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Saudi coalition foils Works Ministry renovates 2,690 attempted attack houses under special scheme

Dubai tenance of 135 houses belong- he Saudi-led coalition The budget ing to low-income families. Tsaid it has foiled an at- • The number of completed tempted attack by an un- allocated for the houses is expected to exceed manned drone in Saudi Ara- project this year is 2,900 by the end of this year. bia’s southern city of Abha. BD2.4 million. He explained that the pro- Colonel Turki Al Ma - ject aimed at the development liki, spokesman for the TDT|Manama of cities and villages while Arab Coalition fighting in improving the lives of low-in- Yemen, said the Saudi Air come families. Defence unit assigned to nder the Cities and “The budget allocated for the airport detected an un- Villages Development the project is BD2.4 million for known body at 13:45 pm UProject, the Ministry of the financial year 2018-2019.” local time and destroyed Works, Municipal Affairs and “The ministry has been able it, the Saudi Press Agency Urban Planning has completed to achieve important mile - reported. Coalition experts the renovation of 2,690 houses stones in this project. Resto- who inspected the wreck- this year, it emerged. ration of 2,900 houses to raise age said it was of a drone Ministry Undersecretary the standard of living of some that belonged to the terror- His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Dr Nabil Mohammed Abu Al families is particularly impor- ist Houthi militia, identified Prime Minister, yesterday received a delegation of US Congressmen, headed by Congressman Darrell Issa, at Riffa Palace. Fateh said the ministry has tant in a community as closely as an Iranian UAV Ababil. The Crown Prince stressed the importance of further strengthening cooperation and coordination with the United States also signed contracts to com- as the Bahraini community,” he across various fields, highlighting the longstanding strategic partnership between both countries. plete the renovation and main- explained.

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Islamabad akistan will hold gener- Cyclone dies, horror lives on Pal elections on July 25, a presidential spokesman said yesterday, offering the Mekunu, which has been downgraded to a tropical storm, may affect parts of Saudi Arabia until Tuesday prospect of what would be only the second ever dem- ONA reported. Mekunu started models of Cyclone Mekunu have ocratic transfer of power in The storm flooded to weaken to a tropical storm shown that it has become a sec- the nuclear-armed country. • in Oman and authorities began ond class cyclone and is expected “The president has ap- Socotra’s villages clearing operations yesterday to move north to northwest, with proved July 25 as the date and capsized boats, after the heavy rain but warned the eye of the storm away from for holding general elec- leaving much of the residents to stay in their homes, Saudi Arabia. tions in the country,” a island without access with run-off from river valleys The center of the storm is like- spokesman from Mamnoon flooding most main roads in Dho- ly to be about 350 kilometers Hussain’s office said. to communications. far. The cyclone also killed at away and the wind speed around least seven people in the Yemeni the center, is expected to be be- Muscat island of Socotra, a Yemeni offi- tween 157 to 167 km/h, accord- cial said on Saturday. At least 40 ing to the General Authority of wo people, including a people were missing. Meteorology and Environment child, were killed and Yemen declared a state of Protection (GAMEP). Tthree others went miss- emergency on Thursday for So- The commission’s predictions ing in the Omani province of cotra, which lies between south- indicate that the tropical situ- An Oman official directs a loader driver Friday to tear away a median to drain a DON’T MISS IT Dhofar after Cyclone Mekunu ern Yemen and the Horn of Afri- ation, in Oman and the Repub- hit the southern region of the ca and is renowned for its unique flooded street in Salalah after Cyclone Mekunu causes heavy rains. lic of Yemen is likely to change. Gulf Arab country, Omani po- animal and plant life. The cyclone, which has been lice and state news media said The storm flooded Socotra’s As wind and rain began to Saturday. downgraded to a tropical storm, yesterday. villages and capsized boats, leav- pummel southern Oman dur- Meanwhile, latest satellite im- may affect parts of the Kingdom, The three missing were Asian ing much of the island without ing the day, they extended the ages, analysis of weather maps starting from the dawn on Satur- Can a victim nationals, state news agency access to communications. closure of the city’s airport until and the results of numerical day to next Tuesday. marry her rapist? 03 TASTY TALK The Bitcoin 04 bug Pair of Japanese premium melons sell for record $29,300 Tokyo The winning bid was placed by a local since early May,” said market official single pair of premium melons fruit packing firm for the first Yubari mel- Tatsuro Shibuta. A fine yesterday fetched a record 3.2 ons to go under the hammer this year at Yubari melons are considered a status 05 balance Amillion yen ($29,300) at auction the Sapporo Central Wholesale Market in symbol in Japan — like a fine wine — with in Japan, where the fruit is regarded as a northern Hokkaido, officials said. many being bought as a gift for friends status symbol. The figure — enough to buy a new car and colleagues. Seasonal fruit offerings in Japan rou- in Japan — topped the previous record for The best-quality Yubari melons are tinely attract massive sums from buyers the luxury fruit, which fetched 3.0 million perfect spheres with a smooth, evenly seeking social prestige, or from shop own- yen two years ago. patterned rind. A T-shaped stalk is left ers wanting to attract customers to “ooh “Yubari melons are growing well this on the fruit, which is usually sold in an and aah” over the extravagant edibles. year as sunshine hours have been long ornate box. SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 02

Hi-tech scanners to Strong US ties stressed screen containers, Manama trucks is Royal Highness Prime Manama Minister Prince Khalifa Hbin Salman Al Khalifa ahrain has imported has stressed that international four hi-tech scanners to The new scanners cooperation is of utmost im- Bscreen containers and will slash the waiting portance under the current cir- lorries. cumstances, noting that Bahrain The Customs Affairs had time for checking seeks to strengthen its relations signed an agreement with the goods and enhance the with various countries, includ- Swiss-based Société Générale performance of the ing the United States of America. de Surveillance (SGS) to import customs procedures. The Premier affirmed Bah- the latest generation of the hi- SHAIKH AHMED rain’s keenness to ensure that tech Nuctech equipment. its ties with US should always be “The King Fahd Causeway strong to pave the way for con- and the Khalifa bin Salman was then awarded to SGS. stantly bolstering cooperation HRH the Premier in conversation with Mr Issa Seaport will each get two The scanners are expected between them, being allies with scanners to screen trucks and to be installed, along with their long-standing relations. that the events are unfolding cisions that have very much development process, stressing container,” said Customs Pres- facilities and compartments, “We want to see every country rapidly and they have to be dealt saved the region’s security that the kingdom allocates great ident Shaikh Ahmed bin Ham- within 14 months. in the region enjoying security with in a way that achieves the situation, and consolidated importance to economy and that ad Al-Khalifa. The customs officers will and stability, and we very much aspirations of the region’s coun- its stability, pointing out that the government is doing its ut- The new scanning technol- be able to process 120 trucks count on the United States to en- tries and peoples. Bahrain would support every most to diversify the sources of ogies fulfill the second goal on average per hour, using the sure balance and stability in the HRH the Premier was speak- effort aimed at enhancing de- non-oil income resources. of the customs strategic plan new hi-tech devices, up from region and the world,” he said. ing while receiving a US Con- velopment and strengthening The delegation praised HRH (2017-2020) to supply this vital 20 lorries at present. The Prime Minister empha- gress delegation, led by Con- the pillars of global security Premier’s successful leadership sector with financial resources “The new scanners will sised that the region’s security gressman, Darrell Issa. and stability. of the government, as well as his and cutting-edge technologies. slash the waiting time for situation should always remain The Prime Minister assert- HRH the Premier reviewed influential contributions to re- The ministry invited bids in checking goods and enhance stable, given its political and ed that US President, Donald with the delegation the efforts gional stability and development mid-2017 to supply the cus- the performance of the cus- economic weight, as well as its Trump, came at a crucial time, being exerted by Bahrain to ac- thanks to his statesmanship and toms affairs with latest scan- toms procedures,” said Shaikh global influential role, noting and has taken the right de - celerate the pace of its economic experience. ning equipment. The package Ahmed.

‘Executive-legislature relations vital for growth’

Manama visited the majlises of Al Fadhala and promoted the role of the The Crown Prince family, Al Rumaihi family and Al private sector as an engine for • he Crown Prince has Kaabi family. The Crown Prince growth, noting that within the affirmed that the emphasised the signifi- affirmed that the Kingdom’s de- past three years 134 laws have Kingdom’s development Tcance of strong relations velopment programme is built been introduced to deliver on programme is built between the executive and leg- on solid foundations, enabling the objectives of HM King Ham- on solid foundations, islature branches for the devel- Bahrain to overcome different ad’s vision. opment of the nation. challenges facing the region. The Crown Prince affirmed enabling Bahrain to This came as His Royal High- Prince Salman highlighted that Bahrain’s institutions are overcome different ness Prince Salman bin Hamad that collaboration between underpinned by a robust regu- challenges facing Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Dep- the Executive and Legislative latory and strategic framework, the region. uty Supreme Commander, and branches has further advanced which comprises the Kingdom’s First Deputy Prime Minister, the Kingdom’s development constitution, the National Ac- tion Charter and Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, all of The Crown Prince extend - tude for HRH the Crown Prince’s which are designed to enhance ed his best wishes on the holy visit and acknowledged his con- development opportunities for month of Ramadan. The hosts tinuous contribution to the King- citizens. and guests expressed their grati- dom’s development.

A batch of 74 Bahrain Bayan School students graduated at a ceremony under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad’s representative for charity work and youth affairs HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The school’s 24th graduation was attended by senior officials, academicians and school staff.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, received a delegation of US congressmen, led by Darrell Issa. The delegation, on an official visit to the kingdom, also includes Congressmen Stephen Lynch and Matthew Gaetz. The minister praised the historical and strategic relations between Bahrain and the United States of America and their continuous development at all levels, affirming the keenness of the Kingdom to promote the interests of the two friendly countries and meet the aspirations of their peoples. 03 SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 big story Can a victim marry her rapist? Nineteen women organisations including Bahrain Women Union have come out in open against Article 353 of Bahrain Penal Code

Echoing a similar view, lawyer Faisal Defending the committee’s decision Call to scrap the draconian Al Jamaan said, “Rape is the highest not to scrap Article 353, Parliament’s • level of violence against women. It de- DID Foreign Affairs, Defence and National article gains momentum grades and humiliates her. There is Security Committee Chairman Abdulla no official statistics in Bahrain on this BinHowail said, “Emotions shouldn’t be TDT|Manama subject. Social order, customs and tra- KNOW involved while discussing such sensitive Thamer Tayfoor/Muhannad Mansour ditions in Bahrain and other GCC coun- matters and legislations.” tries reject marriages between rapists “These organisations portray that the awyers in the Kingdom say it’s and their victims.” committee is against the punishment of high time to scrap the legal loop- “In Bahrain, many rape cases have Article 353 of rapists, which is incorrect. The commit- Lhole that allows rapists to escape ended in marriages to preserve the hon- Bahrain Penal Code tee seeks the toughest punishment for jail if they marry their victims. We have reviewed our of families. The community pres- states that no person rapists, but these procedures should be They allege Article 353 is still being sure plays an important role in these shall be sentenced taken in co-ordination with the related retained in the Bahrain Penal Code the matter with circumstances,” she pointed out. official authorities,” BinHowail said. because of the presence of back - Interior Ministry, On May 8, 2018, the House of Repre- to a penalty for Elaborating further, the lawmaker ward-looking elements in the society, the Supreme sentatives discussed the amendment of committing any of explained, “We have reviewed the mat- who continue to wield strong influence Judicial Council, Article 353. However, the draft law was the crimes stipulated ter with Interior Ministry, the Supreme on the lawmakers. the NIHR and withdrawn and the voting was post- in the preceding Judicial Council, the National Institu- Senior lawyer Ahmed Al Mulla said legal advisers to poned. articles if a valid tion for Human Rights (NIHR) and legal the clause no longer exists in many the council. They Nineteen women organisations in- marriage is held advisers to the council. They all rejected Arab countries. “Egypt was the first cluding Bahrain Women Union have between him and the the removal of the article.” country to introduce this law, followed all rejected the come out in open against the “draconi- “The offender will be punished, by all Arab countries. However, due to removal of the an” article. They even expressed their victim. If he has been whether he marries the victim or not. pressure from human rights groups, article. anger over the inhuman side of forcing given a final verdict What the committee suggested, in con- many countries including Morocco, Jor- MR BINHOWAIL the victim to live with her rapist. before the marriage sensus with the concerned authorities, dan, Tunisia, Algeria and Lebanon have Meanwhile, on the flip side, a law- contract, execution is to maintain the article and follow scrapped the ‘marriage clause’,” he said. maker affirmed that the Council of Rep- shall cease and his judges’ assessment, with regard to ex- “In Morocco, a 16-year-old girl com- ment to extricate him from death pen- resentatives is not showing any leniency criminal effects shall empting the offender if he marries the mitted suicide, after being forced to alty. Lawyers and civil rights activists towards rapists as accused by women end. victim, which is very much rare in our marry her rapist, through a family settle- fought hard to repeal the article.” organisations. society,” he added. SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 04 The Bitcoin bug

