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FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 / ZUL-QAADAH 1-2, 1442 AH emergency number 112 NO. 17711 16 PAGES 150 FILS KUWAIT OLYMPIC COMMITTEE OKAYS ALL SPORTS ACTIVITIES Direct flights to London set to resume Okays on Astra Opinion KUWAIT CITY, June 10, (Agencies): In line with the recent decision Egyptian-Saudi achievements stifl e ‘Brotherhood’s’ squawk of the Cabinet on the resumption of direct flights to Britain -- one By Ahmed Al-Jarallah flight for each licensed Editor-in-Chief, the Arab Times airline -- starting from IS the Muslim Brotherhood Group, along with June 13, Jazeera Air- other political groups of its kind, still betting on breaking Egypt and weakening the Kingdom of ways announced that Saudi Arabia? Or is it convinced about the im- its direct flight to Lon- possibility of implementing its project after the don will resume on slap of the international variables that forced June 18 with one flight Turkey to retreat from its infl ammatory stance and sympathize with Riyadh and Cairo, there- per week (every Fri- by resulting in the loss of this group’s political day), reports Al-Qabas cover and media shelter? daily quoting sources. Foolish is he who does not realize the indica- Sources added Kuwait tors before falling into the forbidden. Stupid is Airways Corporation intend he who assumes that he can force millions to to resume its direct flight to submit to his idea just because he launched a London on June 17, affirming slogan that tickled the feelings of some people that the agencies operating at in his country for a while, but he ended up fail- Kuwait International Airport ing in the fi rst test. An idiot is he who repeats have laid down a plan for the same experiment despite its previous fail- ures. the resumption of flights to a It is fortunate for the Egyptians that all these number of travel destinations aforementioned synonyms of foolishness are this summer. found in the members of the Muslim Brother- Sources pointed out that Ku- hood Group who openly broadcasted misinfor- waitis, who travel abroad for mation through their media that is based in Tur- studies and medical treatment, key. At the fi rst turn, it threw such media into will benefit a lot from the de- the trash because its interests are higher than a cision. Sources said if British few slogans. airlines decides to request for Turkey’s battles with the countries of the the resumption of flights, it Gulf Cooperation Council and Egypt have will be granted an operating been an attempt to strengthen its regional role, license as per the decision of but it eventually realized that infl uence is not In this photo released June 10, by the Iranian army, an Iranian warship moves in the Atlantic Ocean. Iran has dispatched two warships to the the Council of Ministers. measured by terrorism, sabotage and media Atlantic Ocean, a rare mission to demonstrate the country’s maritime power, state TV reported Thursday, without specifying the vessels’ final Sources clarified that the campaigns, but by the ability to consolidate destination. (AP) resumption of commercial stability, advance the economy and further de- flights to London does not velopment. mean the expatriates are now There are Brotherhood media outlets that Iran sends warships to Atlantic allowed to enter the country, did not catch the signals due to which they are as the circular of the Director- still practicing their political wantonness either An Iranian destroyer and support vessel are now sailing in the Atlantic He described their mission as the Iranian navy’s longest and most ate General of Civil Aviation from Turkey or some other countries. How- Ocean in a rare mission far from the Islamic Republic, Iran’s state TV challenging voyage yet, without elaborating. (DGCA) on preventing non- ever, they are not infl uential even for ordinary reported on Thursday, without offering the vessels’ final destination. Iranian state TV released a short clip of the destroyer cruising Kuwaitis from entering the people who are emotionally taken because of The trip by the new domestically built destroyer Sahand and the in- through the Atlantic’s rough seas. The video likely was shot from country remains in effect. what they saw in terms of the amazing develop- telligence-gathering vessel Makran comes amid U.S. media reports, the Makran, a converted commercial oil tanker with a mobile launch ment that Egypt achieved during the eight-year citing anonymous American officials, saying the ships were bound platform for helicopters. Approval for Venezuela. The Associated Press could not immediately confirm “The Navy is improving its seafaring capacity and proving its long- rule of President Abdul-Fattah Al-Sisi, and the the ships’ destination. term durability in unfavorable seas and the Atlantic’s unfavorable On the other hand, sources signifi cant improvement in its fi nancial and The vessels departed last month from Iran’s southern port of Ban- weather conditions,” Sayyari said, adding that the warships would confirmed that DGCA grant- economic indicators, as described by reputable dar Abbas, said Adm. Habibollah Sayyari, Iran’s deputy army chief. not call at any country’s port during the mission. (AP) ed operational approval to a international institutions. number of airlines to resume The same applies to the Kingdom of Saudi flights to several destinations Arabia, which has been subjected throughout including Kyrgyzstan, Geor- those years to a massive misleading campaign Push for Abraham Accords gia, Sarajevo and Uzbekistan from those mouthpieces. They focused their at- among others. tack directly on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Kuwait Olympic Commit- Salman, and broadcasted fabricated stories and tee announced resumption, news against him at a time when Saudi Arabia Biden embraces Arab-Israeli deals as of Thursday, of all sport and the young prince were walking the path of achievement, development and openness, as activities for all ages in lo- witnessed by the whole world. WASHINGTON, June 10, (AP): cal clubs in sport association Misinformation cannot change reality. As The Biden administration is lay- after a halt for more than 15 the proverb goes, the bullet that does not kill ing the groundwork for a renewed months due to the coronavi- you strengthens you. Newswatch Lawmaker messages Amir push to encourage more Arab coun- rus pandemic. tries to sign accords with Israel However, sport clubs and Egypt, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, and working to strengthen existing after liberating themselves from the bondage By Saeed Mahmoud Saleh agenda of the first session; but he did associations must comply BAGHDAD: An Iraqi mili- not fulfill his promise. deals after last month’s devastating with Ministry of Health’s of the Muslim Brotherhood Group during the Arab Times Staff war in the Gaza Strip interrupted past decade, have realized many great achieve- tia commander whose arrest “Your Highness, we are witnessing measures to ensure safety of last month sparked a standoff KUWAIT CITY, June 10: MP Mu- a political crisis and it is unacceptable those diplomatic efforts. players, the committee said in ments. They would not have reached this level between the government and hannad Al-Sayer has conveyed a The embrace of the so-called if this group was active in the institutions and to allow certain people to transform a statement. paramilitary groups was freed message to His Highness the Amir the Assembly into a formal institution. Abraham Accords is a rare car- corridors of governance in the Gulf capitals or Wednesday after a judge ordered ryover of a signature Trump ad- The committee urged the Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber There will be no reform in dealing clubs and association to en- Cairo. his release. Al-Sabah regarding the current situ- with vital issues like health, education ministration policy by President All this progress was achieved by Egypt and The release of Qassim ation in the country. and economy without implementing Joe Biden and other Democrats. sure wellbeing of players of Saudi Arabia due to the belief of their people in Mahmoud Musleh came as Ira- In a press statement, Al-Sayer ad- political reform. The alliance be- The Trump administration put all ages in order to make sure the propriety of the choices of the ruling institu- nian Gen Esmail Ghaani, head dressed HH the Amir saying, “We, tween HH the Prime Minister and As- U.S. clout and incentives into smooth preparations for the tions in the two countries, which these mouth- of the expeditionary Quds Force, your children, came to the National landing the country-by-country next season. arrived in Baghdad to meet with sembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim pieces were unable to break. There have been Assembly according to the results has totally disrupted the work of the pacts by four Arab states last year, The Ministry of Health an- militia and political leaders, two easing enmity and isolation for the indications from the beginning that it would fall Shiite political offi cials said. of the 2020 parliamentary elections; legislative authority. The future gen- nounced it has adopted mea- into the evil of its actions, which is what we are during which the citizens conveyed eration will condemn us if we allow or Jewish state in the Middle East that sures to possibly valuate the The offi cials said the meeting had dated back to Israel’s 1948 witnessing today. was to address ongoing tensions their message and presented solutions participate in the transformation of the antibodies of the emerging co- I wish it would serve as an example to oth- to their problems. Your Highness, I Assembly into a formal institution. founding. The Biden administra- between the government and tion saw significant prospects of rona virus (Covid-19) within ers who scream about regional devastation, be- some militia groups linked to Iran am sure you cannot accept deteriora- “Not even one MP aims to dissolve a specific data that has been tion in various fields, including the the Assembly. On the contrary, MPs several other Arab governments cause the people of the region have managed to following Musleh’s arrest. The of- signing accords soothing and nor- approved and not to evaluate fi gure out their evil ploys. fi cials spoke on condition of ano- public institutions; especially the leg- are keen on working hard and be a re- or measure the number of anti- nymity because they were not au- islative authority. I am fully aware flection of the citizens’ views. Your malizing relations with Israel. U.S. Email: [email protected] thorized to speak to media. (AP) that Your Highness will never accept Highness, whether we stay in the officials have declined to publicly bodies after vaccination. identify the countries they regard The ministry said in a press Follow me on: ❑ ❑ ❑ the fact that around 800 citizens are Assembly now or later, we will not living in exile and more than 30,000 allow anyone to use us as dolls to at- as promising prospects. statement some of these anal- TEHRAN: Iran’s leading presi- are on the waiting list for jobs; while tack the Assembly. Sudan, which signed a general yses detect different types of dential candidate staged a mass a large number are waiting to obtain “Your Highness, Kuwait has been declaration of peaceful intent but IgG-IgM antibodies, so they rally in the country’s southeast has not yet signed on to diplomatic [email protected] that drew thousands of support- houses because some influential per- witnessing an unprecedented era of do not have the ability to de- sons are taking advantage of the situ- stability and political calmness since relations with Israel, had been a tect special antibodies result- ers, sparking controversy Thurs- prospect. Oman, which has a policy day as the fi rst such gathering ation to increase rental fees. Your 2013; but this led to stealing of public ing from vaccination. Highness, we as MPs, presented funds, deterioration of performance of non-interference that allows it to amid the raging coronavirus be a broker across the Middle East’s In a related context, the min- pandemic that has largely halted solutions. We submitted bills and in all institutions, and squandering of istry said the Oxford vaccine, Ambassador ‘hails’ Kuwait proposals to His Highness the Prime the State budget. More than KD47 bil- fault lines, long has been seen by traditional election campaign- Westerners as a likely contender. which is produced in Russia, ing. Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid lion vanished from the Public Reserve is licensed and approved by who promised to include them in the Fund.” But the 11-day war between reconstruction aid for Gaza Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s hard- Israel and Gaza’s Hamas militant the AstraZeneca company and line judiciary chief, toured the oil-rich southwestern Khuz- rulers last month has complicated that the manufacturing process CAIRO, June 10, (KUNA): The Palestinian ambassador U.S.-backed diplomacy for new and all procedures are under to Egypt on Thursday said he was grateful for Kuwait’s estan province and addressed some 5,000 supporters at a Abraham accords. its supervision because it is the support to push reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip, sprawling football stadium in the The fighting “has strengthened licensing company. after Israeli bombardments caused large-scale damage city of Ahvaz late on Wednes- the conviction of opponents of With regard to the Oxford- across the coastal enclave. day. Despite the rising infection normalization” with Israel, activ- ist Doura Gambo said in Sudan. AstraZeneca vaccine, the Aid from the wider Arab region has flowed into Gaza count and scorching tempera- ministry stated that it has re- since the end of the worst violence there in years, Diab tures of 45 degrees Celsius (113 Sudanese were already divided Al-Lawah said amid Cairo-hosted talks over reconstruc- degrees Fahrenheit), roaring over their government’s agree- ceived the third batch of the tion plans in Gaza, which bore the brunt of “Israel’s sys- crowds mobbed the stadium to ment last year to become one of vaccine after the results of its tematic acts of destruction.” hear Raisi speak. (AP) the four Arab states signing ac- samples matched the techni- ❑ ❑ ❑ cords. In Sudan’s case, the Trump cal specifications and ensured Much of the city’s infrastructure now lies in tatters, KUNA photo the diplomat emphasized, saying it would take years to administration offered financial that they were stored in ac- CAIRO: Sudan and Egypt re- His Highness the Prime Minister Al-Sabah, amongst other Ku- relief from U.S. sanctions. rebuild the damage and restore conditions in place before newed calls Wednesday for the cordance with the approved Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad waiti officials. Kuwait’s foreign Last month’s bloodshed, temperatures and storage con- the latest violence broke out. international community to help Al-Sabah received at Seif Pal- minister hailed the ‘depth’ of his which killed 254 Palestinians - The aid Gaza is set to receive would spark positive in resolving their decade-long ace on Thursday India’s External country’s ties with India, saying ditions. dispute with Ethiopia over a gi- including 66 children and at least The sources confirmed the ripple effects on living conditions in the city, helping Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, bilateral relations remain on an 22 members of one family - reso- lower soaring unemployment rates which reached over ant dam that Addis Ababa is who delivered a letter from his upward trajectory. Against the effectiveness of the first dose building on the Blue Nile, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi backdrop of the 60th anniversary nated deeply with the Arab pub- 50 percent, added the Palestinian envoy. lic, including in the other coun- of the Oxford vaccine increas- main tributary of the Nile River. addressed to His Highness the of the establishment of diplomatic es with the extended period On the talks involving Palestinian leaders and Egyp- Egyptian foreign and irrigation Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- ties, the Kuwaiti foreign minister, tries that had signed accords with tian officials in the capital Cairo that aim to solidify a ministers fl ew to Sudan’s capital, Jaber Al-Sabah. The encounter amid talks with his Indian counter- Israel: the United Arab Emirates, of the second dose to more truce with Israel, he said an end to Israel’s “abusive Khartoum, for talks with Suda- was held with the attendance of part S. Jaishankar, said relations Bahrain and Morocco. Thirteen than 12 weeks, as indicated by practices” is the proviso needed to push for construc- nese counterparts focusing on Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh have made tremendous progress people died in Israel, including scientific studies and realistic tive dialogue. Ethiopia’s dam project. (AP) Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad across numerous fields. (AP) two children and one soldier. statistics. ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 2

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Tamdeen Investment gains 9 fi ls, Humansoft Holding dips Kuwait stock market wraps up week on lackluster note By John Mathews Arab Times Staff ■ UUS$/KDS$/KD 0.30070/800.30070/80 KUWAIT CITY, June 10: Kuwait stocks trod water on ▲ Euro/KD 0.3660 Thursday as it wrapped up the week on a tepid note. The All Shares Index added 2.30 points in lackluster trade to close ■ Yen/KD 0.0027 at 6305.24 points even as the heavyweights closed mostly in red. British £/KD The Premier Market eased 1.52 pts to 6,846.63 points ▲ 0.4258 while Main Market scaled 11.33 pts. The BK Main 50 index climbed 18.39 points to 5,515.82 pts. The volume turnover ■ Indian Rs/KD 0.0041 meanwhile shrank following Wednesday’s rebound. Over 368 million shares changed hands - down 20 percent from ■ Philippines Peso/KD 0.0063 the day before. The sectors closed mixed. Energy outshone the rest with ▲ FTSE 1.31 percent gain whereas Healthcare shed 1.98 percent, the +5.74 pts at 18:50 June 10 biggest loser of the day. Volume wise, Financial Service continued to top with 144.7 million shares while Banking ▲ Nikkei +97.76 pts at closing June 10 was ahead in value with KD 28.2 million. In the individual shares, Kuwait Finance House rose 2 fi ls to 750 fi ls on back of 6.6 million shares whereas Gulf Bank ▼ Gold $1882 per oz (London) dialed down 2 fi ls after pushing 10.9 million shares. Bouby- an Bank was up 3 fi ls at 700 fi ls whereas sector bellwether ▲ NYMEX crude National Bank of Kuwait stood pat at 839 fi ls with a volume $70.36 per barrel of 2.9 million shares. Mabanee Co slipped 6 fi ls to 722 fi ls. Zain fell 2 fi ls to 591 fi ls erasing last session’s uptick and ▲ Brent crude $72.64 per barrel the counter saw 1.4 million shares change hands while Oore- doo eased 1 fi l to 636 fi ls. stc too tripped 1 fi l while Agility LIBOR rate 0.12475% was down 4 fi ls at 921 fi ls after pushing 2.8 million shares. Humansoft Holding skidded 73 fi ls to KD 3.522 paring the and 126 fi ls respectively whereas National Investment Co month’s gains to 232 fi ls and Mezzan Holding dropped 11 clipped 1 fi l. Kuwait Investment Co crept 1 fi l up to 183 fi ls Photo by Samer Shaqair fi ls to 639 fi ls. Tamdeen Investment gained 9 fi ls. National Industries Group slipped 4 fi ls to 218 fi ls after and International Financial Advisors added 2 fi ls. Coast In- Kuwait was engulfed by a dust storm on Thursday reducing visibility to a few hundred meters. moving over 5 million shares while Gulf Cable gave up 8 vestment dialed uo 2.4 fi ls whereas Arzan Financial Group fi ls . Boubyan Petrochemical Co dialed up 2 fi ls whereas Al gave up 2 fi ls. Call 112 in case of emergency: MoI Qurain Petrochemical Co trimmed 1 fi ls. Burgan Company Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) rose 4 fi ls to 130 fi ls For Well Drilling scaled 14 fi ls to close at 189 fi ls. YIACO whereas KMEFIC trimmed 1 fi l. First Investment was up Medical sprinted 26 fi ls to 517 fi ls. 1.9 fi ls on back of 13.8 million shares and Gulf Investment Kuwait Ministry of Interior urged the The ministry, in a statement, assistance. House paced 3 fi ls. public to be careful on roads and at urged the public to contact emer- It called upon sea-goers to con- Jazeera Airways hit mild turbulence with a 4 fi ls drop to 642 fi ls and ALAFCO dialed down 1 fi l. Integrated Holding Noor Financial Investment Co took in 2 fi ls and Nation- sea due to dusty weather on Thurs- gency number: (112) or civil de- tact the coast guards at: 1-880-888 al International Holding scaled 7 fi ls to close at 110 fi ls. day. fense (1-804-000) if they needed in case of emergency. (KUNA) and Boursa Kuwait Securities slipped 6 fi ls each to close at KD 1.219 and 446 fi ls respectively. Advanced Technology KAMCO inched 0.6 fi ls into green wheras KFIC erased 2 Co climbed 13 fi ls to 455 fi ls with razor thin trading. fi ls. Bayan Investment added 2.4 fi ls on back of 5.9 million Top gainer of the day, Kuwait Foundry Co soared 12.63 shares and Osoul Investment edged 0.5 fi ls higher to 85.5 Defense marks graduation of offi cers batch percent to 330 fi ls while First Takaful sprinted 9.8 percent fi ls. to stand next. Thuraya skidded 9.63 percent, the steepest Kuwait Cement Co fell 4 fi ls to 257 fi ls and Kuwait Port- KUWAIT CITY, June 10, (KUNA): three months to join the various army In conclusion, the sponsor of the decliner of the day and Ahli United Bank BSC topped the land Cement dialed down 2 fi ls. Kuwait Foundry Co jumped 37 fi ls to 330 fi ls and ACICO Industries added 2 fi ls before The Military Education Authority at units after they received all the basic ceremony, Head of the Military Edu- volume with 62.4 million shares. the Ministry of Defense represented military, theoretical and practical les- Despite the mixed fi nish, the winners outnumbered the ending at 119 fi ls. Shuaiba Industrial was unchanged at 169 cation Authority, Major General fi ls whereas HEISC inched 1 fi l higher to 491 fi ls. Metal and by the Non-commissioned Offi cers and sons during their training period at the P.S.C. Fahd Al-Turaiji, distributed losers. 68 stocks advanced whereas 51 closed lower. Of the 141 counters active on Thursday, 22 closed fl at. 12,959 Recycling Co eased 1 fi l to 183 fi ls. Personnel Training Institute celebrated institute. certifi cates and awards to the gradu- Thursday the graduation of the 50th Al-Hajri highlighted the nature of deals worth KD 60.63 million were transacted during the Kuwait and Gulf Links Transport Co was unchanged at 55 ates and outstanding students. He session. fi ls with a volume of 1.5 million while Automated Systems class of non-commissioned offi cers and the military curricula, lessons and commended the efforts of the institute the 90th class of volunteers who suc- training received by the graduate stu- In the banking sector, Burgan Bank was unchanged at Co took in 1 fi l. NAPESCO added 2 fi ls whereas KCPC gave in raising the capabilities and effi cien- cessfully completed the basic training dents. In turn, the Commander of the 243 fi ls and Kuwait International Bank added 3 fi ls on back up 5 fi ls to close at 907 fi ls. Equipment Holding crept 1.6 fi ls period. Non-Commissioned Offi cers School, cy of the members of these courses. of 12.4 million shares. Warba Bank tripped 1 fi l whereas higher to 36.9 fi ls and NICBM shed 4 fi ls. Combined Group The commander of the personnel Colonel Naval Staff Musaed Al-Mou- He wished the graduates success and Ahli United Bank BSC took in 2 fi ls. Commercial Bank and Contracting Co dropped. training school Colonel Miteb Al-Hajri sa, announced the results, followed by to translate the sciences and lessons Al Ahli Bank stood pat at 500 fi ls and 216 fi ls respectively The market was buoyant during the week. The main in- said, in a speech transmitted by a press the graduates’ performance of the legal they received into practical reality in and Ahli United Bank Kuwait too did not budge from its dex closed higher in all the fi ve session’s rallying 47 points statement issued by the General Staff department and the distribution of cer- their military life, in order to achieve earlier close of 291 fi ls. week-on-week. It has gained 85 points from start of the of the Kuwaiti Army, that the training tifi cates and prizes to the graduates and the highest levels of readiness in de- KIPCO and Al Imtiaz Investment paused at 155 fi ls month and is up 756 points year-to-date. period for the graduate students took outstanding students. fending the homeland. Kuwaitis, expats fl ock to get second dose of Astra ‘Don’t come without appointment’

