and 10 fours, when he drove Rajitha to mid-off 27-2 (1w), Morris 9-0-63-1, Shamsi 9-0-62-0 (1w), Phehluk- 9.3-0-50-1, T. Perera 10-0-34-0, De Silva 6-0-51-0 (w1) wayo 2.5-0-22-2 (1w), Duminy 4-0-22-0 said on Twitter. before Bumrah dismissed him for 113 and Rahul’s 111 included 11 fours and Result: India won by seven wickets Result: South Africa won by 10 runs in the penultimate over. a six. No need to panic after earlyrly exitexit,, sasaysys Wasim

AFP “It is not a bad finish and I of the team forfor years to come. listlist goes on anandd on. AnAndd lective consistency. But my LONDON don’t think we need to panic. “At 24,4, we’re the look,look, there’s ggoingoing toto message, again, is ‘let’s stay “There is no quick fix and the youngest teameam byby a longlong bebe a review nownow,, positive’.” Every World Cup failure for Pakistan woke up late people running cricket need time way in thiss compcompetition,etition, aandnd wwe’lle’ll see hhowow Another World Cup winner, Pakistan sparks a wave of and must keep the example of and that is ssomethingomething tthathat thatthat goes. Ramiz Raja, believes Pakistan reviews and sackings and the in the World Cup and how England lifted their one-day we can be pproudroud of,of, andand I “Unfortu-“Un f ortu- have the ability to produce promise of a fresh approach -- when they gained cricket. I am ready to contribute think that augursugurs well fforor natelynately it hashas “magical” cricket and says their until the team wins again and all momentum they won towards that.” the future ooff PaPakistankistan alalwaysways bbeeneen thisthis exit is a loss to the showpiece is forgotten. England’s humiliating first- cricket,” saidid Arthur,Arthur, who wayway forfor PakistanPakistan tournament. The script is expected to be four straight games. It round exit in 2015 sparked a wants to continuentinue in tthehe rorolele -- we ddon’ton’t seem ttoo But he said every defeat was similar after Sarfaraz Ahmed’s is not a bad finish and I radical rethink and the host of coach. be ableable to ffindind an opportunity to assess things team failed to make the semi- don’t think we need to nation started this World Cup as “We’ve showcasedshowcased a thatthat col-col- and that ruthless decisions were finals in England and Wales panic: Wasim Akram the number one side in the lot of our young required. despite a late charge. world. talent, andd I “I think every defeat gives an Pakistan won four straight The positions of head coach think thee opportunity for introspection, so matches to finish level on 11 set-up and style of play, but 1992 Mickey Arthur and captain Sar- likes of Pakistan need to do four or five points with New Zealand, but World Cup winner Wasim Akram faraz -- both of whom had con- Shaheen things if they want to be a force they bowed out of the tour- said there was no need to panic. tracts until the World Cup -- will Afridi, in world cricket,” he said. nament due to an inferior net “Pakistan woke up late in the be looked at as part of the Babar “Pakistan have to correct run-rate. World Cup and when they gained assessment. Azam, their system, which can provide There have once again been momentum they won four Luckily for Pakistan, they Imam-ul-- them with regular talent and calls for an overhaul of the straight games,” said the former have a crop of talented young- Haq, Shadabb Wasim Akram then define and refine that system, changes in the team captain. sters who can form the nucleus Khan, the talent.” SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 SPORT 19

USA hoping Brazil banking on defence for more celebrations against Dutch in Copa final against Peru in Cup final

AFP AFP RIO DE JANEIRO Brazil’s Casemiro gestures during LYON a training session in Teresopolis,

