First Satellite in Two Years Final at Luzhniki Stadium Tonight

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Devils bag bronze 20 SPORTS SPORTS 17 Kerber claims Wimbledon title Two killed New edifice of diplomacy Two Palestinians killed as in South Iraq Baghdad Israel strikes Gaza again

rotesters stormed the Pprovincial government building in the Iraqi city of Kerbala yesterday as two more demonstrators were killed in southern Iraq as protests over poor public services and corruption entered their sixth day. Demonstrations also took place in the cities of Najaf Israel was targeting Hamas facilities in the attack. and Basra, where security forces announced city- Gaza ities used by Hamas, which wide curfews amid reports dominates Gaza, including of skirmishes between srael has carried out its a battalion headquarters in protesters and local militia biggest attack against Ha- Beit Lahia, a training camp groups. Imas targets in Gaza since located in a high-rise building In Basra, seven protesters the war in 2014. in the al-Shati refugee camp were injured after clashing Palestinian health officials in northern Gaza, weapons with guards belonging to a said two people were killed storage facilities and rocket local militia group, security and 12 injured in an air strike launchers. forces said. in Gaza City. However, Palestinian offi- Three Israelis were hurt by cials said a ceasefire had now one of more than 90 rockets been agreed thanks to “Egyp- Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj unveils the plaque as she opens the new Indian Embassy Complex in fired on Israel. tian and international efforts”. FIFA World Cup Seef yesterday, in the presence of Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and Indian Ambassador The Israel Defense Forces Israel has not commented on final today to Bahrain Alok Kumar Sinha. See Page 4 (IDF) said it had struck facil- the report. Moscow

t’s an all-European bat- Itle to decide who will be crowned champion as France and Croatia square off in the 2018 World Cup First satellite in two years final at Luzhniki Stadium tonight. France beat Bel- Bahrain to begin its space journey soon; Efforts on to select the first space team gium 1-0 to make the 2018 World Cup final, while Cro- atia upset England 2-1 in space within two years, it was of candidates to increase as the extra time. See Page 18 The minister revealed revealed. deadline to apply will expire on • “The Kingdom is planning to the 29th of July. that ten fresh university optimise the use of space scienc- He revealed that that ten fresh engineering graduates es to serve national develop - university engineering graduates 400 aged less than 35 years ment and keep abreast of global aged less than 35 years would be applications have strides,” said Transportation and selected to make up the nucleus been received from would be selected to candidates aspiring to make up the nucleus of Telecommunications Minister of the planned space team. be part of the space Kamal Ahmed, who is in charge “A five-member jury made up team. the planned space team. of the National Space Science of NSSA officials and overseas Agency (NSSA). experts will select the ten can- A total of fifteen Speaking on the Instagram The selection didates in total transparency,” companies• have so Live account of the Bahrain of first space he said, adding that he would would be announced within the News Agency, he stressed the team will be personally meet the candidates coming six months. far expressed their importance of investing in the who undergo a two-year-train- A total of fifteen companies readiness to support and nascent space sector to revitalise made in total ing programme which starts in have so far expressed their read- fund the first artificial development and usher in new transparency. October. iness to support and fund the satellite, in addition to fields. MR AHMED The National Space Science first artificial satellite, in addi- He underlined the NSSA ini- Agency will cooperate with the tion to employing and training employing and training tiative to set up Bahrain Space University of Bahrain and Bah- the selected candidates. the selected candidates. Team which play a vital role to planned space team, thanking rain Polytechnic among other The Transportation and Tel- develop this emerging sector the private sector for supporting prominent academic institutions ecommunications Minister, in Manama and achieve desired goals. the ambitious programme. based in development countries. charge of the National Space He pointed out the campaign “The agency has so far re - During the Instagram Live Science Agency (NSSA) extended ahrain is setting up a which was launched by the ceived up to 400 applications which was followed by 4,700 thanks to the Kingdom of Sau- highly-qualified team to agency to attract competent to be part of the team,” said the people, he expressed the hope di Arabia and the United Arab DON’T MISS IT Blaunch its first satellite in Bahraini nationals and build the minister, expecting the number that the first artificial satellite Emirates for their support. UNFAIR PROCESS Bahrain keen to 02 expand ties with Johnson & Johnson to pay $4.7bn damages in talc cancer case UN agencies New York J&J said it was “deeply dis- cancer. A true Bahraini appointed” and plans to appeal. The pharmaceutical giant ohnson & Johnson has In the six-week trial, the added that several studies have 03 hero been ordered to pay $4.7bn women and their families said shown its talc to be safe and said Chamber in J(£3.6bn) in damages to 22 they developed ovarian cancer the verdict was a product of a women who alleged that its talc after using baby powder and “fundamentally unfair process”. efforts to address products caused them to devel- other talc products for decades. The US Food and Drug Ad- issues faced by op ovarian cancer. Of the 22 women represented ministration (FDA) commis- 05 A jury in the US state of Mis- in this case, six have died from sioned a study of a variety of local markets souri initially awarded $550m in ovarian cancer. talc samples, including J&J, compensation and added $4.1bn Their lawyers alleged the from 2009 to 2010. It found no in punitive damages. company knew its talc was con- asbestos in any of them. The verdict comes as the taminated with asbestos since The prosecution lawyer told pharmaceutical giant battles the 1970s but failed to warn con- sometimes be found in the J&J denied that its products the Missouri court that the FDA some 9,000 legal cases involving sumers about the risks. ground in close proximity to ever contained asbestos and in- and Johnson & Johnson had its signature baby powder. Talc is a mineral and can asbestos. sisted that they do not cause used flawed testing methods. SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 02

Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa attended the reception held by the Embassy of the French Republic on the occasion of the Bastille Day of the French Republic, yesterday. Shaikh Khalid conveyed his sincere greetings and congratulations to the French Republic and its friendly people, expressing Bahrain’s pride for the distinguished historical relations with the French Republic and their consonant progression at all levels.

Princess Sabeeka Award reflects efforts to Bahrain keen to expand empower Bahraini women Manama ties with UN agencies he British Government expressed support to THer Royal Highness hammed. in the world. Princess Sabeeka Global Award The minister The meeting was held on the He underlined Bahrain’s for Women Empowerment. • sidelines of Bahrain’s prepara- preparations to submit the first British Minister of State for underlined Bahrain’s tions to take part in the high-level national optional report on the the Middle East Alistair Burt preparations to submit political forum on sustainable implementation of the Sustain- expressed the stance, stress- the first national development, to be held by the able Development Goals (SDGs ing his country’s readiness to Alistair Burt optional report on UN Economic and Social Council. 2030). promote the award in United The minister stressed Bah- (UN) Deputy Secretary-Gen- Kingdom and its overseas ter- the implementation rain’s keenness on expanding eral Amina Mohammed hailed ritories. to submit their applications on of the Sustainable the scope of cooperation with cooperation between the Unit- In a letter addressed to Bah- website http://www.women- Development Goals. the United Nations and differ- ed Nations and Bahrain’s, com- rain Ambassador to London globalaward.org. ent UN agencies and specialised Bahrain is mending the Kingdom’s support Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed British Minister of State New York programmes. working with to the UN efforts and initiatives Al Khalifa, he expressed the for the Middle East Alistair He commended the advanced in all fields. hope that British candidates Burt stressed the importance cooperation between the King- many UN agencies She described the report as would win the first edition of of the award which, he said, abinet Affairs Minister dom and the United Nations, to implement reflecting Bahrain’s keenness on the prize. reflects countries’ commit- Mohammed Al Mutawa stressing the importance of bol- specialised showcasing its successful prac- Public and private sector ment to empower women and Cheld a meeting with the stering international cooperation programmes. tices and supporting the UN ef- establishments, civil society promote equal opportunities United Nations (UN) Deputy to achieve development goals MR AL MUTAWA forts to achieve sustainable de- institutions and individuals between men and women in Secretary-General Amina Mo- and maintain peace and stability velopment. will have till the 31st of August all fields.

Safe summer seminar

The Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) took part in an awareness seminar organised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Development in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The seminar titled ‘Towards a Healthy and Safe Summer 2018’ was held at the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS) premises in Segaya. Necklace snatcher jailed for three years TDT|Manama The crime was committed by a 33-year-old According to court files, she resisted him and an’s neck because he forcibly pulled the neck- Ali Tarif Indian man who attempted to snatch the neck- he fell to the ground. lace. lace from the woman while she was walking in “I screamed and people nearby us responded The 33-year-old Indian was tried before the edestrians thwarted a robber’s attempt to Manama, before fleeing the scene. to my help plea. They chased and nabbed him,” High Criminal Court which sentenced him to snatch necklace from a Bahraini woman, it However, people walking in the same area ran she told prosecutors. three years behind bars, followed by deportation Pwas revealed. after him and nabbed him. The man’s attempt left a mark on the wom - from the Kingdom. 03 SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 big story A true Bahraini hero Abu-Amin sought ways to overcome challenges while many youth merely complain of unemployment and poverty

were my main supporters to begin the Tribune contacted the business, as they encouraged me to fo- • cus on the side business, car washing, area MP Shaikh Majeed Al and make it my main income source,” Asfoor, who promised to Abu-Amin narrated. spare no effort to assist the Abu-Amin initially began washing ambitious Bahraini youth. and polishing cars outside his house. He was soon able to purchase additional equipment such as pressure washers The number of followers and imported polishes and body clean- of• Abu-Amin car washing ing materials. services gradually grew on After a few months, a couple of un- social networks reaching employed Bahrainis from Sitra would join him and Abu-Amin shared the over 2,000 within two years. income with them for the services they provide. After a few months, Within the span of two years, he at- a• couple of unemployed tracted ten other jobless youth to work Bahrainis from Sitra would with him, as the number of customers began to grow steadily. join him and Abu-Amin shared He said, “I began utilising social me- the income with them for dia networks to promote my business, the services they provide. especially on Instagram. This promoted our work quickly and we started receiv- TDT |Manama ing customers from all over Bahrain, Muhannad Mansour Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The idea to overcome social obstacles as Bahrainis and defeat unemployment by working n ambitious Bahraini man who in car washing received a nationwide was sacked from his job almost welcoming. We proved that Bahrainis Atwo years ago, successfully are capable of performing any job and transformed the devastating situation positively contribute to the local labour of being unemployed into a positive market and economy.” one by launching his personal project Abu-Amin said he and his colleagues and employing other jobless Bahrainis Abu-Amin and his co-workers pose for a selfie. would split the income received each from his area. day among them, adding that they make Sayed-Amin Hashim, aka Abu-Amin, BD60 a day on an average. told Tribune that he was working as a The number of followers of Abu- customs clearance agent for a private Amin car washing services gradually company for a couple of years. He had grew on social networks reaching over developed his hobby for detailing and 2,000 clients within two years. cleaning cars since a young age. 10 He was recently contacted by Tam- Apart from his job as a clearance unemployed Bahrainis keen (Labour Fund) which pledged to agent, he washed and polished cars were hired by Abu- provide him with the necessary support of relatives, friends and neighbours Amin since he began (financial and logistical) to help his near his house in Marquban village in the project. business improve. the heart of Sitra, charging them trifle But, to receive Tamkeen’s support, he amounts so he could cope with his in- must officially register his business by creasing living expenses. We have proved We are ready to applying for a Commercial Registration However, the man informed that his that Bahrainis help these youth (CR) certificate with the Ministy of In- previous boss wasn’t happy with his car washed cars after my working hours got are capable of as they form the dustry, Commerce and Tourism. washing activities and eventually fired over. My previous boss thought it harms performing any backbone when it “Tamkeen promised to support us him, unknowingly becoming the motive the image of the company. It was a job and positively comes to taking with the equipment, rent and salaries. for Abu-Amin to expand his work and devastating situation as I initially began contributing to the local economy We’ve searched for a proper land in attract more customers from Bahrain washing cars to provide an additional the local economy. forward. Sitra and the surrounding areas, but and fellow GCC countries. income to support my family. After failed to find any suitable one for our “I lost my job back in 2016 because I losing my job, relatives and neighbours ABU-AMIN MR AL ASFOOR project. “I hope the concerned authorities, such as the Jaffaria or Sunni Endow- ments Directorates could help us find a land with sufficient space and rea- sonable price. We aim to expand our work in the future and hire more tal- ented unemployed Bahraini youth,” Abu-Amin said, adding that “the time has come to take the business to the next level”. Help Tribune contacted the area MP Shai- kh Majeed Al Asfoor, who promised to spare no effort to assist the ambitious Bahraini youth. A meeting was arranged between Abu-Amin and the MP to discuss his requirements and requests. MP Al Asfoor told Tribune: “We will hear from them and convey their message to the concerned authorities to help them establish their project. We stand with all Bahraini youth and work hard to meet their aspirations. This projects is unique as it targets the unemployed Bahraini youth, who find an interest in taking care of cars. The youth need our support. They are the backbone when it comes to taking the A Bahraini youth making use of his spare time by washing cars at Abu-Amin Carwash. Kingdom’s economy forward.” SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 04 ‘We share glorious past, dynamic present’ Ms Swaraj appreciated the efforts of the Indian Embassy in providing support to Indian nationals in the Kingdom

Shaikh Khalid receives Ms Swaraj in the presence of Mr Sinha .

The Second Bahrain was a Joint transit point for Commission the significant meeting will trade route that focus on some saw the key agreements exports of as well as spices, ivory, MoUs. Regional timber and issues will also gems from be discussed. India. SHAIKH KHALID MS SWARAJ The new Indian Embassy Complex in Seef.

the embodiment of historical civ- as MoUs. Regional issues and Ms Swaraj ilizational connects between the matters of common interest will • two countries and the culmina- also be discussed at the meeting,” appreciated the efforts tion of the aspirations of growing he said. of the Indian Embassy Indian expatriate community in Shaikh Khalid said this was Ms in providing support the Kingdom, she added. Swaraj’s third visit to the King- to Indian nationals Ms Swaraj appreciated the dom and it serves a testimony to efforts of the Indian Embassy the outstanding ties both nations in the Kingdom. in providing support to Indian have. nationals in the Kingdom. The relationship, which has TDT|Manama Ms Swaraj, who arrived yes- enhanced after the visit of His Harpreet Kaur terday on an official visit to the Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al ndia and Bahrain in my view Kingdom, will meet a number Khalifa and His Royal Highness are two countries, which of officials here and will further Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Ishare a glorious past and a participate in the second meet- Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Dep- dynamic present, said Indian Ex- ing of the India-Bahrain High uty Supreme Commander and ternal Affairs Minister Sushma Joint Commission today. First Deputy Premier, to India, Swaraj, after inaugurating the Foreign Affairs Minister Shai- is all set to grow further, he as- new Indian Embassy Complex kh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mo- serted. in Seef. hammed Al Khalifa, who earlier Speaking to Tribune, Indian India and Bahrain share a long during the day received Ms Swa- Ambassador Alok Kumar Sinha relationship lost in the mists of raj, said the relations between said, “The ties between both na- time when a flourishing trade both countries were at all time tions began centuries ago and existed between the Indus val- high. with the opening of the new em- ley civilization and the Dilmun Shaikh Khalid and Ms Swaraj light the traditional Indian lamp as other officials and dignitaries look on. “The Kingdom is honoured to bassy complex it has reached civilization, she said. receive Indian Minister for Ex- new heights. Bahrain is home to “Bahrain was a transit point ivory, timber and gems from In- pearls and dates.” phase in its course, the Indian ternal Affairs. The Second Joint large number of Indians and the for the significant trade route dia. For its part, Bahrain also had The journey that began cen- Minister pointed out. Commission meeting will focus spheres of cooperation have been that saw the exports of spices, substantial trade with India in turies ago has arrived at a new The new Embassy complex is on some key agreements as well widening in the recent years.”

