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SACHIN KUMAR The total waste reducing the total losses of THE PENINSULA generated in the potable water and reducing the country has declined per capita consumption of water DOHA: Qatar has made big by 15 percent through the strides in the area of efficient by around 32 percent National Program for Conser- use of natural resources. Due to since 2011. According vation and Energy Efficiency (Tar- various efforts taken by the to the ‘Second sheed) by 2020. It also aims to government, the total waste Voluntary National reduce the depletion of ground- generated in the country has water and the development of the fallen significantly. Review, 2018’, the aquifer and strengthen the inte- The total waste generated in total waste declined grated management of water and the country has declined by from about 12.1 electricity and reduce the rate of around 32 percent since 2011. million tonnes in 2011 consumption of electricity per According to the ‘Second Vol- capita by eight percent through untary National Review, 2018’, to about 8.2 million Tarsheed. the total waste declined from tonnes in 2017. The It also targets to increase the about 12.1 million tonnes in 2011 country has succeeded proportion of recycled materials to about 8.2 million tonnes in of construction projects in the in keeping the level Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani met yesterday 2017. country to 20 percent of total morning with Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation, Etienne Thevoz, on the occasion of the end of “The Government has of domestic waste at materials used and deep the rate his tenure in the country. The Prime Minister and Interior Minister wished the Ambassador success encouraged the efficient use of 1.3kg per person per of domestic waste generation in his future tasks and the relations between the two countries further progress and prosperity. natural resources, green initia- day. under 1.6 kg per person per day tives and buildings by reducing during the period 2018-2022. waste production through The strategy aims to build a reduction and recycling, and the solid waste. The government community that has environ- development and implemen- gives special attention to waste mental awareness and supports tation of programs and projects management and treatment, due environmental sustainability. related to pollution and solid to its keenness to reduce waste’s In 2011, the Solid Waste First day of Dhul Hijjah on August 12 waste recycling (construction, effects on health, maintain civic Treatment Plant was opened in THE PENINSULA building waste, and domestic view of the country, and promote Mesaieed. The tire recycling Crescent Sighting Committee at Hijjah crescent of 1439 H will dis- waste) from about 9.6 million waste reduction practices. project was launched in 2012, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic appear from the skies of Doha tonnes in 2011 to about 4.6 million Qatar has succeeded in where the recycling rate DOHA: The new crescent of Dhul Affairs. on Saturday (August 11, 2018), the tonnes in 2017,” said the report. keeping the level of domestic reached more than 60 percent. Hijjah of 1439 H will appear on Astronomy expert at Qatar day of sighting, at 6.23pm, while “The total waste also waste at 1.3kg per person per Construction sector came at 29 Dhul Qa’da (August 11) at Calendar House Dr. Beshir the sun will set at 6.12 pm, which decreased from about 12.1 day. Qatar’s Second National the top in terms of the amount 12:59pm, Doha local time, which Marzouk said that crescent of means that the crescent will million tonnes in 2011 to about Development Strategy (2018- of treated waste, with 55.7 is the day of sighting, according Dhul Hijjah of 1439H will be born remain after the sunset in the 8.2 million tonnes in 2017,” 2022) includes many goals that percent of total waste in 2015. to astronomical calculations by after the partial eclipse of the sun skies of Doha for a period of 11 noted the report. seek to ensure sustainable con- Around 3,002 tons of domestic Qatar Calendar House. Hence reaches its peak. The eclipse will minutes. Total solid waste in Qatar sumption and encourage effi- waste were generated on a daily Sunday (August 12) is the reach its peak on Saturday at Therefore, Saturday, August amounted to 7.7 million tonnes in cient use of natural resources. basis in 2015, which meant that beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1439 H. 12:46pm, the moment before the 11, is the end of Dhul Qa’da 1439 2015. The construction sector is a One of the goals is to preserve the average was 1.23 kg per The decision of the entry of birth of Dhul Hijjah crescent. H and Sunday, August 12, is the major contributor in generating and develop water resources by capita on a daily basis. Dhul Hijjah is legitimised by the He pointed out that Dhul beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1439 H.

Stadium to resemble Municipalities to hold waves on dhows inspections before Eid Construction cranes over the Al Wakrah Stadium being built SIDI MOHAMED health requirements, especially for the 2022 FIFA World Cup THE PENINSULA the work at abattoirs. to be held in Qatar. One of Through planned drives, the the stadiums to be built from DOHA: As Eid Al Adha nears, Doha Municipality will verify scratch, the Al Wakrah Stadium different municipalities of the the validity of special offers of is racing towards completion country have started giving some food items and their pres- ahead of schedule. The unique final touches to preparations entation and storage, in look of the stadium is inspired especially related to slaughter addition to the inspection of by the waves on the dhows. of sacrificial animals. shops selling meat, fish and The stadium will have a The municipalities at the poultry in the complexes and seating capacity of 40,000. Ministry of Municipality and consumer goods retailers. The venue will host matches Environment have announced The plan includes the mon- through the 2022 FIFA World their readiness for Eid Al Adha itoring of the food units in the Cup quarter-finals. through intensifying monitoring markets and the municipal areas, PIC:BAHER AMIN/THE of food establishments espe- as well as the inspections by the PENINSULA cially slaughterhouses, butch- general control department. eries and consumer Inspectors will capture street complexes. and roaming butchers in coor- The campaigns aim at dination with the Criminal Inves- ensuring compliance with nec- tigation Department at the Min- essary health and hygiene con- istry of Interior. Asean to strengthen business ties with Qatar ditions in handling foodstuff In the camel and cow abat- before selling them. toirs, the work of the unit will Doha Municipality yesterday be from 5am to 3pm on all days RAYNALD C RIVERA look forward to increase bilateral investments enhance the plenty of opportunities for the said in a statement that it had of the week, except Friday, THE PENINSULA of Southeast Asia and Qatar.” development of partnership,” he said. set a plan for the work of the when it will work from 5am to The envoy said the distance that sepa- Fadil believes the meeting in March health control departments and 11am and from 1pm to 6pm. The DOHA: Embassies of Asean member coun- rates Asean and GCC “has been narrowed between ACD ambassadors and Prime Min- will start inspection drives from work at automated abattoir will tries in Qatar look forward to further down by developments of investment oppor- ister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh August 12 (Sunday) of sweets, be from 5am to 6pm on all days strengthening partnership and increasing tunities through high level visits between Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and chocolates and nuts shops. It will except Friday. Friday it will be bilateral investments with Qatar, Malaysian the two regions.” In particular, he highlighted the upcoming meetings with Qatari Ministers conduct daily inspection of from 5am to 10pm. Ambassador to Qatar H E Dato’ Ahmad Fadil the importance of recent and future visits will provide more opportunities for further shopping complexes, centres The municipalities have bin Shamsuddin has said. by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al engagement between Qatar and the Asean and consumer goods stores to advised people to get their Speaking at the celebration of the 51st Thani to Southeast Asia in bolstering part- member states. ensure the safety of the products animals slaughtered only at abat- Anniversary of Asean yesterday at Sheraton nership between Qatar and Asean. He said Asean’s official partnership with offered for sale. toirs and not at home to ensure Doha with Malaysia the current chairman of “The state visits of H H Sheikh Tamim Qatar is through the GCC while hailing Umm Salal Municipality has the safety of meat as abattoirs Asean Committee in Doha (ACD), Ambassador bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar to Qatar’s significant role in enhancing coop- also announced its readiness have veterinary doctors to check Fadil said, “The Asean Embassies accredited Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore last year eration between Asean and GCC. and started its inspection cam- the health of animals. in Doha namely Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the upcoming scheduled visits this year paigns on different food outlets Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to the Philippines and Vietnam will further →CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 to be ensure they meet with →CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 02 HOME THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 Foreign Minister receives Palestinian President Bedaya’s summer camp receives huge response THE PENINSULA The workshops were the opportunity to display their specially hosted to project at the “Made at Home” DOHA: The “Summer Entrepre- offer students with exhibition to be held in October neurship Camp” organised by 2018. Bedaya Center for Entrepre- practical insights and On this occasion, Reem Al neurship and Career Devel- guidelines which are Suwaidi, General Manager of opment, witnessed a great required to start their Bedaya Center, said:“We are turnout from students always keen to instill the spirit The summer camp held at projects or sustain of leadership in our youths who Katara Art Culture organised their existing ones. are the backbone of our nation’s several specialised workshops, future. Through the ‘Summer which were aimed to enhance Entrepreneurship Camp’, we the knowledge of all partici- familiar with the operations and have been able to combine the pants. These workshops were gave them first-hand experience benefits of the summer vacation specially hosted to offer students to identify the challenges & and spending great & useful with practical insights and opportunities associated with times during which participants guidelines which are required each project. were able to learn about a suc- President Mahmoud Abbas of the sisterly Palestine State met with Deputy Prime Minister and to start their projects or sustain In addition to increase cessful project that helped them Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, during his current their existing ones. awareness among the youth develop their knowledge, skills about entrepreneurship, the visit to the State of Qatar. Discussions during the meeting dealt with bilateral relations and ways of They also had the oppor- and experience.” tunity to experience entrepre- camp also included visits to local “Through the educational boosting them, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest. The President and the accompanying neurial skills with local entre- entrepreneurs’ projects and workshops, students were given delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by Minister of State for preneurs. The camp also allowing each group of students the opportunity to learn theo- Foreign Affairs, H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, and the Palestinian Ambassador to the State of included many recreational and to work on one of the projects retical concepts and to apply Qatar, Munir Ghannam. educational activities spanning to live the experience of an work skills in a realistic way, over two weeks, in addition to entrepreneur. The participants and to develop a clear under- providing job shadowing oppor- in the camp also competed by standing of the values, rules and tunities in diverse sectors for presenting ideas for different standards adopted by institu- students, which provided them projects where the winning tions and companies through the MEC recalls GMC Terrain a chance to get acquainted and project will be presented with job shadowing, which is con- Municipalities to hold sidered a real and tangible model of 2018 inspections before Eid opportunity to get to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and know closely Commerce, in collaboration with Mannai In order to avoid waiting at abattoirs, some all working Trading Company W.L.L, dealer of GMC people prefer slaughtering their sheep at homes areas and vehicles in Qatar, has announced the recall ignoring the safety of meat, but it is not healthy com- varieties. of GMC Terrain model of 2018 over defect pared to the situation at abattoirs which meet health Moreover, we in the airbag sensor (SDM). requirements. insured to The Ministry said the recall campaign Regarding the public parks, they will be open have on the comes within the framework of its ongoing to visitors around the clock during the Eid holidays. camp’s efforts to protect consumers and ensure that The Food Monitoring Unit at Industrial Area will schedules car dealers follow up on vehicle defects and inspect the establishments, companies and food some recrea- repairs. The Ministry said that it will coor- stores that manufacture foodstuffs in the indus- tional and dinate with the dealer to follow up on the trial Area. leisure time maintenance and repair works and will About complaints during the Eid Al Adha hol- to provide the communicate with customers to ensure that idays period, the Municipality said the complaints students with the necessary repairs are carried out. will be received by the concerned staff on daily basis fun moments The Ministry has urged all customers to during two periods, from 8am to 5pm and from 5pm during their report any violations to its Consumer Pro- to 2am. Also, the Cleanness Section At Services partici- tection and Anti-Commercial Fraud Affairs Department will provide many water tankers pation,” she The enthusiastic participants at the summer camp of Bedaya Center. Department. to remove wastewater. added. THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 HOME 03 Various activities lined up Sudan FM receives copy of credentials of Qatar’s Ambassador for International Youth Day

THE PENINSULA The activities of the management of youth centres. Ministry of Culture He added that the youth have DOHA: The Department of been prepared to be able to take Youth Affairs at the Ministry of and Sports on this over, which is a reality now, Culture and Sports will celebrate occasion have especially in such major events on Sunday the International been recorded on in various centres and clubs. Youth Day, which falls on August the international He pointed out that the 12 each year through organising events of the International various activities in clubs, sports map of the United Youth Day coincide with the centres, youth initiatives and Nations, as Qatar second half of the activities of girls’ centres. The Ministry also is one of the most the centres during the summer. organises a special celebration registered countries He praised the efforts and activ- for this occasion. ities made by youth centres, The Director of Department for activities in where the centres were crowded of Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman the region on this at all levels and categories of Mohammed Al Hajri, told Qatar occasion so far, participants so that some The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Sudan, Dr Al Dirdiri Mohamed Ahmed, received News Agency (QNA) that the which is positively centres were unable to accom- a copy of the credentials of Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Kubaisi as Ambassador Extraordinary and Department of Youth Affairs has modate the numbers wishing to Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Sudan. The Foreign Minister wished the prepared a busy programme on reflected on the state register and participate, adding Ambassador success in his work and the bilateral relations further enhancement and development. this important international of youth in Qatar. that the Department of Youth occasion that the department Affairs refused to close the reg- keens to pay attention to istration and worked in morning annually. He pointed out that the occasion of International Youth and evening shifts in addition to activities of the Ministry of Day this year were prepared by opening additional seats to Culture and Sports on this young people, also targeting accommodate the largest pos- occasion have been recorded on young people in Qatari society sible number of citizens and res- QDF shortlisted for accolades the international map of the of different races and origins. idents in activities that varied United Nations, as Qatar is one He stresses that the Ministry between sports, culture, enter- of the most registered countries of Culture and Sports has suc- tainment and art, in order to for activities in the region on this ceeded in achieving one of its develop the various skills and by 2018 Frontier Awards occasion so far, which is posi- most important goals is to invest summer vacation time in THE PENINSULA tively reflected on the state of empower young people, where the benefit of the youth. He Head of QDF, our home and youth in Qatar. the youth system currently highlighted that the department Thabet Musleh, hub at Hamad Al Hajri explained that all manages youth cadres, as many will release details on the DOHA: Qatar Duty Free (QDF) said: “We are International the activities held on the of them are working in the number of participants. is thrilled to have been short- delighted to be Airport, giving listed for three prestigious nominated for them an expe- awards by the 2018 Frontier three categories rience worth Awards, including: ‘Airport at the 2018 travelling for,” he Temporary closure of southbound lanes on Al Shamal Road Retailer of the Year,’ ‘Inflight Frontier Awards, added. Retailer of the Year’ and which set a One of the THE PENINSULA ‘Marketing Campaign of the benchmark for largest duty free Year by a Retailer.’ Now in its excellence in the retailers in the DOHA: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ will 34th year, the Frontier Awards industry. At Qatar world providing temporarily close 5.5km of the southbound lanes are one of the most prestigious Duty Free, we travellers with a on Al Shamal Road between Rasheeda Interchange set of accolades of their kind. constantly seek to world-class and Al Khor Interchange in order to complete the The Frontier Awards cer- provide new and exciting expe- shopping experience under one installation of signage gantries on Orbital Road. emony will be held on October riences for our passengers and roof, QDF boasts more than 90 The diversion, designed in coordination with 3, at the Mandelieu-La Napoule inspire them through unique elegant boutiques and luxury, the General Directorate of Traffic, will be imple- Congress and Exhibition Centre moments that create memories, high-end and mid-range stores mented tomorrow and will be in place from 6am during the Tax Free World Asso- and we are proud that this has and outlets, as well as more than to 7am (one hour). ciation (TFWA) World Exhibition been recognised with the nom- 30 restaurants and cafés cov- Road users travelling southbound along Al & Conference in Cannes, France. ination from the 2018 Frontier ering an area of 40,000 square Shamal Road heading to Doha will be required The annual global event Awards this year”. metres at HIA. Luxury brands take Exit 40 at Rasheeda Interchange and follow acknowledges best practice, “We will continue to push available at HIA include Gucci, the diversion signs to get on to Farms Road. They Mazrouah Road and then take the slip road to the rewards innovation and cele- boundaries and ensure our pas- Bulgari, Hermès, Giorgio must then continue on and cross over the bridge right at Al Khor Interchange to join Al Shamal Road brates excellence across the sengers are provided with five- Armani, Hugo Boss, Moncler, at Megareen Bakheela Interchange leading to Al and continue their journey towards Doha. global travel retail channel. star service, both in flight and at Rolex and Harrods. QRCS launches Adahi campaign

THE PENINSULA whole process”. choice for refugees and dis- In Qatar, Al Hammadi placed people, who typically DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent explained, Widam Food Co. will have no cooking fuel or refrig- Society (QRCS) has launched a provide and slaughter the erators,” Al Hammadi added. new Adahi campaign to facil- animals within the legal and “The project was approved by itate the observation of Islamic health regulations. QRCS’s Shariah Committee as Udhiya sacrifice ritual, as per the Then, QRCS’s personnel will Shariah-compliant”. due Shariah requirements and distribute the meat to the needy According to Dr Mohamed specifications. families. Salah Ibrahim, Executive QRCS Secretary-General, Ali Internationally, a Brazilian Director of Relief and Interna- bin Hassan Al Hammadi, con- company is contracted to tional Development Division, gratulated the Qatari people and provide and slaughter the the project is estimated to serve the Muslim nation for the animals. Then the meat will be up to 140,000 beneficiaries in approach of the Eid-Al-Adha. processed and sealed in airtight 20 countries. “Our target budget “Today, we announce a new containers for preservation. is over QR8m,” he said. project that involves slaugh- QRCS foreign offices will deliver To choose your animal and tering Udhiya animals on behalf the canned meat where it is pay the price one can consult of the participating public. All much-needed. QRCS’s agents at malls and Al- you have to do is to choose your “This innovative product is Meera stores, visit QRCS’s animal, specify where it will be useful in two ways: It provides website (www.qrcs.org.qa) or used, and pay the price. After a shelf-life of four years while call the hotlines (66644822 – that, we will undertake the still edible, and it is a perfect 66666364 – 16002). The officials at the launch of Adahi campaign. Workshops aimed at raising awareness on photography held

THE PENINSULA the completion of MM’s Abdulrahman Obaidan, Vice experts in this field.” endeavors to develop skills in President of the QPS, said: “Our The workshops also focus on DOHA: Msheireb Museums the Qatari community, as well organization is currently the development of Qatari archi- (MM), the new cultural desti- as attract various talents to be seeking to diversify the themes tecture by highlighting the aes- nation at Msheireb Downtown an active component of the of workshops and photography thetics of modern and historical Doha (MDD), in collaboration society. courses as well as the exhibi- Qatari architecture reflected in with the Qatar Photography Abdulla Al Naama, Public tions of its male and female MDD. The photography work- Society (QPS), has organised Program Manager MM, said: “We members. The management of shops also support the posi- special workshops aimed at are delighted to have this val- the association extends their tioning of MM as a cultural raising awareness on photog- uable strategic partnership with great thanks and appreciation platform that promotes raphy culture and increasing the QPS, which offers special work- Msheireb Properties and MM awareness and educates the public’s interest in this art. shops that supports photography managements for their collab- community in various cultural The workshops started on artists, professionals and ama- oration to host this activity. The and artistic fields. July 19 and runs until end of this teurs to become our future QPS hopes to continue this The partnership with QPS is month at MM. This unique part- ambassadors. A group of young fruitful and constructive coop- one of many initiatives and part- nership between the MM and people and professionals will eration that serves the devel- nerships held by MM with QPS aims to encourage youth in present these workshops to opment and advancement of the national and international insti- participating in photography educate the audience on proper Qatari youth. During this period, tutions and associations aiming competitions and festivals that use of cameras and lenses, along the association, in collaboration to highlight Qatar’s cultural role, highlight the beauty of vital with an overview of interna- with Msheireb Properties, will as well as enhancing MDD’s landmarks in Qatar. The collab- tional photography preset several specialised pho- position as a leading cultural The participants at the photography workshop. oration will also contribute to competitions.” tography workshops curated by destination. 04 HOME/ MIDDLE EAST THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 Efforts of ‘Teach for Qatar’ praised in attracting teachers