KUWAIT CITY, June 10: The high temperatures on Tuesday did not prevent thousands of citizens and expatriates, who received the fi rst dose of the Oxford- AstraZeneca vaccine since February 4, from fl ocking to the Kuwait Vaccination Center and other vaccina- tion centers to receive the second dose of the vaccine, thereby marking the day as “the day of the second dose”, reports Al-Qabas daily. Despite the high turnout, the medical and nursing crew were ready to accommodate the large numbers of those wishing to be Photo by Bassam Abu Shanab vaccinated, and fi nish the proce- Kuwaiti citizens can be seen heading for their second dose in Mishref center. dures of giving them the vaccine quickly, easily and in record time, for which they deserve apprecia- 30 centers open from 3pm to 10pm tion and gratitude. In this regard, thousands of citizens KUWAIT CITY, June 10: Direc- chairs. and residents fl ocked to the Kuwait tor of the Central Department She stressed the need to Vaccination Center in the fairgrounds, for Primary Health Care in the adhere to the dates granted the Sheikh Jaber Bridge Center for Ministry of Health Dr. Dina Al- to citizens and residents to re- Drive-in Vaccination, and the 30 des- Dhabeib says the working hours ceive the dose and the location ignated primary care centers to receive in the 30 vaccination centers in specifi ed in the text message in the second dose of the Oxford vaccine. various parts of the country will order to ensure smooth and or- The Ministry of Health aims to fi n- be from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm, derly workfl ow and the absence ish giving this dose to all its benefi - reports Al-Qabas daily. of any congestion both inside ciaries, which would be about 200,000 In a press statement, she and outside the centers. people within ten days. explained that the ministry has Dr. Al-Dhabeib stated that Despite the extreme hot weather, the prepared lists and tables with the ministry is working on ac- the names of the health, nurs- celerating the pace of vaccina- citizens and expatriates who received ing and administrative employ- tions for people who received SMS with the appointment details for ees in preparation for the im- the fi rst dose of the Oxford vac- the second dose, adhered to the timing plementation of a campaign to cine a few months ago, with the of the appointment and fl ocked to the vaccinate 200,000 people with aim of completing the the sec- vaccination centers in order to ensure the second dose of the Oxford ond dose campaign within ten that they did not miss the opportunity vaccine. The health centers days or less, adding that each to obtain their doses. Failing this, they have a specifi c absorptive ca- health center has the capability would have had to enter the cycle of pacity in terms of space, park- to vaccinate 500 to 600 people registration via the electronic vaccina- ing for vehicles, restrooms and per day. tion platform again. The number of those who received the second Oxford dose as of 8:00 pm the vaccine continues to increase after The absorptive capacity of the health on Tuesday was about 25,000. receiving the second dose. centers is about 18,000 doses per day. In this context, the Ministry of Meanwhile, a health offi cial stressed This is in contrast to the vaccinations Health affi rmed that the acquired im- the need to adhere to the appointments at Jaber Bridge (the evening shift), munity begins two weeks after the fi rst fi xed for people so that they do not which administers doses to about 3,000 dose of the Oxford vaccine, and then have to search for new appointments, to 5,000 people per day. The Kuwait the effectiveness of the vaccine in- which could turn out to be long for Vaccination Center in Mishref receives creases gradually. some segments. about 15,000 to 20,000 people per day. It indicated that it has been proven He explained that the 30 vaccination The appointments for those to re- that the effectiveness increases with centers, in addition to the Kuwait Vac- ceive the second dose of the Oxford the extension of the period between cination Center in Mishref and the Jaber vaccine are being scheduled for all in- the two doses by more than 12 weeks, Bridge Center, received large numbers cluded in the targeted segments, espe- according to scientifi c studies and sta- of people who received the fi rst dose of cially those who have not received any tistics, adding that the effectiveness of the Oxford vaccine since February. message so far. ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 LOCAL 3 diwaniya A DIGEST OF PUBLIC OPINION ‘Multiple solutions to housing issue available despite crazy land rates’ “THE housing issue may appear to be an intractable problem if we look at the those who do not have a real estate registry are allowed to enter the auction. of public money. The Bangladeshi, who exposed bribery in the ‘Ministry of crazy rise in real estate prices in recent years to the extent that a majority of “Establishing a national, state-owned company tasked with building resi- Interior’, should also be rewarded! middle-income and limited-income people can no longer think of owning a dential homes to be rented out to citizens at reasonable prices for people with “There are numerous and grave scandals regarding public money including lifetime home except by waiting in queue to acquire a house,” columnist Prof. limited and medium incomes. theft. There have been anomalies such as the million-dollar deposits of some Faisal Al-Sharifi wrote for Al-Jarida daily. “Lastly, preventing the sale of homes and residential plots a citizen obtains lawmakers. Where did the money come from? What is the purpose of obtain- “The successive governments have dealt with the housing issue with the from the Public Authority for Housing Welfare until at least for ten years.” ing such amount?! same perspective that it started with in the post-valuation era and did not con- Also: “This is in addition to the Panama deposits scandal in which billions of dol- sider it as one of the elements of social stability until after the aggravation of lars were deposited ‘offshore’. The question is the same: How did they obtain the crisis which caused the suffocation of model internal “Difference of opinion among people is natural and it is healthy especially if these billions?!” residential areas, and led to their transformation into more it is in the interest of a group or society, and therefore it should not spoil amity. ❑ ❑ ❑ like investment areas. The difference of opinion of some with the Speaker of the Parliament in some “This policy contributed and instilled fear in the hearts matters should not make them forget his achievements under the dome of Par- “Kuwait Municipality recently made some amendments to a decision regard- of Kuwaiti families which made obtaining a home a cru- liament,” columnist Dr Issal Al-Omairi wrote for Al-Rai daily. ing the establishment of parking shades in residential areas and on sidewalks, cial issue as the construction of housing units exceeded “Some want Marzouq Al-Ghanim to look uninterested in providing the in terms of space area, the distance from the street, and so on”, columnist Iqbal the actual need of families consisting of father, mother, services required of him as a member and Speaker of the National Assembly Al-Ahmad wrote for Al-Qabas daily. children and grandchildren as well. through attack and criticism, but when we examine his performance more under “These amendments included one-time payment of very low fees of KD 1 per “The solutions are many and multiple and you only the dome of Parliament, we see these multiple achievements realized in the past square meter for housing areas and KD 2 per square meter for commercial and need to look at other paths that many countries have pre- periods, we are actually verifying that this man is putting in the best perfor- investment areas. However, I say it with sadness that none of these amendments ceded us in resolving the housing issue, including, for mance in carrying out his patriotic duty under the dome of Parliament. or the decisions included some basic demands that would contribute to preserv- ing the environment and increasing the green space in Kuwait. example, but not limited to liberating more geographical Dr Faisal Al-Sharifi “Al-Ghanim has played a remarkable role in putting forward peaceful initia- areas and handing them over to the real estate developers, tives, the last of which was at the end of the parliamentary session -- an initia- “We all know that Kuwait suffers from an increase in temperature year af- provided that it is not a duplicate of the Khairan Pearl project which exceeded tive of great political value, in order to achieve the interests of the voters who ter year, as indicated by climate and weather specialists. We have experienced the goal of its establishment. chose their representatives. a noticeable rise in heat in Kuwait over the past few days with temperatures “Therefore, the goal of the real estate developer must be to provide afford- “Also, the last session of the National Assembly -- which was adjourned ear- exceeding 50 degrees, which is the highest temperature recorded in the world. able lands and houses at competitive prices, so that it serves a large segment of ly -- indicates that the decision taken by the Speaker of the National Assembly “Knowledge in environment culture highlights that afforestation, extension small families and not allowing expanding the construction in the future. was correct and is similar to the medicine that is suitable for this kind of events, of green spaces and encouragement of agriculture is what mainly contributes to “This is in addition to preventing vertical construction in new and demol- which took place under the dome of Parliament. So, the decision to adjourn the relieving the heat. Also, afforestation helps in the cohesion of the soil, moisten- ished plots, and regulating the building list to prevent speculators from entering session was the correct one to close the door on sedition and developments with ing of the atmosphere, and reduction of the heat and dust. There is nothing more and transforming homes into investment projects, similar to what happened to undesirable consequences. beautiful than the natural green color when it surrounds us. most residential areas. “We may disagree or agree with Marzouq Al-Ghanim, but we fully agree “However, it seems that none of the municipality geniuses have considered “Add to this the imposition of annual fees on vacant plots of land against or thought about this. It would have been more useful, like the developed coun- with him when we see his efforts and actions which led to the historic agree- tries, which know how to preserve and support the environment. those who own more than 5,000 square meters; paying the real value plus 20% ment with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. for electricity and water bills for those who own more than two residential prop- “The first item in this decision should have been that an applicant for a car “Yes, we may disagree with Marzouq Al-Ghanim on some issues, but we shade must pledge to plant trees in order to provide the necessary shade next to erties, provided that their area does not exceed two thousand square meters; are proud of him when we talk about his role during the cause of the Arab monitoring and preventing traders from manipulating the value of construction the parking shade after a while. nation -- the Palestinian cause -- when he exposed on more than one occasion “He must pledge to remove the car shed within a year or two after the trees materials by imposing heavy fines on violators. the practices of the Zionist enemy in Palestine and its people, the last of which “This can be attained by providing skilled and licensed expatriate techni- provide the necessary shade. This of course needs follow-up from the con- happened during the IPU meeting that was held in Europe.” cerned authority. You can imagine the number of umbrellas that will extend cal workers in the field of building and construction by opening the way for ❑ ❑ ❑ national companies that are subject to monitoring by the concerned authorities on the sidewalks in their dry, lacking beauty, especially the cheap ones made and have bank guarantees to preserve the rights of citizens. “If Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) is serious about its intention to of chenko and other materials that quickly break and deform after a few years “Dealing with the real estate mortgage with caution so that banks are not reward any citizen who seeks to uncover thefts by giving him part of the recovered of construction. allowed to exploit legal loopholes, as happened with consumer loans that de- amount which will be returned to the State treasury ... If it is really serious, then it “Not to mention some umbrellas are supplied with fabrics that wear out stroyed the lives of many citizens after the loan interests exceeded the principal should look for those who exposed the tanker scandal, insurance thefts and foreign quickly, as many will look for cheap umbrellas according to their ability. amount in light of the silence and negligence of the Central Bank. investments,” columnist Dr Naji Saoud Al-Zaid wrote for Al-Jarida daily. “I hope with all my heart that this proposal will find a sympathetic ear from “Holding auctions on state-owned lands provided to only citizens who have “It should reward the heirs of Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad -- may God the stakeholders and the specialists today before tomorrow.” not previously obtained from the Public Authority for Housing Welfare and have mercy on him -- by giving them the right to expose the misappropriation — Compiled by Ahmad Al-Shazli Defense ministry to hire children Other Voices born to Kuwaiti mothers, bedoun Parsi ‘Tata’s’ humane role By Ahmad alsarraf more than half of them live in India and their most powerful and infl uen- here is a difference between sanc- tial group can be found in Mumbai Bedoun sets himself on fire, dies ; Indian commits suicide Ttifying something and worshiping (Bombay). They benefi ted from Eng- it. Many people believe that the In- lish missionary schools and in the 19th dians worship cows, or that the Magi century adapted to the Western style of By Munif Nayef or Zoroastrians worship fire, and the living during the English colonialism. truth is that neither the cow nor the Al-Seyassah Staff and Agencies Despite the small number the Par- fire is worshiped, sis have played a vital role in India’s KUWAIT CITY, June 10: The Ministry but rather for them modern history. For example, they of Defense has said it will open the door these things are strongly participated in the founding sacred, for many of the Indian National Congress at the for Kuwaitis and children born to Kuwaiti logical reasons they end of the nineteenth century, the party mothers to join the military service as a believe in. that ruled India for a long time after professional soldier starting next Sunday. The origin of the leading the independence movement. word “Magi” is not Feroze Gandhi, the husband of Indira The applications will be accepted over two weeks known, as it is Ara- Gandhi, and Rajiv’s father was a Parsi and must be submitted through the electronic link bized, but the ma- but his sons chose Hinduism later. www.vc.kuwaitarmy.gov.kw. jority of the peoples alsarraf The Parsis also led the industrial Sources told the Al-Seyassah that the registration will ini- of the world know revolution in India, through the “Tata” tially be for Kuwaitis and the bedoun sons born to Kuwaiti them as ‘Zoroaster’ (or Zarathustra), and “Godrej” brands. JRD Tata is con- mothers, while the second stage will be for children of mili- and their religion is said to be the old- sidered the father of modern Indian in- tary personnel and sons of those included in the 1965 census. est, and there is no evidence for that. dustry, founder of the Indian Institute The sources explained the applicants must pass the medical It is also said that various other re- of Science, owner of the Taj Mahal test and must be 18 years old and not more than 50 years old. ligions have taken a lot from it, but The sources indicated the Ministry of Defense will ap- hotel, Tata steel factories, the famous there is also nothing to confi rm this Tata vehicles, and many more. point those who pass the interview for the position of a pro- defi nitively. However, what is known fessional soldier in all military sectors, each person accord- The occasion of this article is the is that the famous Japanese Mazda cars circular issued by the “Tata Steel Cor- ing to the specialization the person applied for. were given this name by their founder, ❑ ❑ ❑ poration” which was founded in 1907 after the god of the Zoroastrian Magi, in which it pledged to take care of the Bedoun commits suicide: A 60-year-old bedoun commit- Ahura Mazda. families of all workers in the front ted suicide by setting himself on fire, reports Al-Seyassah Zoroaster is known as the Parsi who lines who have recently died due to migrated to India to escape the perse- A Municipal Council member presents a memento to Dr Ahmad Al-Khatib during his daily. Corona pandemic and to provide for visit. The daily added, the victim allegedly poured petrol over cution of Muslims after their control of their livelihood, treatment and educat- his body and set fire. He was rushed to the Al-Babtain Hos- Persia especially during the Safavid era ing their children up to a certain level, Dr Al-Khatib at Municipal Council pital for Burns but doctors could not save him. His remains when they were killed if they refused for many years to come. have been referred to Forensics. the forced conversion to Islam. They The issue becomes a cause for ap- According to a security source, the incident happened in also suffered a lot during the reign of Municipal Council President Osama a mixture of the past and the present in preciation when we know that the Al-Sabahiya, Block 3, next to a mosque. The victim alleg- the Qajar dynasty in the nineteenth and number of employees in the company, Al-Otaibi expressed his happiness at a moment of truth. He said Dr Khatib sin- edly sustained third degree burns but died in the intensive early the twentieth centuries, and the the visit of Dr. Ahmad Al-Khatib to the cerely contributed to the renaissance of which is a branch of the “Tata Group”, Municipal Council, pointing out that Al- this country. “Dr Khatib deserves all our care of the hospital. last group was called the “Iranians of exceeds 35,000. The news of the gen- Khatib is one of the founders of the Con- thanks, praise and appreciation, and we The source added, an investigation has been opened to India,” to differentiate between them erous donation garnered attention in stituent Assembly in the State of Kuwait, ask God to bless him and give him good find out the causes of suicide. and those who preceded them for more On the other hand, an Indian committed suicide by hang- the Western media. The group also and one of the drafters of the Kuwaiti health and long life,” Al-Otaibi said. than four centuries, and also because played a major role in donating to the Constitution, reports Al-Seyassah daily. As a token of appreciation, Dr Khatib ing in the suburb of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh. The victim was of their strong ties with the Zoroas- found hanging inside his room. Indian government in its war against Al-Otaibi added, “In this visit, we see was presented with a memento. trians of Iran, and their adherence to Corona, in addition to the hundreds of His remains have been referred to Forensics. their Iranian nationalism compared to ❑ ❑ ❑ millions that the Tata family spent on the Parsis who are more closely related distinguished education and health. Two held with dugs: The Ministry of Interior announced to India and Hinduism. ❑ ❑ ❑ News in Brief that the Criminal Security Sector represented by the Gen- The number of Zoroastrians in the eral Administration for Drug Control managed to arrest two world is estimated at only 120,000, email: [email protected] residents, an Asian and Arab, in possession of one and a half Check on violations: Kuwait Munici- He pointed out that field tours are con- kilos of heroin, one and a quarter kilos of shabu, one kilo pality is issuing a violation for a building tinuing in all areas of the governorate to of chemical and half a liter of shabu liquid and tools for the and directing 7 warnings to building per- monitor building violations, stressing that manufacture of illegal drug. mits to ensure that the property conforms the supervisory team will deal with them The General Administration of Relations and Security to the license granted by the municipality. by taking all legal measures and not toler- Media at the Interior Ministry said in a press statement Head of the Viola- ating the violators. Wednesday, that the seizure comes within the framework of tions Follow-up De- ❑ ❑ ❑ the criminal security sector’s efforts to confront the scourge partment, Hadi Al- of illegal drugs, arrest its promoters and traffickers and dry Saffar, said in a press Bid to curb price rise: There has been up its sources in order to protect society. statement that the su- great coordination between the competent She explained that information received by the General pervisory teams con- authorities in commercial affairs, to con- trol inflation in the prices of goods in the Administration for Drug Control stated that two residents, tinue their field tours an Asian and an Arab, were in possession of a quantity of to detect building market, by setting quality controls and mechanisms, reports Annahar daily. narcotics and psychotropic substances with the intention of violations of all kinds trafficking. by taking all supervi- According to reliable sources, specific sory measures in ap- mechanisms will prevent price fluctua- plication of building Al-Saffar tions, especially with regard to foodstuffs, regulations and rules. building materials and others. ‘KHFS helps pay medical Al-Saffar added that this tour aims to The sources told the daily the govern- detect building violations and monitor vio- ment has moved at the right time to curb lating properties in all governorates. He the rise in the prices of building materials expenses of expatriates’ added that the campaign comes in coop- by taking decisions to increase the supply KUWAIT CITY, June 10: In the context of achieving its hu- eration with the supervisory teams of the and prevent any abuse by some unscrupu- lous traders. manitarian goals the Chairman of the Board of Directors of engineering audit and follow-up depart- the Kuwaiti Humanitarian Friendship Society (KHFS), Ah- ments in the municipality’s branches in the The sources pointed out that the absence governorates to ensure the extent to which of a culture of liquidity management, with mad Al-Sarraf, said the Society, in cooperation with several real estate owners adhere to engineering the increase in the ceiling for borrowing parties, bears the cost of treatment or medicines and extends licenses and the number of roles allowed and the increase in cash, highlights the a helping hand to help what he called ‘insolvent’ patients, according to the licenses granted to them importance of supervision, as increased especially residents, in line with the goals for which the So- by the municipality. levels of liquidity raises the purchasing ciety was established. He pointed out that the building violation power, which calls for tighter control and On the other hand, the Director-General of the Society, that was released came after the expiry of enforcement of the law on violators. Khaled bin Sabt, visited the Director-General of Al Salam Hos- the legal period from the date of placing the The government aims to increase the pital Anas Al-Sarhan, and presented him with a check to cover warning poster, indicating that the violation supply of goods and services and their the costs of treating a number of patients and thanked him for will be submitted to the legal department to availability in the local market sufficiently the support the Society received from the hospital through the take the necessary action in it. for citizens and residents. reduced prices for the required treatments, and he also hoped that the rest of the private hospitals will follow suit. ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 LOCAL 4

National Day greetings sent Kuwait ranks low in FM Global HH Amir congratulates Portugal KUWAIT CITY, June 10, (KUNA): and for his country further progress His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf and prosperity. Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent His Highness the Crown Prince Resilience Index for ‘21: report Thursday a cable to President of Por- Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber tugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime congratulate him on his country’s Na- Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al- Data being collected tied to economy, supply chain and risk quality tional Day, wishing him good health Hamad Al-Sabah sent similar cables.

KUWAIT CITY, June 10: Kuwait ranked 86th in the FM Global Resil- ience Index for the year 2021, scoring only 42.1 points out of 100 points. It came last among the Gulf countries and ninth in the Arab world, re- ports Al-Rai daily. The Global Resilience In- dex 2021 is the only tool that collects data related to economy, supply chain and risk quality from nearly 130 countries in order to assess resilience worldwide. Ambassador Sibi George in a group photo during his meeting with EPA Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Ahmad The international company Al-Sabah. FM, which specializes in mutual insurance, issues the Resilience Index that aims to help compa- Indian ambassador calls on EPA Chief Sheikh Abdullah nies choose facilities and suppli- ers, and assess the weaknesses of The Indian Ambassador to Kuwait H.E. Sibi discussed ways of enhancing bilateral coopera- the supply chain. UAE Ambassador Dr Matar Al-Neyadi. George called on Sheikh Abdullah Ahmad Al- tion in the domains of clean energy particularly The index measures the resil- Hmoud Al-Sabah, Chairman and Director-General solar energy, environment and other areas of mu- ience of countries by evaluating of the Environment Public Authority (EPA) and tual interest. certain factors such as political risks, corruption control, infra- structure, exposure to fire haz- Travel restrictions increase pressure on electricity ards, and others. It also reflects data on economic aspects, natural hazards and supply chains. It addresses deep concerns about Kuwait may burn more crude oil this business risks such as cyber attacks, political unrest, fires and hurricanes. Flexibility is meant to resist disturbances and deviations summer to meet electricity demand that occur in the work environ- ment, and to speed up recovery if KUWAIT CITY, June 10: The Argos the pressure on electricity in Kuwait the summer, it uses imported liquefi ed they occur. website has reported that Kuwait may continue. natural gas in a fl oating storage and In terms of the economic fac- have to increase the burning of crude The demand for electricity at the regasifi cation unit, but when the de- tors, Kuwait ranked 74th in the oil in power plants this summer in order peak exceeded 15.07 gigawatts, which mand for electricity rose last year, the world with 44 points. In risk to meet the high demand for electricity, is a new record after the temperature decrease in associated gas production, quality, it ranked 101st with 22.5 which has reached a record level due to rose above 50 degrees Celsius, ac- because of a restriction in production points, and in the supply chain the rising temperatures in the country, cording to the Ministry of Electricity based on an agreement of OPEC-Plus, aspect, it ranked 82th, recording reports Al-Rai daily. and Water. The load rose to the peak led to Kuwait burning record quanti- 48.1 points out of 100. The website explained that, due to by about 16.8 percent compared to the ties of crude oil to generate electricity, Internationally, Denmark came the travel restrictions imposed by the same time last year, and is likely to the peak load of which reached 14.96 first, followed by Norway in sec- country because of the COVID-19 continue to rise over the next few days. gigawatts in July 2020. This prompted ond place, Luxembourg in third, Germany in fourth, Switzerland pandemic, many citizens and residents The website highlighted that Kuwait Kuwait to burn about 184,000 barrels French Ambassador Anne-Claire Legendre. will not be able to travel this summer usually relies on a large extent on as- per day, or nearly ten times the amount in fifth, Finland in sixth, Sweden to escape the hot weather. This makes sociated gas for power generation. In used for energy in 2019. in seventh, Austria in eighth, the United States in ninth, and the United Kingdom in tenth. According to the index, coun- Info sets special e-mail to be in touch with all electronic media tries in Western and Central KUWAIT CITY, June 10, (KUNA): Europe are better equipped to The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information’s deal with environmental and Undersecretary for Press, Publications CSC takes ‘stricter measures’ in political risks that could put busi- and Publishing, Adel Al-Azmi, an- ness investments at risk. nounced that the ministry has allocated ❑ ❑ ❑ a special e-mail to communicate with all tackling govt agencies requests As per the agreement of Ku- electronic publishing media licensed by wait and the Arab Republic of the ministry to communicate with it and KUWAIT CITY, June 10: The Civil required specialization is found Egypt and within the framework identify the challenges it faces in order Service Commission (CSC) has among the citizens registered in the of the joint consular committee to overcome them and fi nd solutions. taken stricter measures in handling central employment system. between the two countries; Ku- Without delay to upgrade profes- the requests of government agen- Sources disclosed this step was wait’s Ministry of Interior has sional level Al-Azmi told Kuwait cies to recruit non-Kuwaitis, as it is taken after the government agen- recommended assessing the latest News Agency Wednesday that this de- no longer satisfi ed with merely re- cies sent the list of expatriate em- developments in Egypt in terms cision comes from the Ministry of In- jecting the request, so it has opted ployees who were terminated in of securing prisons, methods of formation’s keenness to extend bridges to nominate Kuwaitis with the re- line with the Kuwaitization policy; quired specialization, reports Al- while others once again asked rehabilitating inmates, and devel- of cooperation with all local newspa- opments in the implementation pers and electronic news services with Qabas daily quoting sources. the CSC regarding the recruit- Sources confi rmed that some ment of non-Kuwaitis under new of criminal and civil sentences, the aim of joint cooperation with them government agencies have started contracts. These agencies justi- reports Al-Rai daily quoting and facilitating all procedures and their sending letters to the CSC request- fi ed their request by affi rming their sources. needs in appreciation of its important ing for the recruitment of non-Ku- need for the services of non-Ku- Sources revealed the Interior role in enriching Kuwaiti media. Ministry of Kuwait presented the KUNA photos waitis with certain specializations; waiti employees who will be under British Ambassador Belinda Lewis. He explained that these newspapers but such requests were rejected, the ‘remuneration’ item, sources recommendation through offi cial and electronic services can send their especially for posts in which the added. communications with its foreign inquiries to the ministry via the mail affairs counterpart in preparation PM meets newly-appointed foreign envoys designated for this purpose, which is for the fi fth meeting of the joint [email protected], stressing that providing direct and immediate cover- to receive any comments and inquiries committee whose agenda include Kuwait’s Prime Minister His Highness the UK’s envoys, Anne-Claire Leg- this step comes from the constant en- age of everything that happens in the from electronic news and print media, views on cooperation between Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad endre and Belinda Lewis, respective- deavor of the Ministry of Information local and regional arena, as it is one hoping that this step would usher in the two countries, as well as the Al-Sabah held talks on Thursday with ly, were among those to have met His with all its partners in the traditional of the effective media outlets and the positive and serious cooperation that recommendations of the Planning a number of foreign ambassadors, Highness the Prime Minister. and new media fi elds. most important tributary of the national would benefi t the media scene in Ku- and Training Department in the all of whom have just started their re- The Vatican’s Ambassador to Ku- He praised the prominent role played media process in this era where social wait and a fi rst step on the road to fur- Correctional Institutions Affairs spective tenures. wait Eugene Martin Nugent also had by local newspapers and electronic media is dominating the media scene. ther achievements that are in the inter- and the Execution of Judgments UAE’s Ambassador Dr Matar Al- an encounter with His Highness the news services in transmitting news and He affi rmed the ministry’s readiness est of the country and the citizens. sectors. Neyadi, in addition to France’s and Prime Minister. (KUNA) Registration begins ‘Quranic competition aims at refi ning talents of youth’ By Abdel Nasser Al-Aslami Al-Seyassah Staff KUWAIT CITY, June 10: The Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs for the Holy Qur’an Affairs and Islamic Studies Sector, Fahad Al-Jenfa- wi, announced registration begins Thursday for Safwa Al- Awael Quranic competition. The competition is organized in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. Al-Jenfawi said during a press conference which was held in his offi ce that the idea of this competition is aimed at re- fi ning the talents of Kuwaiti youth in memorizing the noble Qur’an and mastering its recitation by creating a competitive atmosphere in an encouraging manner. He announced the winners of the competition -- both male and female will walk away with 8,000 dinars each. He indicated that one of the conditions of the competition is that the contestant should be Kuwaiti and mastered the art of memorizing the entire Holy Quran. Corona effects studied TEC fi nalizes its strategic plan for the next 10 years