Many senior officials, diplomats, businessmen and dignitaries attended the event. SUNDAY, JUly 15, 2018 05 Chamber in efforts to address issues faced by local markets The new board of BCCI aims to improve conditions at local markets

The visit attains importance• as the local markets spread across the Kingdom form the main artery of the nation’s economy.

The committee visited Muharraq• Souq, Manama Souq, Isa Town traditional market, Hamad Town traditional market, Dragon City, Seef Mall, City Center, and The Avenues

TDT|Manama Mohammed Zafran The delegation at Manama Souq Mr Al Kooheji with other members of the delegation interacting with traders olutions to numerous issues and challenges faced by commercial Smarkets are being contemplated after a newly-formed committee of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) visited several of the markets across the Kingdom yesterday. Members of the Commercial Markets Committee of the chamber visited several markets across Bahrain to meet traders and to analyse the conditions there. The committee headed by Chairman Abdulhakeem Ibrahim Al Shammari visited Muharraq Souq, Manama Souq, Isa Town traditional market, Hamad Town traditional market, Dragon City, Seef Mall, City Center, and The Avenues. BCCI board members Ahmed Sabah Salman Alsalloom and Sonia Janahi also participated in the visits. The visits were aimed at learning the challenges faced by the traders and gain their perspectives on what improve- The delegation at The Avenues Mall ments must be made in the markets, BCCI second vice chairman Mohammed AlKooheji told Tribune. We were there to listen, our objective “The objective of the field trip was to today was to listen.” reach out to the 36,000 members the “We cannot deliver until we listen and BCCI has. They are the members and we The visits were aimed at Commercial markets are take all the points from them and then need to go to them, they do not need to 36,000 learning the challenges vital for the Kingdom’s discuss,” he said. He added that more come to us. We want them to know that is the approximate faced by the traders. economy. trips to markets have been planned. the platform for the 36,000 members is membership of the Mr Al Shammari said that commercial MR AL KOOHEJI the chamber.” chamber. MR AL SHAMMARI markets in Bahrain play a vital role in “We went to the central markets supporting the economy, especially the where we got different comments trade and tourism sector. from the people, our members. They been no developments as if they are still kets where there were no proper con- He said that the committee is deter- talked about issues they faced such room facilities or that certain areas are living in conditions of the 1970’s. trol, system and procedure.These were mined to improve the conditions of the as the lack of facilities such as wash- too small, while some said there have “They also spoke about certain mar- the comments we received from them. markets during its two year term. IT expert jailed for illegally renewing smart cards

• He was tried before the High Criminal Court which sentenced I discovered a him to three years in prison. loophole in the eGovernment TDT|Manama Authority’s system, Ali Tarif where I could renew the smart n Asian IT expert who was working as a cards illegally. sub-contractor with the eGovernment ACCUSED AAuthority will spend next three years behind bars for attempting to illegally renew four smart cards. His crime came to light after he forgot a copy The accused only received BD40 from a cafe- of one of the smart cards in a photocopy machine teria man to renew the smart cards, according at the eGovernment Authority office. to court details. He was tried before the High Criminal Court “I discovered a loophole in the eGovernment which sentenced him to three years in prison. Authority’s system, where I could renew the smart He will be deported upon the completion of cards illegally,” the IT expert told prosecutors. his jail time. SUNDAY, JUly 15, 2018 06 Two blazes extinguished

Thirty-eight Civil Defence personnel were involved in extinguishing fire at Mahooz building. The labour camp in Salmabad was totally destroyed in fire.

TDT|Manama Harpreet Kaur A fire broke out yesterday morn - “Eleven vehicles and 38 personnel of Ministry yesterday. the fire. ing in Mahooz. Sources said the fire Civil Defence were involved in extin- The second fire accident occurred at “We, around 35 labourers, were liv- pecial teams from the Civil De- erupted at a building near Tropicana guishing fire at a building in Mahooz. a labour camp in Salmabad. ing in the camp. Now we don’t have a fence put out fire at two differ- Hotel and 30 employees were evacu- None was injured in the fire accident, Sources said the entire camp was place to go,” said a labourer. Investiga- Sent locations in the Kingdom ated from the office of a construction while investigations are on to find the destroyed in the fire and it is suspect- tions are being carried out as to what yesterday. company. cause that led to the fire,” said Interior ed that a electric short circuit led to led to the fire. Ex-ISB teacher Hospitals’ adherence to WHO baby passes away TDT|Manama friendly guidelines stressed adhika TDT|Manama guidelines mainly aimed at keeping a ‘baby friendly hospital’, as per Mohammed Zafran Malhotra, the baby healthy. It points out that WHO guidelines, include having a Rformer the baby should be breastfed as written infant feeding policy that teacher at a prom- he Ministry of Health has soon as possible and advises moth- is routinely communicated to staff, inent school in the launched a nationwide in- ers on the risk of feeding bottles, ensure that staff have sufficient Kingdom, passed Titiative to ensure that hos- teats and pacifiers and so on,” she knowledge, competence, and skills away in Canada. pitals comply with World Health said. to support breastfeeding, discuss She was 57. Organisation’s (WHO) baby friendly She confirmed that certifying the importance and management of Ms Malhotra hospital guidelines. hospitals based on this are also breastfeeding with pregnant wom- who hails from The Ministry hopes to improve planned for the future. “Yes, we en and their families and support the Indian state the awareness about the proper wish to certify baby-friendly hos- mothers to initiate and maintain of Jammu and procedures to follow by hospital pitals. When we evaluate the hos- breastfeeding and manage common Kashmir was a staff and the new mothers after a The WHO steps pital or the medical center, we will difficulties. chemistry teach- child is born, it is learnt. have important evaluate based on these ten steps. “There is substantial evidence er at the Isa Town The initiative will focus on edu- guidelines mainly We will check whether each and that implementing the Ten Steps campus of the In- Radhika Malhotra cating mothers as well as hospital aimed at keeping every hospital is following these significantly improves breastfeed- dian School Bah- staff on how to care for the baby and the baby healthy. ten steps. ing rates. A systematic review of 58 rain (ISB) for 19 years. what actions must be avoided, Min- “Right now we are having a studies on maternity and newborn DR BUTHAYANA She joined the ISB in 1998 and left the school istry of Health, Head of Nutrition campaign on awareness about ba- care published in 2016 demonstrat- in 2016. She was an excellent teacher who was at the Public Health Directorate Dr by-friendly hospitals. After this ed clearly that adherence to the much admired by the students. Buthayna Yusuf told Tribune. WHO ten steps for baby friendly campaign which will last until De- Ten Steps impacts early initiation On behalf of ISB community, chairman “First of all Bahrain already has hospitals as a resource. The WHO cember, we will require all hospitals of breastfeeding immediately after Prince S Natarajan, Secretary Saji Antony, an excellent resolution regarding has published ten steps to take to to be Baby Friendly Hospitals,” she birth, exclusive breastfeeding and Principal V R Palaniswamy expressed deepest this but to make it easier for hospi- ensure baby friendly hospitals. said. total duration of breastfeeding,” condolences. tals to implement it we are citing the “The WHO steps have important The steps to be followed to ensure WHO stated.

Special needs campaign

A special campaign was organised to break barriers between individuals with special needs and other members of the society under the directives of Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa. 07 SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 business

Facebook, Twitter, Alphabet to testify Gulf Air flying high at US House hearing Turkey in trouble OTP throughout the month of Reuters | Washington Industry Minister May 2018, during which the • airline achieved 94 per cent he US House Judiciary Fitch downgrades Turkey’s debt rating into ‘BB,’ hails Gulf Air’s On OTP and exceeded the target TCommittee will hold a Time Performance set. All Abu Dhabi Internation- hearing on Tuesday to take al Airport departure flights testimony from Facebook Fitch said trouble TDT | Manama have to attain 80% OTP. Inc, Alphabet Inc’s YouTube • Gulf Air has held the top unit and Twitter Inc on was on the horizon for spot in recent years for OTP. whether social media com- Turkey’s economy ndustry Minister yesterday The airline was independently panies are filtering content Ihailed Gulf Air’s achieve- ranked by UK aviation analysts for political reasons, the Current account ment for its On-Time Perfor- OAG the third most punctual committee chairman said. deficit• is expected mance (OTP) across the United airline in 2017, amongst the Conservative Republicans Arab Emirates as a “valuable Middle East and African air- in Congress have criticized to widen recognition for all the efforts lines, with an average OTP of social media companies for exerted by Gulf Air staff.” 80.22pc. additionally, Gulf Air what they claim are politi- AFP | Washington, United States “These OTP awards in both ranked as the most punctual cally motivated practices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are val- airline in 2016, amongst GCC removing some content, a he ratings agency Fitch uable recognition for all the ef- airlines and also ranked first charge the companies have on Friday downgraded forts exerted by staff working among major airlines from the rejected. TTurkish sovereign debt together to help the airline’s Middle East and Africa for the House Judiciary Commit- a notch to ‘ BB’ with a nega- flights operate on time,” said 5th Annual Airline On-time Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan waves as he walks with members tee chairman Bob Goodlatte tive outlook, citing inflation of the Presidential Cabinet greet the crowd after performing Friday Prayer at Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, Performance Service Awards said in a statement on Fri- and widening current account Haci Bayram Mosque in Ankara, ahead of attending the first meeting of the Minister of Industry and Com- in 2013. day that he was pleased the deficit. Presidential Cabinet at the former parliamentary building merce and Chairman of Gulf Gulf Air operates 8 daily companies will send experts The decision followed S&P’s Air’s Board of Directors. flights to Dubai and 4 daily “to answer questions on move in May to cut the coun- The airline was awarded by flights to Abu Dhabi. their content moderation try debt ratings, likewise amid Dubai airports for its 2017 OTP “This is but a small example practices and how they can concerns about Ankara’s wors- raised interest rates by five cent of GDP this year, but should category A (2000 +movement) of what this airline is made off, be better stewards of free ening finances and weakening percentage points since April, decline to 4.1 per cent next year at the second annual Airline our dedicated and loyal staff speech in the United States currency. Fitch forecasts inflation will be by the weakening lira, lower oil Excellence Awards held at are the backbone of our air- and abroad.” Recent actions by President double that of other countries prices and a growing tourism Park Hyatt - Dubai this year. line,” said Al Zayani expressing Twitter declined to com- Recep Tayyip Erdogan that in the ‘BB’ category. sector. Alongside this, Gulf Air was hope that Gulf Air will con- ment. Facebook on Friday could weaken central bank in- The current account deficit And with foreign investment also recognised by Abu Dhabi tinue to excel in its operations confirmed they would par- dependence meant stewardship is expected to widen to 6.1 per- at a low ebb, the government International Airport for its across the globe. ticipate but declined further of the economy could suffer, will have to resort to borrowing comment. Alphabet did not Fitch said in a statement. to finance the budget deficit, immediately comment. “In Fitch’s opinion, economic which is expected to drive net Facebook’s head of global policy credibility has deteri- external debt to 35 percent of VIVA, SOFITEL IN DEAL policy management Moni- orated in recent months and GDP by year end. ka Bickert, Youtube global initial policy actions following KNOW WHAT “Turkey’s large gross external head of public policy and elections in June have height- financing requirement leaves government relations Ju- ened uncertainty,” Fitch said in it vulnerable to shocks,” the niper Downs and Twitter’s a statement. agency said, estimating external senior strategist Nick Pick- Fitch said trouble was on the The central bank’s borrowing needs at $299 billion les will testify, the commit- horizon for Turkey’s economy. credibility was “dam- for 2018. tee said. Annual inflation hit a 15-year aged” after Erdogan “Subsequent amendments to high last month of 15.4 percent, suggested his gov- the central bank’s articles of as- driven by the falling lira, which ernment could take a sociation appear to strengthen has lost 27 percent so far this the president’s influence, no- year. greater role in setting tably over key appointments,” Judge tells US monetary policy to pay costs While the central bank has Fitch said. of reuniting immigrant families MERCEDES-BENZ APPROVAL Reuters | Washington

US judge in Califor - Ania on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to pay the costs of reuniting immigrant parents with children separated from them by officials at the US-Mexican border, rather than forcing the parents to pay. The US government is working to reunite around 2,000 children with their parents, who were detained Al Haddad Motors held an awards ceremony at the showroom in Tubli to honour the recipients of a Mercedez-Benz and separated as part of certification Bryan Logue, Sales Manager, Christopher Dean, Showroom Manager and Fatima Alawami, Sales Consultant. VIVA CEO Ulaiyan Al Wetaid & Sofitel GM Mehdi Hanayen during a deal Trump’s “zero tolerance” The event was held at Al Haddad Motors showroom in Tubli. The Regional Sales Manager at Daimler, Nicholas Powell, signing ceremony. VIVA Bahrain has entered into a long term partnership approach. and the General Manager at Al Haddad Motors, Warren Hudson presented the honourees with their certificate at the with Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa to provide comprehensive “It doesn’t make any sense ceremony. The assessments were done according to the applicants’ respective fields. Above, from left, Nicholas Powell, telecom solutions. Among the technological solutions to be offered by VIVA for any of the parents who the Regional Sales Manager at Daimler, Christopher Dean, Fatima Alawami, Bryan Logue and Warren Hudson, the are dedicated internet services covering the entire hotel’s premises along have been separated to pay General Manager at Al Haddad Motors. with a complete 4G LTE mobile services and solutions. for anything,” US District Judge Dana Sabraw, who last month ordered that the children be reunited with their parents by July 26, said at a hearing in San Diego. Microsoft urges regulation of face-recognising tech The government missed a deadline this week for AFP | San Francisco, United rules for proper use of facial rec- the past month without your for decisions regarding credit getting the youngest of the States ognition technology, with input permission or knowledge,” he scores, lending decisions, or em- children back with their from a bipartisan and expert said. ployment opportunities without parents. Trump adminis- icrosoft’s chief legal of- commission. “Imagine a database of every- telling people. tration adopted the family Mficer on Friday called for Facial recognition technology one who attended a political He said scenarios portrayed in separation policy as part of regulation of facial recognition raises significant human rights rally that constitutes the very fictional films such as “Minority its effort to discourage ille- technology due to the risk to and privacy concerns, Smith essence of free speech.” Report,” “Enemy of the State,” gal immigration, but Trump privacy and human rights. said in a blog post. It could become possible for and even the George Orwell dys- bowed to intense political Brad Smith made a case for a “Imagine a government track- businesses to track visitors or topian classic “1984” are “on the pressure. government initiative to lay out President of Microsoft Brad Smith ing everywhere you walked over customers, using what they see verge of becoming possible.” SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 08