THE PENINSULA passion for the profession and also met with Chief Executive their willingness to contribute Officer of “Teach for Qatar”, DOHA: The Undersecretary of to building the generations, Nasser Yousuf Al Jaber, and a the Ministry of Education and especially in light of their number of officials of the Higher Education, Dr Ibrahim varied and efficient expe- organisation. bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, yesterday rience, as they were selected He praised the organisa- praised the efforts of the “Teach after a long series of actions tion’s efforts and its leading role for Qatar” organisation in and steps by the organisation in attracting teachers and attracting teachers to work in including the Summer joining the public schools in public schools in the State to Institute, which is the last step Qatar, adding that the organi- build generations in light of their before their formal sation complemented the role efficiency and diverse expe- appointment by the Ministry. of the State in attracting qual- rience, QNA reported. During the meeting, Dr Al ified teachers to contribute to This came during his visit to Naimi stressed the importance the achievement of Qatar Aspire Academy “Summer of the role of the teacher in the National Vision 2030. Institute” where he met with the educational system as the basis The Summer Institute is a fifth batch of “Teach for Qatar”, for its success and excellence, seven-week intensive training who will join the education expressing his happiness with programme organised by “Teach Rashid Al Dehaimi (fourth left), Deputy Director of Asian Affairs at Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs; system in public schools starting what he heard from them about for Qatar”, which aims to train and Dato’ Ahmad Fadil bin Shamsuddin (fifth left), Ambassador of Malaysia to Qatar; along with from the next academic year their aspirations and their desire teachers to carry out their public 2018-2019. to contribute to the devel- school assignments and Ambassadors and Charges d’Affaires of embassies of other Asean member countries in Qatar cutting Dr Al Nuaimi welcomed the opment of education. strengthen their leadership the cake during the 51st Asean Anniversary celebrations at Sheraton Doha yesterday. introduction of this remarkable During the visit, the Under- skills, thereby enabling them to PIC: ABDUL BASIT / THE PENINSULA group of citizens and residents secretary of the Ministry of Edu- positively influence students in in education, praising their cation and Higher Education Qatar. Asean to strengthen business ties with Qatar CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Rashid Al Dehaimi, Deputy Year 2015 saw the successful “Qatar plays an important Director of Asian Affairs at the establishment of the Asean role in connecting these two Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was Community as well as the Asean regions through its engagement guest of honour at the Asean 2025, a document which charts in fostering synergies between Day celebration which was the path for Asean Community Asean and GCC and we look attended by ambassadors and building ensuring political sta- forward to the convening of the officials of Asean member coun- bility and economic progression fourth Asean-GCC Ministerial tries in Qatar. whilst elevating the social Meeting at the end of the year,” Asean was established on welfare of over 630 million he said. “I believe that Asean and August 8, 1967 with the main people in the region. the GCC, in particular Qatar, aim of maintaining peace, Singapore assumed this stand to gain from each other’s security, stability and prosperity year’s chairmanship under the prosperity. Both groupings in the region. It is now the theme “Resilient and Innovative should now start a dialogue seventh largest market in the Asean” which encapsulates the aiming to find an adequate world and is projected to vision for Asean to be united balance between our interests,” become the world’s fourth amidst growing uncertainties in he added. largest market by 2030. the global strategic landscape. The participants at the Iglesia Ni Cristo Qatar blood donation event. INCQ organises blood donation event St. Regis Doha launches wide THE PENINSULA and will be again held tomorrow from 1pm to 7pm. Around 800 persons participated in the event DOHA: The Iglesia Ni Cristo Qatar (INCQ) has and donated blood. Months before the event, the range of exciting offers launched its third year of humanitarian activities in participants have been eager to register themselves THE PENINSULA Doha. INCQ organised a blood donation event on as donors to maintain its efforts for having available August 3 at the Hamad Hospital Blood Donor Center blood supply in case of emergency. DOHA: The St. Regis Doha has launched a wide range of exciting offers and specials on rooms and restaurants to celebrate Eid Al Cost of Syria war destruction at $388bn: UN Adha. Kicking off the Eid celebra- AFP destruction in physical capital helped a spectacular recovery tions is the famous Eid brunch at and its sectoral distribution” had by government forces, which Vine Restaurant, an exceptional BEIRUT: Seven years of been estimated at more than have regained significant culinary journey which offers a relentless conflict in Syria have $388bn. ground in recent months. wide array of international dishes, A display of brunch items at Opal Restaurant. wreaked destruction that the It said the figure did not Militant and rebel forces live cooking stations, salads, des- United Nations said yesterday include “human losses resulting remain in some pockets, but serts and more. Guests can also had cost the country close to a from deaths or the loss of human with the military balance hugely indulge in a wide selection of per night including a delicious said: “The St. Regis Doha has whopping $400bn. competences and skilled labour in the regime’s favour, efforts dining options, including two res- buffet breakfast for two. Guests raised the bar on the region’s The figure was released due to displacement, which have already been shifting taurants by the internationally can indulge in fun-filled recrea- luxury hospitality offering, pro- after a two-day meeting of more were considered the most toward reconstruction. acclaimed Chef Gordon Ramsay, tional and water sports activities, viding world class services and than 50 Syrian and international important enablers of the Syrian ESCWA said a full report on the renowned Chinese Hakkasan soak up the sunshine in an authentic culinary outlets. experts in neighbouring economy.” More than half of the impact of the war was due restaurant and Doha’s finest stea- Olympic-sized swimming pool or Through our unique offerings, we Lebanon, hosted by the UN’s Syria’s pre-war population has out in September and that the khouse, Astor Grill. enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating invite guests to enjoy amazing Economic and Social Com- fled the country or been dis- updated estimates reached this The hotel will be celebrating experience at Doha’s leading room packages and gastronomic mission for Western Asia placed internally over the past week would help inform the Eid holiday by offering excep- Remède Spa. experiences, all served with (ESCWA). seven years. Russia’s 2015 mil- ongoing discussions on post- tional value on rooms and suites Tareq Derbas, Area General flawless service, a signature of ESCWA said the “volume of itary intervention conflict Syria. starting from QR900 per room Manager of The St. Regis Doha, The St. Regis Doha.” Many extend helping hand for birds and animals in summer

MAHNOOR SARWAR within minutes despite living in air-con- “For us, it is easier to get a glass of THE PENINSULA ditioned atmosphere. It compelled me cold water to quench our thirst, but it is thinking about other living beings like not easy for animals and birds,” she said, DOHA: In what can be rightly dubbed birds and stray cats so I keep feed for adding that Islam had taught to us to be as an act of compassion, residents of animals along water which helps them compassionate towards animals. Qatar nowadays place cold water and eat and drink at the same time,” Eman Like residents, many governmental other liquids like milk outside their resi- added. and private organisations are also dences or offices to quench the thirst of Like adults, children are also making arrangements during scorching pigeons and cats. showing their affection towards thirsty summer season to provide birds and cats Like human beings, birds and cats birds and cats. Some children keep pets with cold water and feed. In May this require extra intake of water during indoors and a few place food and milk year, Katara Cultural Village offered spe- summer season. People showing affec- on their doorstep for birds. Aayaan, a cially made wooden-boxes to the public tionate sympathy towards birds, cats and student of Grade 2, said: “I love birds free of cost, for providing drinking water dogs place water and pets food in and when they are chirping outside my to animals and other natural birds. shaded areas outside their homes. door I feel satisfied that they are eating Katara had prepared more than 1,000 Talking to The Peninsula, Eman, a and drinking from what I have kept for wooden boxes for this purpose. Pakistani housewife said: “Doha expe- them on my doorstep. During summer Krishna Awasthi, an Indian expa- riences unbearable high temperature in break, placing cold water for birds and triate said that he used to clean water summer season which also makes milk for cats outside my home is part of bowls regularly and change water daily A bird drinking water from a pan kept outside a house in Doha. PIC: SALIM animals’ lives harder. In order to keep my morning routine.” for birds. “Animals are forced to wander MATRAMKOT / THE PENINSULA them hydrated, I place water in special Another expatriate said that it was here and there for drinking water clay bowls which keeps water cold for her habit to put water and food for birds therefore all people should keep fresh a longer period of time.” outside her house not only summers but by profession, I have to follow a busy keeping sufficient supply of water and water outside their houses and offices,” “Intense temperatures dehydrate us winters also. “Being a medical doctor schedule but still I manage to ensure feed for birds and cats,” said Dr Zubaria. he suggested. THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA 05

Khamenei: Iran Turkey to continue buying natural gas from Iran has nothing to be concerned about Nato member Turkey is dependent on imports for almost all of its energy needs and Iran is REUTERS a key supplier of Ankara’s natural gas and oil BEIRUT: Supreme Leader purchases. “We will be continuing this trade as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the we can’t possibly leave our citizens in dark,” highest authority in Iran, said Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said. the country has nothing to be concerned about, a report on REUTERS his official website said contract amount. “We will be yesterday in an apparent continuing this trade as we can’t reference to the imposition of ANKARA: Turkey will continue possibly leave our citizens in strict US sanctions this week. to buy natural gas from Iran in dark,” he said. Nearly 40 percent The sanctions imposed on line with its long-term supply of Turkey’s electricity production Tehran this week have contract, Turkey’s energy is sourced with natural gas. already led banks and many minister said yesterday, a day US President Donald Trump companies around the world after US President Donald Trump pulled out of a 2015 deal to curb to scale back dealings with threatened that anyone trading Iran’s nuclear programme and Iran. Companies doing with Iran will not do business said firms doing business with business with Iran will be with America. Tehran would be barred from the barred from the United States, Nato member Turkey is United States, as new US sanc- President Donald Trump said dependent on imports for almost tions against Iran took effect on Iranian President Hassan Rowhani (right), with North Korea’s Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho at the on Tuesday. all of its energy needs and Iran is Tuesday. Presidential Palace in Tehran, yesterday. “With regard to our situ- a key supplier of Ankara’s natural The sanctions target Iran’s ation do not be worried at all. gas and oil purchases. While the purchases of US dollars, metals Iran will not be doing business is extremely annoyed by this. We France and Germany, as well as Nobody can do anything,” Turkish refiner Tupras has trading, coal, industrial software with the United States,” Trump are conducting legitimate trade Russia and China. Khamenei said recently, the already cut back on oil shipments and the auto sector and did not tweeted on Tuesday. here,” he said. “And this is European countries, hoping website reported. from Tehran, a complete halt of include Iran’s oil exports, but global Turkey’s biggest oil importer important for us in terms of to persuade Tehran to continue “They can be sure. energy imports would be near oil prices rose on Tuesday in antic- Tupras has cut back purchases of supply security as well.” to respect the deal, have promised There is no doubt about impossible. ipation. US sanctions on Iran’s Iranian crude since May, and ana- Pulling out of the 2015 Iran to try to lessen the blow of sanc- this,” Khamenei was Energy Minister Fatih energy sector are set to be re- lysts say Tupras is likely to stick agreement, Trump has ignored tions and to urge their firms not quoted as saying in com- Donmez told A Haber broadcaster imposed after a 180-day “wind- to lower volumes in coming pleas from the other world to pull out. But that has proven ments that appeared only that he expected Ankara’s talks down period” ending on November months. Donmez described the powers that had co-sponsored difficult: European companies a day after the new US sanc- with Washington on the issue to 4. sanctions as “unilateral”. the deal, including Washington’s have quit Iran, arguing that they tions took effect. yield a positive outcome. “Anyone doing business with “Even European Union (EU) main European allies Britain, cannot risk their US business. US officials have said in “A delegation of ours is in the recent weeks that they aim to United States right now and nego- pressure countries to stop tiations are being held on a series buying oil from Iran in a bid to of matters including the sanctions China, Germany defend Iran business ties force Tehran to halt its nuclear issue,” Donmez told broadcaster and missile programmes and A Haber. “I think a good outcome REUTERS jurisdiction,” the Chinese foreign ministry pull out of a 2015 deal to lift the punitive involvement in regional con- will emerge from this dialogue.” said. measures in return for curbs on Iran’s nuclear flicts in Syria and Iraq. “These A Turkish delegation is vis- BEIJING/BERLIN: China and Germany “China’s commercial cooperation with programme designed to prevent it from are the most biting sanctions iting Washington this week to defended their business ties with Iran Iran is open and transparent, reasonable, fair building an atomic bomb. Iran’s highest ever imposed,” Trump tweeted discuss growing friction between yesterday in the face of President Donald and lawful, not violating any United Nations authority, on Tuesday. the Nato allies, according to Trump’s warning that any companies trading Security Council resolutions,” it added in a European countries, hoping to persuade Separately, Iranian reports on Tuesday, while Wash- with the Islamic Republic would be barred faxed statement to Reuters. “China’s lawful Tehran to continue to respect the deal, have Foreign Minister Mohammad ington said the two countries from the United States. rights should be protected.” promised to try to lessen the blow of sanc- Javad Zarif said yesterday remained at odds on its core The comments from Beijing and Berlin The German government said US sanc- tions and to urge their firms not to pull out. that a US plan to reduce Iran’s demand that Ankara free signalled growing anger from partners of the tions against Iran that have an extra-terri- But that has proved difficult: European com- oil exports to zero will not American evangelical pastor United States, which reimposed strict sanc- torial effect violate international law, and panies have quit Iran, arguing that they succeed, according to the Iran Andrew Brunson. tions against Iran on Tuesday, over its threat Germany expects Washington to consider cannot risk their US business. Among those newspaper. “If the Americans Donmez said Turkey’s long- to penalise businesses from third countries European interests when coming up with that have suspended plans to invest in Iran want to keep this simplistic term supply contract with the that continue to operate there. such sanctions. are France’s oil major Total, its big carmakers and impossible idea in their Islamic Republic was valid until “China has consistently opposed uni- The reimposition of US sanctions fol- PSA and Renault, and their German rival minds they should also know 2026 and Ankara was set to buy lateral sanctions and long-armed lowed Trump’s decision earlier this year to Daimler. its consequences,” Zarif told the 9.5 billion cubic meter of the the Iran newspaper.

Syria’s first lady Hamas says indirect Gaza truce diagnosed with breast cancer talks with Israel advanced REUTERS Israeli town of Sderot, sending AFP residents running for shelter. At GAZA: UN and Egyptian- least two rockets fell in the area DAMASCUS: The wife of mediated talks on a deal to and one person was hurt, Syrian President Bashar Al tamp down tensions between according to emergency Assad has begun treatment Israel and the Gaza Strip are in services. Palestinian officials for early-stage of breast “advanced stages”, a senior then said Israel carried out an cancer, the presidency said. member of the Palestinian air strike in northern Gaza, “Asma Al Assad is enclave’s dominant Islamist causing no injuries. beginning the first stage of Hamas group said yesterday. Gazans launched weekly, treatment for a malignant The remarks were echoed sometimes violent, border pro- tumour in the breast that was by a top Israeli lawmaker, sug- tests against Israel on March 30, discovered at an early stage,” gesting a possible breakthrough their anger exacerbated by a the presidency announced on after four months of confron- grinding Israeli-Egyptian its social media accounts. tations and clashes that stirred blockade and funding cuts by The announcement came mutual threats of war. Hamas’s rival, the Western- with a photo of the first lady Still the border remained backed Palestinian President with trainers, sitting on a tense yesterday. The Israel Mahmoud Abbas. chair in a hospital room with army said militant gunfire The Israeli army has killed an intravenous drip inserted struck an engineering vehicle at least 158 Palestinians, while in her left hand. Asma, whose along the frontier, and that in a Gaza sniper killed an Israeli father is a cardiologist and response a tank fired at a soldier. Israel has lost tracts of whose mother is a diplomat, Hamas post. No injuries were forest and farmland to fires set has two sons and a daughter reported. Shortly after, air raid by incendiary kites and helium with Assad. sirens went off in the southern balloons flown over the frontier. Zambia deports Zimbabwean oppn official AP Emmerson Mnangagwa of a “flowering” of democracy after HARARE: A top Zimbabwean longtime leader Robert Mugabe opposition official fled to stepped down in November Zambia yesterday but was under military pressure. denied asylum and is expected The MDC has denounced to face arrest at home as Mnangagwa’s July 30 election concerns rose over a victory as fraudulent and vowed government crackdown after to challenge it in court this week. last week’s disputed presidential Biti had declared before the election. official election results were Tendai Biti (pictured), Zim- announced Friday that oppo- babwe’s former finance minister sition leader Nelson Chamisa and a leader of the opposition had won, a claim also made by Movement for Democratic Chamisa himself. Change, said he is going to be Biti’s plight follows scenes “In a normal country, deported, according to Dewa of the military opening fire in Chamisa would be sworn in Mavinga of Human Rights the streets of Zimbabwe’s capital right now,” Biti told reporters a Watch. Mavhinga said Biti told a week ago, killing six people, day after the election. him: “It looks like they have and growing opposition claims The Zimbabwe Electoral made a decision to hand us back of harassment. The events Commission has said it is illegal to the junta. We are truly in further challenged assertions by to release results before its own God’s hands.” newly elected President official announcement. 06 ASIA THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 Karunanidhi laid to rest by his mentor’s side

IANS As Karunanidhi’s body on a flower-decked military vehicle began its last journey from Rajaji Hall, tens CHENNAI: DMK patriarch and of thousands of emotionally-charged men and former Tamil Nadu Chief women lined up on both sides of the road to Marina, Minister M Karunanidhi was shouting slogans hailing the departed leader for his buried beside his mentor C N services to the poor and the downtrodden. Annadurai on the sands of Marina beach here yesterday after his party clinched a cortege to the grave. Buglers on the casket. Prime Minister midnight legal battle as sounded the last post and Narendra Modi, Congress Pres- hundreds of thousands of gunners fired a 21-gun salute ident Rahul Gandhi and a galaxy commoners wept, pushed and after the body of the 94-year- of national opposition leaders jostled for space to bid adieu to old five-time Chief Minister was joined the sea of mourners from their leader, causing a stampede lowered at 7pm amid a cre- across Tamil Nadu who swelled that killed two mourners and scendo of slogans. outside Rajaji Hall where the injured many. As Karunanidhi’s body on a body was kept since morning for Supporters gather as a vehicle carrying a glass casket with the body of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam After a two-hour funeral flower-decked military vehicle public homage. (DMK) party president and former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi approaches during the procession covering a distance began its last journey from Rajaji Those who paid last respects funeral procession, in Chennai, yesterday. of less than 3km headed by the Hall, tens of thousands of emo- included Nationalist Congress late leader’s son and DMK tionally-charged men and Party leader Sharad Pawar, Working President M K Stalin women lined up on both sides National Conference President Puducherry Chief Minister V West Bengal Chief Minister broke down and cried incon- wound its way from Rajaji Hall of the road to Marina, shouting Farooq Abdullah, Congress Narayansamy, Karnataka Chief Mamata Banerjee flew into solably at the Marina beach to the Marina shores, the tri- slogans hailing the departed leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, Tel- Minister H D Kumaraswamy and Chennai on Tuesday night and before the body of the patriarch colour wrapped body with his leader for his services to the angana Chief Minister K. Chan- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind visited the Gopalapuram residence was interred. Stalin had wept in trademark black shades and poor and the downtrodden. drashekar Rao, Samajwadi Party Kejriwal. Some of the leaders, to pay her last respects. Stalin the morning too after the DMK yellow stole still in tact was In keeping with his ration- chief Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya including Rahul Gandhi, Naidu, greeted them as the procession won the legal battle for a burial interred in a freshly dug grave alist beliefs, Karunanidhi’s body Janata Dal ledear Tejashwi former Prime Minister H D. Deve reached its destination. place space. with soldiers giving him a state in a sandalwood casket was Yadav, CPI-M General Secretary Gowda, and Trinamool Congress Union Ministers Pon Rad- Police used batons to drive funeral with full military lowered into the earth without Sitaram Yechury, his prede- leader Derek O’Brien joined the top hakrishnan and Ramdas Athawle back tens of thousands of honours. religious rituals. As per his wish, cessor Prakash Karat, Kerala party leaders, including 95-year- were also present. Tamil Nadu mourners thronging the funeral A military band played the wordings — “The person Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, old DMK General Secretary K Fisheries Minister D. Jayakumar of a revered regional politician, “Honouring Those Who Served” who had worked without rest is Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Anbalagan, and members of Karu- represented the AIADMK gov- triggering a stampede that as the casket was taken from the resting here” — were sculpted N Chandrababu Naidu, nanidhi family at the burial site. ernment. Stalin and his sister Selvi reportedly left two devotees dead.