KUWAIT CITY, June 10: The Touristic Enterprises Com- pany (TEC) has fi nalized its strategic plan for the next 10 years, which was prepared after studying the effects of the coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) based on Council of Min- isters Decision No. 728 of 2020, reports Al-Anba daily quot- ing sources. Sources confi rmed the company has fulfi lled the specifi ed percentage of national workers as it currently employs about 694 non-Kuwaitis -- 656 under the local and foreign con- tracts, and 38 under special contracts. Sources said Kuwaitis occupy most of the leadership and supervisory positions in the company; indicating TEC has recruited 108 Kuwaitis over the last fi ve years, while 810 non-Kuwaiti workers were terminated within the same period. ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 LOCAL 5

Many other stores abiding by regulations: Al-Mulaihan Health regulations committee closes 5 stores in Mubarak Al-Kabeer KUWAIT CITY, June 10, (KUNA): The Minister of Health Dr Sheikh Bassel health regulations committee at Mubarak Al-Sabah affirmed on Sunday that the Al-Kabeer Governorate said it closed five country’s pandemic situation is stable, Government to review employees exempted from work stores that did not abide by health regula- despite registering new infections on a tions issued by the Cabinet in June. daily basis as other world’s countries do. KUWAIT CITY, June 10: The and in some cases the govern- decided. Despite closing these stores, there He noted that the ministry records exemption from work given to ment institution may work at 100 Those who were given some based on the decision of percent capacity while others reduced working hours includ- are still many other stores abiding by all positive cases either with or with- each government institution, may increase the attendance of ed pregnant women, breast- the regulations, committee member out symptoms unlike many other reliable sources told the daily, employees to 60%. feeding mothers, disability, dis- Fahad Al-Mulaihan told KUNA on countries which register only those these institutions will soon The sources went on to say 14 abled persons, and those who Thursday, during a visit to markets in who have symptoms. review the situation those who reasons were cited by the Civil were above 55 years of age, Mubarak Al-Kabeer. He lauded the implementation of the were granted what is called the Service Commission (CSC) to other cases according to the He noted that health awareness had preventive measures across the country, ‘rest days’, based on the work exempt employees from work instructions of the health risen recently and a lot of markets are hoping for continued abidance by these requirements, reports Al-Anba including people suffering from authorities. cooperating with the health authorities measures until the end of the pandemic. daily. chronic or dangerous diseases In granting exemptions, gov- to face the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooperation of citizens and expats The sources revealed some of (sugar, blood pressure, chest ernment agencies relied on the He added that the committee will helped the ministry implement preven- KUNA photo these employees were given diseases such as asthma, heart, CSC Circular No. 13 of 2020 for continue its visits to markets to ensure tive and precautionary measures and Member of the Health Regulations rest for almost a year and the cancer, kidney failure, immuno- guidelines, procedures and rules that everybody is following the minis- protected the medical system over the Committee Fahad Al-Mulaihan with review is necessitated as the deficiency, etc.), according to for the gradual return to work in try’s regulations. past 16 months, he stated. his team during the inspection tour. country limps back to normal what the concerned authorities government agencies. Paper exams for Grade 12 students going smoothly, says education min Dr Al-Mudhaf lauds efforts of committees

KUWAIT CITY, June 10, (KUNA): Kuwait’s Minister of Education Dr Ali Al-Mudhaf affirmed that the paper exams for the twelfth grade, in its sci- entific and literary sec- tions, are going smoothly. This came in a press statement by Minister Al-Mudhaf during an inspection tour that he made on a number of committees designated for the exams of the second aca- demic period for the 2020-2021 academic year for the twelfth grade, which included three schools: Issa Al-Holi Secondary School for Boys in Al-Ahmadi Educational District, Al-Adan High School for Girls, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Educational District and Al-Asmaa Bint Al-Harith Secondary School for Girls. Minister Al-Mudhaf, explained that the schools made a clear effort in orga- nizing and preparing committees and implementing all health requirements recommended by the Ministry of Health including social distancing and providing sanitizers and masks to stu- dents, educational and administrative bodies. Excellence He pointed out that the educational and administrative staff in the regions and schools did a great job and made great efforts to facilitate the conduct of the examination process in the various committees. Noting that the content of the exams was in line with the scien- KUNA photos tific material received by students in Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Dr Ahmad distance education, noting that “we Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah receives envoys. found satisfaction from the students with the exam questions.” He praised the efforts exerted and societal coop- FM receives outgoing envoys eration to hold paper tests in a safe environment aimed at protecting the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister and Qatari Ambassador to Kuwait students and not exposing them to Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Bander bin Mohammad Al-Attiya, danger, wishing them excellence and Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser on the occasion of ending his ten- success in the remaining tests and Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah received, ure, commending the ambassa- achieving their scientific, practical Thursday at the ministry, dor’s efforts in boosting the bilateral goals and ambitions. Mauritanian Ambassador to Kuwait relations. The Undersecretary of the Ministry Mohammad Ould Dadah, on the Moreover, the minister received of Education, Dr. Ali Al-Yaqoub, also occasion of ending his tenure. the Ambassador of Botswana to made an inspection visit to a number KUNA photos The minister praised the ambas- Kuwait Manyepedza Lesetedi on of schools in Al-Ahmadi Educational Minister of Education Dr Ali Al-Mudhaf is seen during inspection tours of a number of exam committees. sador’s efforts in boosting the bilat- the occasion of ending his tenure, District, where he visited Abdullah eral relations between the two praising the ambassador’s efforts AlAbbas High School, Ayoub Education called on private school stu- visited a number of high schools 12th- ation of students and the educational countries. in enhancing the mutual relations dents who have not been vaccinated grade exams committees, which began process. Sheikh Dr. Ahmad also received between both countries. (KUNA) Al-Ayoub High School and Jumana bint Al-Hassan High School to check against COVID-19 to conduct a PCR Wednesday amid health restrictions Therefore, the ministry decided on the progress of the examination swab test free-of-charge at Jaber due to the spread of COVID-19. that the 12th-grade tests be held in process there. Al-Ahmad Hospital Thursday ahead of In a press statement, Wednesday, schools with a commitment to achiev- Kuwait pioneer in helping the In turn, the Assistant Undersecretary their high school final exams next the minister said that the total number ing the utmost health precautions for General Education in the Ministry, week. of public and private school students before, during and after conducting Osama Al-Sultan, visited a number of Students will be able to get a swab who took the general secondary exams the exams. needy, says Sri Lankan envoy schools in the Jahra Educational test at the hospital from 8:00am until is 50,743. He praised the efforts of the teach- District, accompanied by the Acting 9:30pm in order to attend their exami- The minister affirmed that educa- ing and administrative staff and the By Arwa Al-Wuqayan the efforts of the Society at the Arab Director General of the Jahra nations, the ministry said in a state- tion is the foundation for any country’s entire ministry’s employees, calling on and international levels and what it is Educational District, Hamad Al-Saeed. ment. development, pointing out that the students to exert effort and study hard KUWAIT CITY, June 10, (KUNA): doing to help the afflicted countries. On Wednesday the Minister of Meanwhile, Minister Al-Mudhaf, exams are the true measure and evalu- to achieve their goals. Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Kuwait For his part, Al-Sayer welcomed, in a Uthman Lebbe Mohammed Jauhar similar statement to KUNA, the visit of said Wednesday that Kuwait has been the Sri Lankan ambassador to the KRCS Ambassador receives Kuwait Relief Society delegation and continues to be a pioneer in help- headquarters, stressing its keenness to ing the needy and afflicted around the participate in the humanitarian efforts world within the framework of its commitment to extending a helping undertaken by Kuwait by providing sup- Transportation of relief aid to Palestinian people continues hand to everyone in need. port and assistance to those affected by In a statement to Kuwait News natural or man-made disasters. AMMAN, June 10, (KUNA): The for the management of relief materials lated by the popular aid campaign comes to complete the coordination Agency after meeting with the Al-Sayer stated that the meeting Kuwait Relief Society confirmed to the occupied lands. launched last May under the auspices and follow-up procedures to ensure the Chairman of the Board of Directors of touched on the assistance provided by Thursday the continuation of the trans- He expressed hope that the relief aid of the Kuwaiti Ministries of Social success of the Kuwaiti popular cam- the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, Dr. the Society to the afflicted and the portation of relief aid to the Palestinian campaign would be a support factor Affairs, Community Development and paign and the delivery of aid to the Hilal Al-Sayer, Ambassador Jauhar most important works of the associa- people via the air bridge within the for the humanitarian situation in Foreign Affairs. beneficiaries as soon as possible, expressed his appreciation for the soci- tion and its humanitarian movements framework of the popular campaign Palestine, stressing the keenness of the He stressed the keenness that he pointing out that “this charitable work ety’s efforts in the humanitarian and to provide relief and assistance to the ‘Fazaa Al-Aqsa’ in which 33 Kuwaiti Kuwaiti civil and official institutions and all members of the Kuwaiti is consistent with Kuwait’s foreign medical fields, as well as for providing affected areas and its role in combat- charities participate. to secure the needs of the people in embassy attach to facilitating the pro- policy and will remain registered in urgent health aid, including medical ing COVID-19, especially supporting This came during a reception by the Palestine and to continue with them cedures for receiving and delivering the nation’s memory.” aid and devices, to combat the novel health efforts in Sri Lanka. Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to until the brotherly Palestinian people relief materials and documenting them For his part, the Director-General of coronavirus in Sri Lanka. He affirmed that KRCS will con- Jordan, Aziz Al-Daihani, for a delega- regain their legitimate rights. before and after they reach their bene- the Society, Abdulaziz Al-Obeid, told He explained that he was briefed on tinue to provide support and aid to the tion of the Kuwaiti Relief Society in For his part, Ambassador Al-Daihani ficiaries in the occupied territories. KUNA that the 40-ton shipment of aid, the size of the humanitarian programs friendly Sri Lankan people and focus Amman. saluted the humanitarian initiatives of He said that the meeting with the divided into 30 tons of food and infant implemented by KRCS at the interna- on urgently providing shortage in Member of the Board of Directors the Kuwaiti people which was trans- association’s delegation Thursday formula, will reach the beneficiaries in tional and local levels in combating equipment, medicines and medical and Head of the Relief Committee of the Gaza Strip through partner field the virus and its great role in support- supplies, as a reflection of the strong the Society, Jamal Al-Nouri, told associations, while 10 tons of medical ing and providing aid to affected friendly relations between the two Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that materials will arrive at Al-Makassed workers and families in need, praising countries. the aid that arrived Wednesday, via the Hospital. Kuwaiti Air Force plane, comes at the In Jerusalem, in response to the forefront of relief aid convoys for the hospital’s request to make up for the Palestinian brothers. Al-Nouri added shortage of medical supplies Al-Obeid that the next stage will witness the praised the diligent follow-up of the arrival of additional shipments, includ- Kuwaiti embassy in Jordan to the pro- ing food relief materials, medical sup- cedures for receiving relief materials plies and infant formula, intended in cooperation and coordination with mainly for those affected by the recent the Jordanian authorities, especially its attacks by the Israeli occupation supervision of the financial transfers authorities on those stationed in process, which contributed to receiv- Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip in the ing aid in the appropriate time and occupied territories. form. He stated that the association’s del- He praised the Jordanian efforts egation visited today the headquarters represented by the Jordanian of the warehouses of the Jordanian Hashemite Charitable Organization to KUNA photo Hashemite Charitable Organization, receive the aid convoy and direct it to Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, Dr which is concerned with transporting KUNA photo the occupied territories to reach the Hilal Al-Sayer receives Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Kuwait Uthman Lebbe the aid shipment by land in order to Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Jordan, Aziz Al-Daihani, receives associations accredited to the Kuwaiti Mohammed Jauhar. see the progress of work in preparation Kuwait Relief Society delegation in Amman. Ministry of Foreign Affairs system. ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021

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Photos from the event. Baldocci appointed new president of the Group IWG holds fi rst virtual meeting of 2020-2021 on ‘well-being’

KUWAIT CITY, June 10: The purpose to the events. International Women’s Group- Mrs. Layla Boulos, IWG PR Co- (IWG) Kuwait held an interesting ordinator, acting as master of cere- and informative virtual meeting on monies, then proceeded to introduce the topic of ‘Well-Being’ as their fi - the virtual program on ‘Well-Be- nal event of 2020-2021. ing’. Presented live from the Neth- Mrs. Ambreen Mustafa, spouse of erlands by Mrs. Xandra Spijker, Life the Ambassador of the Islamic Re- Coach and Mindful Analyst and for- public of Pakistan, delivered her fi - mer IWG board member. nal address as president of IWG and Very familiar with life in Kuwait, welcomed Mrs. Cristiana Turchetti having just recently returned to the Baldocci, spouse of the Ambassador Netherlands after many years, Mrs of Italy, as the incoming IWG presi- Spijker covered topics on nutrition, dent for 2021-2022. physical activity, stress, energy and In her address Mrs Mustafa happiness; highlighting daily sim- thanked Sheikha Hanouf Bader ple changes that can be made for a Al Muhamad Al Sabah, spouse to healthier life. H.E Minister of Foreign Affairs, Closing her informative presen- Honorary President of the Inter- tation by reminding members to be national Women’s Group- Kuwait kind to themselves and to use their (IWG), for her invaluable guid- day wisely, saying that ‘Happiness’ ance and support throughout the is not a goal to be reached only at challenging times faced by all dur- the ‘end of the horizon’, but rather ing the pandemic. She alsothanked in ‘the everyday small things’ that Sheikha Hanouf for taking part in create fulfi lment in life. her earlier farewell and handover An interactive and highly enjoy- ceremony wherein Sheikha Ha- able question and answer segment A group photo from the event. nouf lauded the exceptional crea- was followed by a short quiz and tivity, resilience and hard work of prizes. the IWG. To the further delight of members, Green Hands Environmental team marks World Environment Day Mrs. Mustafa praised the out- Ms. NouraFawzi AlNadji, Fitness standing teamwork of the IWG Instructor and Personal Trainer, also By M. Irfan Shafi q week-long activities adhering all the SOPs in the time Juma, organized lectures and activities to encourage Board, echoing Sheikha Hanouf’s presented a segment of daily toning of pandemic at the premises of Islamic Health Center young generation about their roles to protect their comments that the IWG had and stretching exercises to complete embers of Green Hands Environmental team to mark the day. Children, star scouts teams and peo- mother land and environment. emerged stronger and was the only the ‘Well-Being’ segment. Mcelebrated World Environmental Day for en- ple from different walks of life visited and planted At the end, many competitions were held to show organization of its kind in Kuwait In keeping with the theme of couraging awareness and action for the protection of saplings to honor the day as well as their parents. the importance of nature, environment and young the environment. President Green Hands Environmental team Dr. generation’s role to make our earth and environment which had produced, without fail, the program, the IWG board Green Hands Environmental team organized a Samia Hamad Al-Saidan and consultant Fawad Al- greener. interesting and inspiring monthly members had together compiled programs for its members through- a short segment on ‘Happiness’ out the year. and each included a picture with Acknowledging the importance a caption of what happiness of teamwork, Mrs. Mustafa talked means to them. about the awards ceremony held The proceedings concluded with earlier for the friends of the IWG well-wishes to all for a safe, healthy who supported the organization and happy summer break and the throughout the year. Her fi nal thanks commitment to coming back in Sep- were for the IWG members whose tember to yet another productive, in- constant encouragement, interest formative and enjoyable IWG mem- and appreciation gave meaning and bership year. Care of Kerala Kuwait sends more aid in second phase of donations KUWAIT CITY, June 10: As part their kind contribution. of Care for Kerala — Kuwait 2021, The mission was a collective re- mission team has procured more sponse to the appeal made by the medical equipments and will be sent Chief Minister of Kerala to Non in the second phase donations to Resident Keralites. Kochi Airport by Kuwait Airways We are delighted to announce on 11th June 2021. that, Indo-Kuwait Community has Details of medical equipments be- donated IRS 1 Crore 50 Lakhs ing sent are: 10 Oxygen Concentra- worth of medical equipments in tors; 120 Oxygen Cylinders and 25 two phases towards COVID relief Regulators. in Kerala. Our sincere thanks to Marafi e On behalf of Government of Ker- Foundation Kuwait, Kasargod Ex- ala , Kerala Medical Services Corpo- patriates Association (KEA), Mark ration will receive the materials on Technologies and well wishers for arrival at Kochi Airport. A flyer of the event. A flyer of the event. ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 INTERNATIONAL 7