Central Bank of Bahrain doesn’t recognise trading in cryptocurrencies

vantages and disadvantages. It protects There are no laws in users’ privacy, but at the same time, it • could be utilised to serve some illegal Bahrain that regulate the activities. Some users’ could be easily Bitcoins system, therefore victimised by scammers. Most scams it’s not 100 per cent safe. are done through Initial Coins Offer- ing (ICO), in which users are offered to Bitcoins trade have been buy shares of projects using bitcoins, • similarly to actual projects. In such a booming on Bahraini websites non-regulated system, if the money is and social media networks lost, there is no possible way of retriev- ing it. That’s how scammers get away With the beginning of this with their cons,” Mr Al Tajer said. year,• more countries have With the beginning of this year, more countries have begun to legally rec- begun to legally recognise ognise bitcoins, including European bitcoins, including European Union (EU) states, Canada, the US and Union (EU) states, Canada, several African and Asian countries. the US and several African This also includes Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which allow the trade of Bit- and Asian countries coins following strict regulations that exempt official monetary authorities TDT|Manama of bearing any responsibility of users’ Muhannad Mansour protection. According to reports, it’s highly antic- midst rumours doing rounds ipated that Bahrain will soon permit the about Bahrain opening its first new system by issuing certain official ABitcoin shop, investors here are regulations. The speculations appeared unclear over the legal aspects with re- dividuals to make transactions using He told council members, “Bitcoins as the Kingdom recently announced the gard to investing in cryptocurrencies. the peer-to-peer (P2P) technology, re- are a virtual currency that is traded in adoption of the Blockchain technology Bitcoins have been making headlines moving third parties or any centralised some countries. There are countries to operate some services of the General all over the world, with many countries authorities over transactions. Funda- that have banned their use and their Directorate of Traffic, a governmental recognising it as an approved currency, mentally, using this technology protects circulation is not legal in Bahrain. But authority. But Mr. Al Tajer underlined while an equal numbers of countries users’ privacy by not revealing their we cannot prevent Bahrainis from in- that the adoption of the Blockchain sys- warning of its negative impacts on the identity and location. As a system, it vesting in it outside Bahrain. However, tem doesn’t necessarily pave the way economy. has its pros and cons,” Mr Al Tajer we warn against dealing with it.” for the approval of Bitcoins in Bahrain, Managing Director of INFINITIWARE, commented. But, in the absence of official regula- stating that “they’re different”. a Bahraini artificial intelligence com- He affirmed that the system isn’t tions, Bitcoins trade have been booming The expert added, “What’s being pany, Ameen Al Tajer, explained to regulated nor recognised by the Cen- The new system on Bahraini websites and social media promoted isn’t true. The Blockchain Tribune that “Bitcoins are basically a tral Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and many allows individuals networks. Additionally, an actual shop system isn’t a parallel of the Bitcoins digital currency created by an anony- other governmental authorities of the to make is set to open soon in Riffa area, as men- system. Although they follow sim - mous person or entity named Satoshi world. On January 7 this year, CBB Gov- transactions using tioned by an online ad. ilar methods, they’re not typical. It Nakamoto almost a decade ago”. ernor Rasheed Al Miraj warned of the the peer-to-peer So with this new financial fad closely follows cryptocurrency methods to “Unlike ordinary financial systems, speedily spreading Bitcoins, stressing approaching Bahrain, how safe is it to process transactions. With the recent they’re operated by a decentralised that “It’s not included in the curren- (P2P) technology, invest in Bitcoins? announcement of the government, it’s authority. Nakamoto introduced this cies recognised by the CBB Law”, but removing third Mr Al Tajer clarified that there are expected for more similar technologies system in 2008 shortly after the global at the same time confirming that “CBB parties or any no laws in Bahrain that regulate the to be adopted here to complete transac- recession occurred, as an alternative cannot prevent Bahrainis from using it centralised Bitcoins system, therefore it’s not 100 tions at official authorities in a secure for the ordinary centralised banking in transactions abroad”. The governor’s authorities over per cent safe. and quicker manner. But Bitcoins may system, which was blamed for the re- statements came during a discussion at transactions. “In this system, transactions are op- take a while before they’re legally trad- cession. The new system allows in - Shura Council. erated anonymously. But this has its ad- ed in the Kingdom.” MR AL TAJER Air conditioners, a special blessing for vendors

The vendors say it has been• an excessively hot year and the heat was affecting their business.

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ir conditioners installed inside the Central Market in Manama Aoffer special blessings to ven- dors as well as consumers alike. Air conditioners have been a long- time demand from the part of vendors here. And now the cooling system will boost the massive fruit and veggie shopping extravaganza during the Ramadan season, they said. The shoppers were facing a lot of problems because of the scorching heat in the summer season beneath the Central Market roof. They said it has been an excessively hot year and the heat was affecting their business and during summer weather with high temperatures and high humidity the fruits get decayed easily. Meanwhile, the vendors said the A view of the Central Market, and, right, newly-installed air conditioners outbreak of Nipah virus in the Indian state of Kerala has not affected fruit Saudi Arabia.” The UAE and Bahraini deadly Nipah virus outbreak that has cautious” till the situation is under structions of Indian authorities. It business in the central market. governments earlier urged their citi- killed at least 10 people. control”, while the UAE consulate in also gave contact numbers for UAE “We deal with imports of fruits main- zens in Kerala and elsewhere in south On Twitter, the Bahraini consu - Kerala advised Emirati nationals to citizens to call in the event of emer- ly from Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and India to exercise caution following a late in Mumbai urged citizens “to be take precautions and follow the in - gencies. SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 05 A fine balance Many welcome the move by Shura Council, while some express reservations

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he recent move by the Shura Council to KNOW Timpose fines up to BD50,000 and maximum jail sentences of three years for defaming individuals on so- Iran has one of the cial media has evoked mixed toughest punishments response from the public. for cyber crimes in The proposed amendment the whole world. to 2014 Cyber Crimes Law Punishments can There are The law is not Some people If implemented, will now be reviewed by range from fines to up to 15 years in prison laws against adequate and misuse social the law would the Cabinet before referring defamation clearly defined, media without bring a negative back to the National Assem- and in some cases bly in six months. even death penalty. and slander in hence it should knowing the image to the most countries, not be approved effects it would Kingdom. It’s like including Bahrain. as every human cause in a showing an apple So it makes sense has a different society. I’ve to a child and to have a law for evaluation of seen many threatening him insulting someone what is insulting keyboard warriors with consequences on social media. him and what spreading rumors. if he eats it. Even This law, if passed, not. How can a No character if he doesn’t want will make people court judge decide assassination it, the threatening think twice and on that matter, should be would certainly choose their words I mean what is tolerated in arouse some carefully before insult, what is our beautiful interest to make posting something. fun? kingdom. a try. HASHEM MANDEEL, CUSTOMER KAI MIETHIG, MUHAMMAD FAROOQ, DAWOOD FAKHRUDDIN, SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TOP EXECUTIVE SALES MANAGER CONTENT WRITER SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 06

The path to success has always been DID challenging but I truly Schools shine in believe that the secret to my success has KNOW been my undeterred determination, hard work and passion to achieve my dreams. CBSE Result CBSE XII exams 2018 for Class FEMI ANNA ISLAND TOPPER he Central Board of Secondary Education declared 12th: Overall the CBSE Class 12 results via its official website on pass percentage TSaturday. The overall pass percentage increased is 83.01% & the to 83.01 per cent from 82.02 per cent seen last year. Girls Meghna Srivastava, who top three regions performed better than boys in the CBSE Class 12 results has topped the CBSE Class with a pass percentage of 88.31 per cent in comparison to are Trivandrum 12 examination, said there (97.32%), Chennai boys’ 78.99 per cent. The top position in theCBSE Class 12th was no secret formula for results was secured by Meghna Srivastava, who got 99.8 per (93.87%) and cent with a score of 499 marks out of 500. Meghna comes her success and it was only Delhi (89%). from the humanities stream and is a student of Step By Step consistent hard work that had Femi Anna Ivan who scored School in Noida. paid off. 97.6% is the Island Topper Meghna Srivastava THE INDIAN SCHOOL THE NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL-DPS

n keeping with the tradition he ninth batch of XII Iof academic excellence, the students achieved Indian School Bahrain (ISB) T100% success in the has achieved a pass percent- New Millennium School- age of 99.3,the highest in sev- DPS Bahrain. Of the 67 stu- en years, in Class XII exam dents who appeared in the in which a total of 665 stu- Science stream, 27 students dents appeared. ISB has noted secured above 90 % marks that 17 of their students have and 26 students excelled achieved A1in all subjects. Blessy Joy Sathya Karthik Madhusoodanan Namitha Ann Binu with A grade in all subjects. Femi Anna Ivan Shukti Jain Balusu Bhanuram Blessy Joy Sathya who se - Of the 28 students who ap- cured 97.2 per cent (486 out peared in the commerce of 500) is the school topper. stream, 11 students secured Karthik Madhusoodanan who above 90 % marks and 12 scored 96.4% (482 out of 500) students excelled with A achieved the second place and grade in all subjects. In Hu- Namitha Ann Binu with 96% manities stream 5 students (480 out of 500) secured the secured above 90 % marks third place in the school. All and 5 students excelled with the three school toppers are A grade in all subjects. In Nithesh Hariharan from the Humanities stream. Simreen Kaur Athira Suja Prakash the SCIENCE stream BAL- Nathasha Nikita Dias NISHA DHANASEKARAN MAHALAKSHMI Simreen Kaur stood first in USU BHANURAM topped the RAGHAVAN the Science stream securing school with 97.4 %. In the 95.8 per cent. Nithesh Hariha- commerce stream Shukti ran who scored 95.6 achieved Jain topped the school with the second place while Alvin 97.4 %. In the humanities Antony Shaju and Athira Suja stream Femi Anna Ivan Prakash who scored 95.4% topped the school with shared the third place. Shalini 97.6 %. 102 students passed Sethu Madhav stood first in with first division (ie. 60% Commerce stream securing and above) and 79 students 93.8 per cent. Anjana Sundar Alvin Antony Shaju Shalini Sethu Madhav Anjana Sundar excelled with distinction Aparna Shree Sindhuja Sundar Reet Varma who scored 93.2% won the sec- (ie.75% and above). Sivanandam ond place and Anabelle Maria Pinto with 92.6% won the third place. ISB Chairman Prince School Chairman Dr Ravi Pillai, Managing S Natarajan, Secretary Saji Director Geetha Ravi Pillai congratulated Antony, Members of the Exec- 99.3 utive Committee and Principal is the highest pass the students, staff members, Principal and V R Palanisway congratulated percentage achieved parents for their sincere efforts and guidance the students, the teachers and by The Indian School and wished the students all the success the parents for architecting in the past seven years. throughout their life. excellent results in the exam. Anabelle Maria Pinto Kshitij Betjewargi

NEW INDIAN SCHOOL IBN AL HYTHAM ISLAMIC SCHOOL AL NOOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL tudents of Al Noor Internation- al School have achieved 100 Spercent success in Class XII exam. In the Science stream Ash- win Kadun- gattil Suresh Gayathri Saravanan Gaurangi Rahul Aron George Sunil Dona Binu Raseena Mariam Adarsh Shinju Fatima Muhammad is the top Pradhan Chandran Muhammed Munir scorer. Me- he New Indian School (NIS) secured hak Hameed 96% pass percentage. Out of 125 stu- Sheikh is Tdents, who appeared for the exam- he eighth batch of Ibn Al Hytham the top scor- ination, 81 students have scored first class Islamic School, consisting of 94 stu- er in the including 48 students with distinction. 105 Tdents appeared at the All India Senior Commerce students have got A1 grade in different sub- Secondary School Examination (Class XII) stream. jects. Gayathri Saravanan emerged the topper 2018, conducted by CBSE. 35 students passed School from the Science Stream with 95.4%, Gaurangi in the Science Stream while 57 students Chairman Rahul Pradhan won the second position with passed in the Commerce Stream. Rasee- Ali Hassan 93.4% and Aron George Sunil took the third Bony Ann Thomas Megha Annie Alex na Mariam won the first position with Director position with 92% . In the Commerce Stream 91.20% and Adarsh Shinju Chandran won Muhammad Dona Binu is the topper with 89.6%; Bony Ann the second position with 90.60% in Science Athifa Sarafuddeen Mashood Thomas took the second position with 88.8% Stream. And in commerce Stream Fatima Thyvalappil and Principal and Megha Annie Alex took the third posi- Muhammad Muhammed Munir achieved Amin Helei- tion with 86.2 %. Chairman Dr. T.T. Thomas Girls did better than boys with top position with 84.80 % and the second position was won by wah congrat- , Director Dr. V. Gopalan and Principal K. a pass percentage of 88.31 Athifa Sarafuddeen Thyvalappil with 84.20% . School Chairman ulated the Gopinath Menon expressed happiness at the per cent against boys’ 78.99 Shakil Ahmed Azmi and Principal Dr. Mohammad Tayyab students and outstanding results and thanked, teachers and per cent, officials at the CBSE congratulated the students and parents for the achievement and teachers for parents for their combined efforts. headquarters said. wished the students the best career ahead. the result. 07 SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 business

Riyadh to exclude Al Khobar becomes first German firms from Mena city to pilot 5G govt tenders

The 5G ultra-high Move likely to speed• mobile broadband hit• Siemens, Bayer is set to revolutionise and Boehringer the internet in the Ingelheim as well as years ahead carmaker Daimler

The National | Al Khobar Saudi Arabia is a• significant trade l Khobar, a city in Saudi partner for Germany, AArabia’s oil-rich Eastern generating 2017 exports Province, became the first city Saudi Crown Prince in the Middle East and North worth 6.6 billion Africa to test 5G wireless con- euros ($7.7 billion), Saudi Arabia is a significant nectivity after it launched a pilot according to Germany’s trade partner for Germany, project last week, the Kingdom’s statistics office generating 2017 exports worth Ministry of Culture and Infor- 6.6 billion euros ($7.7 billion), mation said. according to Germany’s statis- “Because the capabilities of Middle East Monitor | Riyadh tics office. this technology are very high, it Al Khobar to award 5G licences to operators by end of 2019. - Pic Bloomberg Siemens last year won an or- will pave the way for the devel- Saudi Crown Prince Mo - der worth around $400 million opment of other technologies hammed bin Salman has or- to deliver five gas turbines for such as the Internet of Things dependence on hydrocarbons. and engages with stakeholders dered that no more govern- a combined heat and power (IoT), virtual reality and robots,” A sophisticated digital infra- including the government, tele- ment contracts be awarded to plant being built in Saudi Ara- the ministry cited a United Na- structure is seen as crucial to coms operators, equipment ven- German companies, in a sign bia. Daimler soon after secured tion’s telecoms body report on supporting the development of dors etc. Al Khobar’s pilot was of continued irritation over an order for 600 Mercedes the pilot as saying.The 5G ul- KNOW WHAT the private sector and creating subsequently launched after Berlin’s foreign policy in the Benz Citaro buses from Saudi tra-high speed mobile broad- jobs for Saudi nationals. The Saudi Arabia’s national telecoms Middle East, German maga- bus operator SAPTCO. band is set to revolutionise the Kingdom set up the National regulator, the Communications zine Der Spiegel reported on A senior German business- internet in the years ahead. Launch will pave 5G Taskforce last year with the and Information Technology Friday. man in Saudi Arabia, who Developing next-generation way for entry of aim of overseeing the admin- Commission (CITC), issued li- Citing no sources, it said the asked to remain anonymous, broadband and other commu- istrative, regulatory and other cences for testing a 5G mobile move was likely to hit major told Reuters on Friday that es- nications technologies is one of technologies such changes required to introduce network using 100 megahertz companies such as Siemens, pecially the healthcare sector the pillars of Saudi Arabia’s Vi- as Internet of next-generation mobile broad- (MHz) channels with a band- Bayer and Boehringer In - was currently feeling added sion 2030 economic diversifica- Things, virtual real- band. Led by a steering com- width of 3.6-3.8 gigahertz (GHz) gelheim as well as carmaker scrutiny when applying for tion plan to reduce the country’s ity and robots mittee, it oversees the progress – the speeds required for 5G. Daimler. Saudi tenders.