Four militants dead in ongoing Bihar Minister quits over Muzaffarpur horror, defends husband IANS J&K gunfight and will be proved innocent “Manju Verma visited the innocent.The Patna High Court “I demand through you tomorrow,” an unfazed Verma Chief Minister’s residence and is monitoring the CBI probe into (media) to the High Court to PATNA: Bihar Social Welfare told the media. “But I resigned on met Nitish Kumar for over 30 the shocking rape of 34 minor bring out CDR (call details IANS Minister Manju Verma yesterday moral grounds after media reports minutes. After that she resigned,” girls at the Muzaffarpur shelter record) of Brajesh Thakur and resigned over the rape of young of call details revealed that my said the official. Manju Verma home, a horror that has caused make it clear whether my SRINAGAR: Four militants girls at a shelter home in Muzaf- husband had spoken to Brajesh expressed her anger over nationwide outrage. Although husband was the only one who were killed and a para farpur but strongly defended her Thakur 17 times,” she said. repeated demands for her res- Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was talking to him or there were commando of the Indian husband despite his alleged She quit after being asked to ignation by the opposition and earlier defended Manju Verma, other people too.” She said action Army was injured yesterday friendship with a key accused. by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the media and insisted that her he promised at the same time should be taken against all those in an ongoing gunfight in the “My husband was innocent according to an official in the husband Chandrasekhar alias that no one would be spared if whose names figure in the CDR. forests of Rafiabad in Jammu yesterday, he is innocent today Chief Minister’s Office. Chandeshwar Verma was found guilty. and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said. Defence Ministry officials said four militants have been killed in the Dooniwari Hard-line Sri Lankan Buddhist forests. The operation is still going on. A para commando monk sentenced to 6 years was injured in the gunfight AGENCIES and was evacuated to hospital for treatment. “Encounter going on in COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan court yesterday sentenced a hard-line Dooniwari forest area of Police Buddhist monk to six years in prison for contempt of court. Station Dangiwacha Sopore, Galagoda Atte Gnanasara was found guilty of interrupting a report of presence of 5 ter- court hearing in 2016 for military personnel accused of involvement rorists. Wish success to our in the disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda. The monk boys,” state police chief S P is the leader of a Buddhist group accused of instigating attacks on Vaid said on his Twitter page. minority Muslims. The group has denied the allegation. Following specific infor- The monk has accused the journalist of supporting the sepa- mation about the presence of ratist Tamil Tigers, who were defeated in a decades-long civil war. militants in the area, the army In June, the monk was sentenced in a separate case to six months started a cordon and search in prison for harassing and intimidating the journalist’s wife. He operation. The hiding mili- was released on bail pending an appeal. tants fired at the forces, trig- Gnanasara did not attend the court session because he is being gering the encounter, a police treated in a hospital for a kidney illness, said Dilantha Vithana, a Renowned Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam, 63, gestures in a hospital in Dhaka, yesterday. source said. spokesman for the monk’s group. He said lawyers filed an appeal of yesterday’s ruling. Gnanasara was already facing legal action 43 injured in fire Doctors return Bangladesh over several hate attacks against Muslims. at Mumbai plant Bangladesh acquits British citizen MUMBAI: At least 43 persons photographer to police custody held since 2016 cafe attack were injured in a massive fire AP that erupted in Bharat The High Court on Tuesday He was also critical of the DHAKA: A Bangladesh court yesterday acquitted a British man Petroleum Corporation Ltd ordered authorities to take Sha- government of Prime Minister detained without charge for two years on suspicion of involvement (BPCL) refinery here last DHAKA: A well-known photog- hidul Alam to a state-run hos- Sheikh Hasina in a recent in a July 2016 attack on a cafe in Dhaka that killed 22 people, his afternoon, officials said. rapher and activist in Bang- pital for a checkup after the alle- interview with Al Jazeera Tel- lawyer said. Rights group Amnesty International had campaigned The incident took place in ladesh who accused police of gations that he was beaten in evision in which he said she for the release of Hasnat Karim, who was in the cafe at the time the BPCL refinery located at torturing him after his arrest last custody. Alam faces charges of had no credibility and was of the attack for his daughter’s 13th birthday party. Mahul in Chembur, in the weekend returned to police spreading false information using “brute force” to cling to “We are happy that the court accepted the charge sheet and eastern Mumbai suburbs. custody yesterday following a about recent student protests power. dropped the charges against him,” Karim’s lawyer, Sanwar Hossain According to locals and medical examination that that embarrassed the His arrest has been con- Somazder, told Reuters. Somazder said Karim would not be seeking eyewitnesses, the fire, which declared him physically fine. government. demned by Human Rights compensation. “He lost two years from his life that will not come was followed by a loud Watch and Amnesty Interna- back,” he said. Karim was with his family celebrating his daugh- explosion, with thick black tional, which have demanded ter’s birthday when militants attacked, taking 22 hostages, mostly smoke emanating, was visible Bangladesh demands US embassy his immediate release. foreigners, who were killed over 12 hours. Karim became a suspect from several kms away, while A lower court ordered Alam after he agreed to act as a human shield, witnesses said at the the blast was heard in places withdraw criticism over protests held for seven days for police time. An investigation later cleared him of involvement. as far as Powai and Sion. interrogation, but the High A BPCL spokesperson later DHAKA: Bangladesh’s government demanded that the US Court canceled the order and Sri Lanka plans electric fencing said that the fire erupted in the embassy withdraw criticism over its handling of days-long asked the authorities to take compressor shed of a hydroc- student protests in the capital over a fatal traffic accident. him to the hospital. to battle wild elephants racker plant within the plant On Sunday, the US embassy posted a statement on Facebook The director of the Banga- complex after a leakage of an saying youngsters engaging in peaceful protests were exercising bandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical COLOMBO: Sri Lanka yesterday announced plans to substan- oil-water mixture in an their democratic rights and that nothing could justify “brutal University, Brig. Gen. Abdullah- tially extend electric fencing after marauding elephants killed 375 adjoining plant. “The incident, attacks and violence” against young people. Al Harun, said they found no people in the past five years and villagers retaliated by slaugh- which occurred around 2.45 The United Nations said it too was concerned about vio- reason to hospitalise Alam. tering nearly 1,200 of the beasts. The government said the toll p.m and the resultant raging lence in the streets and called for calm. Information Minister The protests, set off by the marked a clear escalation of the human-elephant conflict and fire, was initially handled by Hasanul Hoque Inu said police had acted with restraint and that deaths of two students killed by urgent steps were needed to protect both people and wildlife. the BPCL’s inhouse firefighters. both the United States and the United Nations had overstepped speeding buses, grew last week Government spokesman Gayantha Karunathilaka said author- The affected plant has been the line with their criticism. to tens of thousands of people, ities would begin constructing 2,651km of new electric fencing to shut down, though other oper- “We urge to withdraw this statement. This is discourteous,” becoming a major embar- keep elephants away from villages bordering wildlife reserves. The ations in the complex are func- Hoque said of the U.S. statement, adding the government would rassment for Hasina’s gov- cabinet also approved a plan to upgrade the existing 4,349km of tioning normally,” the spokes- write to the embassy and the United Nations to register its protest. ernment, which faces a general electric fences — which repel elephants but do not seriously hurt person said. election later this year. them — and ensure better maintenance. THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 ASIA 07 Pakistan to beef up Afghan border security BLOOMBERG than a decade. The army, which sour in the past year. Afghan frequently used by militants and call after his victory that he has 661,000 regular and para- President Ashraf Ghani has said drug traffickers, of which 18 can would visit Kabul at an unspec- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will add military troops, have previously Pakistan is waging an “unde- be accessed by vehicles, ified time. as many as 60,000 troops to Forty percent of the been more focused on the coun- clared war of aggression” against according to a report by the “If there is peace in Afghan- boost its patrols along its try’s eastern border with arch- his nation and has threatened Afghanistan Analysts Network istan, there will be peace in disputed border with Afghan- troops have already rival neighbour India, with which armed confrontation over the research group in October. Pakistan,” said Khan in a tele- istan in an effort to curb the flow been recruited in it’s fought three wars against fence construction across the “It may not stop every ter- vised victory speech from of insurgents passing between the exercise, which since British India’s partition in disputed Durand Line, which rorist, but it will deter them,” said Islamabad last month. the two nations, according to 1947. The two continue to contest divided the largely ethnic Ikram Sehgal, a former military However, there are questions military officials familiar with the is expected to take the disputed region of Kashmir. Pashtun communities in the officer and chairman of Pathfinder as to how much influence he will matter. two years and about Pakistan has come under region during British colonial Group, Pakistan’s largest private have over foreign policy, which Forty percent of the troops 13 percent of a fence increasing pressure to act against rule. security company. “If you are has long been the domain of the have already been recruited in planned along the the Afghan Taliban and the affil- Pakistani officials have said serious about no encroachment, military. Pakistan’s generals are the exercise, which is expected iated Haqqani network since the fence across the moun- this is necessary.” accused of supporting the Afghan to take two years, the officials 1,456 mile-long President Donald Trump accused tainous border is needed to stop However, the AAN report Taliban to counter its fears of said, asking not to be identified disputed border has Islamabad of allowing them safe the flow of militants crossing into said the Taliban can move with Indian encirclement and so they could discuss sensitive also been completed: haven. both countries. ease between the two countries influence in Afghanistan. troop movements. Officials In January, Trump sus- Islamabad has often blamed in the often lawless border lands Pakistan’s forces have directly About 13 percent of a fence pended military aid to the Afghan nationals and refugees and are usually waved through ruled the nation for almost half of planned along the 1,456 mile- nuclear-armed nation and for bombings and attacks in by Pakistan security forces. Paki- its 71-year history and has defined long disputed border has also which have been beefed-up in accused Pakistan of giving “lies Pakistan. More than 2 million stan’s military has long denied the nation’s role in world affairs been completed, they said. The recent years after widespread and deceit” in return for years of refugees live in Pakistan and the supporting militant groups. for decades. It continues to assert armed force’s media department insecurity wracked the country US funding. government has said those After winning last month’s its authority on the civilian gov- didn’t respond to a request for following the US invasion of Both Pakistan and Afghan- camps are breeding grounds for national election, incoming ernment and the run-up to the comment. Afghanistan. istan have denounced the other insurgency. Prime Minister Imran Khan election this year was tarred by The move will consolidate Domestic terror-related vio- for harbouring insurgents, The border is porous and has promised to work for peace in widespread allegations of military Pakistan’s border operations, lence is now at its lowest in more prompting relations to drastically 235 crossing points, some Afghanistan and told Ghani in a manipulation.

Pakistan oppn parties Roadside bomb leaves 8 dead protest ‘electoral fraud’ in Afghanistan

ANATOLIA AFP The PML(N) President Shehbaz Sharif, who is opposi- KARACHI: Hundreds of parlia- tion’s joint candidate for the MAZAR-I-SHARIF: Eight mentarians and supporters of an prime minister, could not fly to civilians, including women 11-party grand opposition the capital from northeastern and children, were killed in alliance yesterday staged a sit-in Lahore city due to bad weather, northern Afghanistan outside the election commission the party’s spokeswoman Mar- yesterday when a roadside headquarters in Islamabad. riyum Aurangzeb said. bomb apparently targeting The opposition alliance Contingents of anti-riot security forces ripped through named as “Pakistan alliance for police and paramilitary troops the vehicle in which they were free and fair elections” has lined the road as former Prime travelling, officials said. already rejected the results of Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Another six people were July 25 election results as MMA president Maulana Fazl- wounded in the early “rigged” and “manipulated” ur-Rehman, former opposition morning blast in Sholgara dis- vowing to continue the protest leader Syed Khursheeed Shah trict in Balkh province, Abdul across the country. and PML-N chairman Raja Zafar Pakistan opposition leader Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman (centre) addressing protesters outside the Razaq Qaderi, deputy pro- “We don’t accept rigged elec- ul Haq marched towards the election commission office against the alleged election rigging, in Islamabad, yesterday. vincial police chief, said. tions,” “Down with rigged elec- election commission. “They were travelling tions” and “Fake elections are Not only the opposition parties “July 25 elections were the the chief election commissioner “We all reject this fake towards the centre of the dis- unacceptable” were among but several international media worst elections in the country’s failed to conduct free and fair mandate because it has not been trict when their vehicle was slogans chanted by protesters outlets, and observers like history. The people of Pakistan elections, therefore, “he should given by the people of Pakistan,” hit,” he said, adding four belonging to Pakistan Muslim European Union Observers have rejected the rigging and resign from his office”. Iqbal charged in a thinly-veiled children were among the league-Nawaz (PML-N) of the Mission, found “irregularities” in manipulation,” Maulana Fazl, “The opposition parties have reference to the country’s pow- dead. three-time premier Nawaz pre and post elections process, who lost elections on two con- jointly secured 25 million votes, erful army. District governor Amir Sharif, Pakistan People’s party including non-provision of “level- stituencies, said while addressing which are way higher than PTI’s The opposition parties have Mohammad Weqar con- (PPP) of the slain Prime Minister playing field to all participants”. the protesters. (over 15 million) votes”, Ahsan announced to hold more protest firmed the incident, saying Benazir Bhutto, five-party reli- The election commission, Demanding the formation of Iqbal, a newly-elected parlia- demonstrations outside the pro- the bomb was planted by mil- gious alliance Muttehida Majlis however, rejects the allegations a special commission to probe mentarian, and former interior vincial election commission itants to hit Afghan security Amal (MMA), and other parties. as “baseless.” into rigging allegations, he said minister, said. headquarters today. forces. There was no immediate claim of responsibility but the Taliban often use improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to Australian state faces drought Pakistani provinces reach target vehicles carrying foreign and Afghan forces and AP Primary Industries Minister The state government yes- consensus on law reforms government officials. Niall Blair said farmers were terday also lifted the number of INTERNEWS CANBERRA: Australia’s most enduring one of the driest kangaroos that farmers are roadmap processes. Officials Pop superstar Pink populous state was declared Southern Hemisphere winters allowed to shoot and reduced from Sindh confirmed their entirely in drought yesterday on record. bureaucratic red tape facing ISLAMABAD: The first inter- roadmap would be completed cancels Sydney show and struggling farmers were “This is tough. There isn’t a land holders applying for per- province consensus on the rule by the end of this year. AP given new authority to shoot person in the state that isn’t mission to shoot. of law reforms has been Punjab Home Minister kangaroos that compete with hoping to see some rain for our The requirement to tag dead achieved at a meeting convened Shaukat Javed said that livestock for sparse pasture farmers and regional commu- kangaroos to keep a tally of the by the United Nations Office for improving the rule of law was SYDNEY: Pop superstar Pink during the most intense dry spell nities,” Blair said in a statement. number shot across the state Crime and Drugs (UNODC) and not only about convicting crim- yesterday postponed a fourth in more than 50 years. Farm reservoirs have dried had been dispensed with. the British High Commission in inals; it was also about building Sydney show but vowed to be Much of Australia’s up and crops are failing. “Many farmers are taking Bhurban on Wednesday. confidence among the citizens back on stage on Saturday southeast is struggling with State and federal govern- livestock off their paddocks, According to UNODC, key that the state could provide following a stomach virus. drought. But the drought condi- ments are providing financial only to then see kangaroos executives and members of the justice, thereby picking up on Her “Beautiful Trauma” tions in New South Wales state help, but not enough for many move in and take whatever is judiciary and those of civil a common interest in all pro- world tour’s first concert in this year have been the driest farmers. left,” Blair said. society from Punjab, Sindh, vincial roadmaps. Sydney was scheduled for last and most widespread since With dry conditions forecast “If we don’t manage this sit- Balochistan and Khyber Javed recommended that a Friday, but she canceled that 1965. to continue for the next three uation, we will start to see tens Pakhtunkhwa agreed on the list of rule of law priorities show on doctor’s orders. The state government said months, farmers had to decide of thousands of kangaroos importance of the rule of law should be presented to the new The 38-year-old battled that 100 percent of New South whether to continue the starving and suffering, ulti- roadmap implementation plans administration, and that the through a Saturday night Wales’ land area of more than expensive and laborious task of mately leading to a major to deliver better justice out- federal government should play show. 800,000 sq km was now in hand-feeding cattle and sheep animal welfare crisis,” the min- comes for all citizens. a coordinating role at the Promoter Live Nation said drought. or sell their livestock. ister added. Members of the police, national level. Pink was admitted to a hos- forensics, prosecutions, parole He pointed out that Punjab, pital on Sunday suffering and probation departments as like other provinces, had intro- from dehydration and was well as judicial officials from duced some path-breaking discharged. But she was read- Balochistan, KP and Punjab reforms in the past few months mitted and diagnosed with a emphasised the value of strong which he hoped would improve gastric virus hours before her cross-institutional engagement the citizens’ experience of the Monday concert was due to in securing buy-in to the justice system. begin.

China waives work permits for Taiwan nationals

AP Taiwanese with treatment equal Portuguese colonies that to that of Chinese in studying, reverted to Chinese rule late last BEIJING: Beijing said it has starting businesses and century. China is also anxious to eliminated the need for employment, said the win over young Hong Kongers. Taiwanese citizens to apply for spokesman for the Cabinet’s China hopes such measures permission to work in China, in Taiwan Affairs Office, Ma will undercut support for the its latest effort to woo the Xiaoguang. self-governing Taiwan’s Pres- island’s skilled younger workers The elimination of work ident Tsai Ing-wen, whom amid a diplomatic freeze. permits was also extended to Beijing loathes for her refusal to The move is part of a residents of Hong Kong and endorse the notion that Taiwan A road dividing two dry farm paddocks in the drought-hit area of Quirindi, in New South Wales. package that aims to provide Macau, former British and is a part of China. 08 VIEWS THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 Palestinian-American candidate ESTABLISHED IN 1996 is source of West Bank pride CHAIRMAN SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI [email protected] MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH ACTING MANAGING EDITOR AP MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED [email protected] he Michigan primary victory of Rashida Tlaib, a Pales- DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR tinian-American who is MOHAMMED OSMAN ALI expected to become the first TMuslim woman to serve in the US [email protected] Congress, triggered an outpouring of joy in her ancestral village yesterday. Relatives in Beit Our Al Foqa, where Tlaib’s mother was born, greeted the news with a mixture of pride and hope that she will take on a EDITORIAL US administration widely seen as hostile to the Palestinian cause. “It’s a great honour for this small town. It’s a great honour for the Pales- Qatar stands vindicated tinian people to have Rashida in the Congress,” said Mohammed Tlaib, the ecently, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia kicked up village’s former mayor and a distant another explosive international diplomatic row with relative. “For sure she will serve Pal- why she disrupted then-presidential December to recognize Jerusalem as RCanada accusing the latter of interference in Saudi estine, for sure she will serve the candidate Trump, she described Israel’s capital. internal affairs. On Monday, Riyadh announced it would interests of her nation. She is deeply herself as an “American, parent, The Palestinians, who seek the suspend trade with Canada, ordered the expulsion of the rooted here.” Muslim, Arab-American, and woman.” West Bank, east Jerusalem and the Canadian ambassador and withdrew its ambassador in Rashida Tlaib, a former state law- In western Michigan, US Rep. Gaza Strip for an independent state, Ottawa. The Kingdom also ordered the withdrawal of 12,000 maker, defeated five other candidates Justin Amash, a Republican, is the son see Trump as unfairly biased toward Saudi citizens pursuing their studies at Canadian univer- to win the Democratic nomination in of a Palestinian refugee father and Israel. They have cut off most contacts sities saying “the Saudi students and their tuitions will be her Michigan district in Tuesday’s syrian immigrant mother. He is with the Trump administration and moved to study programmes in other countries with similar primary. She will run unopposed, Christian. pre-emptively rejected a peace plan education systems, such as the United Kingdom”. setting her up to take the spot held In the West Bank, family members expected to be unveiled by the White The reason for the row was Canada condemning the since 1965 by John Conyers, who were jubilant as news of Rashida House in the near future. arrest of a number of Saudi civil-society activists, including stepped down in December citing Tlaib’s victory came in early The Tlaib family home in the Samar Badawi, the sister of jailed blogger Raif Badawi. health reasons amid charges of sexual Wednesday. Relatives served baklawa, West Bank is located near Road 443, Tweets from Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freland harassment. a sweet pastry, and grapes, figs and an Israeli highway cutting through and Foreign Ministry itself championed human rights. Tlaib, 42, is the eldest of 14 cactus fruits from their garden to vis- the territory that is largely off limits This is not the first time that Riyadh had a diplomatic children born itors celebrating her win. to Palestinian motorists. The home spat with western countries. It had earlier recalled its ambas- to Palestinian Tlaib’s uncle and aunt were is near a towering military check- sador from Germany for consultations over comments the immigrants speaking on an iPad with her mother, point, and relatives said that like German foreign minister made about a political crisis in in Detroit. On Fatima, back in Michigan. many Palestinians, they are unable Lebanon. It had also recalled its ambassador from Stockholm her website, “Thank God. Thank God,” her to build on their property because and stopped issuing business she advo- mother said. “This is for the Arabs and Israel will not give them a con- visas to Swedes in 2015 following “It’s a great cates pro- Muslims all over the world.” struction permit. criticism of its human rights honour for this gressive posi- She said her daughter detests Rashida Tlaib’s uncle Bassam, 54, record. small town. It’s a tions asso- Trump and that “God willing” she will said the family always believed she Exactly 425 days ago, the great honour for ciated with defeat him and become the next US had a bright future and has high hopes Qatar, under quartet of countries led by Saudi the Bernie president. “She stood up to him during for her career in Washington. its wise and Arabia imposed the opprobrious the Palestinian Sanders wing his campaign. God willing, she will do “She told the family that she wants far-sighted siege on Qatar. Since June 5, people to have of the Demo- it again and win.” to run for election to defend human 2017, the country kept its stance cratic Party, The first visitor was Mohammed rights, women rights, immigrant rights leadership, has Rashida in the saying the sovereignty of Qatar Congress,” said such as uni- Tlaib, the former mayor, who pre- and the Palestinian rights,” he said, been successful is a red line, which nobody will versal health dicted his 5-year-old daughter, Juman, adding that the Democrats are much in convincing the be allowed to cross and the Mohammed Tlaib, care, a higher will grow up to be like her famous better for the Palestinians than the countries across blockade was imposed to force the village’s minimum American relative. “Look at her. She is Republicans. “There is a space in the Qatar surrender to their 13 former mayor and wage, envi- beautiful, smart and strong like her. Democratic party to defend Pales- the world of its demands which Qatar strongly ronmental From now on, I will name her tinian issues” he said stance and the believe violate its sovereignty. a distant relative. protection Rashida,” he said. Her aunt, Fadwa Tlaib, who was values it holds Till today the quartet never and The family’s story is typical of visiting from Jordan, described her accepted this fact and have kept affordable many Palestinians, with relatives scat- niece as a strong advocate for the high such, as on levelling unfounded and university tuition. tered across the West Bank, Jordan weak. “She hates to see anyone take respect to other baseless allegations against As a state lawmaker, she sought to and the United States. Mohammed the rights of others. She supports nations and its Qatar. Qatar, under its wise and defend Detroit’s poor, taking on refin- Tlaib said some 50 people from the human rights, women’s rights. She policy of non- far-sighted leadership, has been eries and a billionaire trucking small village have immigrated to the empowered girls in the family,” she successful in convincing the magnate who she accused of polluting US and now have children in schools said. She said that Rashida Tlaib is interference in countries across the world of its city neighborhoods. On the campaign and universities in America. Relatives part of a new, more powerful and the sovereignty of stance and the values it holds trail, she criticized the influence of said Tlaib’s late father was from east politically involved generation of Pal- other countries. high, such as respect to other “big money” on politics and took aim Jerusalem. estinian-Americans who are better nations and its policy of non- at President Donald Trump, whom she “They are Americans, like other educated and integrated than their interference in the sovereignty famously heckled in 2016 while he Americans, and have deep roots here. immigrant parents. of other countries. was delivering a speech in Detroit. So we expect them to serve their “Our kids are having better oppor- No wonder, two other Gulf countries, the Untied Arab While noting her Palestinian her- occupied and embattled country tunities, better educations, here and in Emirates and Bahrain, who are members of the blockading itage, her website makes no mention there,” he said. the U.S., and they have a much quartet, were quick to rally behind Saudi Arabia in the latest of her views on the Israeli-Palestinian Trump is widely loathed by the brighter and more influential future,” political row, accusing Canada of attempting to undermine conflict. In a 2016 op-ed explaining Palestinians following his decision last she said. the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia. This is enough proof of double standards they pursue. When they unleashed the unjust siege against Qatar by closing the land borders, air and water ways, expelling cit- Can two warring leaders cooperate in South Sudan? izens, students, businessmen and taking over their busi- nesses and livestock, dividing families and even expelling The Washington Post deal collapsed in a frenzy of violence in in 2013 and 2016, Kiir “violently patients undergoing treatment in different hospital, they 2016. On July 13, the United Nations expelled” Machar when he was thought that they can obliterate Qatar in a few days. But Security Council imposed an arms bidding for power. “Both events led to Qatar proved them utterly wrong and turned a bane into a outh Sudan’s tortured history embargo, a necessary step to restrain large-scale atrocities,” Boswell said. boon. Qatar always respect the sovereignty of fellow coun- as an independent nation since the warring sides, though it would have “This peace deal sets up the exact tries and never interferes in any country’s internal affairs. 2011 is cause for near-despair. been better a few years earlier, and will same scenario for the third time. Now, yet again, Qatar stands vindicated. Its leaders have repeatedly be worth something only if enforced. When it fails, it fails explosively.” Sgone to war against each other, dis- The new agreement seems flimsy. Nor does it bode well that this deal placing nearly 2 million people inter- Kiir will remain in power and appears was essentially negotiated behind nally and 2.5 million beyond its to have simply sliced and diced South closed doors in Khartoum, under QUOTE OF THE DAY borders, leaving more than 5 million in Sudan’s government into more tiny Sudanese President Omar Hassan al- need of food aid and subjecting the pieces to placate his rival. The Bashir, while omitting South Sudan’s We import nearly 9.5 population to the most horrific abuse agreement creates a transition period civil society, which has flourished billion cubic metres and violence. Now, President Salva during which Machar will again despite the hardships. The United of gas per year from Kiir and rival leader Riek Machar have become first vice president; the gov- States played a key role in South Iran. We do not have signed yet another peace agreement. It ernment will include 20 ministers Sudan’s independence but is now is easy to be pessimistic. But they, and from Kiir’s party, nine from Machar’s watching from a distance. The last the option of leaving outside leaders, must do everything and six from other groups; parliament White House statement on the conflict, Turkish citizens without possible to make this one stick. Their will be expanded from 400 seats to from July 22, before the new deal was electricity or in the cold. track record is miserable, but another 550, including 338 from Kiir’s group signed, warned that the United States Therefore, our trade will failure will deepen the suffering. and 128 from Machar’s, and the would not guarantee any agreement, continue according to Machar was Kiir’s deputy when remainder from others. The document nor support UN funding for a transi- civil war first broke out in 2013. They says that decision-making in the pres- tional government, “in the absence of the contract. came to a peace agreement in 2015 that idency should be “in the spirit of col- a sustained, demonstrated com- deteriorated into new fighting the fol- legial collaboration” but that is hard to mitment to peace, inclusivity, financial Fatih Donmez lowing year. Cease-fires have often dis- imagine after so much blood has been accountability and good governance.” Turkish Energy Minister solved within hours. Machar fled the spilled. Analyst Alan Boswell told the None of that has been exhibited by country to South Africa after the last the Associated Press that twice before, these two warring rivals so far. THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 OPINION 09 What next for Zimbabwe’s opposition?