US to become top oil producer

Graphic News The soaring US production comes at a time when other Auditing auditors he US is poised to over- major producers – including Ttake Russia as the world’s Russia and OPEC members – biggest oil producer by 2019 are withholding output to prop India’s capital market regulator proposes tighter laws governing auditors, valuers at the latest, the International up prices. Energy Agency predicts, as the The last decade or so has country’s shale oil boom con- seen a revolution in Ameri - Amendments would tinues to upend global markets can energy production, led by • The latest forecast from the techniques including hydrau- mean auditors must IEA predicts that US output will lic fracturing, or fracking, and ensure certificates grow next year to 11.8 million horizontal drilling. or reports issued barrels a day, rising to 11.8m Those innovations — and the by them are true bpd in 2019. breakup of the Soviet Union — US crude oil output rose helped the US narrow the gap. above 10m bpd late last year President Donald Trump • Price Waterhouse for the first time since the has urged the Saudis to pump barred in India 1970s, overtakingU.S. to becometop oil ex- topmore oil oil toproducer contain rising pric- for two years porterThe U.S. Saudi is poised Arabia. to overtake Russia es.as the world’s biggest oil producer by 2019 at the latest, the International Energy Agency predicts, as the country’s shale oil boom continues to upend global markets Proposal made to U.S. PETROLEUM PRODUCTION Russia • Million barrels per day (m bpd) Saudi Arabia give board of directors Includes crude oil and natural gas liquids United States authority to take 12.5 U.S. output forecast to average 10.8m bpd in 2018, rising to appropriate action 11.8m bpd in 2019 against the individual or firm that violates 10 any regulations

7.5 Reuters | Mumbai Late 2017: U.S. production rises above 10m bpd for first time since 1970s, overtaking Saudi Arabia ndia’s capital market regu- 5 lator has proposed amend- Soaring U.S. production comes as other major ments to tighten laws producers – including Russia and OPEC members – I are withholding output to prop up prices governing auditors and other 2.5 third-party individuals hired by Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi. (Courtesy of LiveMint) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 listed cos for auditing financial Source: International Energy Agency © GRAPHIC NEWS results, among other things. The Kotak Committee, priate action after conducting all due care, skill and diligence formed to come up with pro - an investigation against the in- with respect to all processes in- posals for improving corporate dividual or firm that violates any volved in issuance of the report governance, last year recom- regulations or submits a false or certificate. UAE to invest $10 billion in mended that the Securities and certificate or report. The auditors would be re - Exchange Board of India (SEBI) KNOW WHAT Merchant bankers, credit rat- sponsible to report in writing South Africa’s economy should have clear powers to ing agencies, custodians, among to the audit committee of the African News Agency | Abu in the long-standing relations act against auditors and other others, are registered and regu- listed company or the compli- Dhabi between South Africa and the third-party individuals or firms SEBI has sought lated by SEBI but chartered ac- ance officer on any violation of UAE, and constituted a step in with statutory duties under the feedback and countants, company secretaries, the securities law they noticed. he United Arab Emirates further enriching the strong securities law. valuers and monitoring agencies In January, SEBI barred Price Thas announced plans to bilateral ties between the two Auditing lapses have caused comments on do not come under any direct Waterhouse from auditing list- invest US$10 billion in key sec- countries, the presidency said several frauds to go unnoticed the draft regu- regulators. ed companies in India for two tors of South Africa’s economy, in a statement. The UAE said its and the regulator has had no lations over the The amendments would years after an investigation into the presidency said yesterday. plans to invest in key sectors direct control on the firms. next 30 days mean auditors must ensure a nearly decade-old accounting This followed President Cyr- such as tourism and mining SEBI has proposed giving the certificates or reports issued fraud case in a software services il Ramaphosa’s first visit to the among others, to support the board of directors of the compa- by them are true in all material company that became India’s UAE on Friday, which marked sustainable development of ny the authority to take appro- respects and they must exercise biggest corporate scandal. the beginning of a new chapter the country. Shoots for the stars: Briton grows microgreens for French chefs Unlike sprouts that are grown in water and eaten whole, Kilner’s come up in soil and are snipped just at the right time for maximum impact on the palate

Saint-Jean-en-Val, France finesse and colour, as well as acidity or sweetness.” uchsia-coloured lights The self-taught entrepreneur Fglow over a miniature gar- is a former robotics engineer den where tiny plants pack a who helped develop the human- wealth of flavour and nutrients oid robots Nao and Pepper for headed for the tables of Miche- Aldebaran Robotics. lin-starred French chefs. Once they went into mass British producer Chris Kilner production, Kilner was ready nurtures his “microgreens” on to leave the high-tech world to a farm in Saint-Jean-en-Val, a spend more time with his wife village only a couple of hours Virginie Vial, a 46-year-old de- from France’s gastronomic cap- velopment economist, at the ital Lyon. family farmhouse. “Our clients determine what It was in 2016 that Kilner went Kilner, sprays plants in the greenhouse in his vegetable farm in Saint-Jean-en-Val we grow,” says the soft-spoken microgreen, partly inspired by Kilner, 47. “They’re very de - his wife’s fondness for growing manding.” French chef Dorian Van Bronkhorst (L) of the “L’Atelier Yssoirien” restaurant, her own soybean sprouts and move to a bigger space in the in the soil they sprouted in. Unlike sprouts that are grown poses with British microgreens grower Chris Kilner, in Issoire others. autumn. “You’re sure of getting the in water and eaten whole, Kil- Kilner’s company Radix -- product in season, ultra-fresh, ner’s come up in soil and are from the Latin for “roots” -- sup- and you cut it only as you are snipped just at the right time for “You recognise it clearly when pepper, citrus, capers and even plies Van Bronkhorst and dozens ‘I’m not a magician’ putting it on the plate,” said maximum impact on the palate. you taste it. It’s perfect, with no oysters -- and in such high con- of other chefs in the region, in- The key to his success? The only Cyrille Zen, who runs the They don’t hang around for bitterness.” centrations that they substitute cluding many boasting Michelin inputs are water and a keen at- Michelin-starred La Bergerie long. Some are only a week old The practised chef can con- easily for their counterparts on stars, with a turnover of around tention to detail. de Sarpoil in Saint-Jean-en-Val. when they are harvested, and jure licorice from agastache mi- the spice or condiment rack. 50,000 euros ($58,000) last year. “I’m not a magician,” Kilner While chefs began coveting none grow for more than two crogreens; shiso is redolent of One thing is certain: the mi- With such tiny crops -- around says. “You have to keep tasting microgreens about a decade ago, months. anise or cumin, depending on crogreen is not for decoration. 50 microgreen varieties sprout all the time, and it’s your taste they are also prized for their Kilner plucks a tiny leaf to the variety; the big blue star- “It’s an ingredient unto itself; under special lamps or in min- buds that guide you.” nutritional value. check on progress, like a vint- shaped flowers of the borage you can’t do without it,” said iature greenhouses -- Kilner Before Kilner set up shop here, According to a study pub - ner fussing over ripening grapes. plant give off the fresh, crunchy Dorian Van Bronkhorst, head operates in a space of some 500 French chefs have relied on the lished in 2012 by the Journal of “Everyone knows what rocket quality of the cucumber. chef at the Michelin-starred At- square metres (5,000 square Dutch company Koppert Cress, Agricultural and Food Chem- tastes like, but around day 11 its Microgreens, the young seed- elier Yssoirien restaurant in the feet). which has enjoyed a near-mo- istry, microgreens contain four taste is suddenly more precise,” lings of edible vegetables and town of Issoire, in the Auvergne But thanks to growing demand nopoly in France. to 40 times the vitamins and Kilner says as he bites into the herbs, can exude the most star- region near Kilner’s farm. “It’s -- “most big chefs use micro - The difference with Kilner is antioxidants of their mature heart-shaped, lilliputian green. tling flavours -- mustard, wasabi, a flavour enhancer that adds greens,” he says -- Kilner may that he delivers his microgreens counterparts. SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 09

STEPPING STONE Prepare for no-deal Brexit, So you want to be a CEO warns German biz groups German industry is concerned about increased friction in trade with Britain after MIKE ORLOV Companies urged • Be confident. Reminds us to• plan for the scenario hat do you need to do to Wbe an effective CEO: of one of my favorite acro- in which there is First and foremost, the fol- nyms (ROCHE: resilience, no agreement lowing character traits were optimism, confidence, hope, non-negotiable: integrity and enthusiasm) Reuters | Berling authenticity with recognisable • Be aware of complexity. and understood ethical values, Nearly three quarters of credibility with visible skills, CEOs are concerned about erman business groups experience and attributes geopolitical risk. Addi - have urged their mem- which marked out the CEO as tionally, almost four fifths Gbers to step up prepa - someone who deserved the continue to be concerned rations for a hard Brexit that role. about over-regulation and would see Britain crash out of The CEO needs the ability economic volatility. Anoth- the European Union next year to create, articulate and com- er acronym jumps to mind without negotiating a deal. municate future possibilities; (STEEPLE: social factors, British Prime Minister The- simplifying purpose and vision technological disruptions, resa May secured a cabinet requires clear thinking in the economic instability, eco- agreement last week for “a busi- face of volatility, uncertainty, logical pressures, legal dis- ness-friendly” proposal to leave instability, changes and am- turbances, political unrest, the EU, aimed at spurring stalled biguity. ethical ambiguities) Brexit talks. But the hard-won German Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister Theresa May talk to the press during a meeting • Always challenge certainty, • Build capabilities and com- compromise has come under especially your own. When petencies. CEOs are focusing fire from within her governing you think you’re undenia- increasingly greater atten- Conservative Party and may yet Thilo Brodtmann, managing export market for German car lured into a sense of compla- bly right, ask yourself ‘What tion on specific capabilities fall flat with EU negotiators. director of the VDMA engineer- manufacturers. cency by stable business in might I be missing here?’ and competencies “Even if the British governing association, told the same But Lang said some Ger - Britain now. • Excellence is an unrelent- • Listen to all stakeholder ment is moving now, companies paper: “It is urgent to prepare man businesses were only just “Brexit is such a big nonsense ing struggle, but it’s also groups, particularly key must plan for the scenario in for Brexit and to expect the starting to analyze what Brexit that many companies still hope the surest route to enduring employees. Enterprises which there is no agreement,” worst case scenario.” would mean for them, adding: it will not be that bad because satisfaction. Getting there are redefining their sense Joachim Lang, managing di- German industry is con - “At least that has moved us for- the EU will not allow a hard requires practicing deliber- of purpose to have greater rector of the BDI, Germany’s cerned about increased friction ward from a few months ago.” landing for the economy. But ately, delaying gratification, linkage to how society views biggest industry lobby, told the in trade with Britain after Brex- Brodtmann warned engi - I can only warn against that,” and forever challenging their broader mission and Welt am Sonntag newspaper. it. Britain is the second-biggest neering firms against being he said. your current comfort zone whether the company’s vi- • Emotions are contagious, so sion is realistic it pays to know what you’re • Have a relentless focus on feeling. Think of the best harnessing technology. This boss you ever had. How did is a key competence for the they make you feel? That’s future Ivanka out of fashion at Canadian retailer the way you want to make • Focus on better ways to others feel measure and communicate Montreal, Canada stores, Hudson’s Bay holdings • When in doubt, ask your- success. This includes in- in Europe and North America self, ‘How would I behave itiating measurements of vanka Trump’s clothing line is include US retailers Saks Fifth here at my best?’ We know more than financial results; Idisappearing from the shelves Avenue and Lord & Taylor. instinctively what it means a more effective approach to of Canadian retailer Hudson’s In February last year, the US to do the right strategic perfor- Bay Company, the firm says, KNOW WHAT fashion chain Nordstrom said thing, even mance manage- more than a year after some US it had dropped Ivanka Trump’s when we are ment department stores dropped the line of shoes and clothing. It cit- inclined to do • Communi- items. ed slow sales after a campaign the opposite. cation. Recog- “Hudson’s Bay is phasing out In February last to boycott stores doing business • Accept your- The CEO needs the nise the need to this brand through the fall based year, the US fashion with the family of US President self exactly ability to create, be much better on its performance,” the compa- chain Nordstrom Donald Trump. as you are articulate and at communi- ny said in an email to AFP. said it had dropped The US president sparked out- but never communicate cating to em - “As part of our regular course Ivanka Trump’s rage among many Canadians stop trying future possibilities; ployees, other of business, we review our mer- line of shoes and when, at the conclusion of a G7 to learn and simplifying purpose stakeholders, in chandise offerings and make summit hosted by Canada, he grow. One and vision requires particular cus- appropriate changes,” it said, Ivanka Trump models clothing clothing. tweeted that Prime Minister without the tomers without providing other details. from her line at the Bay in Toronto Justin Trudeau was “very dis- other does clear thinking in the • Set the over- Along with its Canadian (Courtesy of CTVnews) honest and weak.” not cut it. face of volatility, all purpose, vi- The first, by uncertainty, sion and strate- itself, leads to instability, changes gy of the enter- complacency, and ambiguity prise. Commu- the second nicate this to all to self-flag- stakeholders Aviation giants fly into Farnborough ellation. The • Recruit, Visitors from almost 100 trick is to em- hire, and retain This year’s sector countries will flock to the event, brace these the very best tal- • which features air displays by opposites, using self-accept- ent. Releasing their creativ- showpiece event civil and defence jets. ance as an antidote to fear ity, imagination and efforts opens Monday and as a cushion in the face • Make sure your finance Return of supersonic? of setbacks team is ensuring there is Boeing could signal This year’s airshow has been • Meaning is not something always enough cash in the plans• for its new billed by organisers as “the re- you discover, it’s some - bank turn of supersonic”, with sev- thing you create, one step • Customers. Focus more on midsize airplane eral companies seeking to flesh at a time. Meaning is de- customers’ experiences. out their tentative plans for the rived from finding a way to This is a very high level fac- AFP | Farnborough, United first supersonic passenger air- express your unique skills tor on current activities and Kingdom craft since Concorde took its and passion in the service of processes, spotting gaps and final flight in 2003. something larger than your- making changes for future op global plane makers land US company Boom Superson- self. Figuring out how best strategy. Customers’ expec- Tat the Farnborough airshow ic will make its debut presence to contribute is a challenge, tations and overall experi- in England next week, hoping This July 11, 2012 file photo shows a model of the Virgin Galactic, the world’s at Farnborough and hopes to reborn every day ences have never been more to pick up speed on demand for first commercial spaceline, displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow make its new-generation jets in • You cannot change what important passenger jets while charting a in Hampshire, southern England. the mid-2020s or later, with the you do not notice and not path through Brexit and trade aim of slashing journey times noticing will not make it go (Mike Orlov is a Partner war turbulence. in half. away. Each of us has a ca- at Stepping Stone Global, This year’s sector showpiece Chicago-headquartered Boe- Boeing recently took control Boeing could meanwhile re- pacity for self-deception. a Bahrain-based boutique event, opening Monday, will be ing could signal plans for its of the commercial business of veal more details for its “hy- To avoid pain, we rational- strategic management con- buzzing on the back of rapid new midsize airplane (NMA), Brazil’s Embraer, while Tou- personic” jet concept that could ise, minimise, deny, and go sultancy. He is also a Fellow changes in the industry, as US but reports suggest this could be louse-based Airbus bought a be capable of reaching Mach numb; look at yourself with of the Institute of Lead - titan Boeing and European arch derailed by the festering global majority stake in Canadian peer 5 speed or higher, potentially honesty and hold yourself ership and Management. rival Airbus vie for superiority trade war spearheaded by US Bombardier’s C Series airliner flying between New York and accountable to the person Email: info@steppingston- in the skies. President Donald Trump. programme. London in one hour. you want to be eglobal.com) IMAGINATION AND FICTION QUOTE MAKE UP MORE THAN THREE OF THE DAY QUARTERS OF OUR REAL LIFE. SIMONE WEIL SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 Boys PAVIN CHACHAVALPONGPUN

