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Tehran ready to form coalition Negotiation with those who renege with neighbors: advisor

POLITICAL TEHRAN — A military advisor to the Leader desk on promises is ‘stupidity’: Shamkhani of the Islamic Revolution says Tehran is ready to form a coalition with its neighbors. POLITICAL TEHRAN — In an open been possible. They must stop pressure and Hossein Dehqan, former Iran’s minister of defense, in an in- deskreference to the United economic terrorism against Iran and after terview with Aljazeera Arabic published on Wednesday, warned States which quit the 2015 nuclear deal and that they can talk about implementing the against London’s recent proposal to the European Union about reimposed sanctions on Iran, Ali Shamkhani JCPOA [the 2015 nuclear deal],” Zarif told the formation of a coalition in the Persian Gulf region, accord- said on Wednesday that negotiation with those reporters after a cabinet meeting. ing to a translated version of the interview published by IRNA. who renege on their promises is “stupidity” In an interview with NBC News in an and shows “weakness” and “frustration”. interview aired on July 16, Zarif said that “Today, with the exemplary resistance the room for negotiations is wide open if of the Iranian people, our enemies have U.S. President Donald Trump lifts sanctions reached this belief that they cannot make the against Iran. Iranian people surrender by exaggerating “The U.S. has always had sanctions on the imaginary ghost of war,” Shamkhani, Iran, it’s unfortunately addicted to sanctions, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security but there have been sanctions that have been Council (SNSC), told the MPs sitting the imposed since President Trump came to of- parliament’s economic committee. fice. Once those sanctions are lifted then He noted that the enemies are aware of room for negotiations is wide open,” he said. their failure in adopting the policy of “pres- The U.S. has taken radical measures sure-negotiation” and have no way but full against Iran. On April 8, it designated the implementation of their commitments. Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif a terrorist organization. Also, on April 22, said on July 10 that Iran will not negotiate the U.S. announced that it will not extend under pressure, suggesting that the United sanctions waivers for the buyers of Iran’s States must first stop “economic terrorism” oil and asked the remaining countries that He warned that any change in the status of the Strait of Hormuz against Iran if it seeks negotiations. import oil from to stop their purchases by would open the door to a dangerous confrontation. “Negotiation under pressure has never May 2 or face U.S. sanctions. Dehqan also said that Tehran would not negotiate with the U.S. administration under any circumstances and that if Wash- ington decided to go to war then all American bases in the region would be targeted, a Reuters version of the interview reported. Larijani: Except for a few Arab states, no country took ‘deal of century’ seriously POLITICAL TEHRAN — Iran’s Parliament Speak- In the Eid al-Fitr sermons in Tehran last month, Leader desker Ali Larijani has underlined Tehran’s of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei Iran says won’t not let unwavering support for Palestine, stressing that backing said the U.S.-Israeli plot against Palestinians is doomed to the oppressed people of Palestine is a religious obligation failure and will never materialize. disturbance in Strait of Hormuz for Muslims. Decrying the U.S. deal of the century conspiracy, the “The Islamic Republic of Iran’s policy is always to … Leader said the betrayal of the cause of Palestine by some pursue the Palestinian issue with full sensitivity,” Larijani Muslim countries, including Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, has 1 However, Araqchi said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran said during a meeting with Saleh al-Arouri, deputy chairman provided the grounds for “the evil plot”. will continue exporting its oil under any circumstances.” of the political office of Hamas, in Tehran late on Tuesday. The deal of the century will never materialize, Ayatollah Commenting on the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, The Iranian lawmaker described the U.S. government’s Khamenei said, expressing gratitude to some Arab countries Araqchi said diplomatic paths are always open to save the deal “deal of the century” plan as “failed from the beginning” and and the Palestinian groups that have voiced their opposition from a total collapse. said, “Except for a few Arab states, no country took this issue to the deal. He said Iran has reduced its nuclear commitments within seriously especially because Trump, whose weakness is his The deal of century ploy, fronted by U.S. President Donald the framework of the JCPOA. market-based foreign policy, does not have an acceptable Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, has already been rejected Le Drian said that France will make any effort to preserve position in the international arena.” by the Palestinians, who say the White House’s policies have the JCPOA. “The path of resistance should be followed and this is been blatantly biased in favor of Israel. The French foreign minister described launching the In- the only way to make the enemies of Palestine regret (their and difficult situation.” Palestinians have cut off all contacts with the Trump strument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) as an lack of support for the Palestinian cause),” Larijani noted. “Therefore, we should rise the level of our convergence administration since the president broke with decades of “important political step”. The Hamas official, for his part, expressed satisfaction at and prevent Israel and the U.S. from infiltrating into the bipartisan policy to recognize al-Quds (Jerusalem) as the INSTEX is a European special purpose vehicle aimed at fa- his visit to Iran and said, “Today the region is in a sensitive region,” he added. capital of Israel in December 2017. cilitating legitimate trade between Europe and Iran. The EU announced on June 28 that INSTEX has gone into effect. Tehran says the mechanism is far short of Iran’s expectation. Iran insists the mechanism should include Iran’s oil purchases. Rouhani: Strait of Hormuz no place for ‘joking’ Majid Takht Ravanchi, Iran’s permanent representative POLITICAL TEHRAN — Referring to of the security of the Strait.” the neighboring countries, and it is none Rouhani: We don’t accept to sit to the United Nations, has likened INSTEX to a “beautiful deskrecent U.S. and UK adven- Iran seized a British oil tanker in the of the business of other countries. Iran has at ‘surrender table’ car without gasoline”. turisms in the Strait of Hormuz, President Strait of Hormuz on Friday, when Iranian always been a guardian of the Persian Gulf.” Elsewhere in his remarks, Rouhani said “The current situation of INSTEX does not suffice. This mech- Hassan Rouhani warned on Wednesday that authorities said it was involved in an accident Rouhani went on to say that the world his country is quite ready for “fair, legal and anism without money is like a beautiful car without gasoline,” the strategic waterway is no place for joking. with an Iranian fishing boat and ignored its should thank the IRGC for security of the dignified” negotiations but it will not accept he told reporters on June 29. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the distress call before capture. Persian Gulf, including by stopping the to “surrender” under the name of negotiation. Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman, is a major Allah-Morad Afifipoor, head of Ports and British tanker. Rouhani was indirectly referring to Don- strategic waterway through which about Maritime Organization in southern Hor- “The Revolution Guards bravely and ald Trump’s repeated calls for negotiations one-fifth of global oil consumption passes mozgan Province, said on Saturday that the powerfully stopped the criminal British with Iran. on its way from Middle Eastern producers 30,000-ton UK-flagged Stena Impero tanker ship, because it had ignored all warnings. Iran has said negotiations and sanctions including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE and had “collided with a fishing boat on its route The Guards has carried out a very meticulous cannot go together, insisting that the Trump Kuwait as well as Iran. and, according to law, after an accident it is and professional deed here.” administration must first lift sanctions against “The security of the Persian Gulf, Sea of necessary that the causes are investigated.” Rouhani also said that Iran will not allow Iran and then talk about negotiations. Oman, and Strait of Hormuz is of utmost Following the collision, those on board any country to attempt to create unruliness Since leaving the multi-nation nuclear deal importance to Iran,” Rouhani said in a cab- the fishing boat “contacted the British ves- in the Persian Gulf. “While we do not seek in May 2018, the Trump administration has inet meeting. sel but didn’t receive any response,” so they tension and military confrontation, what slapped the hardest ever sanctions on Iran. He added, “The Strait of Hormuz has informed the Hormozgan maritime organi- actions we have taken so far have been in Rouhani said his government has never lost a very sensitive situation. It is no place zation “according to the legal procedures,” correspondence with the crimes of the other and will never lose the chance of negotiations. for joking, neither one where a country the local official added. side. It was the same story with downing the “So long as I am in charge of the country’s decides to ignore international regulations In his remarks in the cabinet, Rouhani trespassing drone, which was a very metic- executive affairs we are quite ready for fair, and enter the Strait on the wrong direction said, “The responsibility to make sure of the ulous and professional job.” legal and dignified negotiations… but we are while also disregarding the warnings of security of the Strait of Hormuz and Persian “If our country’s territory is violated, we not ready to sit near surrender table under Secretary General of the European External Action Service the Revolution Guards who are in charge Gulf is mostly on the shoulders of Iran and will response in the same manner again.” the name of negotiation.” (EEAS) Helga Schmid said on July 11 that countries outside the European Union will join INSTEX. According to AP, she said that beyond the 10 EU nations that are already part of the system, she could “share with you that Deal of century intended to consolidate occupation, Iran says more, also non-EU member states, will join.” POLITICAL TEHRAN — Es’haq Al-e- Habib, the Moreover, the so-called “deal of the century” is based determined and persevere they are in realizing their noble Apart from the three EU member nations that are party to the deskIranian deputy ambassador to the UN, on wrong assumptions simply because it is aimed at buying objectives of liberty and independence. deal - Britain, Germany and France - seven more EU member said on Tuesday that the United States proposed the “deal all causes and aspirations, honor and dignity, property and They suffered economically for seven decades to liberate states have recently committed to take part. of the century” in order to consolidate occupation, urging territory, and inalienable rights of an entire nation. their lands. What they need is freedom and liberation. Once On May 8, exactly one year after the U.S. withdrew from the world to resist this “unjust move”. It is certainly an illusion and therefore definitively will the occupation ends, they well know how to improve the the multi-nation nuclear agreement, Iran announced a partial “Under the pretext of economic improvement, the main completely fail. economy of their independent State. withdrawal from some aspects of the pact, saying that the coun- aim and the true nature of the so-called ‘deal of the century’ The cause of Palestine is based on the struggle of a nation At the same time, the international community should try would no longer adhere to some of the limits on its nuclear is to consolidate the occupation. The World must resist this for freedom; for liberty; for independence; for complete continue its strong support to the Palestinians in their struggle activities. It also threatened to step up uranium enrichment if unjust move,” he stated control over all its ancestral lands; for preserving its re- to liberate their homeland. an agreement is not made within 60 days to protect it from the Al-e- Habib made the remarks while addressing a UN ligious and cultural identity and sites; and for saving its Under the pretext of economic improvement, the main sanctions’ effects. Security Council meeting on “The situation in the Middle honor and dignity. aim and the true nature of the so-called “deal of the century” In follow-up to that deadline, on July 7 Iran announced that it East, including the Palestinian question”. Diminishing and shrinking such noble and holy causes is to consolidate the occupation. The World must resist this has started enriching uranium to a higher purity than the 3.67% Following is full text of his statement published by IRNA: to economic improvement is the wrongest ever possible unjust move. as the Europeans missed the 60-day deadline to devise a concrete The main development since the previous open debate was assumption to solve the question of Palestine. This Council as well must end the vicious cycle of being mechanism to protect the country from the U.S. sanctions. the attempts to implement the so-called “deal of the century” Additionally, the so-called “deal of the century” is based on bullied by one of its permanent members who unlawfully However, Iran has said if the remaining parties take con- through convening a workshop on Palestine in Bahrain. an unrealistic approach, simply