imbabwe’s highly anticipated deeply flawed the opposition also 2017, the anti-Mugabe factions in patronage, fear and opposition’s first post-Mugabe and post- missed a few opportunities to broaden ZANU-PF capitalised on citizen absence in rural areas. Dominant Tsvangirai election just ended. their support beyond urban areas. engagement calling for a march that parties like ZANU-PF, South The election was very close A divided opposition cannot unseat eventually forced Mugabe to sign the Africa’s African National Congress Zand tightly fought between the ruling a dominant incumbent party in Africa resignation papers. The leaders of (ANC), Tanzania’s Cha Cha Map- party and the opposition. The pre- or elsewhere. The leading opposition, these movements including Fadzayi induzi (CCM) have deep-rooted ties election environment was largely the Movement for Democratic Change Mahere and Pastor Evan who both ran in rural areas that give them an CHIPO DENDERE peaceful, however, at least six died (MDC) had successfully created a coa- as independent candidates in the edge at election time. To win in AL JAZEERA after the military opened fire on lition in 2017 to unite the different election would have been powerful rural areas, the opposition will opposition supporters after the party factions. However, immediately allies for the MDC. need to build a similar support election. The incumbent, Emmerson following Morgan Tsvangirai’s death, Where the MDC struggled to raise base. Fortunately for opposition Mnangagwa of ZANU-PF narrowly Nelson Chamisa’s controversial money, the young independents used parties, the changing demographics fended off a runoff by securing 50.8 ascension to the party presidency innovative ways to raise sizeable in Zimbabwe are such that in five percent of the vote. The ruling party caused another split with Vice Pres- funds for their campaigns. Where the years the majority of rural voters ZANU-PF regained a super majority in ident Thokozani Khupe. Sexist attacks MDC struggled with creating a single will be youthful. Young voters do parliament by winning 145 of the 210 against the female led Khupe faction viable narrative, the independent not have the same loyalties to the elected seats to the opposition’s 65. and Khupe’s unwillingness to re- candidates ran exciting campaigns. In ruling party and they have more The results show that Zimbabwe is engage with the coalition killed any opposition strongholds like Harare, access to technology and infor- deeply divided between the rural and possibility for a united opposition. voter turnout was much lower than mation. Unlike their parents and urban constituencies. In Harare and In the crucial Matabeleland anticipated and the opposition lost grandparents, they are well aware Bulawayo, the ruling party only region, the Khupe and Chamisa fac- almost 20 percent of the vote to of the changes in the world and managed to win a combined two seats. tions split opposition votes among ZANU-PF. An additional 200,000 they will likely expect more than a Although opposition candidates for themselves providing ZANU-PF with votes could have given MDC’s bag of rice from politicians. parliament failed to win seats in the an easy win in an otherwise anti- Chamisa a comfortable win in the The opposition must not forget rural areas, Nelson Chamisa did sur- establishment region. A united MDC presidential race. However, the oppo- that they won in urban areas as prisingly well in strong ZANU-PF bases would have won 12 additional parlia- sition prioritised party procedure and they continue their fight against the Zimbabwe’s opposition like Masvingo and Mashonaland West. mentary seats. For example in some outdated rules that made it dif- election outcome. The MDC- has a lot of work The day after the election was Gwanda North, ZANU-PF gained ficult for the independents to run Alliance has a new opportunity to silent. Opposition supporters in major 4,419 votes to MDC-A’s 3,300, but a under the MDC Alliance (MDC-A). correct their past mistakes that saw ahead of them. cities are dejected. A few are holding united opposition would have won Going forward, the opposition will them lose support among some Chamisa managed in a out hope that Nelson Chamisa will with 5,219. In Mutasa North, ZANU-PF need to woo all anti-establishment urbanites who were frustrated with short space of time to successfully challenge the ZANU-PF won with 11,913 votes, but a combined parties to unite under one roof for the poor service delivery by the rebuild a fragmented win in court. Although local and inter- opposition would have received 2023 election. councils. In absence of a free and national observers alike have 12,347. In Mutare North, ZANU-PF The opposition did well by holding fair state media, the opposition opposition, but also acknowledged that the election envi- won with 6,511 votes while a united rallies in rural areas where support must embrace new technologies. missed some critical ronment was biased in favour of a opposition would have gained 7,482. for ZANU-PF is high, but their mes- Emmerson Mnangagwa has done a opportunities to guard well-endowed incumbent, most have A united opposition alliance would saging was not tailored for the rural better job with engaging voters on against a deeply accepted the results and are have won even more votes at the voter. While it is true that every Zim- social media than the opposition’s reportedly urging the opposition to do presidential level. babwean, particularly those in rural Nelson Chamisa. flawed electoral the same. The pre-election process The MDC coalition failed to build areas, are hurting under the financial Zimbabwe’s opposition has a lot system. Going forward, was flawed, but these forms of rig- bridges with the other 22 presidential crisis, their needs are not homoge- of work ahead of them. Chamisa the opposition must gingand election manipulation are a candidates and independent candi- neous. While urban voters are frus- managed in a short space of time to unite and create a lot harder to prove in court. dates running for legislative and local trated by poor service delivery of rebuild a fragmented opposition, Thus, the opposition must now seats. Beginning in 2016, citizen move- water and electricity, rural voters are but also missed some critical oppor- brand that resonates decide on how to engage in a system ments such as #thisflag and #tajamuka suffering from the effects of climate tunities to guard against a deeply with both urban and that was not designed to see an which successfully organised a series change and are still to receive basic flawed electoral system. Going rural voters. incumbent lose and to address their of shutdowns and protests against the services like running water and elec- forward, the opposition must unite internal challenges that also cost them government primed Zimbabweans for tricity. It is not that rural voters do not and create a brand that resonates this election. While the election was political participation. In November want advanced technology and a with both urban and rural voters. functioning rail system, it is simply that they want to be able to provide the basics for their families and improve on agriculture, get electricity and modern toilet and waste treatment systems first. The majority of Zimbabwe’s rural areas do not have D-RING ROAD hospitals and the children have POST BOX: 3488 limited access to education. ZANU-PF DOHA - QATAR has failed rural voters perhaps more [email protected] than urban voters, but the opposition must show rural voters that they understand their needs and have pol- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE icies targeted at addressing their TEL: 4455 7741 / 767 unique concerns. FAX: +974 4455 7758 Without Morgan Tsvangirayi’s name recognition in rural areas, the MANAGING EDITOR opposition will need to spend more TEL: 4462 7505 time engaging voters strategically. 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Two alleged bomb Indonesia quake couriers dead in Philippine shootout

deaths top 130; aid AP

MANILA: Philippine troops effort intensifies killed two bomb couriers at an army checkpoint yesterday before the AP The quake was the suspected militants could second in a week detonate the explosives in a BANGSAL, INDONESIA: Aid to hit Lombok. A crowded area in the restive began reaching isolated areas of magnitude 6.4 south, military officials said. the Indonesian island struggling One of the two local mil- after a powerful earthquake that earthquake on July itants opened fire at soldiers killed more than 130 people as 29 killed 16 people who flagged them down at a rescuers intensified efforts and cracked and checkpoint, sparking a brief yesterday to find those buried in gunbattle in M’lang town in the rubble. weakened many North Cotabato province, said The national disaster agency structures, amplifying Brig. Cirilito Sobejana. stood by its latest death toll of the damage that Troops have been alerted 131 from Sunday’s quake despite to brace for possible retali- occurred in Sunday’s A baby is examined by a doctor in an ambulance at Kekait in the quake-hit Lombok, Indonesia, yesterday. other government agencies ation by militants. Police including the military reporting quake. defused a bomb made from much higher figures. had received only a basket with have been sleeping in makeshift killed 16 people and cracked a 60mm mortar round that The governor of the volunteers and rescue personnel three noodle packets, five eggs shelters or out in the open. and weakened many struc- was carried by the two sus- province that includes Lombok erected more temporary shelters and a small ration of water. At a collapsed mosque in tures, amplifying the damage pects along with a pistol and where the quake was centered, for the tens of thousands left “My house was flattened. We Bangsal district, emergency that occurred in Sunday’s a cellphone, which was to be the military, the national search homeless on Lombok by the are all frustrated to live like this workers in orange uniforms quake. used to remotely detonate the and rescue agency and regent magnitude 7.0 quake. - in a tent without certainty. removed a woman’s body Like its famous neighbor explosive, Sobejana said. of North Lombok issued dif- Water, which has been in Where should we go if we have from the ruins yesterday Bali, Lombok is known for “They’re running low on ferent death tolls that ranged short supply due to a prolonged no house anymore, nowhere to morning. A green and yellow beaches, mountains and a lush logistics and ammunition and from 226 to 381. dry spell on the island, as well as live?” said the mother of 15- and dome rested on the pile of interior. Hotels and other cannot fight our troops face- But disaster agency food and medical supplies were 9-year-old girls. rubble, the only part of the buildings in both locations are to-face so they’re resorting to spokesman Sutopo Purwo being distributed from trucks. “I don’t know how to rebuild structure still intact. not allowed to exceed the height these IED emplacements to Nugroho said in a statement the The military said it sent five on my own. We’re all relying on Authorities said all the of coconut trees. cause a public alarm and send information from those sources planes carrying food, medicine, the government to help. I do tourists who wanted to be evac- Indonesia is prone to earth- the message that they still was incomplete and hadn’t been blankets, field tents and water hope the government can help,” uated from three outlying quakes because of its location on exist,” Sobejana said. cross-checked for duplication. tankers. she said. vacation islands due to power the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of vol- He has said several times that the Still, government assistance Nearly 1,500 people have blackouts and damage to hotels canoes and fault lines in the Flights cancelled number of deaths will increase. was barely a trickle in the west been hospitalized with serious had left by boat, some 5,000 Pacific Basin. In December 2004, An interagency meeting will be Lombok village of Kekait where injuries and more than 156,000 people in all. a massive magnitude 9.1 earth- as typhoon heads held Thursday to compare infor- Zulas Triani, an elementary have been displaced due to the The quake was the second in quake off Sumatra triggered a mation, Nugroho said. school teacher who was sharing extensive damage to thousands a week to hit Lombok. A mag- tsunami that killed 230,000 toward Tokyo As the aid effort stepped up, a tent with 30 others, said they of homes. Thousands of people nitude 6.4 earthquake on July 29 people in a dozen countries. TOKYO: Rain is lashing Tokyo and dozens of flights have been canceled as a typhoon heads toward the Japanese capital. Vietnam deputy minister Typhoon Shanshan is packing maximum sustained winds of fired over fugitive spy links 125kph and gusts of up to 180kph. The brunt of the storm is AFP broke the rules in allowing Vu forecast to hit Tokyo and sur- to travel overseas and was rounding areas overnight HANOI: Vietnam fired a stripped of his title. before moving up the Pacific deputy minister of public “The Prime Minister imple- coast to northeastern Japan security yesterday for allegedly ments the disciplinary action today. According to Japanese aiding a fugitive spy, as by dismissing... Bui Van Thanh,” broadcaster NHK, more than communist officials extend a statement on the govern- 130 flights in and out of their unprecedented anti- ment’s website said. His rank Tokyo’s two main airports corruption drive to the was lowered from lieutenant have been canceled. powerful security sector. general to colonel, the The one-party state has statement added. Boys rescued jailed former officials -- mostly Thanh was also accused of linked to the state oil sector -- illegally signing documents from cave get along with dozens of bankers approving the sale of state and businessmen as part of a properties, according to an Thai citizenship widespread campaign to weed earlier official statement. out graft in one of Asia’s most The dismissal comes as MAE SAI, THAILAND: Three corrupt countries. the government launches a young soccer players who The vast and opaque Min- major restructuring of MPS, were trapped with other team istry of Public Security (MPS), with hundreds of departments members for almost three one of the country’s most pow- to be scrapped in a bid to turn weeks in a cave in northern Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak (centre), arrives in a court in Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. erful and protected institutions, the sprawling ministry into a Thailand have been granted has largely been unscathed in “lean and effective machine”, Thai citizenship, along with the campaign which critics say state media reported this their 25-year-old coach. Najib pleads not guilty to new charges also aims to sideline political week. All four had been AP foes. Vietnam’s vast police stateless, and their lack of cit- guilty last month to abuse of yesterday was heard by a new But the government said an force — both uniformed and izenship deprived them of power and three counts of judge after the previous judge, MPS deputy minister Bui Van plainclothes — and parts of some basic benefits and KUALA LUMPUR: Former criminal breach of trust. who is the brother of a senior Thanh was dismissed and had the cybersecurity and intel- rights, including the ability to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib All of the charges against official in Najib’s Malay party, was his rank demoted for “serious ligence units fall under the travel outside of Chiang Rai, Razak pleaded not guilty him involve the transfer of transferred to another court. violations in his work” after he MPS umbrella, though the northern province where yesterday to three new money- $10.3m into his bank accounts Najib’s lawyer Muhammad aided a fugitive spy, Phan Van staffing numbers are not they live. The area is home to laundering charges related to the from SRC International, a Shafee Abdullah questioned why Anh Vu, to travel abroad. made public. ethnic minorities with roots alleged multibillion-dollar looting former unit of the 1MDB fund the previous judge was suddenly Vu, a former property Earlier this year, several in neighboring Myanmar. of a state investment fund that led that international investigators transferred out even though magnate who also worked for high-ranking MPS officers were to his stunning electoral defeat say was looted of billions by there were no applications to MPS, was arrested in Singapore arrested for running a massive Germany arrests three months ago. Najib’s associates. remove him. Prosecutors said in January carrying two pass- online gambling ring, including Dressed in a grey suit, Najib Abuse of power and breach the transfer of judges was a ports — one fake, one real — the official in charge of policing man accused of was calm and spoke softly as he of trust carry a maximum normal procedure. and sent back to Vietnam to internet betting. entered his plea in the High Court. penalty of 20 years in prison for The court will resume face trial. He was jailed for Vietnam’s anti-corruption spying for Jordan He has previously accused Malay- each count. Each money-laun- tomorrow to hear a bid by nine years last month for campaign, waged by a conserv- sia’s new government of seeking dering count carries a penalty Shafee for a gag order to bar the leaking state secrets, though ative leadership in charge since BERLIN: German authorities political vengeance and vowed of up to 15 years in prison and a media from reporting on the officials have not detailed his 2016, has stunned a public say they have arrested a to clear his name in his trial. fine of not less than five times merits of the case. The judge is crimes, citing national security. unused to seeing powerful German man who is accused Najib, 65, had pleaded not the sum laundered. His case expected to set trial dates then. The government said Thanh figures publicly punished. of spying on a mosque for Jordan. Federal prosecutors said the 33-year-old, identified only as Alexander B. because Ukrainian hunger striker Sentsov says ‘end is near’ of German privacy rules, was arrested on Tuesday. They didn’t specify where. AFP “Things aren’t just bad, Dinze on Tuesday said that the transportable to a hospital in his to Putin to pardon her son but The prosecutors alleged they’re catastrophically bad,” prisoner has lost 30 kilograms home region as he might not supporters are losing hope that in a statement issued yes- MOSCOW: Ukrainian film- Kaplan wrote. “He wrote that from his original weight of 100 arrive alive. he will ever be released. terday that the suspect maker Oleg Sentsov is in a “cata- the end is near — and he wasn’t kilograms, his heart rate has The 42-year-old is serving According to Kiev’s esti- worked in 2016 for a Jor- strophically bad” state and could talking about his release,” she slowed and he has very low a 20-year sentence in the far mates, Russia is currently danian intelligence agency, be close to death after hunger said, suggesting he believes he levels of red blood cells. north of Russia after being con- holding around 70 Ukrainian gathering information on the striking in a Russian jail for is is close to death. Dinze posted on Facebook victed three years ago of arson political prisoners. mosque in the central nearly three months, his cousin Sentsov launched a hunger a handwritten note from Sentsov attacks in his native Crimea fol- As a filmmaker Sentsov is German city of Hildesheim. said yesterday. strike in May ahead of the World where he stressed his intention lowing its annexation by best known for his film “Gamer”, He allegedly handed over Sentsov’s cousin Natalya Cup, calling for hosts Russia to to continue, saying: “I’m not ill, Moscow. Ukrainian President which was screened at the Rot- information on several people Kaplan wrote on Facebook that free all its Ukrainian political I’m on hunger strike, and I don’t Petro Poroshenko and Russia’s terdam Film Festival in 2012. he suspected of planning to she received a letter from prisoners, and has vowed to plan to stop.” Vladimir Putin discussed the Stars including Pedro Almodovar travel to Syria to join Islamic Sentsov through a lawyer who keep going to the end. In the note, he said his con- possibility of a prisoner swap and Johnny Depp have appealed militant groups or who had visited him yesterday. Sentsov’s lawyer Dmitry dition meant he was not and Sentsov’s mother appealed to Russia for his release. already travelled there. THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 EUROPE 11

