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Rory Stewart US intelligence proves ‘without knocked out question’ Iran behind tanker attacks London Hook said the US our men are left in the • Frace to be next prime supported the right of minister after Rory Stewart countries like Saudi was knocked out. Report Arabia, which are The international develop- on the front lines of ment secretary was eliminat- ed after coming last with 27 Iranian aggression. votes, 10 fewer than last time. He said his warnings about Washington a no-deal Brexit “probably Those who proved to be truths people he US special repre- have seen the weren’t quite ready to hear”. sentative for Iran, Bri- intelligence all Boris Johnson topped the Tan Hook said yesterday come away without vote again with 143 votes, 17 that US intelligence proves more than last time. ‘untrue’ “without question” Iran was any question Iran Jeremy Hunt came second behind the attack on two tank- is behind these with 54, Michael Gove got 51 Saudi says UN Khashoggi report ers in the Gulf of Oman. attacks. and Sajid Javid 38. Hook said that Iranian ves- MR HOOK A fourth round of voting contains ‘baseless allegations’ sels operating in and around will take place on Thursday. the Strait of Hormuz on June the case from the course of 12 and 13 approached tank- airport last week, which in- Minister of State for justice in the Kingdom or in- ers Front Altair and Kokuka jured 26 people. Yoga event set Foreign• Affairs Adel fluencing it in any way.” Courageous before each ship He asked Hook how the US Manama The report released Wednes- suffered explosions on June 13. planned to hold Iran accounta- Al Jubeir said the day by UN special rapporteur “Those who have seen the ble for such actions, given Teh- report contained 11 on extrajudicial, summary or intelligence all come away ran’s support for the Houthis. he Indian Embassy ‘nothing new.’ people have arbitrary executions, Agnes without any question Iran is Hook said the US support- Talong with the Minis- been indicted by Saudi Callamard, said the murder behind these attacks,” Hook ed the right of countries like try of Youth and Sports will over the killing of of Khashoggi was the respon- told a congressional hearing Saudi Arabia “which are on the organise the event ‘Yogaf- Saudi prosecutors Khashoggi. sibility of the state of Saudi on the Trump administra - frontlines of Iranian aggres- est’ at Khalifa Sports City said• Khashoggi was Arabia. tion’s Iran policy. sion” in their right to defend Stadium from 7.00 pm to killed by a “rogue Saudi Arabia late last year Hook added that the intelli- themselves when attacked, es- 9.00 pm tomorrow mark- operation” in a indicted 11 people for the kill- gence showed a senior Islam- pecially by the Houthi rebels. ing the International Yoga ing and prosecutors are seek- ic Republican Guard Corps “Iran has spent hundreds Day. The day is celebrated botched attempt to new.” ing the death penalty against (IRGC) official confirmed that of millions of dollars organ- annually on 21 June since repatriate him. He said the judicial author- five of them. its personnel had “completed ising, training and equipping its inception in 2015. ities in the Kingdom are the Saudi prosecutors said two actions.” the Houthis to fight at a level An international day for Riyadh only ones competent to inves- Khashoggi was killed by a Earlier the US Navy dis- beyond which makes any nor- yoga was declared unani- tigate the case and that a num- “rogue operation” in a botched played mine fragments and a mal sense and it has prolonged mously by the United Na- audi Arabia said yester- ber of suspects have already attempt to repatriate him. magnet it said it had removed and intensified the conflict,” tions General Assembly. day that a report by a UN been arrested. Mr Al Jubeir said the trials from one of two oil tankers, Hook said. Yoga is a physical, men- Sexpert on the murder The report “contains clear are being attended by repre- saying the mines bore a strik- The US on Monday an - tal and spiritual practice orig- of Jamal Khashoggi contains contradictions and baseless sentatives from the embassies ing resemblance to Iranian nounced the deployment of inated in India. “baseless allegations” and allegations which challenge its of the five permanent mem - ones. about 1,000 more troops to the “contradictions.” credibility,” he said on Twitter. bers of the UN Security Coun- Addressing Iran’s involve- region because of the threat Minister of State for For - “We strongly reject any at- cil in addition to Turkey and ment in Yemen, committee from Iran. The deployment is eign Affairs Adel Al Jubeir said tempt to prejudice the King- Saudi human rights organi - member Joe Wilson referred in addition to a 1,500-troop in- the report contained “nothing dom’s leadership or to remove sations. to the Houthi attack on Abha crease announced last month.

DON’T MISS IT BIO SEARCH Boris Johnson’s ‘great-grandfather’ was an Ottoman politician Focus on rights 02 strides London stantinople, now Istanbul, in with the pair having already had 1867. a daughter called Selma. ‘5G radiation oris Johnson’s paternal He was a prominent journal- His wife died after giving great grandfather was ist, poet and politician who be- birth and Kemal then stayed below Ba journalist and liberal came known for his strong lib- with his mother in law, Marga- 04 international politician who was killed after eral democratic political views. ret Brun, whose maiden name limits’ being kidnapped on a charge of But such views saw him ex- was Johnson. treason as the Ottoman Empire iled under Abdul Hamid II, the He subsequently returned to entered its final days. 34th Sultan, who reigned from the Ottoman Empire where he Ali Kemal and his first wife Winifred. Johnson Frauds print fake Mr Johnson referred to 1876 to 1909. remarried and had another son. 05 visas, cheat expat his ‘Muslim great grandfa - Increasing instability within It was then that he rose to jobseekers ther’ during yesterday’s tele- aware of Mr Johnson’s lineage Think You Are? Programme the Empire in the years before great political prominence as vised Tory leadership debate but the true extent of his fami- which shed light on exactly the First World War prompted he became Minister for the In- as he defended himself against ly’s links to modern-day Turkey where Mr Johnson had come Kemal to flee for his life to En- terior in 1919 in the government accusations of Islamophobia. was revealed in depth in 2008. from. gland where his wife Winifred of Damat Ferid Pasha, who at The reference may well have The Tory heavyweight took Ali Kemal, Mr Johnson’s great gave birth to a son, Osman Wil- the time was the de facto prime surprised many viewers un- part in the BBC’s Who Do You grandfather, was born in Con- fred Kemal, in Bournemouth, minister. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 02 Youth City ‘pioneering opportunity to groom youngsters’ Manama He said the aim is to carry out Youth and Sport Affairs, he said plied efforts by all to achieve the He also pointed out the role the royal vision of His Majesty it is a suitable place to focus on Kingdom’s vision 2030. of the Youth City 2030 in tap- epresentative of His Maj- King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the initiatives of the national HH Shaikh Nasser under - ping on the creativity potential esty the King for Charity groom the youth and empower plan to promote belonging to scored the importance of the of Bahraini youngsters and en- RWork and Youth Affairs them with the needed capabil- the nation and boost values of Youth City in promoting the op- hance their participation in the and Chairman of the Supreme ities to use their potentials in citizenship. portunities for Bahraini young- Kingdom’s development march. Council for Youth and Sports the building and modernisation He underlined the efforts sters to enrol at the job market HH Shaikh Nasser called on (SCYS), His Highness Shaikh process. made to groom Bahraini young- thanks to the practical and sci- Bahraini youth to take part ac- Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa In a statement marking the sters and empower them to meet entific programmes, which will tively in the Youth City and avail described giving importance to launch of the 10th edition of the requirements of the upcom- be provided by the city to meet of its training programmes to the youth and training them as the Youth City 2030, which is ing phase of national work that the labour market needs in the play their part in the Kingdom’s a top priority of SCYS. organised by the Ministry of HH Shaikh Nasser necessitates exceptional multi- Kingdom. development. Focus on rights strides Assistant Foreign Minister chairs High Co-ordination Committee for Human Rights

The committee reviewed• the Kingdom’s national reports in accordance with its accession to international human rights laws.

The Supreme Co- ordination• Committee for Human Rights was formed by Decree No (50) for the year 2012 issued by His Royal Highness the Prime Minister. Mr Al Doseri chairs the meeting.

TDT | Manama supreme laws and principles cordance with its accession that contribute to the achieve- to international human rights he Assistant Foreign ment of justice, security and laws. Minister, Abdulla Al well-being for all in a demo - The Supreme Co-ordination TDoseri, chaired the cratic society in which every- Committee for Human Rights 23rd meeting of High Co-or- one enjoys civil and political was formed by Decree No (50) dination Committee for Hu- rights, tolerance and peaceful for the year 2012 issued by man Rights, in the presence coexistence. His Royal Highness the Prime of committee members, rep- The meeting also stressed the Minister, and was restructured resentatives of government reform approach established by Decree No (14) of 2014 and ministries and official insti- by His Majesty King Hamad Decree No 31 of 2017. tutions. bin Isa Al Khalifa, which en - The Committee is concerned The Assistant Foreign sures the preservation of hu - with various issues related to Minister affirmed Bah - man rights as a basis for build- the development and promo- rain’s keenness to continuing, progress and eliminating tion of human rights, including ously protect human rights intolerance and terrorism. the establishment of a co-or- through the review and de- The Committee discussed dination mechanism to ensure velopment of legal frame - a number of topics, which fo- the best policies for dealing works, government pro - cused on supporting and de - with human rights issues and grams, policies and actions veloping human rights work, the preparation of a nation - that serve the progress of such as the preliminary draft al human rights plan at the human dignity and the goals of the National Plan for Human government level, as well as of sustainable development. Rights. co-operating with internation- Mr Al Doseri also high - It also reviewed the King - al human rights organisations lighted the application of dom’s national reports in ac - to achieve the aspired goals. Arab Parliament classifies Houthis as a terrorist group Manama the Houthi militia as a terrorist organisation; for its flagrant he Arab Parliament an- violation of international law nounced yesterday that The Parliament will and its deliberate targeting of Tit has designated the Ira- not condone any group civilian and vital installations nian-backed Houthi militia as targeting civilian in Saudi Arabia with ballistic a terrorist group for its role in areas, such as the missiles and aircraft. deliberately targeting civilians Houthi attacks on It also called on the world and civilian installations, calling neighbouring countries body to also pursue its lead - on the League of Arab States and ers, financiers and support- the UN to take similar action. like Saudi Arabia. ers, whether they are states or The resolution was issued MR AL SULAMI groups. during an Arab Parliament Meshaal bin Fahm Al Sula- meeting in Cairo in the wake of Oman,” reported the Saudi mi, spokesperson of the Arab of the “terrorist attack on civil- Press Agency (SPA). Parliament, said the Parliament ian installations in Saudi Arabia The Arab Parliament called will not condone any group tar- and commercial vessels in the on the UN and the Security geting civilian areas, such as the territorial waters of the Unit- Council to adopt a firm and Houthi attacks on neighbouring ed Arab Emirates and the Sea immediate position to classify countries like Saudi Arabia. 3 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019

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Derasat, UN-Habitat sign co-operation agreement Manama data and the latest urban sta - He welcomed the UN-Habitat tistics related to Arab cities to efforts that contribute to pro- ahrain Centre for Stra- come up with recommendations moting international interest in tegic, International and that benefit urban planning in development, noting its role in BEnergy Studies (Derasat) Arab cities. supporting countries and com- yesterday signed a contract with In addition, action plans, ob- munities in the area of urban the United Nations Human Set- jectives and recommendations development. tlements Programme (UN-Hab- would be presented under the He pointed out the compre- itat) to prepare the Arab Cities umbrella of the Sustainable De- hensive development achieve- Report 2020, in co-operation velopment Goals and the new ments made, under the leader- with the Regional Office of the urban plan. ship of HM King Hamad bin Isa United Nations Human Settle- The Derasat Chairman said Al Khalifa, based on quality and ments Organisation. the report would also be the first efficiency standards in line with Derasat Chairman Dr Shaikh regional one that Bahrain takes the principles of sustainability, Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa part in preparing it through De- competitiveness and equity. and Head of UN-Habitat Cairo, Dr Shaikh Abdulla, Mr Ali sign the agreement in the presence of Mr Pettinato and Mr Al Sharkawi. rasat, which would prepare a The UNDP Resident Repre- Irfan Ali, sealed the agreement research to assist companies to sentative welcomed collabora- in the presence of UNDP Resi- Resident Co-ordinator to Bah- the report is the first official one World Urban Forum in February create sustainable job oppor- tion with Derasat, saying the dent Representative to Bahrain, rain Amin Al Sharkawi. on Arab cities since 2012, which 2020 in Abu Dhabi. tunities for the youth in Arab project would set new criteria Stefano Pettinato, and the UN The Derasat Chairman said would be launched at the 10th He added it would include cities. for excellence.