Egypt bans YouTube Kuwait’s VAT delay is Qatar bans for a month Alwane Bahrain teams credit-negative: Moody’s The National | Kuwait IANS | Cairo up with ‘Khair Plus’ products from uwait’s decision last gypt’s top administra- Kweek to delay the im- Etive court ordered yes- plementation of VAT is terday to block YouTube “credit-negative” for the Arab Quartet streaming website for one country as it signifies a month over hosting a vid- slowing down of fiscal re- eo that denigrates Prophet form efforts amid rising Muhammad of Islam, the oil prices, according to a Egyptian lawyer who filed Moody’s report. the lawsuit said. The decision may cost “The ruling is final, un- Kuwait upto 1.6 per cent of appealable and enforcea- its $114 billion of gross do- ble,” Xinhua quoted lawyer mestic product in foregone Mohamed Hamed Salem as revenues, although the net saying. A lower administra- fiscal effect will more than tive court has previously offset by the recent rise in ordered the National Tele- Emad Al Asfoor and Ammar Awachi oil prices, the rating agency communications Regulato- said. ry Authority (NTRA) to do TDT | Bahrain their mindset toward a knowl- “The decision clearly il- so, but the latter appealed edge-based economy and uti- lustrates how if oil prices against the ruling, citing it lwane Bahrain Society has lization of new tech trends in remain around their current was hard to implement. Ajoined hands with “Khair order to maximize the benefit. levels, the resolve for reform The top administrative Plus” initiative to promote it Emad Al Asfoor, CE of Bab Al among some GCC countries court rejected the NTRA ap- among women societies and Bahrain company, the propri- is likely to weaken,” the re- peal on Saturday and upheld female volunteers. The initia- etor of “Khair Plus” said that port said. “It significantly the temporary ban as a final, tive will provide a professional the initiative in its 4th phase increases the probability Inspectors will visit stores to insure compliance with the ban. Pic Bloomberg unappealable ruling. website along with a package was able to provide more than that some countries may The lawsuit dates back of solutions that includes pay- 40 civil societies with e-pay- delay or even cancel their to insure compliance with the to 2013 when the Egyptian ments solutions, for societies ment solutions and funds man- VAT plans.” Bloomberg | Doha ban. lawyer demanded to ban to utilize without bearing any agement with high accuracy Kuwait announced last A spokesman for the econ- YouTube in Egypt until the cost. Ammar Awachi, chair- and transparency. Al Asfoor Tuesday it would delay the lmost a year after Sau- omy ministry didn’t immedi- offensive clip on Prophet man of Alwane Society, said added that he is proud of the introduction of a 5 per cent di Arabia, the United ately respond to requests for Muhammad(PUBH) and that a package of IT support achievement made so far. VAT until 2021, three years AArab Emirates, Bahrain comment. other anti-Islamic videos that “Khair Plus” avails is also Al Asfoor shed light on the after the original imple - and Egypt cut ties with Qa - Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bah- are removed. “The ruling offered to female entrepre- importance of cooperating mentation date agreed with tar, the country has decided rain and Egypt cut economic is a punishment for You - neurs, businesswomen and with Alwane Bahrain Socie- the other GCC countries to to stop consuming goods from and diplomatic ties with Qa- Tube website that will cost businesses that run social ty to maximize the efforts to reduce their dependence its rivals. tar on June 5, accusing the it massive economic losses,” responsibility projects to de- reach out to the targeted audi- on oil revenues. Only Sau- Qatar’s economy ministry country of financing terrorist Salem said. velop the community. Awachi ence being, in this case, female di Arabia and the UAE have ordered shops to strip shelves groups, having close ties with The controversial video emphasized on the importance entrepreneurs, businesswom- implemented it so far, while of products imported from the Iran. The rift forced Qatar to first appeared on YouTube of extending the proper sup- en and women societies for the the remaining countries four countries, according to a shift import routes to Kuwait in 2012, raising a wave of port to women who run civil purpose of encouraging them have notionally agreed to circular sent yesterday. and Oman, and buy goods from anti-American outrage in societies, entrepreneurs, busi- to take advantage of the new implement it this year or at Inspectors will visit stores Iran and Turkey. the Muslim world. nesswomen in order to shift digital solutions. the start of 2019. SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 08 Apple may launch NFC features with US reach deal to nextgen ‘iOS 12’ • Since Apple first launched NFC-capable put China’s ZTE devices iPhone 6 and 6s in 2014, its implementation of NFC has been primarily restricted to “Apple back in business Pay” transactions

Apple staff are already using NFC IANS |San Francisco • ZTE was banned in ith Apple Worldwide April from buying US I closed it down Developers Conference technology components then, let it W reopen with high 2018 (WWDC) set to kick-off on The change to for seven years for June 4, the company is likely breaking an agreement level security to announce a change in near- the near-field guarantees, field communication (NFC) communication, reached after it violated US sanctions against change of policies when it releases its or NFC, chip, management next-generation ‘iOS 12’ oper- which is expected Iran and North Korea ating system (OS). and board, must to be announced purchase US parts “The change to the near- next month, could field communication, or NFC, Reuters | Washington and pay a $1.3 chip, which is expected to pave the way for billion fine people to use be announced next month, he Trump administration DONALD TRUMP could pave the way for people iPhones for other told lawmakers the US to use iPhones for other se - security-sensitive Tgovernment has reached After ZTE makes a series of changes it will be allowed to do business in US curity-sensitive interactions, interactions, a deal to put Chinese telecom- ter the ruling was announced. from paying transit fares and from paying munications company ZTE Corp Fox News said Trump told opening car doors to verifying transit fares and back in business after it pays a in Congress, where Democrats sume business with U.S. com- them on Thursday that he had their identity in other ways,” significant fine and makes man- and Trump’s fellow Republicans panies, including chipmaker negotiated the $1.3 billion fine tech website The Information opening car doors agement changes, a senior con- accused him of bending to pres- Qualcomm Inc. with Chinese President Xi Jin- reported late on Friday. to verifying their gressional aide has said. sure from Beijing to ease up on The deal, earlier communi- ping in a phone call. Notably, since Apple first identity in other US President Donald Trump a company that US intelligence cated to officials on Capitol Hill ZTE, which is publicly traded launched NFC-capable devic- ways appeared to confirm the deal in officials have suggested poses by the Commerce Department, but whose largest shareholder es iPhone 6 and 6s in 2014, THE INFORMATION a tweet late on Friday. “I closed a significant risk to US national requires ZTE to pay a substan- is a Chinese state-owned enter- its implementation of NFC TECHNOLOGY WEBSITE it down then let it reopen with security. tial fine, place U.S. compliance prise, agreed last year to pay a has been primarily restricted high level security guarantees, ZTE was banned in April from officers at the company and nearly $900 million penalty and to “Apple Pay” transactions. the report added.With the new change of management and buying US technology compo- change its management team, open its books to a U.S. monitor. “Apple employees are already capabilities, iPhones would be board, must purchase US parts nents for seven years for break- the aide said. The penalty stemmed from for using their iPhones to unlock able to unlock NFC-enabled and pay a $1.3 billion fine.” ing an agreement reached after The Commerce Department breaking an agreement after it doors at Apple Park, likely via doors and potentially transmit The reported deal involving it violated US sanctions against would then lift an order issued was caught illegally shipping custom badge readers detailed data to transit systems, per- China’s second-largest telecom- Iran and North Korea. After in April preventing ZTE from U.S. goods to Iran and North in Federal Communications sonal authentication devices munications equipment maker ZTE makes a series of changes buying US products. ZTE shut Korea, in an investigation dating Commission filings last year,” and more. ran into immediate resistance it would now be allowed to re- down most of its production af- to the Obama administration.

US adds 15,000 visas for Kenya to rein in mobile lending craze non-farm workers Reuters | Nairobi to regulate,” Geoffrey Mwau, old father of three said in an director general of budget, interview in a coffee shop in enya built a reputation as a fiscal and economic affairs at Nairobi’s business district. Kpioneer of financial inclu- the treasury, told reporters on He is not alone. In the last sion through its early adoption Thursday. As it was for mobile three years, 2.7 million people of a mobile money system that cash, Kenya is something of a KNOW WHAT out of a population of around enables people to transfer cash test case for the new lending 45 million have been negatively and make payments on cell - platforms. Several of the compa- listed on Kenya’s Credit Refer- phones without a bank account. nies involved, including US fin- ence Bureaux, according to a Some fintech lenders are expanding Kirstjen Nielsen Now, a proliferation of lenders tech startups, have plans to ex- From having had little study by Microsave, a consul- are using the same technology to pand in other frontier markets, or no access to credit, tancy which advises lenders on extend credit to the banked and meaning Kenya’s regulation will Silicon Valley-backed US fin- many Kenyans now sustainable financial services. Reuters | Washington unbanked alike, saddling bor- be closely watched. tech firms, Branch and Tala, to find they can get loans For 400,000 of them, it was for rowers with high interest rates From having had little or no see what rates he would get, as in minutes. 2.7 million an amount less than two dollars. he Trump administra- and leaving regulators scram- access to credit, many Kenyans well as from a new mobile app Ttion will make available bling to keep up. now find they can get loans in launched by Barclays Kenya in people have been an additional 15,000 H-2B This week, the finance min- minutes. March and a business loan from negatively listed on Global implications visas, meant for temporary istry published a draft bill on George Ombelli, a salesman Kenya’s Equity Bank. Kenya’s Credit Refer- Some of the fintech lenders are non-agricultural workers, financial regulation which cov- for a company importing bicy- Citing a slowdown in his busi- ence Bureaux expanding into other African this fiscal year, the U.S. De- ers digital lenders for the first cles who also owns a hair salon ness due to elections-related countries and into Latin Amer- partment of Homeland Se- time. A key aim is to ensure that and cosmetics shop with his political turmoil last year, Om- jeopardizing his chances of be- ica and Asia, saying their aim is curity said on Friday. The providers treat retail customers wife, has borrowed simultane- belli said he has fallen behind ing able to borrow more to grow to help some of the billions of increase would help relieve fairly, it said. ously from four providers over on some of his payments. He his business. people who lack bank accounts, U.S. businesses that depend “We have a lot of predatory the past year. fears he will be reported to one “I’ve realized having too many assets or formal employment on seasonal labour during lending out here, which we want He took small loans from two of Kenya’s three credit bureaux, loans is a problem,” the 38-year- climb the economic ladder. the busy summer tourist season. Many of them had com- plained that a visa shortage was pushing them toward Microsoft starts building tool to spot bias in AI algorithms economic ruin. The U.S. government had IANS | San Francisco ogy Review reported on Friday. or that can’t be eliminated -- the issued 66,000 such visas Although Microsoft’s new goal is to do as well as we can,” this year, through a lottery fter Facebook announced tool may not eliminate the he said. for the first time, versus Aits own tool to detect bias in problem of bias that may creep The issue of bias will become the usual first-come, first- an algorithm earlier this month, into Machine-Learning mod- crucial as more customers make served basis. a new report suggests that Mi- els altogether, it will help AI re- use of these algorithms to take “The limitations on H-2B crosoft is also building a tool to searchers catch more instances important decisions. visas were originally meant automate the identification of of unfairness, Rich Caruna, a At its annual developer con- to protect American work- bias in a range of different Artifi- senior researcher at Microsoft ference on May 2, Facebook an- ers, but when we enter a cial Intelligence (AI) algorithms. who is working on the bias-de- nounced its own bias-catching situation where the pro - The Microsoft tool has the po- tection dashboard, was quoted tool, called Fairness Flow, as the gram unintentionally harms tential to help businesses make as saying. social network has found that American businesses it use of AI without inadvertently “Of course, we can’t expect the number of people using AI needs to be reformed,” DHS discriminating against certain perfection -- there’s always go- to make important decisions is Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen groups of people, MIT Technol- The new tool can stop discrimination against certain people ing to be some bias undetected increasing at the company. said in a statement. 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Tesla seeks to dismiss securities fraud lawsuit: Markets drop as oil, US court document

Reuters | San Francisco energy suffer worst esla Inc on Friday asked Ta court to dismiss a secu- rities fraud lawsuit by share- holders who said the electric vehicle maker gave false public statements about the progress losses in months of producing its new Model 3 sedan. In a filing in federal court Gold slipped 0.1pc to $1,303.70 an ounce. Silver lost 0.8pc to $16.55 an ounce. in San Francisco, Tesla said Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Courtesy of the that its statements about the Guardian) Copper fell 0.6pc to $3.08 a pound challenges the company faced with Model 3 were “frank and in plain language,” including of its kind,” with difficulties US markets will be repeated disclosures by Chief likely to crop up after it got • Executive Elon Musk of “pro- underway. closed Monday for the duction hell.” The lawsuit filed last Octo- Memorial Day holiday. The company says its Model ber seeks class action status 3 has experienced numerous for shareholders who bought $76.44 “bottlenecks” from problems Tesla stock between May 4, AP | New York a barrel was the price of with Tesla’s battery module 2016 through October 6, 2017, Brent crude a barrel in process at its Nevada Gigafac- inclusive. It said shareholders nergy companies and oil London tory to general assembly at its bought “artificially inflated” prices took their worst Fremont plant. shares. Tesla made such state- Elosses in months Friday Tesla is under pressure to ments during the lead-up to, on reports OPEC countries plan deliver the Model 3 to reap and early production of, its to produce more oil soon. Stock revenue and stem massive Model 3 sedan and failed to indexes finished an indecisive out of their recent struggles. spending that has put Tesla’s disclose that the company was week with small losses. Toothpaste maker Colgate-Pal- finances in the red. The ramp “woefully unprepared” for the US crude oil sank 4 per cent molive added 2pc to $63.75 and of the Model 3, Tesla said in vehicle’s production, the law- after multiple reports indicated cereal maker Kellogg rose 2.7pc the court filing, was “the first suit said. that Russia and OPEC could start to $65.23. The stocks, and oth- producing more oil soon. They A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (Courtesy of WSJ) ers that pay large dividends, cut production at the start of have lagged behind the rest of 2017 following a big buildup in the market as investors found supplies that had pushed prices of smaller-company stocks lost technology firms and consum- Audi CEO: Crisis not lower. 1.29 points, or 0.1pc, to 1,626.93. er-focused companies more at- In November they extended US crude dropped to $67.88 tractive thanks to signs of strong that cut through the end of 2018, a barrel in New York. Brent growth in the US economy. over, vows to stay on but according to reports this crude, used to price interna- Fiat Chrysler fell 2pc to $21.82 week, they might agree to start KNOW WHAT tional oils, fell 3pc to $76.44 a after saying it’s recalling 4.8 mil- Frankfurt raising production in June. US barrel in London. Increased oil lion vehicles in the US because crude finished at a three-year production and lower prices in rare circumstances drivers udi Chief Executive Ru- high Monday and has fallen 6pc could reduce profits for energy may not be able to turn off the Apert Stadler said the diesel since then. The drop in oil companies. Exxon Mobil fell cruise control. The company emissions affair was not over The drop in the price of oil has prices meant sharp 1.9pc to $78.71 and Chevron gave warned owners not to use cruise and promised to stay at the meant sharp losses for energy losses for energy up 3.5pc to $122.19. control until the vehicles can be helm of the German luxury companies, but it gave airlines cos, but it gave air- Among airlines, Delta gained fixed with a software update. car maker. a boost as investors anticipated lines a boost as in- 2.7pc to $55.87 and American Drivers can still stop the cars Stadler also told the Augs- lower fuel costs. Bond yields de- vestors anticipated rose 3.1pc to $44.91. The stocks using the brakes. burger Allgemeine newspaper Audi CEO Rupert Stadler clined again, which hurt banks lower fuel costs have skidded over the last few Wholesale gasoline slid 2.3pc that he did not rule out further but helped dividend-payers like months as the rising price of oil to $2.18 a gallon. Natural gas vehicle recalls. Audi said this household goods makers. increased their fuel costs and remained at $2.94 per 1,000 cu- month it had discovered emis- diately to regulators,” Stadler Wall Street also focused on points, or 0.2pc, to 2,721.33. The cut into their profits. Delta stock bic feet. Germany’s DAX rose sions-related problems with a told the newspaper. “The die- quarterly results from retail- Dow Jones industrial average is flat in 2018 and American Air- 0.6pc and the CAC 40 in France further 60,000 cars, dealing sel crisis hasn’t yet ended.” ers. Gap plunged after it said its fell 58.67 points, or 0.2pc, to lines has fallen 14pc. fell 0.1pc. Britain’s FTSE 100 a fresh setback to its parent Audi’s chairman appealed namesake brand is still strug- 24,753.09. The Nasdaq com - Bond prices kept rising. The rose 0.2pc. Japan’s benchmark Volkswagen more than 2-1/2 to workers earlier this year gling, but Foot Locker soared posite climbed 9.42 points, or yield on the 10-year Treasury Nikkei 225 index rose 0.1pc and years after it first admitted to to ignore a media report that after it said sales of premium 0.1pc, to 7,433.85 as consum - note fell to 2.93pc form 2.98pc. South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.2pc. cheating US diesel tests. Stadler was about to be ousted shoes improved. er-focused companies moved The falling yields helped Hong Kong’s Hang Seng shed “We are still running into in an effort to quell further The S&P 500 index slid 6.43 higher. The Russell 2000 index household goods makers break 0.6pc. issues that we report imme- unrest Volkswagen.