Migrant workers protest after road Germany seals migration deal with Spain deaths in Italy REUTERS migration in late June. Horst Seehofer, leader of German government said. AFP She said Spain accepted Ger- Christian Social Union (CSU) - Sanchez pushed migration BERLIN: The German many’s demand to send back the Bavarian sister party to up the agenda shortly after he FOGGIA: Hundreds of mostly government has agreed with A Spanish government asylum seekers who got to Merkel’s Christian Democrats took office in June by accepting African farm labourers Madrid that it can send back to Germany from Spain. (CDU) — is keen to show he is the Aquarius, an NGO boat car- downed tools and marched Spain migrants who have spokeswoman said Spain has become the new taking action to reduce immi- rying 629 migrants that was from fields in southern Italy already applied for asylum there, Spain accepted main entry point for asylum- gration as his party faces a blocked from docking in Italy chanting “we are not slaves” a spokeswoman for the interior Germany’s demand seekers fleeing Africa. Around tough October regional election and Malta, and says Spain is yesterday, protesting condi- ministry said yesterday, in what to send back asylum 19,000 asylum-seekers arrived in which the AfD is expected to committed to a joint European tions for tomato pickers after is the first deal of its kind. in the first five months of this fare well. response to illegal migration. 16 migrant workers died in The move comes after a seekers who got to year, almost as many as in all of Germany is seeking similar Until now it has only been two road crashes. dispute between Chancellor Germany from Spain. 2017, eclipsing for the first time deals with Italy and Greece. The possible to reject migrants at the The near-identical acci- Angela Merkel’s conservatives the numbers flowing through discussions with those countries border if they enter Germany via dents within 48 hours of each and their Bavarian allies over north Africa to Italy. are still going on, Petermann a safe neighbouring country other have highlighted the returning migrants that nearly them to send such migrants back More than 1.6 million said, adding that both Italy and without the necessary docu- plight of farm workers around split them and brought down the to Spain within 48 hours. Spain migrants have arrived in Greece had made ments to enter and do not want the the city of Foggia in the government. did not require anything in Germany since mid-2014, pro- counterdemands. to apply for asylum here. Puglia region, where thou- Interior Ministry spokes- return, she added. voking tensions and propelling Merkel is due to meet But those who wanted to sands of foreign nationals woman Eleonore Petermann A Spanish government the far-right Alternative for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro apply for asylum in Germany spend the summer season said the two EU countries had spokeswoman said the deal was Germany (AfD) into the national Sanchez at the weekend and could enter up until now even if harvesting tomatoes, often at signed the deal on Monday that part of the agreements reached parliament. migration will feature in their they had already applied in the mercy of day labourer would, from Saturday, enable in the last European summit on German Interior Minister talks, a spokeswoman for the another country. recruiters sometimes linked to organised crime. Striking demonstrators shouted “we are not slaves, no to exploitation” as they Theresa May steps made their way from the countryside towards Foggia. The Italian government has scrambled to respond to up preparations the outcry over the deaths, with hardline Interior Min- ister Matteo Salvini declaring for no-deal Brexit war on the “mafia” in and BLOOMBERG around Foggia and promising there’s no return to a hard to eradicate it “street by border infrastructure and street, town by town”, during LONDON: UK Prime Minister customs checks at the frontier a visit to the region on Theresa May is stepping up the is seen as politically vital to Tuesday. government’s preparations in maintain the peace on the Both the road crashes in case Brexit negotiations break island of Ireland. the region happened when down and the country crashes In July, May’s cabinet lorries transporting tomatoes out of the European Union agreed at a meeting at her slammed into vans carrying without a deal. Chequers country retreat to foreign farm workers May is planning a top-level step up preparations for returning from their day’s meeting of her cabinet min- departing from the bloc without work. isters early in September spe- an agreement and she’s reor- An accident on Saturday In remembrance cifically to discuss how to ready ganised the Brexit Department left four African farm workers the UK for a no-deal Brexit, to focus on the task. dead and four others seri- French gendarmes walk with their dogs during a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the World according to people familiar The government is aiming ously injured, while Monday’s War I Battle of Amiens, in Amiens, northern France, yesterday. The Battle of Amiens sounded the start with the matter. to publish 70 documents over smash killed 12 people, all of the Hundred Days Offensive on the Western Front, which led to the Armistice in November 1918. Separately, a working the coming weeks detailing non-EU citizens. group of senior government what will happen to different officials is being convened to sectors of the economy if nego- devise ways to keep the Irish tiations fall apart. border free of customs checks On Sunday, Trade Secretary and police even if there’s no Liam Fox became the first withdrawal agreement, one of member of May’s cabinet Belarus detains more journalists in raids the people said. openly to warn that no deal is The UK is scheduled to now more likely than reaching leave the EU on March 29 but an agreement with the EU. AFP access to computer information The editor-in-chief of Realt. State news agency BelTA has talks between the two sides are Some officials and ministers for reasons of personal gain.” by property news website accused the journalists of failing making painfully slow progress. inside the government are MINSK: Belarus yesterday The Council of Europe and Uladizlau Kuletski said that to pay subscription fees, with Politicians on both sides have growing increasingly pessi- detained at least four more jour- Reporters Without Borders investigators were raiding its officials saying its “business rep- warned there’s a risk that nego- mistic about the chances of nalists in Minsk and searched the expressed concern at the deten- offices and seizing computers utation was harmed.” tiations could break down, and getting a deal. home of a Deutsche Welle corre- tions, while the Belarusian and had detained him and three If found guilty, the journalists the pound has fallen to its The difficulty May is facing spondent in an ongoing foreign ministry said they had other journalists. face up to two years in prison. The lowest level against the euro is that she needs to keep com- crackdown on independent “nothing to do with issues of There were reports yes- harsh crackdown comes despite since October on fears of a no peting audiences happy. Her media, ostensibly over unau- press freedom.” terday that investigators had the fact that BelTA makes its deal exit. own party is split between pas- thorised access to a state news Paulyuk Bykowski, a Bela- extended the probe to two stories freely accessible 15 minutes The negotiations are stuck sionate Brexit campaigners, agency. rusian journalist who works for further media outlets. after subscribers see them. over two key issues: May’s pro- such as Fox and former foreign The ex-Soviet country led by Deutsche Welle’s Russian-lan- Belarusians and the Market Separately in the city of posals for a new free-trade area secretary Boris Johnson, and strongman Alexander guage service and is known as business weekly said its jour- Brest, blogger and opposition spanning the UK and the EU; committed pro-Europeans, Lukashenko on Tuesday had an expert on media, wrote on nalist Alexei Zhukov was sum- activist Alexander Kabanov was and how to avoid a hard land such as Chancellor of the detained at least four journalists Twitter yesterday morning that moned for questioning while detained for allegedly insulting border between the British Exchequer Philip Hammond from two popular news sites, the “Investigative Committee has staff at “Agriculture” magazine a policeman, independent jour- province of Northern Ireland and former attorney general accusing them of “unauthorised come to me.” said it was being searched. nalist Tamara Shchepetkina said. and the Irish Republic. Ensuring Dominic Grieve.

Designer showcases burqas UK Navy monitors as protest against Danish ban Russian warships in English Channel AP turbans or the skull cap. REUTERS The Danish law allows COPENHAGEN: An Iranian- people to cover their face when born designer made more than there is a “recognisable LONDON: A British destroyer a fashion statement in Denmark purpose” like cold weather or has shadowed two Russian yesterday by showcasing models complying with other legal warships as they passed wearing niqab, and others requirements. Anyone forcing through the English Channel dressed as police officers, days a person to wear garments cov- for the second time this year, after a law banning the full-face ering the face by using force or the Royal Navy said. coverings worn by a tiny threats can be fined or face up HMS Diamond sailed number of women in Denmark to two years in prison. from Dover as the destroyer took effect in the country. By enforcing the ban, Severomorsk and cruiser Denmark’s much-debated authorities are violating Marshal Ustinov passed by on “Burqa Ban” is mostly seen as women’s rights and “the free Tuesday. A burnt car is pictured near Monchique, in Algarve, yesterday. being directed at the conserv- choice we in the Western world “This is routine business ative dress known as burqas, are known for and proud to for the Royal Navy and the which conceal the entire face, have,” he said in connection second time my ship’s and niqabs, which only show with the semiannual fashion Portugal struggles to contain wildfire company have undertaken the eyes, in public places since industry event. such an escort duty this AFP August 1. Both are extremely “In Iran where I was born, top tourist destinations. afternoon as temperatures rose summer,” said Commander rare in Denmark. women fight to freely choose They were backed up by 13 and air humidity levels dropped, Ben Keith of HMS Diamond. “I have a duty to support all what to wear,” Etamadi said, MONCHIQUE: Wildfires water-dropping aircraft that leading Prime Minister Antonio In January, Royal Navy women’s freedom of speech adding “In Denmark, where I scorched across Portugal’s scooped water from the sea at Costa to predict it would rage frigate HMS Westminster was and freedom of thought,” Reza grew up, (...) women were free southern Algarve region, threat- nearby beach resorts to battle “during the coming days”. sent to monitor four Russian Etamadi said of his MUF10 to choose how dressed or ening more villages as the coun- the flames which were scorching “We should have no illusions vessels as they passed close streetwear brand’s Copenhagen covered they wanted to dress.” try’s prime minister warned the a path towards more villages. that this fire will be put out in the to British waters. Fashion Week show in a “I have no unanimous blaze could burn for days before Sweltering temperatures coming hours. The next windows The two frigates, Soo- statement. attitude toward the ban in being brought under control. and strong winds kindled blazes of opportunity that we have (to brazitelny and Boiky, and The government said the general but I have a principle: Over 1,400 firefighters and that have whipped across the control the fire) will be at night, support vessels, Paradoks and law is not aimed at any religion No man should decide what soldiers were battling the blaze region. and dawn and early morning,” Kola, were believed to be and does not ban headscarves women should wear,” Etamadi around the mountain spa town But while winds eased in the he said during a visit to the fire- returning from operations in like the more-common hijab, said the statement. of Monchique in one of Europe’s morning, they picked up in the fighter command centre. the Middle East. 12 AMERICAS THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 Trump claims victory in US House race

AFP The signs are ominous for the GOP. In many of the races men- WASHINGTON: US Democrats tioned by Trump, the Repub- enjoyed a major morale boost In yesterday’s Ohio licans underperformed, only yesterday following elections narrowly winning elections that that highlighted their momentum contest, Balderson should not have been ahead of November’s midterms, was ahead of competitive. as President Donald Trump’s Democrat Danny In yesterday’s Ohio contest, Republicans sweated the O’Connor by just 1,754 Balderson was ahead of Dem- outcome of a congressional ocrat Danny O’Connor by just contest that was supposed to be votes, with thousands 1,754 votes, with thousands of easy pickings. of provisional and provisional and absentee ballots Trump declared victory for absentee ballots outstanding. a fellow Republican in Tuesday’s The margin, less than one Ohio race even though it outstanding. percent, comes in an affluent dis- Republican congressional candidate Troy Balderson giving his victory speech at his election night remained too close to call. trict that is 88 percent white, and party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, in Newark, Ohio, yesterday. But the fact Democrats had turning out to be a referendum which Republicans have held for even competed in the solidly red on the president. 35 years. Trump won there by “It’s clear the energy and Another danger sign for to oust him from power. But he district was the latest example Trump, who made an 11th- some 11 points in 2016. intensity is on the Democratic Trump’s party: there are more remained insistent that candi- of amped up grassroots energy hour campaign stop in Ohio’s Opposition momentum in side” nationally, said moderate than 60 Republican-held con- dates benefit from his in the opposition camp, and 12th district for state senator Trump country is becoming former Republican congressman gressional districts that are rated endorsement. exposed the vulnerabilities of Troy Balderson, looked to past undeniable. Charlie Dent. as more competitive than the “As long as I campaign and/ Republicans just three months victories to boost his argument “Democrats’ morale was the The Ohio race also laid bare Ohio 12th. or support Senate and House before the elections that will that Republicans were not in big winner last night,” tweeted a critical dimension that could Democrats need to flip 23 candidates (within reason), they determine whether Republicans trouble. congressman Keith Ellison, the have dramatic implications for seats nationally to reclaim the will win!” Trump tweeted. maintain control of Congress. “The Republicans have now deputy chairman of the Demo- 2018: turnout in the district’s 435-seat House, and they are O’Connor, who has not con- The race carries immense won 8 out of 9 House Seats” in cratic National Committee. fast-growing suburbs was an looking to a “blue wave” to get ceded and stressed he will run implications, as it is the final special elections since Trump’s Several key Republicans impressive 42 percent, while in them over the top. again in November regardless of direct face-off between Repub- inauguration, the president have agreed with that sentiment, the more rural, lightly populated Trump is worried that losing the outcome, scoffed at Trump’s licans and Democrats before the tweeted. including Ohio Governor John counties — where Trump support the House, and potentially the claim to have had an outsize November midterms, and “Yet if you listen to the Fake Kasich, who said it was has been strong — turnout Senate, could hurt his ability to impact on his race. Trump’s party was holding its News Media you would think we “shocking” for Republicans that ranged from 27 to 32 percent, the advance his agenda -- and “I don’t think he knows what breath about a race that was are being clobbered.” the special election was so close. New York Times reported. expose him to Democratic efforts he’s talking about.”

Bill Clinton’s de- but novel sells a Brazil lifts border closure for Venezuelan migrants REUTERS the closure would not improve reais in federal compensation to in Roraima said that although the UNHCR spokesman William million copies humanitarian conditions for cover its additional costs in federal police never closed the Spindler said in Geneva. BRASILIA: A Brazilian federal Venezuelans fleeing their health, education and public border, officers did momentarily “In 2018, the number of AP appeals court judge overturned country. security. stop Venezuelans from entering. asylum seekers from Venezuela a ruling barring Venezuelan A Foreign Ministry official Over the last three years, “They only let pass those is already larger than for the NEW YORK: Bill Clinton is a immigrants fleeing economic said the Brazilian government tens of thousands of Venezuelans who had been granted asylum, whole of 2017,” he said. now a million-selling novelist. and political turmoil from does not contemplate at all have overwhelmed Roraima, residency or could prove they Venezuela is in the grip of a “The President is entering Brazil. closing the border because that causing a humanitarian crisis had passage out of the country,” severe economic crisis, with Missing,” a thriller co-written On Sunday, a federal judge would violate its international with families sleeping in the the official said. “There was even shortages of food, medicines and with James Patterson, has in the northern state of Roraima commitments on human rights streets amid rising crime and a little protest.” other essentials, and periodic more than 1 million combined ordered the border closed until and a new immigration law that prostitution. The UNRefugee Agency waves of protests against leftist hardcover, e-book and audio the state could create “humani- keeps the door open to all The federal police said that (UNHCR) welcomed the Brazilian President Nicolas Maduro. sales in North America alone tarian” conditions to receive a refugees. it never actually closed the judiciary’s decision. The Brazilian Air Force since coming out June 4. The massive of Venezuelans. The Roraima state gov- frontier and had only begun Nearly 33,000 Venezuelans began flying Venezuelan immi- book is Clinton’s first of work Appeals court judge Kassio ernment, which has been trying preparations for shutting it on had asked for asylum in Brazil as grants in Roraima to other cities of fiction. Marques acknowledged “grave to shut the border to stop the Monday, but the normal flow of of April 30, while another 25,000 of Brazil in May and has so far Reviews were mixed, but violations of the public and influx of Venezuelans, said it Venezuelan immigrants was re- had entered the country by other flown more than 800 Vene- Barnes & Noble fiction buyer judicial order,” but overturned would appeal the latest court established yesterday. means, including humanitarian zuelans out of Boa Vista, the state Sessalee Hensley said in a the lower court’s ruling, saying decision and seek 184 million A state government official visas, labour and migration visas, capital. statement released yesterday by co-publishers Alfred A Knopf and Little Brown and Co that “The President is Missing” had benefited from Maduro links two oppn “very strong” word of mouth. “In a summer marked by nonfiction successes, this leaders to drone attack AP novel has proven to have a lawmaker but is living in exile remarkable legs.” in Colombia. The book’s subject has CARACAS: President Nicolas “Several of the declarations also proved timely: a poten- Maduro has accused two oppo- indicated Julio Borges. The tially devastating cyberattack, sition legislators of having roles investigations point to him,” which intelligence experts in the drone explosions that Maduro said, though he pro- have called a leading concern. Venezuelan officials have called vided no details on Borges’ Director of National Intelli- an assassination attempt alleged role. gence Dan Coats said in mid- against him, and at least one Borges rejected the accusa- July that “the warning lights lawmaker is among those tions on Twitter, saying that are blinking red” about a pos- detained. Maduro blames him for Vene- sible attack and called Russia The head of Venezuela’s zuela’s economic crisis, from the “most aggressive foreign pro-government constitutional cash shortages to the hyperin- actor, no question.” assembly said he would have flation. “ The Clinton-Patterson the body take up a proposal You’re not fooling novel has dominated fiction yesterday to strip the law- anybody,” Borges said. charts. According to NPD makers of their immunity from He said that the incident BookScan, which tracks prosecution. was a “farce” staged to justify around 85%% of the hard- During a national television the persecution of opponents. cover and paperback market, Showing support to SC nominee broadcast, Maduro said state- The president also named “The President is Missing” is ments from some of the six sus- opposition lawmaker Juan The “Kavanaugh Singers”, from the conservative organisation Public Advocate of the US Inc, preparing by far the year’s biggest pects already arrested have Requesens, who was seen in a to perform in front of the Supreme Court promoting the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee fiction seller and the only implicated key financiers and video widely circulating on fiction work to crack the top Judge Brett Kavanaugh, in Washington, DC, yesterday. others, including Julio Borges, social media being arrested by 10 of the best-sellers overall one of the country’s most prom- Venezuela’s political police for 2018. inent opposition leaders who is force.

US sanctions Russia over WikiLeaks founder asked to testify in Russian probe AFP nerve agent attack in UK interview with bipartisan com- documents, which they say was There was also no confirmation mittee staff at a mutually part of a deliberate attempt to from the Senate committee. BLOOMBERG LONDON: WikiLeaks said agreeable time and location”. hurt Clinton’s chances. Assange is currently living in yesterday that its founder Julian It added: “WikiLeaks’ legal They claim WikiLeaks the Ecuadoran embassy in WASHINGTON: The US announced new sanctions on Russia, Assange was “considering” a team say they are ‘considering knowingly acted in concert with London, where he sought saying it’s made a final determination that Vladimir Putin’s request by a US Senate the offer but the conditions must Russian intelligence. political asylum in 2012 to avoid government was responsible for the March 4 nerve-agent attack committee to testify about conform to a high ethical WikiLeaks has denied that extradition to Sweden to face on former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK. alleged Russian interference in standard’.” the source of the material was allegations of assault. The State Department said in a statement that under the 1991 the 2016 US elections. In the run-up to the 2016 US the Russian government, while He said the claims were a Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimi- The whistleblowing website presidential election, WikiLeaks stressing it will never reveal political smear linked to nation Act, Russia was found to have “used chemical or biological posted on Twitter a letter pur- published documents hacked where it gets its information. WikiLeaks’ work and said he weapons in violation of international law or had used lethal portedly from the Senate Select from Democratic candidate Yesterday, WikiLeaks said feared being transferred from chemical or biological weapons against its own nationals.” Committee on Intelligence Hillary Clinton’s campaign. the Senate letter — dated August Sweden to the US to face trial for The State Department said the sanctions are expected to take asking Assange to “make US intelligence officials have 1 — was delivered to Assange via the release of leaked US military effect around August 22 but didn’t say what they would entail. yourself available for a closed blamed Russia for the theft of the the US embassy in London. documents. BUSINESS Thursday 9 August 2018 PAGE | 14 PAGE | 15 Doha Bank and Starwood Property to buy Mastercard launch part of GE Capital’s energy suite of new debit cards finance unit for $2.56bn

Industries Qatar net profit surges by 56% in H1

THE PENINSULA Net Profit for the period additive prices have improved QR0.5bn as at 31 December 2017. together with improved per- ended June 30, 2018 saw notably compared to last year. Revenue reported under formance of the joint ventures DOHA: Industries Qatar (IQ), one The stability of crude oil prices IFRS 11 for the period ended 30 were the driving forces behind of the region’s industrial giants a significant increase of has supported both polyethylene June 2018 was QR3.0bn, up sig- the increased earnings for the with interests in the production 56%, on the prior year. and fuel additive prices to nificantly by 50 percent on last first half of 2018. of a wide range of petrochemical, Improved prices and sales remain strong throughout the year. A combination of moderate Qatar Chemical and Petro- fertilizer and steel products, has volumes together with year. Fertilizer prices have improvement in sales volumes chemical Marketing and Distri- reported a net profit of QR2.5bn The results are shown a modest rise driven by and selling prices has con- bution Company, (trading as and earnings per share of QR4.15 also well ahead improved performance of tightening of supplies, and a tributed for this significant “Muntajat”) assumed responsi- for the first half of 2018 (H1, 18). of the group the joint ventures were general recovery in demand. revenue growth. bility to market, sell and dis- This compares with net profit of budget the driving forces behind Steel prices remain strong as On the other hand, on a like- tribute the group’s steel products QR1.6bn and earnings per share the increased earnings for prices in the current year have for-like basis, management with effect from 1 May 2018. With of QR 2.66 for the corresponding expectations for steadily risen. Increase in raw reporting revenue - assuming this agreement, Muntajat period of 2017. 2018 H1, 18. materials costs, resurgence of proportionate consolidation - assumes the sole responsibility The results are also well demand in some geographies was QR8.1bn, a significant of marketing the group’s entire ahead of the group budget were the key factors those con- increase of 24 percent over 2017. sales volumes. The group expect expectations for 2018. Improved have moderately improved on global demand has aided the tributed to the increase in the This increase was due to the to benefit significantly from this product prices, stable sales last year, despite a number of group’s fertilizer segment, while steel prices. combined effect of improved arrangement via realizing volumes, efficiently managed planned and unplanned shut- the sales of steel products have The group’s financial position prices and volumes versus the greater synergies, cost improve- operating assets base and con- downs in some facilities. Poly- improved due to the change of remains solid as cash across the previous year. ments and access to a wider geo- tinued focus on cost improve- ethylene sales improved through geographical mix. group stands at QR 10.2bn after Net Profit for the period graphical network. ments were the driving forces higher production, as the Product prices across most paying 2017’s dividend of ended 30 June 2018 saw a sig- Rating agency Moody’s has behind this impressive per- segment was on an extended segments have moderately QR3.0bn, and periodic debt pay- nificant increase of QR0.9bn, or affirmed its A1 rating for Indus- formance, the group stated unplanned shutdown during the increased versus the same period ments amounting to QR0.3bn. 56 percent, on the prior year. tries Qatar and changed the yesterday. first half (specifically during Q1, of 2017. Polyethylene prices have Total debt across the group now Improved prices and sales outlook to stable from The group’s sales volumes 2017) of 2017. Recovery in the started to stabilize, while fuel stands at QR0.2bn, down from volumes versus the last year negative.