UoB maintains elite position in global QS ‘5G radiation below university rankings

This achievement international limits’ is due to the continuous support that the university Level of signals emitted by telecom towers well below maximum permissible threshold receives from the leadership of the TDT | Manama Kingdom. PROF HAMZAH he level of 5G radiation TDT | Manama in the Kingdom doesn’t the collaborative and team ef- Texceed one per cent of the fort of all the university’s facul- level allowed internationally, ac- 4,500 he University of Bahrain ty and staff members, students, cording to a study carried out by sites including the newly (UoB) has been listed alumni, and partners. the Telecommunications Regu- deployed 5G enabled among the elite Quac- Prof Hamzah stated: “I am radio sites were measured T latory Authority (TRA). by the TRA. quarelli Symonds (QS) 1,000 pleased that once again the Frequencies used for 5G are universities in the world. university has been recognised the same as previously used for The prestigious annual in the top four per cent globally WiMAX and some 4G Services rankings released by QS has and ranked in the list of the that were introduced in Bahrain dations, guidelines, and research the university continuously world’s best universities. since 2007 and 2013 respectively, results to the World Health Or- maintaining its overall posi- “Moreover, I am delighted a statement issued by the regu- ganisation (WHO), which adopts tion, and shows the academic that we have also maintained lator said. these recommendations and reputation improve once again our position in the top 2pc “Using specialised equipment A graph showing measured emission versus ICNIRP threshold. guidelines as a basis for health and retain its position in the globally for employer reputa- acquired by the TRA’s Spectrum regulations and notices concern- top 500 globally for employer tion, this reinforces our posi- Management Department, the “Moreover, in January 2019, ing protection from electromag- reputation. tion as central to human capital measurements collected are the historical measurements in- netic field strength radiation. According to the ranking, development to allow Bahrain compared to guidelines set forth cluding WiMAX and 4G results, “As per the condition stated in there are currently over 28,000 to take advantage of the Fourth by the International Commission As per the condition which is currently used for 5G licences granted by the TRA in universities globally, of which Industrial Revolution and sup- on Non-Ionising Radiation Pro- stated in licences were shared with a delegation Bahrain, telecoms operators are the university managed to be port FDI into Bahrain.” tection (ICNIRP) as detailed in from World Health Organisation. required to ensure that emissions ranked within the top 1,000. He confirmed that this the aforementioned Order,” the granted by the TRA “The delegation’s report was from each radio installation are In a statement issued to achievement is due to the statement added. in Bahrain, telecoms presented to The Council of Min- within ICNIRP limits. press, UoB President Prof Ri- continuous support that the “Over the past four years, the operators are required isters in February 2019 where “They are also required to yadh Hamzah expressed the University receives from the TRA has measured more than to ensure that it showed that the level of the comply with any future radiation highest appreciations on his leadership of the Kingdom, and 4,500 sites including the newly emissions from each signals emitted by the telecom emission standards set by ICNIRP, behalf and behalf of all the af- reflects that efforts that the deployed 5G enabled radio sites; radio installation are towers are well below the max- or have been or will be adopted filiates of the University to the University places in improv- none of which have exceeded the within ICNIRP limits. imum permissible threshold set by the Kingdom,” said Mohamed Kingdom’s leadership. ing research, innovation and limits and radiation standards of by ICNIRP.” Al Nuaimi, director of Technical The President affirmed that creativity and offering modern ICNIRP. MR AL NUAIMI ICNIRP provides its recommen- Operations. achievement was possible by academic programmes. French delegates review ambulance services Manama

hief of Public Security, Major-General Tariq CAl Hassan yesterday received a French delegation specialised in the ambulance services. The meeting followed directives issued by the Interior Min- ister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to ensure Maj Gen Al Hassan holds discussion with the French delegation. The Kingdom now has plans in place to improve ambulance services. the best quality facilities as part of the National Ambulance ser- He said that the project was services. amedics. National Ambulance Centre and lighted that the members dis- vices and to continue exchang- introduced after intensive pre- He expressed thanks and The meeting discussed the its operational process. cussed various topics with the ing successful international ex- paredness to enhance the am- appreciation to the Supreme steps and procedures of the pro- The delegation hailed the project’s team and hailed the periences and expertise. bulance services. Council for Health and its ject to ensure readiness for fast directives and follow up of the efficiency of the centre. The Chief welcomed the He hailed the support of Inte- Chairman, Lt-General Dr Shai- response in dealing with cases Interior Minister of the phases He revealed that the dele- guests, highlighting that the rior Minister through providing kh Mohammed bin Abdullah and transferring patients within of the project, hailing the lev- gation’s technical assistance National Ambulance Project the necessary equipment and Al Khalifa for his support and the highest safety standards. el of readiness by the team in would be through evaluating launched on June 15 is a pioneer tools, along with training the follow up, along with the King During the visit, the French term of competency and equip- medical emergency services and one that reflects the dedication workforce, revealing various Hamad University Hospital for delegation inspected the am- ment. the management process to en- to provide services to citizens. plans to enhance the provided cooperation and training of par- bulances of the project and the Head of the delegation high- sure the safety of patients. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 05

School chairman assures more Frauds print fake visas, student safety measures TDT | Manama

afety measures at Indian SSchool Bahrain (ISB) will be further strengthened af- cheat expat jobseekers ter an alleged negligence by a teacher led to a boy being left behind in a school bus. Fake visas issued under Bahrain firm’s name; probe urged The teacher will “face strong action” after her neg- ised for him. Subsequently, all other ligence led to a boy being The copy of the visa friends also contacted the person and left behind in a school bus, • were promised jobs in the Kingdom. the school’s chairman said. obtained by Tribune had many “The agent demanded Rs 60,000 The boy was among the wrong information entered (BD325) per visa and four of them students, who were being by the so-called agent. 325 obliged, giving him the money he asked transported in a minibus Bahraini dinars were for. My brother and one of his friends are to the ISB’s Isa Town cam- The group only realised allegedly charged yet to pay, but have handed over their pus, but he was left behind • for each visa by the passports.” when everyone else got off the scam when one of the fraudsters. The group only realised the scam when the bus. victims contacted a manager one of the victims contacted a manager of of Bahrain company. one of the companies, under whose name the visa was issued. the so-called agent. “I was contacted by a person who said TDT | Manama The victims said that they his brother had received a visa to join my Mohammed Zafran gave the money to the agent company. I was surprised because our as he was known to deal with company did not have any recruitment ix friends fear that they may have visa related matters. from India in recent times,” the manager lost their savings and passports after A brother of one of the vic- told Tribune. Sa fraudulent recruitment agent in tims said that it was an ac - “The victims then sent me the visa, India allegedly bamboozled the group. quaintance of his brother’s which they received. The visa is ob - The victims, all Indian nationals, who friend who did the cheating. viously fake and photo-shopped. One What happened thought they would be travelling togeth- “My brother has been look- of the obvious mistakes made by the was very er to the Kingdom after being placed in ing for an overseas job for quite agent is that they have printed a phone unfortunate. We jobs are now in a fix after realising they a while. His friend informed number in the name of CPR number,” the were scammed. him that he knows someone manager said. will make sure The group has been allegedly cheated who is able to recruit people to The manager urged the authorities to that this kind of by a fake recruitment agent in India. companies in the Gulf. carry out a probe into the scam, which incidents are not The copy of the visa obtained by Trib- “My brother contacted this could adversely affect the future of repeated. une had wrong information entered by The fake visa issued by the fraud agent. person and a job was prom- many expatriate jobseekers. MR NATARAJAN

ISB Chairman Prince Natarajan assured that the school administration will be taking adequate meas- BTEA in efforts to increase tourist numbers from UK ures to ensure such inci - dents are not repeated. TDT | Manama “What happened was Mohammed Zafran very unfortunate. We will make sure that this kind of he Bahrain Tourism and incidents are not repeated.” Exhibitions Authority “We have zero tolerance T(BTEA) is carrying out a in this matter, this should campaign across the UK in efforts not have happened. The to attract more British tourists to school has a robust system the Kingdom. but this was an unfortunate The authority made a promo- lapse that cannot be toler- tional tour in the last few days ated.” with an aim to strengthen rela- BTEA officials with UK tour agents and officials. “After our investigation tions with travel and tourism into the matter, we will agencies in the UK. vided us an opportunity to pro- Bahraini waters as part of the The structures will provide a know the person who is re- It also aimed to bring aware- mote the Kingdom’s new tourism launch of the world’s largest un- safe haven for coral reef growth sponsible for this error. It ness about Bahrain and what the projects.” derwater theme park. and a habitat for marine life. is not acceptable and the Kingdom has to offer for travel “We are working towards in- We are working towards The theme park is expected to The project is implemented in staff in question will face a enthusiasts. creasing the number of visitors to increasing the number of be a massive boost for tourism to accordance to strict environmen- strong action,” he said. Yousef Al Khan, Director of Bahrain from the UK and are ded- the Kingdom. tal standards and international “Now we are taking fur- Marketing and Tourism Promo- icated to establish Bahrain as a visitors to Bahrain from Covering an area of over best industry practices in the field ther measures to strength- tion, said, “The tour aimed to prime tourist hotspot.” the UK and are dedicated 100,000 sqm, the exceptional of environmental sustainability; en the checking of students strengthen relations with some Bahrain has been in a push to to establish Bahrain as a dive experience includes several with an overall aim to revive the when it comes to transpor- of the top travel agencies in the promote tourism to the country in prime tourist hotspot. structures in addition to a sub- Kingdom’s marine ecosystem and tation. We will make sure UK and to promote Bahrain as a recent years. Earlier this month, MR AL KHAN merged Jumbo Jet as its centre- preserve its local marine environ- that no such incidents hap- tourist destination. The tour pro- an aircraft was submerged under piece. ment, the BTEA had earlier said. pen again,” he added.

New water reservoirs inaugurated in Seef TDT | Manama for the production of renewable King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa energy.” and his wise government led by lectricity and Water Au- Shaikh Nawaf stressed the ex- His Royal Highness Prince Khal- thority (EWA) Chief Ex- periment will be expanded to ifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Eecutive Shaikh Nawaf bin cover all such reservoirs in other Prime Minister as as well as the Ibrahim Al Khalifa yesterday in- Bahrain areas as well. Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme augurated water reservoirs at the He said the project is part of Commander and First Deputy Seef Water Distribution Station. a strategic plan of the EWA to Prime Minister, Prince Salman The reservoirs will serve to in- preserve the aesthetic appear- bin Hamad Al Khalifa. crease Bahrain’s water reserves ance of Bahrain and to produce He said the plan includes the by 3.6 per cent, the EWA said in a renewable energy. provision of electricity and water statement issued. He said the new engineering services and to meet the growing “These reservoirs are char- design has contributed to the demand for these services in line acterised by their unique engi- provision of required storage with the development of urban, neering designs with aesthetic of water in a harmonious fash- Shaikh Nawaf with other EWA officials after inaugurating the water reservoirs. industrial and commercial are- facades that make them blend ion with neighbouring facilities as while maintaining Bahrain’s into their surroundings. and set up a renewable energy lon earth reservoir as well as a Shaikh Nawaf said that the the water transport networks aesthetic character to provide “Also, the outside walls of the facility. one million gallon overhead res- project comes within the frame- in Bahrain in light of the guid- better services for citizens and reservoirs and its facade have Seef Water Distribution Sta- ervoir for the Seef Water Park work of the master plan set by ance and interests of the wise residents as well as to attract been used to install solar panels tion includes a five million-gal- project. the EWA to develop and expand leadership led by His Majesty foreign investments. 06 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 world

MH17 investigators name three Russian suspects, one Ukrainian Promised $9 million online, US teen killed ‘best friend’: police Fred Westerbeke

Nieuwegein, Netherlands Schilmiller allegedly promised• Brehmer nternational investiga- $9 million or more Itors said Wednesday they to send him videos were issuing arrest warrants or photographs for three Russians and one Ukrainian suspect over the of the attack. downing of flight MH17 in July 2014. Los Angeles, United States The Dutch-led probe said it was going to prose- n American teenager cute Russian nationals Igor has been charged with Girkin, Sergey Dubinskiy Aconspiring to murder her and Oleg Pulatov as well as “best friend” after a man she met Ukrainian Leonid Kharch- online offered her $9 million to enko over the downing of commit the crime. the Malaysia Airlines plane. According to investigators, “Today we will send out Denali Brehmer, an 18-year-old international arrest war- from Alaska, was recruited to rants for the first suspects kill her friend by a man a few that we will prosecute. years her elder, 21-year-old Da- They will also be placed on rin Schilmiller of Indiana. From left, Kayden McIntosh, 16, Denali Brehmer, 18, and Caleb Leyland, 19, have been charged with first-degree murder in Victim: Cynthia Hoffman national and internation- The pair had previously the shooting death of 19-year-old Cynthia Hoffman near the Thunderbird Falls trail last week. (courtesy of ADN) al wanted lists,” Wilbert hooked up online, with Schil- Paulissen, chief constable miller assuming a fake identi- en to Thunderbird Falls by Bre- in relation to the murder. Schil- investigation into Hoffman’s of the Netherlands National ty and posing as a millionaire Local news reports said hmer and Kayden McIntosh, a miller has also been arrested death revealed videos of the teen Police, told a press confer- named “Tyler.” Hoffman’s father has 16-year-old boy, under the guise along with three others accused sexually abusing a 15-year-old ence. Court documents say that described his daughter of going on a riverside hike. of assisting in the planning or girl at Schilmiller’s behest. Dutch prosecutor Fred during the course of their online as having a learning McIntosh allegedly shot execution of the killing. Court documents say Schil- Westerbeke said they were relationship, they discussed a disability and the mind- Hoffman with Brehmer’s gun A grand jury last Friday in- miller admitted to attempting the “four who will be held plan to rape and murder some- set of a 12-year-old and dumped her body in the dicted all six defendants for to blackmail Brehmer after the accountable for bringing one in Alaska. water. first-degree murder, conspir- murder into sexually assaulting the deadly weapon, the BUK Schilmiller allegedly prom- On June 2, authorities say, Authorities say Brehmer com- acy to commit murder in the young girls. Both face up to life Telar, into eastern Ukraine”. ised Brehmer $9 million or more 19-year-old Hoffman was lured municated with Schilmiller first degree, two counts of sec- in prison on the child pornogra- The same investigation to send him videos or photo - to a hiking trail northeast of An- throughout the murder, sending ond-degree murder and other phy charges. team said in May 2018 that graphs of the attack. chorage where she was bound him “Snapchat photographs and charges. They also face up to 99 years the BUK anti-aircraft mis- Brehmer then proceeded to with duct tape and shot once videos of Hoffman tied up and of Schilmiller and Brehmer were in prison on each of the other sile which hit the Boeing recruit four other teens and the in the back of the head before the body afterward.” also indicted Tuesday on federal murder-related charges. 777 had originated from group settled on Cynthia Hoff- being pushed into a river. child pornography and child Schilmiller had previously the 53rd Russian military man -- who considered Brehmer Her body was discovered on ‘Internet a dark place’ exploitation charges. tried to befriend other people brigade based in Russia’s to be her best friend -- as their June 4. Both Brehmer and McIntosh Police said that a search on online through a practice known southwestern city of Kursk. victim. Police say the victim was driv- have been arrested and charged Brehmer’s phone during their as catfishing, authorities said.