hen the last members of a youth soccer team rescued, Wtrapped in the Tham Luang Cave in northern Thailand were freed on July 10, it wasn’t just they who were rescued. For a moment at least, the ruling junta also Thai people seemed to escape from criticism of its authoritarian ways. The successful operation was a rare chance for Thailand’s military rulers — who have been in power since ousting an elected govern - still trapped ment in 2014 — to present a softer face, compassionate and efficient. The extraordinary rescue was an antidote to the usual accusations The public relations that the junta keeps changing its so-called road map to democracy potential of the to delay the next election and displays little consideration for basic freedoms or human rights. boys’ plight wasn’t A visit by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to Europe lost on the junta last month played out badly for his government. Even as it was celebrating its invitations to Brit- ain and France, the British prime reply, accusing Time of “twisting even asking local farmers to allow some that have imposed sanctions minister, Theresa May, called for facts” and “misleading readers.” their fields to be flooded by water against the Prayuth administra- “free and open elections” in Thai- The case of the trapped boys pumped out of tion, sent divers and medical per- land, adding pressure to mounting and their coach was a welcome Tham Luang Cave. It assigned sonnel to assist. The Facebook dissatisfaction among Thais. diversion to all this: a hair-raising key officials to follow the situation founder Mark Zuckerberg ex - While Prayuth, a former gen - human drama with no government closely. pressed sympathy. The tech bil - eral, was away, Time magazine culprit that could unite the coun- Prayuth visited the cave, by the lionaire Elon Musk offered to chip published an article calling him try and distract it from politics. border with Myanmar, offering in: He visited the cave, bringing a “Little Sarit,” a reference to Gen. The public relations opportuni- encouragement to the rescuers and minisubmarine. (It wasn’t used.) Sarit Thanarat, who ruled Thai - ty presented by the crisis wasn’t comfort to the boys’ relatives. “Un- The rescue mission transcended land with an iron fist from 1957 to lost on the generals. The govern- til they come out,” he said of the political divisions, and for a mo - 1963. That issue of the magazine ment began to rally public support team and its coach, “the officers ment at least, the junta seemed to did not go on sale in Thailand. The for the rescue operation, calling will never abandon them.” be above politics as well. For once, foreign ministry wrote a damning for volunteers and donations — Western governments, including it looked like a savior of its people.

Holding a mirror to changing beauty concepts in China An unlikely reality-show hero has forced the country to confront its rigid ideas of Chinese womanhood

beautiful” — the gold standard of at least — has shifted in the other beauty pursued by young women direction. across China today. In the 1980s and 1990s, healthier Anyone outside China might be body images prevailed, exemplified surprised to learn that Wang has by women like the actress Gong Li been viewed as a mold breaker: She and the singer Deng Lijun. These YUAN REN is, in fact, rather pretty, and her body reflected ideas left over from the hardly seems outside the range of Cultural Revolution, when the ideal or a moment, it looked as if Chi- average. But in a sea of bai shou meis, woman was portrayed as ruddy and na’s rigid beauty standards were Wang’s differences — her slightly strong, said Tan Jia, a professor at Fon the brink of being upended darker skin, her slightly larger body the Chinese University of Hong Kong — or at least expanded slightly. and her unwillingness to apologize who specializes in gender and media “Produce 101,” a popular online for them — made her stand out. Wang studies. talent show, puts women through embraced her so-called flaws: In one In recent decades, however, no - their paces for one of 11 spots in video, she was shown jokingly grab- tions of beauty in Asia have con - a female pop band; at first, Wang bing her stomach in front of a more verged around the tall, thin and Ju, a 25-year-old model manager slender friend, who later offered her fair image exported by Korean and who’d almost lost her place on the a slice of pizza. And she displayed a Japanese pop culture. Whitening show earlier in the season, seemed self-confidence that drew compari- products, popular across East Asia, an unlikely candidate for success. sons to American pop stars like Be- and the widespread use of “beau - But over the course of a few weeks yoncé: A rap she performed included tification” apps like Meitu, where in June, Wang rode a mounting wave the English lyrics “You don’t have to you can enlarge eyes, slenderize of public affection to find herself, as put a ring on me, I can buy my own legs and sharpen chins with a few of midmonth, ranked second among (bling bling).” taps, have contributed to narrowing the show’s 22 finalists. Suddenly, When Wang was unexpectedly cat- representations of beauty on social Chinese commentators were at pains apulted into second place, many in media. to explain just how Wang — a woman China hailed her overnight popular- The increasingly slender, so to Chinese media variously referred ity as a chance to rethink ideas about speak, range of acceptable bodies to as “stout,” “dark” and “not pretty Chinese womanhood and femininity. comes at a time when Chinese soci- enough” — got there. A victory was not to be: Wang fell ety is putting an increasing premium Wang had long been seen as dif - to 15th in the June 23 finale, falling on women’s looks. The country’s ferent from the rest of the women short of the final 11, who will go on transition to capitalism has been on “Produce 101,” who, with their to become a new band called Rocket image, social mobility and female been well documented. The coun- than they used to and that obesity is accompanied by setbacks in the area fair skin, slender bodies and sweet Girls. Still, her dramatic rise and fall empowerment. try’s sweeping urbanization and the a growing problem. But while real of gender equality. Discrimination smiles, embodied an aesthetic known have unleashed fervent discussions The fact that bodies are changing adoption of richer diets mean that Chinese bodies have gotten heavier, against women is rife and often as “bai shou mei,” or “white, thin, on a range of topics including body in a rapidly developing China has Chinese adults, overall, weigh more the ideal body type — for women overt in the workplace, and wom -

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Prayuth visited the cave, by the border with Myanmar, Using wasta to offering encouragement to Boys the rescuers and comfort to TOP cut waste the boys’ relatives. ‘Until they PAVIN CHACHAVALPONGPUN come out,’ he said of the team and its coach, ‘the officers will TWEETS4 hen the last members never abandon them.’ of a youth soccer team rescued, Wtrapped in the Tham Luang Cave in northern Thailand were freed on July 10, it wasn’t just 01 they who were rescued. For a moment at least, the ruling junta also CAPT. MAHMOOD AL MAHMOOD Thai people seemed to escape from criticism of its authoritarian ways. here are two people out there who are re- The successful operation was a sponsible for every problem in the Kingdom rare chance for Thailand’s military ment deftly tapped that sentiment Tand who also hold the key to every solution. rulers — who have been in power by granting access to the cave to CEgov gets gangs Their names are YOU and I. since ousting an elected govern - Phra Khuva Boonchum, a revered @Iout of our com- Oh, they also go by other names like we and us still trapped ment in 2014 — to present a softer forest-meditation monk, so that he munities, helps prevent but the buck really stops with these two. Take for face, compassionate and efficient. could perform religious rites for drugs from flowing into example a recent report in this very newspaper The extraordinary rescue was an the boys’ well-being. our schools, and rescues that Bahrain is fast heading to the top of the charts antidote to the usual accusations The monk predicted their re - people from human traf- – for what? For generating the most waste! That The public relations that the junta keeps changing its turn to safety even before they ficking. Some Democrats is nothing to be proud of. Askar, Bahrain’s only so-called road map to democracy were located, and so when they want to get rid of it? It’s municipal solid waste landfill, reached its end potential of the to delay the next election and dis- were finally freed, the government the craziest position. use capacity by 2016; however it’s still operating plays little consideration for basic seemed blessed. King Maha Vaji- They are tripping over and receiving municipal wastes due to a lack of freedoms or human rights. ralongkorn played a part as well, themselves to move fur- alternative. boys’ plight wasn’t A visit by Prime Minister offering the monk a set of robes ther to the left. Bahrain’s population of around 1.2 million (YOU Prayuth Chan-ocha to Europe — in effect anointing him with @SpeakerRyan and I) has the distinction of being one of the high- lost on the junta last month played out badly for the imprimatur of the monarchy, est per capita waste generators worldwide which his government. Even as it was which is revered in Thailand. is estimated at 1.67 – 1.80 kg per person per day. celebrating its invitations to Brit- On July 11, answering journal- 02 Daily garbage production across the Kingdom ain and France, the British prime reply, accusing Time of “twisting even asking local farmers to allow some that have imposed sanctions The death of Saman Kunan, a for- ists’ questions about a possible exceeds 4,500 tonnes. Organic material – mainly minister, Theresa May, called for facts” and “misleading readers.” their fields to be flooded by water against the Prayuth administra- mer Thai navy SEAL, during the Hollywood adaptation of the food waste – makes up the biggest portion of Bah- “free and open elections” in Thai- The case of the trapped boys pumped out of tion, sent divers and medical per- rescue operation even added an rescue, Prayuth said permission rain’s garbage at around 60 per cent. Next comes land, adding pressure to mounting and their coach was a welcome Tham Luang Cave. It assigned sonnel to assist. The Facebook aura of sacrifice. would first have to be obtained paper (13pc), plastic (7pc) and glass (4pc). dissatisfaction among Thais. diversion to all this: a hair-raising key officials to follow the situation founder Mark Zuckerberg ex - There was a spiritual dimen - from his government. And what about that elephant in While Prayuth, a former gen - human drama with no government closely. pressed sympathy. The tech bil - sion as well. Tham Luang Cave The boys and their coach may the room? That ticking time bomb in eral, was away, Time magazine culprit that could unite the coun- Prayuth visited the cave, by the lionaire Elon Musk offered to chip is a shrine to Jao Mae Nang Non, have been freed, but the rest of the form of e-waste? To start with, published an article calling him try and distract it from politics. border with Myanmar, offering in: He visited the cave, bringing a a mythical princess whose spirit country remains trapped by a jun- e know it can be Why, simple there is zero awareness about the “Little Sarit,” a reference to Gen. The public relations opportuni- encouragement to the rescuers and minisubmarine. (It wasn’t used.) is said to live there. Most Thais ta that won’t release its grip on Wtough, but when actions such problem of Sarit Thanarat, who ruled Thai - ty presented by the crisis wasn’t comfort to the boys’ relatives. “Un- The rescue mission transcended are devout Buddhists and believe power. we don’t compare our- as turning off e-waste and even what it is! land with an iron fist from 1957 to lost on the generals. The govern- til they come out,” he said of the political divisions, and for a mo - in supernatural powers, and the selves to other wom - the tap as you Whenever you chuck a battery into 1963. That issue of the magazine ment began to rally public support team and its coach, “the officers ment at least, the junta seemed to people who gathered at the site (Pavin Chachavalpongpun is an associate en—and instead focus the bin, when you discard your ink professor at Kyoto University’s Center for did not go on sale in Thailand. The for the rescue operation, calling will never abandon them.” be above politics as well. For once, begged the spirit to release the on building all of us up— lather your face toner, your old printer, laptop or mo- Southeast Asian Studies.) foreign ministry wrote a damning for volunteers and donations — Western governments, including it looked like a savior of its people. boys and their coach. The govern- beautiful movements or keeping the bile phone, you have no idea where happen. air-conditioner it will end up. @RebeccaMinkoff at a steady 24 The hazardous components of electronic trash include barium, degrees will go a which can cause brain tumors and 03 long way towards have a negative impact on the mus- contributing to cles, heart, liver and spleen; chro- slowing the ticking mium, which is one of the most environmental threatening toxic wastes as it can Holding a mirror to changing beauty concepts in China penetrate cells and damage the DNA; clock that is phosphorus, which is used in phos- dragging us to phor panels, is also toxic and so is doomsday. lead, which is used in keyboards and An unlikely reality-show hero has forced the country to confront its rigid ideas of Chinese womanhood have arrived in Scot- display screens. With no clear blue- I land and will be at print on managing e-waste, all these Trump Turnberry for dangerous elements are leaching beautiful” — the gold standard of at least — has shifted in the other Wang had long been seen as other contestants, who had formal two days of meetings, into our water table even now and entering our beauty pursued by young women direction. different from the rest of the training and were backed by tal - calls and hopefully, food chain. across China today. In the 1980s and 1990s, healthier ent management companies, Wang some golf - my prima - The amount of electronic waste that is being pro- Anyone outside China might be body images prevailed, exemplified women on “Produce 101,” was an independent contestant who ry form of exercise! The duced today is phenomenal, not only because there surprised to learn that Wang has by women like the actress Gong Li who, with their fair skin, slen- had given up her dream of being a weather is beautiful, are so many electronic devices out there but also been viewed as a mold breaker: She and the singer Deng Lijun. These der bodies and sweet smiles, performer at 17, in accordance with and this place is incred- because they have built-in redundancy, i.e. they YUAN REN is, in fact, rather pretty, and her body reflected ideas left over from the embodied an aesthetic known her family’s wishes for her to train ible! Tomorrow I go to are designed to last for only a short time so that hardly seems outside the range of Cultural Revolution, when the ideal as ‘bai shou mei’. as a teacher, only to return to it at Helsinki for a Monday you are obliged to buy a new one every few years. or a moment, it looked as if Chi- average. But in a sea of bai shou meis, woman was portrayed as ruddy and 25, making her one of the oldest meeting with Vladimir In a country where land is scarce and a precious na’s rigid beauty standards were Wang’s differences — her slightly strong, said Tan Jia, a professor at contestants on the show. Putin. resource, YOU and I (those people again!) have to Fon the brink of being upended darker skin, her slightly larger body the Chinese University of Hong Kong For now, however, it seems that @realDonaldTrump urgently step up to the plate and pull our personal — or at least expanded slightly. and her unwillingness to apologize who specializes in gender and media mainstream Chinese beauty has won wasta! And what is this personal wasta? It is the “Produce 101,” a popular online for them — made her stand out. Wang studies. out. Yang Chaoyue, a doe-eyed con- circle of influence that YOU and I have in our lives, talent show, puts women through embraced her so-called flaws: In one In recent decades, however, no - testant who gained the third-highest 04 however ordinary they may be. It begins with our their paces for one of 11 spots in video, she was shown jokingly grab- tions of beauty in Asia have con - number of votes in the finale, was own selves of course, and widens outwards to a female pop band; at first, Wang bing her stomach in front of a more verged around the tall, thin and also viewed as an underdog, in part family, friends, your street, the neighbourhood. Ju, a 25-year-old model manager slender friend, who later offered her fair image exported by Korean and because of her rural background. We have to determinedly stop waste of food, water, who’d almost lost her place on the a slice of pizza. And she displayed a Japanese pop culture. Whitening But many commentators claimed electricity, make it a habit to carry cloth bags in show earlier in the season, seemed self-confidence that drew compari- products, popular across East Asia, she won votes in part because she our cars so that we avoid plastics in shopping, use an unlikely candidate for success. sons to American pop stars like Be- and the widespread use of “beau - en can be hired as much for their was often seen crying on the show lightweight, reusable melamine crockery for pic- But over the course of a few weeks yoncé: A rap she performed included tification” apps like Meitu, where youth and beauty as their skills. Job and portrayed herself as sensitive reat to see pharma- nics instead of plastic, take the trouble to separate in June, Wang rode a mounting wave the English lyrics “You don’t have to you can enlarge eyes, slenderize advertisements often state a pref - and self-doubting — a foil to the con- Gceutical companies our trash into food waste, paper, plastic and glass. of public affection to find herself, as put a ring on me, I can buy my own legs and sharpen chins with a few erence for men over women, and fident, assertive Wang, but one in stand up to states to pre- Why, simple actions such as turning off the tap as of midmonth, ranked second among (bling bling).” taps, have contributed to narrowing employers seeking female workers keeping with traditional ideas about vent the irresponsible you lather your face or keeping the air-conditioner the show’s 22 finalists. Suddenly, When Wang was unexpectedly cat- representations of beauty on social sometimes include height and age Chinese femininity. and reckless misuse of at a steady 24 degrees will go a long way towards Chinese commentators were at pains apulted into second place, many in media. requirements. Still, there are already rumors that life-saving drugs in ex- contributing to slowing the ticking environmental to explain just how Wang — a woman China hailed her overnight popular- The increasingly slender, so to It’s not surprising, therefore, that Wang has signed a solo recording ecutions. Business must clock that is dragging us to doomsday. Chinese media variously referred ity as a chance to rethink ideas about speak, range of acceptable bodies many found something to celebrate contract and that cosmetics compa- stand up. Often, it’s the small acts that help to save the world. to as “stout,” “dark” and “not pretty Chinese womanhood and femininity. comes at a time when Chinese soci- in Wang’s unlikely rise to fame. nies are interested in signing her as @richardbranson They are accessible, can be repeated every day and enough” — got there. A victory was not to be: Wang fell ety is putting an increasing premium Wang was especially popular among a spokeswoman. For many of Wang’s have a multiplier effect while the large acts need more Wang had long been seen as dif - to 15th in the June 23 finale, falling on women’s looks. The country’s those who viewed themselves as fans, the performer is exactly where resolve and energy that we can ordinarily summon. ferent from the rest of the women short of the final 11, who will go on transition to capitalism has been outsiders. She found a particular she belongs: on an independent path Disclaimer: (Views expressed Now let’s sort our trash before we take it out, on “Produce 101,” who, with their to become a new band called Rocket image, social mobility and female been well documented. The coun- than they used to and that obesity is accompanied by setbacks in the area base of support, for instance, in Chi- that was never “Produce 101.” by columnists are personal and shall we? fair skin, slender bodies and sweet Girls. Still, her dramatic rise and fall empowerment. try’s sweeping urbanization and the a growing problem. But while real of gender equality. Discrimination na’s LGBT community. Her person- need not necessarily reflect our smiles, embodied an aesthetic known have unleashed fervent discussions The fact that bodies are changing adoption of richer diets mean that Chinese bodies have gotten heavier, against women is rife and often al story, too, resonated with many (Yuan Ren is a writer and producer from editorial stances) (Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood is the Beijing.) Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Tribune) as “bai shou mei,” or “white, thin, on a range of topics including body in a rapidly developing China has Chinese adults, overall, weigh more the ideal body type — for women overt in the workplace, and wom - young people: Unlike most of the

