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Embassy campaign to vaccinate all Bahrain greets Portuguese President Indian expatriates Last update - 9:00 pm TDT | Manama 9 June 2021
he Indian Embassy has Tcome up with a cam - paign to fully vaccinate all the Indians living in Bah- rain. Individuals vaccinated It includes those who have not been able to get themselves vaccinated due to varied reasons including (First dose) (Second dose) but not limited to non-avail- HM the King HRH Prince Salman ability of an appropriate visa, CPR card, valid pass- TDT | Manama belo de Sousa, on Portugal Day. port, or on visit visa. HM the King wished Pres- The campaign will be con- is Majesty King Hamad ident de Sousa health and ducted soon in association Hbin Isa Al Khalifa and His happiness on the national oc- with the Indian community Royal Highness Prince Sal- casion. through the Indian Club, man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HRH the Crown Prince and Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam the Crown Prince and Prime Prime Minister sent a simi - (BKS), ICRF and World NRI Minister, have sent cables of lar cable to the Prime Min - Council. congratulations to the Portu- ister of Portugal, Antonio The vaccination is sched- guese President, Marcelo Re- Costa. uled to be conducted for adults above 18 years of age, either at the Indian Club or BKS premises. It is requested to identify such individuals and pass on their relevant details Also they can regis - ter in the following link: ‘Trace, test and treat’ https://forms.gle/pMT3v- 1g3o4yVgnES8 Bahrain strategy working wonders to control spread of COVID-19; Daily number of cases declines TDT | Manama Bahrain supports ahrain’s expansive con- ‘safe’ world tact tracing, testing and Bquarantining have re - duced the spread of the corona- virus (COVID-19). P2 The “trace, test and treat” strategy has significantly re- duced the infection cases and the country’s death rate remains one of the lowest in the world. BAHRAIN According to the National Medical Taskforce for Combat- ing the Coronavirus (COVID-19), ACTIVE CASES the decision announced on 27 May to close non-essential busi- 17448 nesses for two weeks has proved to be effective. Taskforce members speak at a press conference held at BDF Hospital’s Crown Prince Centre for Training and Medical Research yesterday DEATHS By 8 June, the number of cases 1171 had decreased to 19,238, down two options for their booster with timings to be announced vaccinated people with active for a booster dose 3 months from from 28,798 cases registered on dose, either a booster of Sino- at a future date. COVID-19 is very small, ranging recovery. Those recovering in DISCHARGED 29 May. pharm or of Pfizer-BioNTech. Highlighting the effectiveness from 1% to 2%. 2021, who have received two The Taskforce said that after All other vaccines will even- of all vaccines, Dr Al Qahtani Individuals who have re - vaccination doses, do not re - 236301 25 June, various sectors will be tually require a booster dose, noted that the percentage of ceived a Sinopharm vaccine, quire a booster dose. NEW CASES gradually reopened, in compli- and are considered high-risk, Starting yesterday, active cas- ance with necessary precaution- will be eligible for a booster es subject to home isolation, 1041 ary measures. The Ministry of Justice, Islamic dose after three months from and in need of medical care can CRITICAL Taskforce member Lt. Col. Affairs and Endowments yesterday receiving their second dose. A directly head to the Bahrain In- Dr Manaf Al Qahtani stressed closed a mosque in the Southern six-month interval will apply ternational Exhibition and Con- 316 the importance of receiving a Governorate for two weeks after to all those not considered high vention Center. 210 fils (includes VAT) booster shot when required, as discovering positive COVID-19 risk. Meanwhile, the Health and every vaccination has a finite KNOW WHAT cases. Two community centres Dr Al Qahtani said that in - Foreign Affairs Ministries are period of effectiveness. (maatams) in the Northern Gov- dividuals who have recovered coordinating with Bahraini He explained that those who ernorate were also closed for two from COVID-19 in 2020, and who embassies abroad to ensure all are vaccinated with the Sinop- weeks for the same reason. have received two doses of the citizens living abroad would be harm vaccine, can choose from Sinopharm vaccine, are eligible fully vaccinated. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 02
Two-month municipal fees Support for ‘safe’ world reduced for 151 Bahrain maintains tough stance against weapons of mass destruction the agreement, stressing that Keen to boost Bahrain’s policy is consistent Bahraini families • in supporting efforts aimed at TDT | Manama cooperation with eliminating weapons of mass international destruction and their means of orks, Municipalities Af- community in achieving delivery and preventing their Wfairs and Urban Plan- regional and global spread. ning Minister Essam bin Ab- The OPCW Director-General dullah Khalaf yesterday issued security and stability expressed his pride and appre- an edict on reducing municipal ciation for the constructive re- fees for 151 Bahraini families TDT | Manama lations of cooperation with Bah- living in rented houses for the rain, and on the implementation months of April and May. ahrain is committed to of international agreements to Khalaf said that the edict boosting cooperation achieve desired goals. is in line with the directives Bwith the Organisation He lauded the efforts of of His Royal Highness Prince for the Prohibition of Chemical Bahrain in implementing the Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Weapons (OPCW) in tackling Al Doseri meets Arias remotely agreement at the national level Minister Khalaf the Crown Prince and Prime the proliferation of weapons of working harder to fulfill its ob- through the enactment of legis- Minister, to alleviate the bur- unpaid debts. mass destruction. ligations. lation and training of its nation- den on the citizens. He pointed out that the Min- This was emphasised by As- Al Doseri pointed out the al cadres in all fields and sectors. It is also within the frame- istry seeks to harness all its sistant Minister of Foreign Af- “Bahrain’s policy committee’s keenness to con- Arias hailed the commitment work of the Cabinet’s decision potentials and resources to im- fairs, Abdullah bin Faisal bin is consistent in tinue its work by holding virtual of the Assistant Foreign Minis- to help the citizens who live in prove the standard of living of Jabur Al Doseri, as he met vir- supporting efforts meetings, organising training ter to follow up on the work of rentals and home owners. citizens and reduce municipal tually yesterday with OPCW Di- programmes in cooperation the National Committee. The Minister said that the fees on them. rector-General Fernando Arias. aimed at eliminating with the organisation and work- He also expressed thanks and move is based on His Maj - He indicated that there is During the meeting, Al Dos- weapons of mass ing to implement the obligations appreciation to Bahrain for the esty King Hamad bin Isa Al ongoing coordination between eri praised the efforts exerted destruction and their contained in the agreement. continuous support since the Khalifa’s constant keenness to the Municipalities Affairs De- by Arias in promoting interna- means of delivery He also reviewed the efforts organisation’s inception. provide the requirements of partment and the Customer tional cooperation and the or- and preventing their made by Bahrain since the sign- Arias praised Bahrain’s pos- decent living for all citizens, Service Directorate at the ganisation’s prominent role in spread.” ing of the agreement, noting itive attitudes towards inter- through reduced municipal Electricity and Water Author- providing all means of support that the national committee was national and regional issues to – ABDULLAH BIN FAISAL BIN JABUR fees, exempting low-income ity (EWA) to reduce municipal to all countries to achieve secu- AL DOSERI established in Bahrain based ensure a world free of chem- citizens from paying fees in fees in electricity and water rity and stability. on Law No. (51) of 2009, which ical weapons and weapons of the future, or dropping their bills for those families. Al Doseri is also chairman of was issued in implementation mass destruction, wishing the the National Committee on the He noted that the world today of the agreement ratified by the kingdom further progress and Prohibition of the Development, is going through challenges and Kingdom in 1997. prosperity. Production, Stockpiling and Use exceptional circumstances due He pointed out the amend- The two sides also reviewed of Chemical Weapon and on to the coronavirus (COVID-19) ment of legislation to keep a number of issues of common Bolstering Bahrain and their Destruction. pandemic but the Kingdom is pace with the requirements of interest during the meeting. Sri Lanka cooperation Foreign Minister meets Brazil’s Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Al Zayani holds Ambassador-Designate meets with Jordanian Ambassador call• with Regional Cooperation State Minister
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ndustry, Commerce and ITourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani yesterday Minister Al Zayani held a phone call with Sri Lan- kan State Minister of Regional including easy procedures to Cooperation Tharaka Balasur- boost the economic sector and iya as they discussed ways to attract more investments and bolster cooperation between value-added mega projects, the two countries. he said. Al Zayani highlighted Bah- They also discussed areas Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani yesterday met Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Consular and rain’s distinguished economic of joint cooperation in many through video conference the Ambassador-Designate of Brazil to the Kingdom Administrative Affairs, Ambassador Tawfeeq Ahmed Al Mansoor, met capabilities, which entitled it sectors, particularly entrepre- of Bahrain, residing in Kuwait, Francisco Holanda. The meeting was also virtually yesterday with the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to be a favourable destination neurship and small and medi- attended by the Ministry’s Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Dr Shaikh to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Rami Saleh Al Adwan, in the presence of Chief of for regional and international um-sized enterprises (SMEs). Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and the Head of the Americas Affairs Sector, the Arab Affairs Sector, Ahmed Mohammed Al Tarifi. During the meeting, they investors. Topics related to the tour- Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa. The two sides expressed their stressed the depth of strong fraternal relations between Bahrain and Jordan, This is the fruitful outcome ism sector and other issues pride in the course of the distinct friendly relations between Bahrain and in light of the constant keenness of the two countries on developing bilateral of the successful policies of mutual interest were also Brazil, which are based on mutual respect. They also stressed the desire to relations. They also reviewed a number of topics of common concern as well adopted by the government, discussed. consolidate bilateral cooperation relations and further develop them. as ways to promote joint cooperation.