Russia, China, block US effort to halt North Korea fuel deliveries Yoga day for ‘Climate Action’ United Nations, United States response to North Korea’s bal- TDT | Manama listic missile and nuclear tests. and well being’. ple, including Chief Minister The United States insists The yoga path of wellness has Raghubar Das, Ministers and ussia and China yester- that “maximum pressure” illions of yoga enthusiasts only been growing in popularity, senior officials of the state. Rday blocked an American from the sanctions must re- Maround the world are set with athletes and non-athletes Apart from India, there’s a initiative that aimed to halt main on North Korea until it to roll out their mats to cele- alike adopting this ancient prac- lot of excitement for Yoga Day fuel deliveries to North Korea, agrees to dismantle its weap- brate the fifth annual Interna- tice across the world. KNOW WHAT around the world. which Washington accuses of ons program. tional Yoga Day on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra In Bahrain, the Indian Em- exceeding its annual ceiling Washington had asked that a This year, the Day will be cel- Modi, who has been instru - bassy with the support of Youth for 2019, diplomatic sources United Nations sanctions com- ebrated by the United Nations mental in making yoga popu- Recognising its and Sports Ministry at Khalifa said. mittee rule that the annual cap with the theme ‘Climate lar in different parts of the universal appeal, on Sports City, Isa Town is organis- Moscow and Beijing said of 500,000 barrels had been Action’. world, appreciated the 11 December 2014, ing a Yogafest21 on Friday from more time was needed to exceeded and order all coun- The Day of Yoga efforts which people are the United Nations 7pm to 9pm. study the US request, which tries to halt fuel deliveries. aims to raise aware- taking for Yoga Day. He proclaimed 21 June In Abu Dhabi, the Yoga Day was backed by 25 UN mem- Countries on the sanctions ness worldwide of had earlier urged citizens event will be held at Umm Al bers including Japan, France committee, including Russia the many benefits of to make yoga an integral as the International Emarat Park at 7 p.m. on Thurs- and Germany, according to the and China, had until Tuesday practising yoga. part of their lives. Day of Yoga on the day. Shaikh Nahayan Mabar- sources. to raise objections to the re- The UN recog- PM Modi suggested recommendation of ak Al Nahayan, the Minister of A week ago, the United quest to cut off fuel shipments nises that yoga June 21 as the Inter- Indian Prime Minister Tolerance of UAE, would be the States, in a report, accused to North Korea. ‘provides a ho- national Day of Yoga Narendra Modi chief guest, said Indian Am - North Korea of breaching the The issue “should be decid- listic approach as it is the longest day bassador to the UAE Navdeep United Nations-imposed ceil- ed... on the basis of solid and to health of the year in the Hemisphere. Singh Suri. ing on fuel imports by carry- credible facts and through Northern The draft was first introduced Similar events will be held ing out dozens of ship-to-ship abundant discussion and by India’s Permanent Repre- in Sharjah and Ajman on transfers. study,” said Chinese foreign sentative Asoke Mukherji in Friday. In Umm Al Quwain and The cap on fuel imports ministry spokesman Lu Kang the UNGA and 177 nations Ras Al Khaimah, the celebra- is among a series of tough at a press briefing in Beijing co-sponsored the tions will be held on Saturday. sanctions adopted by the UN yesterday. resolution. In Saudi Arabia, yoga enthusi- Se- cu- rity Council in In India, the asts of various nationalities laid main event down their mats and relaxed will be held on Saturday as part of the Yoga in Ranchi in Day. Indian consulate in Jeddah Jharkhand on in collaboration with Arab Yoga Friday. Modi Foundation celebrated it at the will perform Yoga auditorium of International In- Representative picture A Yoga enthusiast in Durban, South Africa along with 18,000 peo- dian School of Jeddah. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 07

Kate and William’s police convoy hits UK pensioner London, United Kingdom Trump launches 2020 n 83-year-old woman was Ain a serious condition in a British hospital on Wednesday after being hit by a motorbike in the convoy carrying Prince William and his wife Kate. reelection campaign The royal couple were travelling from their central Lon- Orlando don home to Windsor, west of Representative picture Kamala Harris Elisabeth Warren Aged 69 Aged 54 Senator the capital, on Monday when resident Donald Trump Senator and ex-state attorney general a police outrider collided with a broken pelvis. launched his 2020 reelec- the pensioner. A witness told the paper Ption campaign Tuesday, Bernie Sanders Pete Buttigieg Kensington Palace said they the “bike hit her and she spun whipping up a crowd of at least Aged 77 Aged 37 were “deeply concerned and round, off her feet and fell bad- 20,000 with a nationalist boast Independent Mayor senator of South Bend saddened” and had contact- ly on the floor”. about the US economy being the (Indiana) ed the woman, identified as “The officer (driving) was “envy” of the world and warning Democrats “Irene”. devastated. But he was going that opposition Democrats want 23 candidates “Their Royal Highnesses on the wrong side of the road.” to “destroy” the country. have sent their very best wish- The Independent Office for Promising the packed arena in es to Irene and her family and Police Conduct (IOPC) said it Orlando, Florida an “earthquake will stay in touch throughout was investigating the collision at the ballot box,” Trump said: Joe Biden Aged 77 every stage of her recovery,” “in line with procedure”. “We did it once and we’re going Vice-president Republicans to Barack Obama the palace said. William’s grandfather Prince to do it again -- and this time Donald The couple were reported to Philip, the husband of Queen we’re going to finish the job.” Trump Aged 73 Beto O'Rourke have sent flowers to the wom- Elizabeth II, was involved in a “Our economy is the envy of Timetable Aged 46 an, who is in a serious but sta- car accident in January, injur- the world,” boomed the US lead- Former member ble condition, with The Sun ing two women when he drove er, who is betting that strong job Feb 3, 2020 of Congress tabloid reporting she sustained into their vehicle. growth will help persuade the Start of primaries: (Texas) Iowa caucuses country to give him a second term. March 3 “We are going to keep Amer- Super Tuesday ica great again,” Trump told the South Korea to send 50,000 crowd. “Oh we will keep it so July 13-16 Democratic Party great. Better than ever before. convention 2020 battle tonnes of rice to North “And that is why tonight I Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Seoul, South Korea for the long struggled to feed itself stand before you to officially Aug 24-27 and suffers chronic food short- launch my campaign for a sec- Republican Party White House outh Korea said yesterday ages. ond term as president of the convention Sit will send 50,000 tonnes “The government cannot ig- United States.” Charlotte (N. Carolina) of rice to North Korea via the nore the plight among North Striking a darker note, Trump Nov 3 World Food Programme to Korean people,” said Seoul’s repeatedly encouraged the Presidential election help the country cope with a unification ministry, which crowd to boo journalists cov- severe food shortage. handles inter-Korean rela- ering the event, calling them The isolated, impoverished tions. It will be the first time “fake news.” North -- which is under sev- the South has provided food The Republican then turned eral sets of sanctions over its aid to the North since 2010, on the Democrats, accusing With around 500 days to go to But in 2016, it only took victories Among the Democratic the election, nationwide opinion in a handful of crucial states candidates, Joe Biden nuclear weapon and ballistic when it sent 5,000 tonnes of them of seeking to “rip your polls point to a Trump defeat to hand him the White House is streets ahead of his rivals missile programmes -- has rice across the border. country apart.” “Our radical Democrat op- Source: AFP Photos ponents are driven by hatred, prejudice and rage. They want opponents of wide-ranging cor- would not miss this for any - for what he says is currency ma- to destroy you and they want to ruption -- told the crowd that thing,” one fan, David Meloney, nipulation making it “unfairly Esper new Pentagon chief destroy our country as we know together they had formed “a told AFP. easier” for the US ally when it it,” he said to roars of boos. “Not great political movement” that Florida will be one of the key comes to trade. acceptable. It’s not going to hap- had “stared down a broken and swing states in 2020 if Trump Another of his biggest focuses pen.” corrupt political establishment.” is to defeat the nominee chosen was illegal immigration. Even if dismal early poll num- from a field of 23 Democratic This is a theme he has ham- bers show he faces a difficult Key state for victory hopefuls. mered repeatedly during his race, Trump goes into the ree- And ahead of the rally, he presidency and he is ramping lection fight buoyed by soaring Supporters lined Orlando’s pushed several of the core is- this up further with an an - GDP, low unemployment, and downtown sidewalks all day, sues in his populist, nationalist nouncement Tuesday on Twit- confidence in the fierce loyalty waiting in tents and chairs over- platform. ter that he wants the depor - of his right-wing base. night to be the first in the door. In a tweet early Tuesday, he tation of “millions of illegal Trump -- himself accused by “This is a historic event, we attacked the European Union aliens.”

Chinese worker killed in B’desh construction site clash

Mark Esper, chosen by Donald Trump as new acting Pentagon chief, is close said similar clashes occurred a to top US diplomat Mike Pompeo, with whom he studied at the prestigious Police said the year ago. West Point military academy • Police said more than 6,000 violence was triggered people -- including some 2,000 Washington in the same year, 1986. by the death of a from China -- work at the power And Esper is familiar with Bangladeshi worker plant site. ecretary of the Army Mark the US Congress, having ad- Regional administrator Ram SEsper, who was chosen by vised several senators, includ- The presence Chandra Das told AFP that au- President Donald Trump to be ing Chuck Hagel, who later • thorities have ordered a probe the new acting Pentagon chief, became secretary of defense. of large numbers into the incident. is a former military man who Esper had been a senior of Chinese workers “The situation is now calm,” moved to the defense industry. executive of the Raytheon has caused some he said, adding no arrests had “I know Mark, and have no defense firm for seven years tensions with locals been made. doubt he will do a fantastic when he was tapped by Trump In April 2016, four people job!” Trump wrote in a tweet to be the secretary of the army were killed after police opened announcing his appointment. in 2017. Dhaka Representative picture fire on villagers protesting Unlike his predecessor in Since then, the reserved against the construction of two the post, who had no military man, who is married with undreds of Chinese and At one point, hundreds of China is a close ally of Bang- China-backed power plants in experience, 55-year-old Esper three grown children, has been HBangladeshi labourers Bangladeshi and Chinese work- ladesh, and Chinese state-run southeastern Bangladesh. who served in the 1991 Gulf tirelessly combing American clashed at the site of power ers were fighting at the site and private firms have invest- In October that year Chinese War. He was part of the famous universities to recruit young plant being built south of Dhaka, -- about 200 kilometres (125 ed billions of dollars in the President Xi Jinping made a his- 101st Airborne Division of the people for increasingly tech- police said yesterday, leaving a miles) south of the capital -- and South Asian country’s infra- toric visit to Bangladesh and the US Army, which was recently nological Army jobs. He has Chinese worker dead and more more than a dozen were injured, structure projects -- mostly in two countries signed $20 billion honored at the commemora- also been in charge of equip- than a dozen others injured. including six Chinese who were power, energy and transport worth of loan agreements. tion of the 75th anniversary ping and training the US Army. Police said the violence was taken to hospital. sectors. The latest clashes come just of the D-Day landings at Nor- Esper’s name had been cir- triggered by the death of a Bang- “One of the Chinese workers The presence of large num- weeks before Bangladesh Prime mandy. He is also close to top culating as a potential replace- ladeshi worker at the site of a later died in the hospital. He bers of Chinese workers in Minister Sheikh Hasina is to US diplomat Mike Pompeo, ment to former Marine general China-funded 1,320-megawatt had injuries to his head,” local Bangladesh, as in other coun- visit Beijing. with whom he studied at the Jim Mattis after his resigna- plant, prompting locals to ac- police chief Monirul Islam told tries where Beijing is investing China’s investments in Bang- prestigious West Point military tion as secretary of defense in cuse the Chinese of trying to AFP, adding it took over 1,000 heavily, has caused some ten- ladesh are part of Xi’s signature academy. Both men graduated December. cover up the incident. policemen to restore calm. sions with locals, and officials Belt and Road Initiative. A SMALL BODY OF DETER- MINED SPIRITS FIRED BY AN QUOTE UNQUENCHABLE FAITH IN OF THE THEIR MISSION CAN ALTER DAY THE COURSE OF HISTORY. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 MAHATMA GANDHI