Spain saves over 340 migrants, one on truck tyre ‘You think I will survive?’ AFP | Madrid, Spain

panish rescuers saved Hospital overflows Smore than 340 migrants • Sharif lands in ‘B’ class jail in the Mediterranean on after Pakistan blast Saturday, including one person from north Africa AFP | Quetta, Pakistan who was attempting the crossing on board a truck urvivors of a suicide blast tyre, they said. Salvamento which killed 128 people as Maritimo, Spain’s coast- Sit ripped through a crowd- guards, said their ships ed Pakistani rally described had rescued 240 people scenes of panic and horror Sat- spread out in 12 boats, 10 urday, as hospitals struggled to of them in the Strait of Gi- cope with scores of wounded. braltar and two others in The attack in Mastung in the Alboran Sea, and on the southwestern Balochistan prov- truck tyre. ince on Friday, claimed by the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif (L) and his daughter Maryam Nawaz A spokesman added that Islamic State group, was one of siting on a plane after their arrival in Lahore. the Guardia Civil police the deadliest in Pakistan’s his- force had also saved more tory. IANS | Islamabad get the power of attorney but than 100 migrants in the More than 150 people were was unable to file the appeal Mediterranean. wounded when the suicide x-Pakistan Prime Minister before the court hours ended. Spain is set to overtake It- bomber detonated just as a lo- ENawaz Sharif’s daughter Court hours last till 1 p.m. dur- aly as the country of choice cal politician, Siraj Raisani, was Maryam and her husband have ing summer vacations. for migrants trying to reach standing to make a speech in a decided to appeal against the The appeal asks for the ac- Europe. Some 16,902 people tent packed closely with sup- July 6 verdict by an account- countability court’s verdict have arrived in Spain so far porters. He was among the dead. ability court. The two along to be declared null and void. this year, the International “As he stood up, there was a with Sharif were convicted It further pleads for the sen- Organization for Migra- huge bang,” said student Rustam and sentenced in absentia to tence of Safdar Awan, Mar- tion’s most recent figures Raisani, who was part of the A Pakistani youth injured in a bomb blast at an election rally is cared for by a lengthy prison terms in con- yam’s husband, be suspended show. security arrangements and was relative at a hospital in Quetta nection with their ownership till a decision on the appeal standing on the stage behind the of properties in London. was reached. Sharif and Mar- politician. The appeal, that will be filed yam were arrested at the La- “I could not see anything. to rush towards the exit, said on July 16, was drafted yes - hore airport late on Friday on Saudi intercepts There was only dust and the witness Ghulam Hussain, who terday. Maryam Nawaz’s legal corruption charges as they re- smell of blood and burnt hu - also spoke from his hospital bed team was still in Adiala Jail to turned to the country. missile: coalition man flesh. I could hear voices where he was being treated for Riyadh screaming. head injuries. “I tried to get up and I saw KNOW WHAT They were stepping on those audi Arabia yester - people who were trying to run on the floor, he saw. “It was a stan Tehreek-e-Insaf. him when the bomb went off, Sday intercepted a mis- towards the gate. They were sort of stampede... I started to Smaller parties such as Rai- he said. “When I pushed (him sile fired from rebel-held trampling on dead bodies... pull some of the people and sani’s local Baloch outfit are away)... a fountain of blood territory in neighbouring Everybody was screaming.” The blast is the scream for help.” also contesting polls across the spurted out of my stomach.” Af- Yemen, where a Riyadh-led Raisani was speaking from the deadliest in a Luckily, he said, others from country, with activists calling on ter that, he says, he could not coalition is fighting the Civil Hospital in Quetta, where series of attacks the crowd realised what he was the military to provide greater remember much. insurgents, state media many of the survivors were that have killed doing and began to help him pull security at campaign events. The doctors have told him said. taken. The hospital was over- the wounded out of the rush. “(Raisani) had just begun that ball bearings, which were A coalition statement flowing yesterday, with so many 154 people in when something hit me,” Man- packed into the explosives, had published by the state-run people crammed into corridors Pakistan in the More violence? soor Ahmed, a 34-year-old activ- torn into his stomach. SPA news agency said the and relatives of victims sleeping past week Analysts have predicted more vi- ist with Raisani’s party who also Ahmed said he did not know ballistic missile had been on floors and in corners that it olence ahead of an already-tense survived the blast, told AFP from if the dozen or so friends that fired from the northern was difficult to walk through them to hospital from the town, July 25 election, which pits the his hospital bed. he attended the rally with had Yemeni province of Saada the building. which has no electricity and lit- Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz “I could hear very faint sounds lived. towards the southern Saudi Witnesses and emergency tle in the way of medical ser- of former prime minister Nawaz of people screaming, and (there “The doctors said I will sur- city of Najran. No casualties workers have described seeing vices. Sharif and his brother Shahbaz was) blood and human flesh. It vive,” he said. were reported. the injured piled into rickshaws In the ringing moments af- against cricketer-turned-politi- was like a bad dream.” “But I am not sure. Do you The Iran-backed Huth- in a desperate attempt to get ter the blast, survivors began cian Imran Khan and his Paki- Another man had fallen on think I will survive?” is have ramped up mis - sile attacks against Saudi Arabia in recent months, which Riyadh usually intercepts. Earlier this month a five- Archaeologists discover mummification worskshop year-old child was wounded when the rebels fired a AP | Cairo rocket at the southern Jizan province, Saudi authorities rchaeologists in Egypt stum- said at the time. Abled upon a new discovery dating back to more than 2,500 years ago near Egypt’s famed KNOW WHAT pyramids at an ancient necrop- Ukraine inks deal olis south of Cairo. The discovery which includes with Airbus to buy a mummification workshop and A method for 55 helicopters a shaft, used as a communal bur- drying and ial place, is located at the vast wrapping a body Kiev | Ukraine Saqqara necropolis part of the in linen strips Memphis, a UNESCO World Her- made it last for kraine yesterday itage Site. Memphis, the first thousands of Usigned a contract with capital of ancient Egypt, and years France’s Airbus to buy 55 its large necropolis are home of its civil helicopters for to a wide range of temples and 555 million euros ($650 tombs as well as the three pyra- “We are in front of a goldmine million) in the biggest-ever mids of Giza. Recently discovered mummies are seen at a mummification workshop dating back some 2,500 years at an ancient of information about the chem- deal reached between the The latest find, announced at necropolis near Egypt’s famed pyramids in Saqqara, Giza, ical composition of these oils,” two countries. a press conference yesterday, Archaeologist Ramadan Hus- The deal for the 24 H125, belongs to the Saite-Persian Pe- mask, fragments of mummy car- pected to be inaugurated later rock lining the sides of two hall- sein said at the press conference. 10 H145 and 21 H225 hel- riod, from 664-404 B.C. The site, tonnages, canopic cylindrical this year. ways. In mummification work- “It’s only the beginning,” add- icopters was signed in which lies south of Unas pyr- jars and marl clay and faience Down the 30-meter-deep shop, an embalmer’s cachette ed Antiquities Minister Khaled Kiev by a representative of amid, was last excavated more cups. Many of them will be dis- shaft lie several mummies, was found that archaeologists al-Anani. He told reporters that Ukraine’s interior minis- than 100 years ago, in 1900. played in the under-construc- wooden coffins and sarcophagi. believe will reveal more about the sites will likely yield more try and Airbus Helicopters Among the artefacts found tion Grand Egyptian Museum, The shaft is comprised of burial the oils used in the mummifica- discoveries after further exca- company bosses. were a gilded silver mummy the first phase of which is ex- chambers carved into the bed- tion process in the 26th Dynasty. vation. SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 13

Ryanair flight makes emergency landing in Golfing in times of protest Germany Tight security Berlin, Germany • Giant balloons Ryanair flight made an depicting Trump as an Helsinki, Finland Aemergency landing at orange baby were flown Frankfurt after a sudden at the demonstration inland may have largely loss of cabin pressure which Fshut down for the sum- sent 30 passengers to hos- Around 9,000 mer holidays but officials and pital, police and the Irish • police have been drafted back airline said on Saturday. protesters gathered in into work ahead of a historic The Friday night flight EdinburghTrump-Putin summit in Helsinki between from Dublin to Zadar in summit will go ahead Donald Trump and Vladimir Croatia was carrying 189 Putin. passengers when oxygen Thousands of police of- Washington, United States masks dropped down. ficers, coastguards and res- Some 30 people were tak- cue workers who were on en to hospital and all were S President Donald vacation have been asked to released during the morn- Trump took to the golf return, with demonstrators ing after a check-up, airport Ucourse yesterday, waving expected to loudly protest officials said. at protesters as he prepared for a the US-Russian presidential summit with Russian President meeting -- although on a Vladimir Putin. smaller scale than the huge Trump, on the third day of his anti-Trump demonstrations ‘Bin Laden four-day trip to Britain, was on US President Donald Trump (C) gestures as he plays a round of golf on the Ailsa course at Trump Turnberry, the luxury golf in London earlier this week. a private visit to his Turnberry resort of US President Donald Trump, in Turnberry, southwest of Glasgow, Scotland bodyguard’ held in luxury golf resort in southwest Tunisia Scotland ahead of Monday’s will be at Trump Turnberry Turnberry, around 9,000 pro- Twelve Russian intelligence ed with Moscow. summit in Helsinki. for two days of meetings, calls testers gathered in Edinburgh, officers have been charged with Democratic leaders immedi- Tunis, Tunisia Wearing a white baseball cap and hopefully, some golf -- my police said, adding that no ar- hacking Hillary Clinton’s 2016 ately called for Trump to cancel reading “USA”, he appeared to primary form of exercise! The rests were made. presidential campaign and the Monday’s scheduled meeting man who allegedly wave towards protesters chant- weather is beautiful, and this Britain’s International Trade Democratic Party in a stunning with the Russian president in Aworked as Osama bin ing “No Trump, no KKK, no rac- place is incredible! Secretary Liam Fox said the pro- indictment just days before Helsinki, but the White House Laden’s bodyguard has been ist USA,” referring to the Ku Klux “The stock market hit 25,000,” testers were “an embarrassment President Donald Trump meets said the summit would go ahead. detained in Tunisia as part Klan white supremacist group. he added, claiming credit for the to themselves”. with Vladimir Putin. The 29-page indictment is- of a terrorism probe after The demonstrators, who had latest bull run on Wall Street. Of their hostility, he told BBC The charges were drawn up by sued Friday accuses members his expulsion from Germa- gathered on the nearby beach, “Jobs are at an all time record television: “I don’t think that re- Special Counsel Robert Mueller, of the Russian military intelli- ny, a prosecution spokes- climbed a hill to ensure the pres- -- and that is before we fix some flects the genuine good manners the former FBI director who is gence agency known as the GRU man said Saturday. ident could see them when he of the worst trade deals and con- and hospitality of the British looking into Russian interfer- of carrying out “large-scale cy- Known as Sami A. by Ger- took to the golf course. ditions ever seen by any govern- people.” ence in the November 2016 vote ber operations” to steal Clinton man authorities and Sami Trump earlier tweeted: “I ment. It is all happening!” and whether any members of campaign and Democratic Party Idoudi in his home country, have arrived in Scotland and Besides the demonstrators at US indicts Russian officers Trump’s campaign team collud- documents and emails. the Tunisian “has been taken into custody following a judicial decision by the prosecutor of Tunis,” said EXTREME SPORT spokesman Sofiene Sliti. Briton who plotted to He was wanted on “sus- picion of involvement in killPrince George jailed extremist activities in Ger- many”, following an investigation by the anti-terrorism During the unit, Sliti added. • Tunisian legislation al- trial prosecutors lows cases to be brought suggested that Rashid against citizens accused of planned to flee to terrorism crimes abroad, Syria to fight for IS Sliti said. The 42-year-old suspect returned to Tunis on Friday, AFP | London, United Kingdom following a lengthy legal battle in Germany over his British supporter of Is- deportation. Alamic State who admitted Husnain Rashid to planning an attack on Prince George was on Friday jailed 32-year-old used a Telegram for life. chat group in October to call Honduras identifies Husnain Rashid, of Nelson, on supporters to attack George, in the northern English coun- the eldest son of Prince Wil- 459 children ty of Lancashire, will spend a liam and his wife Kate. separated from minimum of 25 years behind The young prince had start- bars. ed at a school in south-west families in US He dramatically changed his London, a month earlier. plea during trial and admit- Rashid posted a photograph Tegucigalpa, Honduras ted a string of terror offences of George at the school su - Spanish matador Julian Lopez “El Juli” performs a pass to a Victoriano del Rio fighting bull during a bullfight of the San related to the plot to target per-imposed with silhouettes total of 459 Hondu - Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain. The festival ended yesterday after a week of frenzied bull runs that saw the four-year-old heir to the of two masked jihad fighters. Aran children separated two gored and another 40 hurt, with one man thrown in the air as he ran looking at his smartphone. The festival in the throne. “Even the royal family will from their parents as a re- northern Navarra region sees thousands of revellers descend on Pamplona to watch or take part in runs where bulls Jurors at Woolwich Crown not be left alone,” he wrote in sult of Washington’s “zero charge participants through narrow cobbled streets. Court in London heard the accompanying messages, tolerance” immigration policy have now been identified, officials said Friday, a jump from previous figures. The new number was issued by the foreign ministry Rescued Thai cave boys to leave hospital Thursday a day after the government said that the country’s con- group to avoid media interviews Piyasakol Sakolsattayatorn told sular officials in the US had Thai authorities have despite huge interest in their reporters on Saturday. identified 313 Honduran • against-the-odds survival story. “They will be discharged al- children in visits to shelters only released partial The group, called the “Wild together, initially on Thursday.” following President Don- information about Boars” after their football acad- The children -- and their ald Trump’s decision to end the bold operation emy, went into the Tham Luang parents -- have been advised family separations. to free the team cave in northern Thailand on to spend time with friends and A foreign ministry state- June 23 to celebrate a birthday, family and not to give media ment said the number of but became trapped as floodwa- interviews as that could “trigger parents arrested and sep- AFP | Bangkok, Thailand ters poured in. post-traumatic stress disorder arated from their children They were all extracted on symptoms,” the minister added. totaled 289. It added that welve young footballers and July 10, ending an ordeal that The boys appeared well in the ministry had sent a Ttheir coach rescued from a had the world holding its breath short video message record- note to Homeland Security Thai cave will be released from for their safe return. ed from their hospital ward in Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, hospital on Thursday, a health “All 13 Wild Boars are in good Chiang Rai. Hollywood pro - thanking the US for ending official said, offering psycho- physical health... all are in good “Wild Boars” football team member Phipat Photi, 15, recovering at the hospital ducers are already jockeying to the policy. logical support and urging the spirits,” public health minister in Chiang Rai province. make the film of the saga. 14 SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 features