because all of the Palestinian and brazenly continue rendering this body inactive and crete steps to shield the country from sanctions it will reverse This initiative is based on ill-intents, wrong assump- groups, without exception, have strongly rejected this deal. ineffective regarding Israel. its decisions. tions and unrealistic approaches, and therefore is definitely Furthermore, Al-Quds Al-Sharif, in addition to Palestin- This hypocritical policy should come to an end and the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Le Drian held a doomed to fail. ians, is dear to all Muslims, and no Muslim in the world is Council must be able to play its Charter-based role in support phone conversation on Tuesday discussing the JCPOA. It is based on ill intent simply because it has been pro- ready to accept such a disgraceful plan. Al-Quds Al-Sharif of the Palestinians. “Mr. Lavrov and Mr. Le Drian agreed to continue taking posed by the U.S., a country who is well-known for its biased is and will remain the capital of Palestine. Ultimately, like any other crisis, the question of Palestine concrete steps towards preserving the JCPOA and reducing policies rendering unconditional support for Israel as well History tells us that no nation has compromised on its cannot be solved without addressing its root causes. There is tensions around Iran,” reads a statement issued by the Russian as unjust practices towards the Palestinians. sacred causes and the nation of Palestine is no exception. no magic solution. The unlawful occupation of Palestine is Foreign Ministry. The latest living examples include moving the U.S. em- Mere struggle and resistance of Palestinians in the course the main source of this crisis and it can end only by ending In addition to ditching the nuclear deal, the United States has bassy to Jerusalem and recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over of the past seven decades clearly indicate that how resolute, the occupation. deployed warships, fighter jets, Patriot anti-missile batteries, the Occupied Syrian Golan, both of which are in flagrant Finally, the Israeli representative, in total disregard troops in the region for a possible confrontation with Iran. violation of the peremptory norms of international law. of this meeting’s agenda, which is respected by all and is On June 20, Iran downed an intruding U.S. surveillance drone The cause of Palestine is Basically, during the past seven decades, the Security Council focused on the Palestinian question, unsuccessfully tried as it breached the Iranian airspace over the southern shores of has been unable to force the Occupying Power to end the occu- based on the struggle of to distract attentions away from the crimes and unlawful Hormozgan province. pation because of the unreserved support of the U.S. for Israel. policies of its regime. Macron announced on July 15 that he would speak to Rouhani, a nation for freedom; for Such a systematic U.S. support, when even Israel is com- He must have explained why they continue the occupation Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald liberty; for independence; mitting the most heinous and barbaric crimes, has embold- of Palestine; investing on death and destruction; invading Trump as part of a French initiative to prevent an escalation of ened the Zionist regime to continue, with total impunity, to for complete control over other countries; imposing inhumane blockade on Gaza; killing tensions in the Middle East. commit all international crimes systematically. innocent children; demolishing homes, schools and hospi- “The momentum we built over the last few weeks has, I think, all its ancestral lands; for Relying on such supports, Israel has also continued its tals; promoting racism; developing all types of weapons of prevented the worst from happening and overreactions on the expansionist policies and illegitimate practices in oppress- preserving its religious mass destruction, including hundreds of nuclear weapons; Iranian side,” Macron told a joint press conference with his Ser- ing the Palestinians in gross violation of their basic rights. and cultural identity and rejecting to join treaties banning WMDs, particularly the bian counterpart. One of such brutalities is the decade-long illegal blockade NPT; rejecting the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free “In these difficult conditions, we will continue our mediation sites; and for saving its of Israel on Gaza, turning it to the largest open prison in zone in the Middle East. Stop fabrications, lawlessness, bru- and negotiation work,” he added. the world. This inhumane blockade must come to an end. honor and dignity. tality and crimes and be accountable. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 25, 2019 IRAN IN FOCUS

No Iranian drone has been Tehran raps Trump’s racist remarks on Afghanistan

POLITICAL TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokes- downed, IRGC chief reaffirms deskman Abbas Mousavi on Wednesday con- demned U.S. President Donald Trump’s racist remarks Defense Minister Hatami says if U.S. has shot down a drone it should show its wreckage about neighboring Afghanistan. “The Islamic Republic of Iran stands with the resistant POLITICAL TEHRAN — The chief department of the IRGC announced. people, government and intellectuals of the neighboring, desk of the Islamic Revolu- “The footage will show that the drone brotherly country of Afghanistan,” Mousavi said. tion Guards Corps (IRGC) has categori- of the IRGC’s Aerospace Force was con- cally rejected the U.S. claims on downing ducting its routine mission in the re- Iranian drones over the Persian Gulf. gion before the arrival of the American “I officially announce that no drone vessel at the Strait of Hormuz,” it said, belonging to Iran has been shot down,” adding that the drone has sent footage Major General Hossein Salami said on of its “monitoring the aforementioned Wednesday, according to IRNA. ship both before and after the time that His remarks came after U.S. Central Americans claim”. Command Chief General Kenneth Mc- Trump’s claim has been refuted by Kenzie said the U.S. may have brought a range of Iranian officials since it was down two Iranian drones during a stand- first raised by Donald Trump at a White off in the Gulf last week. House event on Thursday. “We are confident we brought down Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas one drone, we may have brought down Araqchi said in a tweet, “We have not a second,” McKenzie told CBS news on lost any drone in the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday. nor anywhere else.” Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier “I am worried that USS Boxer has Trump on Monday said he could put an end to the General Amir Hatami also confirmed shot down their own UAS by mistake!” Afghanistan war in a week, but that it would cost millions on Wednesday that no Iranian drone he said sarcastically. of lives and wipe the country “off the face of the Earth.” has been shot down. Brigadier General Abolfazl Sheka- “If we wanted to fight a war in Afghanistan and win Iran, which last month shot down an rchi, a senior spokesman for the Ira- it, I could win that war in a week. I just don’t want to kill intruding U.S. drone, has denied that nian military, said on July 19 that Iran 10 million people,” Trump said, seated beside Pakistani it lost any of its own unmanned aerial has not lost any drone in the Strait of Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House. vehicles, after U.S. President Donald Hormuz. “I have plans on Afghanistan, that if I wanted to win Trump announced that the USS Boxer “Contrary to Trump’s delusional that war, Afghanistan would be wiped off the face of the had downed one. claim, all drones belonging to Iran in Earth. It would be gone. It would be over in -- literally, General Salami said the drone, which the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, in 10 days, and I don’t want to do -- I don’t want to go the U.S. claimed it had shot down, was “Today, no one believes a word without including the one mentioned by him, that route.” on a reconnaissance mission in the skies evidence … The enemies, if they can, broadcast have returned to their bases safe and The comment drew a stiff response from Afghanistan’s over Persian Gulf waters for three hours sound,” Shekarchi said. presidential palace, which has been excluded from talks and 40 minutes and it sent images and the footage of the downing and the wreckage Commander of the IRGC Aerospace between the U.S. and the Taliban. videos of regional and trans-regional of the drone,” General Salami asserted. Force Amir Ali Hajizadeh said on Sun- “The Afghan nation has not and will never allow any vessels – some of which were broadcast. day Trump’s lie about shooting down foreign power to determine its fate,” it said in a statement “Today, no one believes a word without that we downed, and if anybody claims warship to prove the falsity of Washing- an Iranian drone was so big that even on Tuesday. evidence … The enemies, if they can, that he has downed our drone should ton’s claims. Iran believed it at first. “While the Afghan government supports the U.S. ef- broadcast the footage of the downing show it.” “We will soon release the footage re- “After Trump’s claim about downing forts for ensuring peace in Afghanistan, the government and the wreckage of the drone,” Salami Earlier, the IRGC described the U.S. corded by the IRGC Aerospace Force an Iranian drone, we checked with various underscores that foreign heads of state cannot determine asserted. president’s claim as “ridiculous”, and drone from the USS Boxer to expose units several times, because we could not Afghanistan’s fate in absence of the Afghan leadership,” Defense Minister Hatami also said, declared that it would release the foot- Americans’ baseless claims to the public believe that he himself would directly it added, calling for clarification of Trump’s statement. “We showcased the remains of the drone age collected by its drone from the U.S. opinion of the world,” the public relations tell such a big lie to the media,” he said. More than 20,000 foreign troops, most of them American, are in Afghanistan as part of a U.S.-led NATO mission to train, assist and advise Afghan forces. Some U.S. forces carry out “counterterrorism” operations. Saudi policies isolated Riyadh in the Islamic world and the region: Vaezi A record 3,804 Afghan civilians were killed last year TEHRAN (MNA) — In reaction to the remarks made Saudi Arabia peacefully because that will be in favor of all due in part to stepped-up air attacks by U.S.-led forces by Saudi Ambassador in the UN, presidential chief of regional countries,” he added. and an increased number of suicide bombings, the United staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Wednesday that “Saudi On July 19, Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United Nations said in a February report. Arabia’s policies have left them alone in the Islamic world Nations, Abdullah Al-Mouallimi, said that his country does and the region.” not want war with Iran and that the time to end the war in “Saudis started a war that they thought would be ended Yemen has come. in few weeks,” Vaezi said, adding, “Yemen war was harmful “We do not want war with Iran in Yemen or elsewhere,” Iran’s nuclear measures are to the Saudi economy and distorted the country’s face.” Al-Mouallimi said. “The Saudi ambassador to the United Nations admitted On July 22, spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s legal, says envoy what Iran has repeated many times i.e. regional issues must National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said POLITICAL TEHRAN — The Iranian Ambassador be resolved through negotiations and by regional countries,” Saudi Arabia is on the verge of a “serious transformation”, deskto Belarus, Mostafa Oveisi, has described Vaezi underlined. adding that the kingdom seems to be moving toward as “legal” Iran’s actions with regard to reduction of its “Iran welcomes resolving issues with the Emirates and de-escalation. commitments to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal. Iran has already said that its decisions to limit its nu- clear commitments are based on the Paragraph 36 of Russia: Iran must not be blamed for all regional problems the JCPOA. POLITICAL TEHRAN — Russian ries, in Yemen or in neighboring countries aggressive military scenarios only lead to a deskForeign Minister Sergey is confrontational. deadlock,” the minister added. Lavrov has said Iran should not be blamed “It will not help solve problems. I am Lavrov also stressed that any attempts for everything that is happening in the region. convinced that Iran should be involved in by U.S. warmongers to solve the Iranian Iran should become part of the the dialogue. We are talking about this with problem by military means could lead to solution to the security problem in the our American and Israeli colleagues. I am disastrous consequences. Middle East, rather than being blamed convinced that we will defend this position Tehran-Washington tensions initially for everything that is happening in the more and more efficiently because more and rose last May when U.S. President Donald region, UrduPoint quoted Lavrov as more countries realize that any adventurous Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal saying on Wednesday. “I am convinced that Iran is a country Lavrov argues the course on making Tehran that should be part of the solution to the and reimposed sanctions on Tehran. problem of the region,” he said. a scapegoat for everything that happens in Also, Trump has on several occasions Lavrov argued that the course on mak- Syria, in the Palestinian territories, in Yemen referred to Iran as a “terrorist nation”, and ing Tehran a scapegoat for everything that blamed the Islamic Republic for being “be- happens in Syria, in the Palestinian territo- or in neighboring countries is confrontational. hind terrorism in many different places.”