America

Homicides are up US image abroad has rebounded, says poll WASHINGTON, June 10, (AP): The United States’ image around the world has improved sharply since President Joe Biden took offi ce, according to new surveys conducted in 16 countries, including many long-standing allies of the US The Pew Research Center surveys show majorities of the citizens across the countries — more than 6 in 10 in each — express confi dence in Biden to “do the right thing” in world affairs. Biden arrived in Britain on Wednesday on the fi rst leg of his fi rst overseas trip, hoping to reestablish the United States’ global standing and reinforce partnerships with key European allies. Favorable ratings of the US have started to rebound after declining considerably during Donald Trump’s four years as president, growing as much as 30 percentage points since last year in partner nations like France and Germany. In 2020, positive views of the US reached or neared low points in these two countries, as well as the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan. In France, for example, 65% now have a favorable view of the US, up from 31% last year. No more than half in France rated the US positively during Trump’s presidency, but at least 6 in 10 had during each of Barack Obama’s eight years as president. Trump And 74% of the public in France say they have confi dence in Biden, a Dem- ocrat, to do the right thing regarding world affairs, compared with just 11% saying that for Trump, a Republican, last year. Across 12 countries surveyed in both 2020 and 2021, the gap in confi dence in the two presidents is at least 40 percentage points — in Biden’s favor in all 12. Biden seeks to reaffi rm to allies his commitment to the US role abroad, which stands in contrast to Trump’s “America President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are greeted and walk with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson, ahead of the G-7 summit, First” approach. Biden will initially meet with Group of Seven June 10, in Carbis Bay, England. (AP) leaders before continuing on to Brussels for a NATO summit, a meeting with heads of the European Union and several face- to-face meetings with other world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva. Diplomacy Rosier Even as the US global standing is rosier among the citizens of these nations around the world, Biden faces challenges as he looks to transition the US out of the Trump era. The surveys Bid to manage political, personal differences fi nd many nations skeptical of the US, both as a global partner and as a functioning democracy. No more than 2 in 10 across the 16 countries say the US is a “very” reliable partner, with majorities in most calling the US Biden, Johnson strike convivial tone “somewhat” reliable. In Canada, France, Spain and Greece, CARBIS BAY, England, June 10, and the right to self-determination of business,” Sullivan said earlier this roughly a third say the US is not reliable as a global partner. (AP): President Joe Biden and Brit- all people. week. “And I expect that their meet- Germany is the only nation surveyed where a majority ish Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Johnson noted that the charter laid ing together will just cover the wa- say relations with the US will improve in the next few years. for the fi rst time Thursday, looking to the foundation for the United Nations terfront. I mean, really, a wide range Across most other countries, more think the relationship will highlight their nations’ famed “special and NATO. of issues where the two of them and stay the same rather than get better. relationship” but doing so against a “Yeah, I know,” said Biden, who the U.S and United Kingdom do see The state of US democracy also earns mixed reviews around Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks backdrop of differences both political later pumped his fi st when he - incor- eye to eye.” the world. In Canada, for example, 6 in 10 say the political system to a government plane at the airport in and personal. rectly - suggested that Neville Cham- Biden, who is fi ercely proud of his in the US does not work well, as do about two-thirds of Austral- Ottawa, June 10. Trudeau will partici- Biden hopes to use his fi rst overseas berlain slipped a reference to labor Irish roots, has warned that nothing ians and New Zealanders. About 4 in 10 in France and Spain say pate in the G7 Summit in the United trip as president to reassure European unions into the document, an unlikely should undermine Northern Ireland’s the US democracy is working poorly, compared with slim majori- Kingdom and NATO meeting in Bel- allies that the United States had shed salute for the disgraced appeaser on the 1998 Good Friday peace accord. Some ties who say it does work at least somewhat well. In Germany and gium. (AP) the transactional tendencies of Donald eve of the war. on the British side have viewed Biden the U.K., people are closely divided. And majorities across most Trump’s term and is a reliable partner The leaders had planned to visit the warily because of his heritage. White of the 16 countries say the US democracy “used to be a good again. Tensions could simmer beneath spectacular island of St. Michael’s House offi cials have said the United example, but has not been in recent years.” the surface, but the leaders immediate- Mount but the trip was scrapped be- States does not plan to be involved in Meanwhile, on social media and in political speeches, some ly struck a tone of conviviality. cause of bad weather. Instead, they met the negotiations and that Biden would Republicans and pro-police groups say last year’s calls to slash “I told the prime minister we have above the beach at the G-7 site in Car- not lecture Johnson but would urge spending on law enforcement have led to a dramatic rise in something in common. We both mar- bis Bay, staring out at the ocean while that a resolution be reached expedi- killings in cities overseen by Democrats. The increases they ried way above our station,” Biden trading pleasantries. tiously. cite are real, and several big cities did make cuts to police joked after a highly choreographed Both couples - Johnson is newly After Brexit, a new arrangement spending. But the reductions were mostly modest, and the walk with their spouses. married - held hands as they walked. was needed for the border between same big increases in homicides are being seen nationwide — Johnson laughed and said he was First lady Jill Biden’s black jacket had Northern Ireland, which is part of the even in cities that increased police spending. At the same time, “not going to dissent from that one” “LOVE” embroidered on the upper United Kingdom, and Ireland, because the rates for burglaries, drug offenses and many other types of but then seemed to hint that he would back - a fashion move that recalled her the European Union requires certain crime are down in many cities across the country. be looking to only improve relations predecessor Melania Trump’s decision goods to be inspected and others not The effort to blame Democrats for crime may offer a pre- with his American counterpart. to wear a jacket with “I really don’t to be admitted at all. Ahead of a June view of Republicans’ strategy for upcoming elections: a new Pope Francis Malala “I’m not going to disagree with you care, do u?” on the back during a 2018 30 deadline, ongoing negotiations over twist on an old “law and order” argument from the party’s past, on that,” said Johnson, “or indeed on trip to a Texas border town. goods - including sausages - have been harkening back to President Richard Nixon. anything else.” contentious and have attracted the at- Just as it did half a century ago, the argument ignores the But there are areas of disagreement. Reporters tention of the White House. complicated reasons for fl uctuations in crime rates — a list News in Brief The president staunchly opposed the The fi rst lady told reporters that the The two leaders also were expected that today includes the upheaval wrought by the coronavirus Brexit movement, the British exodus president was “over prepared” for his to discuss climate change, the corona- pandemic and protests that erupted after the killing of George Pope rejects resignation: Pope Fran- from the European Union that Johnson meetings during his week in Europe, virus pandemic, creating an infrastruc- including a trip-ending summit with Floyd by police. “2020 was just a crazy complicated year cis refused Thursday to accept the resig- championed, and has expressed great ture fi nancing program for developing where lots of things happened, and there are lots of potential concern with the future of Northern Russia’s Vladimir Putin. countries, Afghanistan and a refresher nation offered by German Cardinal Rein- “He’s been studying for weeks, explanations for why we saw these big changes,” said David hard Marx over the sex abuse scandal in Ireland. And Biden once called the of the 80-year-old charter between the Abrams, a University of Pennsylvania Law School professor, British leader a “physical and emo- working up to today,” she said. “Joe two nations, Sullivan said. There were the church, but said a process of reform tional clone” of Trump. loves foreign policy.” also plans to launch a bilateral com- who tracks crime rates and is studying the impact of the pan- was necessary and that every bishop must demic. The bottom line? “It’s complicated.” The British government has worked The leaders were expected to an- mission to research and defeat cancer. take responsibility for the “catastrophe” hard to overcome that impression, nounce a new U.S.-U.K. task force White House offi cials suggested that Showing of the crisis. stressing Johnson’s common ground to work on resuming travel between it not be read as another Cold War- Late last month, the National Fraternal Order of Police Francis wrote a letter to Marx in re- with Biden on issues such as climate the two nations, according to a White era document but a pathway for an posted a graphic on social media showing big increases in the sponse to the German’s bombshell an- change and his support for internation- House offi cial. Most travel has been increasingly complex, interconnected homicide rate in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Minne- nouncement last week that he had offered al institutions. But Johnson, the host banned between the two nations since globe. apolis, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, Oregon to resign as archbishop of Munich and for the Group of Seven summit that March 2020. But Trump’s presence was still — all cities currently led by Democrats. “The leadership in all Freising over the church’s mishandling of will follow his sit-down with Biden, Both sides have stressed publicly likely to be felt on Thursday. Johnson of these cities turned the keys over to the ‘Defund the Police’ abuse cases. has been frustrated by the lack of a that the meeting would be about reaf- and Trump, for a time, appeared to be mob,” the post read. Francis refused to accept the resigna- new trade deal with the United States. fi rming ties between longtime allies kindred spirits, both riding a wave of The numbers in it were alarming: Homicides in Chicago, up tion and told Marx in the letter he must Before their formal discussions, the in a week in which Biden will look to populism that in 2016 delivered Brexit by 22% through late May compared with the same period last continue as archbishop. two men looked back on illustrious rally the West to rebuff Russian med- and upended the American political year. In Minneapolis, homicides were up by 56%; in Portland, Francis said what was necessary in- wartime predecessor, inspecting docu- dling and publicly demonstrate it can landscape. 800%. stead was a process of reform “that ments related to the Atlantic Charter, compete economically with China. Biden, for his part, has expressed Top Republicans have taken up the claim, too. doesn’t consist in words but attitudes that a declaration signed by British Prime National security adviser Jake Sulli- a mistrust of Johnson, who once “Look at what’s happening where they’re defunding the have the courage of putting oneself in cri- Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. van described Biden’s initial calls with unspooled a Trump-like insult of police,” former President Donald Trump said Saturday at the sis, of assuming reality regardless of the President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Johnson as “warm” and “constructive” President Barack Obama, saying that North Carolina GOP convention, echoing an argument he consequences.” August 1941 setting out common and played down any differences be- Biden’s former boss was “half-Ken- made on the campaign trail last year. “The crime rate is going Francis’ letter, written originally in goals for the world after World War tween the two nations’ goals. yan” and had an ancestral dislike of up by 50, 60, 100%, 131% in one city.” Killings have been on Spanish and using an informal, brotherly II, including freer trade, disarmament “They’ve been very much down to Britain. the rise since 2020, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story tone, appeared to give Marx papal back- ing to proceed with the German Church’s about reductions in police spending or a troubling increase in ❑ ❑ ❑ homicides being seen throughout the country. controversial reform process that was around the lobby. The building has auto- minister for women and families in mid- Meanwhile, ‘SKYROCKETING MURDER RATES,’ launched as a response to the abuse crisis matic double doors that allows off-hours May, but the center-left Social Democrat Pakistani police arrests cleric: Pa- claimed the National Fraternal Order of Police. “An explosion and reports into the German hierarchy’s entry, offi cials said. (AP) is still a leading candidate to become Ber- kistani police have arrested a cleric after of violent crime,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McCo- mishandling of abuse cases over decades. ❑ ❑ ❑ lin’s mayor in an election in September. a video of him went viral on social me- nnell. “Democrat-run cities across the country who cut funding (AP) Berlin’s Free University said it had dia, in which he threatens Nobel Laure- ❑ ❑ ❑ German ex-minister stripped: A Ber- for police have seen increases in crime,” tweeted U.S. Rep. concluded that Giffey’s doctorate was ate Malala Yousafzai over her recent Patrick McHenry, R-N.C, other types of crime are down, ac- lin university on Thursday stripped a California offi cer charged: A South- prominent former German minister of her obtained with “deception over the inde- comments about marriage, offi cials said cording to preliminary statistics and researchers who say crime ern California police offi cer has been pendence of her academic achievement.” Thursday. initially dropped around the world after the pandemic began. doctorate following a long-running saga charged with threatening and striking over plagiarism allegations that led to her It said her thesis used texts and references The cleric, Mufti Sardar Ali Haqqani, While cities are reporting jumps in their homicide rate, there’s homeless people while on duty in two from other authors without suffi ciently was arrested in Lakki Marwat, a district been no similar increase in other crimes, like burglaries, rob- resignation last month. separate incidents last year, prosecutors Franziska Giffey quit as Germany’s labeling them as such. (AP) in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa beries or drug offenses. said. province, on Wednesday, said Waseem That’s not what you’d expect if calls to defund the police Kevin Dinh, a 12-year-veteran of the Sajjad, a local police chief. were leading to a rash of crime, Abrams said. Garden Grove Police Department, has In the video, the cleric threatens “Any theory explaining the rise in homicides would also not been arrested and is on administrative to target Malala with a suicide attack have to explain why we haven’t seen a spike in other kinds of leave, the Los Angeles Times reported when she returns to Pakistan, allegedly crimes,” he said. So why are killings up? Economic losses and Wednesday. because of her comments earlier this personal stress brought on by the pandemic are one suggestion. The 37-year-old offi cer faces multiple month to British Vogue magazine about COVID-19 also disrupted in-person education and many com- charges including attempted criminal marriage that he claims insulted Islam. munity programs designed to quell violence. threats, battery and assault, the Orange (AP) It put a strain on police departments, hospitals, courts and County District Attorney’s Offi ce said. ❑ ❑ ❑ other institutions tasked with dealing with the impact of crime. Prosecutors said Dinh struck a home- Car bomb attack kills six: At least six Other possibilities include rising gun ownership and the less man on the head and threatened to protests over police killings that could have emboldened crim- Afghan security forces were killed and 10 knock out his teeth outside a restaurant others were injured in a car bomb attack inals. Then there are the host of factors that contribute to local- last September. (AP) ized violence, including gangs, drugs and poverty. ❑ ❑ ❑ that was detonated close to a military base James Alan Fox, a criminologist and professor at Boston’s in Afghanistan’s northern Baghlan prov- Northeastern University, said small changes to a police budg- 7-foot gator found in post offi ce: ince, said offi cials Thursday. et, or the party affi liation of a particular mayor, aren’t likely They say neither rain nor snow nor gloom A senior offi cial and the commander of to play a big role. Some violence fl uctuations are part of long- of night will stop the US Postal Service, 3rd Brigade of 217 Pamir Army Corps, standing problems. “It’s not related to which party is ruling,” but an alligator could get in the way. Abbas Tawakoli confi rming the attack Fox said. “But you can win a lot of votes by pushing fear.” That’s what happened at the Spring said that it was targeted by the security Nixon used a similar argument in his successful 1968 presi- Hill Post Offi ce in Florida’s Hernando forces before reaching its target. dential campaign, arguing that protests over civil rights “have County, according to a sheriff’s offi ce “After the attack, the Taliban started torn 300 cities apart.” The strategy helped galvanize support Facebook post. In this Monday, June 7, 2021 photo, Rep Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., (right), a gunfi ght, but their attack was pushed among white voters concerned about racial integration, ac- Sheriff’s offi cials say someone stopped listens to distiller Sherry Brockenbrough, during a tour of the Hilltop distillery in back by security forces,” he said. The at- cording to Elizabeth Hinton, a Yale Law School professor who by the post offi ce about 3:30 a.m. Maidens, Va. Spanberger held a roundtable discussion with distillers to discuss tack took place in Bagh-e-Shamal area in studies the history of criminalization in America. Wednesday to drop off a package and COVID-19 reopening challenges experienced by small businesses & regulatory Pul-e-Khumri city, the center of Baghlan saw the 7-foot (2-meter) gator roaming issues facing central Virginia distilleries. (AP) province. (KUNA) JBS confirms it paid $11m ransom in cyberattack

The world’s largest meat process- Nogueira, the CEO of JBS USA. recent months. The FBI said it will the nation’s largest fuel pipeline. ing company says it paid the equiv- “However, we felt this decision work to bring the group to justice Colonial paid a ransom of 75 bit- In this fi le photo, a alent of $11 million to hackers who had to be made to prevent any po- and it urged anyone who is the vic- coin – then valued at $4.4 million worker heads into broke into its computer system late tential risk for our customers.” tim of a cyberattack to contact the – in early May to a Russia-based the JBS meat- last month. JBS said the vast majority of its bureau immediately. hacker group. The operation to packing plant in Brazil-based JBS SA said on facilities were operational at the The attack targeted servers sup- seize cryptocurrency refl ected May 31 that it was the victim of a time it made the payment, but it porting JBS’s operations in North a rare victory in the fi ght against Greeley, Colo- ransomware attack, but Wednes- decided to pay in order to avoid America and Australia. Production ransomware as U.S. offi cials rado. (AP) day was the fi rst time the compa- any unforeseen issues and en- was disrupted for several days. scramble to confront a rapidly ac- ny’s U.S. division confi rmed that it sure no data was exfi ltrated. Earlier this week, the Justice celerating threat targeting critical had paid the ransom. The FBI has attributed the attack Department announced it had industries around the world. “This was a very diffi cult deci- to REvil, a Russian-speaking gang recovered most of a multimillion- It wasn’t immediately clear if sion to make for our company and that has made some of the largest dollar ransom payment made by JBS also paid its ransom in bit- for me personally,” said Andre ransomware demands on record in Colonial Pipeline, the operator of coin. (AP)

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ECB leaves its key interest rate benchmarks at record lows Europe leaves stimulus running hot ahead of recovery FRANKFURT, Germany, June 10, (AP): The European Central Bank left its key pandemic support for the economy running full blast even as the economy shows signs of recovery Another jump in prices tightens thanks to lower virus cases and few- er restrictions on activity in the 19 countries that use the euro currency. The bank expects “a sizeable im- provement” over the second quarter of the year, ECB President Christine Lagarde said Thursday after the deci- the ‘squeeze’ on US consumers sion was released. But she cautioned that the rebound “continues to depend on the course of the pandemic and how the econo- Inflation pressures posing a risk to the economy’s recovery my responds after reopening.” Lagarde went to some length to underscore that the bank’s 25-mem- WASHINGTON, June 10, ber policy council did not even dis- (AP): American consum- cuss an exit from its ongoing bond ers absorbed another surge purchase stimulus, saying such a in prices in May - a 0.6% discussion would be “too early, pre- mature.” increase over April and While economic activity is picking 5% over the past year, the up, Europe is not expected to reach biggest 12-month infl ation pre-pandemic levels of output before 2022, well behind the US and China. spike since 2008. Economic output was minus 0.3% in The May rise in consumer prices the fi rst quarter; the ECB foresees a that the Labor Department report- rebound over the remaining months ed Thursday refl ected a range of of the year that would take growth to goods and services now in grow- 4.6% for the year. ing demand as people increasingly Lagarde downplayed infl ation that shop, travel, dine out and attend has ticked higher recently, saying it entertainment events in a rapidly was the result of temporary factors reopening economy. and an increase energy prices. She The increased consumer appetite said there was still “signifi cant eco- is bumping up against a shortage of nomic slack” holding back underly- components, from lumber and steel to ing infl ationary pressures and that chemicals and semiconductors, that the bank was concerned about post- supply such key products as autos and pandemic “scarring” of the economy computer equipment, all of which has due to changed consumption habits forced up prices. And as consumers and loss of jobs leading to workers increasingly venture away from home, needing training in new skills. demand has spread from manufactured The central bank for the 19 coun- goods to services - airline fares, for ex- ample, along with restaurant meals and tries that use the euro said in its hotel prices - raising infl ation in those policy statement Thursday that emer- areas, too. gency bond purchases would remain In its report Thursday, the govern- at “a signifi cantly higher pace” over ment said that core infl ation, which ex- the coming quarter than during the cludes volatile energy and food costs, fi rst three months of the year. That rose 0.7% in May after an even bigger mirrored language from its last meet- increase in April, and has risen 3.8% ing on April 22, changed only to ex- over the past 12 months. Among spe- tend the higher pace of purchases by cifi c items, prices for used cars, which a quarter. had surged by a record 10% in April, The ECB has been purchasing shot up an additional 7.3% in May and around 85 billion euros per month accounted for one-third of last month’s In this fi le photo, airline passengers wait to check-in at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. As consumers increasingly venture away from home, in government and corporate bonds overall price jump. demand has begun to shift away from manufactured goods and toward services, from airline fares to restaurant meals, triggering infl ation in those areas. (AP) as part of a 1.85 trillion euro ($2.25 But the price increases in May were trillion) effort slated to run at least widespread in a variety of categories, spond to intensifying infl ation by rais- items at her hair salon. But she is feel- of enough supplies and workers to keep And the month-to-month readings of through early next year. Purchases including household furnishings, cloth- ing interest rates too aggressively and ing the most pain in the food aisle. Her pace with it. Eventually, they say, sup- infl ation, which aren’t subject to distor- derail the economic recovery. monthly food bill, she said, is now $200 ply will rise to match demand. tions from the pandemic have also been were stepped up in March amid lag- ing and airline fares. Food prices rose by ging vaccinations and high COV- 0.4. Energy costs were unchanged, but The Fed, led by Chair Jerome Pow- to $250 for herself and her 25-year-old Offi cials also note that year-over- rising since the year began. they’re still up 28.5% from a year ago. ell, has repeatedly expressed its belief son - up from $175 earlier in the year. year gauges of infl ation now look es- Some economists say they fear that ID-19 case numbers. From the cereal maker General Mills that infl ation will prove temporary as A package of strip steak that Schaden pecially large because they are being if prices accelerate too much and stay The purchases drive up the prices to Chipotle Mexican Grill to the paint supply bottlenecks are unclogged and had normally bought for $28 to $32 measured against the early months of high too long, expectations of further of bonds and drives down their inter- maker Sherwin-Williams, a range of parts and goods fl ow normally again. jumped to $45. She noticed the increase the pandemic, when infl ation tumbled price increases will take hold. That, in est yields, since price and yield move companies have been raising prices or But some economists have expressed right before Memorial Day but bought as the economy all but shut down. In turn, could intensify demands for high- in opposite directions. That infl u- plan to do so, in some cases to make up concern that as the economic recovery it anyway because it was for a family coming months, the year-over-year in- er pay, potentially triggering the kind ences longer-term borrowing costs for higher wages that they’re now pay- accelerates, fueled by rising demand picnic. But she won’t buy it again at that fl ation fi gures will likely look smaller. of wage-price spiral that bedeviled the throughout the economy, sending ing to keep or attract workers. from consumers spending freely again, price, she said, and is trading down to Still, last month, after the govern- economy in the 1970s. them lower. The infl ation pressures, which have so will infl ation. pork and chicken. ment reported that consumer prices had Rising commodity costs are forcing That’s exactly what the bank wants been building for months, are not only That would be none too soon for So far, Fed offi cials haven’t deviated jumped 4.2% in the 12 months ending Americans to pay more for items from at a time when many companies are squeezing consumers but also posing consumers like Carmela Romanello from their view that higher infl ation is in April, Fed Vice Chair Richard Clar- meat to gasoline. Prices for corn, grain struggling with reduced demand, a risk to the economy’s recovery from Schaden, a real estate agent in Rock- a temporary consequence of the econ- ida acknowledged; “I was surprised. and soybeans are at their highest levels higher debt and the need to keep the pandemic recession. One risk is that ville Centre, New York. Schaden said omy’s rapid reopening, with its accel- This number was well above what I and since 2012. The price of lumber to build credit lines open so they can get to the Federal Reserve will eventually re- she’s having to pay more for a range of erating consumer demand, and the lack outside forecasters expected.” homes is at an all-time high. the other side of the pandemic. That is one reason for Lagarde and the bank’s governing council to avoid Sixth straight drop any early discussion of tapering the stimulus, since that could send mar- ket borrowing costs higher and hurt the recovery just as it’s getting going. US ‘unemployment’ Rising infl ation complicates the ECB’s messaging. Normally, rising prices would lead a central bank to withdraw its stimulus. But in this benefi ts fall to 376K case, ECB offi cials and economists say recent higher infl ation fi gures are WASHINGTON, June 10, (AP): The dent enough in their prospects to try the result of temporary factors that number of Americans applying for un- something new. will fade, leaving infl ation below the employment benefi ts fell for the sixth “As life normalizes and the service ECB goal. straight week as the U.S. economy, sector continues to gain momentum, Eurozone annual infl ation hit 2.0% held back for months by the coronavi- we expect initial jobless claims to in May due largely to rising energy rus pandemic, reopens rapidly. continue to trend lower, said Joshua prices. The ECB’s goal is less than, Jobless claims fell by 9,000 to Shapiro, chief U.S. economist at the but close to 2%. The base compari- 376,000 from 385,000 the week be- economic and fi nancial consulting son to lower energy prices during the fore, the Labor Department reported fi rm Maria Fiorini Ramirez, Inc. pandemic year 2020 will soon drop Thursday. The number of people In May, the U.S. economy gener- out of the statistics, however, mean- signing up for benefi ts exceeded ated 559,000 million new jobs, and ing post-pandemic infl ation could be 900,000 in early January and has the unemployment rate dropped to weaker than current fi gures might fallen more or less steadily ever 5.8% from 6.1% in April. Many econ- otherwise suggest. since. Still, claims are high by his- omists expected to see even faster job The bank also left its key interest toric standards. Before the pandemic growth. The United States is still short rate benchmarks at record lows. The brought economic activity to a near- 7.6 million jobs from where it stood in rate at which it lends to banks is zero; standstill in March 2020, weekly ap- February 2020. the rate it pays on overnight deposits plications were regularly coming in But employers are posting vacan- from bank remains at minus 0.5% below 220,000. cies faster than would-be applicants Nearly 3.5 million people were can fi ll them. Many Americans are receiving traditional state unemploy- contending with health and childcare ment benefi ts the week of May 29, issues related to COVID-19 and with down by 258,000 from 3.8 million the career uncertainty after the corona- week before. virus recession wiped out many jobs Businesses are reopening rapidly for good. Some are taking their time as the rollout of vaccines allows looking for work because expanded Americans to feel more comfort- federal jobless benefi ts pay more than able returning to restaurants, bars their old jobs. and shops. The Labor Department Many states are scheduled to be- reported Tuesday that job openings gin dropping the federal benefi ts this In this file photo, a man walks past the hit a record 9.3 million in April. Lay- month. Altogether, 15.3 million peo- Euro sculpture in Frankfurt, Germany. offs dropped to 1.4 million, lowest in ple were receiving some type of job- The ECB is warning that some parts records dating back to 2000; 4 mil- less aid the week of May 22; a year of the eurozone economy could face lion quit their jobs in April, another earlier, the number exceeded 30 mil- financial disruption from the ongoing record and a sign that they are confi - lion. pandemic. (AP) ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 BUSINESS 9