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he Buddha of Swat, carved on a cliff in the seventh cen- Symbol of tury, was dyna - mited by the Paki- Tstani Taliban in 2007. Now it has been restored, a powerful symbol of tolerance in the traumatised Pakistani valley. The holy figure, depicted in tolerance a lotus position at the base of a granite cliff in northern Pa- kistan, was severely damaged by insurgents in an echo of the Italian archaeologist Luca Maria Olivieri pointing towards Buddhist statues at Afghan Taliban’s complete dean archaeological site in the town of Mingora, the capital of northwestern Swat struction of its more impos - Valley of Pakistan. ing counterparts at Bamiyan in 2001. 2009 with heavy intervention The last phase, the actual res- For some, it was a wanton by the Pakistan army. By then, toration, ended in 2016. Olivieri act of vandalism that struck at several thousand people had says the reconstruction is not the heart of the area’s unique been killed and more than 1.5 identical, but that is deliberate, history and identity. million displaced. as “the idea of damage should It felt “like they killed my fa- remain visible”. ther”, says Parvesh Shaheen, Land of Buddhism The Italian archaeological a 79-year-old expert on Bud- The population of Swat has mission in Swat, which he di- dhism in Swat. “They attack... not always been as it is today, rects, has been there since 1955 my culture, my history.” where cultural norms dictate -- though it was briefly forced The Buddha sits in Jahana- that women wear burqas. from the valley during Talib- bad, the epicentre of Swat’s Instead, it was for centuries an rule. Buddhist heritage, a beautiful a pilgrimage site for the Bud- It manages other excavation valley in the foothills of the dhist faithful, especially from sites and supervised the res- Himalayas. the Himalayas. The Vajrayana toration of the archeological There the Italian government school even consider it a “holy museum in Mingora, the main has been helping to preserve land”, from where their faith city of Swat, damaged in an at- hundreds of archaeological originated. tack in 2008. sites, working with local au- They continued to visit right The Italian government has thorities who hope to turn it up until the 20th century, when invested 2.5 million euros ($2.9 into a place of pilgrimage once borders hardened with the in- million) in five years for the more and pull in sorely needed dependence of British India preservation of Swat’s cultur- tourist dollars. and creation of Pakistan in 1947. al heritage, striving to involve A decade ago, the militants Buddhism for its part disap- the local population as much climbed the six-metre (20-foot) peared from the region around as possible. effigy to lay the explosives, but the 10th century AD, driven out Now authorities are count- only part of them were trig - by Islam and Hinduism. ing on the Buddha’s recovered gered, demolishing the top of Its golden age in Swat lasted smile and iconic status to boost the Buddha’s face. Another, from the second to the fourth religious tourism from places smaller fresco nearby was torn centuries, when more than such as China and Thailand. to pieces. 1,000 monasteries, sanctuaries Years after the Taliban were For Shaheen, the statue is “a and stupas spread out in con- ousted, the valley is largely reju- symbol of peace, symbol of love, stellations across the valley. venated, though at times secu- symbol of brotherhood”. “The landscape was wor- rity is still tense, with an attack “We don’t hate anybody, any shipped in itself,” says Luca killing 11 soldiers in February religion -- what is this nonsense Maria Olivieri, an Italian ar- this year. to hate somebody?” he says. chaeologist who oversaw the Some people in Swat also see But other Swatis, less familiar restoration of the Buddha. the Buddha as a tool for promot- with history and in 2007 not yet “The pilgrims were wel - ing religious tolerance. traumatised by the full brutality comed by these protective im- Fazal Khaliq, a journalist and of the Taliban, applauded the ages, sculptures and inscrip- author living in Mingora, thinks attack and took up the argu - tions, arranged along the last the threat to cultural heritage ment that sculpture was “an- kilometres (miles) before arriv- has been “minimised” through ti-Islamic”. ing,” Olivieri explains. education and the use of so - Like their counterparts in cial networks to spread a “soft, Religious tourism Pakistani visitors standing next to the seventh-century rock sculpture of a seated Buddha carved into a mountain in neighbouring Afghanistan, the good” image. Jahanabad town in the northwestern Swat Valley of Pakistan, Pakistani Taliban are extremist Rehabilitation of the site has However, “the majority of insurgents who terrorised the not been easy, he says. Carried people who are not young, ed- population in the name of a fun- out in phases, it began in 2012 ucated -- they still do not un- damentalist version of Islam, with the application of a coating derstand” its importance, he banning all representation in to protect the damaged part of admits. Taliban defeated art and for whom the idea of a the sculpture. Meanwhile the museum in non-Islamic past is taboo. The reconstruction of the Mingora now welcomes mul- by the quiet The episode became a marker face itself was first prepared lahs “who like Buddhism”, says for the beginning of the Tal- virtually in the laboratory, in its curator, Faiz-ur-Rehman. strength of iban’s violent occupation of 3D, using laser surveys and old “Before Islam, this was our Pakistan’s Buddha Swat, which would only end in photos. religion,” he says.

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Aries Today, you could receive an affectionate, support- ive letter or phone call from someone close to you. Communications with others should go smoothly, and intelligent conversations could well take place. A favourite author, musician, or actor could release a new book, album, or movie that you’ll want to jump on right away. Taurus Your financial affairs could look especially rosy now. Some benefits are definitely coming your way, al - though everything isn’t quite as promising as it seems. You could well find yourself with less than you were hoping for. Gemini 57- Pituitary hormone; 60- Obtained; 62- Child who has lost You should be happier than usual with what you see in both parents; 66- Aromatic East Indian tree; 69- Tiny bit; 70- the mirror, because your inner beauty is more visible So spooky as to be frightening; 71- Land measure; 72- Give off; than usual. You could also feel especially sociable. 73- Celsius, for one; 74- Horse color; 75- And ___ bed; Both old friends and new should find your company especially congenial. Romance blossoms, although Down there’s a slight tendency today to see partners through 1- Simple rhyme scheme; 2- Actress Petty; 3- Device for securing; rose-coloured glasses. 4- Within; 5- Boy servant on a ship; 6- Lennon’s lady; 7- Like ___ of Across bricks; 8- Compare; 9- Opposite of post-; 10- Powder room; 11- To Cancer Live and Die ___; 12- Arabian Sea gulf; 13- Ancient Greek harp; 19- Today you might find yourself more inclined than 1- ___ want for Christmas...; 5- Lumpy fuel; 9- Glass bottle; 14- Room in a casa; 21- Dweeb; 25- Measured; 27- Apt. units; 28- Single usual to actively explore your interests in the arts. You Blessing; 15- Opposed; 16- Lustful; 17- Parentheses, essentially; things; 29- I swear!; 30- Fear greatly; 31- Brit’s discharge; 33- Like might want to stroll through an art gallery or attend a 18- Proprietor of a bookstore; 20- Two-piece bathing suit; lungs; 34- Icon; 35- Dog-___ (like some used books); 38- Peter and concert or play. Your interest could be in the motiva- 22- PBS benefactor; 23- Temple; 24- Bears’ lairs; 26- Workers’ Franco; 41- Spider; 43- Gaseous element; 46- ___ snail’s pace; 48- tions of the artists as much as the works themselves. rights org.; 28- Bid lower than another; 32- Charlotte ___, Virgin Blacken the edges of; 51- Jittery; 53- Catches sight of; 55- Word Islands; 36- And not; 37- Group of 12; 39- Mouthlike opening; with panel or energy; 57- Affirmative votes; 58- Skein of thread; Leo 40- Intestinal sections; 42- Arabian republic; 44- Girder type; 59- Shipping deduction; 61- Snack in a shell; 63- ___ sapiens; 64- A female friend you haven’t seen for a while could 45- Jewelled crown worn by women; 47- Column type; 49- Bio Bickering; 65- Western pact; 67- “Fancy that!”; 68- Heston’s org.; surprise you with a call or visit. A lot of interesting bit; 50- Composed; 52- Concerned; 54- Heels; 56- Sp. ladies; news and useful information could be exchanged that benefits both of you. You may make a number of BEETLE BAILEY short journeys throughout the day, as you have a lot that needs doing. Virgo With the current aspects at play, you could find that the hard work you’ve done in the past finally brings financial rewards. This will make you very happy, but don’t get carried away and go on a spending spree! Treat yourself a little. Celebrate with a friend. Libra Today, you might find yourself thinking longingly of exotic lands and possibly traveling to them. You could also wonder about the people who live in those countries. Romantic daydreams may distract you from your day-to-day business, so it’s important to stay focused. Scorpio A small sum of money could come your way today. It WORD OF THE DAY could be that someone pays you what’s owed you, or you could win a small amount in a lottery. You might find a $20 bill lying in the street! Sex and romance are very much on your mind. If you can’t get together Obviate derives from the Late Latin obviare mountable obstacle. In addition, preclude with a partner this evening, you might curl up with a Obviate (meaning “to meet or withstand”) and the often implies that a degree of chance was steamy novel or watch a romantic video. Latin obviam (meaning “in the way”) and involved in stopping an event. Obviate Definition: is also an ancestor of our adjective obvious. generally suggests the use of intelligence Sagittarius 1: to anticipate and prevent (something, Obviate has a number of synonyms in Eng- or forethought to ward off trouble. Avert Your romantic side is flying high today. The opposite such as a situation) or make (an action) lish, including prevent, preclude, and avert; always implies that a bad situation has been sex in general and your own partner in particular are unnecessary all of these words can mean “to hinder or anticipated and prevented or deflected by going to seem especially attractive to you. You could stop something.” When you prevent or the application of immediate and effective also see in an entirely different light someone you Did You Know? preclude something, you put up an insur- means. think of as a friend. SUDOKU Capricorn New people you meet today are likely to be favourably YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION impressed by your manners, social skills, and, above all, excellent sense of humour. Don’t be surprised if all How to play of this brings you some new opportunities today! Your Place a number in the health is radiant and you are probably looking great. empty boxes in such a way that each row Aquarius across, each column Romantic feelings blossom today. Your entourage may down and each 9-box suddenly appear more attractive than usual. Lovers square contains all of and potential lovers may seem unusually attentive. the numbers from one You could also be feeling very creative, and you might to nine. want to try your hand at poetry or fiction. Reading romantic novels or seeing romantic movies could also be appealing. Surround yourself with candles, flowers, and music, and enjoy! Pisces You could wake up this morning, look around, and decide you want to spend as much time as possible working on your home. You could be bored with the decor and want to make some changes. Spend the day coming up with ideas and then tonight try to analyse the situation and see what’s feasible now. Most likely you’ll be able to do some but not all of what you want. 16 SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018