Paragraph 36 provided a mechanism to resolve dis- putes and allows one side, under certain circumstances, U.S. warns civil aviation industry against dealing with Iranian airlines to stop complying with the deal if the other side is out of (Press TV) — The Trump administration has In February, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) compliance. warned the civil aviation industry against dealing ruled that the UN tribunal has jurisdiction to hear a Ambassador Oveisi said Iran has not violated the JCPOA. with Iranian airlines, saying any company found claim by Iran to recover $1.75 billion in assets frozen “All of Iran’s actions are according to the non-prolifera- to have business with them would put itself in the by Washington, rejecting U.S. objections. tion treaty (NPT), and therefore none of the international crosshairs of sanctions. Last year, the Hague-based court reprimanded the organizations should be worried about it,” IRNA quoted A formal advisory from the U.S. Treasury Depart- U.S. over its reimposition of sanctions on Iran, order- him as saying on Tuesday, citing Sputnik. ment’s pro-Israeli Office of Foreign Assets Control ing Washington to lift restrictive measures linked to He emphasized that it was not Iran that withdrew from (OFAC) issued on Tuesday claimed that Iran’s com- humanitarian trade, food, medicine and civil aviation. the JCPOA, since the IAEA has confirmed Iran’s compli- mercial airliners were a key component of support for The ruling was a victory for Iran after it complained ance with the deal on several occasions. the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). to the ICJ that the return to sanctions imposed by the All of Iran’s actions are based on the NPT and monitored The advisory said entities providing services for U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear agreement was in by the IAEA, the envoy said, adding, “Iran is politically designated Iranian airlines, including financing, violation of the Treaty of Amity, a 1955 pre-revolu- acting peacefully and there should not be a concern for reservations and ticketing as well as procurement of tionary friendship treaty. international organizations.” aircraft parts, would be at risk of enforcement actions The U.S. Treasury revoked licenses for 200 passenger Iranian officials say the U.S. is publicly propagating a “On the contrary, the world has to fear the policies of or economic sanctions. planes ordered by national flag carrier Iran Air from policy intended to damage as severely as possible Iran’s countries that have already used nuclear weapons against “The international civil aviation industry, including Airbus, Boeing and Franco-Italian turboprop maker economy and its national companies, and therefore other people in the world and are trying to dominate the service providers like general sales agents, brokers, ATR after President Donald Trump pulled out of the Iranian nationals. entire world.” and title companies, need to be on high alert to ensure 2015 Iran nuclear deal. U.S. leaders have said Washington’s tough sanctions Oveisi further stressed that if the other signatories to they are not complicit in Iran’s malign activities,” the Only 16 aircraft were delivered – 13 by ATR and against the Islamic Republic are aimed at giving the the JCPOA abide by their commitments, Iran can re-im- treasury’s Sigal Mandelker said. three by Airbus – before the licenses were withdrawn. Iranian people a chance to have better lives. plement all of its commitments to the 2015 accord. The advisory singled out Iran’s Mahan Air, black- Sanctions are the key tool the United States uses “The sanctions on Iran have this ultimate goal: cre- “Otherwise, as Leader of the Islamic Revolution Aya- listed by the U.S. in 2011, alleging that the airline has a against Iran as part of its “maximum pressure” policy ating an outcome where the Iranian people can have tollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iranian President Hassan role in providing financial, material and technological and Mandelker is the one with her hand on the lever. better lives than they have today,” Secretary of State Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif support to the IRGC’s Qods Force. She is one of the key figures eager to push the Ira- Mike Pompeo said in January. have stressed, Iran will continue to reduce its commitments “Lack of adequate compliance controls could expose nians, designing the policy Trump’s administration Pompeo earlier told BBC Persian that Iranian of- to the deal every two months,” he remarked. those operating in the civil aviation industry to signif- hopes will force Iranian capitulation. ficials must listen to Washington “if they want their On May 8, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew icant risks, including civil or criminal enforcement Touting herself as a child of Holocaust survivors, people to eat.” his country from the JCPOA. Ever since its withdrawal, actions or economic sanctions,” Mandelker said. Mandelker succeeded Stuart Levey, the founding of- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif the U.S. has imposed new rounds sanctions against the Since 2018, the United States has imposed economic ficial in the role she now holds. shot back, saying Pompeo’s open threat to starve the Islamic Republic in line with its “maximum pressure” sanctions on 11 entities and individuals for dealing The United States has been going after Iran’s cash Iranian nation was “a crime against humanity” and policy toward Tehran. with Mahan Air. The United States also designated flow and frozen assets for decades ever since the 1979 “a desperate attempt to impose U.S. whims on Iran.” Under the JCPOA, Iran had agreed to limit parts of Qeshm Fars Air, a commercial cargo airline controlled Islamic Revolution and Mandelker has become the On Monday, Trump tweeted, “Their Economy is its nuclear program in exchange for the termination of by Mahan Air, in early 2019. stewardess of the campaign. dead, and will get much worse. Iran is a total mess!” economic and financial sanctions. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY JULY 25, 2019

STOCK MARKET Iran seeking deeper trade ties TEDPIX 252864.7 IFX 3291.98 Sources: tse.ir, Ifb.ir with East Africa 1 During the event, various officials the East Africa Community (EAC) countries’ from both sides including Modoudi, Baqeri potentials and capabilities and stressed the CURRENCIES and Ahmed Subu delivered speeches and in need for expansion of trade ties between the end of the event company representa- Iran and these nations. USD 42,000 rials tives and businessmen from the two sides According to Subu, EAC nations name- ly Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, EUR 46,808 rials held B2B talks to explore issues regarding the banking, transportation and insurance Tanzania, and Uganda are all developing GBP 52,212 rials relations, especially in maritime transpor- countries with great potentials and trade tation and shipping. opportunities which can offer huge benefits AED 11,437 rials Africa a green market with and advantages for those traders which dare Source: cbi.ir huge potentials to enter these markets. Opening the event, the head of Iran’s trade She further mentioned some of the ex- promotion organization welcomed the Af- ported goods from the East African countries rican guests and expressed hope that such including teas, coffee, minerals, diamond, COMMODITIES events and forums would be a starting point agricultural products as well as oil and gas in formation of a great economic relations and their products. Brent $63.96/b between Iran and all African countries. Elsewhere in her remarks Subu under- WTI $57.02/b In his Speech, Modoudi mentioned Iran’s lined Kenya’s significant position among small share in the global trade and noted that EAC nations as a gateway to some of the OPEC Basket $64.27/b Africa could be a gateway through which landlocked countries like Uganda and Ruanda. Gold $1,426.20/oz the country’s trade levels could be raised TPO Head Mohammadreza Modoudi speaking in an Iran-East Africa business forum According to the official, Kenya is following significantly. on Wednesday Silver $16.56/oz “Iran holds only a two-percent share in a 2030 vision plan in which the country has the total global trade and Africa, having a items currently comprise the country’s ex- markets have made them unrivaled trade put in on the agenda to reach food security, Platinium $8690.90/oz 1.3-billion population, could be a great op- ports basket”, adding that “Africa is an almost destinations for Iranian exporters”, he said. stable housing and manufacturing and also Sources: oilprice.com, Moneymetals.com portunity for Iranian businesses to benefit intact market with huge potentials for trade The official also voiced the TPO and gov- providing affordable accommodation for all from,” he said. and investment. There is demand for a great ernment’s support for all capable Iranian the nation. The official further mentioned some of variety of commodities and this could help companies that are interested in trade with “In this regard, the interested traders and the potential areas in which the two sides diversify our exports basket.” East Africa. investors should place especial importance Integrated forex market to can cooperate, including investment and Modoudi finally called on the Iranian East Africa Community, a on these four areas in order to benefit from joint ventures, infrastructure, engineering companies and businessmen to seriously gateway to new opportunities the opportunities presented in the country,” replace NIMA? and services, agriculture, food industry, de- consider opening a venue for trade with In another part of the forum, as the Af- she added. velopment projects, auto industry and etc. Africa and to benefit from the presented rican representative in the event, Kenya’s At the end of the event, the two sides’ 1 There were previously criticisms about the weaknesses He went on saying that “unfortunately opportunity. Ambassador to Tehran Ruqayyah Ahmed businessmen and traders held B2B talks to in the performance of NIMA and some also said that integrated currently the range of exported goods from “African countries’ requests for Irani- Subu delivered her speech. get to know each other more, and to discuss forex market can fill the gaps created by NIMA, but now that Iran is really unsatisfactory and only 120 an goods and their constantly expanding In her remarks the official underlined future cooperation. launching of integrated forex market is seen to occur soon, the idea for omitting NIMA and replacing it with integrated market is being strengthened. Steel ingot output up 3.7% in a quarter on year ECONOMY TEHRAN— Production Renovation Organization (IMIDRO). world during the first quarter of this year. deskof steel ingot in Iran dur- A report by the World Steel Organ- The country’s crude steel production ca- ing spring, which corresponds to the first ization (WSO) has indicated that Iran pacity will increase by 25 million tons within quarter of Iranian calendar year, stood at became the world’s tenth largest steel the next four years, according to a deputy 5.2 million tons, rising 3.7 percent from the producer in 2018. director in IMIDRO. same quarter in the past year, IRNA reported Iran which stood at the 13th place in 2017 Ardeshir Sa’d Mohammadi said that on Wednesday. could lag behind three major steel producers in through such increase in crude steel output, As previously announced by the Iranian the world, namely Italy, Taiwan, and Ukraine the required feedstock for the plants will be Steel Producers Association, Iran exported to stand at the 10th place in 2018, despite properly supplied. 4.899 million tons of steel ingot during the the re-imposition of sanctions by the U.S. The official further lamented that of the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March According to the WSO’s report, Iran 35 million tons of crude steel produced in 20, 2019). produced 25 million tons of crude steel in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on As reported, billets and blooms accounted 2018 which indicates 17.7 percent growth March 20, 2019), 25 million tons were used The recent stabilization of forex market and Iranian currency for 67 percent of the steel ingot exports in from 21.2 million tons in 2017. ter of this year. in the production process. rial strengthening against dollar also supports such idea, because the past year. Also, a recent report by the WSO says The WSO’s report put Iran’s crude steel Iran is one of the top 10 mineral-rich the economists believes that CBI strengthening its supervision Over 40% of crude steel produced that production of crude steel in Iran rose output at 6.223 million tons and that of the countries where 68 types of minerals over NIMA has been resulted to injection of more foreign cur- in Iran is exported to different markets 7.1 percent during the first quarter of 2019 world’s 64 steel producers at 155.9 million have been identified so far, including rency to the domestic economy via this system making the forex worldwide, according to Khodadad Ghar- compared to the same period of time in 2018. tons in the three-month period. the world’s largest deposits of copper, rate coming down. ibpour, the head of Iranian Mines and It is while crude steel production in the China, India, Japan, the U.S., and South zinc and iron ore, which are tempting So, some experts or those active in economic sectors, especially Mining Industries Development and world increased 4.5 percent in the first quar- Korea were the top five steel producers in the international investors. in the private sector, believe that such market stabilization is a good opportunity for moving toward omitting NIMA gradually. They say that integrated market should delete the other rates in the forex market, because a single-rate system is an advantage Annual exports of paper, cardboard rise 63% toward transparency. ECONOMY TEHRAN — Export of papers and card- Mentioning lack of raw materials as one of the main deskboards from Iran has risen 63 percent in challenges faced by the paper industry, Moqimi said, “We the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2019) are trying to expedite the supply of raw materials in a way China’s tax cuts may be able from its previous year, Deputy Industry, Mining and Trade to lay the ground for production of products with higher Minister Farshad Moqimi announced. value added.” to offset the cost of trade Moqimi, the deputy minister for industrial affairs, who was As previously announced by the Ministry of Industry, tariffs: economist speaking in one of the specialized meetings on investigating Mining and Trade, production of paper in Iran rose 5.5 domestic industry status attended by some representatives percent during the first two months of the current Iranian Tax cuts could end up supporting economic growth in China, even from paper production associations on Tuesday, also said calendar year (March 21-May 21) compared to the same if Beijing’s trade war with the U.S. doesn’t improve, according that Iran’s paper and cardboard import has fallen 18 percent period of time in the previous year. to the chief economist of a Chinese investment banking firm. in the previous year, IRNA reported. As reported, some 164,900 tons of different types The official further put the paper and cardboard production of paper were produced in the country during the two- at near one million tons in the past year, increasing from its month period of this year, rising from 156,200 tons preceding year, saying, “We have achieved self-reliance in of the product produced in the same time span in the production of some types of paper and cardboard.” past year.