Foreign Minister receives IISS-Middle East Executive Director Interior Minister receives British Ambassador
Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani yasterday received in his office at the Ministry Executive Director of the International Institute for Minister of Interior, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, received Strategic Studies in the Middle East (IISS-Middle East), Sir Tom Beckett. They discussed joint efforts of the Foreign Ministry and IISS-Middle East to organise the yesterday British Ambassador to Bahrain Roderick Drummond. They reviewed Manama Dialogue conference, which is hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain every year, and the necessary preparations to hold it at the highest standards. bilateral relations and issues of common interest. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 03 Water and electricity projects worth $1.53b They are aimed at upgrading power supply systems across Bahrain and sustaining economic growth
in Bahrain. Deputy Prime The 220- and 66-kilovolt elec- • tricity transmission network de- Minister chairs velopment project for housing Ministerial Committee “We have the right to be proud projects - (Phase Two) at a cost meeting of $200 million (52% completed). of the EWA high The construction of electric- completion rates of EWA planning and ity transmission stations for Al • 78% as an average Ramli housing project at a cost implementing various of implementing of $50 million (55% completed). strategic projects its projects within The infrastructure develop- the current ment project on Hawar Islands TDT | Manama at a cost of $193 million (40% government completed). It aims to provide programme until Hawar Islands region with the ore than $1.53 billion May.” electricity it needs for future worth projects have – DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SHAIKH urban development and all vital Mbeen implemented in KHALID BIN ABDULLA AL KHALIFA facilities on the islands. the Kingdom of Bahrain during The ongoing East Hidd water transmission networks project The project to construct a wa- the past decade, and more are ter distribution station for the underway, to boost the water through strategic projects, es- ecutive Officer Shaikh Nawaf energy reaches all regions of the Development Project at a cost of Ramli housing project at a cost and electricity services. pecially in the electricity and bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa and the Kingdom and that it is regularly $740 million (Completed). of $30 million. The project is This was emphasised by Dep- water areas. personnel for their efforts to and sustainably supplied with Others include the following: 30% completed and is expected uty Prime Minister and Ministe- The government’s belief in implement the government’s this vital service to meet the cur- A 220-kV electricity transmis- to be finished in 2023. rial Committee for Development the importance of electricity programme for the 2019-2022 rent and future needs of the resi- sion network development pro- The project to develop water and Infrastructure Projects and water as sources of energy, related to the development of dential, investment, commercial, ject (Phase 1) at a cost of $200 transmission networks in Sal- Chairman Shaikh Khalid bin and the backbone of services for electricity and water networks. industrial and other sectors. million (96% completed). man Town, Khalifa Town and Abdulla Al Khalifa as he chaired various sectors, prompted it to The programme is aimed at se- “We have the right to be proud It is scheduled to be complet- East Hidd at a cost of $70 mil- the Ministerial Committee for instruct EWA to plan and imple- curing a supportive environment of the EWA high completion rates ed in 2021 and aims to develop lion. Started in 2021, it is expect- Development and Infrastructure ment quality projects. for sustainable development, en- of 78% as an average of imple- the 220- and 66-kV electrical ed to be completed in 2023. It is Projects meeting. EWA Minister Wael bin Nasser hancing the readiness of energy menting its projects within the transmission network to meet currently 30% completed. Shaikh Khalid said Bahrain’s Al Mubarak briefed the meeting and water infrastructure, and current government programme the growing demand for elec- The project to develop a wa- positive and rapid economic on the projects to develop the raising the efficiency and sustain- until May,” he said. tricity and the transmission of ter transmission network (Bu- growth has been accompanied electricity and water networks. ability of the services provided. Projects reviewed during the electrical energy generated from saiteen and Juffair) at a cost of by a strong drive to provide Shaikh Khalid thanked Al Shaikh Khalid said the EWA meeting include the 400 kV Elec- power plants to industrial, com- $50 million. It was completed high-standard infrastructure Mubarak and EWA Chief Ex- projects also aim to ensure that tricity Transmission Network mercial and residential centers in 2020.
Private sector’s unity key to Woman on trial GCC economic growth: Nass for marrying Largest central solar energy three men TDT | Manama system project deal signed
n Arab woman, in her It will provide A30s, is standing trial • for getting married to three clean energy for men, all of whom were The Bahrain Mall friends, simultaneously, the High Criminal Court heard. TDT | Manama The woman managed to deceive the three friends, who believed that she was ajid Al Futtaim Company single and convinced them Mand Yellow Door Energy to get married to her. Company signed an agreement According to court files, all virtually to install the largest the three victims paid a dow- central solar energy system ry worth a combined total with a maximum production of BD4,500, and the woman capacity of 6.2 megawatts to embezzled the money. provide clean energy for The Nass with officials of GCC chambers and federations of chambers The woman was able to fool Bahrain Mall. them after she forged her per- It is under the patronage of An artist’s impression of the project TDT | Manama market. sonal information providing a Sustainable Energy Authority The event was attended by different identity to each vic- (SEA) President Dr Abdulhus- Board Mahmood Al Aradi and ment the National Renewable nifying efforts of the Gulf GCC’s Secretary General Dr tim. She stayed with her first sein bin Ali Mirza. a number of experts from the Energy Plan by encouraging UCooperation Council pri- Nayef Al Hajraf and the chair- victim for four months, during The event was attended by Sustainable Energy Authority the use of clean energy and re- vate sector and aligning them men of GCC member chambers which she tied the knot with Chief Sustainability Officer at (SEA) and representatives of duce electricity consumption to the vision of their leaders and federations of chambers, the second victim. Majid Al Futtaim Holding Ibra- Majid Al Futtaim, Carrefour costs, in addition to reducing are important to reinforce in the presence of the Secre- The woman told the Pub- him Al Zu’bi, Carrefour Bahrain Bahrain and Yellow Door En- the carbon footprint of build- regional and international tary-General of the Federation lic Prosecution that she was Director at Majid Al Futtaim ergy. ings and major commercial economic standing and com- of GCC Chambers Dr Saud Al a divorcee when she married Retail Jerome Eckel, Chief It is considered a pioneering facilities, thus contributing in petitiveness and enable the Meshari. each one of them, but such Commercial Officer at Yellow project and a great initiative for achieving national goals relat- GCC to withstand threats and Commencing the meeting, allegations were deemed un- Door Energy Rory McCarthy, the private sector to support ed to renewable and sustaina- fluctuations. Dr Al Hajraf stressed on the true following investigation. CIO of Economic Development the national efforts to imple- ble energy resources. This was emphasised by importance of consolidating Bahrain Chamber of Com - efforts and focusing on achiev- merce and Industry ( BCCI) ing long-term strategic goals chairman Sameer Nass yester- that serve the aspiration of the RBAF participates in 25th meeting of GCC Air Armed Forces day during a keynote address GCC member states of achiev- at the 131st board meeting of ing economic integration such the Union of Arab Chambers as the GCC common market, in Dubai. customs union, and the GCC Nass, also chairman of the railway as endorsed by the Bahrain Chamber Chairman of leaders during the late Summit the Federation of GCC Cham- of Sultan Qaboos and Shaikh bers, stressed the vital role of Sabah held in Al Ula, Kingdom the private sector in shaping of Saudi Arabia. GCC’s common economic de- Dr Al Hajraf underlined cisions and laying the founda- the importance of encourag- tion of the region’s economic ing and supporting Small and integration in translation to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) the GCC leaders’ aspiration. as they constitute a key com- He also underlined the im- ponent of the economy of the portance of achieving food region and contribute to en- Commander of the Royal Bahrain Air Force (RBAF) Air Vice-Marshal Shaikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Khalifa participated virtually in the 25th GCC Air Force and Air security for the region and hancing the region’s economic Defense Commanders of the Armed Forces. The meeting reviewed a number of topics related to joint military action among the GCC states regarding the air force and launching the GCC common diversity and vigour. air defense, and ways to enhance military cooperation. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 04 ‘Spoiled and expired’ food products seized More than 94,000 kept in two warehouses in Hamala and Juffair; Public Prosecution issues order to destroy them at Askar landfill
Individuals behind business• operation slapped with jail terms and fines, and ordered to be deported
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uge quantities of spoiled, adulterated and Hexpired food products were seized and destroyed at the Askar landfill in a success- ful crackdown on commercial fraud. The move came following a decision issued by the Public Prosecution assigning the Min- istry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism to destroy more than An inspection team at a Hamala warehouse before the spoiled food products were disposed at the Askar landfill 94,000 unsafe items that were stored in two warehouses, in Ministry and Municipality of the terms and fines ranging from make them appear safe and fit Hamala and Juffair. Southern Region. BD2,000 to BD5,000, as well as for public consumption. The Ministry’s Inspection De- Assistant Undersecretary for deportation. Transporting and destroying partment officials carried out Control and Resources Abdu- According to court files, the the goods required great efforts the process of confiscating and laziz Muhammad Al Ashraf said validity dates of the “spoiled, due to the huge quantities and disposing them in coordination that the court had slapped those adulterated and expired” food poor storage. The main ware- with competent authorities from individuals who are involved in products were deliberately al- house in Hamala stores more the Interior Ministry, Health the business operation with jail tered to extend shelf life and than 80,000 expired products
According to court files, 14,000 the validity dates of the of 80 brands. praise to the Public Prosecution Expired products such as “spoiled, adulterated A warehouse in Juffair keeps specialists for their diligent fol- rice, lentils, chickpeas, and expired” food prod- around 14,000 expired products low-up and continuous support, black pepper, turmeric, ucts were deliberately such as rice, lentils, chickpeas, and to the Interior and Health pickles, tomato paste, altered to extend shelf black pepper, turmeric, pickles, Ministries for their cooperation grape leaves, corn and life and make them tomato paste, grape leaves, corn in cracking down on any type of KNOW WHAT coconut powder, among appear safe and fit for and coconut powder, among commercial fraud that affects others, were stored in a public consumption. others. the security and health of peo- warehouse in Juffair The Assistant Undersecre- ple, and in taking all legal meas- tary expressed his thanks and ures against violators.
Bahrain takes part in remote New traffic light installed on northern Shaikh Zayed Road OIC preparatory meeting Isa Town and solve the traffic The project will jams in front of the Driving • School and Bahrain National ensure a consistent Stadium. flow of traffic and The total value of the project make the roads safer is BD23,400,000, funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Develop- TDT | Manama ment. First phase of work on the traffic light within the Shai- kh Zayed Road development he Ministry of Works, Mu- project started in August 2019. Tnicipalities Affairs and Ur- The first part was opened on ban Planning has opened a new 16 December Street according traffic light on the northern to the time plan in November Dr Shaikha Rana at the online meeting Shaikh Zayed Road at its inter- 2020, while the second part section with Street 8. was opened last February. TDT | Manama Dr Shaikha Rana, who is It is one of the important The new traffic light at the intersection The traffic light on the same also the Deputy Chairperson strategic development projects tery for transporting traffic Salman Street to Manama and street with the southern in - of the Higher Education Board on the main road network in from the villages of Aali and vice versa. tersection of the Al Ramli en- igher Education Coun- of Trustees, voiced appreci- the Kingdom. Salmabad and Madinat Zayed The project will ease access trance was also opened early Hcil Secretary General Dr ation for participating in the It represents the main ar - towards Shaikh Khalifa bin to the educational district in this month. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Daij preparatory meeting, which re- Al Khalifa participated yester- flects Bahrain’s support to OIC’s day in the preparatory meeting continuous efforts to boost for the second summit of the relations among the member Organisation of Islamic Coop- states and promote cooperation Inmate dies of COVID at SMC Capital Municipality official eration (OIC) which is set to between the organisation and TDT | Manama be hosted by the UAE on June the world. visits Manama Central Market 16 under the theme “Science, She praised OIC’s keenness to 48-year-old male inmate died of coronavirus TDT | Manama Technology and Innovation: enhance cooperation between A( COVID-19) yesterday at Salmaniya Medical Com- Opening New Prospects”. the member states in science plex (SMC). The preparatory meeting, and technology given their role Hussein Ahmed Issa Barakat was being treated at he Director General of the which will continue today, cast in ensuring sustainable devel- SMC under the supervision and care of the Health TCapital Municipality, Eng. light on the proposal of the Or- opment. Ministry. His condition required his placement on a Muhammad Saad Al Sahli, made ganisation of Islamic Coopera- She also affirmed the impor- respirator in recent days. an inspection visit to the Manama tion’s Standing Committee on tance of sharing experiences A review of the deceased’s medical records has Central Market to make sure the Scientific and Technological and bolstering cooperation be- confirmed that he was vaccinated in February and precautionary measures against the Eng Al Sahli during his visit Cooperation for the promotion tween the organisation’s higher March this year. coronavirus (COVID-19) are being to implementing precautionary and and cooperation of science and education establishments and In accordance with COVID-19 procedures for followed strictly, and the smooth preventive measures to prevent the technology activities among well-reputed international uni- inmates, the deceased was isolated following a pos- flow of commercial activities in its spread of the virus, with the aim of the OIC member states (COM- versities to establish fruitful ac- itive COVID-19 test and placed under the care of the various sections. sustaining service provision at the STECH). ademic and research partner- Ministry prior to his transfer to the SMC on 29 May. Al Sahli said that the Municipali- Manama Central Market. It also reviewed and ap - ships. Dr Shaikha Rana wished The deceased was in regular contact with his fam- ty is keen to continue operating the During the visit, Al Sahli listened proved the concluding docu- the second summit on science ily throughout his illness, via video and voice calls. Manama Central Market and the to a number of traders and inves- ment of OIC’s second summit and technology every success The General Directorate of Reformation and Re- rest of the markets in accordance tors who promised to adhere to on science and technology as in achieving forecast goals and habilitation expressed its sincere condolences to the with the regulatory requirements. the health protocols for the safety well as preparations for the enhancing joint cooperation family and friends of the deceased. The Municipality is committed of everyone. summit. among OIC member states. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 05
Alba scoops best corporate United Insurance joins project for new BIBF building in Bahrain Bay governance award TDT | Manama TDT | Manama he United Insurance Company announced luminium Bahrain yester- joining hands with the Aday announced receiving TBahrain Institute of Banking & the ‘Best Corporate Govern- Finance as part of a corporate ance Award’ in Bahrain by Eth- sponsorship project within the ical Boardroom for 2021. BIBF new building in Bahrain The Ethical Boardroom Cor- Bay. porate Governance Awards The agreement sees a study recognise companies for their hall named after the Unit - exceptional leadership in gov- ed Insurance Company at the ernance to include gender di- BIBF’s new state-of-the-art versity. Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al building, with an expected in- Commenting on the Award, Khalifa auguration later this year to Alba’s Chairman of the Board serve the training needs of the Officials during the deal signing of Directors, Shaikh Daij bin vision, mission and values.” financial sector in Bahrain and Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, As a dual-listed company beyond. generations, with specialised pivotal stage in the journey of whole.” said: “Corporate Governance both on Bahrain Bourse and On this occasion, the Manager skills to continue advancing the human capital development, The construction of the is about the way we do busi- London Stock Exchange, Alba of United Insurance Company, Insurance sector in Bahrain.” providing the right training in- BIBF’s new landmark, which ness in Alba, incorporating it operates in line with a set of Maysa Al Kooheji, stated, “This On his part, BIBF Director, Dr frastructure for learners to sup- commenced last year, has a total in every business activity we Board-approved Corporate initiative comes in line with our Ahmed Al Shaikh said, “This port various sectors in Bahrain structural area of 25,000 square have, and this award is a state- Governance principles in vision to prepare well-educated national project represents a and the national economy as a meters. ment that our people partic- line with The Code of Bah - ipation is the essence of our rain (2018) and is monitored strong governance. Environ- by Alba’s Board Nomination, ment, Social and Corporate Remuneration and Corporate Governance (ESG) matters sit Governance Committee. at the top of Alba’s Board and Alba will release the fifth Management priorities and edition of its Sustainability Musk, Bezos, other billionaires ESG is fully integrated into our Report by the end of Q2 2021.