Bangladesh’s journey of hope under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina The country’s vibrant leadership is leaving no stone unturned to achieve goals of economic development and social progress

radical Islam. Members of her family became filthily wealthy through corruption, while her own younger brother Maj (Re- tired) Sayeed Iskander estab - lished a business company with SALAH UDDIN SHOAIB CHOUDHURY Khaleda’s sons and made tonnes of money not only through cor- xactly eleven years back, ruption but also by taking hun- in the eyes of the inter - dreds of millions of Taka from Enational community, the banks. During those two ten- Bangladesh was seen as a poor, ures of BNP, Sayeed Iskander corruption-plagued struggling and Tarique Rahman emerged as nation. Ruling elites were busy the mightiest figures in Bangla- in rampant loot of public wealth desh. They were making money while former Prime Minister by receiving bribes and kick - Khaleda Zia’s son was behav - backs from each of the purchase ing like a mafia king, who had contracts, while they did not formed a band of culprits and hesitate in taking part in some criminals not only to help him in extremely nasty business – such robbing off hundreds of millions as dealing in drugs and money of dollars through numerous laundering. forms of crimes and corruption For years, the Bangladesh Na- but also in treating the people tionalist Party was having China of this country as slaves of his as its best friend. But, soon after desire. Thanks to the popular it came to power for the sec - masses of the country for giving ond term in 2001, BNP tried to a landslide victory to Bangladesh back-stab China by letting Tai- Awami League under the leader- wan open its economic office in ship of Shaikh Hasina during the Bangladesh, which clearly went an area known as Cox’s Bazaar. was sent to prison on February As Prime Minister Sheikh the country from becoming a 2008-general election. Should against Beijing. Furthermore, Justifying naming of the bridge, 18, 2018, directly from the trial Hasina remains committed rogue nation. After ten years, it not happen, pro-Islamist and Khaleda Zia had no problem Salauddin Ahmed, state minister court, her son Tarique Rahman Bangladesh now has emerged anti-Semitic Bangladesh Nation- in letting the Islamist forces for communication told French remains as an absconder. It was in the BRI initiatives, it is into one of the fastest growing alist Party (BNP) and its political hold rallies and processions in news agency AFP, “I named the learnt from media reports that the responsibility of China economies in the world. Mas- darling Jamaat e Islami Bangla- various cities and towns in the bridge Hizbollah because of our Tarique Rahman, his wife and to help Bangladesh in sive infrastructural develop - desh (JIB) would already have country – chant anti-America love for the Lebanese resistance daughter had sought political smoothly implementing the ment works have been continu- turned this country into another and anti-Israel slogan and most group.” asylum in the United Kingdom infrastructural projects. ing, while by 2030, Bangladesh Afghanistan – if not even worst! disturbingly – burn American “Hizbollah is the only group and surrendered their Bangla- economy is all set to emerge as Founder of BNP, Maj Gen and Israeli flags in broad-day- which is fighting Israel and the deshi passport. Sitting in Lon- the strongest economy in South Ziaur Rahman was a notorious- light. Law enforcing agencies bridge is named after the group don, Tarique has been plotting Asia. Sheikh Hasina has also ly radical Muslim with extreme did not interrupt such notoriety as a mark of honour,” he added. and coordinating terrorist ac- ensured the rule of law and by anti-Semitic mindset. Few of of those Islamists as they too The United States has iden - tivities in Bangladesh. He played showing zero tolerance towards his top allies were Saddam Hus- knew, the hearts of the ruling tified Hizbollah as a terrorist key-role behind series of arson militancy and terrorism. sain and Muammar Al Gaddafi. elites were filled with anti- US group, meaning, BNP has a track attacks, the murder of innocent Although she is yet to attain From the list of his allies, it can and anti-Semitic poison. record of not only of appeasing people, rape of Hindus and Bud- success in combating corruption be easily understood, Zia was At the request of Yaseer Ara- terrorists and militants but also dhists, vandalising of public and the culture of nepotism. an anti-West and fully Islamist fat, BNP’s founding father Maj of encouraging such notoriety. and private properties during Bangladesh Prime Minister individual, who was having the Gen Zia had sent hundreds of After postponement and ob- January-April, 2014. During the ties nor had ever warned him of Sheikh Hasina is one of the most dream of turning Bangladesh Bangladeshis to ‘Palestine’ to struction of trials into a number subsequent years, Tarique had consequences of using British prominent partners in Chinese into an Islamic republic. take part in the war against the of corruption cases, in 2018, a hands behinds several terror- soil for terror-plotting. President Xi Jinping’s signa - Following the death of Zia, Jewish State – kill Jews and court in Dhaka sentenced Khale- ist activities, including plots of Ever since Sheikh Hasina be- ture Belt and Road Initiative his wife Khaleda Zia came to Christians. da Zia and her son with rigorous assassinating Prime Minister came Prime Minister in 2009, (BRI) programme. While sev - power twice – in 1991 and 2001 – In 2003, the then BNP govern- imprisonment in just one cor- Sheikh Hasina and abducting she had dedicated rescuing eral countries that have earlier and during each of her tenures, ment named a bridge after the ruption case, while several cases her only son, Sajeeb Wajed Joy. Bangladesh’s economy from agreed to Belt and Road Initi - she had shown Bangladesh the notorious jihadist group Hiz - already are under trial. Her son, Despite such extreme notori- mere bankruptcy. She also had ative projects had suspended, ugliest example of state-pat - bollah. The bridge is located in Tarique Rahman faces convic- ety of Tarique Rahman, British focused on combating radical scaled back or terminated it, ronised corruption, nepotism the southern part of Bangladesh, tion in a number of criminal authorities neither had initiated Islam and militancy, which was Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and of course appeasing of spanning the Batakhali River in cases as well. Although Khaleda any investigation into his activi- extremely essential for saving remains firm on her commit -

Building connections through cultural exchange

professional relationships be- preciation. The success of these tween the American and Bahraini programs can often be attrib - people. One way that we work uted to the keen support of the to expand such relationships is Bahrain Authority for Culture through cultural exchange pro- and Antiquities (BACA), whose grams. Cultural exchange fosters partnership we very much ap - JUSTIN SIBERELL mutual understanding and shows preciate. the very best of what each society In fact, from June 26-28 an- he ties between the Unit- has to offer. other very exciting cultural out- ed States and Bahrain The US Embassy in Manama ar- reach program will begin. The Tare strong and deep. Our ranges dozens of exchanges each “Step Afrika” dance group will shared commitment to regional year, bringing artists, speakers, arrive from the US to participate security and economic prosperity and performance groups to Bah- in BACA’s Summer Festival. This has been a lynchpin for the devel- rain to highlight unique aspects talented group blends the per- opment of our two societies. In of American culture – beyond cussive dance styles historically 2018, our bilateral trade in goods what Hollywood screens project embraced by African-American exceeded $3 billion dollars, a new and entertainment magazines social clubs in the US with tra- record and a tangible representa- highlight. Over the long arc of ditional African dancing, while tion of the benefits of our partner- the US-Bahrain relationship, cul- at the same time incorporating ship. Yet, the most meaningful tural and educational exchange music, storytelling, and audi - link between us is the friendship programs have created common ence participation. It makes for we enjoy through personal and understanding and a mutual ap- a uniquely American experience

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Let’s explore latest Bangladesh’s journey of hope under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina technologies to attain SDGs TOP