Inflation rate at 40.4%: statistical center ECONOMY TEHRAN — The Sta- regions in Tir, indicating 2.9 percent and 1.8 riencing double-digit inflation rates again. NIMA), setting foreign currency exchange desktistical Center of Iran percent increase, respectively, compared to In early May, Central Bank of Iran (CBI) policies to support non-oil and oil exports announced that the inflation rate in the the previous month. Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati outlined CBI and providing liquidity and working capital twelve-month period ended on July 22, In the Iranian calendar year 1395 (ended on plans for neutralizing or relieving the impact to maintain and boost domestic production According to cnbc.com, the U.S. and China have been locked which marks the end of the fourth Iranian March 20, 2017), Iran could manage to experi- of U.S. sanctions on the country’s economy. and finally establishing a financial mechanism in a tariff battle since early 2018 and both economies have levied calendar month of Tir, stood at 40.4 percent, ence a single-digit inflation rate after 26 years. In an Instagram post, the official pointed with neighboring countries were some of the sanctions on each other’s imports. Earlier this month, China said IRIB reported. The inflation rate stood at 9.8 percent in out some of the approaches that CBI was plans which CBI head said is going to execute. its second-quarter GDP growth was 6.2%, its slowest quarterly rate The inflation rate in the mentioned period that year according to the Statistical Center going to follow in order to counter the U.S. Explaining CBI plans for managing infla- in 27 years. Still, Liang Hong, chief economist of widely followed shows a 2.8-percent rise from the figure of of Iran and at nine percent according to the sanctions and to control inflation. tion, the official noted that previous monetary China International Capital Corporation said the government the twelve-month period ended on the last Central Bank of Iran (CBI). Maintaining and strengthening the rela- policies regarding the controls over cash flow has done “enough” to support the economy. day of the previous month. But since the last year’s calendar month tive stability of the foreign exchange market would be modified using the new structure “I think a lot of people forgot the Chinese government, this As reported, the average goods and ser- of Khordad (ended on June 22, 2018), when by strengthening and improvement of the of monetary policy and consequently un- year, had launched a personal income tax cut (and) a lot of other vices Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at the inflation rate stood at 10.2 percent, as performance of domestic Forex Manage- certainty over controlling the cash demand tax cuts as well,” she told CNBC’s “Street Signs” on Wednesday. 178.4 in urban areas and at 186.5 in the rural announced by the CBI, the country’s expe- ment Integrated System (locally known as was going to decrease. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced cuts in taxes worth close to 2 trillion yuan ($290.66 billion) in March this year, and the coun- try was set to exceed its tax cut target of 1.3 trillion yuan in 2018. “That has supported domestic demand, particularly consumer Eurozone bond yields sink as German manufacturing slows demand,” Liang said, pointing to retail sales, which surprised the Eurozone government bond yields fell to two-and-a-half account for more than two-thirds of the economy, fell to Central Bank. Money markets are now pricing in around a market with a 9.8% increase in June from a year ago. Analysts week lows after data showed that a recession in German 51.4 from 52.6 in the previous month. 40% chance of a 10-basis-point rate cut by the ECB. had expected an 8.3% rise. manufacturing had worsened, suggesting a deteriorating That undershot a consensus forecast of 52.3 and was the On Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund cut fore- The effects of the tax cuts are still feeding through the system growth outlook for Europe. lowest reading since March, though it remained above 50, casts for global growth this year and next. It kept eurozone and will add to confidence, she projected, which will be enough As per reuters.com, the performance of German goods the line that separates growth from contraction. growth forecasts steady for 2019 and upped them for next to offset the slowdown caused by U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. producers dropped to its lowest in seven years, a survey Despite political uncertainty year but trimmed its estimate for German growth this year Most Chinese estimates put the impact of the trade war at showed on Wednesday, adding to a grim outlook for the Spanish and Italian government 10-year bonds outper- by 0.1% and for Italy’s 2020 expansion by 0.1%. 0.5% to a “maximum 1% of GDP,” she said. “But if we look at eurozone’s largest economy after the International Mon- formed after the data, despite political uncertainty in both The fate of Italy’s coalition government is uncertain. the tax cuts, that’s more than 1% of GDP. So if we just do a net etary Fund trimmed its estimate for German growth this countries. Rumors are swirling about a meeting between the leaders that seems to be enough.” year by 0.1%. Spanish 10-year bond yields were last down 4.5 basis of the two squabbling parties who make up the coalition, The risk now for China, Liang added, is that the U.S. launches German 10-year bond yields fell as much as three basis points to 0.347%. Italian debt of the same maturity fell the 5-Star Movement’s Luigi Di Maio and League’s Matteo new tariffs on Chinese goods, or that weakness is inadvertently points to a low of -0.39%, near the record low of 0.409% 8.5 basis points to 1.512%, approaching a three-year low. Salvini. introduced as regulators work to improve the financial system. reached earlier this month. Italy’s five-year bond yields were more than 9 basis points Spanish government bond yields moved in line with the She said: “But if we just talk about the tariff and the negative Markit’s flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index lower at 0.764%, their lowest since May 2018. broader market, despite Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’ impact of that on trade, we think the tax cut is enough.” (PMI), which tracks the manufacturing and services that The data comes before a meeting today of the European failure to secure support to form a government. ADVERTISEMENTS

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As such Japan still provides ample opportunities for LNG ruptions and as U.S. inventory data showed a much bigger White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Tuesday sellers, particularly as existing contracts expire.” than expected drop in crude stockpiles. called it a good sign that top U.S. officials would be travelling Despite sustained low LNG spot prices, Japan’s electricity As per cnbc.com, Brent crude futures were up 20 cents, to China to discuss reviving stalled trade talks. market does not favor coal to gas switching on a wide scale. The or 0.3%, at $64.03 a barrel by 0300 GMT, after rising nearly The “possible nearing of a trade deal provided a strong country remains well-contracted in LNG to the early 2020s as 1% on Tuesday. bid for risky assets, lifting oil to its third consecutive gain,” U.S. and Australian supplies ramp up. 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CER sees renewables momentum growing in post-RET energy market Discussions between India’s largest company, Reliance Industries, and Aramco, the world’s single biggest oil producing firm, have hit a stumbling block as the Indians want higher valuation than By Michael Mazengarb to around 40,000 gigawatt-hours in 2020. The Clean Energy Regulator also sees the market for the Saudis are willing to pay for a stake in Reliance’s downstream The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has confirmed that large-scale renewable energy projects continuing to grow, business, Reuters reported on Tuesday, quoting two people with Australia is on track to exceed the 20 per cent by 2020 re- even as the Renewable Energy Target reaches its peak in knowledge of the issue. newable energy target (RET), with large-scale renewable 2020 – a sign that the economics of renewables stack up In April this year, reports emerged that Saudi Arabia’s oil generation expected to double between 2018 and 2020.In even without additional revenues from renewable energy giant Aramco was in “serious discussions” to buy up to 25 percent its 2018 administrative report, the Clean Energy Regulator certificates. of the refining and petrochemicals businesses of India’s largest has estimated that large-scale renewable energy generation “This suggests that 2018 was the year in which commercial company, Reliance Industries. will increase from its 2018 level of 22,000 gigawatt-hours factors became a stronger driver for ongoing investment Aramco first showed interest in Reliance’s downstream business in renewables than incentives coming months ago, but discussions sped up after Saudi Crown Prince from the Large-scale Renewable Energy Mohammed bin Salman visited India in February, according to Target,” the chair of the Clean Energy The Times of India. with a strong list of committed projects in the development The two sides could reach an agreement on the value of a Vacancy Announcement Regulator, David Parker said. pipeline, including the emergence of more large-scale energy The scale of the pipeline possible deal around June, the Indian outlet’s sources said. storage projects. A stake of 25 percent could fetch around $10 billion-$15 billion Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Iran Office is seeking to fill “Large-scale generation certificate “We are seeing a significant increase in batteries at all scales, for Reliance, which would value the Indian company’s total refining the following vacant position: prices fell significantly over this pe- and many planned pumped hydro projects and proposed and petrochemicals business at some $55 billion-$60 billion. 1. Program and Administration Officer riod as new generation came online investments in the grid infrastructure. These will need to Asking for a higher price Main Responsibilities and as the scale of the pipeline of new come on line quickly and at scale to accommodate potential investment became clearer.”The prices According to Reuters’ sources, however, Reliance is asking for a • Managing on-going and future projects in environmental area additions of variable renewable energy. This will be a watch higher price and it also wants to transfer debt of the holding group • Managing the general administration work including, procurement, of large-scale generation certificates point in the next few years,” Parker said. issued by the regulator for renewable to the new special purpose vehicle (SPV) of refining, chemicals, making arrangements for business trips, PR issues, gathering Potential investments and marketing, in which Reliance is reportedly offering Aramco information from newspapers and the Internet and so on. energy generation fell from historical “There is a strong pipeline of investment in the next year highs approaching $90 per MWh in at least a 20-percent stake. or so and the entry of new investors with strong balance In recent years, Saudi Arabia has been pursuing downstream Minimum Required Knowledge and Experience early 2018, dipping below $40 per MWh sheets supports the view that there is an underlying strength by early 2019. deals in Asia — the most prized market for oil exporting nations, • Job experience on general administration or project operation in to potential investment.”In the rooftop solar market, the aiming to lock in future demand for Saudi crude oil. international organizations in Iran The data from the regulator high- regulator has observed a significant shift towards larger-sized lights the recovery in renewable energy India, for its part, is a fast-growing demand center and the • Education: Minimum of Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree rooftop solar installations, suggesting both households and world’s third-largest oil consumer after the U.S. and China. • Languages: Fluency in both written and spoken Persian and English investment in Australia, following the businesses are taking advantage of continued falls in rooftop industry coming to a stand-still under Aramco, together with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Com- • Other requirements: Must have basic know-how standard PC skills solar prices to purchase larger systems. pany (ADNOC), is also partnering with Indian state oil firms (Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint etc.). Must have good the hostile prime ministership of Tony The regulator has also seen a rapid increase in the number Abbott.In 2018, the regulator accredited to build a giant $44-billion refinery in India, which has faced character and cooperate with others. General knowledge about JICA of schools and university campuses installing rooftop solar roadblocks and delays. Construction on the giant refinery has and Japanese ODA (Official Development Assistance) is preferable. 3,455MW of new large-scale renewable systems, including many schools becoming accredited as energy projects, which was almost triple not started yet. Must be able to handle multiple tasks. power stations under in the large-scale renewable energy Last month, the Indian state of Maharashtra identified a new Closing Date of CV Submission: 31 July 2019 the 1,113MW of new renewable energy target by installing rooftop solar systems larger than 100kW. generation accredited in 2017. location for the refinery after the process of land acquisition at All interested applicants should submit CV in English by Email: The regulator also confirmed the results of its ongoing the previous site was put on hold late last year due to strong [email protected] When combined with 1.5MW of rooftop solar inspection program. The regulator inspected small-scale solar PV installations, opposition from local farmers. a total of 3,678 rooftop solar systems in 2018, with just 80 Farmers had opposed the choice of site for the giant refinery ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED around 5GW of new renewable energy systems (2.2%) being found to have been installed in an unsafe generation capacity was added in 2018. because many of them depend on their land for their income Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Iran Office manner, promoting the regulator to disconnect the systems and livelihoods. th The regulator sees this investment con- 6 Floor, 114 Kajabadi Street, Jordan, Tehran and seeking the systems to be remedied by the installer. (Source: oilprice.com) tinuing to grow over the next few years, (Source: reneweconomy.com.au) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 6 INTERNATIONAL JULY 25, 2019