End ‘hide and seek’ Brexit approach, Barnier tells UK Pre-deal oil levels possible: Russia Brussels Russia had pledged to cut oil production by 300,000 bpd to 10.947 mln he EU’s Brexit negotiator Turged the British govern- 17 months of strict supply curbs ment on Saturday to stop play- Putin said that amid concerns that a price rally ing “hide and seek” over its • has gone too far. aims for trade ties and warned the price of $60 “We have agreed that within that delays in agreeing on ju- “suits Russia” a month we will additionally dicial oversight risk wrecking study this issue ... I can say that KNOW WHAT any Brexit deal. Russia’s output one of the options which could In pointed remarks after reached• a 30-year high be considered is attaining the an ill-tempered week of talks Michel Barnier, the European Union’s levels which were in place at OPEC and non- in Brussels, Michel Barnier chief Brexit negotiator of 11.247 million bpd the time of the signing of the insisted he would not be in- agreement,” RIA news agency on OPEC ministers timidated by what he called a extended to a non-member. OPEC and non- Saturday quoted the minister, meet in Vienna on • June 22-23, and a “blame game” from London of The former French minister’s OPEC ministers meet in Alexander Novak, as saying. Russian Energy Minister Alexander accusing the EU of inflexibility comments come two days af- Vienna on June 22-23 OPEC and non-OPEC minis- Novak final decision will in rejecting British demands ter an EU official dismissed as ters meet in Vienna on June be taken there for close cooperation on se- “fantasy” London’s ideas for a 22-23, and a final decision will curity, trade and other issues customs deal, the border with Reuters | Moscow be taken there. The existing deal tober 2016, Russia’s oil output after Brexit. Ireland and other issues. came into force on January 1, reached a 30-year high of 11.247 In the text of a speech in British ministers said those return to the oil produc- 2017, and envisaged that global million bpd. by a meeting with non- OPEC Portugal to experts in EU remarks were not “helpful”. Ation levels that were in oil producers would cut their Russia had pledged to cut oil producers including Russia the law, he accused British lead- Both sides are hoping to make place prior to the 2016 deal to combined output by 1.8 million production by 300,000 bpd to following day. ers of failing to understand progress on a treaty before cut output is one of the options barrels per day (bpd). 10.947 mln. But in March and in Novak was also quoted as say- that it was the unique legal Prime Minister Theresa May for easing curbs, Russia’s energy An industry source said that April this year it failed to fully ing he expected Iran to reduce structures of the EU, to which meets the other 27 EU na- minister said. one of the options under discus- comply with the deal, pump- its output by no more than 10 Britain had contributed for tional leaders in a month in Sources said this week that sion was to cap oil production ing at the pace of 10.97 million percent as a result of the move 45 years, which underpinned Brussels. Saudi Arabia and Russia were in Russia at the level of Octo- bpd, a 11-month high. OPEC’s by the US to withdraw from a trust among member states. They aim to agree a treaty discussing raising OPEC and ber 2016, the baseline level for semi-annual meeting in Vien- nuclear deal and reinstate sanc- These, he said, could not be by October. non-OPEC oil production to ease the current agreement. In Oc- na on June 22 will be followed tions against Tehran. CHANGE YOUR LIFE TODAY. TODAY 1933 1965 1996 2006 QUOTE DON’T GAMBLE ON THE FUTURE, DAY IN OF THE ACT NOW, WITHOUT DELAY. The Walt Disney Company Vietnam War: American warships First Chechen War: the Russian The 6.4 Mw Yogyakarta earthquake DAY HISTORY releases the cartoon Three Little begin the first bombardment of President Boris Yeltsin meets with shakes central Java with an MSK inten- SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR Pigs, with its hit song “Who’s National Liberation Front targets Chechnyan rebels for the first time sity of VIII (Damaging), leaving more SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?” within South Vietnam. and negotiates a cease-fire. than 5,700 dead and 37,000 injured.

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Qatar not pray for wealth; let us detained Dutch civilians for pray for the wisdom to use One must being construction workers the many blessings we have KHALIFA A ALFADHEL and continues to mistreat been given for the better- comprehend foreign labourers. ment and advancement of this nation. that the audi Arabia, the UAE, Bah- @akrammiknas rain and Egypt severed polit- Qatari Sical and diplomatic relations with Qatar in June 2017 because west of the Qatar peninsula) in “history” to many, and perhaps ty station, in accordance with a ternational Court of Justice, and Qatar detained Dutch civilians 02 problem is of its direct and sometimes tacit 1937, in what could be considered only a story to tell generations to unanimous GCC resolution adopt- submitted forged documents to for being construction workers, support of terrorists and radical back then an act of aggression come about the hostility of the ed two years earlier. The purpose the tribunal, regarding Dibal and and continues to mistreat for- rooted deep groups throughout the Middle under international law. Qatar Qatari regime. of the station was to monitor Ira- other disputed islands. Qatar gave eign labourers, especially in the East. The Anti-Terror Quartet forcefully displaced the indige- After both Bahrain and Qatar nian naval activity, which could up the counterfeit papers after construction sites of the FIFA in the waters was supported by numerous nous people of Zubarah, where became members of the UN in have affected the interests of all the confirmation of their false- World Cup stadiums and other of the Gulf peace-loving states, which reaf- ar deal, in addition to its pressure the Arab tribes loyal to the King of 1971, and were founding members stakeholders, especially since this ness by international experts. The facilities, which Doha will host fter a long trip across time zones, we reached this clever firmed their pledge to the global on the Qatari regime to relinquish Bahrain were forced to flee after of the Gulf Cooperation Coun- period was the aftermath of the pattern shows established Qatari in 2022. There is no guarantee little East Asian nation for a tour of the LG manufactur- war on terror. The Trump ad - its immoral ambition. a massacre of the locals — an ep- cil (GCC) with Saudi Arabia, Ku- revolution under Khomeini. Bah- behavior of aggression against its to restrict the behavior of Qatar his is the time Indian ing unit. Railways should do A ministration also confirmed on However, one must compre- isode that would have been con- wait, the UAE and Oman, Qatar rain did not retaliate for the in- restrained neighbour Bahrain, from its neighbours, especially T With consolidated sales of USD 14.1 billion and operating many occasions its maintenance hend that the Qatari problem is sidered by today’s modern human launched a military attack on vasion, because of the mediation which had sovereignty over the with its declared close co-op - away with Non veg food. profit of USD 1.03 billion for the first quarter of 2018, LG’s Home of regional peace and security, rooted deep in the waters of the rights regime a serious human Dibal — a small shoal a few miles and good offices of neighbours, Qatari peninsula from as early eration with Iran, which is in It would keep the pantry Appliance & Air Solutions sector alone weighed in with reve- through its commitment to the Gulf. Qatar had a serious mari- rights violation that would have off the coast of Bahrain — in 1986. which resulted in a Qatari retreat as 1762. its own right a state sponsor of kitchens healthy, hygienic, nues of USD 4.59 billion (operating profits of USD 515.51 million). elimination of radicalism, not time dispute with its neighbour required the intervention of the The Qatari military kidnapped a a few weeks later. The invasion of Dibal is a re- terror. eco friendly & pure This While the LG company also has four other sections - Home limited to its clear policy against Bahrain, when it annexed the his- international community. How- number of Dutch workers who The Qatari regime did not stop cent episode that violates the would be honouring the Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Vehicle Components Iran and the controversial nucle- torical capital of Zubarah (north- ever, this is just considered to be were installing a coastal securi- there; it took the issue to the In- basic norms of international law. (Khalifa A Alfadhel is a visiting fellow at largest vegetarian popu- and Business-to-Business - it quickly became apparent that our the University of Cambridge.”) lated nation of the world. visit would focus on the cash cow of the LG portfolio: its home @RailMinIndia @naren- appliances segment of washing machines, refrigerators, gas and dramodi @SriSri microwave ovens and air conditioners. @meenakshiidevi Our visit was run against the backdrop of the historic North- South meet of the leaders of the two Koreas which will un- doubtedly open up new markets for South Korean manufactur- 03 ers in the electronics and technology-starved North. Referendums losing integrity - Irish lessons I could not help but marvel at how far this beautiful country has come within just one generation. South Korea has managed to transform its economy from being one of the poorest coun- tries in the 1960s to becoming the world’s 13th largest economy Social media advertising makes it hard to know who is influencing the voters in 2014, according to the World Bank. At the heart of this change lies in- but also, for that reason, more The government has ordered None of these safeguards, tablishment loses, they will need e friendly with trolls. novation. Compet- Every experience has troubling. Amnesty International Ireland however, can protect an explanation for the defeat,” BBe polite and civil and ing against China’s a deeper meaning if The vote, Ireland’s fifth ref- to return 137,000 euros (about he said. explain your argument in a low labour costs, we only look for it. I erendum in five years, was $160,000) donated by George Ireland when it comes to Days after our meeting, Goog- cool manner. It confuses the and Japan’s high- aimed at repealing the Eighth Soros, the American billionaire, social media. And, in fact, le announced that it would ban hell out of them, and doesn’t tech, capital-in- may not be an expert Amendment, which bans abor- allegedly to promote the repeal Ireland’s experience is all referendum advertising from give them the recreational tensive industries, on microwave ovens JOCHEN BITTNER tion except in cases where the of the Eighth Amendment. demonstrating just how its platforms, including You- antagonism they crave. the South Korean and washing mother’s life is in danger. For None of these safeguards, vulnerable voters are to Tube, to safeguard what a com- @matthaig1 government has machines but the such a small country, the vote however, can protect Ireland online influence. pany spokesman called “elec- focussed on build- passion and the rish voters have decided to has attracted enormous global when it comes to social media. tion integrity,” a decision that ing a creative creativity that LG has legalise abortion during the attention, perhaps because Ire- And, in fact, Ireland’s experi- McGuirk and other anti-abor- 04 economy with the invested in these Ifirst 12 weeks of pregnan- land remains a bastion of Ca- ence is demonstrating just how tion campaigners were quick emphasis on high- everyday appliances cy. The debate itself contained tholicism in Europe. vulnerable voters are to online to denounce. Facebook has an- er value-added few new arguments; instead it But Ireland is also a place influence. nounced similar limits. manufacturing and translated into circled around a question most that should be relatively safe Abortion is, of course, an is- Calls are growing in Ireland that thrives on in- corporate profits is other European countries have from outside influence. Given sue that is far from unique to for new regulations on social novation and new, an eye-opener asked themselves over the past its long history in the shad - Ireland; it is part of a larger media advertising targeted at cutting-edge tech- 40 years: What is the proper ow of Britain, the country has cultural struggle, being fought voters, but if anything is done, nology. The annual balance between the mother’s long held its sovereignty and around the world, over the it will come too late for the May spend on R&D as a share of GDP in S.Korea at 4.24% in 2016, PaidFamilyLeave is not right to self-determination and self-determination especially conviction that liberalism has for Save the 8th, rejected the 25 vote. was second-highest among the world’s most advanced nations. a nationally mandated the unborn child’s right to life? dear. Also, as a relatively small gone too far. For anyone in the notion that there was anything In any event, experienced # “South Korea notched top scores worldwide for manufactur- benefit in the US. 46 states But there’s another ques - country, voters are used to per- world anxious to defend — or amiss in such cross-border ac- campaigners on both sides here ing value-added as well as for tertiary efficiency - a measure that leave the decision up to tion, less about the substance sonally knowing their political destroy - that status quo, the tivism, or in using data analysis believe they will win or lose the includes enrollment in higher education and the concentration employers. However, only of the issue and more about representatives, who spend a next battleground is Ireland. to microtarget voters. But he argument the old-fashioned of science and engineering graduates,” said a recent Bloomberg 15% of workers have access the campaign around it: In an lot of time campaigning door No wonder many Irish feel as also warned that outside activ- way: walking the neighbour- report. to #PaidFamilyLeave at era of global social media and to door. comfortable in this referendum ists might have limited success hood, knocking on people’s Every experience has a deeper meaning if we only look for their workplaces. We need well-funded foreign activists, Ireland also has rules and laws campaign as a fly under a mag- in a place like Ireland. “They doors, engaging in real-life it. I may not be an expert on microwave ovens and washing a national #PaidLeave pol- what does it mean for a country in place to check undue influ- nifying glass. think what works in Alabama conversation and showing how machines but the passion and the creativity that LG has invest- icy to ensure #FamilyBen- to hold a vote at all? And if a de- ence: The Broadcast Authority “Democracy for sale in social will work here,” he told me. “It much politicians and campaign- ed in these everyday appliances and translated into corporate efits for all in our country! mocracy is no longer insulated of Ireland ensures balanced re- media’s Wild West,” wrote The doesn’t. I wish they’d leave.” ers actually care about their profits is an eye-opener. It is a lesson that the Arab world too @IvankaTrump from foreign influence, what porting on radio and television, Business Post on May 6, high- hundreds of Facebook users and who identify as customers of the groups, like Live Action and amendment, has hired a former He also said that the growing cause. would do well to emulate. We must encourage our brightest integrity can any referendum and many of the country’s ma- lighting the latest findings of the the sorts of referendum-related city’s Brown Thomas depart- the Radiance Foundation, both online manager for the Brexit concern in Ireland over foreign Let’s hope they’re right. minds to think R&D, our governments must fund think-tanks

claim? jor newspapers and magazines Transparent Referendum Initia- ads that appeared in their feeds. ment store would get pro-abor- American organisations. campaign in Britain, who used influence was a diversion. “The Disclaimer: (Views expressed and research projects. The results may not be immediate, but Forget hacking and illegal have followed. What’s more, it tive, a group established to mon- Supporters of Dublin’s Gaelic tion ads. Or consider that Save the to work with Cambridge Ana- media and the yes side are so (Jochen Bittner is a political editor for by columnists are personal and we can no longer afford to be mere consumers – we must re- the weekly newspaper Die Zeit and a vote-buying. What happened is illegal to take money from itor social media advertising be- football club were targeted by In many cases, those ads 8th, the most prominent organ- lytics. obsessed with the online ads, need not necessarily reflect our make ourselves in the Korean mould for the millinneum ahead. contributing opinion writer.) editorial stances) in Ireland is more transparent, abroad for political purposes: fore the vote. The group studied anti-abortion ads, while those traced back to foreign activist isation against repealing the John McGuirk, a spokesman because when the political es- Also see Page 13 (Capt Mahmood Al Mahmood is the Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Tribune.)