S. Korea’s Q1 GDP up Western Balkan leaders pleased with EU investment plan

South Korea’s economy grew faster than was also revised up to 1.9 percent, up 0.1 Western Balkan leaders meeting in energy sector and digitalization.” covery after the COVID-19 pandemic expected in the fi rst quarter, thanks to a percentage point. the Albanian capital Tirana Thursday Thursday’s talks in Tirana brought and to better connect regional econo- robust recovery of exports and facility in- “Facilities investment grew by 6.1 per- voiced satisfaction with a large invest- together the leaders of Albania, Ser- mies with each other and with the EU. vestment, Yonhap News Agency reported cent, led by the growth of investment in ma- ment plan announced for the region bia, Kosovo, Bosnia, North Macedo- As a fi rst success, Varhelyi an- Wednesday, citing central bank’s data. chinery and transportation equipment,” the by the European Union - which they nia and Montenegro. nounced the free roaming use of Asia’s fourth-largest economy’s gross central bank said in a statement. all hope to join some day. EU Enlargement Commissioner cellphones in the region. But Varhelyi domestic product (GDP) rose 1.7 percent in “Exports increased by 2 percent, as exports Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama Oliver Varhelyi said the project would warned that the plan “will give its re- the fi rst quarter from three months earlier, of goods, such as motor vehicles and mobile described the investment plan as mobilize 9 billion euros ($11 billion) and sults only if the region itself works for 0.1 percentage point higher than earlier ex- phones, expanded,” it said. South Korea’s the EU’s “greatest historic move to- potentially raise investment of up to 20 its regional market,” urging closer co- pected, according to preliminary data from GDP shrank 0.9 percent last year, marking ward the Western Balkans.” He said billion euros ($24 billion) in 2021-27 operation in a part of the Balkans that the Bank of Korea. the fi rst annual contraction since 1998, when it would lead to “a fundamental im- for the region, which has a combined was ravaged by war during the bloody On a yearly basis, the country’s annual- the economy shrank 5.1 percent due to the provement of the road, railway and population of about 18 million. break-up of the former Yugoslavia in ized growth in the January-March period Asian fi nancial crisis. (KUNA) port infrastructure, inter-connectivity, It’s intended to spur long-term re- the 1990s. (AP) Stocks tick up, S&P 500 erases weekly loss WTO should ‘punish’ Chinese economic coercion: Australia CANBERRA, Australia, June 10, by requesting an independent inquiry (AP): The World Trade Organization into the origins of the coronavirus pan- should penalize “bad behavior when demic. it occurs,” Australia’s prime minister Chinese Foreign Ministry spokes- said Wednesday ahead of a Group person Wang Wenbin said in Beijing of Seven leaders’ meeting in Britain that Australia and the G-7 nations where he hopes to garner support in a “should do more to promote inter- trade dispute with China. national cooperation in fi ghting the Prime Minister Scott Morrison said epidemic, advance world economic re- Australia would be “working with oth- covery and help developing countries ers to buttress the role of the World accelerate their development, instead Trade Organization and to modernize of creating confl icts and differences in its rulebook where necessary.” the international community.” “In my discussions with many lead- The Geneva-based WTO, which ers, I’ve taken great encouragement makes rules governing international from the support shown for Australia’s trade, is facing calls for restructuring preparedness to withstand economic and reform as it struggles to forge a coercion in recent times,” Morrison long-awaited world trade pact. said in a speech in the Australian west “A well-functioning WTO that sets coast city of Perth before leaving for clear rules, arbitrates disputes objec- the G-7 meeting in Cornwall. tively and effi ciently penalizes bad The Australian government an- behavior when it occurs. This can be nounced in December it would ask the one of the most powerful tools the in- WTO to intervene in its dispute with ternational community has to counter China over barley and expects other economic coercion,” Morrison said. nations to become involved in the case. U.S. Secretary of State Antony China effectively ended imports of Blinken said last month the United Australian barley in May 2020 by put- States will not leave Australia alone to ting tariffs of more than 80% on the face coercion from China and that such grain, accusing Australia of breaching behavior toward U.S. allies will ham- WTO rules by subsidizing barley pro- per improvement in relations between duction and selling it in China at below Washington and Beijing. Morrison production cost. said in his speech that the most practi- Trade in Australian seafood, wood, cal way to address economic coercion A woman and her trainer workout outside the New York Stock Exchange, June 7. Stocks moved higher on Wall Street, June 10 nudging the S&P 500 back beef, wine and coal has also been dis- would be to restore the WTO’s binding into the green for the week. The benchmark index was up 0.6% in the early going, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq was up 0.4%. (AP) rupted since Australia angered China dispute settlement system.

Investors digest latest US infl ation data NEW YORK, June 10, (AP): data that showed continued improvement in consumer price index comes shortly before a Stocks edged higher Thursday, the labor market. The number of Americans meeting next week of the Federal Reserve’s who fi led for unemployment benefi ts last Open Market Committee, which sets policy bringing the S&P 500 index out of week fell by 9,000 to 376,000, another pan- on interest rates and other measures. the red for the week. Health care demic low. Germany’s DAX edged 0.1% lower to and technology companies were Markets are also watching for develop- 15,564.78 while the CAC 40 in Paris lost among the biggest gainers. ments from a summit of the Group of Seven 0.2% to 6,550.87. In Britain, the FTSE 100 The S&P 500 index was up 0.2% as of in Britain. At the top of the leaders’ agenda is picked up 0.3% to 7,099.18. U.S. futures 11:10 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Indus- helping countries recover from the coronavi- were little changed, with the contract for the trial Average was up 79 points, or 0.2%, to rus pandemic, which has killed more than 3.7 Dow industrials up 0.1% and that for the S&P million people and wrecked economies. 500 barely changed. 34,5260, and the Nasdaq Composite rose In Asian trading, Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.2%. Bond yields were steady. Benchmarks fell in Paris and Frankfurt but rose in Tokyo and Shanghai. U.S. futures 0.3% to 28,958.56 and the Kospi in South Stock prices rose, though they lost some were little changed. Korea picked up 0.3% to 3,224.64. In Hong momentum by midmorning, after the Labor “There’s a sense of every man for himself Kong, the Hang Seng shed less than 4 points Department said consumer prices jumped 5% ahead of the U.S. infl ation data this evening, to 28,738.88, while the Shanghai Composite in May, the biggest year-over-year increase a data point that has left markets in limbo and index advanced 0.5% to 3,610.86. Australia’s since 2008. The fi gure was higher than the seems to be taking an interminably long time S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.4% to 7,302.50. 4.6% rise that economists had expected, to arrive,” Jeffrey Halley of Oanda said in a On Wednesday, a slide in banks and indus- While investors have been concerned about report. trial companies nudged stocks on Wall Street infl ation for weeks, the May report seemed to modest losses after an early gain faded in to reinforce the growing consensus that any Stimulus the last half-hour of trading. Stocks champi- increase in infl ation will be temporary. A sig- The European Central Bank was expected oned by hordes of online retail investors, the nifi cant portion of the rise in consumer prices to leave its stimulus efforts running at full “meme” stocks as they have become known, was tied to the sale of used cars, for exam- steam at a policy setting meeting Thursday - were volatile once again. ple, which is largely attributed to the fact that even as the economy shows signs of recovery The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% to 4,219.55. many rental car companies are buying vehi- thanks to the easing of pandemic restrictions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gave up cles to beef up their fl eets as people return to Markets are also watching for develop- 0.4% to 34,447.14, while the Nasdaq held up traveling. ments from a summit of the Group of Seven somewhat better, ending down just 0.1% at “Keep in mind that as we start to make our in Britain. At the top of the leaders’ agenda 13,911.75. The Russell 2000 index gave up way back to a full economic recovery, there is is helping countries recover from the coro- 0.7% to 2,327.13. pent up demand and supply constraints from navirus pandemic, which has killed more In other trading, U.S. benchmark crude lost raw material and labor shortages,” said Mike than 3.7 million people and wrecked econo- 2 cents to $69.94 per barrel in electronic trad- Loewengart, a managing director at E-Trade mies. ing on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It Financial. “This creates the type of infl ation The G-7 leaders are meeting for three days lost 9 cents to $69.96 per barrel on Wednes- that the Fed believes is transitory, meaning it at a British seaside resort. It’s the fi rst such day. too shall pass. Whether or not they are correct gathering since before the pandemic. Brent crude, the international standard, remains to be seen.” Relations with China are another key con- picked up 4 cents to $72.26 per barrel. The bond market was steady after the infl a- cern, as Beijing and Washington remain at The U.S. dollar was trading at 109.47 tion data, with the yield of the 10-year U.S. odds over trade and technology policies head- Japanese yen, down from 109.64 late Treasury note holding at 1.49%. ing into the fourth year of a tariff war. Wednesday. The euro weakened to $1.2169 Investors also reacted positively to more The Labor Department’s release of the from $1.2182. China fl ays US bill to boost competitiveness BEIJING, June 10, (AP): Beijing has de- At a daily briefi ng, Foreign Ministry spokes- of the Chinese government. There are also nounced a U.S. bill aimed at boosting U.S. person Wang Wenbin said China-related con- “buy America” provisions for infrastructure technology to improve American competitive- tent in the bill was “full of Cold War zero- projects in the U.S. ness, calling it a thinly veiled attack on China’s sum thinking “ which “distorts the facts (and) Some provisions refl ect concerns over Chi- political system and an attempt to hinder its smears China’s development path and domes- na’s handling of the pandemic. One would development. tic and foreign policies.” prevent providing federal money to the Wuhan The Foreign Affairs Committee of China’s “It is a matter for the U.S. itself as to how Institute of Virology as investigations proceed ceremonial legislature, the National People’s to develop and enhance its competitiveness. into the origins of the virus and suspected con- Congress, issued a scathing statement on But we fi rmly oppose the U.S. making an issue nections to the lab’s research. Cases of the vi- Wednesday expressing its “strong dissatisfac- of China and treating China as an imaginary rus were fi rst recorded in the central Chinese tion and resolute opposition” to the U.S. Inno- enemy,” Wang said. China has enacted vari- city of Wuhan, but China has rejected any links vation and Competition Act.” The bill passed ous policy blueprints intended to enhance its between the outbreak and the institute. with overwhelming bipartisan support in the own competitiveness and build its prowess in It’s unclear whether the measure will fi nd Senate on Tuesday. advanced technologies. Such plans tend to be support in the Democratic-led House, where “This bill seeks to exaggerate and spread focused entirely on the economy and business, the Science Committee is expected to soon the so-called ‘China threat’ to maintain global areas where the ruling Communist Party and consider that chamber’s version. American hegemony, using human rights and government play a huge role. The bill’s passage comes days after Presi- religion as excuses to interfere in China’s do- dent Joe Biden expanded a list of Chinese com- mestic politics, and deprive China of its legiti- Issue panies whose shares are off-limits to American mate development rights,” the statement said. The 68-32 Senate vote demonstrated how investors because of their purported links to the “No force should expect that China will confronting China is a rate issue that can unite Chinese military and surveillance. swallow any bitter fruit that harms China’s sov- both parties in Congress at a time of intense That updated an order signed last year by ereignty, security or development interests,” it partisan division. Biden’s predecessor, Donald Trump, that add- said. It echoed language used by President Xi But Senators have sought to call attention to ed to antagonisms over trade and technology. Jinping, who has adopted an aggressive foreign China’s growing infl uence without stoking an- China demanded Washington withdraw the policy that responds harshly to any perceived ti-Asian rhetoric at a time of rising hate crimes order and said it was prepared to take “nec- attacks on China’s reputation. against Asian Americans. essary measures to resolutely safeguard the The statement also attacked provisions of The centerpiece of the bill is a $50 billion legitimate rights and interests of Chinese en- the bill expressing support for Taiwan, the emergency allotment to the Commerce Depart- terprises.” self-governing island democracy that China ment to support semiconductor development The executive order, which takes effect Aug. claims as its own territory; references to Hong and manufacturing through research and incen- 2, is the latest indication that Biden has not sof- Kong, where Beijing is accused of rolling back tive programs previously authorized by Con- tened the U.S. stance on alleged security risks democracy; and criticism of Chinese policy in gress. The bill’s overall cost would increase from companies American offi cials say are the northwestern territory of Xinjiang, the site spending by about $250 billion, with most of linked to the Chinese “military and industrial of mass detentions of minority Muslim groups. the outlays in the fi rst fi ve years. complex.” Those and related issues are “purely China’s Other parts of the bill spell out national se- Tariffs on Chinese products that were im- internal affairs and absolutely no foreign inter- curity concerns and target money-laundering posed under Trump, triggering similar actions ference will be tolerated,” the statement said. schemes or cyberattacks by entities on behalf from Beijing, mostly remain in place. EU court annuls approval of aid for German airline Condor

A top European Union court on Wednesday the application of the rulings was suspended vency proceedings, from which the re- annulled the EU’s approval of 550 million eu- pending new EU decisions. structured company emerged late last In this fi le photo, ros ($670 million) in state aid for German air- The Luxembourg-based General Court year. Last month, Condor announced that a Condor aircraft line Condor, backing a challenge by budget said the EU’s executive arm, the European investor Attestor Capitol would take a ma- stands at the carrier Ryanair but suspending the applica- Commission, had to come up with a more jority stake. tion of the ruling because of the impact of the complete reasoning. The General Court found that it was “in- international air- COVID-19 pandemic. The approval of loans to vacation carrier cumbent on the Commission to examine with port in Frankfurt, The decision by the General Court was in Condor to help it get through the collapse particular care whether the cancellation and Germany. (AP) many ways similar to rulings last month in of holiday air travel in the pandemic came rescheduling of Condor fl ights as a result of which it annulled EU approval of 3.4 billion shortly after the parent company of Polish the travel restrictions imposed in the context euros in state aid for the Netherlands’ KLM airline LOT pulled out of a takeover bid for of the pandemic were in fact the decisive and a potential total of 1.2 billion euros for the former subsidiary of collapsed tour op- cause of the additional costs incurred by Portugal’s TAP. erator Thomas Cook. Condor as a result of the extension of the In both of those cases, as with Condor, That resulted in an extension of insol- insolvency proceedings.” (AP)

Black men lose ground, women rise by 18% Racial diversity stagnated on corporate boards: study NEW YORK, June 10, (AP): Many US companies have Attention to gender equality did bolster the ranks of mi- In December, Majority Action, along with the Service rushed to appoint Black members to their boards of di- nority women on Fortune 500 boards, though their num- Employees International Union, released a report showing rectors since racial justice protests swept the country last bers remain small at 6%, according to the census. The that 56 of the S&P 500 companies had all-white boards as year. number of minority men remained virtually unchanged at of November 2020. The asset manager BlackRock voted But in the two preceding years, progress on increasing just under 12%. to approve the entire board at 52 of those companies at racial diversity on boards stagnated, a new study revealed With racial minorities holding so few seats to begin their 2020 shareholder meetings, according to the report, Tuesday. Black men even lost ground. with, the fi ndings underscore the need to pick up the pace which cited research from ISS Analytics and public fi l- The study, conducted by the Alliance of Board Diver- of change, said Linda Akutagawa, chair for the Alliance ings. Vanguard voted to support the entire board at 51 sity and the consulting fi rm Deloitte, points to the steep for Board Diversity. of the companies. Some fund giants have acknowledged defi cit companies face when it comes to fulfi lling pledges Asian, Hispanic and Black women directors made the big- they have been slower to push boardrooms to appoint to diversity in their ranks. An overwhelming 82.5% of di- gest percentage increases since 2018. But the raw number of more people of color, compared to their advocacy to add rectors among Fortune 500 company boards are white, ac- seats each of those groups gained paled in comparison to the more women. But many say the momentum is turning. cording to the Missing Pieces Report: A Board Diversity 209 seats gained by white women, according to the study. BlackRock said this year that it’s raising its expecta- Census of Women and Minorities on Fortune 500 Boards. White women held three new seats for every new seat oc- tions for ethnic and gender diversity on corporate boards, The study suggests that, until the May 2020 police kill- cupied by a woman from a racial minority. and it voted against more than 130 boards in the early ing of George Floyd galvanized a national reckoning on The Board Diversity Census based its fi ndings on a In this fi le photo, a United States fl ag is refl ected in the part of 2021 because of a lack of it. But it does not have systemic racism, attention to racial diversity took some- two-year review of public fi lings through June 30, 2020. window of the Nasdaq studio, which displays indices a bright-line rule for how many people of color should be thing of a backseat to gender equality in boardrooms. During that period, companies responded to pressure to and stocks down, in Times Square, New York. (AP) on a board, similar to how it expects U.S. companies to Between July 2020 and May 2021, some 32% of newly appoint more women to their boards. California passed a rate will, rather than a lack of qualifi ed minority candi- have at least two women on their board. appointed board members in the S&P 500 were Black, ac- law in 2017 requiring publicly traded fi rms headquartered Vanguard revised its proxy voting guidelines to warn cording to an analysis by ISS Corporate Solutions, which in the state to have at least two or three women directors dates. it will vote against some board nominees at companies advises companies on improving shareholder value and by 2021, depending on the size of their boards. “It’s really a choice for boards to take steps to become where lack of diversity is a concern. But a Vanguard reducing risk. That was a leap compared to 11% during Over the past year, more pressure has arisen for boards more diverse,” Oven said. spokeswoman said the investing giant believes “there is the previous year. to focus on racial diversity. California Gov. Gavin News- Asset no one-size-fi ts-all mandate for board diversity” and will But the time before then shows a sudden shift in priori- om signed a new law last year giving companies until the evaluate each board individually. ties. The Missing Pieces Report found that the number of end of 2021 to have at least one board member from an In April, 140 racial justice leaders published a letter in State Street Global Advisors, the company behind the women serving on Fortune 500 boards rose 4 percentage underrepresented ethnic community, or who identify as the Financial Times demanding that the country’s larg- “Fearless Girl” statue that stared down the iconic charging points to 26.5% between 2018 and June of 2020 - a faster LGBT. In December, Nasdaq fi led a proposal with the Se- est asset managers oppose all-white boards at this year’s bull statue near Wall Street, said it will start voting against pace of progress than the 2% increase over the preceding curities and Exchange Commission to adopt new listing shareholder meetings. But the letter also called for them the chair of the board nominating committee at S&P 500 two years. rules requiring companies to publicly disclose their board to oppose boards “with arguably token representation by companies next year if it doesn’t have at least one underrep- In contrast, the number of racial minorities on Fortune diversity statistics. a single person of color.” resented minority. This year, it began voting against nomi- 500 boards rose by just above a percentage point. That More than a dozen companies, including Zillow and “Boards draw a circle around everyone who is not a nating committee chairs of companies that fail to disclose the was a slower pace than the 2% increase during the previ- M.M.LaFleur, signed a pledge in September to add at white male and call themselves diverse,” said Eli Kasar- racial and ethnic composition of their boards. ous two years. In a telling fi nding, the number of Black least one Black director to their boards within a year. god-Staub, executive director of Majority Action, a “We did see that progress was not being made quickly men on Fortune 500 boards fell by 1.5% between 2018 Carey Oven, national managing partner of Deloitte’s nonprofi t group that sponsored the letter. “That way of enough,” said Benjamin Colton, State Street’s global co-head and June 2020, even as the representation of Black wom- Center for Board Effectiveness, said that kind of rapid framing it often obscures that fact that they only have one of asset stewardship. “It was diffi cult for us to even gauge en rose by 18%. shift shows that progress on diversity is matter of corpo- person of color on their boards.” progress because we did not have that disclosure available.” ‘We’re on the right track’ US jobs report bolsters case for govt spending By Josh Boak resident Joe Biden portrayed the May jobs report as Pa jumping off point for more spending on infrastruc- ture and education to keep growth going - essentially an argument for his agenda. But the employment numbers is- sued Friday also hinted at the possible limits of how much government aid can be pumped into the world’s largest economy. “We’re on the right track,” Biden said. “Our plan is work- ing. And we’re not going to let up now. We’re going to con- tinue to move on. I’m extremely optimistic.” The May jobs report showed the complexity of restarting the economy after a pandemic shutdown and the mixed sig- nals that can result when an unprecedented surge of govern- ment spending fl ows through the economy. Biden can con- gratulate his administration on 559,000 jobs being added and a 5.8% unemployment rate, yet the hiring was lower than what many economists expected after his $1.9 trillion relief package. Biden’s challenge is to convince Americans that his ad- ministration’s relief efforts to date have done well enough to sustain faster growth, instead of creating infl ation and im- balances that could jeopardize public support for his plans to invest at least another $3 trillion in roads, clean energy, children and schools. The report suggested that not enough people are seeking work, a possible problem for a president who is hoping that his rescue package will put the country back at full employ- ment by 2022. While Biden viewed the jobs fi gures as a full- speed-ahead argument for his agenda, several economists In this fi le photo, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Gary Gensler testifi es on Capitol Hill in Washington. Gensler, now chair of the Securities and were urging a degree of caution to see whether more Ameri- Exchange Commission, gave a speech Wednesday, June 9, 2021, where he once again decried ‘gamifi ed’ investing. Many trading apps use features that encourage custom- cans will start looking for jobs after the steep losses caused ers to make trades more often. That brings in more revenue for the apps but some research also suggests it leads to lower returns for the average investor. (AP) by the coronavirus pandemic. Increases Bruised but unbowed Republicans, for their part, found ways to turn the jobs re- port into an argument against Biden’s plans to fi nance more government programs through tax increases on the wealthy and corporations. Their concern is that generous unemploy- ment benefi ts have prevented people from accepting jobs Meme stock investors are back for more and that the government aid - much of it still forthcoming - will fuel infl ation. By Stan Choe tocurrencies and advocates for a new world they were taking after betting that GameStop features that encourage customers to make of “decentralized fi nance.” would fall. trades more often. That brings in more rev- Texas Rep. Kevin Brady, the top Republican on the House fter feeling the thrill of victory early Ways & Means Committee, said Biden should divert more Azari sees it all stemming from people Several of today’s meme-stock winners enue for the apps but some research also sug- Athis year by single handedly caus- feeling left out as they watched wealthy in- do have chunks of their shares sold “short,” gests it leads to lower returns for the average of the COVID-19 relief money to infrastructure. ing GameStop’s stock to soar - only to get “If we want to help families build their lives and rebuild vestors and fi rms suck up the majority of the where investors have made trades to profi t investor. crushed when it quickly crashed back to economy’s gains in recent years. Now they if the price falls, but not to the same degree Gensler said he’s asked the SEC’s staff to the U.S. economy for the long term, it’s time for the emer- earth - armies of smaller-pocketed and nov- gency spending and the endless government checks to end,” see a way to get some for themselves. as in January. At GameStop, roughly one in gather public input on the topic. He also said ice investors are back for more. “They are not out there trying to prove fi ve of its shares available to trade has been he’s asked the staff for recommendations on Brady told Fox Business. The big red fl ag in the jobs re- These undaunted investors have resus- port was that the labor force participation rate ticked down anything,” he said. “They just want to kind sold short, for example. Earlier this year, changes to rules that govern the stock mar- citated GameStop shares back above $300, of materialize the American dream for them- more than 100% of them effectively were, ket’s plumbing and how trading apps route to 61.6%. Despite the government spending, it’s essentially up from $40 in February after plunging from unchanged from where it was last summer and down from selves.” with some getting shorted multiple times. retail investors’ orders, to make sure they’re a peak of $347. They’re also hauling new Some of the meme-stock buyers believe fer- The buying activity this time around also getting the best execution. 63.3% before the coronavirus struck 14 months ago. The stocks onto the bandwagon they say is head- lower participation rate means that a healing economy is not vently in the fi nancial futures of the companies seems less fervent. Trading in call options, GameStop separately said late Wednesday ing for the moon, including the lesser-known they’re backing. Others say on social media which can give a buyer the right to buy 100 that the SEC’s staff is conducting an inves- encouraging enough people to fi nd work. health insurance company Clover Health In- For some economists, it’s evidence that Biden’s $1.9 tril- posts that they’re merely looking to cash in on shares of stock at a set price at a later date, tigation into the trading activity in its stock vestments. whatever the next hot stock is. Most say that surged to a two-month high recently. But it’s and those of other companies. GameStop, lion relief package was likely excessive. The government This second wave of leaps for meme spending has so far generated more demand for workers and as long as other like-minded investors stick to- still below the heights set in January. which received a request for documents on stocks are just as staggering - the movie gether and hold the stock, they’ll protect each May 26, said it doesn’t expect the inquiry to goods than the economy could produce, possibly vindicating Fall some Republican criticisms. theater chain AMC Entertainment soared to other and the stock’s price. hurt the company. “We have a general sense of what’s going on at this point: $62 last week from $2 early this year - and Malcolm Ethridge, a fi nancial adviser Over the last year, trading activity for call The SEC and other regulators could look We are not able to create the jobs fast enough relative to the once again professional Wall Street is call- with CIC Wealth outside Washington, D.C., options on single stocks has tended to move up for ways to force trading apps to offer more demand we’re infusing into the economy,” said Marc Gold- ing the gains illogical. Many of these pro- said a range of his clients want to talk about and down with how restricted the economy has warnings to customers in hopes of slowing wein, senior vice president for the Committee for a Respon- fessionals had predicted the phenomenon meme stocks, as well as cryptocurrencies. been by the pandemic, according to Deutsche them down, said John Coffee, a professor sible Federal Budget. of regular, small-fry investors piling into Ethridge also says it’s not only younger in- Bank strategists. When people have been leav- of law at Columbia University. They could Goldwein and other economists said they believe that a stock en masse and sending it incredibly vestors pushing up meme stocks - he’s got- ing their houses more often, call option trading start with making it clearer that trading op- Biden’s aid package helped the economy, though the same higher would fi zzle out, particularly after ten just as many requests from his clients has tended to fall off, which makes the last few tions can be riskier than buying actual shares results might have been achieved for less money. There is they felt the pain of losing some money. who are retirees. weeks a notable exception. of a stock. also the possibility that the relief package’s expanded unem- Instead, the frenzy has endured and shows “I think in most cases, though, they really So, if getting burned by plunging prices Coffee is skeptical GameStop, AMC and ployment benefi ts propped up consumer spending and that how powerful these investors remain, at just wanted a professional to tell them why for meme stocks once before didn’t stop others can hold onto their lofty prices, which forthcoming state and local government aid kept workers least for now. They’re armed with social it wasn’t a good idea to get involved just so them, and the possibility of doing things would need profi ts to explode higher extremely on payrolls - all of which could have helped boost the jobs media where they can convince others to that they could stop feeling like they were other than trading options while sitting on quickly to look rational according to traditional totals. champion the same stocks. They also have missing out,” he said. a couch hasn’t so far, what could slow the models used by fi nancial analysts. That means Harvard University professor Jason Furman, a former zero-fee trading apps that allow many to buy This resurgence for meme stocks is a lit- phenomenon? he’s worried many retail investors may be set- chief economist in the Obama White House, said it was sur- stock options, which can offer bigger gains tle different from the earlier supernova. For Regulators and politicians in Washington ting themselves up for big losses in their zeal to prising that the participation rate fell in a month when vacci- at a smaller upfront cost than buying a share one, it hasn’t dragged down the broader have been discussing some options, though ride the meme-stock wave. nations were advancing, COVID-19 infections were declin- of stock, in exchange for potentially bigger stock market. Back in January, the mania nothing’s come out of it yet. And he acknowledges that even if broker- ing, job openings were up and wages were rising. percentage losses. helped knock down the S&P 500 to its worst Gary Gensler, chair of the Securities ages do offer more warnings, that may not be Because demand for workers is greater than their current “They’ll do surprising things if given the day in months. That was a result of fears that and Exchange Commission, gave a speech enough to stop some traders, as social media supply, the silver lining for Biden is a sharp jump in average tools,” said Hossein Azari, CEO of cmorq, a some hedge funds would have to sell big, Wednesday where he once again criticized posts continue to encourage them to pile into hourly earnings. (AP) company that helps customers get into cryp- unrelated stocks to raise cash to cover losses “gamifi ed” investing. Many trading apps use certain stocks, and given human nature. (AP) ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 SCIENCE 11