China-Philippines ties a model for Can UK’s choice of PM cooperation By Li Qingqing surprise China? GLOBALTIMES — At Monday’s State of the Nation Address, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte defended his agreement with By Jin Xu Divergences within his party will be his big- Chinese President Xi Jinping to allow Chinese fishermen to operate gest obstacle going forward. On the matter GLOBALTIMES — It came as no surprise in the South China Sea, or “the West Philippine Sea,” as it is known of bridging the divide in his party and his - Boris Johnson, former foreign secretary of in the Philippines. He also said that the agreement would ensure future administration, Johnson won’t have the UK, was elected leader of the country’s there would be no war in the South China Sea. many comfortable days at 10 Downing Street. ruling Conservative Party Tuesday and took “War leads widows and orphans in its way. I am not ready or If the UK really leaves the EU, attracting over from Theresa May Wednesday to become inclined to accept the occurrence of more destruction, more wid- foreign investment and expanding its domestic Britain’s new Prime Minister. ows, and more orphans, should war even on a limited scale break market will be a must for the country, and What his China policy will look like is of out,” Duterte said.Why did Duterte persist in acting in a peaceful, China will play a crucial role. concern to many Chinese observers. Given cooperative and restrained way in the South China Sea despite some By then, British people will need to adopt his notable tough stance on foreign poli- domestic criticism and US instigation? Because Duterte has realized a more open attitude toward China in estab- cies, Johnson may not be friendlier than that putting disputes aside and seeking cooperation with China brings lishing free trade zones, boosting bilateral his two predecessors - David Cameron, most benefits to his country. Through cooperative development, trade and attracting investment and overseas whose government coined the notion golden China and the Philippines are making an effort to ease tensions in students. era of China-UK relations, and May, who the region and explore a new path of regional cooperation. The UK’s ties with China will indeed be continued Cameron’s cooperative attitude Some countries concerned, even countries outside the region, impacted by the Beijing-Washington rela- with China. are very sensitive about China’s movements in the South China tionship, but London will not follow the US Take the Hong Kong issue. On July 1, Brit- Sea. These countries over-interpret China’s decisions, accuse Chi- lead on everything. As a matter of fact, the ish Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt pointed na of “bullying,” and even sow dissension among countries in the UK tends to surprise people. It was the first an accusing finger at China over the recent region to benefit from it. But if these countries really hope for peace Western country to join the China-initiated protests in the city, stressing “UK support for and stability in the South China Sea, they should focus on joint Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. The Hong Kong and its freedoms” as rioters there development rather than hyping the South China Sea issue and country also launched its first 5G network in not only attacked police but also besieged badmouthing China. May while the BBC did two live TV broadcasts government agencies. Take the joint development between China and the Philippines. using China’s tech giant Huawei’s equipment Great Britain, which is now facing tough The two countries released a joint statement in 2018, in which they on the same day, after Washington launched challenges, still cherishes the memories of its said, “Both sides agree to exercise self-restraint in the conduct of an aggressive campaign to prevent countries past, when large swathes of the globe were activities in the South China Sea that would complicate or escalate worldwide from using Huawei equipment. part of the British Empire. When it comes disputes and affect peace and stability.” The two leaders also signed operation, should help him make rational UK’s relations with Iran are now on a down- During both Cameron’s and May’s ad- to Hong Kong, some Britons do not have a 29 agreements and MOUs, including an MOU on oil and gas devel- decisions on Britain’s China policy. Such an ward spiral following the oil tanker crisis. ministrations, the UK stated many times clear understanding of the current situation opment cooperation. understanding should also make him think The US must be working behind the scenes that Britain is a “natural partner” of the in the city. Keeping these two factors in mind, For the Philippines, a country that used to rely heavily on oil twice before he openly offends China over on this. But setting the US factor aside, China China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative. there are always politicians in the UK who imports, such a joint development with China in the South China Hong Kong.London is one of the most loyal is the UK’s second largest trading partner It can be argued that the UK has been, and tend to make irresponsible remarks about Sea not only eases Manila’s pressure of imports, but also reduces allies of Washington. Not to mention before outside the EU. Trade volume between the will be, increasingly reliant on China econom- Hong Kong. Hunt’s words do not just rep- its over-reliance on the international energy market. Such coop- Johnson was elected, US President Donald two countries had reached $86.2 billion ically.The term China-UK golden era 2.0 has resent himself, but also a movement which eration also improves the Philippines’ energy structure and will Trump made no secret of his support for annually as of February 2019. been used lately. It is believed that further shares his mind-set, in Britain. greatly benefit the country in the long run. Instead of struggling him. Johnson might cooperate with the US From this perspective, Britain is un- strengthening of the golden era relationship After China articulated its resolute attitude with disputes, doesn’t such win-win cooperation bring greater ad- in certain Washington-initiated moves. How likely to deliberately provoke China in is desired by both sides and Johnson will over the issue, the UK exercised restraint. vantage to both sides? China-UK ties develop will be to some extent any way. adopt a pragmatic attitude toward China. There is no guarantee that Johnson won’t be China continues to restrain itself on the South China Sea issue. influenced by China-US relations. What the UK is focused on now is not Compared with his predecessors, he is a tough critical of the Hong Kong issue after becoming Otherwise, China could have already used coercive measures to Take the escalating tensions with Iran. whether to divorce the EU, but about a hard diplomat, but he has never done anything to the new master of 10 Downing Street. But his take back all the islands illegally occupied by other countries. But The UK once opposed Trump for the latter’s or soft Brexit. In his victory speech, Johnson hurt relations with Beijing. In addition, as a recognition of the two countries’ strengths, this does not mean China is a pushover. China is determined to unilateral withdrawal from the Iran nuclear promised, “We are going to get Brexit done realistic politician, any policy adjustment is as well as the big picture of their future co- safeguard its national sovereignty, and also has the goodwill to deal and sanctions against Tehran. But the on October 31.” But the question is how? possible on his watch. maintain peace and promote cooperation in the South China Sea. China is also willing to promote negotiations on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea to ensure regional stability. There will be twists and turns during cooperation in the South China Sea. But Xayal Muazzin: Tehran, most credible partner for Moscow the direction to manage dispute and promote cooperation is right. Countries concerned can benefit only if they work together toward TEHRAN (FNA) — Xayal Muazzin, journalist, says the A: Russia and Iran are facing unjust sanctions by the cooperative development. trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Iran US. The illegal nature of the US sanctions and restrictions is on rise, despite the US sanctions. against Iran have worsened the situation. Though, there Speaking in an exclusive interview with FNA, Mr. Muazz- are measures to counter the sanctions. The main issue in said, “The main issue is to continue moving to trade in is to continue moving to trade in national currencies - Xayal Muazzin: Tehran, most national currencies - rubles and rials. This way, Americans rubles and rials. This way, Americans will not be able to will not be able to influence the bilateral trade or interrupt influence the bilateral trade or interrupt the payment credible partner for Moscow the payment routes through restricting access to the SWIFT. routes through restricting access to the SWIFT. China China and Turkey are ready to join, making a bright future and Turkey are ready to join, making a bright future for TEHRAN (FNA) —Xayal Muazzin, journalist, says the trade and for this group of countries.” this group of countries. Meanwhile, Trade and economic economic cooperation between Russia and Iran is on rise, despite Xayal Muazzin is a Moscow-based broadcast journal- cooperation between Russia and Iran is currently on the the US sanctions. ist. He has been covering the Russian affairs, focusing on rise after decades of stagnation. It should be noted that Speaking in an exclusive interview with FNA, Mr. Muazzin said, Russia-Iran relations. the further development of Russian-Iranian trade relations “The main issue is to continue moving to trade in national currencies Below is the full text of the interview: is guaranteed by the creation of the free trade zone between - rubles and rials. This way, Americans will not be able to influence We have seen on numerous occasions that Russia has Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the agree- the bilateral trade or interrupt the payment routes through restricting rendered increasing political support for Iran. Why do you ment which was signed in Astana in 2018. The agreement is access to the SWIFT. China and Turkey are ready to join, making think the Kremlin is backing up Iran, specially with regard known to establish the basic rules of trade between the EAEU a bright future for this group of countries.” understanding can be explained by the joint efforts of the to those policies that are against the US? and Iran, as close as possible to the rules of the World Trade Xayal Muazzin is a Moscow-based broadcast journalist. He has two countries against international terrorism in the territory A: The Russian government does not share the US inten- Organization (WTO). Thus, the trade and economic ties of been covering the Russian affairs, focusing on Russia-Iran relations. of the Syrian Arab Republic. This cooperation makes the tions regarding Iran. Unlike the White House, the Kremlin Russia and Iran are on rise and this upward development Below is the full text of the interview: policy of the West more predictable and adequate in the supports Iran and does not consider any actions of Iran as the will undoubtedly have a beneficial effect on the cooperation We have seen on numerous occasions that Russia has ren- Middle East, Central Asia and North Africa. But, the roots of cause of the instability in the Persian Gulf. Russia is building of Moscow and Tehran. dered increasing political support for Iran. Why do you think the success are deeper. This is a consequence of the geopolitical ever closer relations with Iran. It builds nuclear reactors Iran and Russia have had mutual interests and co- Kremlin is backing up Iran, specially with regard to those policies turn of Russia to the East and parallel state ideas of the two throughout the country, and maintains close military and operation in areas of trade, the Caspian Sea and stability in that are against the US? countries about the future. It includes multipolar and con- diplomatic ties; such as the same goal Russia and Iran share the region, more specifically in Syria. Do you believe such A: The Russian government does not share the US intentions flict-free world order. The positions of Tehran and Moscow in Syria. Tehran, as the most credible partner for Moscow, cooperation would further expand in future? regarding Iran. Unlike the White House, the Kremlin supports Iran are similar on most international and regional issues: on has its rights supported by Russia at the international level. A: The defense and military-technical cooperation of Iran and does not consider any actions of Iran as the cause of the instability the Iranian nuclear program, on the deployment of NATO What are the practical steps Russia can take to counter and Russia strengthens the security of the two countries and in the Persian Gulf. Russia is building ever closer relations with Iran. troops in Eastern Europe and the instability caused by the the US sanctions? the neighboring states. The level of cooperation and mutual It builds nuclear reactors throughout the country, and maintains US forces around the world. close military and diplomatic ties; such as the same goal Russia and Iran share in Syria. Tehran, as the most credible partner for Moscow, has its rights supported by Russia at the international level. What are the practical steps Russia can take to counter the Mona Kandil: Israel cracking down on Journalists US sanctions? TEHRAN (FNA) — Mona Kandil, jour- year-old Lama Khater was also fined 5,000 A: Russia and Iran are facing unjust sanctions by the US. The nalist, says Israel goes after journalists to shekel around 1400 USD. Khater was detained illegal nature of the US sanctions and restrictions against Iran have prevent them from documenting its crimes by Israeli forces in 2018 during a raid on worsened the situation. Though, there are measures to counter the and rights violations against Palestinians. her home in the occupied West Bank city sanctions. The main issue is to continue moving to trade in national Speaking in an exclusive interview with of Hebron, also known as al-Khalil. She was currencies - rubles and rials. This way, Americans will not be able FNA, Mona Kandil said “it is Israel’s strate- accused of incitement through her writings to influence the bilateral trade or interrupt the payment routes gy to silence media and prevent journalists and membership in a banned organization. through restricting access to the SWIFT. China