Qatar among top sovereign bond issuers in Q2, 18 Mideast airlines see

THE PENINSULA improvement in air

DOHA: Led by Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the GCC sovereign bond cargo demand growth market witnessed proceeds of MOHAMMAD SHOEB $22.9bn during the second quarter of 2018 (Q2, 18) from its THE PENINSULA two largest sovereign bond issuers. DOHA: Despite slowdown in The $12bn sovereign bond global demand for air cargo, issued by Qatar represents the measured in freight tonne largest placement by an kilometers (FTKs), the Middle emerging market sovereign so Eastern carriers’ freight far this year. On the corporate volumes grew 3.8 percent in front, debt activity has been rel- June, 2018 (year-on-year), 1.1 atively slow. points higher against the May However, with the recent figure of 2.7 percent. recovery in oil prices and However, when compared improvement in government to past few years’ performance, cargo growth that began earlier fiscal deficits, sovereign debt this (3.8 percent) year-on-year in 2018. Growth for the first half issuances are expected to taper growth is well below the of 2018 stands at 4.7 percent, in the latter half of 2018, Pwc average five-year rate of 9.5 less than half the growth rate noted in its second quarter “GCC percent. in 2017. Capital Markets Watch”. The capacity of the Mideast Freight rose by 4.1 percent The State of Qatar issued a airlines, which include three in June 2018. Capacity growth bond which is consisted of three Oman Telecommunications equity markets will continue to a stronger dollar and oil prices, fast growing major Gulf car- has now outstripped demand tranches: a $3.0bn 5 year Company issued a secured note depend on geopolitical develop- and concerns over liquidity in riers—Qatar Airways, Emirates growth in every month since tranche, a $3bn 10-year tranche in two tranches: a $600m, car- ments, stability of oil prices and the secondary market have and Etihad Airways—increased March 2018. and a $6bn 30-year tranche. In rying a 5.63 percent coupon, the implementation of ongoing affected investor sentiment. by 4.5 percent in June 2018 “Air cargo continues to be addition, the Government of maturing in 2023; and a $900m, government reform policies and “We have seen a number of compared to the same month a difficult business with Saudi Arabia issued a triple- carrying a 6.63 percent coupon, related privatisation initiatives deals being pulled this quarter last year. Growth for first half downside risks mounting. We tranche bond total valued maturing in 2028. across the GCC region. as corporates await the right of 2018 was 4.3 percent year- still expect about 4 percent $10.9bn. Investors continued to tread “The uncertainties in the window of opportunity”, Steve on-year, and the expectation is growth over the course of the cautiously in the GCC equity macroeconomics mean that the added. for volume growth to remain year. But the deterioration in markets in Q2 2018, closing the IPO window is narrower than it Globally, the IPO offering modest in the months to come, world trade is a real concern. first half of 2018 on a muted has been in the past. It is more value has increased by 7 percent according to a report by the While air cargo is somewhat note, with total of 9 IPOs important than ever for com- despite a 25 percent reduction International Air Transport insulated from the current (including 8 REIT listings) gen- panies interested in capital in the number of IPOs, compared Association (IATA) released round of rising tariff barriers, erating total proceeds of $893m markets funding to get ready to the same quarter last year. yesterday. an escalation of trade tension in H1 2018, compared to $610m early to capture the opportunity The performance of IPOs is The latest data by IATA, resulting in a ‘reshoring’ of pro- raised from 15 IPOs in the first when it arrives”, noted Steve lower this year, mainly driven which represents some 290 air- duction and consolidation of half of 2017. Drake (pictured), PwC Middle by China softening. lines comprising 82 percent of global supply chains would The increase in total pro- East Capital Markets Leader. The global IPO pipeline global air traffic, show that the change the outlook significantly ceeds is mainly due to the two European debt markets have looks promising but the global global air freight markets for the worse,” said Alexandre large REIT IPOs namely Sedco been sluggish, with overall headwinds and ensuing market demand rose 2.7 percent in June de Juniac (pictured), IATA’s Capital REIT ($173m) and volumes and issuances volatility could affect the suc- 2018, compared to the same Director General and CEO. Bonyan REIT ($174m). remaining flat in this quarter. cessful conversion of the period the year before. This The future trajectory of GCC The looming global trade wars, pipeline. continues the slowdown in air → CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 14 BUSINESS THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018

Mideast airlines MarketWatch Doha Bank and Mastercard see improvement in air cargo launch suite of new debit cards QSE FTSE100 DOW BRENT THE PENINSULA demand growth 9,961.55 7,776.65 25,583.75 $66.75 private banking and Al Riyada Retail Banking at Doha Bank, customers using World Elite said: “With our new Doha Bank -12.42 PTS +58.17 PTS −45.16 PTS -2.42 → CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 DOHA: Doha Bank yesterday cards will enjoy a host of privi- Mastercard Debit Cards we are 0.12% 0.75% 0.18% Dow & Brent before going to press announced to have collaborated leges, including complimentary presenting our customers with with Mastercard to launch a suite upgrade to Gold tier - Qatar many firsts and exclusive privi- The IATA cited three main of new debit card products with Airways Privilege Club, leges and benefits at their fin- factors driving the slowdown. innovative value-added services unlimited access to over 900VIP gertips. We are confident that Firstly, the restocking cycle, for its customers. lounges worldwide via Lounge our new card propositions will during which businesses Samsung plans $22bn for The range consists of the Key, airport and lifestyle con- offer them exceptional experi- rapidly built up inventories Doha Bank Mastercard Debit cierge services, premium mem- ences makingevery banking to meet demand, ended in Card, as well as premium World berships to Global Hotel Alliance, transaction most rewarding for early 2018. There was a artificial intelligence, autos Elite and World variants. The Travel and Medical Insurance, them.” marked fall in air cargo AP cards will allow usersto conduct fine dining offers, free valet Khalid Elgibali, Division volumes from March. Electronics and its affiliates on contactless transactions using parking, and Buy 1 Get 1 Movie President, Middle East and North Secondly, the world is research and development and their debit cards when in the offers through Q-Tickets and Africa, at Mastercard shared: “At witnessing a structural SEOUL: Samsung Electronics capital expenditures over the country on NAPS, Qatar Central Vox. Mastercard, our effortsto provide slowdown in global trading plans to spend a whopping next three years will amount to Bank’s secure National ATM & Commenting on the launch cardholders with unforgettable conditions as indicated by $22bn over the next three years 180 trillion won ($161bn), POS Switch, as well as interna- of the new debit cards, Dr experiences and unique benefits the fall in the Purchasing on artificial intelligence, auto Samsung said. tionally through Mastercard’s Seetharaman, Group CEO, Doha drive our product innovation Managers Index (PMI) to its components and other future Of that total, 130 trillion platform. Bank, said: “Introducing our cus- and industry partnerships. We lowest level since 2016. businesses as the company won will stay in South Korea, For the first time, Doha Bank tomers to world-class banking are pleased to launch this new Factory export order books maps out its strategy under the the company said. The rest will customers will also be able to products has always been a top range of contactless debit cards have turned negative in restored leadership of Vice likely be distributed to China, carry out e-commerce transac- priority for us at Doha Bank. in Qatar with Doha Bank, China, Japan and the US. Chairman Lee Jae-yong after he Vietnam and other production tions with the added security of Through our collaboration with opening a world of convenience And the third reason was was freed from prison. lines overseas. Mastercard SecureCode and Mastercard, we have achieved a and comfort to our the temporary grounding of The announcement yes- Samsung also said yes- QPAY (Qatar Central Bank key milestone in our journey cardholders.” the Nippon Cargo Airlines terday by South Korea’s biggest terday that it plans to create Payment gateway system)using focused on simplifying, securing With an increasing demand fleet in the second half of June business group was welcome 20,000 more jobs over the next their Mastercard debit cards. In and enhancing our card offerings for premium offers and benefits which exaggerated the slow- news, coming at a time of deep- three years, on top of a previ- another first for Doha Bank, both locally and internationally, in Qatar, Doha Bank expects the down by shaving up to 0.5 ening unease over slowing ously announced 20,000 new cardholders will also earn Doha thereby exceeding their expec- new debit cards to add more percentage points off June growth in Asia’s fourth largest jobs. The new investment is Miles, the bank’s loyalty pro- tations and finding new ways to value to its growing customer growth. economy. It also highlights that expected to indirectly lead to gramme, on their e-commerce reward our loyal customers.” base and also offer services and Juniac added: “Trade wars South Korea’s decades-old about 700,000 jobs in related and cross-border spend. Braik Ali H S Al Marri, Acting benefits that complement the never produce winners. Gov- reliance on big businesses for industries and businesses in In addition, Doha Bank’s Chief Retail Banking Officer, lifestyle of its customers. ernments must remember jobs and investments is unlikely South Korea, Samsung said that prosperity comes from to end anytime soon since the without giving a time frame. boosting their trade, not bar- country lacks a strong pool of No company in South Korea ricading economies.” small and medium-sized com- can match Samsung’s scale in Commenting on the panies found in Japan or investment or job creation. But regional performance, the Germany. even by Samsung’s standard, IATA report said that all Samsung said it will spend the size of the investment other regions except Africa the sum, amounting to 25 announced yesterday was huge. reported a year-on-year trillion won, on increasing the In 2010, under the leadership increase in freight volumes number of artificial intelligence of Lee’s father, Lee Kun-hee, in June2018, but the slow researchers to 1,000 at its arti- who was then in charge of the growth in Asia-Pacific, which ficial intelligence centers group, Samsung had said it accounts for nearly 37 around the world, ensuring it would spend 23 trillion won percent of the entire air will be a global player in next- over the following 10 years on cargo market, dragged the generation telecoms technology future businesses. global growth rate down. called 5G and on deepening its South Korean voters weary The Latin American air- involvement in electronic com- of scandals and critical of big lines experienced growth in ponents for future cars. businesses like Samsung elected demand of 5.9 percent in “Samsung expects innova- President Moon to replace Park June 2018,–continuing its tions powered by AI technology after she was ousted. Dr Seetharaman (centre), Group CEO, Doha Bank; Khalid Elgibali (seventh right), Division President, recent run of posting the will drive the industry’s trans- Moon pledged to reform Middle East and North Africa, at Mastercard, cut a cake to mark the launch of a suite of new debit largest increases of any formation, while the next-gen- outdated practices and abuses card products with innovative value-added services for its customers, as other officials look on. region. eration 5G telecommunications in politics and in business and technology will create new appointed a critic of big con- opportunities in autonomous glomerates, known as driving, the Internet of Things “chaebols,” to lead South (IoT) and robotics,” the Korea’s fair-trade Germany plans tighter scrutiny of foreign investments company said in a statement. commission. Some of the funding will go Such moves raised hopes for REUTERS economic powerhouse was German companies in the case fear that foreign governments to Samsung’s biopharmaceu- change, but more than a year taking advantage of Europe’s of a Chinese bid for toolmaker could reply in kind by erecting tical businesses. Samsung has after taking office Moon’s BERLIN: The German liberal market rules to close a Leifeld. their own investment barriers. been beefing up its contract administration is facing government wants to tighten competitive gap. This came after Leifeld’s “It is understandable and drug making operations to help mounting criticism over its han- oversight of investments from “We have suggested (a majority owner Georg Koffler important that the government counter a potential decline in dling of the economy. Youth outside the European Union in threshold of) 15 percent in pre- said China’s Yantai Taihai had checks if security and public its mainstay electronics unemployment rates are at his- local companies that specialise paratory talks with other minis- dropped its attempt to buy the order are threatened by take- businesses. toric highs and exports, apart in defence and security technol- tries,” the ministry spokeswoman company ahead of an expected overs,” Martin Wansleben of the South Korea relies heavily from the booming memory chip ogies, an economy ministry said. block by the German DIHK Chambers of Commerce on Samsung and its affiliated sector, have been slow to spokeswoman said yesterday. Germany tightened controls government. and Industry told the Rheinische companies for investment and recover. Moon’s approval rates New rules under consider- on foreign investments last year The economy ministry Post newspaper. jobs, even after a corruption have fallen to around 60 ation would give the government after a series of high-profile spokeswoman said the new rules “But a tightening of the rules scandal that resulted in Lee’s percent for the first time, the powers to scrutinize non-EU takeovers by Chinese companies, were designed to improve gov- could deter foreign investors and conviction for bribery. Lee was lowest level since he took office. investors seeking to buy at least making it possible for the gov- ernment oversight of foreign at the same time create barriers freed after nearly a year in jail Samsung’s investment 15 percent in firms that create ernment to intervene if a buyer investments and not to make it for us abroad.” but former President Park announcement came two days sensitive technologies, she said. amassed a shareholding of 25 easier to prevent takeovers. Germany and its EU partners Geun-hye and a close associate after the finance minister visited Chinese takeovers of tech- percent. German business groups have urged China to grant foreign remain imprisoned for bribery a Samsung computer chip nology firms in Germany and Berlin last week signalled it have welcomed the govern- companies more access to local and other charges. factory, where he touted Sam- other EU countries have raised was prepared to use a new power ment’s drive to scrutinise hostile firms by removing investment Including the latest plan, sung’s importance in South concerns that the Asian to veto foreign takeovers of foreign investments. But they obstacles. spending by Samsung Korea’s economy.

US interest rates need to rise further: Barkin REUTERS to strength in the economy and bolstered expectations it would ROANOKE: The US economy is raise borrowing costs in strong enough to warrant further September. interest rate increases by the The Fed has been slowly Federal Reserve, Richmond Fed raising interest rates since 2015. President Thomas Barkin Barkin told reporters afterward (pictured) said yesterday. that gradually raising rates was In a speech on the US a “sensible” approach. tariffs abroad for US exports. economy, Barkin argued that the Barkin, who has a vote this “Certainly tariff concerns are Fed’s benchmark interest rate year on monetary policy, said in making people more nervous was below normal levels, a sug- his speech that the US labour than they did a few months ago,” gestion that Fed policy was still market appeared to be “very Barkin said. stimulating economic growth, tight,” although he noted wages He said his staff was which he said was solid. were not rising very quickly for researching how tariffs were “It is difficult to argue that reasons still unclear. This could likely to affect the economy, lower than normal rates are perhaps be due to slower growth noting that the tit-for-tat nature appropriate when unem- in productivity at companies, he of tariffs would put “compa- ployment is low and inflation is said. rable” upward and downward effectively at the Fed’s target,” He said there were rising pressures on inflation. Barkin said in Roanoke, concerns in the United States The effects of tariffs on Virginia. over tariffs, which US President employment could play out The US central bank kept Donald Trump has raised for more slowly, he said, with a key interest rates unchanged last imports from many countries, factor being whether businesses week, but its statement pointed prompting higher retaliatory curtail investments. THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 BUSINESS 15 China to slap additional tariffs on $16bn of US goods

The tariffs will be draft it published in June, which raised planned tariffs on products. Big-ticket US items would trigger Trump’s next make programming changes at activated on August included crude oil. $200bn worth of Chinese that are still not on any list are round of threatened tariffs on US Customs and Border Pro- 23, the same day that The number of categories of imports to 25 percent from 10 crude oil and large aircraft. $200bn worth of Chinese goods. tection to begin collecting the goods subject to tariffs rose to percent. A spokeswoman for the US USTR is conducting a public duties. the US plans to begin 333 from 114 in the June draft, So far, China has now either Trade Representative’s office comment period for those Gary Hufbauer, a senior collecting 25% extra although the total value is imposed or proposed tariffs on could not immediately be tariffs, which could reach 25 fellow and trade expert at the in tariffs on $16bn of unchanged. $110bn of US goods, repre- reached for comment on percent, due to end September Peterson Institute for Interna- Chinese goods. The US action that prompted senting the vast majority of its China’s retaliation 5. It would take a few more tional Economics in Wash- the Chinese retaliation was the annual imports of American announcement or whether this weeks to revise the list and ington, said he expected that latest by President Donald there would be little to stop Trump to put pressure on China further escalation of the US- REUTERS to negotiate trade concessions, China tariff war as both sides after Washington imposed China export growth remains robust, dig into entrenched positions. BEIJING/WASHINGTON: China tariffs on $34bn in goods last “My expectation is that US is slapping additional tariffs of month. China has vowed to imports jump amid trade war tariffs on $250bn of imports 25 percent on $16bn worth of retaliate with equivalent tariffs from China will be in effect US imports from fuel and steel against any US action. BLOOMBERG As the world’s largest suffered declines, and other about a month prior to the products to autos and medical “This is a very unreasonable exporter, China is still benefiting early indicators are pointing to November US elections. That’s equipment, the Chinese practice,” the Chinese com- BEIJING: China’s exports grew from robust global demand, but a slowdown. The central bank soon enough to be used by commerce ministry said, as the merce ministry said of the US faster than expected, while increasing tensions and rising has made it more expensive to Trump as a rallying argument, world’s largest economies esca- action yesterday as it rolled out imports surged, showing both trade barriers with the US are bet against the currency in a bid but late enough so that adverse lated their trade dispute. China’s counter-tariffs. domestic and international weighing on the outlook. to ease pressure on the effects will not occur before The tariffs will be activated To compensate for the gap demand continue to rise despite Although most the currency. January 2019. Of course, China on August 23, the ministry said, on its tariff list caused by the the uncertainty of trade rela- threatened tariffs still haven’t Should the trade war will retaliate, probably dollar the same day that the United exclusion of crude oil, China tions with the US gone into effect, the two are worsen, the negative impact on for dollar,” Hufbauer said. States plans to begin collecting added fish meal, wood waste, Exports rose 12.2 percent in locked in an escalating tit for tat China’s output growth would China, however, would run 25 percent extra in tariffs on paper and paper waste, metal July in dollar terms from a year exchange. rise to more than 0.8 per- out of US imports to levy, as it $16bn of Chinese goods. scraps, and various types of earlier, the customs adminis- In the meantime, China’s centage points in the subse- bought only $130bn worth of The United States published bicycles and cars, among other tration said yesterday, faster economy is showing signs of quent 12 months, according to American goods last year. It its final list of goods subject to products. than the forecast 10 percent. weakness - the yuan has been a note from UBS AG economists would likely have to impose the new tariffs on Tuesday. Last week, China proposed Imports climbed 27.3 percent, on a losing streak for more than led by Wang Tao, head of China penalties on US companies China’s final list announced additional tariffs on another leaving a trade surplus of $28bn. a month, the equity market has economic research. doing business in China to make yesterday differs from an earlier $60bn of US goods after Trump up the difference.