SKYSCRAPER SANDRA BULLOCK, CATE BLANCHETT, 9.00 + 11.30 PM ANNE HATHAWAY (PG-13) (ACTION/THRILLERA/DRAMA) NEW DWAYNE JOHNSON, NEVE CAMPBELL, CINECO (20) 12.30 + 2.45 + 5.00 + 7.15 + 9.30 AL ABLA TAMTAM PABLO SCHREIBER + 11.45 PM (PG-13) (ARABIC/COMEDY) CINECO (20) (IMAX 3D): 2.30 + 7.30 PM + (12.30 SEEF (II) 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + YASMIN ABDULAZIZ, HAMDI ALMIRGHANI, MN THURS/FRI) (VIP I): 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 11.30 PM BAYOUMI FOUAD Johansson quits + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 (VIP II): 10.30 AM + 1.00 + SAAR 2.00 + 6.30 + 11.00 PM CINECO (20) 10.45 AM + 12.45 + 2.45 + 4.45 + 3.30 + 6.00 + 8.30 + 11.00 (ATMOS): 11.30 AM + 6.45 + 8.45 + 10.45 PM WADI AL SAIL 2.00 + 6.45 + 11.30 PM 2.00 + 4.30 + 7.00 + 9.30 PM + 12.00 MN 10.30 SEEF (II) 1.00 + 5.00 + 9.00 PM AM + 12.30 + 3.00 + 5.30 + 8.00 + 10.30 PM + (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) RAMPAGE SANJU SEEF (II) 11.15 AM + 12.30 + 1.30 + 2.45 + 3.45 + (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER/SCI-FICTION) transgender role 5.00 + 6.00 + 7.15 + 8.15 + 9.30 + 10.30 + 11.45 (PG-15) (HINDI/DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY) DWAYNE JOHNSON, JEFFREY DEAN MORGAN, PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) (3D): 12.00 + 2.15 + RANBIR KAPOOR, SONAM KAPOOR, PARESH WILL YUN LEE RAWAL 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 PM CINECO (20) 10.45 AM + 4.00 + 9.15 PM AFP | Los Angeles Born Lois Jean Gill, he identi- SAAR 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 CINECO (20) 11.30 AM + 2.30 + 5.30 + 8.30 + fied as male. 11.30 PM WADI AL SAIL 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 AVENGERS: INFINTY WAR carlett Johansson has quit “In light of recent ethical + 11.15 PM (3D): 2.45 + 7.15 + 11.45 PM SEEF (I) 11.00 AM + 2.00 + 5.00 + 8.00 + 11.00 (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) an upcoming movie role as questions raised surrounding I’ve learned a WADI AL SAIL 10.45 AM + 3.45 + 8.45 PM KAREN GILLAN, ROBERT DOWNEY JR., HOTELTRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER TOM HOLLAND Sa transgender criminal fol- my casting as Dante Tex Gill, I lot from the (PG) (ANIMATION/COMEDY/DRAMA) NEW JURRASIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM CINECO (20) 1.00 + 6.15 + 11.30 PM lowing an angry backlash have decided to respectfully community ADAM SANDLER, ANDY SAMBERG, (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLER/ against her casting, withdraw my participa- FRAN DRESCHER since making my SCI-FICTION) THE LULLABY she revealed in an tion in the project,” the CINECO (20) 12.15 + 2.30 + 4.45 + 7.00 + 9.15 + BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD, CHRIS PRATT, (18+) (HORROR/DRAMA) NEW first statement 11.30 PM (3D): 11.15 AM + 1.30 + 3.45 + 6.00 + JEFF GOLDBLUM BRANDON AURET, REINE SWART, DEANRE interview report- 33-year-old told Out 8.15 + 10.30 PM (DUBBED IN ARABIC): 11.45 AM + CINECO (20) 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 REINERS ed widely in US Magazine. about my 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + 11.00 PM SEEF (II) 12.15 + 3.00 + 5.45 + 8.30 + 11.15 PM SEEF (II) 11.00 AM + 3.00 + 7.00 + 11.00 media on Friday. “Our cultural under- casting and SEEF (I) 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + 8.45 + The actress was standing of transgender realize it was 11.00 PM THE INCREDIBLES 2 THE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY OF THE FAKIR to have taken the people continues to ad- insensitive SAAR 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 + 11.15 (PG) (ANIMATION/ACTION/ADVENTURE) lead part in “Rub vance, and I’ve learned CRAIG T. 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JACKSON, (PG-15) (ADVENTURE/DRAMA) NEW SCARLETT JOHANSSON WADI AL SAIL 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 CATHERINE KEENER DHANUSH, BERENICE BEJO, BARKHAD ABDI and Tug,” the story a lot from the community + 8.45 + 11.00 PM (3D): 12.30 + 5.00 + 9.30 PM (DUBBED IN ARABIC): 11.30 AM + 4.30 + 9.00 PM CINECO (20) 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 SEEF (II) 1.30 + 5.30 + 9.30 PM of Dante “Tex” Gill, since making my + 11.45 PM SOORMA a massage parlour first statement ANT-MAN AND THE WASP SEEF (II) 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 operator and about my cast- + 11.15 PM (PG-13) (HINDI/DRAMA/ROMANTIC/BIOGRAPHY) (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE) NEW PAUL RUDD, EVANGELINE LILLY, MICHAEL PENA pimp who ing and real- son’s casting was announced, THE ESCAPE PLAN 2: HADES DILJIT DOSANJH, TAAPSEE PANNU, ANGAD BEDI became ize it was she and the project were berated CINECO (20) (IMAX 3D): 12.00 + 5.00 + 10.00 SEEF (II) 1.00 + 3.45 + 6.30 + 9.15 PM + 12.00 PM 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + 9.00 + 11.30 (PG-15) (ACTION/THRILLER) a major insensi- on social media for not handing PM + (12.45 MN THURS/FRI) SYLVESTER STALLONE, DAVE BAUTISTA, crime tive.” someone from the community XIAOMING HUANG MY STORY SEEF (II) (1.00 AM THURS/FRI) figure in When the opportunity, with trans ac- CINECO (20) 11.15 AM + 1.15 + 3.15 + 5.15 + 7.15 (MALAYALAM) NEW SEEF (I) 11.15 AM + 1.45 + 4.15 + 6.45 + 9.15 + + 9.15 + 11.15 PM PRITHVIRAJ SUKUMARAN, PARVATHY, the 1970s Jo- tresses Trace Lysette and Jamie 11.45 PM MUKUL DEV SEEF (II) 11.30 AM + 3.30 + 7.30 + 11.30 PM and 80s. hans- Clayton leading the charge. SAAR 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + 8.45 + SEEF (I) 12.45 + 3.30 + 6.15 + 9.00 + 11.45 PM 11.15 PM TAG AL HAMRA ON THURSDAY 12TH: 12.00 + 3.00 + 6.00 + 9.00 PM + 12.00 MN FROM FRIDAY 13TH: WADI AL SAIL 10.45 AM + 1.15 + 3.45 + 6.15 + (18+) (COMEDY) 8.45 + 11.15 PM JEREMY RENNER, ED HELMS, JAKE JOHNSON 3.00 + 9.00 PM + (12.00 MN FRI) CINECO (20) 12.00 + 2.15 + 4.30 + 6.45 + 9.00 TAMIZH PADAM 2 Hopkins to star in THE FIRST PURGE + 11.15 PM Jensen Ackles’ ‘Arrow’ (18+) (ACTION/CRIME/HORROR) (TAMIL) NEW thriller ‘Crown Vic’ MARISA TOMEI, LEX SCOTT DAVIS, LUNA TAXI 5 SHIVA ISHWARYA MENON, DISHA PANDEY LAUREN VELEZ SEEF (I) ON THURSDAY 12TH: 5.15 + 8.15 + 11.30 (PG-15) (ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) dream to come true CINECO (20) 11.45 AM + 2.00 + 4.15 + 6.30 + MALIK BENTALHA, BERNARD FARCY, RAMZY PM FROM FRIDAY 13TH: 2.00 + 8.15 PM 8.45 + 11.00 PM BEDIA AL HAMRA FROM FRIDAY 13TH: 12.00 NOON IANS | Los Angeles SEEF (II) 10.30 AM + 12.45 + 3.00 + 5.15 + 7.30 + CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 1.00 + 3.00 + 5.00 + 9.45 PM + 12.00 MN 7.00 + 9.00 + 11.00 PM KADAIKUTTY SINGAM ctor Stephen Amell is SAAR 11.45 AM + 4.15 + 8.45 PM (TAMIL) NEW excited about the sev - DEADPOOL 2 KARTHI, SATHYARAJ, SAIYYESHA, SATHYARAJ A WADI AL SAIL 1.45 + 6.45 + 11.45 PM (15+) (ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY) SEEF (I) FROM FRIDAY 13TH: 11.00 AM + 5.15 enth season of “Arrow” but RYAN REYNOLDS, JOSH BROLIN, MORENA + 11.30 PM before it premieres later this KNOW WHAT OCEAN’S EIGHT BACCARIN (PG-15) (COMEDY/CRIME) AL HAMRA FROM FRIDAY 13TH: 6.00 PM year, he says “Supernatural” CINECO (20) 11.00 AM + 1.30 + 4.00 + 6.30 + star Jensen Ackles dream will come true. “This was delivered to my Jensen Ackles Josh Hopkins trailer in August of 2012. Just departed Days of our realised that when S6 (season Lives in 2000 and ‘Captain Marvel’ writer to 6) of ‘Arrow’ gets released on went on to appear IANS | Los Angeles in the mini-series Blonde, about the life pen ‘Artemis’ movie ctor Josh Hopkins, best of Marilyn Monro Aknown for his role in IANS | Los Angeles “Quantico,” is set to star in the film “Crown Vic” for Blu-Ray, we’ll have come full riter Geneva Rob- writer-director Joel Souza. circle. Finally, Jensen Ackles’ Wertson-Dworet has Actor Thomas Jane is also dream will come true,” Amell been roped in to adapt the set to star, reports variety. tweeted on Friday along with movie version of author com. an image of a signed copy of Andy Weirs science-fic- “Crown Vic” follows one the sixth season of “Supernat- tion novel “Artemis.” night in the life of a seasoned ural”. Phil Lord and Chris Los Angeles Police Depart- Ackles had deliberately spelt Miller are directing. Si- ment (LAPD) veteran as he Amell’s name wrong on the mon Kinberg and Adit- takes a young cop out on pa- copy, and wrote that he will ya Sood are producing trol and shows him the bru- be expecting a signed copy of “Artemis,” the follow-up tal reality of life behind the season six of “Arrow” when it novel by “The Martian” wheel. gets released. author, reports variety. Hopkins plays an unhinged He also warned him to stay com. veteran LAPD officer running off the set of “Supernatural”, Jensen Ackles “Artemis” follows a loose in Jane’s patrol zone. which is aired on AXN in India. woman named Jazz, a directionless twenty- something constrained by her small town, the titular Artemis - the only Pike, Chris O’Dowd starring in sitcom city on Moon. With debts to pay and a salary that IANS | London barely covers the rent, she cannot say no when ctors Rosamund Pike and a life-changing opportu- AChris O’Dowd have joined nity drops in her lap. But the cast of the upcoming sitcom she then finds herself in “State of the Union”. the middle of a conspira- The show, penned by Nick cy for control of Artemis Hornby, will have 10 episodes. itself. Each episode will run to 10 min- Robertson-Dworet’s re- utes, reports hollywoodreport- cent credits include Mar- er.com. “State of the Union”, vel’s upcoming “Captain produced for See-Saw Films for Rosamund Pike Marvel” and the reboot of SundanceTV, follows a couple “Tomb Raider.” She is also (played by Pike and O’Dowd) working on “Spider-Man” and their weekly meetings in couples’ therapy. Excited about “I am so pleased to be working spinoff “Silver & Black.” Geneva Robertson-Dworet a bar before they head off to the comedy show, Hornby said: again with Stephen Frears.” 17 SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 sports

Hima Das assured of Govt Kerber claims support till Tokyo Olympics Wimbledon title Angelique Kerber beats Serena Williams 6-3, 6-3 in final

Hima Das of India celebrates her victory in women’s 400 metres -AFP

mance at CWG 2018, where she ran Hima Das won India’s her then personal best of 51.32, was • inducted in ministry’s Target Olympic first ever track gold medal Podium Scheme (TOPS) in May 2018. at the IAAF World U-20 “Under the scheme, in addition to Athletics Championships the Rs 50,000 per month as Out of Pocket Allowance (OPA), she would be India Today | New Delhi provided end to end support towards her Olympic preparation by the Govt,” said Sports India (erstwhile SAI) DG he newest sensation of the Indian Neelam Kapur. Tsporting scene Hima Das will get As per an earlier list, Hima was sup- “end-to-end” support towards her posed to be funded by the government preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olym- only until the upcoming 2018 Asian pics under government’s Target Olym- Games. Germany’s Angelique Kerber poses with the winner’s trophy -AFP pic Podium Scheme (TOPS). “Hima and the other 400m run - Das created history on Thursday as ners, post CWG, were sent to Spala she won India’s first ever track gold Olympic Training Centre in Poland, jor prize since becoming a mother in at Wimbledon. medal at the IAAF World Under-20 for a month-long training in mid May, AFP | London September. Kerber had endured a significant Athletics Championships in Finland. which was funded by the Govt. The 36-year-old, who last won a slump last year after wining her pre- She recorded a time of 51.46 seconds “Post that she ran her personal best ngelique Kerber became the Grand Slam at the 2017 Australian vious major titles at the Australian and in the 400m race. of 51.13s at the Inter-State Champion- first German woman to win Open, went into the final as the title US Opens in 2016. Post her excellent show in Finland, ship in Guwahati in June, 2018. Post AWimbledon for 22 years as the favourite, even though she was play- But, back to her best on the grass she was showered with blessings and the U-20 World Championship, she 11th seed shattered Serena Williams’ ing only the fourth tournament of her at Wimbledon, she needed only 11 congratulations from all the eminent would be joining the other Indian bid for Grand Slam history with a post-pregnancy comeback. winners and one ace to deny an oddly personalities of the country and now 400m runners for pre-Asian Games shock 6-3, 6-3 victory in yesterday’s But instead world number 10 Kerber nervous Serena, who contributed to she will be receiving extra government camp, which has been funded by final. sprang a huge surprise, making her her own downfall with a whopping support for her preparation as well. the Govt under Annual Calendar for Kerber avenged her defeat against Germany’s first female champion at 24 unforced errors, compared to only “Hima, post her excellent perfor- Training and Competition.” Williams in the 2016 Wimbledon title the All England Club since Steffi Graf five from Kerber. match, overwhelming the seven-time in 1996. In the first Wimbledon final for champion with a stunning 65-minute “It’s obviously disappointing but I 41 years to feature two women 30 or upset on Centre Court. am just getting started,” said an emo- older, Serena was cheered on by her “I knew I had to play my best ten- tional Williams after losing in the friend the Duchess of Sussex, golf Groenewegen doubled up nis against a champion like Serena,” Wimbledon final for the first time legend Tiger Woods and Formula One Kerber said. since 2008. ace Lewis Hamilton. “It was my second chance to play “For all you mums out there I was Left needing several life-saving at the Tour de France in the final. I think I’m the next one playing for you. I really tried.” operations to deal with the threat after Steffi who won. That’s amazing.” Graf helped Kerber get her game on of blood clots after Olympia’s birth, AFP | Amiens to third after a thrilling but rough Williams had hoped to equal Mar- track earlier in the her career, so it was Williams was unable to walk for six sprint. Overall leader Greg Van Aver- garet Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam an especially sweet moment for the weeks and even now is still haunted by utch ace Dylan Groenewegen maet of BMC held on to the yellow singles titles by winning her first ma- 30-year-old to follow in her footsteps harrowing flashbacks to that period. Dsprinted to a second straight win jersey for a sixth day and most of the on stage eight of the Tour de France other leading contenders, including yesterday, edging Andre Greipel and Chris Froome, Romain Bardet, Vin- Fernando Gaviria only for the second cenzo Nibali, Nairo Quintana and Ri- Djokovic finishes off Rafael Nadal to reach final and third-placed riders to be disqual- chie Porte came home safely in the ified for being too physical. peloton. Groenewegen flew out of AFP | London Fourth-placed Peter Sagan was the pack on France’s July 14 national moved up to second with fifth- holiday to leave Greipel, Gaviria and ovak Djokovic reached his fifth placed John Degenkolb promoted Sagan trailing in his wake. NWimbledon final yesterday with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (11/9), 3-6, 10-8 victory over Rafael Nadal in the second longest semi-final ever played at the tournament. Djokovic, the 2011, 2014 and 2015 champion, will face Kevin Anderson, the first South African in the final in 97 years, for the title after a 5-hour 15-minute marathon. Victory on Sunday for the 31-year- old Serb would take his career Slam tally to 13, four behind Nadal but still Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (R) shakes hands after beating Spain’s Rafael Nadal during the seven back from Roger Federer. at Seef District too It was a second day of epic drama at continuation of their men’s singles semi-final match -AFP the All England Club after Anderson Um al Hassan +973 17728699 had needed 6 hours and 36 minutes It also meant that Djokovic and ber. “It’s hard to pick the words. I’m Seef District +973 17364999 to beat John Isner on Friday. Nadal had been unable to finish their just going through things, flashbacks That set the record for the longest 52nd career clash on Friday night. to the last 15 months, everything semi-final at the tournament and be- The Saturday drama delayed the I’ve been through to get here,” said came the second longest Grand Slam start of the women’s final between world number 21 Djokovic, the low- singles match ever played. Serena Williams and Angelique Ker- est ranked finalist in 15 years. SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 18