BDB continues to avoid US income taxes: report the most,” the article said. support SME Sector The bombshell The Treasury Department TDT | Manama • and other authorities are inves- report showed Amazon tigating the release of the tax Chairman Jeff Bezos returns. ahrain Development Bank, paid no income tax “The unauthorised disclosure Ba specialist Bank for Small in 2007 and 2011, of confidential government in- and Medium Enterprises, em- formation is illegal,” Treasury phasized its commitment to while Tesla chief Elon spokeswoman Lily Adams told continue supporting the SME Musk avoided all AFP. sector on the path to recovery payments in 2018 The issue has been referred from the global pandemic. to Treasury’s inspector general, The bank announced that ProPublica says as well as the FBI and federal during the first quarter of prosecutors in Washington, “all the• billionaires did ProPublica says it has seen the tax returns of some of the world’s richest 2021 that it has extended 153 people, including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett. of whom have independent au- financing facilities to new and nothing illegal in thority to investigate.” existing SMEs. These facilities, their tax declarations, avoided all payments in 2018. a global minimum corporate tax Bezos in 2011 reported that totalling BD 6.09 million, are Sanjeev Paul but employed tax- Some of the richest Ameri- rate of at least 15 percent, one his investment losses exceeded poised to facilitate the creation the long term. cans “pay little in income tax of several tax proposals aimed his income, meaning he could of 100 new jobs. Included in Commenting on the perfor- avoidance strategies compared to their massive at ensuring profitable multina- report a loss for the year. He also this are facilities totalling BD mance, Sanjeev Paul, Group “beyond the reach of wealth -- sometimes, even noth- tionals pay their fair share. received a $4,000 tax credit for 371k under the “BDB-Riyadat Chief Executive Officer of BDB ordinary people.” ing,” said ProPublica, which did Other efforts include Dem- his children that year, according Scheme” to support wom - Group, said: “The pandemic not disclose how it obtained the ocratic Senator Elizabeth to the report. en-owned enterprises. Addi- has had a significant negative The report comes confidential tax data. Warren’s initiative to tax the Queries to staff for Bezos, tionally, the bank provided fa- impact on all businesses. The • Others who paid nothing to super-wealthy, including the Musk, Bloomberg, Icahn and cilities totalling BD 157k under impact has been especially se- days after G7 finance the Internal Revenue Service value of their stock holdings and Soros did not garner an imme- the Fisheries & Agriculture vere for SMEs, which tend to ministers endorsed in some years included news homes, rather than focusing on diate comment. Scheme. be the most vulnerable. With a global minimum industry billionaire and former income alone. A spokesman for Soros told In line with Central Bank of the support of its various corporate tax rate of New York City mayor Michael “Our tax system is rigged ProPublica that Soros did not Bahrain directives, the bank stakeholders, BDB continues at least 15 percent Bloomberg, activist investor for billionaires who don’t owe taxes between 2016 and also said it deferred payment to strive to support SMEs and billionaire Carl Icahn, and phi- make their fortunes through 2018 because his investments instalments falling due from entrepreneurs to weather this lanthropist and financial giant income, like working families lost money, however, he sup- January 1, 2021, to June 30, difficult environment”. AFP News George Soros. do,” Warren said as she pub - ports higher taxes for the 2021, for all eligible applicants “The group was quick to ProPublica says the billion- lished the ProPublica article on wealthy -- something he has of this programme. respond to changing market everal of the richest Amer- aires did nothing illegal in their Twitter. spoken about publicly. The bank reported a net and customer needs and is icans have paid zero in - tax declarations, but employed “It is time for a #WealthTax in Bloomberg and Icahn told the profit for Q1 2021 of BD 301k fast-tracking its digital trans- Scome tax in some years, tax-avoidance strategies “be- America to make the ultra-rich publication they had paid all and maintains a healthy Cap- formation strategy, which is according to an investigative yond the reach of ordinary peo- finally pay their fair share.” taxes they owed. ital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of expecting completion during report published Tuesday that ple.” ProPublica found that the 62.45%. The bank also an - 2021. 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Reuters bitcoin for its potential to help Salvadorans living abroad to l Salvador has become the send remittances back home, Efirst country in the world while saying the U.S. dollar to adopt bitcoin as legal ten- will also continue as legal ten- Biden embarks on 8-day trip to Europe der after Congress approved der. Reuters President Nayib Bukele’s pro- “It will bring financial in- lationships with major allies published in the Washington posal to embrace the crypto- clusion, investment, tourism, S President Joe Biden de- who grew disenchanted with Post. currency. innovation and economic de- Uparts for Britain on Wednes- then-President Donald Trump’s His summit with Russian With 62 out of 84 possible velopment for our country,” day on his first trip abroad since trade tariffs and withdrawal President Vladimir Putin on votes, lawmakers voted in fa- Bukele said in a tweet shortly taking office, an eight-day mis- from international treaties. June 16 in Geneva is the cap - vour of the move to create a before the vote in Congress, sion to rebuild trans-Atlantic “Will the democratic alliances stone to the trip, an opportunity law to adopt bitcoin, despite which is controlled by his par- ties strained during the Trump and institutions that shaped so to raise US concerns directly concern about the potential ty and allies. era and to reframe relations much of the last century prove with Putin about ransomware impact on El Salvador’s pro- The use of bitcoin will be with Russia. their capacity against mod - attacks emanating from Russia, gram with the International optional for individuals and The trip represents a test ern-day threats and adversar- Moscow’s aggression against Monetary Fund. would not bring risks to users, of the Democratic president’s ies? I believe the answer is yes. have the chance to prove it,” Ukraine and a host of other is- Bukele has touted the use of Bukele said. ability to manage and repair re- And this week in Europe, we Biden said in an opinion article sues. SUCCESS USUALLY COMES TO TODAY 1786 1963 1977 2003 QUOTE THOSE WHO ARE TOO BUSY TO BE IN OF THE LOOKING FOR IT A landslide dam on the Dadu Riv- US Equal Pay Act signed into law Apple Computer ships its first Apple II The Spirit Rover is DAY HISTORY er caused by earthquake ten days by President John F. Kennedy computers launched, beginning HENRY DAVID THOREAU earlier collapses, killing 100,000 NASA’s Mars Exploration THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 in the Sichuan province of China Rover mission
News in brief UAE bars entry for UK govt slams Three killed in Russian travellers from u President Joko Widodo students said on Wednesday he COVID-19 ward blaze, Zambia, DR Congo, hoped Indonesia’s COVID-19 Man held over Macron slapping was TOP Uganda for ditching vaccination rollout will hit official blames ventilator one million shots a day by Reuters ‘colonial’ queen July, as authorities opened up TWEETS4 inoculations to anyone aged over he United Arab Emir- portrait 18 in Jakarta to contain increased Tates will suspend entry medieval martial arts enthusiast transmission in the capital. Health for travellers coming from officials in the world’s fourth most populous Indonesia Zambia, the Democratic Re- 01 country, which aims to vaccinate 181.5 million aims to speed up public of Congo and Uganda people by next year, are trying to speed up starting June 11, as part of the rollout after facing some supply issues. vaccinations as efforts to contain the spread During a visit to Depok, south of Jakarta, the Jakarta opens to of the coronavirus, the state president said he wanted vaccinations to hit news agency WAM said yes- a targeted 700,000 doses a day this month over 18s terday. and then rise again. ere is an interest- u Gunmen shot dead 10 Afghans working for the Hing opportunity for international demining organisation the Halo Trust in an attack on youngsters to harness their writing skills and Gunmen their camp in the north Malaysia king of the country, Halo also contribute to India’s kill at least A view shows firefighting vehicles following an accident at a hospital in the meets politicians as intellectual discourse. said yesterday. Halo did city of Ryazan, Russia 10 Afghans not attribute blame for discontent rumbles Know more... https:// innovateindia.mygov.in/ working for Tuesday’s attack, saying London (AFP) mine-clearing only that an “unknown Reuters treating COVID-19 patients. over virus crisis yuva/ agency armed group” carried it out. Afghan officials blamed it The region’s governor, Reuters @narendramodi on Taliban insurgents. Reuters had earlier erroneously hree people were killed Nikolai Lyubimov, told state he UK government has reported that Halo had said the Taliban were responsible for the killings. Tyesterday in a blaze that television that a ventilator in alaysia’s king started Tcriticised graduate broke out at a Russian hospi- the ward had overheated and a series of meetings students at the University u One of the top universities in China is under fire for using M 02 tal treating patients with COV- caught fire, the Interfax news with leaders of political par- of Oxford who removed a women to lure applicants in a sexually suggestive online ID-19, the authorities said, with agency reported. ties on Wednesday, amid Still images taken from a video show a man, later identified as 28--year-old Damien Tarel, slaps French President Emmanuel Macron in the face during a visit in Tain-L’Hermitage, France portrait of Queen Elizabeth advertisement, one official suggesting a faulty Nurses attempted to extin- public discontent over the II, claiming it represented with critics Top Chinese university under ventilator was to blame. guish the blaze, but were un- government’s handling of face ran a club for enthusiasts a year before the next presiden- assault against a public official it’s democracy itself that is threat- a colonial past that many saying the college Since the start of the pan- successful in doing so, with a coronavirus crisis that of medieval swordsmanship and tial election, was hit on Tuesday carries a maximum sentence of ened.” found offensive. is objectifying women. fire for using sex A police source demic, Russia has reported some of them sustaining se- has forced the nation into a • had no previous criminal record, during a walkabout in southern three years in jail and a 45,000 The move comes as stu- Nanjing University to sell school several fires at intensive care vere burns, the governor said. third lockdown. identified the suspect as sources close to the investigation France as he greeted a small euro fine. dents across the country (NJU) posted the units that doctors said were The Investigative Com - Prime Minister Muhyid- 28-year-old Damien Tarel said on Wednesday. crowd of onlookers. Tarel managed a local club of BETTER have played a leading role advertisement on Weibo on Monday, the first day of the gaokao exams, China’s caused by malfunctioning ven- mittee, which probes major din Yassin’s administration A police source identified the Tarel, dressed in a khaki T-shirt, martial arts enthusiasts focused in protests against histori- nequal vaccine dis- national college entrance tests. The advertisement featured six photos of current tilators used to treat patients crimes, said it had opened a imposed strict COVID-19 Macron was on a tour suspect as 28-year-old Damien then shouted “Down with Macro- on the practice of historical Euro- cal figures with links to the Utribution risks mu- students holding up signs in front of different parts of the campus. Two of the severely ill with the virus. criminal case to determine measures from June 1-14 to • Tarel. He is under investigation nia” and “Montjoie Saint Denis”, pean martial arts, including tradi- British empire or slavery. tations forming and pro- photos attracted the most criticism. One included a pretty woman holding up to take the pulse of the KNOW The