The country’s vibrant leadership is leaving no stone unturned to achieve goals of economic development and social progress payments to traffic in people and TWEETS4 illegal drugs. While innovation continues to open up new fields of employment, many workers radical Islam. Members of her for road and rail transportation, As Prime Minister Sheikh fear their jobs will fall victim to family became filthily wealthy called the ‘Silk Road Economic Hasina remains committed in 01 automation, underscoring the through corruption, while her Belt’, whereas ‘road; refers to the BRI initiatives, it is the re - ANTÓNIO GUTERRES need for large-scale re-train- own younger brother Maj (Re- the sea routes or the 21st Cen - sponsibility of China not only ing, expanded social protection tired) Sayeed Iskander estab - tury Maritime Silk Road. to help the Bangladeshi coun - ew technologies offer schemes and education from the lished a business company with To support the BRI, Beijing terpart in smoothly implement- monumental opportu- earliest grades that emphasises SALAH UDDIN SHOAIB CHOUDHURY Khaleda’s sons and made tonnes has injected massive amounts ing the infrastructural projects Nnities to turbocharge the lifelong learning. of money not only through cor- of capital into Chinese public but also encourage Chinese in- work of the United Nations for We can and must do more to xactly eleven years back, ruption but also by taking hun- financial institutions, such as vestors and entrepreneurs in y grandpa’s entire peace, sustainable development ensure that digital technologies in the eyes of the inter - dreds of millions of Taka from the Chinese Development Bank giving priority to Bangladesh Mfamily was mur- and human rights. Scientific pro- are a force for good. That is why I Enational community, the banks. During those two ten- (CDB) and the Export-Import while either relocating their in- dered in the Holocaust. I’m gress is helping to cure deadly established a High-level Panel on Bangladesh was seen as a poor, ures of BNP, Sayeed Iskander Bank of China ( EXIM). These dustrial projects from China or 100% comfortable with @ diseases, feed growing popula- Digital Cooperation, which has corruption-plagued struggling and Tarique Rahman emerged as banks enjoy very low borrowing making investments in newer AOC and anyone else refer- tions, drive economic growth and just issued its report (https://dig- nation. Ruling elites were busy the mightiest figures in Bangla- costs as their bonds are treated projects. Chinese readymade ring to the current situation connect businesses, communi- italcooperation.org/wp-content/ in rampant loot of public wealth desh. They were making money like Chinese government debt garment manufacturers already as concentration camps. ties, families and friends across uploads/2019/06/DigitalCoop- while former Prime Minister by receiving bribes and kick - with very low interest rates and have found Bangladesh as the The Holocaust didn’t come the world like never before. Rap- eration-report-for-web.pdf ). Khaleda Zia’s son was behav - backs from each of the purchase they have access to lending from most suitable country for re - out of nowhere—it was a idly developing fields such as ar- Led by Melinda Gates of the ing like a mafia king, who had contracts, while they did not the People’s Bank of China’s location or newer investment, slow build, like now. People tificial intelligence, blockchain Gates Foundation and Jack Ma formed a band of culprits and hesitate in taking part in some (PBOC), allowing them to lend which is helping Bangladesh’s who understand history and biotechnology hold great of Alibaba, the panel brought criminals not only to help him in extremely nasty business – such cheaply to Chinese companies export of textile products in - know this. potential to improve well-being together diverse experts who robbing off hundreds of millions as dealing in drugs and money working on BRI projects. crease significantly. Similarly, @MarisaKabas and generate innovative solutions consulted globally, debated vig- of dollars through numerous laundering. This easy financing enables China should consider invest- for global challenges. orously and examined a wide forms of crimes and corruption For years, the Bangladesh Na- China’s state-owned enterprises ment in hi-tech industries in 02 The pace of change is remark- spectrum of challenges, and put but also in treating the people tionalist Party was having China (SOEs) to offer highly compet- Bangladesh. There should also able. New technologies are leap- forward detailed recommenda- of this country as slaves of his as its best friend. But, soon after itive bids for projects against be scope for the Bangladeshi ex- ing from the lab to global use at tions for eliciting the best of new desire. Thanks to the popular it came to power for the sec - foreign companies that might porters and importers in much an unprecedented pace. More technologies. masses of the country for giving ond term in 2001, BNP tried to be more financially constrained. smoothly transacting business than 90 per cent of all the data The panel has recommended a landslide victory to Bangladesh back-stab China by letting Tai- For instance, in 2015 Japanese deals. Bangladesh definitely ex- that exists today was produced in ways to close the digital divide, Awami League under the leader- wan open its economic office in construction companies lost out pects wholehearted cooperation the last two years. increase cooper- ship of Shaikh Hasina during the Bangladesh, which clearly went an area known as Cox’s Bazaar. was sent to prison on February As Prime Minister Sheikh the country from becoming a ment being a part in BRI, de- to their Chinese counterparts in and support from the Chinese As a tech leader ation, and better 2008-general election. Should against Beijing. Furthermore, Justifying naming of the bridge, 18, 2018, directly from the trial rogue nation. After ten years, spite repeated oppositions from a bid to build a high-speed rail leadership, especially President anskrit is not just a hu- said to me recent- I welcome the govern digital it not happen, pro-Islamist and court, her son Tarique Rahman Hasina remains committed Xi Jinping. ly, even though technology devel- Khaleda Zia had no problem Salauddin Ahmed, state minister in the BRI initiatives, it is Bangladesh now has emerged a number of nations, including project in Indonesia. Sman language but emu- High-Level Panel’s anti-Semitic Bangladesh Nation- in letting the Islamist forces for communication told French remains as an absconder. It was into one of the fastest growing India. In this case, Sheikh Hasi- That means Bangladesh will After Chinese President Xi lates the mantric sounds of the field already recognition of the opment through alist Party (BNP) and its political hold rallies and processions in news agency AFP, “I named the learnt from media reports that the responsibility of China economies in the world. Mas- na’s message to those opponent be able to undertake massive Jinping, Prime Minister Sheikh the cosmic mind that gov- advances at light- open, agile, and darling Jamaat e Islami Bangla- various cities and towns in the bridge Hizbollah because of our Tarique Rahman, his wife and to help Bangladesh in sive infrastructural develop - countries is loud and clear – she infrastructural development Hasina has already emerged as ern all natural processes in ning speed, future United Nations multi-stakeholder desh (JIB) would already have country – chant anti-America love for the Lebanese resistance daughter had sought political smoothly implementing the ment works have been continu- will do anything which is bene- project by availing the special the important politician and the universe. Sanskrit is the developments as a uniquely models. Classical turned this country into another and anti-Israel slogan and most group.” asylum in the United Kingdom infrastructural projects. ing, while by 2030, Bangladesh ficial for Bangladesh. benefit of getting a much softer statesman. Moreover, she also language of Veda and Yoga will never again legitimate forms of govern- Afghanistan – if not even worst! disturbingly – burn American “Hizbollah is the only group and surrendered their Bangla- economy is all set to emerge as Announced in 2013, the Belt loan in comparing to the World is gradually becoming a promi- and facilitates the unfold- be as slow as they and dynamic ance do not ap- Founder of BNP, Maj Gen and Israeli flags in broad-day- which is fighting Israel and the deshi passport. Sitting in Lon- the strongest economy in South and Road Initiative (also known Bank, Asian Development Bank nent voice in the Muslim world. ment of higher awareness. are today. ply. Technology Ziaur Rahman was a notorious- light. Law enforcing agencies bridge is named after the group don, Tarique has been plotting Asia. Sheikh Hasina has also as One Belt One Road or OBOR, etc. Diplomatic analysts say, Sheikh @davidfrawleyved We must make platform where moves so fast that ly radical Muslim with extreme did not interrupt such notoriety as a mark of honour,” he added. and coordinating terrorist ac- ensured the rule of law and by aims to strengthen participating Critics and opponents of BRI Hasina now needs to reshuf - full use of these Governments, civil by the time deci- anti-Semitic mindset. Few of of those Islamists as they too The United States has iden - tivities in Bangladesh. He played showing zero tolerance towards country’s connectivity with the say dependence of Chinese fle the decade-old policy of 03 life-saving and society, academia, sion makers gath- his top allies were Saddam Hus- knew, the hearts of the ruling tified Hizbollah as a terrorist key-role behind series of arson militancy and terrorism. world. Once implemented, this funding for implementing mas- Bangladesh and open the win- life-enhancing the scientific er to prepare, dis- sain and Muammar Al Gaddafi. elites were filled with anti- US group, meaning, BNP has a track attacks, the murder of innocent Although she is yet to attain project will help Bangladeshi sive infrastructural projects dow of economic, agricultur- capacities. As the cuss, approve, rat- From the list of his allies, it can and anti-Semitic poison. record of not only of appeasing people, rape of Hindus and Bud- success in combating corruption exporters and importers in find- might help Beijing in signifi - al, technological and defence world strives to community and ify and implement be easily understood, Zia was At the request of Yaseer Ara- terrorists and militants but also dhists, vandalising of public and the culture of nepotism. ing a much convenient way of cantly gaining political and oth- co-operation with the Western achieve the Sus- the tech industry a convention or an anti-West and fully Islamist fat, BNP’s founding father Maj of encouraging such notoriety. and private properties during Bangladesh Prime Minister reaching the target countries er gains. Others say it would world. It is also high-time for tainable Develop- itself can come new agreement, individual, who was having the Gen Zia had sent hundreds of After postponement and ob- January-April, 2014. During the ties nor had ever warned him of Sheikh Hasina is one of the most in Asia, Europe, and Africa and actually place China into a much the Bangladeshi Prime Minister ment Goals -- the together to the landscape has dream of turning Bangladesh Bangladeshis to ‘Palestine’ to struction of trials into a number subsequent years, Tarique had consequences of using British prominent partners in Chinese beyond. stronger position. to further strengthen relations internationally discuss the way changed entirely. into an Islamic republic. take part in the war against the of corruption cases, in 2018, a hands behinds several terror- soil for terror-plotting. President Xi Jinping’s signa - The BRI is a global develop - But, Prime Minister Sheikh with President Donald Trump hen we look at agreed blueprint Analogue poli- Following the death of Zia, Jewish State – kill Jews and court in Dhaka sentenced Khale- ist activities, including plots of Ever since Sheikh Hasina be- ture Belt and Road Initiative ment strategy adopted by the Hasina is not willing to buy such as well as the European nations. WAuschwitz we see for building a forward. cymaking won’t his wife Khaleda Zia came to Christians. da Zia and her son with rigorous assassinating Prime Minister came Prime Minister in 2009, (BRI) programme. While sev - Chinese government involving arguments for just one particu- This will place Prime Minister the end of the process. It’s better world for work in a digital power twice – in 1991 and 2001 – In 2003, the then BNP govern- imprisonment in just one cor- Sheikh Hasina and abducting she had dedicated rescuing eral countries that have earlier infrastructure development and lar reason – to her, Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina’s image into a important to remember all -- digital tech- world. and during each of her tenures, ment named a bridge after the ruption case, while several cases her only son, Sajeeb Wajed Joy. Bangladesh’s economy from agreed to Belt and Road Initi - investments in 152 countries and is the priority and for the best newer height. that the Holocaust actu- nologies can be es- I welcome the she had shown Bangladesh the notorious jihadist group Hiz - already are under trial. Her son, Despite such extreme notori- mere bankruptcy. She also had ative projects had suspended, international organisations in interest of her country, Sheikh ally did not start from gas pecially helpful in High-Level Panel’s ugliest example of state-pat - bollah. The bridge is located in Tarique Rahman faces convic- ety of Tarique Rahman, British focused on combating radical scaled back or terminated it, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle Hasina will always do the right (Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury is the chambers. This hatred those areas where recognition of the editor of Blitz. Follow him on Twitter ronised corruption, nepotism the southern part of Bangladesh, tion in a number of criminal authorities neither had initiated Islam and militancy, which was Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina East, and the Americas. ‘Belt’ thing defying all criticism or gradually developed from the world is most United Nations as a @Salah_Shoaib) and of course appeasing of spanning the Batakhali River in cases as well. Although Khaleda any investigation into his activi- extremely essential for saving remains firm on her commit - refers to the overland routes opposition. words, stereotypes & prej- lagging behind. uniquely legitimate udice through legal exclu- We must pursue and dynamic plat- sion, dehumanisation & inclusive approaches that bring form where Governments, civil escalating violence. together all stakeholders. And society, academia, the scientific @AuschwitzMuseum we must take serious steps to community and the tech indus- promote the meaningful partic- try itself can come together to 04 ipation of women and to train discuss the way forward. Beyond Building connections through cultural exchange young girls in science, technolo- the UN’s convening power, our gy, engineering and math. standard-setting, capacity-build- While many of us struggle to ing and data-gathering efforts are recall how we lived without the also well-placed to contribute. professional relationships be- preciation. The success of these that we are excited to share with Cultural exchanges expose important aspects of Bahrain’s Internet, a gaping digital divide I will devise a roadmap for the tween the American and Bahraini programs can often be attrib - our Bahraini friends. participants and spectators rich and dynamic culture. remains. For more than half the UN role going forward, and host people. One way that we work uted to the keen support of the In July, we will welcome the Cultural exchanges expose world’s population, access is ex- any discussions that stakeholders to expand such relationships is Bahrain Authority for Culture Missoula Children’s Theatre to the more human participants and spectators to the f Boris Johnson does pensive, slow or simply nonexist- would find useful. through cultural exchange pro- and Antiquities (BACA), whose back to Bahrain to participate in side of diplomacy and more human side of diplomacy Imake it to 10 Downing ent. This divide is exacerbating in- That conversation cannot grams. Cultural exchange fosters partnership we very much ap - the BACA Summer Festival for the international relations. and international relations. Fun- Street, he will become the equalities in other key areas such wait. The age of digital inter- JUSTIN SIBERELL mutual understanding and shows preciate. third time. The theatre group will damentally, however, the success first UK Prime Minister as education, health and wealth. dependence deepens with each the very best of what each society In fact, from June 26-28 an- be bringing the classic story Ra- of relationships and partnerships of part-Turkish descent. Digital opportunities must reach livestream, on-line transaction he ties between the Unit- has to offer. other very exciting cultural out- punzel to Bahrain, which should depend on the people who enter Lord Liverpool from the all, for the benefit of all. and path-breaking platform. As ed States and Bahrain The US Embassy in Manama ar- reach program will begin. The delight audiences young and old. into them. In the case of the US– 19th century remains the We must also recognise the with other quintessential global Tare strong and deep. Our ranges dozens of exchanges each “Step Afrika” dance group will With substantial support from Bahrain relationship, both peo- only UK PM of part-Indian threats posed by new technolo- phenomena – trade, commu- shared commitment to regional year, bringing artists, speakers, arrive from the US to participate BACA, children in Bahrain will ples embrace these opportunities descent. Fascinating how gies. Weapons systems that can nications, climate change and security and economic prosperity and performance groups to Bah- in BACA’s Summer Festival. This have an opportunity to shine on to learn about each other and long multiculturalism and identify and kill on their own human mobility – international has been a lynchpin for the devel- rain to highlight unique aspects talented group blends the per- stage in this classic fairy tale that thereby strengthen yet further multiethnicity have been are closer to becoming a reali- cooperation can be the difference opment of our two societies. In of American culture – beyond cussive dance styles historically children around the world know our long-standing friendship. We around. ty – a morally repugnant devel- between progress and chaos. We 2018, our bilateral trade in goods what Hollywood screens project embraced by African-American and love. look forward to building on this @MalikAshok opment. Social media is being need to move now to build trust, exceeded $3 billion dollars, a new and entertainment magazines social clubs in the US with tra- At the same time, Americans history through exploring op- used to spread hatred and lies. stay ahead of emerging issues and record and a tangible representa- highlight. Over the long arc of ditional African dancing, while are eager to learn more about portunities for cultural exchange Disclaimer: (Views expressed Technology is being exploited by shape a peaceful, prosperous and tion of the benefits of our partner- the US-Bahrain relationship, cul- at the same time incorporating Bahraini culture. Indeed, our ferings aimed at the American throughout the year. by columnists are personal and terrorists, and organised criminal positive digital future for all. ship. Yet, the most meaningful tural and educational exchange music, storytelling, and audi - colleagues at Bahrain’s Embassy public. During Ramadan, the need not necessarily reflect our networks lurk on the dark web, link between us is the friendship programs have created common ence participation. It makes for in Washington, DC maintain an Embassy hosted the INTRAfaith (Justin Siberell is the US Ambassador editorial stances) profiting from encryption and (António Guterres is the Secretary- to the Kingdom of Bahrain.) General of the United Nations.) we enjoy through personal and understanding and a mutual ap- a uniquely American experience active calendar of cultural of- Iftar, introducing Americans to near-anonymous cryptocurrency

Batelco Gold Sponsor of 100 years of Formal Manama Dialogue in November Education Forum Top IISS official discusses the relevance of strategic studies at BBBF meeting

Batelco General Manager of Corporate Communications and CSR, Shaikh Bader Bin Rashid Al Khalifa, being presented with an award in recognition of Batelco’s sponsorship by Dr Majid Al Nuaimi, the Minister of Education

Attending the event on be- TDT | Manama half of Batelco was General Manager of Corporate Com- management team from munications and CSR, Shaikh ABatelco has attend - Bader Al Khalifa, who was ed the “100 Years of Formal presented with an award in Education Forum”, organ- recognition of Batelco’s spon- Keynote speaker Sir Tom Beckett KCB CBE (3rd from left) with BBBF Chairman Khalid Al Zayani OBE (4th from left), British Ambassador Simon Martin CMG (5th ised by the Ministry of Ed - sorship by Dr, Majid Al Nuami, from left) and BBBF Deputy Chair Paula Boast (6th from left) with BBBF Executive Committee members ucation in cooperation with Minister of Education the United Nations Chil - Commenting on the oc - TDT | Manama cussed the relevance of strategic Singapore office covers the In- gested, cluttered and contested dren’s Fund (UNICEF) in the casion, Shaikh Bader said, studies for governments and do-Pacific and Manama office world,” said Tom. Company’s capacity as Gold “Batelco will continue to em- businesses and how IISS data covers the Middle East. The event was held in the Sponsor. brace its role as a national en- he next Manama Dia- and analysis has benefited busi- “In a world where everyone presence of the Chairman of the The two-day event took tity and support the Kingdom logue will be held in nesses across the globe. Now and everything is connected, BBBF, Khalid Al Zayani, Simon place from June 11 - 12 was of Bahrain through its youth TKingdom from 22 to 24 in its 61st year, the IISS is an IISS research can help shine a Martin, the British Ambassador held at Art Rotana, Amwaj. and education programmes.” November this year, said a top international research institute light into the fog of strategic to Bahrain, 100 forum members IISS official. that provides objective informa- competition to help region - and their guests at the Diplomat Lt. Gen. (Retd) Sir Tom Beck- tion on military, geopolitical and al business leaders and deci- Radisson Blu Hotel yesterday. ett, Executive Director of In- geo-economic developments sion-makers navigate a con - ternational Institute for Strate- that could lead to a conflict. Registration opens for gic Studies (IISS) was speaking “What makes our Dialogues during a monthly networking extremely useful is that apart “MicroShabab” forum meeting hosted by the Bahrain from the senior delegates from TDT | Manama British Business Forum (BBBF). various governments there is The last Manama Dialogue a significant board level rep - uture Society for Youth in October 2018 attracted over resentation from multinational Fwill organise the second 500 delegates from 49 coun - businesses, who listens, con- edition of “MicroShabab” Fo- tries comprising senior minis- tributes and conducts meetings rum at Crowne Plaza Bahrain, ters, military and intelligence on the sidelines of the summit.” which will focus on “oppor- chiefs, top diplomats, CEOs, The IISS is a registered char- tunities and challenges of opinion-formers, analysts and ity based in London with three electronic applications and leading journalists. regional offices. The Washing- stores”. In his address, Sir Tom dis- ton office covers the Americas, Selection of the audience The two-day event from 6-7 July 2019 will be held under the patronage of Zayed bin Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani Rashid Alzayani Minister of Industry, Commerce & Tour- Youth and Sports (SCYS), HH ism and in strategic partner- Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Grooming Bahrain’s future leaders ship with Tamkeen Labor Khalifa. Fund. The Forum will focus on ex- Public and private institu- ploring the prospects, oppor- CBB receives Al Salam Bank Capacity Building Programme candidates tions and SME entrepreneurs tunities and challenges of elec- will participate. tronic applications and stores, The event is paralleled to their impact on the various the 2018 Youth Summit or- aspects of work and life. ganised by the National Pro- It will also discuss e-com- gramme for the development merce, and main obstacles to of Youth and Sports Sector – its growth among young en- Estijabah under the supervi- trepreneurs, and the role of the sion of HM the King’s Repre- government in supporting and sentative for Charity Work and encouraging its growth. Youth Affairs and Chairman To register log on to www. of the Supreme Council for microshabab.com