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Hosted 1980in cOlympicludes Ivan Ratikic, 2331 W Uruguay 2-0 QF W Russia 27572-2* penalty shoot-ouFRANCEts star Kylian Mario Mandzukic CROATIA 19 Corners Today34 † 6:00 PM Mbappe (left) W Belgium 1-0 SF W England 2-1 and Luka Modric (right) *Penalties 3-2, Pens 4-3, †After extra time Didier DeschampsSHOOTING is BnotOOTS: GoalsexpectedEYE FOR GOAL : Total shots PLAYMAKERS: Passes MATCHBALL:Croatia should also name an Mbappe 3 Perisic 20 Modric 368 TELSTAR 2018 Games and 2008 Champions League final Final to make any changesGriezmann from3 theGriezmann side 19 Kante 317 Modern interpretationunchanged XI from the side that LUZHNIKI STADIUM Mandzukic 2 RakiticBuilt in 1950s14 as flagshipRakitic stadium 309 of iconic Telstar used that beat Belgium in the semi-finals.Opened: 1956 Capacity: 80,000 from 1970-74, basedstarted against England, al- Perisic 2 Giroud 14 Varane 276 Strinic on similar carcass to DjibrilFrance Sidibe is Modricstill a 2doubt Rebicfor Les13 Lovren France275 vs though there will be some 2014 Brazuca Bleus but Benjamin PavardC OMPETITIONis safe STA toTISTICS tired legs. ROLL CALL FATIGUE FACTOR 10 Goals scored 12 OF C start at right-back.Croatia have played 4 Goals against 5 Mario Mandzukic came off against 90 mins more football 75 Total shots 100 Croatia EuropeanBlaise Matuidithan Fran avoidedce, with significant England with cramp but should recover teams extend three periods of 24 Shots on target 26 harmPeri sinic a challengeextra-time and two 2331 with EdenPasses Haz completed-of Soviet Union. Hosted2757 1980 Olympic in time to start today’s World Cup final to fourth penalty shoot-outs 19 Corners 34 successiveard that forced him off, but should at Moscow against France. World CupBrazil Pavard Mbappe MATCHBALL: be fine to start today. TELSTAR 2018 Ivan Strinic also limped off on Wednesday Games and1930 2008 ChampionsUruguay LeagueHost: final Uruguay France Modern interpretation LUZHNIKI STADIUM 1934 Italy OlivierItaly Giroud should keep his placeBuilt in 1950s as flagship stadium of iconic Telstar used night but should be fine to start at left- Brazil South Korea/Japan Opened: 1956 Capacity: 80,000 1938 Italy France from 1970-74, based Italy up front despite a poor performance on similar carcass to back this weekend. France Strinic 1998 1950 Uruguay SpainBrazil 1974SouthW. Africa Germany W. GermanyGermany 2014 Brazuca 1954 W. Germany Switzerlandlast time1978 Argentina out. Argentina 2002 Germany ROLL CALL 1958 Brazil Sweden 1982OFItaly C Spain 2006 Source: FIFA Pictures: Getty Images Ivan Perisic 1962 Brazil Chile 1986EuropeanArgentina Mexico 2010 Kylian teams extend 1966 England England 1990 West GermanyPerisic© GRAPHICItaly NEWS 2014 Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Mbappe1970 Brazil Mexico 1994toBrazil fourth United States successive World CupBrazil Pavard Mbappe 1930 Uruguay Host:France Uruguay Sunday July 15 1500 Moscow 1934 Italy Brazil ItalySouth Korea/Japan (GMT) Luzhniki Stadium 1938 Italy ItalyFrance 1998 Possible line-ups 1950 Uruguay SpainBrazil 1974SouthW. Africa Germany W. GermanyGermany Possible line-ups France: Hugo Lloris; Benjamin Pavard,1954 RaphaelW. Germany Varane,SwitzerlandGermany 1978 Argentina Argentina 2002 Croatia: Danijel Subasic; Sime Vrsaljko, Dejan Lovren, 1958 Brazil Source: FIFASwedenPictures: 1982Getty ImagesItaly Spain 2006 Samuel Umtiti, Lucas Hernandez; Paul1962 Pogba,Brazil Ngolo Kante;Chile 1986 Argentina FRANCEMexico 2010 CROATIA Domagoj Vida, Ivan Strinic; Ivan Rakitic, Marcelo Brozovic; 1966 England England 1990 West Germany© GRAPHICItaly NEWS 2014 Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Blaise1970 Brazil Matuidi; OlivierMexico 1994 Brazil United States Ante Rebic, Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic; Mario Mandzukic. Giroud. Antoine Luka Griezmann Modric Aged 27 Aged 32 • France have made successive major • Croatia are gearing up for their first tournament finals and will be determined to go ever World Cup final and will start today’s match one better than the Euro 2016 final where they as underdogs. They are the first team in World FINALISTS lost to Portugal. Les Bleus are the favourites going FINALISTS Cup history to go to extra-time in all three of into today’s clash with Croatia. They have the their knockout matches en route to the final and better team are will also be the fresher of the two fatigue will surely catch up with a relatively old

sides. ERFORMANCESERFORMANCES squad at some point. Remarkably, they came on stronger against England but it remains to be seen OALS G how much they have left in the tank today. 14 3 • Croatia have never beaten France in

12 4 five previous meetings, although the last two WORLD CUP P encounters have ended in a draw. It would be a We have prepared them Scored10 5 staggering achievement if Croatia win the World 8 6 Cup but toay’s encounter with France might be as best we can. We must HOTS ConcededLAY FIFA Ranking S P FIFA Ranking one step too far. stay calm, we must have 110 30 800 2.8 PATH 100 28 PATH confidence and we must 700 2.6 Attempted 26 1st round 90 1st round concentrate — these are 24 600 2.2 80 milliers the three words we’ve Australia 22 km run* 1.8 Nigeria 500 70 20 On target 450 1.6 have been focusing on to Completed passes Statistics and records are Peru OULS Argentina get them ready for the F here to be broken. It does 70 final 0 Denmark 95 not matter who is our 80 Iceland FRANCE COACH DIDIER DESCHAMPS 90 opponent in the final. It is Last sixteen Last sixteen Against85 100 our goal to give our best, Coach Coach 4 Argentina 80 Committed Denmark the whole world will be 120 On penalties watching Croatia

Didier Zlatko Dalic CROATIA COACH ZLATKO DALIC Deschamps Quarter 2 Uruguay Russia Quarter In 2016, we made On penalties the mistake of being overconfident. After Semi 1 Belgium England Semi beating Germany in the I’ve never doubted myself semi-finals, we felt we HISTORY OF THE WORLD CUP Champion Finalist Participant Non-quali ed th and I knew I could come here were destined to win. I participation to reach the level I am at can promise you we won’t today. I knew you didn’t have make same mistake again to be tall to play football FRANCE MIDFIELDER PAUL POGBA CROATIA FORWARD LUKA MODRIC 5th participation rd Best performance

Sources: federations. FIFA *Total for all players SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2018 19 key World Cup final battles rance are favourites to win the World Cup By contrast, Didier Deschamps’s side have seen As the smallest country to reach a World Cup for a second time in Moscow on Sunday off Argentina, Uruguay and Belgium, all in 90 min- final for 68 years, Croatia cannot call on the same when they take on a Croatia side forced to go utes, and enjoyed a day’s extra rest to prepare after resources as the French but have shown incredible F Marcelo Brozovic 4through three periods of extra-time to make their their semi-final on Tuesday as they look to make mental strength to battle back from falling behind first ever final. amends for defeat in the Euro 2016 final to Portugal. in each of their three knockout games.

Luka Modric v Paul Mario Mandzukic v Raphael Varane Mandzukic often saves his best for the big occasion, most Marcelo Brozovic v Pogba recently shrugging off a knee injury to strike the winner Modric has been wide- against England in the semi-final. Antoine Griezmann ly hailed as the world’s The Juventus forward also has a great record when Recalled by Zlatko Dalic for the semi-fi- best midfielder for his facing Varane. Mandzukic scored a stunning overhead nal, Inter Milan midfielder Brozovic performances in Rus- kick in the 2017 Champions League final, netted freed up Modric and Rakitic from sia and has emerged twice as the Italians beat Real Madrid 3-1 at the San- defensive duties at the base of the as a Ballon d’Or con- tiago Bernabeu in April and grabbed the winner for midfield and always provided an out tender after also winning Atletico Madrid in the 2014 Spanish Super Cup. ball for his centre-backs as Croatia his fourth Champions League in Mandzukic will be used as a focal point to try dominated possession. five years at Real Madrid. and bring Modric, Ivan Rakitic and Ivan Perisic Griezmann has not shone as That is a status Pogba aspires to, but the into the game, but Varane has arguably been brightly as at Euro 2016, when he one-time world’s most expensive player has the best centre-back at the World Cup won the Golden Boot. His three sacrificed some of his creative talents for the and has the speed, height and power goals have come from two penalties good of the team in Russia. to nullify Croatia’s biggest goal threat. and a goalkeeping mistake by Uruguay’s Manchester United’s Pogba has formed a Mario Mandzukic Fernando Muslera. formidable partnership with N’Golo Kante However, the Atletico at the heart of the French midfield that has Madrid star has im- helped snuff out the threat of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe v Dejan proved as the tourna- Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard. ment has progressed Should Pogba and Kante also prevent Lovren and has been Modric from taking control of the midfield Teenager Mbappe is already established as France’s main as he did despite tired legs in the second half one of the players of the tournament with his playmaker, pro- of Croatia’s semi-final against England, it raw pace causing huge problems for opposing viding the assists will take France a long way towards a first defences from the start of France’s campaign. for Varane’s and World Cup in 20 years. His two goals against Argentina in the round Samuel Umtiti’s goals of 16 illustrated that he has a sublime in the quarter-finals and touch to go with his blinding speed and semi-finals. although he has not found the net Griezmann’s energy and since, no defender is going to enjoy an intelligence will see him find evening trying to contain him. space to feed Giroud and Ky- Paul Pogba Lovren and Domagoj Vida have lian Mbappe if Croatia’s ener- formed a rock-solid central defen- gy levels run low. It’ll be Bro- sive partnership for Croatia dur- zovic’s job to make ing the run to the final, encap- sure he does sulating the backs-to-the-wall not. attitude of their resilient side. They were exposed early in the semi-final by the pace of Ra- heem Sterling, however, and Kylian Mbappe in Mbappe they face a player Antoine Griezmann with a considerably better record of delivering Luka Modric the final product than the England forward.

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Belgium’s players and team members pose with their bronze medal Devils bag bronze England finish fourth at World Cup after Eden Hazard seals Belgium win

Belgium’s Thomas Meunier (2nd R) celebrates after scoring Belgium’s forward Eden Hazard scores their second goal Belgium fans celebrate their team’s victory at Moscow’s fan zone

AFP | Saint Petersburg Harry Kane blew a terrific chance to add to his six goals in Russia, the elgium achieved their best World favourite for the Golden Boot scuffing Cup finish as goals from Thom- harmlessly wide after an inviting lay- Bas Meunier and Eden Hazard off from Raheem Sterling. secured a 2-0 victory over England in Toby Alderweireld, one of six Totten- yesterday’s third-place playoff in Saint ham players on the pitch, then hooked Petersburg. just over after a mishit Tielemans shot Meunier, who missed the semi-final dropped to the Belgium defender at loss to France due to suspension, scored a corner. after just four minutes before Hazard Belgium lost Chadli to a hamstring grabbed a late second as The Red Devils injury before half-time, while South- eclipsed the side that came fourth at the gate introduced Marcus Rashford and 1986 edition. Jesse Lingard at the break for Sterling Belgium have now defeated England and Rose. Their pace and directness twice in a fortnight, having waited 82 gave England renewed vigour, with years to beat them before winning 1-0 Lingard volleying across goal just in their group stage encounter. out of the reach of a lunging Gareth Southgate’s men were forced Kane. to settle for England’s joint best perfor- They received a let-off mance at a World Cup abroad, match- when Lukaku failed to ing that of the 1990 generation. control a defence-split- Saturday July 14 He made five changes to the team BELGIUM 2 0 ENGLAND ting pass from De beaten 2-1 by Croatia in the last four, as England players react after losing Bruyne, allowing Pick- England fielded their4’ youngest WorldMeunier- Saint Petersburg Stadium ford to charge off his Cup line-up in history82’ -- with E.an Hazard aver- 3rd place match line to smother. age age of 25 years andSaturday 174 days. July 14 BELGIUM 2 0 ENGLAND superbly to deny Kevin De Bruyne a And it looked as Saturday July 14 BELGIUM 2 0 ENGLAND Phil Jones, Danny Rose, Eric Dier, Fa- Referee second time, the Everton goalkeeper though Dier was going Alireza Faghani (IRN) bian Delph and Ruben Loftus-Cheek4’ all Meunier Saint Petersburg Stadium clawing away the ball after a sizea- to draw England level 4’ Meunierrdrd Saint Petersburg Stadium 82’ E. Hazard 3 placeplace matchmatchrd came into the side, whilePlayers Belgium boss 82’ E. HazardPossession 3 place match ble deflectionPlayers off Kieran Trippier. when he lifted the ball Roberto Martinez recalled Meunier Referee Referee over Courtois, only for AlirezaPossession FaghaniAlireza (IRN)(IRN) Faghani (IRN) and handed1 Courtois a start to Youri Tielemans. 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