fire broke out in the whether the fire had been address a surge in infections for assault against a public offi- the battle cry of the French army tional swordsmanship. The queen “has become longing the # COVID19 a sign that read, “Do you want to live at the library with me, from morning till early hours of Wednesday at a caused by negligence. It said and deaths, on top of an on- country before the next cial, the local prosecutor said. when the country was a mon - Macron said he had not feared the latest victim of cancel pandemic. @G7 and all night?” and the other said, “Do you want me to become part of your youth? hospital in the city of Ryazan, the investigation was consid- going national emergency presidential election Macron, who has been on a tour archy. for his safety, and continued shak- culture”, or ostracism of governments must co- u A US pharmacist has been jailed for three years after Macron has been targetted before some 180 kilometres (112 ering different possible causes to curb the spread of the to take the pulse of the country A source close to the investiga- ing hands with members of the by disenchanted citizens. In 2016, those whose opinions are operate on vaccine roll- pleading guilty to tampering with hundreds of Moderna coronavirus miles) from Moscow, in a ward of the blaze. disease. Reuters after the pandemic and less than tion described him as someone public after he was struck. when he was economy minister, he deemed unacceptable, the out and breaking down vaccines, the Justice Department said on Tuesday. Steven R. Brandenburg, 46, But those have led to Macron said he had not feared who was “a bit lost, a bit geeky, a In an interview with the Dau- was pelted with eggs by hardleft right-leaning Daily Tele- vaccine trade barriers in “purposefully removed” vaccine vials from their refrigerator unit even though public frustration over a bit of a gamer”. phine Libere newspaper after the trade unionists over labour reforms graph wrote on Wednesday. order to simultaneously they must be stored at a certain temperature until used, court documents perceived slow rollout of he man alleged to have for his safety, and continued Tarel and a second man were incident, Macron said: “You can- Graduate students at suppress the virus. http:// shaking hands with members of and two years later was left shaken said. The pharmacist was also ordered to pay $83,800 in compensation to the vaccinations, haphazard slapped French President still in police custody yesterday, not have violence, or hate, either after he was heckled by anti- Magdalen College took bit.ly/ukg721 #VaccinEq- Wisconsin hospital where Iraq releases Iran-aligned the public after he was struck. US pharmacist policymaking and uneven TEmmanuel Macron in the the source added. The charge of in speech or actions. Otherwise, government protesters. down the colourised print uity #G7UK jailed for 3 years he worked. He removed the enforcement of coronavirus of the queen from their rec- @DrTedros vials on two overnight shifts commander arrested on curbs that critics say royalty reation room after a major- after tampering in December, leaving them with Covid vaccines and elites have been allowed ity vote, because “for some 03 outside for hours before terror charges to skirt. Havana Zoo introduces Yanek, a students, depictions of the returning them to be used on Opposition leader Anwar Israel appeals to Britain’s Prince monarch and the British recipients the following day. A total of 57 people received vaccines with the vials Ibrahim, who spent an hour rare white tiger, Cuba’s first monarchy represent re- that Brandenburg had tampered with, the Justice Department statement said. on Wednesday with King Reuters cent colonial history”, The Al-Sultan Abdullah, said Charles over terminally-ill Israeli girl Times reported. the national emergency has Education Secretary Reuters | Jerusalem COVID-1:9 Countries worst affected done more harm than good. that could extend her life and have Havana zoo has intro- Gavin Williamson react- made arrangements for her safe duced the country’s ed angrily Tuesday night, limate risks keep Country Total cases Total A rising - we must act deaths Global tally srael’s president appealed to transfer and continued treatment first-ever white Bengal ti- calling the move “simply C IPrince Charles yesterday to in Israel,” Rivlin wrote. ger, a rare type not known absurd”. decisively. With control 1 USA 34,242,866 613,052 help bring to Israel a 2-year-old “It would be a tragedy if these to exist in the wild. “She is the head of state over 35 trillion USD of as- sets, insurance is a major 2 India 29,089,069 353,557 174,822,809 Israeli girl with a serious brain parents’ wishes could not be ac- Mother Fiona gave birth and a symbol of what is best injury, after the High Court in commodated in a way that re - to four cubs -- including about the UK,” he tweeted. player in the global econ- 3 Brazil 17,038,260 477,307 Deaths London ruled that her life-sus- spects both the law and their reli- white tiger Yanek -- at the Hanging portraits of the omy. Today I called on taining care in a British hospital gious beliefs.” National Zoo of Cuba in queen is not customary in the insurance sector to 4 France 5,719,937 110,137 be withdrawn. Israel’s health minister ap - March; but only now, it said, state educational institu- direct their investments 5 Turkey 5,300,236 48,341 3,764,741 The family of Alta Fixsler say pealed to Britain’s government are the cubs independent tions, but some colleges at towards climate solu- their Ultra-Orthodox Jewish faith last week on the family’s behalf to enough to be presented to Cambridge and Oxford uni- tions, not pollution. 6 Russia 5,156,250 124,895 Recovered: means they cannot agree with say that Israel wished to take her the public as they play and versities have portraits on @antonioguterres 7 UK 4,528,442 127,854 any course of action that would in for treatment. swim in their special zoo display. Qasim Muslih, who commands the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) is seen An Israeli father asks for his critically 8 Italy 4,235,592 126,690 158,276,479 bring her death any closer. They Alta’s father, Avraham Fixsler, pool. “It was decided that 04 after being released in Kerbala, Iraq have sought to appeal the May ill daughter to be sent to Israel, in said he had Israeli doctors who “We are very happy that the room should be a wel- Manchester 9 Argentina 4,008,771 82,667 28 ruling. were willing to come to Manches- a white tiger has been born in Cuba; it is the first time that coming, neutral place for New cases Malaysia’s King, Al-Sultan alysts said it was because of In its decision, the court found President Reuvin Rivlin urged ter, where she is in hospital, and this has happened,” said the animals’ caretaker Angel Cordero. all members, regardless of 10 Germany 3,712,595 90,084 Reuters Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al- Muslih’s alleged involvement Mustafa Billah Shah, inspects an that no action could improve Al- Charles, the heir to the British give the family their options for They were also the first tiger cubs born on Cuban soil in more background, demograph- 11 Spain 3,711,027 80,309 +87,125 in the killing of peaceful honour guard during the 62nd ta’s condition and that the transfer throne, to help to fulfill Alta’s par- treating her. than 20 years. ic, or views,” said Matthew 12 Colombia 3,611,602 92,923 New deaths raq has released an Iran- pro-democracy activists. Merdeka Day (Independence procedure itself could cause her ents’ request to bring her to Israel. “We believe she is not suffering Along with Yanek, Fiona and fellow Bengal tiger Garfield Katzman, head of the Mid- Ialigned militia commander Prime Minister Mustafa Day) celebrations in Putrajaya, suffering. “Their religious beliefs directly and we want to have the right to are the proud parents of sisters Melissa and Gaby, and brother dle Common Room com- 13 Iran 2,990,714 81,519 arrested in May on terror - al-Kadhimi has placed him- Malaysia In a letter on Wednesday, Israeli oppose ceasing medical treatment keep her,” he said. Miguel. mittee at Magdalen. ay global temps 14 +2,159 ism-related charges after au- self publicly in opposition to Mare out for the @ thorities found insufficient Iran-backed militias and par- CopernicusECMWF ERA5 Figures as of closing evidence against him, in the ties, and Muslih’s arrest was a dataset. It was the 5th Middle East latest blow to government at- major attempt to rein in their warmest May on record, Country Total new Total New Total Active tempts to rein in armed groups. power. Elephants in India tested for coronavirus after rare lion’s death after 2020, 2016, 2017, cases cases deaths Deaths recovered cases Security forces arrested Qa- His release without prosecu- and 2019. May tempera- sim Muslih, an Iran-aligned tion is a blow to those efforts AFP | Coimbatore, India tures have risen around paramilitary leader who oper- and one of a number of unsuc- “After lions in Vandalur Zoo tested positive for Covid-19, serve. They also inserted swabs into the elephants’ rectums. 0.7C in the past 40 years, Egypt 269,527 15,437 197,832 56,258 ates mostly in Iraq’s western cessful attempts to crack down wenty-eight elephants have been tested for Covid-19 at a we were asked to test the camp elephants as a precautionary The results are expected to arrive in a week. and was 1.2C above the Saudi 461,242 +1,274 7,503 +15 443,810 9,929 Anbar province and is from the on armed groups. Tforest reserve in southern India, officials said yesterday, measure,” a forest ranger at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the “The animals had no symptoms, it was just as a precau- temperatures of the late Arabia southern holy city of Kerbala, The two most high-profile after the reported death of a rare Asiatic lion from the virus. south of Tamil Nadusaid yesterday. tion,” the ranger said. 1800s. on May 26. moves against Iran-backed In what is believed to be the first known death of an animal Nasal and anal samples were taken from 28 elephants, “There was no difficulty in taking the sample swabs them- @hausfath UAE 587,244 1,704 566,677 18,863 The military had said the factions - the arrest of Muslih in India from the coronavirus, a nine-year-old lioness at a including two calves, on Tuesday, and sent to the Indian selves as these are all trained elephants.” Kuwait 320,257 1,801 303,637 14,819 charges were terrorism-relat- in May and the detention in zoo in Chennai in Tamil Nadu state passed away in early Veterinary Research Institute in the northern state of Uttar Some 21 tigers in a zoo in the eastern state of Jharkhand ed but did not give details. June 2020 of fighters allegedly June, local media reported. Pradesh. The animals’ handlers lifted their trunks to collect underwent virus tests last week after a 10-year-old tiger with Disclaimer: (Views expressed Oman 228,579 +1,931 2,448 +14 206,844 19,287 Security officials said at the involved in rocket fire against The feline was among nine lions that had tested positive a sample from a nostril, according to video shared by the re- a fever died, local media reported. by columnists are personal and time the arrest was linked to U.S. targets - have each result- for the virus, including two who were in critical condition, \ Elephants at a reserve in southern India have been tested for The tiger had returned a negative rapid antigen test but need not necessarily reflect our Qatar 218,980 570 215,899 2,511 attacks on US forces stationed ed in no prosecutions and all Chennai’s The New Indian Express newspaper reported Covid-19 after a lion died of the virus officials said they were also awaiting results from an RT-PCR editorial stances) in Iraq. Some media and an- those arrested being released. last week. test, the Press Trust of India reported. SUCCESS USUALLY COMES TO TODAY 1786 1963 1977 2003 QUOTE THOSE WHO ARE TOO BUSY TO BE IN OF THE LOOKING FOR IT A landslide dam on the Dadu Riv- US Equal Pay Act signed into law Apple Computer ships its first Apple II The Spirit Rover is DAY HISTORY er caused by earthquake ten days by President John F. Kennedy computers launched, beginning HENRY DAVID THOREAU earlier collapses, killing 100,000 NASA’s Mars Exploration THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 in the Sichuan province of China Rover mission