BCCI-Thai biz delegation meet today Rasheed Mohammed Al Maraj, the CBB Governor with Al Salam Bank Capacity Building Program candidates TDT | Manama TDT | Manama 12 Thai companies and will Mohammed Al Maraj, the CBB were present. The customized global accounting and consult- have business meetings with Governor. one-year course is designed to ing firm, Grant Thornton. high-profile Thai busi- representatives of BCCI,” said top Central Bank of Bahrain Al Maraj was receiving em- prepare high-calibre executives The programme will assist Al Aness delegation, compris- Panot Punyahotra, Executive A (CBB) official has assured ployees, preparing for the final to take on leadership positions Salam Bank to identify potential ing top entrepreneurs, has Director of the Department of his support to all efforts that stages of an Executive Capacity within Al Salam Bank. candidates for key leadership reached Bahrain for a three- International Trade Promo- back the development of Bah- Building Programme organised Participants are set to travel positions and provide them with day business visit. tion, Thai Ministry of Com- raini employees. by Al Salam Bank and Bahrain to London next week for the development opportunities. A special session will be merce. “Future leaders must prepare Institute of Banking and Fi - final part of the programme, Rafik Nayed said: “We are held today between 10 am and The delegation is the first themselves to deal with the rap- nance (BIBF), at CBB. which includes industry visits working to create a dynamic, 12 pm at the Bahrain Chamber official team representing the id developments in the sector Al Salam Bank Group CEO and lectures at CASS Business future-ready talent pool which of Commerce and Industry Thai Ministry of Commerce including the introduction of Rafik Nayed, BIBF Director Dr School. This will be followed by can make significant contribu- (BCCI). to visit the Kingdom in many financial technology in bank- Ahmed Al Shaikh and other six months of coaching sessions tions to the financial sector and “The delegation consists of years. ing operations,” said Rasheed CBB and Al Salam Bank officials with executive coaches from the economy as a whole.” THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 11 Gulf Air official carrier of Airshow 2020/22 TDT | Manama Gulf Air has been the official carrier since the pilot edition of ulf Air, the national car- the Bahrain International Air- rier of the Kingdom of show in 2010. GBahrain, was named as Commenting on the renewal the official carrier of the Bah- of the official carrier deal, the rain International Airshow in Minister said, “The Bahrain In- its 6th and 7th editions in 2020 ternational Airshow 2020 marks and 2022. a decade of success since it first This was announced following launched in 2010 and we are a deal signing with the Minis- very pleased to have had Gulf Air try of Transportation and Tele- as the official carrier of each of communications’ Civil Aviation the airshow’s editions and a con- Affairs during the Paris Inter- tributor to its success. We look national Airshow at Le Bourget, forward to continuing on this Paris in France. success leveraging our partner- The signing ceremony was ship with Gulf Air, as the airline attended by Kamal bin Ahmed helps us to bring the leaders of Mohammed, the Minister of the global aerospace industry to Transportation and Telecom- Bahrain.” munications and Deputy Chair- “This is a fantastic platform to man of the Supreme Organising promote Bahrain along with our Committee for Bahrain Inter- evolving airline and it continues national Airshow and Gulf Air’s to be a great international forum CEO Krešimir Kucko at the Paris to network with key industry Air Show. Kamal Ahmed, the Minister of Transportation with Gulf Air’s CEO Krešimir Kucko at the Paris Air Show. players,” said Krešimir Kucko.

BBK, Orchid Developers Tamkeen named strategic partner of “Smart Investor” programme TDT | Manama announce mortgage deal tical experiences in the world of ahrain Bourse has an - business among students.” Bnounced Tamkeen (Labour The programme launched Fund), as a Strategic Partner in 2018 in collaboration with for the “Smart Investor” Pro- INJAZ Bahrain consists of sev- gramme in its 2nd edition for en-themed sessions designed the academic year 2019-2020. to equip students with the fol- The Smart Investor pro - lowing concepts: Thinking, gramme is a national awareness Specifying, Planning, Execu- programme organised in col- tion, Saving, Progression, and laboration with INJAZ Bahrain Evaluation. and aims at promoting financial During the 2018-2019 aca- Officials following the deal signing and investment literacy among demic year, the Smart Inves- elementary school students in tor programme has been im - TDT | Manama idential units at the Orchid Bahrain. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa Dr Ebrahim Mohammed Janahi plemented across 76 schools, Plaza project. Commenting, Shaikh Khali- 212 classes, with the support BK announced yesterday Announcing the deal, fa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, the port to the programme for the tive of Labour Fund Tamkeen extended from educators and Bthe signing a Memorandum Reyadh Sater, BBK’s Chief Ex- Chief Executive Officer of Bah- past two years.” said, “The Smart Investor Pro- volunteers targeting more than of Understanding (MOU) with ecutive, said: “We are pleased rain Bourse commented, “We On his part, Dr Ebrahim Mo- gramme is a good opportunity 5500 students within Grade 4 Orchid Developers to provide to enter into another strate- are thankful to Tamkeen’s sup- hammed Janahi, Chief Execu- to increase the sharing of prac- elementary level. mortgage financing to the cus- gic partnership with Orchid tomers of “Spiral Orchid Res- Developers, an esteemed real idence”. estate company that has been Under the terms of the offering modern residential agreement, customers of solutions which customers PIE in deal with Zain Bahrain to launch ‘Smart Branch’ the Spiral Orchid Residence from all nationalities residing TDT | Manama who require funding in the in the GCC can benefit from. bai-UAE. “Smart Branch”, Zain cash payments using Bahraini form of mortgage loans will In return, BBK offers excellent said, allows to purchase a new Dinars and Saudi Riyals, gives be advised to consider BBK interest rates and loan terms to ayment International En- line, replace SIM cards, generate cash back, accepts debit and being the end user funding customers who wish to own a Pterprise (PIE), a leading Fin- an eSIM (QR), pay bills, top-up credit cards as payment options partner. property in the Spiral Orchid Tech company in the Kingdom, lines and view Zain Bahrain lat- as well as payments by vouch- The deal is yet another stra- Residence. has joined hands with Zain Bah- est available devices all through ers. tegic partnership agreement Dr Bashar Ahmadi, Orchid rain to roll out a new “Smart the interactive screen which Ammar Al Ketbi, Acting with Orchid Developers, a Re- Developer’s Managing Direc- Branch” service in Kingdom. supports reading Smart ID cards Director, Consumer Market- al-Estate and Development tor, said: “We are delighted to The launch, according to Zain and passports with validating ing and Sales stated: “We are Company. Orchid is one of enter yet another partnership Bahrain, makes it the first in fingerprint feature. pleased, and proud to collabo- the first in Bahrain to offer agreement with BBK which Bahrain to offer such an inter- All relevant information about rate with PIE to launch the first freehold commercial and res- paves the way towards a future active system. Zain services such as pre-paid, “Smart Branch” in Bahrain.” idential projects with more of convenience for our cus- The “Smart Branch” was de- post-paid and home broadband CEO of PIE, Fawaz Ghazal stat- than 175 units of residential tomers in the field of purchas- veloped by PIE in collaboration plans, bill payments and re - ed: “I look forward to the next and commercial properties ing properties all the while with KeyBS DMCC, a Fintech charge can be accessed through steps of our partnership and already delivered to its cus- strengthening our relationship Dynamic Solution Provider & the self-service machine. continue to contribute to the tomers in addition to the res- with the Bank.” Systems Integrator based in Du- The “Smart Branch” accepts digital economy collectively.” Stock markets hold their breath before Fed update London, United Kingdom kets had rallied Tuesday -- and Key figures around 1540 GMT Fed’s rate decision Wednesday interest rate at 0.75pc on Thurs- tock markets on both sides of Asian indices playing catch-up “is widely heralded as the most day increased as official data re- London - FTSE 100: q 0.5pc at 7,403.54 points (close) Sthe Atlantic paused yester- jumped Wednesday -- on two notable event of the week, with leased Wednesday showed that day after the previous session’s investor-friendly developments: Frankfurt - DAX 30: q 0.2pc at 12,308.53 (close) the recent decline in US data British annual inflation dipped strong rally, as investors awaited upbeat comments from the US Paris - CAC 40: p 0.2pc at 5,518.45 (close) highlighting a shift towards an- in May. a key monetary policy update and China on trade before the other phase of easing”. “While we may get some EURO STOXX 50: p 0.1pc at 3,454.70 from the Federal Reserve. G20 Summit, and an ECB state- Most Fed watchers do not ex- hawkish noises from tomor- The dollar was downbeat ment hinting at a eurozone in- New York - Dow: p 0.2pc at 26,512.16 pect the US central bank to move row’s Bank of England rate de- against its main rivals, while oil terest-rate cut. Tokyo - Nikkei 225: p 1.7pc at 21,333.87 (close) interest rates at this meeting but cision, there is unlikely to be a prices were volatile after strong “European markets are taking they do see it signalling that the consensus for raising rates any Hong Kong - Hang Seng: p 2.6pc at 28,202.14 (close) gains Tuesday. a breather in the wake of yes- next move would be downward time soon,” said Michael Hew- Major crude-producing coun- terday’s huge gains across the Shanghai - Composite: p 1.0pc at 2,917.80 (close) -- and possibly soon. son, chief market analyst at CMC tries, including Saudi Arabia and globe,” noted Joshua Mahony, Euro/dollar: p AT $1.1217 from $1.1202 at 2040 GMT European Central Bank head Markets UK. OPEC IG non- members like Russia, senior market analyst at trad- Pound/dollar: p at $1.2634 from $1.2558 Mario Draghi on Tuesday hint- He added that “today’s Fed on Wednesday said they would ing group. ed at a cut in interest rates to meeting will be all the more im- meet in Vienna at the beginning Wall Street was “near the Dollar/yen: q at 108.36 yen from 108.43 yen support the stuttering eurozone portant in how... officials spin of July to decide on whether to flatline amid palpable caution” Brent North Sea: n at $62.14 per barrel economy. the narrative on how they see prolong output cuts. ahead of the Fed meeting’s out- Oil - West Texas Inter: q 4 cents at $54.05 Expectations that the Bank the path for US interest rates US and European equity mar- come. Mahony added that the of England will maintain its key over the rest of 2019. Candidates to succeed Theresa May THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 Votes obtained as of June 18