Brazil will be looking to maintain Brazil, yesterday. The United States head into the their defensive invincibility women’s World Cup final against Peru in today’s Copa against the Netherlands today America final, midfielder seemingly in such rude health Casemiro says. that the biggest controversy The hosts have yet to surrounding the holders in concede a goal in the tour- recent days has been Alex nament, including when they Morgan’s tea-sipping goal cele- thrashed Peru 5-0 in a group- bration against England. stage match earlier in the Morgan, one of the faces of competition. Ending the the USA side that has made And keeping their goal intact competition history by reaching a third con- will be key to lifting a ninth Copa without secutive final, has been at the crown, according to the Real conceding a goal centre of a veritable storm in a Madrid man. tea cup since using the cele- “Ending the competition is one of our aims. bration to mark her winner in without conceding a goal is one And if we don’t Tuesday’s semi-final. of our aims,” said Casemiro. concede a goal, Whether it was an “And if we don’t concede a attempt to wind-up the goal, it’s not just thanks to the it’s not just thanks Brazil coach Tite English for their love of the guys at the back, those up front to the guys at the gestures during a drink, or something more help us a lot and that makes the Peru’s Alexander Callens takes back, those up training session, innocent, the 30-year-old difference.” part in a training session in Rio front help us a lot yesterday. has been struck by the level The woodwork also made a of media attention. de Janeiro, Brazil yesterday on and that makes difference in Brazil’s 2-0 semi- the eve of the Copa America “You see men celebrating final victory over arch rivals final match against Brazil to be the difference: all around the world in big tour- Argentina, as did referee Roddy held at the Maracana Stadium. Casemiro. naments, grabbing their sacks Zambrano’s refusal to consult or whatever it is, when I look at VAR twice when Lionel Messi sipping a cup of tea, I’m a little and his team-mates were taken aback and kind of you claiming a penalty. Brazil have identified the state championship in 2013 and a defensive meltdown. They’ve -- we have to respect them.” It’s have to laugh about it to see all Sergio Aguero headed main threat to their defensive Flamengo to do likewise in the bounced back spectacularly from only the second time Peru have the criticism,” Morgan said on against the bar in the first half invincibility today at Rio de Rio state championship four that set-back, though, first reached the Copa final in its 103- Friday. and Messi rattled the post after Janeiro’s iconic Maracana years later. “He’s a player who ousting Uruguay on penalties in year history. They beat Colombia The striker scored five goals the break, while Brazil captain stadium: Peru forward Paolo deserves special attention for the quarter-final, in a match in in a play-off in Caracas in 1975 in the record 13-0 win over Dani Alves and midfielder Arthur Guerrero. He’s a player well everything he’s done in the past,” which they were clearly second after each side had won at home Thailand with which the USA both got away with blatant off- known to Brazilian fans having said center-back Marquinhos. best, and then in a stunning per- in a two-legged title decider. began their defence of the the-ball fouls inside the area on spent the last seven years playing “I know him well, I played formance to beat the outgoing And their first title in 1939 on trophy, but it is Megan Rapinoe Manchester City pair Aguero and in the country. The 35-year-old with him for a bit at Corinthians champions Chile 3-0 in the last home soil came at the end of a who has been the big star of the Nicolas Otamendi respectively. scored the winning goal for Cor- and I’ve played against him four. single five-team tournament tournament. Argentina have complained inthians in the 2012 FIFA Club several times for the national “It’ll be a great final, a really played in a round-robin format. The pink-haired midfielder to South American football’s gov- World Cup final against Chelsea. team.” difficult match. We can’t think “We’ve got to approach it scored all of her team’s goals in erning body CONMEBOL over Currently playing for Inter- One of those was two weeks it’s already won, we have to play calmly. It’s true that we’ve the wins over Spain and France the refereeing in that semi-final, nacional in Porto Alegre, he pre- ago at the Corinthians Arena in it,” said Casemiro. achieved something very before missing the England although to no avail as the result viously helped Corinthians win Sao Paulo when Guerrero was “They’ve eliminated great important after many years,” showdown due to a hamstring will not be changed. the Sao Paulo kept quiet while Peru when into teams -- Uruguay and Chile said forward Raul Ruidiaz. problem.