News in brief UAE bars entry for UK govt slams Three killed in Russian travellers from u President Joko Widodo students said on Wednesday he COVID-19 ward blaze, Zambia, DR Congo, hoped Indonesia’s COVID-19 Man held over Macron slapping was TOP Uganda for ditching vaccination rollout will hit official blames ventilator one million shots a day by Reuters ‘colonial’ queen July, as authorities opened up TWEETS4 inoculations to anyone aged over he United Arab Emir- portrait 18 in Jakarta to contain increased Tates will suspend entry medieval martial arts enthusiast transmission in the capital. Health for travellers coming from officials in the world’s fourth most populous Indonesia Zambia, the Democratic Re- 01 country, which aims to vaccinate 181.5 million aims to speed up public of Congo and Uganda people by next year, are trying to speed up starting June 11, as part of the rollout after facing some supply issues. vaccinations as efforts to contain the spread During a visit to Depok, south of Jakarta, the Jakarta opens to of the coronavirus, the state president said he wanted vaccinations to hit news agency WAM said yes- a targeted 700,000 doses a day this month over 18s terday. and then rise again. ere is an interest- u Gunmen shot dead 10 Afghans working for the Hing opportunity for international demining organisation the Halo Trust in an attack on youngsters to harness their writing skills and Gunmen their camp in the north Malaysia king of the country, Halo also contribute to India’s kill at least A view shows firefighting vehicles following an accident at a hospital in the meets politicians as intellectual discourse. said yesterday. Halo did city of Ryazan, Russia 10 Afghans not attribute blame for discontent rumbles Know more... https:// innovateindia.mygov.in/ working for Tuesday’s attack, saying London (AFP) mine-clearing only that an “unknown Reuters treating COVID-19 patients. over virus crisis yuva/ agency armed group” carried it out. Afghan officials blamed it The region’s governor, Reuters @narendramodi on Taliban insurgents. Reuters had earlier erroneously hree people were killed Nikolai Lyubimov, told state he UK government has reported that Halo had said the Taliban were responsible for the killings. Tyesterday in a blaze that television that a ventilator in alaysia’s king started Tcriticised graduate broke out at a Russian hospi- the ward had overheated and a series of meetings students at the University u One of the top universities in China is under fire for using M 02 tal treating patients with COV- caught fire, the Interfax news with leaders of political par- of Oxford who removed a women to lure applicants in a sexually suggestive online ID-19, the authorities said, with agency reported. ties on Wednesday, amid Still images taken from a video show a man, later identified as 28--year-old Damien Tarel, slaps French President Emmanuel Macron in the face during a visit in Tain-L’Hermitage, France portrait of Queen Elizabeth advertisement, one official suggesting a faulty Nurses attempted to extin- public discontent over the II, claiming it represented with critics Top Chinese university under ventilator was to blame. guish the blaze, but were un- government’s handling of face ran a club for enthusiasts a year before the next presiden- assault against a public official it’s democracy itself that is threat- a colonial past that many saying the college Since the start of the pan- successful in doing so, with a coronavirus crisis that of medieval swordsmanship and tial election, was hit on Tuesday carries a maximum sentence of ened.” found offensive. is objectifying women. fire for using sex A police source demic, Russia has reported some of them sustaining se- has forced the nation into a • had no previous criminal record, during a walkabout in southern three years in jail and a 45,000 The move comes as stu- Nanjing University to sell school several fires at intensive care vere burns, the governor said. third lockdown. identified the suspect as sources close to the investigation France as he greeted a small euro fine. dents across the country (NJU) posted the units that doctors said were The Investigative Com - Prime Minister Muhyid- 28-year-old Damien Tarel said on Wednesday. crowd of onlookers. Tarel managed a local club of BETTER have played a leading role advertisement on Weibo on Monday, the first day of the gaokao exams, China’s caused by malfunctioning ven- mittee, which probes major din Yassin’s administration A police source identified the Tarel, dressed in a khaki T-shirt, martial arts enthusiasts focused in protests against histori- nequal vaccine dis- national college entrance tests. The advertisement featured six photos of current tilators used to treat patients crimes, said it had opened a imposed strict COVID-19 Macron was on a tour suspect as 28-year-old Damien then shouted “Down with Macro- on the practice of historical Euro- cal figures with links to the Utribution risks mu- students holding up signs in front of different parts of the campus. Two of the severely ill with the virus. criminal case to determine measures from June 1-14 to • Tarel. He is under investigation nia” and “Montjoie Saint Denis”, pean martial arts, including tradi- British empire or slavery. tations forming and pro- photos attracted the most criticism. One included a pretty woman holding up to take the pulse of the KNOW The fire broke out in the whether the fire had been address a surge in infections for assault against a public offi- the battle cry of the French army tional swordsmanship. The queen “has become longing the # COVID19 a sign that read, “Do you want to live at the library with me, from morning till early hours of Wednesday at a caused by negligence. It said and deaths, on top of an on- country before the next cial, the local prosecutor said. when the country was a mon - Macron said he had not feared the latest victim of cancel pandemic. @G7 and all night?” and the other said, “Do you want me to become part of your youth? hospital in the city of Ryazan, the investigation was consid- going national emergency presidential election Macron, who has been on a tour archy. for his safety, and continued shak- culture”, or ostracism of governments must co- u A US pharmacist has been jailed for three years after Macron has been targetted before some 180 kilometres (112 ering different possible causes to curb the spread of the to take the pulse of the country A source close to the investiga- ing hands with members of the by disenchanted citizens. In 2016, those whose opinions are operate on vaccine roll- pleading guilty to tampering with hundreds of Moderna coronavirus miles) from Moscow, in a ward of the blaze. disease. Reuters after the pandemic and less than tion described him as someone public after he was struck. when he was economy minister, he deemed unacceptable, the out and breaking down vaccines, the Justice Department said on Tuesday. Steven R. Brandenburg, 46, But those have led to Macron said he had not feared who was “a bit lost, a bit geeky, a In an interview with the Dau- was pelted with eggs by hardleft right-leaning Daily Tele- vaccine trade barriers in “purposefully removed” vaccine vials from their refrigerator unit even though public frustration over a bit of a gamer”. phine Libere newspaper after the trade unionists over labour reforms graph wrote on Wednesday. order to simultaneously they must be stored at a certain temperature until used, court documents perceived slow rollout of he man alleged to have for his safety, and continued Tarel and a second man were incident, Macron said: “You can- Graduate students at suppress the virus. http:// shaking hands with members of and two years later was left shaken said. The pharmacist was also ordered to pay $83,800 in compensation to the vaccinations, haphazard slapped French President still in police custody yesterday, not have violence, or hate, either after he was heckled by anti- Magdalen College took bit.ly/ukg721 #VaccinEq- Wisconsin hospital where Iraq releases Iran-aligned the public after he was struck. US pharmacist policymaking and uneven TEmmanuel Macron in the the source added. The charge of in speech or actions. Otherwise, government protesters. down the colourised print uity #G7UK jailed for 3 years he worked. He removed the enforcement of coronavirus of the queen from their rec- @DrTedros vials on two overnight shifts commander arrested on curbs that critics say royalty reation room after a major- after tampering in December, leaving them with Covid vaccines and elites have been allowed ity vote, because “for some 03 outside for hours before terror charges to skirt. Havana Zoo introduces Yanek, a students, depictions of the returning them to be used on Opposition leader Anwar Israel appeals to Britain’s Prince monarch and the British recipients the following day. A total of 57 people received vaccines with the vials Ibrahim, who spent an hour rare white tiger, Cuba’s first monarchy represent re- that Brandenburg had tampered with, the Justice Department statement said. on Wednesday with King Reuters cent colonial history”, The Al-Sultan Abdullah, said Charles over terminally-ill Israeli girl Times reported. the national emergency has Education Secretary Reuters | Jerusalem COVID-1:9 Countries worst affected done more harm than good. that could extend her life and have Havana zoo has intro- Gavin Williamson react- made arrangements for her safe duced the country’s ed angrily Tuesday night, limate risks keep Country Total cases Total A rising - we must act deaths Global tally srael’s president appealed to transfer and continued treatment first-ever white Bengal ti- calling the move “simply C IPrince Charles yesterday to in Israel,” Rivlin wrote. ger, a rare type not known absurd”. decisively. With control 1 USA 34,242,866 613,052 help bring to Israel a 2-year-old “It would be a tragedy if these to exist in the wild. “She is the head of state over 35 trillion USD of as- sets, insurance is a major 2 India 29,089,069 353,557 174,822,809 Israeli girl with a serious brain parents’ wishes could not be ac- Mother Fiona gave birth and a symbol of what is best injury, after the High Court in commodated in a way that re - to four cubs -- including about the UK,” he tweeted. player in the global econ- 3 Brazil 17,038,260 477,307 Deaths London ruled that her life-sus- spects both the law and their reli- white tiger Yanek -- at the Hanging portraits of the omy. Today I called on taining care in a British hospital gious beliefs.” National Zoo of Cuba in queen is not customary in the insurance sector to 4 France 5,719,937 110,137 be withdrawn. Israel’s health minister ap - March; but only now, it said, state educational institu- direct their investments 5 Turkey 5,300,236 48,341 3,764,741 The family of Alta Fixsler say pealed to Britain’s government are the cubs independent tions, but some colleges at towards climate solu- their Ultra-Orthodox Jewish faith last week on the family’s behalf to enough to be presented to Cambridge and Oxford uni- tions, not pollution. 6 Russia 5,156,250 124,895 Recovered: means they cannot agree with say that Israel wished to take her the public as they play and versities have portraits on @antonioguterres 7 UK 4,528,442 127,854 any course of action that would in for treatment. swim in their special zoo display. Qasim Muslih, who commands the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) is seen An Israeli father asks for his critically 8 Italy 4,235,592 126,690 158,276,479 bring her death any closer. They Alta’s father, Avraham Fixsler, pool. “It was decided that 04 after being released in Kerbala, Iraq have sought to appeal the May ill daughter to be sent to Israel, in said he had Israeli doctors who “We are very happy that the room should be a wel- Manchester 9 Argentina 4,008,771 82,667 28 ruling. were willing to come to Manches- a white tiger has been born in Cuba; it is the first time that coming, neutral place for New cases Malaysia’s King, Al-Sultan alysts said it was because of In its decision, the court found President Reuvin Rivlin urged ter, where she is in hospital, and this has happened,” said the animals’ caretaker Angel Cordero. all members, regardless of 10 Germany 3,712,595 90,084 Reuters Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al- Muslih’s alleged involvement Mustafa Billah Shah, inspects an that no action could improve Al- Charles, the heir to the British give the family their options for They were also the first tiger cubs born on Cuban soil in more background, demograph- 11 Spain 3,711,027 80,309 +87,125 in the killing of peaceful honour guard during the 62nd ta’s condition and that the transfer throne, to help to fulfill Alta’s par- treating her. than 20 years. ic, or views,” said Matthew 12 Colombia 3,611,602 92,923 New deaths raq has released an Iran- pro-democracy activists. Merdeka Day (Independence procedure itself could cause her ents’ request to bring her to Israel. “We believe she is not suffering Along with Yanek, Fiona and fellow Bengal tiger Garfield Katzman, head of the Mid- Ialigned militia commander Prime Minister Mustafa Day) celebrations in Putrajaya, suffering. “Their religious beliefs directly and we want to have the right to are the proud parents of sisters Melissa and Gaby, and brother dle Common Room com- 13 Iran 2,990,714 81,519 arrested in May on terror - al-Kadhimi has placed him- Malaysia In a letter on Wednesday, Israeli oppose ceasing medical treatment keep her,” he said. Miguel. mittee at Magdalen. ay global temps 14 +2,159 ism-related charges after au- self publicly in opposition to Mare out for the @ thorities found insufficient Iran-backed militias and par- CopernicusECMWF ERA5 Figures as of closing evidence against him, in the ties, and Muslih’s arrest was a dataset. It was the 5th Middle East latest blow to government at- major attempt to rein in their warmest May on record, Country Total new Total New Total Active tempts to rein in armed groups. power. Elephants in India tested for coronavirus after rare lion’s death after 2020, 2016, 2017, cases cases deaths Deaths recovered cases Security forces arrested Qa- His release without prosecu- and 2019. May tempera- sim Muslih, an Iran-aligned tion is a blow to those efforts AFP | Coimbatore, India tures have risen around paramilitary leader who oper- and one of a number of unsuc- “After lions in Vandalur Zoo tested positive for Covid-19, serve. They also inserted swabs into the elephants’ rectums. 