and Turkey are from telling the world what really goes on in These are just a few of multiple abuses Pal- ready to join, making a bright future for this group of countries. the occupied territories. Today, many of the estinian journalists face. Journalists have Meanwhile, Trade and economic cooperation between Russia and journalists are being held in Israeli prisons increasingly found themselves in the line Iran is currently on the rise after decades of stagnation. It should be without charge or trial”, on the allegations of Israeli army fire especially when covering noted that the further development of Russian-Iranian trade relations of inciting violence. the weekly demonstrations held by Pales- is guaranteed by the creation of the free trade zone between Iran Mona Kandil is a Palestinian journalist tinians against the illegal separation wall and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the agreement which based in Ramallah, the West Bank. She has and the building of Israeli settlements, and was signed in Astana in 2018. The agreement is known to establish been covering the news stories in the West other protests against the Israeli occupa- the basic rules of trade between the EAEU and Iran, as close as Bank for various media outlets. tion authorities. Israeli snipers have shot possible to the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Thus, Below is the full text of the interview: journalists with live ammunition, even while the trade and economic ties of Russia and Iran are on rise and this What is the status of freedom of speech clearly marked as Press. upward development will undoubtedly have a beneficial effect on in the occupied territories? Journalists here say all this is part of tight the cooperation of Moscow and Tehran. A: Press freedom is seriously restricted restrictions imposed by Israeli forces on Iran and Russia have had mutual interests and cooperation in the occupied Palestinian territories, with journalists working in the field, to terrify in areas of trade, the Caspian Sea and stability in the region, more Palestine 134th out of 180 on the 2018 World them. The Israeli forces have also closed or specifically in Syria. Do you believe such cooperation would further Press Freedom index. Israel is in 87th place. harassed many Palestinian media outlets expand in future? Israeli forces in the occupied Palestinian in recent years for allegedly inciting vio- A: The defense and military-technical cooperation of Iran and territories regularly arrest and assault Pal- lence. In 2018, the far-right Israeli party Russia strengthens the security of the two countries and the neigh- estinian people, and Palestinian journalists exposing its crimes and rights violations like accuses them of inciting violence and taking dubbed “Israel is our home-Yisrael Beitenu” boring states. The level of cooperation and mutual understanding are no exception here, they face the same proposed legislation that could have seen can be explained by the joint efforts of the two countries against its illegal settlement activities in the occu- part in activities harmful to its interests. Just brutality during their work on exposing Tel pied territories, home demolitions or daily like what happened to Mohammed al-Qiq. journalists face up to 10 years in prison for international terrorism in the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic. Aviv’s aggression. Today over 20 Palestinian documenting or filming abuses by soldiers This cooperation makes the policy of the West more predictable and detentions of Palestinians mainly children This journalist has been detained frequently journalists are currently being held in Israeli who are treated by the Israeli authorities as and was only released from jail following his against Palestinians in the occupied terri- adequate in the Middle East, Central Asia and North Africa. But, the jails. Their detention is part of tight restric- tories. Human rights organizations say this roots of success are deeper. This is a consequence of the geopolitical adults and this is against all international lengthy hunger strike in protest of his illegal tions imposed by Israeli forces on journalists laws. At the end of the day they say it is Is- incarceration. form of incarceration only aims to intimidate turn of Russia to the East and parallel state ideas of the two countries working in the field. media workers. The journalists syndicate about the future. It includes multipolar and conflict-free world order. rael’s strategy to silence media and prevent How are imprisoned Palestinian jour- Why does Israel imprison journalists? journalists from telling the world what really nalists treated by Israeli forces? as well as other rights groups continue to The positions of Tehran and Moscow are similar on most interna- Do they pose a threat to Israel? call for international intervention to ensure tional and regional issues: on the Iranian nuclear program, on the goes on in the occupied territories. Today, A: Just recently, Israeli forces slapped a A: Israel is systematically going after jour- many of the journalists are being held in Palestinian female journalist with 13-month Israel is held accountable for its crackdown deployment of NATO troops in Eastern Europe and the instability nalists to stop them from documenting and on Palestinian media. caused by the US forces around the world. Israeli prisons without charge or trial. Israel jail term on incitement charges. Forty-two I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 25, 2019 ANALYSIS & INTERVIEW 7 What are the latest polls in the U.S.? The different reactions Controversy over Donald Trump’s of Arab governments and nations toward the seizure UK tanker interrogations 1 Bahrain Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said that By Saeed Sobhani Trump says only 11 percent favor im- it “strongly condemned” Iran’s seizure of the British oil peachment hearings — lower than recent tanker and urged Iran to stop its “irresponsible” acts. TEHRAN — The political conditions in the polls show United States are very complicated. On the one Washongton Post reported that President hand, the racism of the country’s President Trump cited an unidentified poll Tuesday Donald Tramp has led to great American that he said showed only 11 percent support dissatisfaction. On the other hand, many for starting impeachment hearings against Democrats have been disturbed in analyzing him, a figure notably lower than results from the conditions in the United States. A review several reputable polling organizations. of the latest developments and surveys in “Newest Poll: Only 11% in favor of starting the United States can be helpful: ridiculous impeachment hearings,” Trump Majority of voters say ‘send said in morning tweets. The posts also touted her back’ chants were racist what he sees as his accomplishments in office As Politico reported,Most voters say the and accused Democrats of suffering from chants of “send her back” at a Donald Trump “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” rally in North Carolina last week were racist, The White House did not respond to a as were the president’s tweets about four question about which poll the president was congresswomen of color that inspired the citing, and Trump did not specify what cat- outburst, a new POLITICO/Morning Consult egory of people was purportedly surveyed. poll found.Fifty-eight percent of voters labe- Trump cited the same figure later Monday led the chants, which were directed at Rep. during a wide-ranging speech to a gathering Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), “racist,” including of conservative students in Washington but 87 percent of Democrats. Just 24 percent did not elaborate. of Republicans said the chants were racist, Trump eventually denounced the chants, election, the findings show. Recent polls have found that impeach- according to the poll released on Wednesday. saying: “I was not happy with it. I disagree “Independents are on the fence overall,” ment is not a particularly popular option The chants at a rally in Greenville, N.C., with it. But again, I didn’t say that. They said Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist among Americans at this point, but support Some other Arab countries also voiced similar concerns. came less than a week after Trump tweeted that did. But I disagree with it.” Institute for Public Opinion at Marist Col- is higher in recent polls than the figure However, tweets of these countries’ residents show an Omar and Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Even though only a quarter of Republican lege, which conducted the poll. “They’re not Trump cited.A Washington Post-ABC News opposite view about the subject. Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley — four voters said they thought the chants were rac- willing to grant President Trump reelection, poll published this month found that 37 One of the tweets says: “whatever happens in the Strait Democrats who have been critical of him ist, many of them still were not comfortable and yet they’re not persuaded by Democrats percent of adults supported beginning im- of Hormuz is planned by American and Israeli intelligence and have come to be known as the “Squad” with the outburst. Half of Republicans said at this point.” peachment proceedings, while 59 percent services. They just want to drag Arab countries into the — should “go back” to their home countries if they thought the “send her back” chants were Trump did his best in this polling since opposed the move. conflict under the pretext of protecting oil tankers and they were unhappy in the U.S. (All but Omar inappropriate, compared with 38 percent who taking office, but his approval rating is still In an NBC News-Wall Street Journal poll water channels, so that they [the west] can take control were born in the United States.) said they were not inappropriate. Overall, just 44%. Fewer independents are unde- published this week, support among reg- over the region and swindle money out of the Arab oil-ex- More than half of voters — 53 percent — 71 percent of voters said the chants were cided about the president and give him a istered voters for launching impeachment porting countries.” said they thought those tweets were racist, inappropriate.Perceptions of the rally out- 42% approval rating, up from 35% in June. proceedings was lower than in the Post-ABC In response to Al Arabiya, another twitter user said, “Did including 84 percent of Democrats and 16 burst didn’t change even when voters learned The poll was conducted from July 15 to 17, poll, at 21 percent. But that poll also offered you respect international laws when you seized the Iranian percent of Republicans. that Trump said he was “not happy” with after the president’s July 14 tweet that four a choice of continuing to investigate Trump oil tanker in Gibraltar? So this is just about bullying other “Republicans remain steadfast in their the chant, the poll found. Nearly two-thirds Democratic congresswomen of color, all that was supported by an additional 27 percent countries, not about respecting the law.” support for President Trump and don’t nec- of participants said they had heard “a lot” American citizens, should “go back” to their of registered voters. Fifty percent said Con- Another user wrote: “they keep accusing Iran for every essarily view last week’s series of controver- or “some” about the episode.Additionally, countries of origin. The poll of 1,336 adults gress should not hold hearings.Meanwhile, incident in the Middle East or attacking Saudi Arabia facil- sial remarks as racist,” said Tyler Sinclair, 54 percent of voters said Trump himself is has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 an Economist-YouGov poll this month found ities, in order to push Arab countries into a war with Iran.” Morning Consult’s vice president, who added racist, a 6-point increase from January that percentage points. that 36 percent of adults support efforts in the “Europe was trying to be the good cup after the Unit- that “83 percent approve and 16 percent dis- was driven by jumps among Democrats and What’s more, by a 53%-to-39% margin, House to impeach Trump, while 45 percent ed States abandoned the nuclear deal with Iran, but the approve of his performance — unchanged Hispanic voters. Americans said they would definitely vote were opposed. emergence of Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar was a smart from last week. The POLITICO/Morning Consult poll against Trump, statistically unchanged from In that poll, 11 percent of Republicans move; Europe was checkmated and had to reveal its true Trump’s tweets came in the midst of an was conducted July 19-21, surveying a month ago; 54% of American voters did not supported efforts to impeach Trump. It’s colors and everyone saw that it was the bad cup after all,” intra-party clash between House Democratic 1,992 registered voters. The margin vote for Trump in 2016.Among independ- possible that that is the figure Trump was says another user. leaders and the progressive wing. Speaker of sampling error is plus or minus 2 ents, a third said they would definitely vote referencing in his tweet, but the poll was Another user published a picture of Sayyed Hassan Nas- Nancy Pelosi chastised the freshman repre- percentage points. for the president, up from one quarter. A conducted more than a week ago and would rallah the Secretary-General of Hezbollah and wrote: “the sentatives for publicly criticizing their col- Morning Consult is a nonpartisan media majority — 54% — say they definitely won’t, not be the “newest.” resistance struck the evil side twice over the last few days. leagues after a contentious border-funding and technology company that provides da- about the same as last month. Trump’s tweets came on the eve of highly Seizure of the British oil tanker put a smile on Sayyed’s face.” package passed. Ocasio-Cortez suggested that ta-driven research and insights on politics, The economy anticipated congressional testimony from In conclusion, we should not assume that Arab Nations Pelosi was “singling out” women of color, policy and business strategy. There’s a tremendous gap between views former special counsel Robert S. Mueller III have the same view as their government toward issues in though she later said Pelosi was not a racist. More details on the poll and its method- of the president overall and how Americans about his report on Russian interference in the the region, especially those in concern with Iran. Within days, Trump tweeted that the ology can be found in these two documents: feel about the economy. Even though Trump 2016 presidential election. Pro-impeachment Arab nations have always admired Iran’s military power progressive congresswomen were “loudly Toplines | Crosstabs gets just a 44% approval rating overall, Democrats hope that Mueller’s appearance and its active role in the region and regretted that their own and viciously” telling people of the U.S. how Americans Not Sold On Trump 52% of registered voters approve of his will help build support for a case that Trump governments are firmly dependent on Western countries to run the government: “Why don’t they go — Or Democrats handling of the economy and two-thirds obstructed the special counsel’s probe.More and are getting more attached to them every day. back and help fix the totally broken and crime Also NPR reported that President Trump — 65% — of Americans think the economy than 90 House Democrats have called for infested places from which they came.” has his highest approval rating yet, even is working well for them, including 62% launching impeachment proceedings, but He added, “I’m sure that Nancy Pelosi though his reelection prospects continue of independents. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has would be very happy to quickly work out to be lackluster.Democratic presidential “Independents are pleased with the econ- resisted the idea. U.S. should enhance free travel arrangements!” candidates are proposing lots of progres- omy, but it is not converting to a strong en- “These people have gone totally crazy,” cooperation with China Pelosi and House Democrats — joined sive policies in this election. And while those dorsement on his [Trump’s] reelect question,” Trump said during his remarks to the gather- by four moderate Republicans — voted policies may resonate with the party base, Miringoff said. ing of students sponsored by Turning Point rather than setting obstacles to condemn the president for the “racist some of those ideas are not popular with So there’s a political opportunity for USA, referring to lawmakers who have called comments.” Despite voting against the a general election electorate, according to Democrats.But what Americans have heard for his impeachment. 1 However, White House National Economic resolution, many conservative lawmakers a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll. about the primary so far is not necessarily Trump also criticized Congress again for Council Director Larry Kudlow is still threatening China disavowed the tweets. And following the And overall, independent voters said they giving them confidence that Democrats offer following up on the Mueller probe. as he used to do, claiming that the U.S. is determined to “send her back” chants, some House GOP were not impressed with the direction either a better way. Americans split 46%-to-43% on “How about this whole witch hunt that’s win against China. “I think if China keeps moving the way leaders said they were disturbed and took President Trump or Democrats want to take whether Democrats would take the country going on?” he asked the students. “It makes they’re moving, they will be on the wrong side of history,” their concerns to Vice President Mike Pence. the country at this point ahead of the 2020 in the wrong direction or right one. it very hard to deal with Russia.” Kudlow said. Such illogic remarks only drew despise from the inter- national society. It’s obvious that “win-win results” does not exist in the dictionary of some U.S. officials. No matter what they say, it will never change the fact that in today’s Was foul play behind IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano’s death? world, no one can achieve success without win-win coop- By Stephen Lendman Treaty (NPT) provisions and its other nuclear obligations. eration with other countries. Last October, in response to Israel’s Netanyahu falsely In the era of economic globalization, the international MNA – On Monday, an IAEA statement said the following: claiming Iran seeks nuclear weapons, citing a (nonexistent) division of labor is a result of the market rule of maxi- “The secretariat of the International Atomic Energy Agency “secret atomic warehouse” in his UN General Assembly ad- mizing common interests. Therefore, it’s natural for the regrets to inform with deepest sadness of the passing away dress, Amano refuted the accusation, saying: stakeholders on the global industrial chain to prioritize of Director General Yukiya Amano.” “The agency sends inspectors to sites and locations only cooperation. On July 18, he died at age-72 after heading the organiza- when needed. The agency uses all safeguards relevant to As an ancient Chinese book writes, there’s nothing more tion since 2009, no cause of death explained. Was it natural information available to it but it does not take (so-called widely agreed in the world than the pursuit of justice. The or otherwise? More on this below. intelligence) at face value.” aspiration for justice leads to equality, and equality leads It’s believed Amano intended to step down before his Without mentioning Israel or Netanyahu by name, Amano to a fair social system. third term expired in November 2021. added that “(a)ll information obtained, including from third On July 16, the Appellate Body of the WTO released a Reportedly he had health issues from an unspecified parties, is subject to rigorous review and assessed together report, pointing out that the U.S. didn’t fully comply with illness. Last September, the IAEA said he’d undergone an with other available information to arrive at an independent a ruling of the WTO, and if it doesn’t remove certain tariffs unexplained medical procedure, no further elaboration given assessment based on the agency’s own expertise.” that violate WTO rules, it could face sanctions from China. about his health status. “In order to maintain credibility, the agency’s independence Will the U.S. wake up to reality under the circumstance? His death came at a time of heightened tensions between in relation to the implementation of verification activities China has always upheld sincerity in promoting win- Iran and the West because of Trump regime-led hostility is of paramount importance.” trol Association affirmed Iran’s compliance with Nuclear win results. China has repeatedly stressed that the essence toward the country. Following Trump’s unlawful JCPOA pullout in May Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and JCPOA provisions. of China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation is mutual During his tenure, he oversaw the landmark JCPOA nu- 2018, a week’s later IAEA June 8-dated quarterly report Based on Iran’s fulfillment of its NPT and JCPOA obli- benefits and win-win. Both sides have huge overlapping clear deal’s adoption by its signatories and Security Council said the following: gations, no justification exists for imposing nuclear related interests and should be good partners for cooperation. members, making it binding international law. “Since 16 January 2016 (JCPOA Implementation Day), sanctions on the country — by the Security Council, the only This point is also widely agreed by the U.S. public. The Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi paid the Agency has verified and monitored Iran’s implementa- body authorized to impose them, not individual nations voices demanding cooperation were once again made by tribute to Amano following his death, saying: tion of its nuclear-related commitments in accordance with on their own. the two peoples at the fourth US-China Sister Cities Con- “My deep condolences…We worked very closely” during the modalities set out in the JCPOA, consistent with the Unilaterally imposed US sanctions on Iran and other ference held on July 17 in Huston, Texas. They said that JCPOA negotiations. “I commend his skillful and professional Agency’s standard safeguards practices, and in an impartial nations constitute economic terrorism. They breach UN communication is of particular significance when China-U.S. performance (that) resulted in complete closure. May the and objective manner.” Charter Article 41, stating: relationship is undergoing difficulties, and efforts should Almighty bless his soul.” “The Agency reports the following for the period since the The Security Council is empowered to decide what actions be intensified by the two sides to create win-win results. Vladimir Putin said he “always admired his wisdom and issuance of the Director General’s previous quarterly report.” may be used to enforce international law — including “complete The heads of state of China and the U.S. have agreed at foresight - his ability to make informed decisions in the most “Iran has continued to permit the Agency to use on-line or partial interruption of economic relations and severance the G20 Osaka summit to restart economic and trade con- difficult circumstances.” enrichment monitors and electronic seals which communicate of diplomatic relations,” other than use of military force. sultations between their countries on the basis of equality It’s unclear who’ll succeed him. Deputy Director General their status within nuclear sites to Agency inspectors, and to When Article 41 steps don’t work, Article 42 authorizes and mutual respect, and that the U.S. side will not add Mary Alice Hayward is serving as acting IAEA chief in the facilitate the automated collection of Agency measurement Security Council members to “take such action by air, sea, new tariffs on Chinese exports. This agreement has been interim. recordings registered by installed measurement devices.” or land forces as may be necessary to maintain or restore welcomed by the two peoples and even the international Since Security Council Resolution 2231 adopted the The report, others preceding and following it, found international peace and security” — by use of “demonstra- society at large. JCPOA, the IAEA affirmed Iran’s full compliance with its Iran in full compliance with its JCPOA obligations, stating: tions, blockade,” or military intervention. The two countries should cooperate with sincerity in provisions 15 consecutive times. “Iran is implementing its nuclear-related commitments The Security Council alone may authorize going this far accordance with their consensus rather than setting up No nation is more intensively monitored none more under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.” — not presidents, prime ministers, lawmakers, or judicial obstacles, so that they can finally get closer to their goals. scrupulously in compliance with Nuclear Non-Proliferation That status has not changed to this day. The Arms Con- bodies of member states. (Source: People’s Daily) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 8 ADVERTISEMENTS JULY 25, 2019

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NASA pioneer, mission control Some of the world’s smallest nations have joined the architect Chris Kraft dies at 95 space race NASA pioneer and former Johnson Space Center play any one of them,» Bridenstone said. For a generation, space was the exclusive playground of the world’s Director Christopher Kraft Jr. -- the man who «But, he knows when the first violin should super powers – and for those who wanted to become one. Exactly created the space agency›s legendary mission be playing, and he knows when the trumpets 50 years ago this week, the United States launched its Apollo 11 control centers -- died Monday. He was 95. should be loud or soft, and when the drummer lunar landing mission. The Trump administration is seeking to Kraft was the architect behind Houston›s should be drumming. He mixes all this up and go back to the moon by 2024. control centers that launched countless space out comes music. That is what we do here.» Newcomer India’s aspirations to become the first country to missions for decades. In 1961, he led the mission Born in Phoebus, Va., in 1924, Kraft land on the south pole of the moon hit a snag this week, with its on which astronaut Alan Shepard became the earned a bachelor›s degree in aeronautical second lunar mission aborted hours before launch time because first American in space. The achievement engineering from Virginia Tech University of a technical issue. While those nations vie to expand space inspired President John F. Kennedy to commit in 1944 and ultimately joined the National exploration to new frontiers, some smaller countries have eagerly to reaching the moon by the end of the 1960 -- a Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, NASA›s stepped up to fill gaps in less ambitious – but not less critical – goal fulfilled with only six months left before predecessor. He was often outspoken about space projects. New Zealand, Singapore and Luxembourg headline the arrival of the 1970s. the safety of the space shuttles, saying they this emerging space race between minnows. «America has truly lost a national treasure were the safest ever built -- even after the loss today with the passing of one of NASA›s of Challenger in 1986 and Columbia in 2003. earliest pioneers -- flight director Chris Kraft,» «We had two failures, which were NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said catastrophic,» he said. «Both were the fallacies in a statement. «Chris was one of the core of man, not the fallacies of the machine. team members that helped our nation put «Challenger was a failure of the human humans in space and on the moon, and his brain. ... eventually they were playing Russian legacy is immeasurable ... It was his legendary roulette [with Columbia].» work to establish mission control as we know Kraft was always a passionate supporter of it for the earliest crewed space flights that the space shuttle, which flew from 1981 to the perhaps most strongly advanced our journey «I think Alan Shepard was certainly a Florida›s Kennedy Space Center. program›s retirement in 2011, and believes of discovery.» flight where I learned to be a flight director Kraft once said he viewed himself as the it›s near the height of spacecraft efficiency. Kraft would often recall the exhilaration because until you put a human being on the conductor of a technological symphony. «It›ll be a cold day in hell when that is and nervousness during NASA missions, end of a rocket, you don›t really understand «The conductor can›t play all the improved on.» including Shepard›s suborbital journey. the problem,» Kraft once told tourists at instruments. He may not even be able to (Source: UPI)