BORIS JOHNSON 12 Former Foreign Secretary Votes: 126

JEREMY HUNT Foreign Secretary 46

MICHAEL GOVE Candidates to Environment Johnson wins key BrexitSecretary backingsucceed Theresa May 41 Votes obtained as of June 18 London Since 1987 RORY STEWART BORIS JOHNSON Eurosceptic journalist BORIS JOHNSON International Former Foreign ritish leadership favour- and commentator Development Secretary ite Boris Johnson won 2019 CONSERVATIVE Secretary 37 Votes: 126 the endorsement of a key 2001-08, 2015-to date LEADERSHIP PLEDGES B Conservative Brexit-backing rival yesterday member SAJID JAVID JEREMY HUNT of parliament Leave the EU on Oct 31, despite accusations he was sof- with or without a deal Home Foreign tening his rhetoric on leaving Secretary Secretary 2008-16 Withold the £39-billion 33 46 the EU. Mayor of London EU divorce bill as a Ahead of another round of negotiating tactic Position on Brexit MICHAEL GOVE voting among Conservative MPs, 2015-16 Open to no-deal on Oct 31 Environment former Brexit secretary Dominic Key figure in the Vote Cut taxes for Britain’s Leave (Brexit) campaign richest 3 million people Dislikes no-deal but Secretary Raab said Johnson was the “only doesn’t rule it out 41 candidate” who would take Brit- 2016 Opposes no-deal ain out of the European Union as Ditches bid to become RORY STEWART planned on October 31. prime minister after International On his party On Tuesday, Raab was elimi- chief ally Michael Development Gove withdraws “We are facing an Secretary 37 nated from the contest to replace support existential crisis and will not Theresa May as the leader of the be forgiven if we do not deliver SAJID JAVID 2016-2018 Brexit on 31 October” governing Conservative Party Home and therefore as prime minister, Theresa May’s -2019 Secretary foreign minister leaving five candidates standing. 33 One of them will be elim - On Brexit IN HIS OWN “ I am not aiming for WORDS Position on Brexit inated in another ballot later a no-deal outcome... but it Wednesday, before further votes 2019 is only responsible to prepare Open to no-deal on Oct 31 Dislikes no-deal but on Thursday to whittle the field Frontrunner vigorously and seriously down to a final pair. for no-deal” doesn’t rule it out to become -2019 Opposes no-deal Former foreign minister John- prime son is leading the pack after se- minister curing the support of 126 of the Vote Leave 313 Conservative MPs in Tues- campaign slogan day’s ballot. Let’s give our National A figurehead of the 2016 ref- Health Service the £350 million erendum campaign for Brexit, the EU takes every week he insists there must be no more -2016 claim challenged by UK delays to Britain’s EU exit, after Statistics Authority May postponed it twice. Source: AFP, UK media During a television debate on Tuesday, watched by an aver- didate with the most hardline in a 2018 article against banning get the deal agreed with Brus- age 5.3 million viewers, Johnson policy on Brexit, even suggesting the full face veil. sels through parliament, but said further delay would cause a he could suspend the session of But the BBC was later forced the others warn that without a “catastrophic loss of confidence parliament if it tried to block to explain its vetting process af- change, Britain must be ready in politics”. “no deal”. ter the imam was found to have to leave with no deal at all. But he declined to guarantee Stewart said Wednesday that posted allegedly anti-Semitic this would happen -- and one he was in talks with Gove about messages on his Twitter page. of his main rivals, Foreign Sec- joining forces. retary Jeremy Hunt, suggested Tuesday’s BBC debate was the ‘None of us want no deal’ afterwards that his position was first of the campaign to feature After Conservative MPs whit- not clear. Johnson, who dodged a previous tle them down to two “I am not entirely sure what one on Sunday and has kept his candidates by the end he believes on this,” Hunt told public and media appearances to of Thursday, the final BBC radio. a minimum. pair will be put to a ballot of Johnson said in But none of the candidates 160,000 party members, with Tuesday’s debate: Johnson keeps low profile made any major headway or the winner taking over in Down- “None of us wants a no- Hunt came second in Tues- gaffes, and Johnson remains the ing Street likely in late July. deal outcome. day’s ballot with 46 votes, fol- runaway favourite. May stepped down last month “We are going to lowed by Environment Secretary Opposition leaders on over her failure to deliver Brexit make sure we come out Michael Gove -- another leader Wednesday targeted the on time, although she remains on terms that protect of the 2016 Brexit campaign -- front-runner’s past comments, prime minister until her succes- the UK and protect the on 41. with the Scottish National Par- sor is chosen. EU as well.” International Development ty’s leader in parliament Ian She struck an exit deal with Both Hunt and Gove Secretary Rory Stewart, the only Blackford telling MPs: “not only Brussels last November, but repeated that a further candidate to rule out leaving the is the member racist, he is stok- failed three times to get it delay might be required EU with no deal, continued his ing division in communities.” through parliament’s lower if a Brexit deal was unlikely progress with 37 votes. Johnson’s most uncomforta- House of Commons. within reach. Sajid Javid, Britain’s first Mus- ble moment in Tuesday’s debate All the candidates except But Javid said it was lim interior minister, scraped came when, following up a ques- Stewart insist they can renego- “fundamental” to get through with 33 votes -- the tion from a British imam, he was tiate the text with the EU -- de- out by the new deadline minimum to avoid elimination challenged over his description spite repeated warnings from no matter what. -- while Raab fell short with 30. of Muslim women wearing bur- Brussels that it will not do this. Raab was viewed as the can- kas as looking like “letter boxes”, Stewart wants to try again to Donald Trump-Xi meeting at G20 raises hope for trade truce Washington, United States tions had encountered difficul- like the tariffs,” Trump told re- rare earths to the United States. S President Donald Trump ties that were “not in the interest porters at the White House. “I Xi told Trump that the two Uand Chinese leader Xi Jin- of either side” but he warned have a very good relationship countries must “accommodate ping have agreed to meet at the that dialogue must be conducted with president Xi. We’ll see each other’s legitimate con- G20 summit in Japan next week, on “an equal footing.” what happens.” cerns” and that “China hopes raising hopes for a truce in the “China and the US will both North Korean ‘bargaining the US side can treat Chinese bruising trade war between the gain by cooperating and lose by chip’ firms in a fair manner,” accord- world’s top two economies. fighting,” Xi told Trump, accord- The White House repeated ing to the official Xinhua news The two leaders spoke on the ing to state media. that the focus of the talks will be agency. phone on Tuesday, weeks after Global shares were buoyed by to address “structural barriers to Trump had requested the call negotiations broke down when the announcement, with Wall trade with China and achieving between the two leaders, ac - Trump accused Beijing of reneg- Street rallying on Tuesday and meaningful reforms that are en- cording to Xinhua. ing on its commitments, hiked Asian stock markets surging on forceable and verifiable.” A week before the G20, Xi will tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese Wednesday. The United States and China visit North Korea on Thursday goods and then blacklisted Chi- The White House readout of seemed close to an agreement and Friday, his first trip there as nese telecom giant Huawei. the call said the leaders “dis - when talks collapsed last month. president. The US president took a con- cussed the importance of leve- Beijing retaliated to Trump’s China is North Korea’s sole ciliatory approach this time. China’s President Xi Jinping shakes hands with US President Donald Trump (L) ling the playing field for US tariffs and moves against Hua- major ally, and analysts say Xi “Had a very good telephone during a business leaders event at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. farmers, workers, and business- wei by increasing custom taxes could use any leverage Beijing conversation with President Xi es through a fair and reciprocal on $60 billion in US goods, cre- may have in the nuclear stand- of China. We will be having an on Twitter. he said ahead of the June 28-29 economic relationship.” ating its own list of “unreliable” off between Washington and extended meeting next week at “Our respective teams will be- summit. “I think we have a chance. companies and individuals and Pyongyang as a “bargaining the G-20 in Japan,” Trump said gin talks prior to our meeting,” Xi noted that bilateral rela- China wants a deal. They don’t threatening to ban exports of chip” in his talks with Trump. 13 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019

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MOVIE REVIEW In ‘Norm of the North,’ a polar bear takes a stand ‘Norm of the North’ ploddingly follows in footsteps of ‘Happy Feet’

orm of the North is an Indi - an-American-Irish comput- Ner-animated comedy adventure film directed by Trevor Wall and written by Daniel R. Altiere, Steven M. KNOW WHAT Altiere, and Malcolm T. Goldman. It features the voices of Rob Sch- neider, Heather Graham, Ken Jeong, Colm Meaney, Loretta Devine, Gabriel “Norm of the North” is an Iglesias, Michael McElhatton, and Bill adventure about a gentle polar Nighy. The UK version features the bear who rises to the occasion voice of James Corden. when his frozen habitat is It was produced by Assemblage En- threatened by a greedy land tertainment, Splash Entertainment and Telegael, and distributed by Lions- developer gate.Norm of the North was critically panned. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film cur- 21 out of 100, based on 18 critics, indi- rently holds a rating of 9%, based on 69 cating “generally unfavorable reviews”. reviews, with an average rating of 3/10. On CinemaScore, audiences gave the The site’s critical consensus read, “A film an average grade of “B–” on an A+ pioneering feat in the field of twerking to F scale. be ‘cute and marketable’ as cheaply as other possibility – and that includes a Michael Rechtshaffen of The Los polar bear animation but blearily retro- Critic Mark Dujsik gave the film 1 out possible”. blank screen”. Angeles Times called the film “blandly grade in every other respect, Norm of of 4 possible stars, writing that “Norm James White of Empire gave the film Mark Kermode of The Observer uninspired”, and Soren Andersen of the North should only be screened in of the North doesn’t care about the 1 out of 5 possible stars, writing that called the film a “dull ... below-par Ice The Seattle Times called the film an case of parental emergency.” environment, the animals of the Arctic, “we wouldn’t recommend you watch it Age-style tale in which the highlight is “idiotic animated comedy”, writing that On Metacritic, the film has a score of or even kids for that matter. It wants to even after you’ve burned through every a group of vulgar lemmings”. “No child should be exposed to this”. 14 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019

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‘Its me writing about Jessica Kate Hudson things happening shares first family in real time’: Simpson picture Camila Cabello on shares Los Angeles her new album picture of merican actor Kate Los Angeles postpartum AHudson seems all happy as she shares a picture of amila Cabello, who will be the love of life in the recent seen next in musical ‘Cin- ankles post post. Cderella’, is working hard on pregnancy Following the Father’s her new record. Day, the 40-year-old actor According to The Hollywood shares a picture of her three Reporter, the actor spoke Los Angeles “They’re back!” children and boyfriend about her upcoming album When she was pregnant in Danny Fujikawa on Insta- at the Cannes Lions festival. essica Simpson recent- January, Simpson asked her gram, reported She said that her new mu- ly showed off her post- Instagram followers to help E-News. sic is nearly finished and Jpartum ankles after her her with swollen feet. Squeez- will be a lot more intimate swollen feet during pregnancy “Any remedies?” she cap- ing her than her Grammy-nominated in January. tioned an upload of her left entire pop album ‘Camila.’ “I spy... my ankles!!!!” the foot then. family in “When I was going into 38-year-old fashion designer The actor even shared a one frame, that album I was kind of in captioned the picture. The pic- throwback shot of her legs in the actor can my little bubble of life, I had ture was clicked while she was denim shorts and wedge san- be seen with her kids Ryder far away crushed on people in bed, featuring her bare legs. dals as part of the “ten-year Robinson, Bingham Hawn and would write about them Many celebs came in sup- challenge.” Bellamy, and Rani Rose and didn’t really have any expe- port of the actor. Simpson and her husband, Hudson Fujikawa.” riences with being in love. I only wrote Married at First Sight’s Eric Johnson, who already “My loves of my life,” she about it from afar,” said the pop singer. Jamie Otis wrote, “Killer [legs] share Maxwell, 7, and Ace, 5, wrote. Adding further, she said, “For the first time on mama! #inspiration,” while welcomed their newborn Bird- The sweet candid picture this album, it’s not my imagination, it’s me writing Real Housewives of Beverly ie in March. “We are so happy shows Kate shying away about things that are happening in real time, and I Hills’ Kylie Richards added, and proud to announce the from the camera while her think that there’s a level of detail and emotion that you birth of our perfect daughter, two sons and partner are get from that’s kind of irreplaceable.” Birdie Mae Johnson,” ready for their close-up. “It’s captured my essence of who I am right now. She honoured the former There are a lot of stories to tell this time around,” she professional football player said. “I’ve been in my studio cave, and I’m ready to bare with a sweet Father’s Day Michael Fassbender my soul,” she concluded. tribute. “Anyone that knows The singer is spending much of her time listening to my husband Eric would agree to star in spy podcasts like ‘The Goop’ or Oprah Winfrey’s ‘Super Soul that he is hands down the best thriller ‘Malko’ Sunday.’ The new-age ideas have changed her life, and the Father in the world,” Simpson captioned a monochrome pic- Los Angeles singer has started practising mindfulness and meditation after listening to Eckhart Tolle. ture of the athlete.

ctor Michael Fass- Abender is all set to star Jennifer Morrison in and produce Lionsgate’s Handling spy thriller “Malko”. joins cast of ‘This Is Us’ According to Variety, the Bradley Cooper, Lady Los Angeles film is based on Gerard de Gaga’s romance rumours was Villiers’ action-spy novel difficult for Irina Shayk: Source nce Upon a Time” series “S.A.S” and studio “Ostar Jennifer Morri- intends to launch a fran- Los Angeles son is set to star in the fourth chise with it. season of “This Is Us”. The radley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s ro- According to Deadline, 42-year- mance rumours from the sets the actor will have a recur- old actor, Bof ‘A Star Is Born’ were ring role in the NBC show. who most difficult for Irina Shayk to handle. However, the details of recently Cooper’s demanding schedule her character are currently reprised his did not help, a source claims. under wraps. role of Magne- Michael According to the source, “This Is Us”, created by to in “X-Men: Fassbender Cooper’s directorial de- Dan Fogelman, follows Dark Phoe- but, which also fea - the lives and fami - nix”, will portray Malko tured him alongside lies of two parents, Linge, an Austrian nobleman Gaga, demanded a lot and their three chil- and freelance CIA operative of his time which grad- dren, in different time who spent his formative ually created distance be- frames. years in a special Nazi work tween him and Shayk. Mean- It features an ensem- camp for captured spies. while, the romance speculation ble cast of Milo Ventimiglia, about Cooper and Gaga were hard Mandy Moore, Sterling K. to ignore. Brown, Chrissy Metz, Jus- Ed sheeran shares “The movie had a major impact on tin Hartley, Susan Kelechi Bradley and Irina’s relationship. Even Watson and Chris Sullivan, tracklist from though there was nothing romantic among others. new album between Cooper and Gaga, the noise The Emmy-nominated Los Angeles was difficult for Irina to deal with,” the show was re- source told Us Weekly. newed for Earlier this month, after dating for three ad- inger-songwriter Ed Bradley about four years, Cooper and Shayk de- ditional SSheeran on Wednesday Cooper cided to call it quits. The two share a seasons shared the tracklist for his up- and Lady 2-year-old daughter Lea. earlier Gaga coming fourth album, ‘No. 6 this year. Collaborations Project’. T w o Marilyn Monroe statue stolen from popular tourist landmark in Hollywood songs from the album, Los Angeles “I Don’t different cultures who brought a Monday, according to The Los Care”, featur- small statue of Marilyn change to the film industry. Angeles Times. ing Justin Bie- Ed Sheeran Monroe, in her iconic pose The statues of Dolores Del Rio, The Los Angeles Police Depart- ber, and “Cross Me”, with Afrom her 1955 hit film “The Dorothy Dandridge, Mae West, ment (LAPD) had initially received Chance the Rapper and PnB Seven Year Itch”, has been stolen and Anna May Wong hold up the a call from a citizen who reported Rock, were released as sin- from the top of the Ladies of Hol- gazebo while a small statue of seeing someone on top of the ga- gles recently. lywood Gazebo, a popular land- Marilyn Monroe is on top of it. zebo late Sunday night, but the The concept of the al- mark at Hollywood Boulevard. Located at the corner of Hol- statue was still there when the bum is that every song is a The gazebo, created in 1993 and lywood Boulevard and La Brea police had arrived to investigate. collaboration. dedicated to the late actor in 1994, Avenue, the statue was reported The statue was later discovered celebrates women in films from to be stolen at around 3 am on Marilyn Monroe to be missing on Monday. 15 THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 sports