0.7C in the past 40 years, Egypt 269,527 15,437 197,832 56,258 ates mostly in Iraq’s western cessful attempts to crack down wenty-eight elephants have been tested for Covid-19 at a we were asked to test the camp elephants as a precautionary The results are expected to arrive in a week. and was 1.2C above the Saudi 461,242 +1,274 7,503 +15 443,810 9,929 Anbar province and is from the on armed groups. Tforest reserve in southern India, officials said yesterday, measure,” a forest ranger at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the “The animals had no symptoms, it was just as a precau- temperatures of the late Arabia southern holy city of Kerbala, The two most high-profile after the reported death of a rare Asiatic lion from the virus. south of Tamil Nadusaid yesterday. tion,” the ranger said. 1800s. on May 26. moves against Iran-backed In what is believed to be the first known death of an animal Nasal and anal samples were taken from 28 elephants, “There was no difficulty in taking the sample swabs them- @hausfath UAE 587,244 1,704 566,677 18,863 The military had said the factions - the arrest of Muslih in India from the coronavirus, a nine-year-old lioness at a including two calves, on Tuesday, and sent to the Indian selves as these are all trained elephants.” Kuwait 320,257 1,801 303,637 14,819 charges were terrorism-relat- in May and the detention in zoo in Chennai in Tamil Nadu state passed away in early Veterinary Research Institute in the northern state of Uttar Some 21 tigers in a zoo in the eastern state of Jharkhand ed but did not give details. June 2020 of fighters allegedly June, local media reported. Pradesh. The animals’ handlers lifted their trunks to collect underwent virus tests last week after a 10-year-old tiger with Disclaimer: (Views expressed Oman 228,579 +1,931 2,448 +14 206,844 19,287 Security officials said at the involved in rocket fire against The feline was among nine lions that had tested positive a sample from a nostril, according to video shared by the re- a fever died, local media reported. by columnists are personal and time the arrest was linked to U.S. targets - have each result- for the virus, including two who were in critical condition, \ Elephants at a reserve in southern India have been tested for The tiger had returned a negative rapid antigen test but need not necessarily reflect our Qatar 218,980 570 215,899 2,511 attacks on US forces stationed ed in no prosecutions and all Chennai’s The New Indian Express newspaper reported Covid-19 after a lion died of the virus officials said they were also awaiting results from an RT-PCR editorial stances) in Iraq. 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Gabrielle Union set to star in ‘The Inspection’ Tom Hiddleston talks about Owen ANI | Washington Wilson’s portrayal of Mobius abrielle Union and Jere- Gmy Pope will star in the A24 movie ‘The Inspection’, based on the life of filmmaker KNOW WHAT and Marine Corps veteran El- in upcoming ‘Loki’ series egance Bratton. As per Variety, Bratton is ANI | Los Angeles writing the screenplay and di- Gabrielle Union is M. Mobius’, who appears to be can also be intense. I loved that recting the film in his feature currently working ollywood star Tom Hid- rather similar to that of his com- Owen wanted to change his look debut. It will begin shooting on the ‘Cheaper by dleston, who is set to ic counterpart. According to as well - helping to create the later this summer. the Dozen’ remake Hreturn as the stubborn, promotional footage from the world of the TVA and Mobius’s Pope will portray a young for Disney+, which arrogant, God of Mischief in show, Mobius is repeatedly seen history within it.” gay man who enlists in the Marvel’s upcoming ‘Loki’ se- at Loki’s side. Tom further talked about Marines. Union will play the she is also executive ries, recently opened up about He’s the one who seems to tell Owen’s onscreen portrayal mother whose approval he producing his experience of working with Loki about his past, and possibly of Mobius and added, “I seeks. Owen Wilson. what his future was supposed think audiences have never Bratton began making films casting of Union and Pope, The highly anticipated se- to be. It appears this will lead seen Owen like this. What as a US Marine after spending Brown said, “Elegance brings ries showcases the journey of to Mobius and Loki working Owen has done in bringing a decade homeless because authenticity, heart and a fresh the popular anti-hero, Loki, together throughout the series. Mobius to life is brilliant: he was kicked out of his perspective to this com- as he steps out of his brother, Speaking about his experi- he’s intelligent, compas- house for being gay. He pelling autobiographical Thor’s shadow, post the events ence of working with Owen, sionate, fun and original. recently won an Inde- story and we are thrilled of ‘Avengers: Endgame’, where Tom said, “Owen has a natural I’ve loved working with pendent Spirit Award to have Jeremy Pope and when the Avengers went back intelligence and a natural cu- him. He’s such a broad man for his documentary Gabrielle Union on in time to collect all the Infin- riosity about the world, which of such a range of tastes and ‘Pier Kids’, and has board to bring it to ity stones, he escaped with the is very unique to him, and he talents. We connected really previously directed life.” Space Stone. brings it all into his character, early on. And then together, I the short films ‘Walk Pope had re - In the series, Owen is play- Mobius. Mobius can be light and hope we’ve created something for Me’ and ‘Buck’. ceived Tony ing a character named Mobius bright, fun and curious, but he really interesting.” A24 will handle Award nomina- Tom Hiddleston the worldwide dis- tions for ‘Ain’t Too tribution of ‘The Proud’ and ‘Choir Inspection’ and will Boy’, as well as co-finance the mov- Emmy recognition Matthew Goode cast in Paramount Plus’ ‘The Offer’ ie with Gamechang- for Ryan Murphy’s ANI | Washington er Albert S. Ruddy, about Paramount Television ed event series has a straight- er Films. miniseries ‘Holly- the behind-the-scenes Studios is behind the to-series commitment at the Effie T. Brown wood’. merican actor Matthew events of the original 1972 10-episode series writ- ViacomCBS-owned streaming will produce on be- Next up, Pope is set AGoode has been cast to play film from director Francis ten and executive pro - service. half of Gamechang- to play Sammy Davis film producer and studio exec Coppola, an adaptation of duced by Nikki Miles Teller was recently cast er Films. Chester Jr. in ‘Scandalous!’ from Robert Evans in the Paramount Mario Puzo’s novel that Toscano, who as Ruddy in the drama series, Algernal Gordon director Janet Mock. Plus limited event series ‘The starred Marlon Bran- is also serving replacing Armie Hammer, in the will also serve as a Union is currently Offer’, about the making of ‘The do, Al Pacino, James as showrunner, wake of sexual abuse allegations producer via their working on the ‘Cheap- Godfather’. Caan, John Cazale, alongside crea- that surfaced against Hammer, Freedom Principle er by the Dozen’ remake According to Variety, ‘The Robert Duvall, Diane tor and writer who exited the production in shingle. for Disney+, which she is Offer’ is based on the experi- Keaton, and Talia Michael Tolk- January, as Variety reported ex- Commenting on the also executive producing. ence of Oscar-winning produc- Shire. in. The limit- clusively. Gabrielle Union Matthew Goode Blake Shelton jokes that he lives off of Gwen Stefani, hides inside while in Los Angeles Fox | Los Angeles spotlight and how he makes it in say something that they wanted L.A. half the time, but I’m lake Shelton is out the City of Angels. to say to this person. Yeah, and pretty much a slug here. I Bof his element in “I should never go to a res- it’s hard for them too,” he ad - live off of Gwen here and Los Angeles. I should never go to a taurant on a day where I’m not mitted. “And so I always just feel I just hide in the house The 44-year-old restaurant on a day up to someone approaching me. like, hey, look, if I go somewhere, so I got it pretty good.” country crooner fa- where I’m not up to That’s on me …” said the star of then it must mean that I’m ready He then gushed mously spends his someone approaching becoming more famous after the to high-five some people when I over Stefani, 51, and time on a ranch in musical competition show de- get out there.” said that though he’s Oklahoma, where he me. That’s on me … buted, noting that he’s seen other Shelton also said that the show worked with on sever- and his fiancée Gwen BLAKE SHELTON artists turn down fans’ requests “did take over” his life in that al songs, he’s “still not Stefani quarantined for interactions, which ultimately manner really over that hump” during the coronavirus with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe makes him feel bad. “But you know what, I’m weird of the excitement of pandemic. about his life with Stefani in L.A., “Because this person, it’s their anyway. I live out in the middle of having worked with The “God’s Country” how his time as a coach on “The one chance in their life that nowhere in Oklahoma,” the sing- the lauded sing - singer recently spoke Voice” has thrust him into the they’re going to get a chance to er added. “And I mean, I am in er-songwriter. Blake Shelton Gwen Stefani
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India’s Chhetri says no comparisons with Messi Spain sets up ‘parallel’ Euro 2020 team over virus worries Spain expand parallel squad after second player tests positive for COVID-19