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‘Internet of animals’ Scientists trace bird migration with tech TAKOMA PARK, Md., June 10, (AP): A plump robin wear- ing a tiny metal backpack with an antenna hops around a sub- urban yard in Takoma Park, then plucks a cicada from the ground for a snack. Ecologist Emily Williams watches through binoculars from behind a bush. On this clear spring day, she’s snooping on his dating life. “Now I’m watching to see whether he’s found a mate,” she said, scrutinizing his interactions with another rob- in in a nearby tree. Once the bird moves on at season’s end, she’ll rely on the backpack to beam frequent location data to the Argos satellite, then back to Williams’ laptop, to track it. The goal is to unravel why some American robins migrate long distances, but others do not. With more precise information about nest- ing success and conditions in breeding and wintering grounds, “we should be able to tell the relative roles of genetics versus the environment in shaping why birds migrate,” said Williams, who is based at Georgetown University. Putting beacons on birds is not novel. But a new antenna on the In- ternational Space Station and recep- tors on the Argos satellite, plus the Williams shrinking size of tracking chips and batteries, are allowing scientists to remotely monitor songbird movements in much greater de- tail than ever before. “We’re in a sort of golden age for bird research,” said Adri- aan Dokter, an ecologist at Cornell University who is not di- A partially eclipsed sun peaks out from behind a cloud as it rises over Lower Manhattan in New York, Thursday, June 10. (AP) rectly involved with Williams’ study. “It’s pretty amazing that we can satellite-track a robin with smaller and smaller chips. Ten years ago, that was unthinkable.” The device this robin is wearing can give precise locations, Health within about 30 feet (about 10 meters), instead of around 125 miles (200 kilometers) for previous generations of tags. That means Williams can tell not only whether the bird is still in the city, but on which street or backyard. Or whether Many did not seek treatment in emergency it’s fl own from the Washington, D.C., suburbs to land on the White House lawn. Movements Heart, diabetes deaths soar amid COVID A second new tag, for only the heaviest robins, includes an accelerometer to provide information about the bird’s move- NEW YORK, June 10, (AP): The US ments; future versions may also measure humidity and baro- saw remarkable increases in the death metric pressure. These Icarus tags work with a new antenna on rates for heart disease, diabetes and Pandemic shows risk of obesity, the International Space Station. some other common killers in 2020, That antenna was fi rst turned on about two years ago, “but and experts believe a big reason may there were some glitches with the power-supply and the com- be that many people with dangerous and the challenge of weight loss puter, so we had to bring it down again with a Russian rocket, symptoms made the lethal mistake of staying away from the hospital for fear NEW YORK, June 10, (AP): Jen- weight. then transport it from Moscow to Germany to fi x it,” said Mar- nifer Bergin was already obese and It’s often not until a major health tin Wikelski, director of the Max Planck Institute of Animal of catching the coronavirus. pre-diabetic before the pandemic, scare, like a heart attack or a no- Behavior, whose scientifi c team is honing the technology. Af- The death rates - posted online this and learning she also had high table deterioration in lifestyle, ter “the usual troubleshooting for space science,” the antenna week by federal health authorities - blood pressure made her worry that people are motivated to lose was turned back on this spring. A health worker prepares a syringe add to the growing body of evidence about how sick she might get with weight, said Eric Plaisance, an As researchers deploy precision tags, Wikelski envisions the of the AstraZeneca vaccine during a that the number of lives lost directly COVID-19. She began walking obesity researcher at the University development of “an ‘Internet of animals’ - a collection of sen- mass coronavirus vaccination cam- or indirectly to the coronavirus in the three hours a day, eventually losing of Alabama at Birmingham. sors around the world giving us a better picture of the move- paign for public transport workers at US is far greater than the officially re- 60 pounds. And though the pandemic illumi- ment of life on the planet.” the Kampung Rambutan Bus Termi- ported COVID-19 death toll of nearly “I just knew I was a prime can- nated the risks of obesity, he said nal in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, didate for getting it and not recov- people were already used to hear- The American robin is an iconic songbird in North America, June 10. (AP) 600,000 in 2020-21. its bright chirp a harbinger of spring. Yet its migratory habits For months now, researchers have ering,” said Bergin, a 50-year-old ing about how unhealthy it is to be remain a bit mysterious to scientists. known that 2020 was the deadliest resident of Charlotte, North Caro- overweight. “It’s astounding how little we know about some of the year in US history, primarily because lina. Now 170 pounds and 5 feet, 4 “It usually takes a much great- most common songbirds,” said Ken Rosenberg, a conser- of COVID-19. But the data released inches tall, she is no longer consid- er, life-changing event at a per- vation scientist at Cornell University. “We have a gener- Discovery this week showed the biggest increases ered obese, but would like to con- sonal level,” he said of what often al idea of migration, a range map, but that’s really just a in the death rates for heart disease and tinue improving her health. triggers successful weight loss broad impression.” diabetes in at least 20 years. Since the early days of the pan- for people. China ready to send 1st crew: The demic, health offi cials have warned That was the case for Mickey An earlier study Williams worked on showed some rob- “I would probably use the word that obesity and related conditions Beatima, a 29-year-old Seattle rocket that will send the first crew members ‘alarming,’” said Dr. Tannaz Moin, a ins are long-distance migrants - fl ying more than 2,780 miles to live on China’s new orbiting space station such as diabetes were risk factors resident who started trying to lose (4,480 km) between their breeding area in Alaska and winter has been moved onto the launch pad ahead diabetes expert at UCLA, said of the for severe COVID-19. It was an- weight a couple months before the grounds in Texas - while others hop around a single backyard of its planned blastoff next week. trends. other reminder of the many under- pandemic, when his diabetes led to most of the year. The three astronauts plan to spend three Earlier this year, the Centers for lying health issues often signaled eye problems. What factors drive some robins to migrate, while others months on the space station doing space- Disease Control and Prevention re- by obesity - as well as of how stub- “That really hit me,” said Bea- don’t? Does it have to do with available food, temperature walks, construction and maintenance work ported that nearly 3.4 million Ameri- bornly diffi cult sustained weight tima, who is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and fl uctuations or success in mating and rearing chicks? and science experiments. cans died in 2020, an all-time record. loss can be. Even faced with such has gone from about 300 pounds to Williams hopes more detailed data from satellite tags, com- The main section of the Tianhe, or Heav- Of those deaths, more than 345,000 risks, it’s not clear how common 170 pounds. bined with records of nesting success, will provide insights, enly Harmony, station was launched into were directly attributed to COVID-19. Bergin’s dramatic weight loss may The pandemic accelerated his ef- and she’s working with partners who are tagging robins in orbit on April 29, and a cargo spacecraft The CDC also provided the numbers of be. forts by making weight loss easier. Alaska, Indiana and Florida for a three-year study. sent up last month carried fuel, food and deaths for some of the leading causes Across the country, countless He was no longer getting takeout, Scientists have previously put GPS-tracking devices on equipment to the station in preparation for of mortality, including the nation’s top people of all body sizes have either going out with friends or gathering larger raptors, but the technology has only recently become the crewed mission. two killers, heart disease and cancer. gained or lost weight during the with his family for their customary small and light enough for some songbirds. Tracking devices The Long March-2F Y12 rocket carrying But the data released this week con- pandemic. For some like Bergin, feasts. must be less than 5% of the animal’s weight to avoid encum- the Shenzhou-12 spaceship was transferred tains the death rates - that is, fatalities no longer commuting to an offi ce He also found solace in dancing to the launch pad at the Jiuquan Satel- meant more time for walking, eat- to YouTube videos, and was moti- bering them. relative to the population - which is ing out less and greater control vated by the knowledge that getting lite Launch Center in northwest China on considered a better way to see the im- In a Silver Spring, Maryland, yard, Williams has unfurled Wednesday, the China Manned Space En- over what she ate. healthier would reduce his risk for nylon nets between tall aluminum poles. When a robin fl ies gineering Office said in a brief statement. pact from year to year, since the popu- But for others, being stuck at severe COVID-19. into the net, she delicately untangles the bird. Then she holds Its tentative launch date is next Wednesday. lation fluctuates. home meant moving less and eat- “If I were to get it and I was still it in a “bander’s grip” - with her forefi nger and middle fi nger The space agency plans a total of 11 Causes ing more because of stress, anxi- 300, I think it would be way more of loosely on either side of the bird’s neck, and another two fi n- ety, depression - or just proximity to a battle than if I got it today,” Bea- launches through the end of next year to Of the causes of death for which gers around its body. deliver two laboratory modules to expand the kitchen. tima said. On a tarp, she measures the robin’s beak length, takes a the 70-ton station, along with supplies and the CDC had full-year provisional The spectrum of weight changes Christian Hainds, a 42-year-old toenail clipping and plucks a tail feather to gauge overall crew members. Next week’s launch will be data, nine registered increases. Those underscores the complexities of resident of Hammond, Indiana, health. the third of those, and the first of the four included Alzheimer’s disease, Parkin- obesity, including how much of a also lost about 50 pounds during Then she weighs the bird in a small cup on a scale. This crewed missions planned. son’s, chronic liver disease, stroke and role a person’s circumstances can the pandemic, and at 180 pounds one is about 80 grams, just over the threshold for wearing the China said in March the astronauts train- high blood pressure. play in their health, said Karen H. and 5 feet, 11 inches tall is no long- penny-sized Argos satellite tag. ing for the upcoming crewed missions were Some of the increases were rela- Yeary, an obesity researcher at the er considered obese. Williams fashions a makeshift saddle with clear jewelry a mix of space travel veterans and newcom- tively small, but some were dramatic. Roswell Park Comprehensive Can- His weight had crept up over cord looped around each of the bird’s legs. She then tightens ers and included some women. It has sent 11 The heart disease death rate - which cer Center in Buffalo, N.Y. That’s the years, peaking at around 230 the cord so the tag sits fi rmly on the bird’s back. astronauts into space to date, all of them pi- has been falling over the long term - contrary to the notion that losing pounds. lots from the ruling Communist Party’s mil- rose to 167 deaths per 100,000 popula- weight is just a matter of willpower, But it wasn’t until he was diag- When she opens her hand, the robin hops to the ground, she said. nosed as diabetic around the start then takes a few steps under a pink azalea shrub before itary wing, the People’s Liberation Army. tion from 161.5 the year before. It was The first Tianhe crew will be all male, only the second time in 20 years that “It takes a lot of effort and ener- of the pandemic that he felt the ur- flying off. though women will be part of future crews gy to eat healthy and then to lose gency to make changes - especially In addition to providing very precise locations, the satel- the rate had ticked up. This jump, of on the station, according to Yang Liwei, more than 3%, surpassed the less than weight,” Yeary said. since data was emerging that it was lite tags transmit data that can be downloaded from afar onto who orbited Earth in China’s first crewed Another reason tackling obesity one of the conditions that was more Williams’ laptop. The data on older tags couldn’t be retrieved 1% increase seen in 2015. is so diffi cult: Weight gain often likely to lead to severe coronavirus mission in 2003 and is now an official at the In raw numbers, there were about unless the same bird was recaptured the following year - a dif- space agency. happens slowly over years, making disease. fi cult and uncertain task. The Tianhe builds on experience China 32,000 more heart disease deaths than it easier to dismiss as a health is- “All of those long-term scary Wilkeski hopes the new technology will help scientists bet- gained from operating two experimental the year before. sue. In the US, an estimated one in things that can happen because ter understand threats birds and other creatures face from habi- space stations earlier in its increasingly am- Diabetes deaths rose to 24.6 per four adults are considered obese, of obesity no longer became long- tat loss, pollution and climate change. bitious space program. Chinese astronauts 100,000 last year, from 21.6 in 2019. and another one in three are over- term concerns,” Hainds said. “It is detective work to try to fi gure out why a population is spent 33 days living on the second of the That translated to 13,000 more dia- declining,” said Ben Freeman, a biologist at the Biodiversity previous stations, carried out a spacewalk betes deaths than in 2019. The 14% Research Centre at the University of British Columbia. Better and taught science classes that were beamed increase was the largest rise in the dia- attacks, stroke or heart failure,” Dr. diabetes, similar changes happened in information about migration corridors “will help us look in the down to students across the country. betes death rate in decades. Donald Lloyd-Jones, a Northwestern Indiana, New Mexico, West Virginia right places.” China landed a probe, the Tianwen-1, The death rate from Alzheimer’s University researcher who is presi- and some other Southern and Plains A 2019 study co-written by Cornell’s Rosenberg showed on Mars last month that carried a rover, was up 8%, Parkinson’s 11%, high dent-elect of the American Heart As- states. the Zhurong. It also has brought back lunar blood pressure 12% and stroke 4%. sociation. The death rate from the nation’s No. 2 that North America’s population of wild birds declined by samples, the first by any country’s space nearly 30%, or 3 billion, since 1970. The CDC offered only the statistics, Other possible explanations also killer, cancer, continued its decline dur- program since the 1970s, and landed a probe not explanations. The agency also did point indirectly to the coronavirus. ing the year of COVID-19. It fell about Also: and rover on the moon’s less explored far not say how many of the fatalities were Many patients stopped taking care 2% in 2020, similar to the drop seen from side. people who had been infected with - and of themselves during the crisis, gain- 2018 to 2019, even though cancer screen- WASHINGTON: The cicadas were fl ying. The reporters hoping Beijing doesn’t participate in the Interna- to join the president in Europe were not. weakened by - the coronavirus but whose ing weight or cutting back on taking ings and cancer care declined or were of- tional Space Station, largely due to US ob- high blood pressure medications, he ten postponed last year. Reporters traveling to the United Kingdom for President jections. Washington is wary of the Chinese deaths were attributed primarily to heart Joe Biden’s fi rst overseas trip were delayed seven hours after program’s secrecy and its military connec- disease, diabetes or other conditions. said. Experts said the stress of the cri- Lloyd-Jones’ theory for the decline: their chartered plane was overrun by cicadas. tions. (AP) Some experts believe a larger rea- sis, the lockdown-related disappear- Many of the virus’s victims were fight- The Washington, DC, area is among the many parts of the ❑ ❑ ❑ son is that many patients did not seek ance of exercise options, and the loss ing cancer, “but COVID intervened country that have been swarmed by Brood X cicadas, a large treatment in an emergency because of jobs and the accompanying health and became the primary cause of emergence of the loud 17-year insects that take to dive-bomb- Archaeologists dig hilltop: Archaeolo- they feared becoming infected with insurance were all factors, too. death.” ing onto moving vehicles and unsuspecting passersby. There gists are giving a grassy hilltop overlooking the virus. Increases in Kentucky, Michigan, Earlier research done by demog- are trillions of them in the Washington, Maryland and Vir- iconic Plymouth Rock one last look before “When hospitalization rates for Missouri, and West Virginia pushed rapher Kenneth Johnson at the Uni- ginia region, said University of Maryland entomologist Paula a historical park is built to commemorate COVID would go up, we would see the four into the group of states with versity of New Hampshire found that Shrewsbury. the Pilgrims and the Indigenous people who dramatic declines in patients present- the highest rates of death from heart an unprecedented 25 states saw more once called it home. ing to the emergency room with heart disease, the CDC data showed. For deaths than births overall last year. Even Biden wasn’t spared. The president brushed a cicada Braving sweltering heat, a team of about from the back of his neck as he chatted with his Air Force 20 graduate students enrolled in a masters greeter after arriving at Joint Base Andrews for Wednesday’s program at the University of Massachusetts- fl ight. Boston began excavating an undeveloped “Watch out for the cicadas,” Biden then told reporters. “I lot on Cole’s Hill in Plymouth, Massachu- just got one. It just got me.” setts, this week. membrance Park, this could be the last David Landon of UMass-Boston’s Fiske The bugs also tried to stow away on Air Force Two on Sun- The National Historic Landmark site - chance to mine the soil for Native and co- Center for Archaeological Research, who’s day when Vice President Kamala Harris fl ew to Guatemala. which contains the first cemetery used by lonial artifacts. leading the effort, said he’s confident his The cicadas were caught hiding in folds of the shirts of a Secret the Pilgrims after they arrived from England “Cole’s Hill is among the most sacred team will recover items of interest from the Service agent and a photographer, and escorted off the plane in 1620 and was a Wampanoag village for land we’ve got,” said Donna Curtin, ex- site. before takeoff. thousands of years before that - has been ecutive director of the Pilgrim Society & “You don’t always get the opportunity to The cicadas - which sing to attract mates with science- poked and prodded numerous times over the Pilgrim Hall Museum, which owns the tract. do work at sites that are so significant,” he fi ction-sounding hums - seem to be attracted to other noises, past century. “We want to make it more than just a grassy, said. “We know we’re going to find stuff - entomologists said. But now, as historical organizations re- empty lot. We want to engage people. And there’s no question about that. 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Theyjoinedforcesforasmoky, guitar slayerChrisStapletonhadthenight’sbest ing theyear’sbestcountrymusicvideos. country music,tookovertheawardsshowhonor- BREATHE —otherfemalestars,someoutsideof — shealsoperformedwithrockbandNEEDTO- CMT Award.Whoa!”sheexclaimed. holiday album“MyGift.” sending herthesong,whichappearedonfirst music videos.” what wedo,doinglove(and)making honor: “You’rethereasonwe’reallheredoing thanked herdie-hardfanswhileacceptingthe Nashville, Tennessee. the yearatWednesday’sshow,whichairedfrom ration withJohnLegend,wasnamedvideoof lelujah.” the CMTMusicAwards,thankstohersong“Hal- record asthemostdecoratedartistinhistoryof has anotherreasontorejoice—sheextendedher NEW YORK,June10,(AP):CarrieUnderwood Underwood winsatCMTAwards The legendaryGladysKnightwonoveraudi- Grammy-winning R&BstarH.E.R.andfellow Though Underwoodownedpartofthenight “Congratulations onwhatIthinkisyourfirst She alsoshouted-outLegend,particularlyfor Underwood, whonowhas23CMTAwards, The musicvideoforthesinger’shit,acollabo- Variety Festival tohelprevitalizeitshometown Awards at indoorscreeningsandtolookavirtualplatform,”saysCaraCu- pursue everythinginparallel-tolookatoutdoorscreenings, be possible. changing. Ultimately,theygambledthatanin-personfestivalwould put thefestivaltogether.Therulesofroad,asRosenthalsays,kept to guesshowhealthrestrictionsandvaccinationswouldevolveasthey needed tobefi planning its2021incarnation-20thyearlastAugust.Permits across television,videogames,podcastsandvirtualreality,hadtostart “We saidtheonlywaytobesurethatourfestivalishappening But Tribeca,whichincludes56worldpremieresandprogramming eprHarry Kemper Madison SquareGardentoconcertsaftera15-monthshutdown. Park wasannounced.AndonJune20,theFooFighterswillreopen Broadway showlaterthismonth.AmassivesummerconcertinCentral Day. Injustthepastweek,BruceSpringsteensaidthathe’llreopenhis program, aseriesoffreepop-upperformancesrunningthroughLabor Rosenthal hashelpedleadGov.AndrewM.Cuomo’s“NYPopsUp” loved onesandallthefront-lineworkers.” this hastakenonsomanyofus,nottomentionthefamiliesthatlost ways strugglingtocomeout.It’sbeeninterestingtheemotionaltoll Tribeca ispartofawiderefforttorestoreNewYork’sculturallife. corded segments.(AP) led. 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Platform “Hearing Lindasingmakesitveryclearthat Martell hadacountryhitwiththesong“Color months after hedefended franchise. is leavingthelong-running “The Bachelor”anditsspinoffs, rison racism, inanyform.”(AP) LOS ANGELES: His departurecomes four — SeePage13 , theoriginalhostofABC’s ❑ Success Chris Har- years and wishhimallthe best contributions over thepast20 We arethankfulfor hismany host of‘TheBachelor’ franchise. tion theme. formal withanOldSouthplanta- tos showingheratafraternity against criticismover2018pho- contestant Harrison is“stepping asideas neighborhood wasaspecialoccasion. and opensimminentlyintheatersFriday,itsarrivalnamesake the otherboroughs.Thoughfi Wednesday attheUnitedPalaceinWashingtonHeights,aswell Heights,” oneofthesummer’smostanticipatedmovies,premiered litical powerhouseStaceyAbrams. programming timedtoJuneteenth,andhandanawardGeorgiapo- centerpiece, playingoutdoorsintheBattery.Tribecawillalsofeature ven Soderbergh’s“NoSuddenMove”willpremiereasthefestival’s baums,” “TheFiveHeartbeats”andCharlieChaplin’sKid.”Ste- That includesanniversaryscreeningsof“Fargo,”“TheRoyalTenen- to sellmorevirtualtickets,aswellall-accesspassesstartingat$999. from itsnamethisyearbecauseofmultimediaprogram,willhope brightened forFriday,thedayhisfi About AnthonyBourdain,”wasrelievedtoseethattheforecasthad day, MorganNeville,directoroftheanticipated“Roadrunner:AFilm from oneanother.Butpremiereswillberain-or-shine.OnWednes- outdoor screeningsendedupbeingthecenterpiece.” stand whichoftheseweneedtoturnthevolumeupanddownon.The sumano, festivaldirector.“Thenaswekeepgettingcloser,we’llunder- Fewer seatsmeantheTribecaFestival,whichhasdropped“fi But thefestivalisbookendedbytwomarqueeevents.“In Films willhavefewershowingsthannormal.Seatsbedistanced awardsshowairedonJune9withbothliveandprere- Rachael Kirkconnell Day (Taylor’sVersion)’ CMT MusicAwards) lerini andHalsey,‘TheOtherGirl’(fromthe2020 Young andKaneBrown,‘FamousFriends’ Scott, ‘Nobody’ Town, ‘Wine,Beer,Whiskey’ ship You’ ‘The GoodOnes’ John Legend,‘Hallelujah’ Awards: child added. yelled, referringtothepandemic. making musicpeople,”KimberlySchlapman year. the night’sfirstaward-duo/groupvideoof star, herbrotherandparents. year andfeaturedhomemoviesstarringthepop (Taylor’s Version),”whichwasre-releasedthis ture awardwenttoTaylorSwift’s“TheBestDay male videooftheyearandbestfamilyfea- to performattheshowbutbackedout,wonfe- Music Awards. Halsey’s “TheOtherGirl”fromthe2020CMT performance oftheyearwenttoBalleriniand for “FamousFriends”withChrisYoung.CMT ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ A listofwinnersatthe2021CMTMusic “I knowyoulikedrinkingsongs,”KarenFair- “This isawesome.Firstofall,we’rebackand Little BigTown’s“Wine,Beer,Whiskey”won Gabby Barrett,whowasoriginallysupposed