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s reception for national athletics team Shaikha Hayat to attend GCC women panel meeting TDT | Manama

ahrain Olympic Com- Bmittee (BOC) board member and Women’s Sport Commission chairwoman Shaikha Hayat bint Abdu- laziz Al Khalifa will head for Kuwait today to attend the 26th meeting of the GCC Women’s Sports Organising Committee. The meeting, to be chaired by GCC Women’s Sports Organising Commit- tee chairwoman Shaikha Naema Al Ahmed Al Subah of Kuwait, will bring a busy programme on its agenda, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa with the national athletics team, who recently won 22 medals in total, including 11 gold, seven silver and four bronze at the 23rd Asian Athletics Championship in including dates for Sixth Doha. Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) secretary general Mohammed Al Nusuf thanked His Majesty for his support during HM the King’s reception for the members of the Bahrain national athletics team GCC Women’s Sport Games. Bahrain IMMAF medallist Hussein Ayyad VAR denies Brazil to fight at BRAVE London TDT | Manama

Brazil have three lyweight contender and • FBahrain hero Hussein goals disallowed in Ayyad is the first official ad- disappointing draw dition to the BRAVE 24 card, with Venezuela at which will take the fast - 2019 Copa America est-growing promotion in the world and Middle East’s biggest sports property to London Firmino’s first-half on July 25th, at the Copper effort• chalked off for a Box Arena, inside the Queen foul while VAR comes to Elizabeth Olympic Park. visitors’ rescue in Group Ayyad will take on Mitch- Hussein Ayyad ell Johnson, who makes his A match in Salvador BRAVE debut inside his home amateur scene, where he took country. Hussein is coming the flag of Bahrain to the high- AFP | Salvador, Brazil off two straight victories for est place in several competi- the promotion, taking out Mo- tions, also earning a bronze razil were held to a 0-0 hammed Abo Ali by technical medal in the first edition of the draw against Venezue- knockout at last year’s BRAVE IMMAF World Championships Bla in the Copa America 18, and beat Jason Vergara by to take place in the Kingdom. on Tuesday after a dramatic fi- submission at BRAVE 22, which BRAVE 24 will take place for nale which saw a late Philippe took place in the Philippines. the first time in English soil, Coutinho strike ruled out by Hussein became known in as the Bahraini promotion will VAR. the mixed martial arts world put on an unforgettable show Coutinho thought he had for his performances in the for everyone involved. fired Brazil into the quarter-fi- Venezuela striker Salomon Rondon, second left, vies for the ball with Brazil players Dani Alves, Casemiro, and Marquinhos nals in the 87th minute when he bundled home a finish from Venezuela have two points this result will mean nothing in the statistics from the open- Everton Soares’ driving run from two games and will fancy if we don’t qualify from the ing 45 minutes, with Brazil re- down the left wing at Salvador’s their chances of advancing with group,” Dudamel said. cording only one shot on target Team Aldwin cruise to Arena Fonte Nova. their final game coming against Brazil, who had made hard despite enjoying 75 percent pos- But for the second time in the Bolivia, who suffered their sec- work of beating Bolivia in their session. division one finals match, Chilean referee Julio ond straight defeat earlier Tues- opener, once again struggled In fact, the best chance of the Bascunan ruled out a Brazilian day in a 3-1 loss to Peru. to find a creative spark against half fell to Venezuela, when Sa- goal after being alerted to an Brazil coach Tite mean- well-organized opponents. lomon Rondon headed Yangel infringement by the video as- while had no issues with the “We did not have the crea - Herrera’s cross just inches wide sistant referee. two VAR-assisted decisions that tivity we were looking for,” he with Alisson beaten. The goal appeared to have ruled out his side’s goals. said. “The team was a bit anx- Firmino did get the ball in the been disallowed due to a touch “They made the right call ious in that respect. We have to Venezuela net in the 38th min- by Liverpool striker Roberto with both goals,” Tite said. “VAR improve -- we rushed our fin- ute but the goal was disallowed Firmino, although it was not was correct. I have absolutely ishing and we didn’t give their after Bascunan ruled Villanueva clear that Firmino had been off- nothing to demand -- we got goalkeeper much to do.” had been fouled in the build-up. side as the ball grazed him on justice,” he added. Firmino was kept quiet Brazil left the field to loud the way into the net. Venezuela coach Rafael by Venezuela’s defense with boos and whistling, and man- The team of Efren and Leo with the team of Mohanad and Abdulrahman Brazil left the field to boos but Dudamel meanwhile praised an Yordan Osorio and Mikel Vil- ager Tite wasted no time in remain top of Group A with four “almost perfect” performance lanueva neutralizing the Liver- making a change at half-time, TDT | Manama Team Fuad won two conso- points from two games, and one from his team. pool striker. bringing on Manchester City’s lation matches when Fuad and game to play. “Today is very important, but The tale of the first half lay Gabriel Jesus for Richarlison. eam Aldwin defeated Mohd Salman overpowered TTeam Fuad in Division Aldwin and Janey 6-0, 6-0 and One Semi-Finals of the 15th Mohanad and Abdulrahman FCTG Team Tennis Tourna- defeated Leo and Efren 6-2, 6-1 ment held at Bahrain Tennis In another division one Murray’s comeback delayed after Queen’s washout Federation courts in Isa Town. semi-finals, Team Mundeng Team Aldwin scored 3 defeated Team Randy 3-2. AFP | London bles at Queen’s with Spain’s seeds Juan Sebastian Cabal and terday, Murray will have to wait -2 against Team Fuad when Team Mundeng took the Feliciano Lopez as the former Jean-Julian Rojer. another 24 hours to get back in Ashraf and Jenny scored 3-6, semi-finals victory with three ndy Murray’s come - world number one returns to But the tie had to be put back competitive action. 6-4, 11-9 hard earned victory straight wins when Cocoy and Aback from hip surgery action five months after hip until Thursday after Lopez’s When the 32-year-old Scot against Mohd Sanad and Hish- Manny defeated Randy and has been delayed until to - surgery. singles match against Marton does eventually step back onto am, Reniel and Abdulrahman Khalid 6-4, 6-3, Gierome and day after rain washed out the Murray and Lopez were Fucsovics was one of those a tennis court it will be just 143 beat Adnan and Riad 6-1, 6-3 Nile eased past Norman and day’s play at Queen’s Club on scheduled to play their first which fell foul of Tuesday’s days after he underwent the while Simon and David over- August 6-1, 6-1 then Romy and Tuesday. round match at the grass-court weather. operation in a bid to salvage his come Yousif and Khalid 6-1, James overcome Andrew and Murray is due to play dou - event yesterday against top As Lopez was due to play yes- career. 6-2. Ramzi 6-2, 7-5. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 16 Kiwis compound Proteas woes Kane Williamson rides luck to guide New Zealand to narrow World Cup win over South Africa

Williamson leads South Africa • Q. de Kock b Boult 5 from front in tight run H. Amla b Santner 55 chase at Edgbaston as F. du Plessis b Ferguson 23 Proteas edge even closer A. Markram c Munro b De Grandhomme 38 to World Cup exit door R. van der Dussen not out 67 D. Miller c Boult b Ferguson 36 A. Phehlukwayo c Williamson b Ferguson 0 AFP | Birmingham C. Morris not out 6 Extras 11 (lb7, 4w) ane Williamson anchored New Total (six wickets, 49.0 overs) 241 Zealand to a tense four-wicket Kvictory at Edgbaston yesterday New Zealand after an astonishing stroke of luck when M. Guptill hit wicket b Phehlukwayo 35 South Africa failed to review an edge C. Munro c & b Rabada 9 from the Kiwi captain. K. Williamson not out 106 The Black Caps’ skipper was on 76 R. Taylor c De Kock b Morris 1 when he got a faint edge to a ball by T. Latham c De Kock b Morris 1 leg-spinner Imran Tahir that Quinton J. Neesham c Amla b Morris 23 de Kock took behind the stumps but C. de Grandhomme c Du Plessis b Ngidi 60 South Africa took no action. M. Santner not out 2 That decision could prove fatal to Extras 8 (lb1, nb1, w6) their tournament hopes, with the Pro- Total (six wickets, 48.3 overs) 245 teas now needing a miracle to progress to the semi-finals after just one win from six matches, while New Zealand now top the 10-team table. fourth South African to reach 8,000 Earlier, Martin Guptill, who had been runs in one-day internationals. guiding New Zealand towards their He is the second-fastest player (176 target of 242 off a rain-reduced 49 overs innings) from any side to reach the with a minimum of fuss, trod on his milestone after India’s Virat Kohli (175 stumps to spark a mini collapse. Kane Williamson plays a shot innings). The batsman, on 35, pulled Andile Phehlukwayo and ended up swivelling, Morris leg-side delivery and De Kock ship with his skipper but when he was bringing up his fifty off 39 balls but only to lose his balance and clip his leg took the catch behind the stumps. Tom out, New Zealand were back in trouble when he was caught in the deep for stump with his foot. Latham’s dismissal left them struggling at 137-5. 60 by Du Plessis off Lungi Ngidi, Kiwi Two overs later New Zealand slipped at 80-4. Colin de Grandhomme came to New nerves were jangling again. to 74-3 when Ross Taylor tickled a Chris Jimmy Neesham (23) steadied the Zealand’s rescue, batting positively and Eight were still needed off the final over. But Mitchell Santner pinched a single and Williamson kept his nerve, bringing Cricket World Cup 2019 standings up his century with a huge six off the next ball and then a four sealed the victory. Team Played Won Lost Tied No result Run rate Points KNOW WHAT Earlier, Rassie van der Dussen gave New Zealand 5 4 0 0 1 1.591 7 South Africa something to bowl at as England 4 3 1 0 0 1.862 6 the Proteas struggled to 241-6 after Australia 5 4 1 0 0 0.812 8 Hashim Amla became the losing the toss. India 4 3 0 0 1 1.029 7 fourth South African to Hashim Amla made a sluggish 55 off Bangladesh 5 2 2 0 1 -0.270 5 reach 8,000 runs in one- 83 balls but Van der Dussen’s 67 not out Sri Lanka 5 1 2 0 2 -1.778 4 day internationals came at better than a run a ball. West Indies 5 1 3 0 1 0.272 3 During his innings, Amla became the Imran Tahir reacts during the match South Africa 6 1 4 0 1 -0.193 3 Pakistan 5 1 3 0 1 -1.933 3 Afghanistan 4 0 4 0 0 -2.089 0 Today’s match Australia vs Bangladesh

Trent Bridge – Nottingham 12:30pm

» Australia have won four of their five matches at the World Cup so far, bounc- ing back from defeat to India by beating Pakistan and Sri Lanka in their last two games. » Bangladesh have won two matches so far and lost two others, with one match rained off – they chased 322 to beat West Indies by seven wickets last time out. » The Tigers boast the World Cup’s leading run-scorer so far – Shakib Al Hasan having scored two centuries and Aaron Finch two 50s on his way to 384 runs in four innings. Shakib Al Hasan Australia Bangladesh Australia have won four of their five matches so far at the Bangladesh won their opening match of the tournament World Cup 2019, with their only defeat coming in their third against South Africa, posting 330/6 and holding on to win game when they lost to India. by 21 runs. They made a winning start against Afghanistan, after The Tigers lost their next two, posting 244 in a two-wicket bowling them out for 207, and then had Mitchell Starc’s loss to New Zealand, before then falling for 280 in reply to five-wicket haul to thank as they defended 288 in a 15-run England’s 386/6 in Cardiff. win against West Indies. They bounced back in style, however, as Shakib Al Hasan’s Defeat to India followed – falling for 316 in reply to 352/5 second consecutive century led a huge chase of 322 to beat – but Australia have passed 300 in both matches since and West Indies by seven wickets in just 41.3 overs last time out. won each of them. 307 proved 41 runs too many for Pakistan Probable XI in the first, as they got back to winning ways, before Aaron Finch’s superb 153 powered them to 334/7 and an 87-run Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur win against Sri Lanka. Rahim (wk), Liton Das, Mahmudullah, Mossadek Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Mustafizur Rahman Probable XI PITCH REPORT Aaron Finch (c), David The weather forecast for the match is quite good. We should be Warner, Usman Khawaja, able to get a full match in without any rain interruptions. The Steve Smith, Glenn Max- pitch at Trent Bridge is flat and perfect for batting. The bounda- well, Shaun Marsh, Alex ries of the ground are also quite small and can be cleared quite Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, easily. The bowlers from both sides will need to be at their best Mitchell Starc, Kane Rich- otherwise it could be a tough day for them. ardson, Jason Behrendorff