Spain coach Luis Enrique• now has a BETTER shadow squad of 17 players to call on for Euro 2020 KNOW Sunil Chhetri reacts during a match (file photo) AFP | London AFP | New Delhi The last time Spain pain expanded its paral- had 10 players on ndia’s Sunil Chhetri said lel squad yesterday after debut for a senior Iyesterday comparisons with The fact is there SDiego Llorente became the international was in Lionel Messi are misplaced af- is no comparison second player infected with the 1941, against Portugal, ter overtaking him in number whatsoever (with coronavirus ahead of the Euro- after the team had not of goals, and added he remains Messi). When anyone pean Championship. played since Spain’s a huge fan of the Argentine sees those (top Coach Luis Enrique called Civil War broke out in star. goal scorer) chart, up 11 players from Spain’s un- Chhetri surpassed Messi’s der-21 squad to train separately 1936 Spain’s coach Luis Enrique attends Spain’s national football team’s training session tally of 72 international goals be happy for five from the main team in a parallel in India’s 2-0 win over Bang- seconds as an Indian bubble. They will join six other called up for that match — Bryan Moreno, Pablo Fornals, Carlos and Llorente will miss the open- ladesh on Monday to stand and that’s about players who had already been Gil — had played for the sen - Soler and Brais Méndez. er against Sweden. It would also behind top-ranked Cristiano it. Forget about me called up after captain Sergio ior national team before. The Luis Enrique has until Sat- be unlikely they would be fit for Ronaldo (103) among active and Messi because Busquets tested positive and friendly counted as a first-team urday to make changes to his Spain’s second match against players. the whole world, was put into isolation on Sun- match, with players getting caps initial list in case of injuries or Poland on June 19. The team’s “The fact is there is no com- including me, is a fan day. Llorente tested positive on and an official debut for coach COVID-19 cases. He only select- final Group E match will be parison whatsoever (with Tuesday and also had to leave Luis de la Fuente with the main ed 24 players instead of the 26 against Slovakia on June 23, also Messi),” Chhetri, who has of Messi the team’s training camp. squad. The last time Spain had allowed for each national team in Seville. scored 74 international goals, SUNIL CHHETRI No other players have tested 10 players on debut for a sen- at Euro 2020, saying he didn’t Spanish media said the na- said from Doha. positive so far, the Spanish soc- ior international was in 1941, want to call up too many players tional team players could be “When anyone sees those With 73 strikes Ali Mabk- cer federation said. Llorente’s against Portugal, after the team who would not likely be used at vaccinated against COVID-19 (top goal scorer) chart, be hap- hout, of the United Arab Emir- positive result was made public had not played since Spain’s the tournament. in the coming days. There had py for five seconds as an Indi- ates, is also above Messi -- a not long after Spain’s under-21 Civil War broke out in 1936. Among those left out was vet- been some criticism for the de- an and that’s about it. Forget six-time Ballon d’Or winner squad beat Lithuania 4-0 on The Spanish federation did eran captain Sergio Ramos — a lay in getting players vaccinated, about me and Messi because widely regarded as the greatest Tuesday night in Madrid in a not say whether Busquets or defender like Llorente — who contrary to what happened to the whole world, including me, player of the modern era. match that was supposed to be Llorente would be cut from the had been sidelined for most of the Spanish athletes competing is a fan of Messi.” India, who are ranked 105th played by the senior team as its squad. the second part of the season at the Tokyo Olympics. Chhetri, 36, scored all two in the FIFA team rankings, are final warm-up before “La Roja” Luis Enrique had earlier because of injuries and a spell There was also criticism for goals in India’s victory in the already out of the race to qual- opens its Euro 2020 campaign called up six players to practice with COVID-19. possibly allowing the soccer qualifying match for the 2022 ify for the World Cup but can against Sweden on Monday in separately at the team’s train- Players who test positive must players to be vaccinated before FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC make it to the Asian Cup in Seville. ing camp: Kepa Arrizabalaga, stay in isolation for at least 10 other Spaniards who were in Asian Cup. China. All but one of the 20 players defender Raúl Albiol, Rodrigo days, meaning both Busquets line for the coronavirus vaccine.
New Zealand captain Williamson out of 2nd Test against England No smoke without fire: AFP | London
ew Zealand captain Kane Lazio hints at hiring Sarri NWilliamson has been ruled BETTER out of the second and final Test against England at Edgbaston with a left elbow problem, team KNOW management announced yes- terday. However, the Blackcaps are confident he will be fit to lead Tom Latham will the team in the inaugural World captain the side in Wil- Test Championship final against liamson’s absence, with India starting on June 18. Will Young, who has Williamson, who captained made two first-class New Zealand in last week’s hundreds for English drawn first Test against England at Lord’s, has been managing county side Durham the injury since first missing New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson (L) speaks with Tom Latham during a this season, coming matches in March. match (file photo) into the side at number The world’s top-ranked Test relaxed.” three batsman was ruled out of the “He doesn’t get too high, and Then Juventus’ head coach Maurizio Sarri holds the Champion’s trophy (file second Test yesterday, a day doesn’t get too low, which has because they have strength in photo) before the match is due to start It’s not an easy decision been great for this side over re- depth. at Birmingham’s Edgbaston for Kane to have to miss cent years... He’ll certainly be “We saw last week a debutant AFP | Milan earlier in the week. ground. missed,” added Latham, looking (Devon Conway) coming in and Sarri would succeed Simone “It’s not an easy decision for a Test, but we think it’s to lead New Zealand to their getting a double hundred.” hile Lazio have not offi- Inzaghi, who left for Inter Mi- Kane to have to miss a Test, but the right one first series win in England since New Zealand will also be Wcially announced a new lan after five years at Lazio. we think it’s the right one,” New NEW ZEALAND COACH GARY STEAD 1999. without spinner Mitchell Sant- coach, a cryptic tweet yester- The appointment continues Zealand coach Gary Stead said ner, who was previously ruled day made clear that the Serie a tumultuous off-season sum- in a statement. with Will Young, who has made ‘Big gun’ out with a cut finger. A club was planning to hire mer in Italy’s top flight. So far “He’s had an injection in his two first-class hundreds for England captain Joe Root But experienced left-arm former Chelsea and Juventus 12 clubs have changed coaches elbow to relieve the irritation English county side Durham said Williamson’s absence rep- quick Trent Boult is set to come boss Maurizio Sarri. with only AC Milan and Atala- he’s been experiencing when he this season, coming into the side resented a “huge loss” for New back into the XI after missing Sarri is a former banker and na in the top 10 keeping their bats and a period of rest and re- at number three. Zealand. the Lord’s match, having opted a notorious chain smoker who coach. habilitation will help maximise “Someone of his (William- “He’s a big gun, number one to spend time with his family wears a track suit on the side- Sarri, 62, became famed for his recovery.” son’s) leadership, his calibre as a in the world,” said Root. “He’s following the suspension of the line. The Lazio tweet showed a his ‘Sarriball’ at Napoli from Stead added: “The decision player, it’s obviously disappoint- one of those players you spend Indian Premier League. hand holding a cigarette, track 2015-18. He joined Chelsea has been made very much with ing that he’s been ruled out to a lot of time thinking about how “It’s great to have someone of suit tops and a simple drawing where he spent one season, the ICC World Test Champi- nurse his elbow injury,” Latham you’re going to keep him quiet his calibre come back in,” said of a bank. winning the Europa League, onship final at Southampton told reporters. and get rid of him early. Latham of Boult. The club has not officially his first trophy as a coach, in mind and we are confident “He’s fantastic as a captain. I “It will be a huge loss for them “The way he can swing the announced the signing of the before moving to Juventus in he will be ready for that match think it’s well-documented how but we’re also very respectful ball, his leadership as well. He’s former Napoli, Chelsea and 2019. starting on June 18.” his personality, his calm nature that New Zealand have a strong been to this part of the world Juventus coach, but Italian In Turin he won Serie A, but Tom Latham will captain the out in the middle, has been squad and are involved in the before and he knows how to media reported that the two was fired last August after one side in Williamson’s absence, vital to this group. He’s very World Test Championship final perform (in England).” sides agreed to a two-year deal season in charge. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 11 BRAVE CF’s inaugural event in Belarus leaves indelible milestone in MMA history BRAVE CF 51 witnessed 11 outstanding bouts, including a pivotal three-round super welterweight encounter
Denis Maher is victorious at home An Athlete celebrates after winning a bout Denis Maher lands uppercut on Rinat Sagyntay Denis Maher kept his unde- day, it brought back fond memo- greater heights, becoming the The event brought feated professional record intact ries of the country’s peak in the first MMA company to hold 51 by stopping previously-unbeaten all-encompassing sport. shows in 22 different countries— • BETTER back fond memories standout Rinat Sagyntay of Ka- In restoring the old glory The event last Friday seven of which are European of Belarus’ peak in the zakhstan in the opening salvo to of Belarus in MMA, Kutsyi be- garnered a significant nations such as Northern Ire- extend his impressive winning lieves that BRAVE CF 51: THE land, England, Sweden, Russia, all-encompassing sport KNOW reception from fans streak to eight matches. FUTURE IS HERE is a step in in my home country Slovenia, Romania and Belarus. TDT | Manama On the other hand, Vadim the right direction, especial- In line with its mission to Kutsyi put the entire super wel- ly with the stamp of approval as well as the entirety unearth more talents in the terweight division on notice by Since its inception in that it gained from luminaries of Europe. There were continent, BRAVE CF president RAVE Combat Federation turning in a masterful perfor- 2011, BRAVE CF has such as UFC women’s flyweight a lot of event posters Mohammed Shahid guarantees was out in full strength this mance against fellow debutant champion Valentina Shevchen- around Minsk, and the same commitment that the Daniyar “Doni” Abdibaev of Kyr- taken the sport to Bpast Friday, June 4th at the greater heights, be- ko, Brazilian actor Caio Castro people were constantly promotion exerted in terms promotion’s latest event—BRAVE gyzstan via unanimous decision. and football legend Alexander talking about the fights of development when it held CF 51: THE FUTURE IS HERE. Meanwhile, Vadim Rolich au- coming the first MMA Hleb. events in Belarus’ neighbouring It was an unforgettable thored a highlight-reel knockout company to hold 51 “The event last Friday gar- that transpired. It’s territories. evening of world-class mixed at the expense of Kurbonsho shows in 22 different nered a significant reception a good sign because “We have visited so many martial arts (MMA) at the state- Jamolov, shutting the lights countries—seven of from fans in my home country even people who were countries throughout our jour- of-the-art Falcon Club Arena out on the Tajikistani stalwart which are European as well as the entirety of Europe. not interested in ney to help facilitate a global in Minsk, Belarus, and several courtesy of a spinning back-kick nations such as North- There were a lot of event post- MMA before are now ecosystem for MMA. Our goal, victors made some major state- and follow-up punches with 25 ers around Minsk, and people watching apart from national sports de- ments inside the cage. seconds left on the clock in the ern Ireland, England, were constantly talking about velopment, is also to bring a pos- 11 outstanding bouts, includ- final round. Sweden, Russia, the fights that transpired,” he VADIM KUTSYI itive change to MMA that will see ing a pivotal three-round super Now that the final bell has Slovenia, Romania and said. “It’s a good sign because the best talent from each coun- welterweight encounter, capti- rung, it’s time to ruminate on Belarus even people who were not in- to put Belarus back in the MMA try becoming global stars with vated the global audience from all that transpired and consider terested in MMA before are now limelight. I think this is just the talent being the only variable,” start to finish. The host country what it means moving forward athletes in MMA history at the watching.” beginning, and I am excited for the head honcho declared. of Belarus has plenty to be proud for Belarus and BRAVE CF’s stra- height of the nation’s emergence “We see this as a huge de- things to come,” Kutsyi contin- “We are confident that MMA of as three of its hometown he- tegic expansion in Europe. during the early 2000s. With the velopment, for the first time in ued. in Belarus will have a big rise roes walked away with their Belarus has bred some of organization hosting its first live years. This is an indicator that Since its inception in 2011, in popularity and development hands raised in triumph. the most exciting and fearless event on Belarusian soil last Fri- BRAVE CF has done a great job BRAVE CF has taken the sport to after this event,” Shahid added.