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ty station, in accordance with a ternational Court of Justice, and Qatar detained Dutch civilians 02 unanimous GCC resolution adopt- submitted forged documents to for being construction workers, ed two years earlier. The purpose the tribunal, regarding Dibal and and continues to mistreat for- of the station was to monitor Ira- other disputed islands. Qatar gave eign labourers, especially in the nian naval activity, which could up the counterfeit papers after construction sites of the FIFA have affected the interests of all the confirmation of their false- World Cup stadiums and other stakeholders, especially since this ness by international experts. The facilities, which Doha will host fter a long trip across time zones, we reached this clever period was the aftermath of the pattern shows established Qatari in 2022. There is no guarantee little East Asian nation for a tour of the LG manufactur- revolution under Khomeini. Bah- behavior of aggression against its to restrict the behavior of Qatar his is the time Indian ing unit. Railways should do A rain did not retaliate for the in- restrained neighbour Bahrain, from its neighbours, especially T With consolidated sales of USD 14.1 billion and operating vasion, because of the mediation which had sovereignty over the with its declared close co-op - away with Non veg food. profit of USD 1.03 billion for the first quarter of 2018, LG’s Home and good offices of neighbours, Qatari peninsula from as early eration with Iran, which is in It would keep the pantry Appliance & Air Solutions sector alone weighed in with reve- which resulted in a Qatari retreat as 1762. its own right a state sponsor of kitchens healthy, hygienic, nues of USD 4.59 billion (operating profits of USD 515.51 million). a few weeks later. The invasion of Dibal is a re- terror. eco friendly & pure This While the LG company also has four other sections - Home The Qatari regime did not stop cent episode that violates the would be honouring the Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Vehicle Components there; it took the issue to the In- basic norms of international law. (Khalifa A Alfadhel is a visiting fellow at largest vegetarian popu- and Business-to-Business - it quickly became apparent that our the University of Cambridge.”) lated nation of the world. visit would focus on the cash cow of the LG portfolio: its home @RailMinIndia @naren- appliances segment of washing machines, refrigerators, gas and dramodi @SriSri microwave ovens and air conditioners. @meenakshiidevi Our visit was run against the backdrop of the historic North- South meet of the leaders of the two Koreas which will un- doubtedly open up new markets for South Korean manufactur- 03 ers in the electronics and technology-starved North. Referendums losing integrity - Irish lessons I could not help but marvel at how far this beautiful country has come within just one generation. South Korea has managed to transform its economy from being one of the poorest coun- tries in the 1960s to becoming the world’s 13th largest economy Social media advertising makes it hard to know who is influencing the voters in 2014, according to the World Bank. At the heart of this change lies in- None of these safeguards, tablishment loses, they will need e friendly with trolls. novation. Compet- Every experience has however, can protect an explanation for the defeat,” BBe polite and civil and ing against China’s a deeper meaning if he said. explain your argument in a low labour costs, we only look for it. I Ireland when it comes to Days after our meeting, Goog- cool manner. It confuses the and Japan’s high- social media. And, in fact, le announced that it would ban hell out of them, and doesn’t tech, capital-in- may not be an expert Ireland’s experience is all referendum advertising from give them the recreational tensive industries, on microwave ovens demonstrating just how its platforms, including You- antagonism they crave. the South Korean and washing vulnerable voters are to Tube, to safeguard what a com- @matthaig1 government has machines but the online influence. pany spokesman called “elec- focussed on build- passion and the tion integrity,” a decision that ing a creative creativity that LG has McGuirk and other anti-abor- economy with the invested in these tion campaigners were quick 04 emphasis on high- to denounce. Facebook has an- er value-added everyday appliances nounced similar limits. manufacturing and translated into Calls are growing in Ireland that thrives on in- corporate profits is for new regulations on social novation and new, an eye-opener media advertising targeted at cutting-edge tech- voters, but if anything is done, nology. The annual it will come too late for the May spend on R&D as a share of GDP in S.Korea at 4.24% in 2016, PaidFamilyLeave is not for Save the 8th, rejected the 25 vote. was second-highest among the world’s most advanced nations. a nationally mandated notion that there was anything In any event, experienced # “South Korea notched top scores worldwide for manufactur- benefit in the US. 46 states amiss in such cross-border ac- campaigners on both sides here ing value-added as well as for tertiary efficiency - a measure that leave the decision up to tivism, or in using data analysis believe they will win or lose the includes enrollment in higher education and the concentration employers. However, only to microtarget voters. But he argument the old-fashioned of science and engineering graduates,” said a recent Bloomberg 15% of workers have access also warned that outside activ- way: walking the neighbour- report. to #PaidFamilyLeave at ists might have limited success hood, knocking on people’s Every experience has a deeper meaning if we only look for their workplaces. We need in a place like Ireland. “They doors, engaging in real-life it. I may not be an expert on microwave ovens and washing a national #PaidLeave pol- think what works in Alabama conversation and showing how machines but the passion and the creativity that LG has invest- icy to ensure #FamilyBen- will work here,” he told me. “It much politicians and campaign- ed in these everyday appliances and translated into corporate efits for all in our country! doesn’t. I wish they’d leave.” ers actually care about their profits is an eye-opener. It is a lesson that the Arab world too @IvankaTrump groups, like Live Action and amendment, has hired a former He also said that the growing cause. would do well to emulate. We must encourage our brightest the Radiance Foundation, both online manager for the Brexit concern in Ireland over foreign Let’s hope they’re right. minds to think R&D, our governments must fund think-tanks

American organisations. campaign in Britain, who used influence was a diversion. “The Disclaimer: (Views expressed and research projects. The results may not be immediate, but Or consider that Save the to work with Cambridge Ana- media and the yes side are so (Jochen Bittner is a political editor for by columnists are personal and we can no longer afford to be mere consumers – we must re- the weekly newspaper Die Zeit and a 8th, the most prominent organ- lytics. obsessed with the online ads, need not necessarily reflect our make ourselves in the Korean mould for the millinneum ahead. contributing opinion writer.) editorial stances) isation against repealing the John McGuirk, a spokesman because when the political es- Also see Page 13 (Capt Mahmood Al Mahmood is the Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Tribune.)

Hon. Chairman Najeb Yacob Alhamer | Editor-in-Chief Mahmood AI Mahmood | Deputy Chief Editor Ahdeya Ahmed | Chairman & Managing Editor P Unnikrishnan | Advertisement: Update Media W.L.L | Tel: 17579900, Fax 17256470, Email: [email protected] | Newsroom: Tel: 17579911, Email: [email protected] Subscription & circulation: Tel: 38444692/17579877 | Email:[email protected] | Website: www.newsofbahrain.com | Printed and published by Al Ayam Publishing 12 SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 world

Heavy rain hits parts of UAE Jailed UK-Iran aid worker to face Khaleej Times | Dubai

ight to heavy rain has Lbeen reported in the UAE, according to the Na- 2nd trial on new security charges tional Centre for Meteorol- ogy (NCM). “Light rain over Al Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a project manager with Thomson Reuters, was arrested in April 2016 Saa,” the NCM tweeted at 4.40pm yesterday. convene,” Ghazanfarabadi said. The NCM had earlier said She was convicted of Britain’s Foreign Office, when the Cyclone Mekunu - that • approached for comment, said it is tearing through Salalah plotting to overthrow would not provide a commen- in Oman - will not reach the Iran’s clerical tary on “every twist and turn”. UAE. “However, the medi- establishment KNOW WHAT On Monday, British media re- um and high clouds and ported that Zaghari-Ratcliffe moist air mass may lead to Reuters | Dubai had been told to expect anoth- rain convective cloud for- er conviction after being tak- mations in the eastern and Iran does not recog- en to court last Saturday “for southern parts of the coun- detained British-Iranian nize dual citizenship, spreading propaganda against try,” the authority had said. aid worker sentenced to which limits the the state”. The NCM has predicted Afive years in jail in Iran is access foreign embas- In a statement on Monday, “partly cloudy and hazy” to face a second trial on new se- sies have to their dual the Thomson Reuters Founda- weather with chances of curity charges, the semi-official Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe poses for a photograph with her daughter, Gabriella citizens held there. tion said it totally rejected “the rain for the next two days. Tasnim news agency yesterday (Courtesy of RadioFreeEurope) renewed accusations that Naza- “Temperatures tend to de- quoted Tehran Revolutionary Iran’s Revolutionary nin is guilty of spreading propa- crease slightly, clouds will Court’s head Musa Ghazanfara- Guards have arrested ganda” and said it continued to appear over eastern and badi as saying. to overthrow Iran’s clerical es- Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s case with at least 30 dual na- assert her full innocence. southern areas and may de- Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a tablishment, a charge denied by Iranian officials after flying to tionals during the past In response to an urgent ques- velop to convective clouds project manager with the Thom- her family and the Foundation, Tehran in December to try to two years, mostly on tion in parliament on Tuesday with rainfall at times,” the son Reuters Foundation, was ar- a charity organisation that is in- seek her release. spying charge about her situation, British For- NCM predicted. rested in April 2016 at a Tehran dependent of Thomson Reuters “Ghazanfarabadi said the eign Office minister Alistair Burt Blowing dust will be airport as she was heading back and operates independently of charge against Zaghari in the said Prime Minister Theresa caused by “light to mod - to Britain with her two-year-old Reuters News. new case is security-related but reported. May had raised all consular cas- erate winds freshening at daughter after a family visit. British Foreign Secre - did not say whether it was espio- “Zaghari is to present an at- es with President Hassan Rou- times”. She was convicted of plotting tary Boris Johnson discussed nage or another charge,” Tasnim torney and then the court will hani in a call earlier this month.

Venezuela frees US missionary Nipah mystery Josh Holt after two years Leaders of two Koreas hold deepens, bats not surprise meeting the reason

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outh Korean President SMoon Jae-in held a surprise meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un yester - day to ensure the upcoming high-stakes summit between Kim and US President Donald Representative picture (Courtesy Trump is a success, South Ko- of AFP) Holt was in Caracas to marry his Venezuelan girlfriend Thamy Candelo (BBC) rean officials said. The unannounced meeting India Times | Kerala Reuters | Washington/Caracas 20 re-election of Venezuelan is the latest dramatic turn in a President Nicolas Maduro, and week of diplomatic flip-flops he deadly Nipah Vi- merican missionary Josh the imposition of new US sanc- surrounding an unprecedented Trus outbreak in Ker- AHolt, held by Venezue- tions on Caracas. Speaking at summit between the United South Korean President Moon Jae-in shakes hands with North Korean leader ala which has claimed 12 la without trial on weapons a news conference, Commu- States and North Korea, and Kim Jong Un during their summit lives so far many not have charges since 2016, was head- nications Minister Jorge Rod- the strongest sign yet that the been caused by fruit bats, ing home with his wife yester- riguez said Holt and his wife, two Korean leaders are trying and formally ending the 1950- arranged or which side asked experts have said. day after the country’s govern- Thamy, were freed as part of to keep the on-again off-again 53 Korean War. for it. After the blood and se - ment unexpectedly released efforts by Maduro’s govern- summit on track. “The two leaders candidly Moon, who returned to Seoul rum samples of 21 bats was him. ment to maintain “respectful Their two-hour talks at the exchanged views about mak- on Thursday morning after tested at the National Insti- The freeing of the Mormon diplomatic relations” with Panmunjom border village ing the North Korea-US sum- meeting Trump in Washington tute of High Security Ani- missionary from Utah came Washington. came a month after they held mit a successful one and about earlier this week in a bid to keep mal Diseases in Bhopal, this despite deepening US-Vene- Holt and his wife had been the first inter-Korean summit in implementing the Panmunjom the summit on track as initially claim has turned out to be zuelan tensions that in the last charged with espionage, vio- more than a decade at the same Declaration,” South Korea’s planned, for June 12 in Singa- negative. week saw tit-for-tat expulsions lence and spreading activities venue on April 27 and declared presidential spokesman said in pore, was due to announce de- The samples from other of diplomats, Washington’s against Venezuela’s constitu- they would work toward a nu- a statement. He did not confirm tails of the meeting with Kim animals like cow, goat, rab- refusal to recognize the May tional order, he said. clear-free Korean peninsula how the secret meeting was early on Sunday. bit, dog and cat which were also sent for testing also turned out to be negative, indicating that the virus has not spread to animals in the area, where the deaths have Puppy diplomacy: Japan’s Abe presents puppy to skater been reported. champion figure skater Alina Suspicion of fruit bats The three-month Zagitova. Zagitova fell in love with spreading the virus start- • The three-month old female the breed and asked her ed making rounds due to old puppy has been puppy has been offered to the parents to let her have an the past history of the virus offered to the Winter teenage Pyeongchang Winter Akita puppy if she won the outbreak in countries like Olympic gold medallist Olympic gold medallist by a SMILE Games Malaysia and Bangladesh. group dedicated to preserving There are also reports Moscow the Japanese breed. that Mohamed Sabith, the Abe, who arrived in Russia first member of the fami- on Thursday for an economic petted the fluffy dog before it and asked her parents to let her ly to die of Nipah was sent apanese Prime Minister forum in St Petersburg, is due was handed over to the 16-year- have an Akita puppy if she won back home from Saudi Ara- JShinzo Abe, on a three-day to hold talks with Russian Pres- old Zagitova. the Games. bia after falling ill. Some lo- visit to Russia, took part yester- ident Vladimir Putin later on Zagitova fell in love with the The puppy is called Masaru, cals had claimed that he had Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe day in the handing over of an Saturday in the Kremlin. breed while training in Japan which is a male name that means traveled to Malaysia, where poses with an Akita Inu puppy Akita puppy to Russian Olympic Accompanied by his wife, Abe before and during the Olympics “win” or “victory”. Nipah was first reported. SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 13