Nigeria topple Cameroon in Sweden down England to finish third Africa Cup of AFP Belgium, started slowly and were NICE made to pay for slack defending Nations classic as Asllani put Sweden in front. Sweden’s players Sweden ended their women’s Left-back Alex Greenwood celebrate their victory AFP World Cup campaign on a high was at fault, totally miskicking ALEXANDRIA by beating England 2-1 in yester- at the end of the an attempted clearance straight day’s third-place play-off in France 2019 Women’s to Asllani, who drilled a low Odion Ighalo scored twice and Nice, as Sofia Jakobsson’s first- World Cup third place finish into the net. teed up Alex Iwobi’s winning half strike proved to be the final against England, Neville’s team were all over goal as Nigeria eliminated winner. yesterday.. the place at the back and almost defending Africa Cup of Nations England were looking to fell two goals down inside the champions Cameroon after a claim the bronze medals for the quarter-hour when Jakobsson thrilling 3-2 victory in Alex- second successive World Cup, ran clear and fired against the andria yesterday. but it was Peter Gerhardsson’s post. The Montpellier winger China-based forward side who finished third for the was not to be denied in the 22nd Ighalo bundled home a scrappy third time. minute, though, cutting inside opener but Clarence Seedorf’s Kosovare Asllani gave and bending the ball past the Cameroon hit back through Sweden an 11th-minute lead, despairing dive of England goal- Stephane Bahoken and Clinton before Jakobsson curled in an keeper Carly Telford. Njie with two quick-fire goals excellent second midway An end-to-end opening before half-time. through the first half, and period continued as Kirby, back Nigeria drew level as Ighalo although Fran Kirby quickly in the English starting line-up volleyed in his second just past pulled one back, England could after coming on as a substitute the hour and he then turned not find an equaliser. against the Americans, clipped provider to play in Iwobi to “I just think maybe it was a the ball in off the far post to score steer home three minutes later carry-on from the semi-final, the her first World Cup goal. and set up the prospect of a emotion,” said England manager Ellen White thought she had highly anticipated quarter-final Phil Neville. equalised less than two minutes clash with hosts and favourites “The two goals probably third straight major tournament today. “Both teams looked shot, “We came to this tournament later with a tournament-leading Egypt. sparked us into life. After that, I semi-final loss when beaten 2-1 to be honest, almost on their to win it, not to finish third or seventh goal, but was denied by Seedorf’s penchant for thought it was the best we’ve by reigning champions the knees,” added former Man- fourth.” VAR review for handball. change has seen the former played.” It was a second defeat United States on Tuesday. chester United player Neville. England, whose men’s team White had also seen a goal Dutch star heavily rotate his in under a week for Neville’s The Americans will face the “It’s a really difficult game to get also lost the third-place play-off ruled out by VAR in the loss to Cameroon side in Egypt. Lionesses, after suffering their Netherlands in the final in Lyon up for. It’s a nonsense game. in last year’s World Cup to the USA. Marquez takes pole for seventh successive year at German GP

years, the Honda rider went on Quartararo who will start from team doctor -- appeared to have early on but came back to take Andrea Dovizioso, second in the AFP to win the race. second on his Yamaha. fixed the problem as he finished fourth on his Suzuki. championship standings. SACHSENRING “I am very happy but the Quartararo, who began from just 0.205sec behind Marquez. He is joined on the second The Ducati rider failed to get Yamaha and Suzuki riders are pole before finishing second in Quartararo was being row by Ducati’s Jack Miller direct entry into the second Marc Marquez continued his going really strong,” said last week’s Dutch GP in Assen, pressed all the way by Mav- and Honda’s Cal Crutchlow round of qualifying after missing recent dominance of the Sach- Marquez. had a scare in morning practice erick Vinales, who won in who is riding in spite of frac- the top 10 in practice. He was senring by taking pole for today’s The 26-year-old, who leads when his Yamaha developed Assen last week. The Spaniard turing his tibia and damaging then only third quickest in Q1 German MotoGP. the championship standings by steering problems, the vibrations was just 0.006sec slower and his anterior cruciate ligament consigning him to 13th on the It is the seventh straight year 44 points, set a new lap record causing serious pain in his right completes the front row on his in a cycling accident earlier in grid. that the Spaniard will start the of 1min 20.195sec, edging out the shoulder. Yamaha. the week. The German MotoGP starts race as pole-sitter. The last six French youngster Fabio His mechanics -- and the Alex Rins went off the track It was a bad day, though, for at 1200 GMT on Sunday. SUNDAY 7 JULY 2019 20