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Sam Patterson speaks out on BRAVE CF 51 performance, puts division on notice TDT | Manama a post-fight interview in Minsk, known as, knows that the com- Belarus. “Even when I got a first- petition in the deepest division am Patterson continued his We’re living tough round knockout against Felipe in the BRAVE CF roster is fierce Spath towards the top of the Silva I knew that I still had much but made sure to leave a message BRAVE CF Lightweight division times in general but more to show, let alone now”. to all 70kg watching him. with a dominant unanimous de- I personally had to “I don’t mean to give excuses “I believe I can beat anyone in cision win over Ylies Djiroun at overcome a lot of but I went through a lot over this division out there, I’m com- the BRAVE CF 51 co-main event adversities in order the last days and all of that, of ing for that gold”, he finished. of the evening. Despite the pos- to make it to the cage. course, built up to fight night”, With a professional record of itive result, his third consecutive So, in that sense, I’m he continued. “We’re living 7 wins, a single loss, and one promotional victory, Patterson tough times in general but I per- draw, Sam Patterson is quick- is convinced that his best is yet happy that I got the win sonally had to overcome a lot ly rising through the ranks of to come. regardless of adversities in order to make BRAVE Combat Federation. The “As I spoke with my coach af- SAM PATTERSON it to the cage. So, in that sense, British youngster is currently terwards, he said that I should I’m happy that I got the win re- on a 7-fight undefeated streak, be proud of myself and enjoy the and I know that wasn’t my best gardless” which includes six wins and one victory but I’m tough on myself Sam Patterson in action during a bout performance”, Patterson said in “The Future”, as he’s also draw. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 12
Phil Bauhaus sprints to first stage victory in Slovenia tour Nadal drops set but reaches 14th French Open semi-final Rafael Nadal overcomes tough Diego Schwartzman test to reach last four
Nadal is now BETTER Team Bahrain Victorious’ Phil Bauhaus celebrates after crossing the first 105-2• for his career stage’s finish line in first place at Roland Garros TDT | Manama KNOW AFP | Paris eam Bahrain Victorious Trider Phil Bauhaus sprint- It’s fantastic. The ed to a fine victory yesterday in team was super afael Nadal’s French In addition to Rafael the first stage of the 27th Tour strong. We took Open set streak is over. Nadal’s 13 trophies of Slovenia cycling race. control from the RHis pursuit of a re - at Roland Garros — The event is part of the 2021 cord-breaking 21st Grand Slam four in a row from UCI Europe Tour and it is be- beginning. My title — including 14 at Roland ing held across five stages. teammates did a Garros — remains very much 2005-08, five in a On the opening 151.5km perfect lead-out for intact. row from 2010-14 and stage yesterday, Bauhaus and me, and I am very Nadal shrugged off dropping another four in a row his teammates showed Team proud. And I also take a set in Paris for the first time so far since 2017 — the Bahrain Victorious’ strength. a win for them today. in two years and regained con- Spanish left-hander The race started in Ptuj and trol yesterday, whipping violent - PHIL BAUHAUS Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman won four titles at the it took riders through the hilly forehands punctuated with first US Open, two at Wim- land of Stajerska to Rogaska pumps and yells of “Vamos!” week, is now 105-2 for his career No. 17 seed Maria Sakkari end- Slatina. Team Bahrain Victo- super strong. We took control en route to a 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 at Roland Garros. ed Iga Swiatek’s title defense bledon and one at the rious controlled the race from from the beginning. My team- victory over 10th-seeded Diego He is just two wins from by beating her 6-4, 6-4, and Australian Open the start, managing the day’s mates did a perfect lead-out Schwartzman to reach the sem- eclipsing the men’s mark for unseeded Barbora Krejciko- breakaway of seven riders, who for me, and I am very proud. ifinals at the clay-court major most total Grand Slam singles va stopped the run of 17-year- serted himself quickly after were caught with the help of Jan And I also take a win for them tournament. championships that he current- old Coco Gauff 7-6 (6), 6-3. So Schwartzman was ahead 4-3 in Tratnik a few kilometers before today. In the following days, After taking the last nine ly shares with Roger Federer. Sakkari faces Krejcikova on the third. the technical sprint in the final. there are still more opportu- games against Schwartzman, In addition to his 13 trophies Thursday, when the other sem- Nadal would not drop another Bauhaus was delighted with nities to win the races, and as No. 3 seed Nadal will play in at Roland Garros — four in a ifinal will be No. 31 Anastasia game, breaking to go up 5-4, be- the win. He said: “The finish you have seen how our team is Friday’s semifinals against ei- row from 2005-08, five in a Pavlyuchenkova against unseed- fore holding at love to take the was extremely fast with a strong, we expect more wins”. ther No. 1 Novak Djokovic, in row from 2010-14 and another ed Tamara Zidansek. third set. Then he broke again slight downhill in the last km. Bauhaus along with Bau- what would be a rematch of four in a row so far since 2017 Nadal entered his quarter- to open the fourth and really It was key to be in front at the haus, the team in Slovenia last year’s final and their 58th — the Spanish left-hander won final with a 35-set run at Ro - remove any remaining sense of roundabout 700m to go, and consists of Heinrich Haussler, meeting anywhere, or No. 9 four titles at the US Open, two land Garros that began during suspense. the team did a great job today. Kevin Inkelaar, Jonathan Mi- Matteo Berrettini. The Djok- at Wimbledon and one at the the 2019 final. That grew to 36 Schwartzman — now 1-11 We were in the forefront all lan, Marcel Sieberg, Matej Mo- ovic-Berrettini quarterfinal was Australian Open. yesterday, before Schwartzman against Nadal, including a loss the time, we controlled the horic and Jan Tratnik. scheduled for late yesterday There are four first-time outplayed him for a stretch, sur- in the 2020 French Open sem- events all the time, I came The race is the biggest cycling night. Grand Slam semifinalists left in prisingly winning more of their ifinals — started muttering to to the finish in an excellent event in Slovenia. The fight for The other men’s semifinal the women’s bracket, something exchanges that lasted at least himself and bounced his racket position, and as a sprinter, I the green jersey will end in Novo will be No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas that last happened at the 1978 nine strokes. off the clay a moment before couldn’t be more satisfied. Mesto. Riders will race across vs. No. 6 Alexander Zverev. Australian Open. Ah, but what matters is who getting broken again to trail 3-0 “It’s fantastic. The team was 803.7 km over the five days. Nadal, who turned 35 last In yesterday’s quarterfinals, wins the match, and Nadal as- in fourth.
Sakkari, Krejcikova into French Open last four Al Ahli add veteran Manny AFP | Paris aria Sakkari stunned de- Harris to bolster GBA bid Mfending champion Iga Swiatek to become the first Greek woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final at the French Manny Harris Open yesterday. • World number 18 Sakkari replaces fellow- triumphed 6-4, 6-4 over Pol- American Chris ish eighth seed Swiatek and McCullough on will face 33rd-ranked Barbora the Ahli roster Krejcikova of the Czech Repub- lic for a place in the final. Thursday’s other semi-final Bahraini club to sees Russian 31st seed Ana - feature• Manny Harris stasia Pavlyuchenkova tackle and Mike Harris unseeded Tamara Zidansek of as professionals Slovenia. Maria Sakkari of Greece hits a return to Poland’s Iga Swiatek For the first time in the Open for competition era, the French Open semi-fi- then needing six match points nals will feature four women to finish the job. TDT | Manama who have never previously got Gauff, the 24th seed and the this far at the Slams. I never really imagined youngest quarter-finalist at a ahrain champions Al Ahli “I am speechless. It is a dream I’d be standing here major in 15 years, was undone Bhave tweaked their roster coming true. It’s a very nice one day on this court, by seven double faults and 41 ahead of their participation in Manny Harris...new addition to Bahrain’s Al Ahli feeling and I could not have especially in singles, unforced errors. the 40th edition of the Gulf Harris will be teaming up the NBA G League. done it without my team and and being able to win “I never really imagined I’d GBA their support,” said the 25-year- be standing here one day on this Basketball Association ( ) with fellow-American Mike Mike Harris, meanwhile, al- BARBORA KREJCIKOVA Championship with the sign- Harris to bolster the Ahli ros- ready has experience with Ahli, old Sakkari. court, especially in singles, and ing of veteran American guard ter. They are the Bahraini club’s having helped them secure this “We have a long way to go tine Henin remains the last being able to win,” said Krejcik- Manny Harris. two imports for the event. past season’s titles in both the but we made a huge step today.” player to defend the women’s ova, who had been so paralysed Harris replaces countryman Manny Harris is a six-foot, national league as well as the Swiatek had gone into the title in Paris in 2007. by fear before her last 16 victory Chris McCullogh for the com- five-inch guard who played prestigious Khalifa bin Salman match on the back of 22 con- Greece will have two players over Sloane Stephens that she petition, a team member has most recently in China. He had Cup. secutive sets won at the French in the semi-finals this year after locked herself in a stadium of- confirmed. also suited up in his career with They boost an already formi- Open but her challenge was Stefanos Tsitsipas made it to fice and wept. The tournament is scheduled teams in Israel, Greece, Lithu- dable Ahli squad that features hobbled by a right thigh injury the last four on Tuesday. Krejcikova, now on a to take place later this month ania, Turkey, Ukraine and the top Bahraini talents Mohammed which needed taping during Krejcikova knocked out 10-match winning streak, is in Dubai, and it also acts as the Philippines, among others. Qurban, Maitham Jameel, Hes- a medical timeout early in the American 17-year-old Coco having a busy week. She is also GBA qualifier for this year’s FIBA The 31-year-old had short ham Sarhan, Ahmed Aldurazi, second set. Gauff 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 after saving in the semi-finals of the wom- Asia Champions Cup. stints in the NBA as well as in Subah Hussain, and others. Her defeat means that Jus- five set points in the opener and en’s doubles.
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