Male videooftheyear: Best familyfeature: CMT performanceoftheyear: CMT EqualPlayAward: Female videooftheyear: Video oftheyear: Duo/group videooftheyear: Breakthrough videooftheyear: Collaborative videooftheyear: for comment. (AP) immediately respond toarequest Harrison. Hispublicist didn’t including onareplacement for work hadnofurther comment, Tuesday. ment saidinajointstatement Horizon andABCEntertain- on hisnewjourney,”Warner lm hasalreadybowedinLosAngeles The producerandthenet- lm debuts. TaylorSwift,‘TheBest Carrie Underwoodand KaneBrown,‘Wor- LindaMartell GabbyBarrett, KelseaBal- LittleBig Dylan Chris lm” ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 NEWS/FEATURES 13

People & Places

In this video image provided by CMT, Jon Randall, (from left), Miranda Lambert and Jack Ingram perform ‘Tequila Does’ at the CMT Music Awards, airing on June 9. (AP)

H.E.R., (left) and Chris Stapleton perform ‘Hold On’ at the CMT Music Kane Brown, (left), and Chris Young perform ‘Famous Friends’ at the Luke Bryan performs ‘Down to One’ at the CMT Music Awards on May Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 9, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP) CMT Music Awards. (AP) 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP)

Thomas Rhett performs ‘Country Again’ at the CMT Music Awards at the Kelsea Ballerini performs ‘I Quit Drinking’ at the CMT Music Awards. Charles Kelley, (left), and Hillary Scott of Lady A perform ‘Like A Lady’ at Bridgestone Arena, June 9. (AP) (AP) the CMT Music Awards. (AP)

Carrie Underwood accepts the Dylan Scott accepts the award for Kane Brown accepts the award Iliza Shlesinger presents the award Mickey Guyton presents the Trace Adkins, (left), and Victo- award for video of the year for breakthrough video of the year for for male video of the year for ‘Wor- for collaborative video of the year at Equal Play award at the CMT ria Pratt arrive at the CMT Music ‘Hallelujah.’ (AP) ‘Nobody.’ (AP) ship You.’ (AP) the CMT Music Awards. (AP) Music Awards. Awards. (AP) Massive exhibition, a bright beacon of hope for arts Everything in New York is bigger, even its Van Gogh exhibit

NEW YORK, June 10, (AP): A Starry Night,” a station that uses arti- more than a dozen cities across North sure nothing needed to be touched, massive, immersive exhibition cel- ficial intelligence to give visitors an America, including Los Angeles, perhaps except for visitors’ cell- ebrating artist Vincent van Gogh has individualized letter from Van Gogh, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Minne- phones. He said it’s fitting that Van leaned on some Broadway talent for a chance to co-create a work with him apolis and Pittsburgh. Gogh was often isolated: “He is a a little razzle dazzle during its visit to on their phones, and booths that ex- The heart of the show is the same perfect artist and this is a perfect time New York City. plore the artist’s synesthesia. in each city - a 38-minute digital because we’ve all been wrestling Producers of “Immersive Van Corey Ross, the lead producer film projected across the hulking with isolation.” Gogh” have tapped Tony- and Emmy of “Immersive Van Gogh,” said the space that dynamically and elegant- There has lately been an explosion Award-winning set designer David show leans into every place it lands ly weave images from Van Gogh’s of renewed interest in the Dutch post- Korins for creative help after they se- in and New York was the biggest paintings on the walls and ground Impressionist artist, and “Immersive cured a jaw-dropping 70,000-square- challenge of any city the show has to a soundtrack of gentle electronic Van Gogh” is just one of several foot venue for their exhibit in lower visited. music and ethereal piano. Those parts traveling exhibits that marry his work Manhattan, easily the biggest space “The question was, really, how were designed by Massimiliano Sic- with technology. There’s even a rival the exhibit has landed. do we bring in the essence of New cardi, with original music by Luca in New York just a few miles away, “They wanted something bigger, York?” he said. “And of course, Da- Longobardi. “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experi- fancier, deeper,” said Korins, who vid Korins is someone whose work I The show’s arrival in New York ence.” has designed sets for “Hamilton” and love and he’s the top guy. So he was comes as the city emerges from a Producers of “Immersive Van Gogh” “Dear Evan Hansen” and is a lifelong the first call.” lockdown that shut down cultural in New York had so much space - the fan of Van Gogh. “I wanted to really Some elements of Korins’ work events and art crowds. “I feel like this location on Pier 36 was once home to try and find a way to help people in are expected to be added to upcom- is a huge, bright beacon of hope for 25 basketball courts - that they’ve de- 2021 see him more as a human.” ing visits to other cities. The exhi- arts in New York,” said Korins. signed three galleries, each larger than Korins has added a ceiling instal- bition has already been presented Projections of selected works of celebrated painter Vincent Van Gogh All visitors must wear masks and the next, which viewers can wander lation that uses almost 8,000 paint in San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto are displayed at a preview of the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit at Pier 36, social distancing cues are sprinkled about or sit on benches and watch Van brushes to thrillingly reproduce “The and Paris and plans are to expand to June 4, in New York. (AP) throughout the exhibit. Korins made Gogh’s work float by. ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 SPORTS 14

English clubs fined US ‘overwhelm’ Costa Rica to UEFA ‘pauses’ disciplinary Super League rebels case GENEVA, June 10, (AP): UEFA put finish 4-game, 11-day stretch a hold Wednesday on its disciplinary case against Super League rebel clubs Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid, while the six Premier League clubs that tried to join the breakaway accepted a collective fine of 22 mil- lion pounds ($31 million). The three clubs who refused to renounce the Super League project are facing a possible ban from the Champions League, although that now looks unlikely before next sea- son. Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid won a ruling from a Spanish court in April that they could not be punished by Switzerland-based UEFA and FIFA. Their case was also In this Feb 15, 2021 file photo, Chelsea’s Timo Werner (left) vies referred by the judge in Madrid to the for the ball with Newcastle’s Isaac European Court of Justice in Hayden during the English Premier Luxembourg which could weigh in if League match at the Stamford UEFA is breaching competition laws. Bridge, London, England. (AP) “The UEFA Appeals Body has decided to stay the proceedings until 30 points and fined 25 million pounds further notice,” the European soccer ($35 million) if they try to join any body said in a statement, acknowl- similar sort of largely closed competi- edging it was notified by Swiss tion in the future that isn’t part of the authorities last week of the Madrid established structures. court order. It’s a second round of sanctions for the six English clubs. They agreed a SOCCER settlement deal with UEFA last month joined by the other Italian and Spanish teams among the Super League “UEFA understands why the disci- founders: AC Milan, Inter Milan and plinary proceedings needed to be sus- Atlético Madrid. pended for the time being, but remains The nine agreed to UEFA’s terms to confident in and will continue to forfeit 5% of their prize money from defend its position in all the relevant European competitions in the 2022-23 jurisdictions.” season and pay a combined 15 million It was unclear if next steps will see euros ($18.3 million) also as a “gesture United States’ Reggie Cannon (20) and Costa Rica’s Ronald Matarrita (22) vie for the ball during the second half during an international friendly soccer UEFA challenge the injunction in of goodwill” to benefit children, youth match, on June 9, in Sandy, Utah. (AP) Madrid or seek to persuade judges in and grassroots football. Luxembourg, where the timeline for For top clubs, a successful season rulings could take at least several in the Champions League currently Dike, Cannon score 1st international goals months unless fast-tracked. earns around 100 million euros ($122 All three holdout clubs qualified million) in UEFA prize money. for next season’s Champions League The agreement also saw the nine SANDY, Utah, June 10, though none won their domestic consent to be fined 100 million euros league title. Their national federations ($122 million) if they seek again to (AP): The United States submitted entries for all three with play in an unauthorized competition finished a grueling stretch Ronaldo scores as Portugal blank Israel UEFA and the group-stage draw is or 50 million euros ($61 million) if of four games in 11 days scheduled for Aug. 26. they breach any other commitments LISBON, Portugal, June 10, (AP): The plan to split from the existing to UEFA as part of the settlement. Cristiano Ronaldo scored to lead over 5,400 miles that result- Champions League run by UEFA col- After UEFA formally opened the ed in three wins, including Portugal to a 4-0 win over Israel in its disciplinary case two weeks ago, final warm-up match before defending lapsed within 48 hours in April after the CONCACAF Nations the English clubs - Arsenal, Chelsea, Barcelona, Juventus and Madrid said its European Championship title. in a joint statement they would not League trophy. Twenty- Ronaldo scored in the 44th minute to Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester clubs United and City - pulled out accept “any form of coercion or intol- four players saw action, take his international tally to 104 goals. erable pressure.” He will enter Euro 2020 five goals amid a backlash from their own fans and eight scored. and the government. The statutes of UEFA and FIFA away from tying the all-time scoring prohibit clubs taking disputes to local Prep time for the Europe-based record for a men’s national team. The The Premier League on Wednesday players is over. Next up is the start record is held by former Iran striker Ali said its fines amount to around 3.6 courts outside soccer’s judicial bodies of World Cup qualifying in Daei, the only other male soccer player million pounds ($5.1 million) per whose decisions can be appealed to September. to surpass the 100-goal milestone. club, with the cash being invested in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in support for fans, grassroots leagues Switzerland. and community programs. The league Barcelona, Juventus and Madrid SOCCER SOCCER called the clubs’ acceptance of the have claimed they are trying to fines a “gesture of goodwill.” change the traditional structure of “They have wholeheartedly apolo- European soccer, after teams and “The depth of this team will really Bruno Fernandes and João Cancelo gized to their fans, fellow clubs, the leagues were badly hit financially by come in handy,” Brenden Aaronson said also scored for Portugal, which was Premier League and the FA (Football the COVID-19 pandemic. after scoring in the eighth minute to start coming off a 0-0 draw at Spain in its Association),” the league said in a “Either we reform football or we a 4-0 exhibition rout of Costa Rica. “I Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo shoots the ball during the international first warm-up match last week. statement. will have to watch its inevitable think it’s it’s going really well so far. friendly soccer match between Portugal and Israel at the Alvalade stadium Ronaldo missed a few good chances They have accepted being deducted downfall,” they said last month. And I think we showed that today.” in Lisbon, on June 9. (AP) before finally finding the net with a left- Daryl Dike and Reggie Cannon footed shot from inside the area at the added their first international goals This schedule was designed to Honduras in the Nations League semi- José Alvalade Stadium. His goal came Salmiya, Kuwait clubs ready for and Gio Reyna converted a penalty mimic pandemic-delated World Cup final. Pulisic, McKennie, Jordan two minutes after Fernandes had opened kick in the 77th, three minutes after qualifying, where the U.S. opens with Siebatcheu and Sebastian Lletget also the scoring with a low shot from near the entering. three matches from Sept. 2-8, a win- scored. penalty spot after a pass by Cancelo, who added to the lead with a nice low 23rd ACL Handball Champ’ship U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter changed dow FIFA designed for two. “I think there’s guys that will be nine starters from the lineup he used to strike into the corner in the 86th. KUWAIT CITY, June 10, (KUNA): Al-Shimmari said. He added that the “What I realized is that it’s going to able to go three games and 90 minutes, Fernandes scored his second goal by beat Mexico 3-2 in extra time on Kuwait and Salmiya sport clubs said team signed contracts with four profes- Sunday to win the first CONCACAF take a group to get this done. It’s not but it’s not going to be many, espe- hitting the top corner with a shot from Nations League. going to take 11 starters,” Berhalter cially given the way we want to play outside the area in stoppage time. they were ready to compete in the 23rd sional players for the tournament. Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie said. “We think we have a young, tal- and the way we want to press,” Portugal coach Fernando Santos Asian Club League Handball and Josh Sargent didn’t play at all. ented group. And to gain that Berhalter said. started with Fernandes, Bernardo Silva Championship from June 12 to 21 in Defender Mark McKenzie, the tar- CONCACAF experience was massive. Europe-based players will go on and Diogo Jota playing alongside Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. HANDBALL get of racial abuse on the Internet after And when we turn around and we go brief vacations and then skip next Ronaldo, who was substituted in the In separate statements to KUNA on a poor first half Sunday, was the only into World Cup qualifying, we’ll have month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup to 72nd. João Félix was not included in Thursday, the clubs’ officials noted player to start for the fourth straight a good idea of what that’s going to be report for preseason ahead of 2021-22 the match squad. Pepe and Rúben Dias that their teams aim to represent On his part, member of the board of game and had a stronger effort. like and what the three-game rhythm’s club seasons. led the defense. Kuwait in the final stages of the com- Salmiya club Dr Hussein Al-Khodhari “I came of out of the Mexico game going to be like.” The 20th-ranked U.S. improved Portugal will play Euro 2020 in a petition and develop the performance noted that the team prepared for the being extremely proud of Mark and Reyna was the only multiple goal 11-1-1 in its last 13 matches and won difficult Group F that also includes of Kuwaiti handball. tournament in a training camp in the the way he handled himself,” Berhalter scorer over the four games, which its 10th consecutive game against a Germany, France and Hungary. It will Kuwait club’s team played five Qatari capital, Doha. said. “He didn’t need to play another began with a 2-1 friendly loss at regional opponent since a 2019 open against Hungary on Tuesday in friendly matches in the training camp in Clubs from Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain, minute today and I still would have Switzerland on May 30 and was fol- Nations League loss to Canada, match- Budapest. It then faces Germany on Serbia, winning four matches, the Uzbekistan, Iran and Yemen will also been proud of him.” lowed by last Thursday’s 1-0 win over ing the American high set in 2013. June 19 and France on June 23. club’s handball media coordinator Saad take part in the competition. ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 SPORTS 15