PAGE | 18 PAGE | 19 Sharma hits Brazil banking record-breaking on defence in ton as clinical India Copa America final thrash Sri Lanka against Peru Federer, Nadal cruise into last 16 AFP LONDON Giant-killer Gauff Eight-time champion Roger mature beyond Federer reached the Wimbledon fourth round for the 17th time yesterday, her years but still racking up a record 350th win at the Grand Slams while a teenager inside two-time winner Rafael Nadal had a much more REUTERS enjoyable experience LONDON yesterday than his previous match. Teenager Coco Gauff has captivated The Swiss second seed Wimbledon with her extraordinary talent eased past French 27th seed and youthful exuberance but, as her beaten Lucas Pouille 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 opponent said on Friday, she is “probably (7/4) and will face Italy’s 17th older in her head than the numbers show”. seed Matteo Berrettini for a The 15-year-old American exhibited place in the quarter-finals. remarkable maturity and poise to fight back It will be Federer’s 17th from a set and 5-2 down in her third-round appearance in the fourth 3-6, 7-6(7), 7-5 defeat of Slovenian Polona round at Wimbledon, taking Hercog. him ahead of Jimmy Connors Afterwards a clearly delighted Gauff, on the all-time list. who beat five-times champion Venus Wil- Berrettini saved three liams in the first round before taking the match points to see off Diego Switzerland’s scalps of former semi-finalist Magdalena Schwartzman of Argentina Roger Federer in Rybarikova and Hercog, switched between 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/2), 4-6, 7-6 action during his reflective adult and excited teenager. (7/4), 6-3. Wimbledon third “It’s was pretty surreal how life changes Nadal eased into the last round match in a matter of seconds,” she said. 16 with a 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 romp against France’s Lucas “I remember before I played Venus, as over French veteran Jo-Wil- Pouille at the All you know, when you walk to leave the fried Tsonga. England Lawn Tennis practice courts, there are people waiting. The ease with which and Croquet Club One little kid asked me for a picture. Then Nadal made the fourth round after the next day, after I played Venus, eve- in London, Britain, Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his third round match for the ninth time was repli- rybody was screaming my name.” yesterday. against France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, yesterday. cated on the women’s side by She said it was awe-inspiring to walk Ashleigh Barty -- who will be out on Centre Court, describing it as “sacred” breaking new ground in WIMBLEDON RESULTS dispensing with German Julia Roger Federer, by beating Lucas but she did not feel nervous. appearing in the last 16 for Goerges 6-3, 6-4. Pouille 7-5, 6-2, 7-6(4) to reach “Obviously this moment is an incredible the first time -- and Serena MEN: THIRD ROUND Barty, bidding to become the fourth round of Wimbledon, moment. I’m still excited I get to keep living becomes the first player to Williams. Sam Querrey (USA) bt John Millman (AUS) 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (10/8), 6-3 the first Australian Wim- it,” she said, adding that defeats she had suf- notch up 350 match wins at the Nadal, who embraced Tennys Sandgren (USA) bt Fabio Fognini (ITA x12) 6-3, 7-6 (14/12), 6-3 bledon women’s champion fered in the past had helped her to achieve majors. Tsonga fondly at the end in Rafael Nadal (ESP x3) bt Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 since Evonne Goolagong success this week. stark contrast to the chilly Kei Nishikori (JPN x8) bt Steve Johnson (USA) 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 Cawley won her second title The teenaged Gauff appeared equally handshake he had with fiery in 1980, will play unseeded Federer also sets a professional excited about a posting about her by Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ) bt Jan-Lennard Struff (GER x33) 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 7-5 Australian Nick Kyrgios in the American Alison Riske for a era record of reaching the last Beyonce’s mother, about a new album by Roger Federer (SUI x2) bt Lucas Pouille (FRA x27) 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) previous round, said he was place in the last eight. 16 for the 17th time - surpassing Jaden Smith and about a video of her delighted with the manner of She is also the first Aus- the previous benchmark he had mother’s celebration in the players’ box WOMEN: THIRD ROUND his victory describing every tralian woman to make the shared with Jimmy Connors. going viral. match as a battle. Ashleigh Barty (AUS x1) bt Harriet Dart (GBR) 6-1, 6-1 second week since 2010. “Please tell me she’s a meme. I’m so “I was very happy,” said Alison Riske (USA) bt Belinda Bencic (SUI x13) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 “That was really good,” Rafael Nadal, playing excited to go on Instagram,” she laughed. Nadal. Serena Williams (USA x11) bt Julia Goerges (GER x18) 6-3, 6-4 said Barty. “I served really Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for the “I’m going to retweet it and everything.” “I played a great match Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP x30) bt Lauren Davis (USA) 6-3, 6-3 well and getting out of the