Starwood Property to buy part of GE Capital’s energy finance unit for $2.56bn

REUTERS projects, and includes $400m of attractive in a rising interest rate with comparable returns to com- company will “pursue opportu- unfunded loan commitments. environment - and has an initial mercial real estate. nities to further reduce the size BENGALURU: Starwood Starwood Property, led by portfolio duration of over four For General Electric Co, the of its asset base,” spokeswoman Property Trust Inc said yesterday Barry Sternlicht (pictured), has years. deal marks the latest divestment Jaclyn Cochrane said. it would buy the debt business been building its investing and “When this came up for sale, at its GE Capital unit that took a GE said in January that it and loan portfolio of GE Capital’s servicing segment, which the fact that it was floating rate, severe hit during the 2008 would reduce the assets of the energy finance unit for $2.56bn, includes businesses that focus on paper, solid as a rock... we financial crisis. The conglom- business to less than $5bn by the as it diversifies from commercial commercial mortgage-backed thought it would be a great move erate is now focusing on jet end of 2019. Starwood, which real estate. securities (CMBS) and a com- to diversify,” Sternlicht said on a engines, power plants and also reported a 27.4 percent jump The company said the acqui- mercial mortgage conduit post-earnings call with renewable energy. in second-quarter revenue, said sition will add heft to its energy platform. analysts. The sale moves GE part of the it expected the deal to close in unit, which focus on investments The company said the port- Credit Suisse analyst Douglas way toward its target of halving the third quarter and add to core percent to $21.63, while GE’s in power generation, trans- folio consists of 97 percent Harter said the deal remains the size of the energy financial earnings. shares were marginally down in mission, storage and related floating-rate loans - making it attractive in the longer-term service portfolio and the Starwood’s shares fell 3.6 morning trading. 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Yaqoub Chanu’s Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi in withdrawal action in this Qatari swimmers file photo. latest setback for Team India REUTERS gear up for Asiad NEW DELHI: India’s bid to FAWAD HUSSAIN win their first Asian Games THE PENINSULA gold medal in weightlifting suffered a major jolt with DOHA: Eyeing maximum medals, women’s 48kg world Qatari swimmers are leaving no champion Mirabai Chanu stone unturned in their prepara- pulling out of the competition tions for this month’s Asian Games with a back injury. in Indonesia. Expectation has been high To give final touches to their since the Manipuri lifter added preparations, the swimmers are Commonwealth Games gold in undergoing a training camp in April to her 2017 world cham- Slovakia - their second training pionship triumph but a spinal tour ahead of the multi-sporting spasm will keep the 24-year- continental event - under the old out of the Games in Indo- supervision of top coaches. nesia beginning on Aug. 18. The Slovakia camp that Chief national coach Vijay started on August 3 will conclude Sharma has advised the fed- on August 15 before team returns Abdulrahman Hesham, Yousef Swimming events of signalling form ahead of their eration against rushing home to join the national con- Hesham, Feras Al Saadi the 18th Asian Games important assignment. QATAR SWIMMING TEAM Chanu’s return and risk aggra- tingent ahead of departure to Al Obaidli, 16, who is the ‘Jakarta - Palembang Al Anabi will play in Group A FOR ASIAN GAMES vating the injury. Indonesia. youngest member of the Qatar’s 2018’ will take place alongside Iran and Malaysia. The In her email to the feder- The 18th Asian Games swimming team, is eyeing an national handball team claimed Nouh Abdulaziz Al ation, Chanu said she wanted ‘Jakarta - Palembang 2018’ will impressive performance at Asian from August 19 to 24 at a gold medal of the last edition to focus on November’s world be held from August 18 to Sep- Games. the GBK Aquatic Center with a 24-21 victory over South Khelaifi, Yaqoub championship in Turkmen- tember 2 while the swimming “The team and I are getting in Jakarta. Korea in the final. Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, istan instead as it would events will take place from ready before heading to Jakarta Qatar will send a contingent Abdulaziz Hassan double up as a qualifying August 19 to 24 at the GBK for the Asian Games. I will be the Belarus last month as part of their of over 250 athletes including 40 Al Obaidli, Musalam event for the 2020 Tokyo Aquatic Center in Jakarta. youngest swimmer among my preparations. female athletes at the Asian Abdullah Al Nabit, Olympics. Qatar national team com- team-mates at the Games; this Meanwhile, Qatar handball Games. Hassan Abdulrahman Chanu’s withdrawal is a prises eight swimmers including makes me proud and I am team is also close to finalising The Al Anabi squad will be latest setback for the feder- Al Ebaidan, Nouh Abdulaziz Al Khelaifi, looking forward to give my best,” their preparations as they will targeting medals in 30 disciplines ation following the provisional Yaqoub Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, he said. defend their gold medal at Asian with their primary goal is to Abdulrahman Hesham, suspension of two-time Com- Abdulaziz Hassan Al Obaidli, Prior to the ongoing camp in Games. better their tally of 10 gold Yousef Hesham, Feras monwealth Games gold med- Musalam Abdullah Al Nabit, Slovakia, Qatar diving team The team defeated Portugal’s medals they won at the 2014 Al Saadi allist Sanjita Chanu whose A Hassan Abdulrahman Al Ebaidan, underwent an outdoor camp in Lisbon in back-to-back matches edition in Incheon, South Korea. sample tested positive for an anabolic steroid in May. Qatargas Four key players to skip U-23 League Asian Games as Team to kick off on September 4 Qatar leaves for Indonesia THE PENINSULA Thailand, Uzbekistan and Bangladesh. THE PENINSULA Al Anabi face Uzbekistan on August 14 DOHA: Key players Almoez Ali, Akram Afif, in their first match. DOHA: The second edition Basam Al Rawi and Abdullah Abdulsalam All countries participating at the Asian of the hugely popular will miss the Asian Games in Indonesia as Games will be represented by a U-23 squad Qatargas U-23 League will they will focus on the AFC Champions with three overaged players and the top kick off on September 4. League (ACL) quarter-finals, Qatar Football two from each group will advance to the The Qatar Football Asso- Association has announced. round of 16. ciation (QFA) confirmed yes- Coach Unai Melgosa announced Qatar’s QATAR SQUAD: Ahmed Moin, Khaled terday that the 2018-19 21-member squad for this month’s Asiad Munir, Abdul Rahman Mohammed, Hazem edition will feature 12 teams. and the four players are part of the two Ahmed, Adel Bader, Mishal Ibrahim, Hatem Qatar Volleyball players and team officials pose for a photograph. The competing teams Qatari teams which will feature in the ACL, Kamal, Tariq Salman, Tamim Al Muhaize, are, Al Duhail, Al Sadd, Qatar Al Duhail and Al Sadd. Elias Ahmed, Ahmed Al Saadi, Saud Farhan, SC, Al Rayyan, Al Kharaitiyat, The national squad left for Jakarta yes- Mashaal Al Shammari, Mohammed Al Al Gharafa, Umm Salal, Al terday, and will compete in Group B during Bakri, Yazen Naim, Jassim Mohammed, Qatar off to a winning Ahli, Al Khor, Al Arabi, Al the Games which will begin tomorrow, Marwan Sharif, Omar Al Emadi, Nasser Al Sailiya and Al Shahaniya. eight days before the opening ceremony Nasr, Ahmed Fadel and Mohammed Saeed. All these clubs have of the Asiad. Group B also includes Coach: Unai Melgosa teams which feature in top start in Chinese Taipei League, the QNB Stars CHINTHANA WASALA League. Al Rayyan players prepare for QSL second round pull out of the AVC Cup because of The first-round matches THE PENINSULA limited gap between several major will commence on Sep- events including Asian Games and tember 4. DOHA/TAIPEI: Qatar began their World Championship, leaving the The matches will con- debut campaign in the Asian top nine teams to compete in this tinue until December 11. Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup year’s tournament. The matches will be for Men in style with a brilliant Team Qatar will meet Thailand played on Mondays and three-setter against Vietnam in the second Pool match today. Tuesdays with three games yesterday. In other matches which were on each day. At the University of Taipei Gym- played on the opening day of the The matches will be nasium in Taipei, Chinese Taipei, event, defending champions Iran played at Hamad Bin Khalifa Qatari men had the better of their beat the hosts 3-1 (25–23, 14–25, Stadium, Suhaim Bin Hamad East Asian counterparts 25-20, 25–21, 25–23) at the same venue. Stadium, Saud Bin Abdul- 25-19 and 25-23, to take the lead in Earlier yesterday, Japan and rahman Stadium, Thani Bin Pool C which also includes Thailand. South Korea were involved in a Jassim Stadium, Al Arabi In Pool A, there are Kazakhstan, thrilling five setter in which the Stadium and Al Khor Japan and Korea while Australia, South Korean men prevailed 3-2 Stadium. Iran and hosts Chinese Taipei are (25–20, 19–25, 23–25, 25–23, The QFA also announced Al Rayyan players take part in a practice session at the Al Rayyan Stadium yesterday, in drafted in Pool B. 17–19). that during the first three preparation for their QNB Stars League (QSL) second round match against Umm Salal. Former champions China had The tournament concludes on rounds, the matches will kick The match will be played at the Al Sadd Stadium on Friday and will kick off at 5.30pm. announced earlier that they had to August 15. off at 6:15pm and 8:30 pm. THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 SPORT 17 New-look England hope to PCB Award winners tackle India without Stokes

AFP spinner Moeen Ali to partner leg- ENGLAND VS INDIA “I think it’s sometimes easy break bowler Adil Rashid even SECOND TEST: TEAMS to criticise the batting group but LONDON: England will be though England captain Joe Root I thought the way both seaming without Ben Stokes while India bowls occasional off-breaks. groups in particular bowled was ENGLAND: Alastair Cook, Keaton could make changes too for the Root confirmed yesterday that outstanding.” Jennings, Joe Root (capt), Ollie second Test at Lord’s today. Pope would bat at number four India too could make a top- Stokes played a starring role but that England would delay a Pope, Jonny Bairstow (wkt), Jos order change with the experi- in England’s 31-run win in the first decision on whether to play Ali or Buttler, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, enced Cheteshwar Pujara waiting Test of a five-match series at Edg- Woakes instead of Stokes until the Adil Rashid, Stuart Broad, James in the wings if struggling opener baston last week, including taking morning of the match, with the Anderson Shikhar Dhawan is omitted. the wicket of India captain Virat uncapped Jamie Porter released They also have the option of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi Kohli, who had been anchoring from the 13-man squad. INDIA: Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar playing a second-spinner, be it (left) presenting the Imtiaz Ahmed Spirit of Cricket the tourists’ run-chase. “Ollie Pope will come in and Pujara, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli orthodox left-armer Ravindra Trophy to Sarfraz Ahmed during the annual PCB Awards But Stokes was omitted by bat at four,” said Root. (capt), Ajinkya Rahane, Dinesh Jadeja or left-arm wrist-spinner Ceremony held in Karachi, yesterday. BOTTOM: Hasan England because he is in court this That England won their Karthik (wkt), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, with all-rounder Ali receiving his award for the best ODI player of the week on a criminal charge of 1,000th Test owed much to Pope’s Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Hardik Pandya the man most year from former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi. affray. fellow 20-year-old Surrey rising Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ishant likely to miss out if either slow Fellow pace-bowling all- star Sam Curran. 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THE PENINSULA InI PopePoppe theythhey hhaveavave a babatsmanatst mam n TheThe challengecchhala leenge is tthereher for us to whowhho hashas beenbebeenen inin sussuperbupeperbrb fformorm foforr adaptadappt eevevenvenn betterbetter anand we have CountyCoC unntyy CChampionshiphahampmpioonsshih p leaderslel ada ers ourouo r pplplanslaans iinn pplace.”lace.” KINGSTON: Jamaica Tallahwahs will miss the services of SurreySuSurrrreye soso farfaf r ththisisi seasonseaeason wiwwiththt 66848484 ButBBuut hhee was wary of playing Shahid Afridi in the upcoming Caribbean Premier League runsrunns atat a huhhugegeg aaveragevev rage ofof 85885.50,5.550,0 anan extraexxtrra batsmanbatsa man at Lord’s.L 2018 after the former Pakistan all-rounder confirmed his includingiincllududining thtthreehrer e cecenturiesnturiees anandd a “I wwouldould considerconside that as a unavailability yesterday. toptoop sscscoreore ooff 1581588 notnoto out.out. conservativecconseervative movemove,”,” AArun added. 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England captain 8080 iinn EnEngland’sglg and’d s firstfirst ininningsninggs aat conditionscconditionsn ---- andand if thethe conditions The 38-year-old sustained the injury while playing for Joe Root confirmed yesterday that Pope would bat at number Edgbaston,Edgbbaston, saidsaid it waswass importantimpm ortant areare nnonott ggoingoing to be as friendly as Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League in March, and four in the second Test against India which begins today. tot putput thethhe side’sside’e s battingbatting strugglessttrugglles ini thethe firstfirst Test,Test, it mamakes more with the rehabilitation process still ongoing, he tweeted intoiinto pperspective.erspective. sensesenseto to playp five bowlers.” bow that he would not be able to turn out for the Tallahwahs this year. “Due to my knee rehab I’ll have to sadly miss out this year’s #BiggestPartyInSport with the @JAMTallawahs,” Afridi tweeted. “I’ll be cheering for the team from home Sri Lanka clinch rain-hit thriller in Kandy and I’m sure @simadwasim (Imad Wasim) will fill up for me.” Afridi has taken the field even after sustaining the injury REUTERS Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka hits a boundary during his innings SCOREBOARD – he played six matches for Edmonton Royals in the Global of 65 against South Africa at the Pallekele International Canada T20 League in July, and also captained ICC World KANDY, Sri Lanka: Suranga Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, Kandy yesterday. SRI LANKA XI against the Windies in the Hurricane Relief T20I in May. Lakmal bowled a tight final over Niroshan Dickwella c de Kock b Duminy ...... 34 to help Sri Lanka win the rain-hit Upul Tharanga b Mulder ...... 36 fourth one-dayer against South Kusal Mendis lbw b Maharaj ...... 14 Africa by three runs under the Kusal Perera c Miller b Duminy ...... 51 ‘Hundred’ will look Duckworth-Lewis method Angelo Mathews (c) c de Kock b Ngidi ...... 22 yesterday and snap their losing Dhananjaya de Silva c Dala b Ngidi ...... 10 streak. Thisara Perera not out ...... 51 normal, says MCC Having lost the five-match Dasun Shanaka c Mulder b Phehlukwayo ...... 65 series following three defeats, Sri Akila Dananjaya not out ...... 1 AFP Lanka batted with conspicuous Extras (lb 9, w 12, nb 1) ...... 22 freedom to post 306-7 after rain had reduced the match to 39 Total (7 wkts, 39 overs) ...... 306 LONDON: Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) officials gave a overs-a-side. Did not bat: Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara guarded welcome to plans for a new 100-balls-per-side More rain interruptions left Fall of wickets 1-61 (Dickwella, 11.3), 2-92 competition in the English domestic game after being told South Africa with a revised (Tharanga, 14.3), 3-100 (Mendis, 15.5), 4-159 it would still “look like a normal game of cricket”. target of 191 from 21 overs but (Mathews, 22.3), 5-183 (D. de Silva, 24.6), 6-195 The England and Wales Cricket Board’s proposal for the Lakmal (3-46) conceded four ( K. Perera, 27.2), 7-304 (Shanaka, 38.3) new tournament, set to launch in 2020, has proved hugely runs in the final over to seal a Bowling: Ngidi 8-0-65-2, Dala 8-0-64-0, controversial. thrilling victory in the stop-start Phehlukwayo 6-0-45-1, Duminy 6-0-35-2, Critics have bemoaned the ‘dumbing down’ of the game game. Mulder 6-0-51-1, Maharaj 5-0-37-1 given plans to ditch traditional overs and questioned the Put in to bat, Sri Lanka need for a new format given the global popularity of enjoyed their first 50-plus SOUTH AFRICA (Target 191) Twenty20. opening partnership of the Quinton de Kock b Lakmal ...... 23 ECB chief commercial officer Sanjay Patel told MCC’s series from Upul Tharanga (36) Hashim Amla c Kumara b Dananjaya ...... 40 world cricket committee, an advisory group chaired by and Niroshan Dickwella (34) former England captain Mike Gatting and whose members Reeza Hendricks c D. de Silva b Shanaka ...... 2 which laid the foundation for a include MCC head of cricket John Stephenson and Australia big total. Jean-Paul Duminy run out (Shanaka) ...... 38 great Ricky Ponting, that prospective playing conditions Kusal Perera smashed 51 but Heinrich Klaasen c Mathews b D. de Silva ...... 17 would likely include 20 sequences of five balls rather than it was the 109-run stand between David Miller b Lakmal ...... 21 the traditional six-ball over. Thisara Perera (51 not out) and Andile Phehlukwayo b T. Perera ...... 9 “Basically, they’re still developing the concept,” Dasun Shanaka (65) that took Sri Willem Mulder c D. de Silva b Lakmal ...... 4 Stephenson told reporters at Lord’s on Tuesday. Lanka past the 300-mark. Keshav Maharaj b T. Perera ...... 17 “As custodians of the Laws of the game, what we’re con- Shanaka clobbered five sixes Junior Dala not out ...... 3 cerned about is if you modify the game of cricket too much in his 34-ball blitz as Sri Lanka Lungi Ngidi not out ...... 1 it ceases to look like cricket. plundered 105 runs from the last Extras (lb 5, w 6, nb 1) ...... 12 “They’re still developing how the final format will be.” 10 overs. Total:(9 wkts, 21 overs) ...... 187 The former England international added: “The current South Africa were initially set Fall of Wickets 34-1 (de Kock, 2.6), 51-2 (Hen- thinking is 20 five-ball ‘overs’, but I think today was part of a target of 308 under the Duck- dricks, 4.4), 108-3 (Amla, 9.3), 129-4 (Klaasen, their consultation. worth-Lewis system but further 12.2), 130-5 (Duminy, 13), 149-6 (Phehlukwayo, “I think at the maximum, they’re looking at having a rain interventions left them substitute fielder. But I think what that’s about is per- 15.2), 155-7 (Mulder, 16.4), 183-8 (Maharaj, 19.6), needing 191 runs from 21 overs. formance -- having the best fielders out there at the right Hashim Amla made 40 and 183-9 (Miller, 20.2) time to field. JP Duminy contributed 38 but over with two wickets in hand. South Africa finished on 187-9. Bowling: Lakmal 5 0 46 3, Dananjaya 3 0 30 1, T. “But at the moment, as far as I can make out, they’ll have South Africa suffered a middle- Lakmal dismissed David The tourists will take a 3-1 Perera 4 0 32 2, Shanaka 2 0 20 1, Kumara 3 0 28 11 batsmen, they won’t have ‘overs’ per se but 100 balls, 20 order collapse that left them Miller (21) with the second ball to lead into Sunday’s final one-dayer 0, D. de Silva 4 0 26 1 balls per bowler. needing eight runs from the final effectively clinch the match as in Colombo. “Apart from that, it’ll look like a normal game of cricket.” 18 SPORT THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018