68 dead in Dhaka’s anti-drug campaign Ireland aborts ‘abortion ban’ IANS | Dhaka he number of people Politicians on both sides agreed that the referendum had passed by a large margin. Tkilled in an anti-drug campaign in Bangladesh (Reuters) has climbed to 68 in the Voters backed Abortion policies last 11 days, after the death • Is abortion permitted when a woman’s life is in danger? of another nine suspected the change by more Grounds on which abortion is permitted by country (WHO) drug-traffickers. than two-to-one Mental on In the eastern Comilla Country Life Health Disability Rape Request district, two suspected traf- Prohibition on fickers, with 16 and eight Bahrain a r r r r abortion• was partly cases open against them, China a r 0 0 a respectively, were killed in lifted in 2013 Cuba a a a a a a clash with the police on Egypt a r r r r Friday night, the head of Government plans investigations at the Bram- Germany a r r a a • monpara police station, told to bring in legislation India a r a 0 r by the end of the year Efe news. Kuwait a a r r r Another five drug-traf- Saudi a 0 r r r fickers and peddlers were Reuters | Dublin Turkey a r r a a killed in clashes with the police in the districts of A woman carries a placard as Ireland holds a referendum on liberalising abortion Philippines r r r r r reland has voted by a land- laws Mymensingh, Chandpur, slide to liberalise some of Thakurgaon, Pabna and Ithe world’s most restrictive Kurigram. abortion laws in what its prime er. After official results began country’s first openly gay prime 8th John McGuirk conceded Apart from this, anoth- minister described as the culmi- to be announced on Saturday, minister last year. there was “no prospect” the er two people were killed nation of a “quiet revolution” in politicians on both sides agreed If confirmed, the outcome will country’s abortion ban, imposed in the districts of Dinajpur what was one of Europe’s most that the referendum had passed be the latest milestone on a path in a 1983 referendum, would be and Joypurhat in separate socially conservative countries. by a large margin. Final results of change for a country which retained. encounters with the Rap- Voters were estimated to have were due later on Saturday. only legalised divorce by a razor “What Irish voters did yes- id Action Battalion (RAB), backed the change by more than “The public have spoken. The KNOW WHAT thin majority in 1995. terday is a tragedy of historic two spokespersons from the two-to-one, according to two result appears to be resound- “For him (his son), it’s a dif- proportions,” Save The 8th said. elite police force said. exit polls released on Friday ing ... in favour of repealing the ferent Ireland that we’re mov- “However, a wrong does not be- According to the RAB, evening, and the government 8th Amendment” constitutional ing onto. It’s an Ireland that is come a right simply because a 3,300 people have been ar- plans to bring in legislation by ban on abortion, Prime Minister Three years ago, Ire- more tolerant, more inclusive majority support it.” rested during the campaign the end of the year. Leo Varadkar, who campaigned land became the first and where he can be whatever Voters were asked if they wish that was launched begin- “It’s incredible. For all the for repeal, told journalists in country in the world he wants without fear of recrim- to scrap the amendment, which ning of May and 2,795 drug years and years and years we’ve Dublin. ination,” said Colm O’Riain, a gives an unborn child and its dealers and users have been been trying to look after women “What we see is the culmina- to adopt gay marriage 44-year-old teacher with his son mother equal rights to life. The handed fines or jail terms. and not been able to look after tion of a quiet revolution that by a popular vote Ruarai, who was born 14 weeks consequent prohibition on abor- On May 3, Prime Min - women, this means everything,” has been taking place in Ireland premature in November. tion was partly lifted in 2013 for ister Sheikh Hasina had said Mary Higgins, obstetrician over the last couple of decades,” A spokesman for an anti-abor- cases where the mother’s life launched the anti-drug and Together For Yes campaign- said Varadkar, who became the tion umbrella group Save The was in danger. campaign.

Chinese jets complete Hilarious corrections made to night landings on carrier Donald Trump’s letter go viral Daily Mail | London Shanghai orrections made to Donald hinese fighter pilots have CTrump’s letter to North Ko- Ccarried out night landings rean leader Kim Jong-un have on the country’s first aircraft started going viral - with the carrier, the official China Daily President landing an F grade reported on Saturday, the lat- for his writing skills. est demonstration of military Social media users took muscle as Beijing’s pushes to Trump to task over the letter modernise its armed forces. he sent to North Korea’s leader Pilots flying J-15 jets landed this week informing him that at night on the Liaoning, the of- their planned summit was now ficial paper said, citing a video canceled. posted by China’s navy. It said Various versions of the let- this was a complex manoeu- ter have since surfaced online vre that marked a “huge leap showing them completely cov- towards gaining full combat Chinese J-15 jets complete night landings on carrier in push to modernise ered in red pen markings. capability”. (Courtesy The Hindu) The amended letters all pro- China has ambitious plans vide Trump with a number to overhaul its armed forces as of corrections, ranging from it ramps up its presence in the People’s Liberation army also dent Xi Jinping presided over grammatical errors to factual disputed South China Sea and said on Saturday that Chinese the navy’s largest-ever military inaccuracies. around self-ruled Taiwan, an fighter jets had recently carried display, with 76 fighter jets and ‘See me after class Donald. island China considers its own. out live-fire drills in the South a flotilla of 48 warships and You will not pass this class if The official newspaper of the China Sea. Last month, Presi- submarines. you don’t show some improve- ment very soon,’ read one note left on his letter. That letter, which was given Pakistan Army summons former ISI chief Dulat a F grade, also provided various pieces of advice including ‘this Social media users took Trump to task over the letter he sent to North Korea’s doesn’t make sense’ and ‘get a Kim Jong-Un over claims in new book “Spy Chronicles” thesaurus’. IANS| Islamabad his position on views attributed light on the perspectives, as- The notes also urged Trump to him in the book “Spy Chron- sumptions and observations of to work on his vocabulary, par- Another version of the let- he Pakistan Army has sum- icles”, Pakistan Army spokes- the two spymasters on Kash- ticularly pointing to a section ter, which was given a D grade, Tmoned former ISI chief Lt. person Maj. Gen Asif Ghafoor mir; Hafiz Saeed and 26/11; where he used the word ‘beau- noted that Trump had specifi- Gen. Asad Durrani (retd) to said in a tweet. “Attribution (is Kulbhushan Jadhav; surgical tiful’ to describe Kim Jong-un cally mentioned something was explain his position on views being) taken as (a) violation strikes; the deal for Osama bin releasing American hostages. SMILE irrelevant but still included it attributed to him in a book of of Military Code of Conduct Laden; how the US and Russia Trump had written: ‘I want anyway. dialogues with former Indian applicable on all serving and feature in the India-Pakistan to thank you for the release of ‘If it’s irrelevant, why men- intelligence chief A.S. Dulat, retired military personnel,” he relationship; and how terror the hostages who are now home tion it at all?’ a note on the let- accusing him of violating the added. undermines the two countries’ with their families. That was The amended letters ter read. The amended letters “Military Code of Conduct”. Durrani and former Secretary attempts at talks. a beautiful gesture and very all provide Trump surfaced after Trump abruptly Durrani, who was ISI’s Direc- of India’s Research and Analy- In the book Durrani makes an much appreciated.’ with a number of pulled the plug on Thursday on tor General between 1990 and sis Wing (RAW), Dulat have par- assessment that “the ISI prob- The person marking the corrections, ranging the high-stakes summit with 1991, has been summoned to ticipated in a book of dialogues, ably learnt about” Osama bin letter offered up this piece of North Korea. General Headquarters (GHQ) in moderated by journalist Aditya Laden and “he was handed over advice about Trump’s vocabu- from grammatical He canceled the summit that Rawalpindi on May 28. Sinha. to the US according to a mutu- lary: ‘Taking hostages is ‘beau- errors to factual inac- was due to take place in Singa- He will be asked to explain “Spy Chronicles,” throws ally agreed process”. tiful’?? AGAIN, VOCAB!’ curacies. pore next month. 14 SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 features Life is cushier than ever on top of the world

Today’s climbers enjoy creature comforts unthinkable when Hillary and Norgay first stood atop the peak 65 years ago

AFP is where’s the Wi-Fi. The sec- rant with three Michelin stars to know each other, veterans ond question is where’s the hot in France. say, and shared everything from i-Fi, baked shower,” said Everest veteran “People seem to like simple radio frequencies and weather goods and Russell Brice, owner of Himala- foods. Of course being here is forecasts to banter over an after- trendy cof- yan Experience, one of the oldest so far removed from cities and noon “guides’ brew” -- whisky, fee: gone and most established expedition normal life that basic salads honey and water. are the days operators. and fresh vegetables seem to Today, they say the village at- Wof deprivation at Everest base The first intrepid teams to at- keep everyone happy,” said chef mosphere is gone. camp, with hipster perks and tempt Everest took a month to James Perry. Base camp is a warren of tents modern conveniences ensuring reach base camp on the Nepal He swapped a fully kitted-out as more climbers than ever try to life is cushier than ever on the side of the mountain. kitchen in an ambassador’s res- reach the top of the world. roof of the world. The journey was cut to eight idence in Brussels for two gas Last year saw a record 373 per- The Khumbu glacier at the days with the construction of a hobs and a temperamental oven mits granted to foreign climbers foot of Everest transforms every small mountain airstrip at Luk- at base camp. to venture up Everest from the spring into a high-altitude me- la, the gateway to the Everest “Each have their own pecu- Nepal side, and this year fell just tropolis of surprising luxury for region. liarities,” he replied diplomati- shy of that. the hundreds of climbers aiming Around 2,500 yaks make that cally when asked who was more Money has also sown division for the peak of the world’s high- journey at the beginning of the difficult to please: climbers or in the once close-knit commu- est mountain. spring climbing season in April ambassadors? nity. Canned food and bulky sat- to turn the rock-strewn glacier Crowds are growing as prices ellite phones are a thing of the into the world’s highest city for at base camp. don Janow explained. drop, with bargain operators of- past. two months of the year. Climbers who want a break Meanwhile over at Seven ‘Evolution’ of base camp fering cheaper -- and many fear Today’s climbers enjoy fresh Tents have carpeted floors and from high altitude life can even Summit Treks’ camp, the smell Greg Vernovage of International unacceptably risky -- ways for salads, Instagram and creature bouquets of plastic flowers. Pip- hitch a heli ride back to Kath- of freshly baked cinnamon rolls Mountain Guides, one of the glory-chasers to summit. comforts unthinkable when ing hot showers running on so- mandu for some R and R before from its bakery greets climbers largest teams on the mountain, Foreign operators -- most Edmund Hillary and Tenzing lar power offer respite from the returning to attempt the summit. returning from an acclimatisa- said the modern-day perks were charging climbers around Norgay first stood atop the freezing temperatures outside. At Alpine Ascents’ camp, tion run high on the mountain. part of the natural “evolution” of $65,000 to reach the summit 8,848 metre (29,029 foot) peak A brigade of helicopters keeps breakfast comes with Turkish Fresh salads are served up by base camp. -- complain that Nepali outfits 65 years ago. the tent town stocked with daily drip coffee. Adventure Consultants, a New But others lament the direc- skirt safety and invite crowding “The first question people ask deliveries of fresh supplies to “Cappuccino machines don’t Zealand-based operator, whose tion it is going. by offering packages for as little when they arrive at base camp cater for the 1,500 or so people work at altitude,” director Gor- chef once worked in a restau- Everyone on “the Hill” used as $20,000.

Women surfers ride out waves and harassment

AFP | Rabat she’s lucky to have grown up in Rim Bechar, 28, said that when BETTER a “tolerant” family. she began surfing four years ago, oroccan wom- For many Moroccan women “it was a bit more difficult”. en surfers have from conservative backgrounds, “At first, my father accompa- become a com- KNOW such activities are off limits. nied me whenever I wanted to mon sight as “Some families are ashamed surf,” she said. But now, “people they skim the that their daughters practise wa- are used to seeing young wom- Mwaves off the coast of the capi- A United Nations ter sports,” said Jalal Medkouri, en in the water, it’s no longer a tal, Rabat, but they still can face study in 2017 found who runs the Rabat Surf Club problem.” prejudice and harassment back on the capital’s popular Udayas Today, she surfs alone, stays on land. that nearly 72 per- beach. all day and goes home without “It’s easier in the winter be- cent of men and 78 The gentle waves nearby are problems, she said. cause the beaches are empty,” percent of women ideal for beginners, but nestled Surfers first took to the waves said surfer Meriem, 29, who, think “women who at the foot of the 12th century off Morocco’s Atlantic Coast in like most of the women surfers, dress provocatively Kasbah and easily visible from the 1960s, at the popular seaside wears a wetsuit. deserve to be har- the capital’s bustling touristic resort of Mehdia, about 50 kilo- “In the summer we suffer a lot assed”. heart, the beach is far from dis- metres (30 miles) north of the of harassment, that’s why we pay creet. capital. Residents say soldiers attention to what we wear.” Yet some club members say at a nearby French-American The engineer, who took up Moroccan women surfers have become increasingly common but some still face attitudes are changing. military base were the first to the sport four years ago, said prejudice or harassment back on land practise the sport there. 15 SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 entertainment