first time at a Grand Slam in And she said it was “cool” to have won from the beginning to the Barbora Strycova (CZE) bt Kiki Bertens (NED x4) 7-5, 6-1 love 40 game was massive. over 11 years, blasts past the some $220,000 so far this week so she end. Elise Mertens (BEL x21) bt Qiang Wang (CHN x15) 6-2, 6-7 (9/11), 6-4 “Incredible it is a first for Frenchman. would pprobablyy buyy some hoodies. “Jo is one of those players Johanna Konta (GBR x19) bt Sloane Stephens (USA x9) 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 me (to be in the last 16), new “II lovelovev wearwearingiingngg you don’t want to face early territory for me.” hoodies.dieesees. MyM mmom,, shehee Petra Kvitova (CZE x6) bt Magda Linette (POL) 6-3, 6-2 Serena Williams, seeking a but today was my day.” Williams goes on to face bannedned mmee frfromomm His great rival eight-time Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro record-equalling 24th Grand buyinginngg hhoodiesoooodiodio iese fforor champion Roger Federer fol- On the women’s side semi-finalist Johanna Konta for a place in the quarter- Slam crown, stays on course two months.mmomonontths.hs EvEveEveryverry lowed him onto Centre Court Barty and Williams could respectively. finals. Eleventh seed Wil- with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4 weekk I wwasasas g gettingettetttiingn to play another Frenchman, meet in a blockbuster While Barty will be in liams, who defeated Goerges victory over Germany's Julia new hoodieshhoodhoooododdiieieses sentsensenentntnt tot Australian Open semi-finalist quarter-final if they win their new territory playng singles in last year’s semi-finals, is Goerges in a rematch of last the hohoushhouse,”ouse,e,”,”” sheshee Lucas Pouille. last 16 matches on ‘Manic at Wimbledon in the second bidding to equal Margaret year's semi-final. said.. Federer and Nadal’s one- Monday’. week for the first time, for Court’s all-time record of 24 “I can’tcanan’tan’tnt buybbuuyy a time fellow member of the Two of the top 10 seeds Williams it is the 16th time. Grand Slam titles. Top seed Ash Barty trounces car becabecauseec usesee big four Andy Murray’s hopes did bow out, Dutch fourth Barty overwhelmed “It’s been an arduous Briton Harriet Dart 6-1, 6-1 to I can’tan’tn’ of men’s doubles glory ended seed Kiki Bertens and British wild card Harriet Dart year for me, so every match become the first Australian drive.”e.”.” early as he and French American ninth seed Sloane 6-1, 6-1 while 37-year-old, I’m hoping to improve tons,” woman to make the fourth partner Pierre-Hugues Stephens losing to Czech seven-time champion Wil- said Williams, who had a round of Wimbledon since Herbert went out in the Republic’s Barbora Strycova liams produced her most knee problem which affected Jarmila Wolfe in 2010. second round. and Britain’s French Open convincing display in her season. Coco Gauff Tour de France: Teunissen wins dramatic opening stage

AFP One of the Tour de France TOUR DE FRANCE: BRUSSELS overall favourites, Denmark’s STAGE 1 RESULTS Jakob Fuglsang also crashed 18km 1. Mike Teunissen (NED) Team Dutch rider Mike Teunissen won from the finish but struggled back Jumbo - Visma 4:22:47 a chaotic opening stage of the to the peloton looking shocked 2. Peter Sagan (SVK) Tour de France yesterday after a and bleeding from the head. BORA - hansgrohe collision in the final kilometre Greg Van Avermaet claimed 3. Caleb Ewan (AUS) blew the bunch sprint wide open the first King of the Mountains Lotto - Soudal in Brussels. polka dot jersey after winning an 4. Giacomo Nizzolo (ITA) The 26-year-old Jumbo- intense struggle on the 7.8 Team Dimension Data Visma rider becomes the first yellow-jersey holder percent gradient Mur de Grammont climb at 5. Sonny Colbrelli (ITA) on the 2019 Tour and the first Dutchman to lead 45km, which often features in the Flanders Bahrain - Merida the race since Erik Breukink 30 years ago. one-day classics. 6. Michael Matthews (AUS) Teunissen edged Peter Sagan in a photo finish The 34-year-old Van Avermaet, on his golden Team Sunweb at the winning line, with the Slovak taking the Olympic champion bike, was in Saturday’s early 7. Matteo Trentin (ITA) green sprint points jersey after he won the early breakaway, from which he also came second on Mitchelton - Scott intermediate sprint. the day’s other, lesser, Bosberg climb securing 8. Oliver Naesen (BEL) Australian rookie Caleb Ewan took the young the polka dot jersey after just 50km. AG2R La Mondiale rider’s white jersey after staying clear of the crash. Half a million fans and well-wishers turned out 9. Elia Viviani (ITA) The race was marked by two falls as young as the race embarked in balmy sunshine from Team Jumbo-Visma rider Mike Teunissen (right) of the Netherlands winning Deceuninck - Quick-Step Dutch sprinter Dylan Groenewegen, who many Brussels city centre, passing the Grand Place, the the opening stage of the Tour de France ahead of BORA-Hansgrohe rider Peter 10. Jasper Stuyven (BEL) tipped for the stage win, caused a mass fall as the Royal Palace and the European Commission building Sagan (centre) of Slovakia in Brussels, Belgium, yesterday. Trek - Segafredo tension mounted a kilometre from home. before a 194.5km loop through the lush Belgian plains.