A’s hand D-backs 19th straight road loss; Yanks rally past Twins Pederson, Arrieta lead Cubs to win over Darvish, Padres SAN DIEGO, June 10, (AP): Joc Ranger Suarez (2-0) pitched three Pederson and Sergio Alcantara hom- scoreless innings of relief for ered, and Jake Arrieta threw five Philadelphia. strong innings for the Chicago Cubs, William Contreras and Ozzie Albies who beat former teammate Yu Darvish each had three hits for the Braves. and the San Diego Padres 3-1 to take Astros 8, Red Sox 3 Islanders knock out Bruins, two of three. In Boston, Jose Altuve and Alex The Cubs beat the Padres five times Bregman homered to help Jake in six games in a 10-day stretch, Odorizzi pick up his first win since including a three-game sweep at 2019, and Houston beat Boston. Wrigley Field last week. Houston has won three straight. Darvish (6-2) retired the first nine Boston led 2-0 early, but the Astros Cubs batters before Pederson hit a responded with five quick runs to take return to Stanley Cup semis towering home run to right-center field control. leading off the fourth to tie it at 1. Odorizzi (1-3) allowed three runs Darvish pitched well but took the and three hits over five innings, strik- hard-luck loss ing out six to post his first victory when the Cubs since Sept. 24, 2019 when he was still scored the go- with Minnesota. ahead run in the seventh on Anthony BASEBALL Rizzo’s double- play ball. Arrieta Nathan Eovaldi (7-3) lasted 5 2/3 allowed one run innings, giving up five runs and a sea- and four hits in son-high 11 hits while striking out five innings, five. The loss snapped his three-game struck out six Pederson winning streak. and walked Yankees 9, Twins 6 one. He allowed Manny Machado’s In Minneapolis, Gerrit Cole pitched RBI single in the third. six sharp innings amid the hubbub in Rex Brothers (2-0) pitched a perfect the game around pitcher grip aids, and sixth for the win. Craig Kimbrel Giancarlo Stanton hit two of New pitched a perfect ninth for his 15th York’s four home runs in a win over save in 17 chances. Minnesota. Athletics 4, Diamondbacks 0 Cole (7-3) won for the first time in In Oakland, Calif., Sean Manaea three starts, allowing solo homers to Jorge pitched six innings of two-hit ball, and Polanco and Miguel Sanó among five hits Oakland handed Arizona its 19th without a walk. Polanco hit a two-run straight road loss, the longest such shot in a four-run ninth for the Twins. streak in major league baseball since Cole reserved two of his nine strike- 1985. outs for Josh Donaldson, who recently Mark Canha had two hits and two questioned whether the three-time All- RBIs for Oakland, and Jed Lowrie Star right-hander and others have finished with three hits. The AL West unfairly helped their cause with sticky leaders won for the sixth time in seven substances on their fingers that cross games. the lines of even competition. The Diamondbacks dropped their Aangels 6, Royals 1 seventh straight game overall. In Anaheim, Calif., Griffin Canning Rangers 4, Giants 3, 11 Innings pitched five-hit ball into the seventh In Arlington, Texas, Brock Holt hit inning, Anthony Rendon hit a two-run a game-ending single with two outs in double and Los Angeles swept Kansas the 11th inning and Texas beat San City. Francisco for its second win in 14 Kean Wong had a two-run single games. and José Iglesias added an RBI double Holt lined a single to center off lefty for the Angels, who have won eight of Jake McGee (2-2) after the Giants 11 after completing a 5-2 homestand Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) fights for control of the puck with New York Islanders’ Ryan Pulock (6) during the first period of Game 6 during an intentionally walked leadoff hitter and outscoring Kansas City 22-5 in the NHL hockey second-round playoff series, on June 9, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP) Isiah Kiner-Falefa to get to the left- three-game sweep. handed hitter. Kelvin Gutiérrez drove in the only Nate Lowe, who had a tying pinch- run for the Royals, who have lost five Nelson scores twice, Varlamov stops 23 shots hit sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, straight. started the 11th on second base. There Reds 7, Brewers 3 were two popups before he scored to In Cincinnati, Vladimir Gutierrez UNIONDALE, N.Y., June 10, (AP): The New York Varlamov stopped 23 shots and the Islanders beat the Bruins 6-2 in Game end the Rangers’ fourth walk-off win pitched seven effective innings, Tyler Islanders got another big second period and ran past the 6 in a front of a raucous home crowd at Nassau Coliseum. this season. Stephenson drove in three runs and “It was awesome,” Nelson said. “The place was rocking tonight. The fans were Mets 14, Orioles 1 Cincinnati stopped Milwaukee’s five- Boston Bruins for a return trip to the Stanley Cup semi- feeding us energy. The team played great. One of those nights (coach) Barry In Baltimore, Kevin Pillar and Billy game win streak. finals. (Trotz) touched on after the game, you’ll always remember moments like that. McKinney each homered twice, and Gutierrez (2-1) allowed two runs That was a big game, a big team effort from everybody.” New York beat Matt Harvey decisive- and six hits in the longest of his three Brock Nelson scored twice in New York’s three-goal second, Semyon ly for the second time this season, big league starts. The right-hander Kyle Palmieri, Trais Zajac, Cal routing Baltimore. struck out seven and walked three in Clutterbuck and Ryan Pulock also scored Harvey (3-7) allowed seven runs his second straight win. Kuwait bag 3 medals at Arab shooting tourney to help the Islanders set up a rematch with and eight hits in both games. He lasted Cincinnati backed its rookie pitcher the defending champion Tampa Bay 4 1/3 innings the first time and three with five runs in the first two innings. CAIRO, June 10, (KUNA): Kuwait’s shooters Nasser Kuwait, which has made several successes in this Lightning. Josh Bailey and Jean-Gabriel innings Wednesday. He has lost six Stephenson doubled home Jesse Al-Maklad, Abdulrahman Al-Faihan and Talal Al-Torqi field. Pageau each had two assists. straight decisions. Winker in the first, and Nick won the gold, silver and bronze medals respectively in He pointed to his gold medal he won at the world The Lightning beat the Islanders in Pete Alonso and Mason Williams Castellanos hit a two-run double in the Men’s Trap shooting contest at the Arab shooting shooting tourney hosted by Italy two weeks ago. six games in the bubble in Edmonton championship hosted by Egypt. He stressed that he would do his best in the next last year. also homered for New York. Taijuan second. In separate statements to KUNA, the shooters dedi- championships mainly Tokyo Olympics to raise Walker (5-2) allowed a run and five Mariners 9, Tigers 6, 11 Innings Brad Marchand scored twice for cated their medals to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Kuwait’s flag. Boston, and Tuukka Rask made 23 hits in seven innings, with a walk and In Detroit, Jake Fraley made a Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Meanwhile, Al-Faihan voiced his delight about his nine strikeouts. He lowered his ERA to game-saving catch in the ninth inning, saves. The Bruins, who reached the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber silver medal, noting that he was about to snatch the Stanley Cup Final two years ago, were 2.07. then drove in the go-ahead run in the Al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti people. gold. Phillies 2, Braves 1 11th to lead Seattle over Detroit. Al-Maklad said he was very happy for winning this The game helps players prepare for the next Olympic eliminated in the second round for the In Philadelphia, Luke Williams Fraley robbed Isaac Paredes of a medal, regretting that he did not qualify for the Tokyo games, he added. second straight year. walked Philadelphia off with his first game-ending homer with one out in Olympics. The tourney, which will run until June 12, features With the Bruins on the power play, big league homer, hitting a two-run the ninth, reaching well over the left- Al-Torqi said that it is a great achievement for 300 male and female shooters from 16 Arab countries. Marchand got the puck in front of the shot with two outs in the ninth inning field fence to make the catch, then net and put a backhander past to beat Atlanta. threw to first for an inning-ending Varlamov from the right side at 5:38 doubles, singled and scored twice, and Louis snapped a six-game losing of the third to cut Boston’s deficit to The Phillies had just four hits and double play. Colorado earned a rare road victory streak with a win over Cleveland. made 15 straight outs before Andrew After both teams scored one run in 4-2. It was Marchand’s fifth of the over Miami, handing Bud Black his O’Neill hit a 451-foot, two-run series and eighth of the postseason. McCutchen drew a one-out walk off the 10th, Fraley gave the Mariners a 300th win as Rockies manager. homer in the third off Phil Maton and Will Smith (1-5) in the ninth. Pinch- 5-4 lead with a one-out RBI single in Charlie Blackmon had two hits and a solo homer in the seventh against hitter Brad Miller popped out to sec- the 11th. an RBI for the Rockies, who are a Trevor Stephan. ICE HOCKEY ond, bringing up Williams, who drove Rockies 4, Marlins 3 major league-worst 5-23 on the road Matt Carpenter drove in three runs an 0-1 slider over the wall in left. I In Miami, Raimel Tapia hit two — compared to 20-14 at Coors field. with a bases-loaded double and Paul Winning pitcher Austin Gomber Goldschmidt had a solo homer for the The Islanders’ stifling defense limit- (5-5) allowed one run in five innings. Cardinals, who won for just the second ed the Bruins to just five shots on goal The left-hander scattered five hits and time in 10 games. in the third. With the minutes winding struck out eight on 84 pitches. Daniel Dodgers 2, Pirates 1 down on Boston’s season, New York Bard got his eighth save in 11 opportu- In Pittsburgh, Justin Turner hit two hemmed the Bruins in their end of the nities home runs and Los Angeles got 7 1/3 ice, preventing them from pulling Rask Nationals 9, Rays 7, 11 Innings scoreless innings from its bullpen in a for an extra skater until 1:25 left. In St. Petersburg,, Fla., Starlin victory over Pittsburgh in a game Clutterbuck scored an empty-netter Castro drove in a run with a double delayed 70 minutes at the start due to with 59 seconds left to seal it, and during a two-run 11th inning and rain. Pulock added another 11 seconds later. Washington beat AL East-leading Turner belted a 409-foot drive to the New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit After outscoring the Bruins 8-3 in the Tampa Bay. visitors’ bullpen in center field in the Cole throws to a Minnesota Twins middle periods of the first five games, Castro opened the 11th with his hit first inning to open the scoring. Then batter during the first inning of a New York had three more in the second against Diego Castillo (2-3) and came he broke a 1-all tie in the third with a baseball game, on June 9, in - for the third time in the series. home on a sacrifice fly by Josh solo shot to left field for his 11th Minneapolis. (AP) Nelson stole the puck from Matt Harrison to make it 9-7. multi-homer game. Grzelcyk. took off on breakaway and Tanner Rainey had runners on first The Dodgers have won 12 straight walk to beat the AL Central-leading beat Rask into the top right corner at and second with no outs in the bottom games against Pittsburgh dating to White Sox. 5:20 to put New York up 2-1. of the inning and escaped for his first 2018. Grichuk hit a 451-foot drive leading Bailey stole an outlet pass from save. Blue Jays 6, White Sox 2 off the second inning. Toronto rookie Rask and fed Nelson streaking to net, Cardinals 8, Indians 2 In Chicago, Randal Grichuk hit a Alek Manoah threw five solid innings and Nelson beat the goalie from the Oakland Athletics’ Jed Lowrie hits a single against the Arizona In St. Louis, Adam Wainwright long home run and Toronto took in his third major league start and the right side with 7:23 left in the second Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game, on June 9, allowed two runs in seven innings, advantage of a season-high four errors Blue Jays won despite another strong for his second of the night and sixth of in Oakland, Calif. (AP) Tyler O’Neill homered twice and St. by Chicago as well as a bases-loaded start by Chicago’s Lance Lynn. the playoffs.

MLB Results/Standings Parker helps Sky end losing streak

WASHINGTON, June 10, (AP): Results and standings from the MLB games on Wednesday. Loyd shines, Storm cruise past Dream Texas 4 San Francisco (11 innings) 3 Toronto 6 Chicago White Sox 2 Oakland 4 Arizona 0 LA Angels 6 Kansas City 1 COLLEGE PARK, GA., June 10, Tiffany Hayes scored 20 in her first NY Mets 14 Baltimore 1 Chicago Cubs 3 San Diego 1 Houston 8 Boston 3 Philadelphia 2 Atlanta 1 (AP): Jewell Loyd scored 13 of her 18 20 minutes of play. and finished with Seattle 9 Detroit (11 innings) 6 Cincinnati 7 Milwaukee 3 points in the first quarter to lead six 22 points for Atlanta (4-5). Elizabeth St Louis 8 Cleveland 2 LA Dodgers 2 Pittsburgh 1 Seattle players in double figures, and Williams had eight points and 12 NY Yankees 9 Minnesota 6 Colorado 4 Miami 3 Washington 9 Tampa Bay (11 innings) 7 the Storm cruised past the Atlanta rebounds. Atlanta was held to 35.8% American League National League Dream 95-71. shooting. East Division East Division Sky 92, Fever 76 W L Pct GB W L Pct GB In Chicago, Candace Parker made Tampa Bay 39 24 .619 _ New York 30 24 .556 _ BASKETBALL her hometown debut for Chicago and Boston 37 25 .597 1-1/2 Atlanta 29 30 .492 3-1/2 Courtney Vandersloot led the way New York 33 29 .532 5-1/2 Philadelphia 29 31 .483 4 offensively with 17 points and nine Toronto 31 28 .525 6 Washington 25 33 .431 7 Baltimore 22 39 .361 16 Miami 26 35 .426 7-1/2 Breanna Stewart had 15 points, nine assists as the Sky beat the Indiana Central Division Central Division rebounds and five assists, and Sue Bird Fever 92-76 to snap a seven-game los- added 11 points and six assists for Seattle W L Pct GB W L Pct GB ing streak. Chicago 37 24 .607 _ Chicago 35 27 .565 _ (8-2), which rebounded after a last-sec- Parker returned home to Chicago in Cleveland 32 27 .542 4 Milwaukee 34 27 .557 -1/2 ond loss to Dallas on Sunday. Stephanie the offseason after a 13-year stint with Kansas City 29 31 .483 7-1/2 St Louis 32 30 .516 3 Talbot chipped in 13 points off the bench, the Los Angeles Sparks, but she Detroit 25 36 .410 12 Cincinnati 29 30 .492 4-1/2 Minnesota 24 37 .393 13 Pittsburgh 23 37 .383 11 Mercedes Russell also scored 11 and entered having played just one game West Division West Division Atlanta Dream guard Crystal Katie Lou Samuelson added 10. due to an ankle injury. Bird and Talbot each made three of W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Bradford, (right), tries to steal the Azura Stevens and Stefanie Dolson Oakland 37 26 .587 _ San Francisco 38 23 .623 _ ball from Seattle Storm forward Seattle’s 12 3-pointers compared to each added 12 points for Chicago (3-7). Houston 35 26 .574 1 Los Angeles 36 25 .590 2 Stephanie Talbot, (left), during the Atlanta’s 3-for-26 shooting from behind Kahleah Copper had 11 and Quigley Seattle 31 32 .492 6 San Diego 37 27 .578 2-1/2 first half of their WNBA basketball the arc. The Storm shot 55.6% from the scored 10. Diamond DeShields needed Los Angeles 30 32 .484 6-1/2 Colorado 25 37 .403 13-1/2 game, on June 9, in College Park, Texas 24 39 .381 13 Arizona 20 43 .317 19 field, including 12 of 22 behind the arc. to be helped off the floor midway Ga. (AP) Seattle also hit 13 of 16 free throws. through the fourth quarter. ARAB TIMES, FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 11-12, 2021 16

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin deliv- ers during the fi rst inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pitts- burgh. Dodgers won 2-1. (AP) — See Page 15 Sports Latest sports scores at — http://sports.arabtimesonline.com Djokovic, Nadal to meet in semis Pavlyuchenkova advances to 1st major final PARIS, June 10, (AP): Tour veteran dumped consecutive shaky serves into easily served out the victory. “We know each other well,” the third- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova endured the net to lose the set. “Tennis is such a mental sport,” she seeded Nadal said. “Everybody knows long stretches where she didn’t enjoy Pavlyuchenkova’s groundstrokes said. “That’s what is really hard about that in these kind of matches, anything tennis, and because her consistency carried more sting in the second set as tennis.” Pavlyuchenkova, who has can happen.” “I’m confi dent. I believe and confi dence were so elusive she she raced to a 4-1 lead. Her fi rst sign won 12 tour titles, will climb back into I can win,” Djokovic said. “Otherwise, considered calling it a career. of nerves came as she double-faulted Top 20 next week for fi rst time since I wouldn’t be here.” The other men’s Her persistence paid off Thursday, twice, including on break point, to January 2018. semifi nal Friday is No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsi- when the 29-year-old Russian ad- make it 4-3, but she broke back and Novak Djokovic wheeled toward pas vs. No. 6 Alexander Zverev. vanced to her fi rst Grand Slam fi nal by his guest box in a nearly empty Court Djokovic was so close to advancing beating unseeded Tamara Zidansek at Philippe Chatrier as midnight neared and when he led the third-set tiebreaker the French Open, 7-5, 6-3. let out one yell, two yells, three, four. against 2019 U.S. Open semifi nalist Pavlyuchenkova, seeded 31st, is play- Once two points from a straight-set Berrettini 5-4. But after accumulating ing in her 52nd major tournament and victory and seemingly well on his way merely 14 unforced errors over about her 14th French Open. She had been 0-6 to a French Open semifi nal showdown 2 1/2 hours up to then, Djokovic com- in major quarterfi nals before fi nally sur- against Rafael Nadal, Djokovic had mitted two in a row - a nervy forehand USA’s Desirae Krawczyk, (left), and Britain’s Joe Salisbury hold the Cup mounting that hurdle on Tuesday, and to deal with so much that went awry: into the net, then a backhand into the after defeating Russia’s Elena Vesnina and Aslan Karatsev in their mixed she was steadier than the big-swinging consecutive unforced errors that gave net - and lost that set, drawing roars doubles final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. (AP) Zidansek in their semifi nal. away a tiebreaker; a 21 1/2-minute de- from a crowd hoping for more tennis. lay while spectators left because of a COVID-19 curfew; a face-down tum- TENNIS ble that drew blood from his left palm. Still, the top-seeded Djokovic held “I wanted this so much that right on and moved on, pulling out the quar- now I don’t feel anything,” Pavly- terfi nal victory against No. 9 Berrettini uchenkova told the crowd in French. 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 Wednesday night. Suns rout Nuggets Even so, the quality of play in the “This match had it all: falls, crowd, fi rst match was as enjoyable as the break. It was a lot of intensity. I just warm, cloudless weather. The 85th- felt under tension the entire time,” ranked Zidansek, who this week be- Djokovic said. “The reaction (at) the came the fi rst Slovenian woman to end was just me liberating that ten- reach a Grand Slam quarterfi nal, was Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns sion that was building up for the entire the better player for much of the fi rst the ball to Italy’s Matteo Berrettini match.” Now comes a semifi nal Friday for 2-0 series lead set, moving well and hitting the more during their quarterfinal match of against a familiar foe in a rematch of aggressive groundstrokes. the French Open tennis tourna- last year’s Roland Garros fi nal, but a But Pavlyuchenkova won the ment at the Roland Garros stadium round earlier: Nadal, who is 105-2 in most important points, and Zidansek in Paris. (AP) the clay-court tournament. Gobert wins 3rd Defensive Player of Year award

PHOENIX, June 10, (AP): third to make it 60-43. Phoenix took an 86-67 advantage into the fourth. The Chris Paul is a 36-year- Suns led by 31 in the fi nal quarter as old man who can still put they relentlessly pushed the ball even together an NBA point as the lead built. Crowder had another good night as guard’s version of a vir- the Suns’ long-range shooter and en- tuoso performance: Fifteen forcer. He and Denver’s Aaron Gor- assists, no turnovers and don were each called for a technical foul after they exchanged words and it led to another blowout shoves midway through the third. On playoff victory for his roll- the next possession, Crowder coaxed ing Phoenix Suns. Gordon into committing an offensive foul, much to the delight of the 16,529 Apparently so. at Phoenix Suns Arena. Paul added 17 points, Devin Crowder said he isn’t seeking to be Booker had 18 points and 10 the team’s enforcer but the moments rebounds and Phoenix routed keep fi nding him. He joked that he’s the Denver Nuggets 123-98 on already given to much money to the Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead NBA in the form of fi nes during this in the Western Conference semifi- postseason. nals. Paul pushed the sellout crowd into Deandre Ayton had 15 points and a frenzy in the fourth, throwing his 10 rebounds, and Mikal Bridges added 15th assist to Craig after criss-crossing 16 points for the balanced Suns in their around helpless Denver forward Paul fi fth straight vic- Millsap. Paul then hit a pair of 3-point- tory. ers and the celebration was on in the Paul was par- desert with the Suns rolling in their ticularly impres- fi rst playoff appearance in 11 seasons. sive and it ap- pears his ailing BASKETBALL right shoulder - which greatly limited his play Phoenix took a 52-42 halftime lead against the Los after a sloppy fi rst half where both Angeles Lakers teams struggled to generate offense. Denver was shaky with its long range in the fi rst round Paul - isn’t much of a shooting, making just 1 of 13 3-point- problem anymore. The 11-time All- ers in the fi rst quarter. Star had 21 points and 11 assists in Booker had 13 points before the Game 1. break. Jokic countered with 15 points. Nikola Jokic had 24 points and 13 Some of Denver’s better players rebounds for Denver, a day after get- are dealing with injuries, including ting the NBA’s Most Valuable Player forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) and award. But the Nuggets couldn’t fi nd guard Will Barton (hamstring). Both anyone else to score consistently, leav- were listed on the injury report. ing them reeling going back to Denver Porter started and played 27 min- for Game 3 on Friday night. utes, fi nishing with 11 points and six The Suns had a 10-point halftime rebounds but shot just 3 of 13 from the Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric, (left), and Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap chase down a loose ball during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA lead Wednesday and Jae Crowder fi eld. Barton played for the fi rst time in basketball second-round playoff series in Phoenix. (AP) added a pair of 3-pointers early in the about six weeks, entering the game late in the fi rst quarter. He played 16 min- utes and had 10 points and was also ‘We can’t wait to experience hearing 15,000 people singing the national anthem’ called for a technical foul in the third. Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert saved Utah’s opening game of the second round with a blocked shot, the kind of play that’s earned him recognition as A year late, Italy & Turkey play opening game at Euro ’20 the NBA’s best defender. It would have been ever better if ROME, June 10, (AP): Somehow it only one of their matches to fi nish This year’s tournament is being of three documents to enter the matches without conceding a goal and Mark Eaton had seen it. seems appropriate that Italy, the fi rst second in their group. played in 11 cities scattered across Stadio Olimpico: either a certifi - has 20 clean sheets in 32 matches since The former Jazz center died last month country in Europe that was over- “Being in this tournament and play- the European continent. cate from Italian health authorities Roberto Mancini took over as coach. at 64 and Gobert was thinking about his whelmed by the coronavirus pan- ing in the opening match makes us The Italian government decided showing they have been vaccinated While record-setting goalkeeper predecessor Wednesday after breaking a demic, is hosting the opening game proud,” Turkey coach Şenol Güneş that the Stadio Olimpico can be fi lled against COVID-19, another docu- Gianluigi Buffon retired from inter- tie with him for most Defensive Player of of the European Championship. said. “In every opening game there are to 25% capacity for the four games ment from Italian health authorities national soccer after the failed World the Year awards in franchise history by Even if Euro 2020 is kicking off surprises and I hope we can also spring it will host. showing they have recovered from Cup qualifi cation, Italy remain solid winning it for a third time. in 2021. one.” Wales and Switzerland, the other That amounts to a maximum of the coronavirus within six months, at the position with 22-year-old “I thought about it last night because The biggest crowd to gather in It- two teams in Group A, meet in Baku, 15,948 spectators. or a negative test result issued within Gianluigi Donnarumma now be- I knew that I probably would have got aly for a year and a half will witness Azerbaijan, on Saturday. Ticket-holders need to show one 48 hours of kickoff. tween the posts. Also, Bonucci and a text after the game,” Gobert said. an Azzurri squad aiming for the title While more than 2,000 tickets for Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini form play a Turkey team aiming to spring the opening game were sold in Tur- a strong and experienced pairing in a surprise on Friday at Stadio Olim- key, many of those fans are not ex- central defense. pico in Rome. pected to travel to the match. One of Turkey’s main strengths is “We’ve been waiting a year for also their solidity at the back.They this European Championship and allowed only three goals in qualify- we can’t wait to experience hearing SOCCER ing and managed to keep forwards 15,000 people singing the national Memphis Depay and Erling Haaland anthem,” veteran Italy defender Fans arriving at the stadium will scoreless in recent World Cup quali- Leonardo Bonucci said. “Soccer have their body temperature measured fi ers. with fans inside the stadium is a dif- by thermal scanners, and anyone with Both sides are also strong at center ferent sport.” After embarrassingly a fever or other coronavirus symptoms forward. failing to qualify for the 2018 World will be ushered to a quarantine area. Ciro Immobile won the Euro- Cup, Italy won all 10 of their quali- The protocols seem like a small pean Golden Shoe award when he fying matches for Euro 2020 and en- price to pay after Italy became the matched the Serie A record with 36 ters on a 27-match unbeaten run. epicenter of the pandemic in Europe goals in 2019-20. “We want to go all the way,” Bo- in early 2020, as cities like Bergamo Burak Yılmaz is Turkey’s second nucci said. “Other national teams struggled to keep up with the sick second highest scorer of all time, have more experience but we can and the dead. There have been more with his 29 goals putting him behind In this file photo, Utah Jazz center play with anyone. We don’t have than 125,000 confi rmed deaths from only the retired Hakan Şükür (51 Rudy Gobert (27) scores against a (Romelu) Lukaku or a Cristiano COVID-19 in the country and more goals). Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Ronaldo. Our strength is the team.” England’s Marcus Rashford stretches for a ball during the training session than 4 million people infected, in- Andrea Bocelli will sing the Gia- Valanciunas during the second Turkey took four points off France in at St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent, England on Thursday June 10, cluding many members of Italy’s como Puccini aria “Nessun Dorma” half of Game 5 of an NBA basket- qualifying, including a 2-0 win over 2021. England play their first match at the Euro 2020 soccer championship squad - both players and coaches. during the tournament’s opening ball first-round playoff series in Salt the World Cup champions, and lost against Croatia at Wembley stadium in London on June 13. (AP) Italy have won their past eight ceremony preceding kickoff. Lake City. (AP)

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