CROSSWORD YOUR STAR TODAY

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Aries Recent opposition standing in the way of long-term goals is apt to ease a bit today. Situations surrounding these issues should become clearer, and you should have a better idea of what exactly it is that you’re up against. You’ll find that this is a very climactic time for you in a great number of ways. Taurus It’s time to review your dreams and fantasies. It could be that you’ve been neglecting them lately. Perhaps things you’ve been working toward haven’t exactly panned out the way you’d hoped. The good news is that things should be turning around in your favour starting today. Gemini 50- Dick and Jane’s dog; 53- Highest rank in scouting; 59- ___ Things that have been out of whack in your life should d’oeuvre; 60- Dies ___; 61- Alley Oop’s girlfriend; 62- Sacra- begin to come back into balance. The bad news is that mento’s ___ Arena; 63- Bites; 64- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame it may take a while for the pendulum to return to the architect; 65- Unwilling to listen; 66- Exultation; 67- Misplaces; optimal point. The good news is that this shift is taking place at all. It will be a gradual change, but you’re at Down a pivotal point in which you can set your sights on 1- Winter fall; 2- Galileo’s birthplace; 3- ___ the crack of dawn; 4- exactly what you want. Merlin, e.g.; 5- Endless; 6- Five iron; 7- Angler’s basket; 8- Wings; Across 9- No long-distance charge; 10- Canal site; 11- Pianist Gilels; 12- Cancer Seaweed; 13- Former partners; 21- Marry; 25- Electric fish; 26- Rock The tide will start to ebb today just after it reaches its 1- Froth; 6- Future doc’s exam; 10- Short dog, for short; 14- Try concert venue; 27- Urchin; 28- Departing; 29- Groove; 30- Bus. card highest point. There is a pause now, and you’ll find to bite; 15- Woody’s son; 16- U.S. trading place; 17- Missouri info; 31- Sturm und ___; 32- Scottish seaport; 33- Orlando attraction; that things are about to pick up considerably again. feeder; 18- Authenticating mark; 19- Khartoum’s river; 20- 35- They’re related; 38- According; 39- Astronaut Grissom; 40- The shift that’s happening within you is profound. Paddle wheel; 22- European chain; 23- Singer Sedaka; 24- Not Bud’s bud; 42- DDE opponent; 43- Garden’s necessity; 45- Many; Even though you may not notice its effects all at once, masc.; 26- Raise the level; 30- Foot lever; 34- Fauvist painter 46- “Honor Thy Father” author; 47- Charlemagne’s realm: Abbr.; you should trust that things will be coming your way Dufy; 35- Ship’s backbone; 36- Agent; 37- Give out; 38- Nimble; 49- Open-mouthed; 50- Food fish; 51- Skin opening; 52- Killer as the weeks go by. 40- Secular; 41- Diarist Anaïs; 42- Son of ___!; 43- Scout master?; whale; 54- Seed covering; 55- Crooner Perry; 56- “My fault!”; 57- 44- Fishermen; 46- Notion; 48- Sugar suffix; 49- Over-50 org.; 1997 Peter Fonda role; 58- Mai ___; Leo You may have been engaged in a battle with the facts lately. Perhaps new information has forced you to take BEETLE BAILEY a step back as you contemplate the next move in your game plan. Research time is over and now you need to get back into the game with full force. Virgo Goals that may have seemed unreachable in the recent past are finally starting to come into focus. It could be that you’ve been neglecting your dreams because they only seemed to move farther away every time you addressed them. Have faith that your luck is starting to change. Libra You may have had a hard time launching long-term personal projects lately. Today marks a critical start- ing point toward attaining your goals. Perhaps there has been some confusion or delay in this area. You’ll find that things are suddenly becoming much clearer. WORD OF THE DAY Scorpio Shake off the dust of the past few weeks and put the confusion behind you. Your tremendous imagination and creative ability have been dormant lately because Riposte Did You Know? risposta, which literally means “answer.” you may have not known how best to channel them. Definition In the sport of fencing, a riposte is a Ultimately these words come from the Lat- Perhaps they’ve been used negatively, leading to fall- counter-attack made after successfully in verb respondere, meaning “to respond.” out in certain areas of your life. The good news is that 1 - a fencer’s quick return thrust following fending off one’s opponent. English speak- It seems fitting that riposte has since come things are changing. a parry ers borrowed the name for this particular full circle to now refer to a quick and witty 2 - a retaliatory verbal sally : retort manoeuvre from French in the early 1700s, response performed as a form of retaliation. Sagittarius 3 - a retaliatory manoeuvre or measure but the French had simply modified Italian Long-term projects that you’ve been working on are apt to shift into forward gear today. This change may be subtle, but it’s quite powerful and extremely helpful SUDOKU to whatever it is you have going. Dreams that may have seemed difficult to achieve now have more of a chance to actually manifest. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION Capricorn How to play Parts of your life that may have recently taken a back- Place a number in the ward turn now get back on track. You should find that empty boxes in such large projects involving electricity, gadgets, or any a way that each row mechanical parts will finally be favoured now. across, each column down and each 9-box Aquarius square contains all of Issues involving fashion, magazines, and the spoken the numbers from one or written word will all slowly begin to take a turn in a to nine. positive direction today. You may find that these things have been somewhat obscured lately, or at least their development has been more backward than forward. Pisces It could be that you’ve been losing faith in your dreams and fantasies lately. Now is the time to refocus on what you want and move forward with confidence. You’ve done enough reflecting and reviewing. It’s time to implement and create. Dream big and don’t let others stand in the way of your progress. Today’s shift may be subtle, but it should indicate smooth sailing for the next few weeks. 16 SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018

May Ramadan Day Imsak Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha 27 11 Sun 03:05 am 03:15 am 4:46 am 11:35 am 03:02 pm 06:23 pm 07:53 pm

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), hosted an outstanding Ramadan Ghabga at Art Rotana Amwaj for its staff filled with many surprises and competitions.

KSA, Vatican playing major role in defeating extremism, Media role stressed says Interfaith official nformation Affairs Minister, Ali bin Mohammed Al-Romaihi, has stressed Ithat Bahrain is rich with its human assets as well as with its creative and tal- ented youth. The minister praised the role of the na- tional media and technical competencies to enhance the media messages and highlight the continuous development and civilisa- tional achievements attained by the King- dom under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. While patronising the annual Ramadan Ghabga for the ministry’s staff and the ceremony to honour retiring employees and those with distinguished media achieve- ments, Al-Romaihi highlighted the keen- ness of the ministry to support and motivate ast month, Vatican of- Bahraini media competencies, as well as to ficials led by Cardinal develop their professional and competitive Al-Romaihi thanked the honourees for tional media and its awareness-raising, ed- LJean-Louis Tauran Mutual visits from capabilitiesas the cornerstone of the media dedication and devotion in carrying out ucational and development roles efficiently, visited Saudi Arabia for the development process. their patriotic duties of developing the na- wishing them further success. first time and the delegation these two religion met with King Salman and powerhouses will high-level Saudi officials in lead the way for Riyadh. others The way for the meeting Sachi defeats Diplomat Radisson by 3 wickets was paved by Dr. Mohammed awareness campaigns for the Al-Issa, the head of the Muslim oppressed around the world. n the Carrefour Bahrain Ramdan Cricket World League (MWL), said Sul- “Mutual visits from these Blitz 2018 7- A- side soft ball cricket tan Al-Mousa, a member of the two religion powerhouses will Imatches played at the Indian Club prem- Vatican interfaith committee. lead the way for others,” he ises, Sachi Building Construction defeated “He has led the way to meet said. “The dialogues that have Diplomat Radisson by 3 wickets yesterday. the pope since September 2017. been held are not exclusive to Batting first Diplomat scored 22 all out in just He faced some challenges in us, on the contrary there are 3.2 overs. The main bowler Bharat who just these efforts, he organized the many mutual aspects such as bowled 0.2 overs took 2 wickets. In reply to meeting and on the basis of this renouncing terrorism from this Sachi Building Construction chased the Batting first SNTK scored 28 runs in 5 overs chased the target easily in 3.5 overs losing meeting, the interfaith com- all religions. Awareness cam- target in 2.3 overs losing 3 wickets. The main loosing 5 wickets; the main batsman Nishad one wicket ; the main scorer Shehryar mittee of dialogue was creat- paigns are now being held to scorer is Sachin took 9 runs in 7 balls played. scored 10 runs in 12 balls played. The main Khan scored 25 runs in 16 balls played. The ed,” Al-Mousa said. He said help all the oppressed world- Second match was played between Super bowler for SWP Shehryrar Khan took 2 match was won by Sherwin William Paints that two major world religions wide, whether the oppressed Net Telly King and Sherwin William Paints. wickets for 8 runs. In reply to this SWP by 5 wickets. were working together to raise be in Myanmar or Tibet.”

Ramadan cooking Slow Cooker Oats Rooh Afza, just can’t resist it! Ingredients he well-known Rooh Afza has borne wit- meant something that refreshes the soul. • 1 cup steel cut oats ness to more than 100 years of subcon- Mirza Noor Ahmad, an artist, prepared the • 3 1/2 cups water Ttinent history including Partition, the labels of Rooh Afza in several colours in 1910. • 1 cup peeled and chopped apple event that resulted in the formation of Pakistan Such colourful prints could not be processed • 1/2 cup raisins from previously undivided India. in Delhi then. It was, therefore, printed under • 2 tablespoons butter Originally created by a Unani hakim or doctor a special arrangement by the Bolton Press of • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon as a herbal concoction to beat the heat, it has the Parsees of Bombay (Mumbai). • 2 tablespoons brown sugar gone on to become a staple across India and A few decades later, Abdul Majeed decided • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pakistan. In 1908, in the bylanes of Old Delhi, to turn this medicament into a drink. The Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed decided to create reception to the first batch ever made of a herbal mix that would help Delhi’s masses Rooh Afza was an indicator of its future. Method and stir to combine and dissolve the stay cool in summer. “When they actually made Rooh Afza 1. Place the steel cut oats, water, apple, sugar. Cover the cooker, set to Low, and Selecting herbs and syrups from tradi- for the first time, the flavour and the smell raisins, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, allow to cook 6 to 7 hours (for firm oats) tional Unani medicine, he created a drink were so enticing that a crowd began to and vanilla extract into a slow cooker, or 8 hours (for softer texture). that would help counter heat strokes, bring gather around asking, ‘Ho kya raha hai?’ down palpitations and prevent water loss. He [What is happening ? Right now it is one of named it Rooh Afza, which in Urdu literally the most sold drink during Ramdan. 17 SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018

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American actress Pompeo robbed in Italy egendary actor Morgan Freeman, reys Anatomy” star Ellen Pom- Lwho has been accused of sexu- “Gpeo says she had her purse al harassment by eight women, has snatched by a thief while she was on said he did not create “unsafe work a vacation in Italy. I blame the rose! environment” and he did not “assault She took to Instagram on Friday to But Grazia to women”. share her experience, reports etonline. whoever stole it Through his publicist Stan Rosen- com. for dropping it on field, Freeman came out with a state- “My purse was stolen from right ment on Friday, reported variety.com. under my nose,” posted Pompeo, after the street exactly The statement read: “I am devas- thanking local police for their help. intact I was tated that 80 years of my life is at risk The 48-year-old added: “I blame tracking my phone of being undermined, in the blink of the rose! But Grazia to whoever stole and chasing you an eye, by Thursday’s media reports.” it for dropping it on the street exactly down” “All victims of assault and harass- intact I was tracking my phone and ment deserve to be heard. And we need ELLEN POMPEO chasing you down... had I caught you... to listen to them. But it is not right to it would not have ended well for you...I equate horrific incidents of sexual Morgan Freeman am nice but let’s not forget my herit- star, who is married to Chris Ivery, assault with misplaced compliments age... NAPOLITANO.” then asked followers to “forgive my or humour. me. As a part of that, I would often try Adding several Italian phrases, the horrible Italian” Ellen Pompeo “I admit that I am someone who feels to joke with and compliment women, a need to try to make women-and men- in what I thought was a light-hearted feel appreciated and at ease around and humorous way.” Harvey Weinstein released on $1m bail over rape

ormer Hollywood film mogul Har- Fvey Weinstein has been released on $1m (£751,000) bail after being charged in New York with rape and sexual abuse. Weinstein, 66, also agreed to wear KNOW WHAT a GPS tracker and to surrender his passport after turning himself in to Your Family Restaurant police on Friday. Weinstein agreed to wear is also opening in Seef District He denies non-consensual sex and a GPS tracker and to sur- his lawyer said he would plead not render his passport after Call guilty. +973 17364999 | +973 17728699 The actress Rose McGowan, who turning himself in to Police accused Weinstein of rape, told the BBC it was an “amazing day for his power,” she said. “It’s just the begin- survivors”. ning of that process and if we can see “It’s a very significant moment, it’s this through to the end, I hope we Harvey Weinstein a concrete slap in the face of abusive emerge victorious.” 18 SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 sports Can Uruguay create history? The Hindu | London Bentancur of Juventus were pro- profligate when presented with moted to occupy key positions simple chances. Of late though fter a swift start to its in the midfield. Pace was added he hasn’t missed much, as his qualification campaign, on the wings and in the full-back performance in the China Cup AUruguay collapsed losing regions and Uruguay qualified in March showed, scoring both three successive matches –3-1 with ease. in the semifinal against Czech in Chile, 4-1 at home to Brazil, This supply-line of players Republic and the final against 2-1 in Peru. Until then manager is probably Uruguay’s biggest Wales. Oscar Tabarez’s strategy was to strength. Of the last 24 players drop deep and hit on the coun- Tabrez has added after the 2014 The Key Player: Luiz Suarez ter, relying on Edinson Cavani World Cup in Rio, only three Luiz Suarez and Edinson Cavani and Luiz Suarez upfront. hadn’t featured in junior com- 18 days to go…… both play the No.9 position for But as key components of his petitions. Such youthful exu- their respective clubs but that team – particularly the midfield berance coupled with the ex- hasn’t stopped them from com- – started ageing and two teams perience of Cavani, Suarez and South American CONMEBOL re- bining effectively as a strike duo which didn’t even qualify for the defender Diego Godin, makes gion charts with 10 goals. Quick, nationally. Suarez is Uruguay’s World Cup – Italy and Ireland it the favourite to top Group ‘A’ strong, good both in the air and all-time leading scorer with 50 – thrashed Uruguay, Tabarez ahead of Russia, Egypt and Saudi with his feet, Cavani is known goals, while Cavani has 42. But changed his tactics. Some of the Arabia. for his incredible work-rate Suarez has more than double best talents from the under-20 and positioning. The 31-year- the number of assists which team such as Federico Valverde The Goal-poacher: Cavani old has a penchant for scoring makes him crucial to his coun- of Real Madrid and Rodrigo Edinson Cavani Edinson Cavani topped the spectacular goals, but is oddly try’s chances.