Henderson 5 NEW ARRIVALS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN LIGUE 1 Neymar is still there, and Paris Saint-Germain are set to kick off in contention Pogba keen to leave Man their defence of the French Ligue 1 title against Caen this weekend. As Marseille play Toulouse in the opening game tomorrow, take a look at five of the most interesting new signings in France ahead for opener, of the 2018-19 campaign: United for Barca: Reports THOMAS TUCHEL (PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN) Age: 44 says Klopp Position: Head coach REUTERS AFP Previous club: Borussia Dortmund (GER) -- The biggest change at PSG ahead of this season has come in the dugout. Indeed, the old season had still not finished when the LONDON: Liverpool will give LONDON: France World Cup star capital club announced the appointment of the German Tuchel as skipper Jordan Henderson Paul Pogba is determined to end his their new coach on a two-year deal. He arrives after a year out of every chance to be ready for fractious relationship with the game following his departure from Borussia Dortmund, and Sunday’s Premier League Manchester United manager Jose succeeds Unai Emery whose last season in charge saw PSG win the opener against West Ham Mourinho and move to Barcelona, United despite the midfielder according to British media reports treble but lose to Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16. A only returning to pre-season yesterday. successful defence of the Ligue 1 title combined with a better training on Sunday, manager The 25-year-old -- who scored in performance in Europe are the twin objectives for Tuchel. However, has Juergen Klopp (pictured) the 4-2 World Cup final win over with a large number of players returning late from holidays after said. Croatia -- has agreed terms with Bar- the World Cup, pre-season has possibly not offered too many Henderson, who helped celona for a deal worth £89.5m clues as to how Tuchel will fare at the Parc des Princes. England to a fourth-placed ($115m, 100m euros) over five years, GIANLUIGI BUFFON (PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN) Age: 40 finish at the World Cup, according to the Daily Mail. Position: Goalkeeper impressed his manager with The reported agreement would Previous club: Juventus (ITA) his fitness levels and played see him pick up £346,000 a week, -- The transfer window does not close for French clubs until the 20 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-1 almost double what he earns at end of August, so PSG may yet get the cheque book out. So far, pre-season win over Torino. United. however, the only new arrival has been Buffon. Splashing huge “We have to see how he The Sun claims the former amounts of money last year on Neymar and Kylian Mbappe while reacts. But it is Hendo, so to be Juventus star -- who joined United not recruiting a goalkeeper of proven quality left their squad look- honest in the first session it for a then world-record fee of £89m ing rather unbalanced. But it remains to be seen if bringing in the looked like he trained for the in 2016 -- has demanded the Premier whole three weeks,” Klopp League side increase his wages from 40-year-old Buffon is the ideal solution. The goalkeeping great told the club website https:// £180,000 to £380,000 a week so he had the advantage of being available without a transfer fee, al- www.liverpoolfc.com/news/ is paid almost on a par with Chilean though he was expected to retire at the end of last season before first-team/310902-jurgen- star Alexis Sanchez, otherwise he will deciding to have another crack at glory in the Champions League, Klopp-reaction-liverpool- leave. which has thus far evaded him in a long career. torino-quotes. United, though, would be most PATRICK VIEIRA (NICE) Age: 42 “He’s experienced enough reluctant to sell him, with the Daily Position: Head coach not to bring himself in dif- Mail reporting they have already Previous club: New York City FC (USA) ficult situations where he has rejected a bid by Barcelona of £44.5m -- As France basks in the glow of the national team’s World Cup to run two or three miles in plus Colombian central defender triumph in Moscow, one of the stars of the team that won the two minutes.” Yerry Mina and Portuguese midfielder trophy in 1998 makes his return to the French game as a coach. Meanwhile, Burnley Andre Gomes. Vieira is following in the footsteps of other members of his gen- defender Ben Mee has signed Mourinho has expressed his frus- In this file photo taken on May 04, 2018 Manchester eration of World Cup winners by making inroads into manage- a new three-year contract at tration over the club’s transfer policy, ment. Didier Deschamps and Zinedine Zidane have enjoyed fan- Turf Moor, with an option to and Pogba’s departure would leave United’s French midfielder extend for a further 12 little time for executive chairman Ed Paul Pogba controls the ball tastic years, and now Vieira is hoping to make his name as a coach months, the Premier League Woodward to find a suitable during the Premier League in Europe. Now 42, the former arsenal midfielder arrives at Nice club said yesterday. replacement with the Premier League match against Brighton and -- just along the Cote d’Azur from where he started out at Cannes The 28-year-old has transfer window due to close today. Hove Albion in Brighton. -- after two years at New York City FC. He will hope to build on the made 248 appearances for The club has had to deny the claim fine work done by predecessor Lucien Favre. the Clarets since joining from that Pogba sent a text message to ALEKSANDR GOLOVIN (MONACO) Age: 22 Manchester City, initially on Woodward demanding he be allowed team-mate Arturo Vidal also recently the fray, refusing to comment on links Position: Midfielder loan in 2011 and then perma- to leave. moved to the Catalan giants. with Barcelona. Previous club: CSKA Moscow (RUS) nently the following year. The Frenchman is keen to move Essentially, though, Pogba’s “I will never make declarations -- There have again been big departures at Monaco, but they have Mee featured in 29 league to Barcelona -- the Spanish transfer unhappiness stems from the deteri- about Paul,” said the Dutch-Italian pulled off quite a coup with the signing of Golovin. Born in Siberia, matches last season as the window does not shut till the end of oration in his relationship with agent, who is reported to have earned the 22-year-old midfielder arrives in the glitzy Mediterranean club finished seventh in the the month -- to play with Argentina Mourinho, who not only does he just over £40m when Pogba moved principality after enjoying an impressive World Cup with hosts standings and earned their superstar Lionel Messi, while his close blame for his muted performances to United. Russia. Monaco -- whose billionaire owner and vice-president are slot in the Europa League. friend and former Juventus for United since his move but also for “You have to speak to Manchester both Russian -- beat the likes of Chelsea and Juventus to his sig- his qualified praise of his perform- United,” added Raiola. nature, agreeing a reported 30 million-euro ($34.8m) deal to sign ances for France at the World Cup. Former United star Rio Ferdinand “Paul was like the (France) team. told yesterday’s edition of the Daily him from CSKA Moscow. He will have a big role to play in Leonardo He started average and ended top,” Mail that Mourinho needed to fit the Jardim’s team, with Thomas Lemar, Fabinho and Joao Moutinho all having been sold. Pogba has agreed terms Mourinho told beIN Sports on United’s team around Pogba’s sublime talent, unhappy tour of the United States last but accepted the player needed to JEAN-EUDES AHOLOU (MONACO) Age: 24 with Barcelona for a deal week. Pogba, though, is believed to adapt too. Position: Midfielder worth £89.5m ($115m, have been more upset by what fol- “It’s down to the manager to get Previous club: Strasbourg 100m euros) over five lowed in the interview as Mourinho the best out of him, setting the team -- Ivorian Aholou will be one to watch after joining Monaco from years, according to the implied being in an enclosed envi- up and setting Pogba up in the right Strasbourg on a five-year deal for a reported 14 million euros. ronment over six weeks ensured he way to achieve the best,” said the Daily Mail. Aholou’s rise has been remarkable -- two years ago he had just The reported focused just on football and not on former England central defender. been promoted to Ligue 2 with Orleans before being sold to agreement would see him outside matters such as commercial “But Pogba needs to play his part Strasbourg for 350,000 euros in January 2017 and helping them pick up £346,000 a week, contracts. in that. to promotion. His profile means a successful spell in the principal- almost double what he Pogba’s super agent Mino Raiola “It’s a case of the player and ity could have him eventually following the likes of Fabinho,

-- who was also instrumental in manager getting an understanding for Moutinho, and Tiemoue Bakayoko before them, to England. earns at United. bringing Romelu Lukaku to United each other and getting the best out of last summer -- has remained out of the player.” Bolt to be given time to prove Guardiola prefers improving performance over record REUTERS himself, says Mariners boss know but we believe we can do it.” City begin the new season with REUTERS players, all our players are LONDON: Manchester City will aim a trip to Arsenal on Sunday and expected to be living on the to improve their performance Spaniard Guardiola suggested the MELBOURNE: Usain Bolt Central Coast,” he said. rather than beat last season’s London side could pose a serious (pictured) will train at the “It’s a big part of our club record-breaking Premier League challenge this season under new Central Coast Mariners for as and we spoke to him very tally of 100 points, manager Pep manager Unai Emery. long as it takes to become a early doors about living and Guardiola (pictured) has said. “Arsenal I think are going to be professional footballer and has residing here in the Central Defending champions City more consistent as a team,” Guar- agreed to reside in the Coast and he’s agreed to that became the first side to reach 100 diola added. “It will be tough like it A-League team’s sleepy home which is great. points in a Premier League cam- has to be. It’s nice because every base as part of the deal, “The one driving thing that paign and finished last season 19 season the Premier League is Mariners CEO Shaun has been through this whole points above their closest rivals tougher and tougher. Mielekamp said yesterday. thing has been his own personal Manchester United. “UnaiUnai is a work ethic guy.gu He The Mariners confirmed passion, his own personal belief “People ask ‘can youyou improve knows everythingevery on Tuesday the Olympic sprint and personal desire. on 100 points’oints’ andand I say no aboutabout the champion would train “indef- “We’ve spoken to him because we are not here to do opponents.”opponents initely” with the club, which about our club, what our that. However,er, inindividuallydividually tthehe “He achievedach finished bottom of Australia’s beliefs are, we spoke to him players cann improve,” Guar-Guar- somethings ometh 10-team top flight last season “It may take longer, who The Central Coast, a about going down to the local diola said duringuring the Sky SportSportss uuniquenique in and plays in one of the coun- knows? Only time will tell but magnet for domestic holiday- school and doing school Premier Leagueague launclaunch.h. European footballfo try’s smallest soccer markets. it’s exciting to see what this makers and retirees in Aus- appearances and those sort of “Of courseourse we can inin three EEuropa “His training programme will do for our region. But the tralia’s eastern state of New things and he’s bought right improve. If I felt we could not LLeagueseagues in a row will be structured to see if he importance for us right now is South Wales, is an unlikely into that which has been improve thee team I aandnd hhee hahandled can reach a level of play which to look after an athlete who is destination for a global ath- fantastic.” would calll mmyy himselfhimself wellwell ata PSG. earns him a professional con- coming to try to become a pro- letics superstar to reboot his “We’ve been inundated chairman aandnd He’sHe’s a toptop,, top tract,” Mielekamp told fessional player.” sporting career. with sponsors’ calls this say: ‘I leave’.e’. mmanageranager aand it reporters at the Mariners’ base Jamaican Bolt, who won But Mielekamp said Bolt morning which has been But still, wee will be in Gosford, a suburb of the eight Olympic golds before had already committed to the exciting,” he said. believe we tough.”tou Central Coast region north of retiring at the world champi- club’s community-minded “And for us that long-term can do Sydney. onships in London last year, ethos, which requires players effect is something we’ve got better and “This may take three has trained with Germany’s to reside in the area rather to be mindful of. How can we dominate weeks, this may take three Borussia Dortmund, South than enjoy the big-city com- use this moment to improve more. Will itt months, this may take six Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns forts of Sydney and commute. the club for the long-term? happen? months. and Norway’s Stromsgodset. “The same for all our “But it’s still very early days.” I don’tn’t THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 SPORT 19 McIlroy eyes breakthrough win

AFP his first major title since the contending every week, and I least I’m putting myself in find that blend.” McIlroy 2014 PGA. admire his patience and the position. blamed injury and bad habits ST. LOUIS: Rory McIlroy yearns “Where my game is, I feel way he goes about it,” Bjorn “The only thing I haven’t on detrimental swing changes. for a breakthrough victory after like I’ve done as well as I could said. done is win enough. I’ve given “I’m trying to get back to the a season of near misses, with with what I have. It’s still a “He’s in a place where it’s myself a lot of chances. I way I was the last time I won a the four-time major winner work in progress,” McIlroy said. going to go boom and then he’s haven’t played well enough major in 2014 at Valhalla. I think hopeful this week’s PGA Cham- “I’m still working on a few going to start winning a lot of when it has counted. I’m just that’s one of the best times I pionship can launch his “work- things in my swing and trying golf tournaments again. Even- trying to make that little step swung the club really well at that in-progress” game to new to iron a few kinks out. tually when he wins that one, from contending and getting point in time,” McIlroy said. heights. “With a good week this then I think he’ll just start into final groups to lifting “I’ve gotten into a couple of “I’m giving myself chances week, it just puts a different rolling again.” trophies.” bad habits and that just makes nearly every week,” McIlroy spin on my year from being McIlroy won at Bay Hill in McIlroy learned last week it a little tougher for me to be said on Tuesday. what some people see as dis- March but shared fifth at the at the WGC Bridgestone Invi- consistent with a shorter club “It’s not as if my game’s in appointing to back on track and Masters and second last month tational, when he stumbled to in my hand. So I’m working on bad shape at all. It’s just I another major and going at the British Open, his eighth a final-round 73 and shared it. But it’s a process.” haven’t won as much as I would forward again.” top-10 effort without a win in sixth, that part of what makes McIlroy already has a have liked, but there’s still One person expecting great his past 14 major starts. him a strong driver is hurting process for what to do if he plenty of time to change that.” things soon from McIlroy is “It’s certainly close,” his short game. hoists the Wanamaker Trophy Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks McIlroy has risen to fifth in European Ryder Cup captain McIlroy said. “What makes me so good on Sunday. with Dustin Johnson of the United the world rankings ahead of Thomas Bjorn. “I’ve kept giving myself with the driver is sometimes “Maybe I’ll get to see the today’s start of the year’s final “You go through spells chances this year. I haven’t what makes me inconsistent nightlife,” he said. States during a practice round prior major tournament at Bellerive where you don’t quite get over closed out those tournaments with the wedges,” McIlroy said. “And bring that Wana- to the 2018 PGA Championship in St Country Club, trying to claim the line, but he’s still as I would have liked, but at “So it’s just about trying to maker into some of the bars.” Louis, Missouri on Monday. Tiger could play as vice-captain: Furyk

AFP with Furyk, who wanted him early “So trying to interpret whether on as a vice-captain. he’s done enough or not done ST. LOUIS: US Ryder Cup captain “At the time it took me off guard. enough -- I’ve obviously thought Jim Furyk says Tiger Woods could He hadn’t played in so long,” Furyk about it -- but it’s a position that I play and serve as a vice-captain for said. “He knew then that he was on don’t have to put myself in now.” the Americans if needed at next the mend, that he was starting to feel Woods would still have two US month’s team showdown against better. He had a plan in place for this PGA playoff events to impress Furyk Europe in France. year and really felt like he could if he doesn’t win this week. Woods, a 14-time major winner, compete. That was probably a sign “We still get to see weeks ahead must win this week’s PGA Champi- that I should have picked up a lot in big tournaments,” Furyk said. onship to qualify on points. But quicker on.” “And being 20th on the points with Furyk makes four captain’s picks Woods shared second at the US very few events is a pretty good next month to complete the lineup PGA Valspar Championship in spot.” and held out hope of double duty March, fired his best final round in World number one Dustin for Woods, who has battled back this five years in sharing fourth at the Johnson, second-ranked Justin year from spinal fusion surgery. National in June and led the British Thomas, US Open winner Brooks “It’s possible he could do both,” Open on Sunday before sharing sixth Koepka and Masters champion Furyk said yesterday. last month at Carnoustie. Patrick Reed have already clinched “Is it best for the team? That’s “By March I saw that his game berths for the American squad that what we have to consider. was in a lot better shape and his will compete September 28-30 at “He’s a big help in either role. If health was in a lot better shape,” Le Golf National near Paris. he’s on the team, he has always been Furyk said. Two-time Masters champion a leader. As a player he plays both “So he has been challenging this Bubba Watson and three-time major roles as well.” This week’s final year and moving up that points list, winner Jordan Spieth have enough major tournament of the year at Bel- which has been fun to watch.” points to all-but secure spots. lerive Country Club is the last US Furyk wants to confirm his first Ninth-ranked Rickie Fowler team qualifying event. eight players Monday before and Webb Simpson, the 2012 US Woods, 42, has not won a major thinking about captain’s picks, but Open champion, hold the last two since the 2008 US Open and not he has already pondered a place for places but a host of rivals are won any event since 2013, having 51st-ranked Woods. within reach, the nearest being missed most of the past two years “I’m excited about seeing what Bryson DeChambeau and five-time with back injuries. The former world we have at the end of this week. major winner Phil Mickelson. number one was only weeks into From that point on, I have three or Furyk recalls being among Jon Rahm hits his tee shot on the sixth hole during yesterday practice round of the PGA his latest comeback in January when four weeks before I have to make many partners who paired up with Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club. he brought up the subject of playing those picks,” Furyk said. Woods in his heyday. Wawrinka, Djokovic advance in Toronto AFP 6-1, 6-4 while good friend Felix tough match. Winning 1-6, 7-5, chronically troublesome hip. The Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays Auger-Aliassime, who turns 18 7-5, it’s great for me. Any victory 33-year-old Wawrinka broke a shot against Mirza Basic of TORONTO, CANADA: Stan on Wednesday, thrilled his home is good to get more confidence. late in the second set to level the Bosnia and Herzegovina (not Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic fans as he defeated Lucas Pouille “I’m happy with the way I’m match, and completed his shown) in the Rogers Cup tennis reached the second round of the of France 6-4, 6-3. Three-time practicing. I’m really happy with fightback on a second match tournament at Aviva Centre. Toronto Masters on Tuesday, Grand Slam champion the level and the way I’m moving point as he also broke in the 12th with both men polishing their Wawrinka put 16th seed Kyrgios on the practice court, and I need game of the decider. pre-US Open form. out with an impressive display to find how to put it in the “My hip is, obviously, a little Wawrinka put his comeback after losing a one-sided opening match.” bit sore. That’s why I called the from knee surgery back on track set. Wawrinka’s victory in just trainer on the court. So it’s pretty with a 1-6, 7-5, 7-5 comeback Wawrinka has been strug- over two hours avenged a 2015 self-explanatory,” Kyrgios said. win over Nick Kyrgios. gling to find his best form since loss to Kyrgios in Canada, when “It’s good to see Stan back, I Wimbledon holder Djokovic returning to the ATP Tour after the Swiss had to retire. That guess. He’s obviously had a eased to victory, beating Mirza two knee operations a year ago contest was also remembered tough 12 months with his injury, Basic 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) after the and has slumped to 195 in the for Kyrgios insulting his oppo- and it’s good seeing him back Bosnian replaced orignal world rankings. nent’s girlfriend Donna Vekic. winning some matches.” opponent Chung Hyeon of South “I’m looking for confidence. Kyrgios, with green fluo- Djokovic, a four-time winner Korea, who withdrew before the I’m looking for matches,” he rescent tape encircling each in Canada, double-faulted while match with injury. said. “I’m grateful I got the kneecap, quit injured in last serving for the match to slip into A pair of Canadian teenagers wildcard to play directly in the week’s Washington quarter- a second-set tie-break, but he advanced, with Denis Shapo- main draw. finals, and he was treated in the finished the job for a second- valov dominating Jeremy Chardy “I knew it was going to be a second set here for his round spot. Azarenka breezes into the second round of Montreal event

AFP Azarenka punched her ticket nothing serious, but sometimes round where she will face British her first Montreal appearance you have to figure things out as to the second round with a dom- when you’re in the moment and No.1 Johanna Konta. since 2014. you go. I think I did a good job of LOS ANGELES: Former world inating 6-0, 6-1 victory in just 55 get a really bad spasm, there’s Azarenka stormed through Elsewhere, Maria Sharapova that today,” Sharapova said. No. 1 Victoria Azarenka, who was minutes over the former world nothing you can do. the first nine games of the match made quick work of Bulgarian Sharapova, a finalist in playing for first time since number 10. “I didn’t really practice much before France’s Mladenovic got qualifier Sesil Karatantcheva, 2009, performed solidly, retiring in the San Jose quarter- “I feel better,” she said. “It after. I’ve only had one practice on the board. easily winning 6-1, 6-2 in a defeating Karatantcheva for the finals, kicked off her WTA was definitely pretty bad in San session this week.” The two-time Australian renewal of their former teenage fifth time in their five career Montreal tournament on Jose to have such a sudden thing Azarenka, who needed a Open champion Azarenka even- rivalry. meetings. “I was aggressive, I Tuesday by dismissing Kristina with my back. wildcard to get into the Montreal tually rolled through the final “No matter what tournament served well throughout the Mladenovic in straight sets. “I was hoping it would be draw, moves on to the second three games to get the victory in or who you’re playing against, match,” Sharapova said. 20 MORNING BREAK THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018

PRAYER TIMINGS ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ FAJR 03. 42 AM looks beyond SHOROOK 05. 04 AM Asia to break ZUHR 11. 39 AM MAGHRIB 06. 16 PM Hollywood mould ASR 03. 08 PM ISHA 07. 46 PM REUTERS WEATHER TODAY LOS ANGELES: “Crazy Rich Asians” may be the first Hollywood movie in 25 years with an all-Asian cast but the filmmakers hope it will be enjoyed by moviegoers of all backgrounds. The romantic comedy about an Asian-American New Yorker who goes to Singapore to meet her boyfriend’s Kuwait Airways launches first flight on Terminal 4 wealthy and tradition-bound family of Chinese descent is Views of the exterior and check-in counter of the new Terminal 4 (T4) of Kuwait International Airport, south of Kuwait City, based on the 2013 best-selling yesterday. Kuwait Airways yesterday launched its new terminal with a flight to Bahrain. The T4 would be fully operational book of the same name by by the end of August. Kevin Kwan.“It’s been way too long since we had an all-star Asian cast in a Hollywood studio movie, but at the same time, this movie is for eve- ryone,” Kwan told Reuters at the red carpet premiere in Los Children should be barred from Angeles on Tuesday. “My books are read around the world in 20 lan- o o heading footballs: Brain specialist guages, and in the U.S. 80 percent of my readers are 35 C 38 C AFP “I know this is difficult for many years following his 16-year football Texan, Oklahoman, Kansas - Minimum Maximum people but science evolves. We change career. like, white people - and they Misty at places by early morning becomes LONDON: The debate over the damage with time. Society changes. It is time for A second former professional love my books. So it’s a movie hot and relatively humid daytime with inflicted by heading a football took us to change some of our ways.” player, Rod Taylor, was also recently that everyone can enjoy and some clouds, Humid by night. another turn yesterday as a leading Omalu, whose discovery of the diagnosed with a similar form of appreciate,” he said.

HIGH TIDE 01:30 – 16:00 LOW TIDE 08:00 – 23:00 expert in brain injuries said children impact of CTE on NFL players arose dementia linked to heading the ball, after The movie stars estab- Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department under the age of 18 should not be from his autopsy of former Pittsburgh his family donated his brain to scientists lished actresses like Michelle allowed to. Steeler Mike Webster in 2002, said for analysis following his death aged 74 Yeoh, from “Crouching Tiger, Doctor Bennett Omalu, who was heading a football was dangerous and earlier this year. Hidden Dragon,” and Con- the first specialist to discover how that it should be restricted even at pro- Several other high profile footballers stance Wu from U.S. television American footballers were affected by fessional level. — including a trio of England’s 1966 comedy “Fresh Off the Boat” the brain disease chronic traumatic “It does not make sense to control World Cup winning team in Martin along with newer faces like encephalopathy (CTE), told the BBC he an object travelling at a high velocity Peters, Nobby Stiles and the late Ray New York rapper and actress realised his remarks might jar with with your head,” he said. Wilson — have also been diagnosed with Awkwafina and Henry Golding, some people but that society was “I believe, eventually, at the profes- dementia. who was raised in Britain. evolving. sional level we need to restrict heading “The human brain floats like a “All these things just help get “No child under the age of 18 should of the ball. It is dangerous.” balloon inside your skull so when you people more information about be heading the ball in soccer,” said the The side effects of heading has been head the ball you suffer brain damage,” who we are as a people and help 49-year-old Nigeria-born naturalised a burning issue since an inquest into the said Omalu. differentiate that we’re not just American. death of former England and West Brom “You damage your brain when you one blob being Asian,” Chu said. “Kids under the age of 12 to 14 striker Jeff Astle ruled he died from brain head the ball. The last Hollywood studio film should play a less contact form of soccer trauma caused by heading old heavy “Playing soccer would increase your featuring a large Asian cast was which we should develop for them. leather footballs. risk of suffering brain damage when you “The Joy Luck Club” in 1993. “Kids between 12 and 18 can play He died in 2004, aged 72, after suf- are much older and developing dementia “Crazy Rich Asians” starts its but should not head the ball. fering with Alzheimer’s for almost 10 and CTE.” worldwide roll out on Aug. 15.