Coutinho reveals his Mexico head to Russia with biggest football Idol Soccer Laduma | Rio de Sport. one aim ‘to win’: Moreno Janerio “When Barca’s interest came up, I thought that it had always AFP | Los Angeles C Barcelona superstar been my dream to come. That’s FPhilippe Coutinho, who something I can’t deny. exico head to the World will taking great form into the “My biggest idol was MCup in Russia with a clear 2018 FIFA World Cup with Ronaldinho, now I have the objective, to reach the final and Brazil, has revealed who his same opportunity.” win it, defender Hector Moreno KNOW WHAT biggest footballing idol was Ronaldinho made 207 ap- said Friday. growing up. pearances for “We are going to play the The playmaker has been in Barca, scoring World Cup to win it,” the Real fantastic touch since he joined 94 goals and Sociedad defender said as Mex- Mexico’s defender Hector the Catalan giants in January, assisting a ico prepared to face Wales on Moreno is aiming to play and has already contributed further 71 Monday at the Rose Bowl in in a third World Cup after to 16 goals in 22 games for his strikes, and Pasadena. “For me the impor- South Africa in 2010 and new club. also won tant thing is to get home and Brazil 2014 In a recent interview, the five tro - not have any regrets.” “We know Hector Moreno 25-year-old Philippe Coutin- phies with that we are not favourites. We ho revealed that he wants to the club. know that no one thinks that stay with the Blaugrana for Mexico will win. I think the Carlos Osorio this month. Osorio was also bullish on the “We believe that we can go to a long time, and hopes Mexican team is ready.” Hector Moreno is aiming to chances that Mexico, who have the final, as athletes and human to emulate his idol Moreno, 30, is part of the play in a third World Cup after fallen in the last 16 in the last beings it’s our right to believe, Ronaldinho. 28-player preliminary World South Africa in 2010 and Brazil six World Cups, can surprise because we work hard for it,” “I hope to stay Cup squad named by coach Juan 2014. in Russia. Osorio said. for many years to win as many titles as pos- sible,” he told Saudi Arabia’s Al Shehri Peru’s Paolo Guerrero not short of creative spark PLAYER OF THE DAY Reuters | Hong Kong

hat Yahya Al Shehri appeals to Swiss court Wlacks in stature he more than makes up for in influence in the Saudi Paolo Guerrero Arabia side that is heading • to the World Cup finals in had just completed a Russia. six-month ban by FIFA Standing at just 1.6 metres tall, the versatile attacker plays a major role in the Reuters | London creation and scoring of op- portunities for Saudi Arabia eru captain and top scorer and he was a central figure PPaolo Guerrero on Friday in the country’s qualifica- asked Switzerland’s highest tion for the World Cup for court to overturn a drugs-re- the first time since 2006. lated ban that will keep him Although capable of play- out of Peru’s first World Cup in Paolo Guerrero ing on the wing, Al Shehri 36 years, the Peruvian Football is most effective when giv- Federation said. The world players’ union FIF- Tribunal with written support en licence to roam behind Guerrero had just completed Pro and the captains of Peru’s from the head of the Peruvi - lone striker Mohammed Al a six-month ban by FIFA after World Cup group rivals in Rus- an Football Federation, Edwin Sahlawi. testing positive for a byproduct sia next month have appealed to Oviedo, the federation said. He can often be seen of cocaine consumption when soccer’s world governing body “He is the unquestioned cap- dropping deep to collect the Court of Arbitration for FIFA to lift the ban. Both FIFA tain of the Peruvian team and the ball from defensive Robert Lewandowski Sport (CAS) extended the sus- and CAS are based in Switzer- a national emblem of hope for midfielder Abdullah Otayf With 16 goals in ten appearances, the Poland captain was the top pension, ruling him out of the land. the whole country,” Oviedo said or the centre backs in an at- scorer in Europe’s 2018 World Cup qualifiers. Lewandowski, World Cup. Guerrero denies Guerrero filed an appeal be- in his sworn statement to the tempt to start Saudi Arabia’s hailed as “the best striker in the world” by coach Adam Nawal- having used cocaine. fore the Federal Swiss Federal court. attacking moves. ka, also became his country’s all-time leading scorer. SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 19

Daniel Olejniczak set for face off against Cian Cowley Ricciardo takes Monaco F1 pole with track record lap

Sebastian Vettel in the• Ferrari was second, with Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes in KNOW WHAT third position

The Guardian | Monaco Oktawian Daniel Olejniczak This is Daniel Ricciardo’s aniel Ricciardo secured second career pole pole position for Red position, having taken Owens at BAMMA 35 in Dublin, DBull at the Monaco his first here in 2016, a Oktawian Daniel which he won via unanimous Grand Prix after utterly domi- race he was set to win decision. nating on the streets of Monte • Daniel Ricciardo drives Olejniczak had success The bout marks the first Carlo, with the Australian prov- until a pit-stop error in his previous fight event for Cian Cowley after ing to be the class of the field in cost him time and left against Steve Owens at the incident at UFC 223. a Red Bull that has truly found Ricciardo had gone quickest disappointed. It was also the the Australian angry and BAMMA 35 in Dublin Cowley was part of a large its form on this circuit. Sebas- in Q1, four-tenths up on Vettel, last time Red Bull claimed the disappointed contingent which joined tian Vettel in the Ferrari was and was again in the second ses- top spot and Ricciardo, out of McGregor in his attack on the second, with Lewis Hamilton sion but only one-tenth up on contract at the end of this year, TDT | Manama red corner fighters’ bus fol- in the Mercedes in third. Kimi Räikkönen behind him. is highly bankable on current yesterday morning, and will be lowing the UFC 223 media day Ricciardo put in the culmina- It had looked tight going into form. He won with a fine drive optimistic of his chances of con- ktawian Daniel Olejniczak at Barclays Centre in Brooklyn tion to what has been a superb the shootout but the Australi- in China and was in good shape verting pole into a win. Owill be facing Cian Cow- on April 5. weekend thus far by deliver- an proved untouchable. He has at Baku before the accident with The Red Bull has yet to have a ley from Straight Blast Gym Cowley was charged with ing a flawless and superb run topped every session in practice team-mate Max Verstappen that chance to show its real race pace Ireland. one count of criminal mischief on his first lap in Q3 that was and qualifying, and in doing so ended their race. in clean air at the front from the Cowley is a decorated Muay and is due to return to a New a full four-tenths clear of his set a new track record on six He has not won in Monaco but off, and Ricciardo will expect to Thai fighter who trains at SBG York courtroom in June. rivals. It was a masterclass in separate occasions. has been on the podium here on exploit his opportunity on a cir- Ireland with the likes of Conor McGregor was charged with Monaco and although he could This is Ricciardo’s second three of his four visits with Red cuit where track position is all. McGregor and IMMAF gold three counts of assault and one not improve it on his second career pole position, having Bull, and it is a race he has been Always strong through the medallist Frans Mlambo. of criminal mischief for alleg- run, he did not need to. Vettel taken his first here in 2016, a clear he dearly wants to win. He slow corners, the downforce-de- Olejniczak had success in edly hurling a dolly through could only close the deficit to race he was set to win until a was hugely strong in practice, pendent nature of Monaco plays his previous fight against Steve the van’s window. two-tenths, with Hamilton four- pit-stop error cost him time and quickest in the opening two ses- to the Red Bull’s strengths and tenths back. left the Australian angry and sions and then topped the table masks its power deficit.

Chad Hanekom addresses the Lorenzo could end humanitarian crisis in Syria BOC: Sports day efforts noted up on satellite TDT | Manama Yamaha

ahrain Olympic Commit- Autosport | London Btee (BOC) board member Rashid Abdullatif Al Zayani riple MotoGP world commended the efforts of the Tchampion Jorge Loren- Bahrain International Circuit zo could end up on a satel- during the 2018 Bahrain Sports lite Yamaha bike next year, Day. as opportunities for him to This was announced at a secure a factory team spot meeting with BIC chief exec- decrease. utive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Lorenzo, who secured all Al Khalifa, who received a 44 of his MotoGP wins and special memento in apprecia- his titles as a works Yamaha tion to their contributions in rider, has struggled to repli- making this event an all-round cate his frontrunning form success. since switching to Ducati on Chad Hanekom Al Zayani noted the signif- a two-year deal at the start icant efforts of the circuit as of 2017. The Spaniard now Hanekom is currently un- one of the leading sports or- Rashid Al Zayani (R) presents trophy to Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa looks increasingly unlikely Chad Hanekom dergoing training at the Fit- ganisations in the kingdom, and to sign a second contract • ight Militia in South Africa and stressed the importance of such with Ducati, with Pramac will face Tarek will be competing to redeem partnerships initiated for the ized by the BOC last February, ing races that involved a record riders Danilo Petrucci and Suleiman from Syria the defeat he suffered in his development of the nation. saw a wide range of activities, 246 contestants, 82 more com- Jack Miller seen as more on June 9 at the SSE first ever appearance in Brave The event, which was organ- which included some free kart- pared to last year’s edition. affordable options. Arena in Belfast Combat Federation. “I don’t have anything to say to my opponent. Trash talking TDT | Manama is not really my style; I prefer to let my performance dictate had Hanekom addresses my status. I acknowledge him Surfing is similar to MMA: Zane Cthe present humanitari- and what he brings to the fight. an crisis in Syria amidst the It is what it is. I do however tial arts, it is about the skills discussion about his upcom- understand the humanitarian This is for the to adapt. At no time the sea re- ing appearance in Brave 13 at crises faced within his nation • mains the same. So is the sport Belfast. of Syria. And although we are first time a fighter of mixed martial arts. The sport, Hanekom will face Tarek competing;I support peace with a background in tactics and opponents are never Suleiman from Syria on June to prevail in his nation and professional surfing the same or predictable. It is 9 at the SSE Arena in Belfast, for the people of Syria,” said had signed with about adapting to the change Northern Ireland. Hanekom. and taking control of the situa- the promotion tion,” said Zane. Zane is set to compete against • Zach Zane has an Declan Dalton who is from McIlroy, Molinari tied for lead impressive record of 7 Belfast and has an impressive wins out of his 10 fights record of 7 wins out of his 10 fights. Reuters | London clear of the field on 12-under “Basically all those who I fight but found the Wentworth TDT | Manama with end up becoming friends. ory McIlroy’s challenge course far less obliging and I don’t have to hate people or Zach Zane Rfor the BMW PGA Cham- dropped three shots in his ach Zane had signed to talk thrash each time a fight is pionship faltered as McIlroy opening six holes before drag- Zcompete in Brave 13: Eu - announced. However when the suffered an off-day and was ging his round back together. rope Evolution hosted on 9th of America. Zane had started fessional surfer. This is for the cage door shuts, it is time for caught by charging Italian McIlroy finished with bird- June at the SSE Arena in Belfast, training martial arts at the age first time a fighter with a back- business and there will be no Francesco Molinari yesterday. ies on 17 and 18 for a one-un- Northern Ireland. of four under his grand father. A ground in professional surfing mercy. I will be at my very best The Northern Irishman be- der 71 to share the lead with Zane fights out of Wailuku, part from competing in Mixed had signed with the promotion. will capitalise every opportunity gan his third round three shots Molinari. Hawaii in the United States martial Arts, Zane is also a pro- “Surfing is similar to mar- to win,” added Zane. SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 20 Bale blitz sinks Reds Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to lift Champions League for third time in a row

Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale• scores twice in a final packed full of memorable moments

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah• was forced off with a shoulder injury

Karim Benzema of Real• Madrid opened the scoring in bizarre fashion

PA Sport | Kiev

eal Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to win the Champi - Rons League for a third successive season thanks to a spectacular two-goal substitute appearance from Gareth Bale and a performance to forget for Loris Karius. Bale, who had been controver- sially left on the bench despite his recent good form, scored twice in a final packed full of memorable moments for good and bad reasons. Liverpool started strongly without creating any real chanc- es of note but were dealt a ma- Sergio Ramos holds the Champions League trophy aloft after Real Madrid’s win jor blow when Mohamed Salah

went off injured in the 29th min- leg out and poke the ball home. ute. The Egypt international, It didn’t take Liverpool long who has scored 44 goals in all to get back on level terms. De- competitions this season, hurt jan Lovren headed goalward his left shoulder while battling from a corner and Sadio Mane 3-1 nipped in front of Keylor Navas for the ball with Madrid captain was the final score with Sergio Ramos. Bale who had been to poke home. Much of the talk Salah attempted to continue controversially left on the prematch had been about Zine- but went down to the turf once bench despite his recent dine Zidane’s decision to leave again before he left the pitch in good form, scoring twice Bale on the bench, but he was tears to be replaced by Adam introduced in the 60th minute Lallana. Soon after Dani Carvajal for Isco. And he wasted no time was forced to depart for Madrid in underlining his continued im- through injury. He hurt his ham- portance to Madrid with a stun- string when he tried a backheel come soon enough for Liverpool ning overhead kick that restored to Ronaldo. who were reeling from the loss their lead within four minutes of Minutes before half-time Ma- of their talisman. his entrance. drid thought they had taken the Three minutes into the sec- Mane struck the foot of the lead when Karim Benzema fired ond-half Isco struck the crossbar post with a driven effort from home from close range after Ka- when he should have scored but outside the box in the 70th min- rius had parried a Cristiano Ron- the breakthrough came in the ute as Liverpool tried to warn aldo header, but the was ruled 51st minute in unfortunate cir- Madrid that the tie was not over. out for offside against Ronaldo. cumstances for Liverpool goal- But a second mistake from Moments later Benzema was keeper Karius. Karius, who spilled a long shot influential again when he teed After collecting a through from Bale into his net in the 83rd up Nacho who fired into the ball from Toni Kroos, Karius minute, sealed victory for Ma- side-netting as Madrid stepped attempted to throw the ball out drid and a 13th European Cup Gareth Bales scores an overhead kick to give Real Madrid the lead up, while the break couldn’t only for Benzema to stretch a success. Dominic Thiem Jos Buttler, Dom Bess clinches Lyon title keep England alive nal. The 24-year-old was star- The Austrian snapped Nad- Dominic Thiem ing at defeat while down a set al’s year-long winning streak Jos Buttler reached • and a break but dug deep to of 50 consecutive sets when • beats Gilles Simon prevail in two hours 24 minutes he beat the Spaniard in the 66 not out and Bess an 3-6 7-6(1) 6-1 for his 200th tour match victory Madrid Open quarter-finals unbeaten 55 to take and his 10th ATP title. earlier this month. His tenac- England to 235-6. Thiem has eight “I’m super happy. I fought ity and endurance will serve claycourt• titles really hard for this title,” Thiem him well at the claycourt said. “I’m really happy that I grand slam that begins on BBC | London in his career won. It’s always something spe- Sunday. cial. It’s my tenth title, which is Thiem was forced to play os Buttler and Dom Bess Reuters | Lyon a great number. I have a little twice on Friday, coming Jboth made fifties to give Dom Bess and Jos Buttler revived England’s innings, ‘decima’, I think.” through a three-setter in the England a lead of 56 in the first ominic Thiem warmed Thiem has eight claycourt semi-final against Dusan Lajo- Test against Pakistan. Dup for the French Open titles in his career and is seen as vic after earlier completing his The recalled Buttler and 125. Buttler reached 66 not out for 19 runs had earlier left Eng- by winning the Lyon Open ti- one of the few players capable quarter-final against Guillermo debutant Bess came together and Bess an unbeaten 55 to take land in danger of losing by an tle yesterday with a gritty 3-6 of denying world number one Garcia-Lopez which had been when England still needed 69 England to 235-6. innings inside three days. 7-6(1) 6-1 victory over French Rafa Nadal a record-extending suspended due to fading light to make Pakistan bat again and Despite 68 from captain Joe Pakistan remain strong fa- veteran Gilles Simon in the fi- 11th title at Roland Garros. the previous day. shared an unbroken stand of Root, a collapse of four wickets vourites.