While we celebrated the moon landing, we hit a more critical science anniversary Each country has grown its space industry by adopting policies to lure private sector and government contracts, focusing on This month the world has been celebrating the 50th anniversary The meeting at Woods Hole gathered together about 10 research or the production and launch of rockets. The satellites of Neil Armstrong setting foot on the Moon. But this week distinguished climate scientists, who also sought advice those rockets catapult into space are now powering everything sees another scientific anniversary, perhaps just as important from other scientists from across the world. The group was from intelligence gathering to the supervision of construction for the future of civilization. led by Jule Charney from the Massachusetts Institute of or agricultural projects. While their approaches differ greatly, Forty years ago, a group of climate scientists sat down at Technology, one of the most respected atmospheric scientists all of them benefit from being small and nimble: instead of red Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts for of the 20th century. tape, they can offer quick solutions to legal challenges that would the first meeting of the “Ad Hoc Group on Carbon Dioxide The Report lays out clearly what was known about the otherwise delay projects – while also providing funding for research and Climate”. It led to the preparation of what became known likely effects of increasing carbon dioxide on the climate, as or tax incentives. as the Charney Report – the first comprehensive assessment well as the uncertainties. The main conclusion of the Report Tiny Luxembourg, which is less populous than Washington of global climate change due to carbon dioxide. was direct, “We estimate the most probable warming for a DC, created a $110m fund last year to attract space technology It doesn’t sound as impressive as landing on the Moon, doubling of CO2 to be near 3°C with a probable error of 1.5°C.” start-ups. While it does not launch its own satellites, Luxembourg and there certainly weren’t millions waiting with bated breath In 1972 John Sawyer, the head of research at the UK In the 40 years since their meeting, the annual average in 2017 became the second nation worldwide, after the United for the deliberations of the meeting. Meteorological Office, wrote a four-page paper published CO2 concentration in the atmosphere, as measured at Mauna States, guaranteeing the rights of private companies to resources But the Charney Report is an exemplar of good science, in Nature summarising what was known at the time, Loa in Hawaii, has increased by about 21 percent. they extract in space. The move was meant to attract companies and the success of its predictions over the past 40 years has and predicting warming of about 0.6°C by the end of Over the same period, global average surface temperature seeking to one day mine asteroids, for instance. Dozens of enterprises firmly established the science of global warming. the 20th century. has increased by about 0.66°C, almost exactly what could struck agreements to set up bases in the country after the legislation Other scientists, starting in the 19th century, had already But these predictions were still controversial in the 1970s. have been expected if a doubling of CO2 produces about 2.5°C was passed. Overall, about 50 space research labs and companies demonstrated that carbon dioxide was what we now call a The world had, if anything, cooled since the middle of the warming – just a bit below their best estimate. A remarkably are now based in Luxembourg. “greenhouse gas”. By the 1950s, scientists were predicting 20th century, and there was even some speculation in the prescient prediction. Singapore’s satellite manufacturing industry has grown from warming of several degrees from the burning of fossil fuels. media that perhaps we were headed for an ice age. (Source: sciencealert.com) being virtually nonexistent to now boasting some 1,000 employees working for suppliers and research facilities. But each faces one fundamental challenge: location. They are situated in central Droplets of these simple molecules may 3D printing transforms rocketry parts of Asia and Europe which are already heavily trafficked and wouldn’t support the needs of high-frequency rocket launch have helped kick-start life on Earth in Florida sites. That’s where New Zealand has found its niche. “In order to launch a rocket you have to close down thousands of kilometers of airspace,” says Peter Beck, the chief executive of US company Rocket Lab, which built New Zealand’s first launch site in a remote part of the country’s North Island. As the aviation industry has grown more protective of North America and Europe’s crowded skies in recent years, more rocket launch companies are exploring alternatives further away. Those alternatives also need to be located in stable countries “with a stable government”, Beck says. “Basically, you end up with a small island nation in the middle of nowhere,” he says against the backdrop of two giant US and New Zealand flags in his Auckland production facility. “It’s New Zealand.” The US-based company was originally founded in New Zealand and it has recently expanded its operations there with a larger rocket factory. From its remote Mahia launch site, the company shoots small For the origin of life on Earth, ancient demonstrated that, just though drying, alpha On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 rockets on Mars,” Noone said. “Having a satellites into space for a fraction of what similar missions would puddles or coastlines may have had a hydroxy acids form repeating chains of moon landing, 3D printing technology is 3D printer will be essential for a colony on have cost a decade ago. The far cheaper satellites are now the size major ripple effect. molecules called polymers. In the new study, changing the way rockets are made and the another planet, and we want it to be able to of a small box and no longer need a gigantic infrastructure to be A new study shows that a simple class of the pair along with Jia and their colleagues way Florida space companies do business. use whatever material is available there. produced and launched. Producing and launching conventional, molecules called alpha hydroxy acids forms found that rewetting the polymers led to Significant new space companies or You probably won’t have a metallurgist heavy satellites can cost more than $400m (£320m), according microdroplets when dried and rewetted, as the formation of microdroplets about the related technology endeavors in central there, but the printer will know how to use to US air force budget estimates for national-security-relevant could have taken place at the edges of water same diameter as modern red blood cells Florida are building entire rockets, rocket whatever metal is found on Mars.” payloads, but smaller alternatives can now be sent to space for sources. These cell-sized compartments can or cheek cells. fuel and even human tissue using the Relativity couldn’t find the kind of printers less than 1 percent of that. trap RNA, and can merge and break apart Prior studies have shown that simple printers, which spit out different materials it needed to build rockets, so it designed its Rocket Lab’s clients include private corporations, but New — behavior that could have encouraged molecules can form droplets. The new in computer-controlled patterns to form own. The largest, called Stargate, takes up a Zealand’s status as a member of the coveted Five Eyes intelligence inanimate molecules in the primordial soup work goes further in showing “that possibly solid, three-dimensional objects. two-story space in a building at the company sharing alliance with the United States has also attracted US to give rise to life, researchers report July 22 prebiotically relevant molecules can form At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, headquarters in Los Angeles. government agencies, which would normally opt for US launch in the Proceedings of the National Academy droplets,” says artificial cell expert Dora Tang rocket company Relativity Space is “They’ve done big printers before, but not sites. Now, an increasing number of them – including NASA and of Sciences. of the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell renovating Launch Complex 16 with a like this and not with metal,” Noone said. the Department of Defense – are choosing to launch their satellites Besides giving clues to how life may have Biology and Genetics in Dresden, Germany, goal of this year launching a rocket -- the The metal is fed into the printer as a from New Zealand, which is raising hopes here that the country’s gotten started on the planet, the work might who wasn’t involved with the work. Terran 1 -- that is 95 percent made of 3D wire. Inside the printer, the metal is melted nascent space industry is heading towards a bright future. have additional applications in both medicine In the lab, the team demonstrated that printed parts. Nearby in Cocoa, another under high temperature. When it emerges, Luxembourg has similarly benefited from being an innovation- and the search for extraterrestrial life. the droplets could trap and host molecules company, Rocket Crafters, is printing plastic it cools rapidly, fusing in a strong bond friendly member of another exclusive club: the European Union. Present-day biology relies on cells to essential to life as we know it, such as RNA. fuel cores for hybrid rocket engines. with the rest of the structure. As an EU member, the country has access to lucrative grants concentrate nutrients and protect genetic The researchers also observed that a protein And next to the University of Central Noone said the company is allied with and projects. While officials in New Zealand, Luxembourg and information, so many scientists think that retained its function within the droplets and that Florida in Orlando, 3D printing company SpaceX founder Elon Musk’s vision to send Singapore are hopeful that their performance in the space industry compartments could have been important fatty acids could assemble around the droplets. nScrypt is working with biotech experts people to Mars. will attract global corporate giants, some have urged caution about for life to begin. But no one knows whether Still, those findings don’t mean the to print a mesh, called scaffolding, that “I think SpaceX will do it, but I think overly optimistic expectations – warning that the increasingly the first microenclosures on Earth were microdroplets were Earth’s first cells or allows human stem cells to grow into various there’s a ton of things needed if we’re crowded field of private space companies may be heading towards related to modern cells. ancestors of them, Chandru cautions. organs and human tissue. really going to have a Mars civilization,” a retraction as many underestimate the challenges to building a “The early Earth was certainly a messy Instead, he suggests that the droplets A printer made by nScrypt is traveling Noone said. profitable space business. place chemically,” with nonbiological could have helped reactions along in to the International Space Station to test The goal is to get the entire Terran 1 Still, even as a number of competitors may eventually be forced molecules such as alpha hydroxy acids emerging biochemical systems in the the benefits of printing soft tissue in micro- rocket assembly time down to 60 days. out of the market, demand for the companies that succeed is potentially having roles in the emergence lead-up to the origin of life. gravity. The company makes printers Noone said the industry average currently expected to rise significantly, experts say. of life alongside biomolecules like RNA Though the team’s focus is origin-of-life that can print circuit boards, specialized is 18 months to build a rocket. Relativity “There will be an increased demand globally for small satellite and their precursors, says biochemist Tony studies, Jia points out that these microdroplets antennas and various other high-tech items. Space has already test-fired its 3D printed launches as space becomes more democratized,” says Alexandra Jia of Tokyo Institute of Technology’s could potentially be engineered to deliver In the office, it even has a “printer” that Aeon engine. Stickings, a space policy research fellow with the London-based Earth-Life Science Institute. medications. The researchers note in their spits out a finished pancake. Rocket Crafters also is aiming at a Royal United Services Institute. Jia’s team focused on mixtures of alpha study that they may apply for a patent related “People want the replicator from Star test flight for its Intrepid-1 rocket using In New Zealand, the rocket race has triggered an unprecedented hydroxy acids, some of which are common in to the work within the next year but have not Trek that can make your meal,” nScrypt its branded engine, the Star-3D, by the interest in space science. skin-care cosmetics. Though not as prominent specified an application. founder and CEO Ken Church said. “We’re end of 2019. Christopher Eric Hann, who created a rocketry course for as their chemical relatives amino acids, alpha The new research may also hold not there yet, but we are going to print Company president Rob Fabian says New Zealand’s University of Canterbury in 2014, says that he has hydroxy acids are plausible players in origin- an important lesson for the search for your cellphone.” The company employs 60 printing the plastic fuel core of the engine seen a “major increase in students wishing to get into aerospace of-life happenings because they frequently extraterrestrial life. “We need to not only people and sells printers for up to $400,000. makes it more reliable and smoother or rocketry-related postgraduate study”. show up in meteorites as well as in experiments focus on detection of modern biomolecules Printing an entire rocket is the goal at burning than other solid fuels. Most of his graduates, he says, move on to careers at Rocket mimicking early Earth chemistry. and their precursors, but also other Relativity Space, said Chief Technology As a hybrid fuel engine, the company Lab in New Zealand. Others have moved on to larger American- In 2018, a team led by geochemists relevant nonbiomolecules” that, like Officer Jordan Noone. He and several says its engines will be safer and easier to based aerospace firms – only to make it back home where Hann Kuhan Chandru of the Earth-Life Science alpha hydroxy acids, might have played others at the company formerly worked terminate in the event of a problem, as the says many of them prefer working for a smaller company with Institute and the National University of supporting roles in the emergence of life, at SpaceX. ignition and burning of the fuel only occurs local roots, rather than for competitors that offer “very little Malaysia at Bangi and H. James Cleaves, on Earth or elsewhere, Jia says. “When we started the company three under very specific conditions. opportunity to contribute to new innovation”. also of the Earth-Life Science Institute, (Source: sciencenews.org) years ago, our vision was to have 3-D-printed (Source: UPI) (Source: The Independent) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 10 HERITAGE & TOURISM JULY 25, 2019

Tourism a top priority Iran’s ‘Lilliput’ may be your in Iran-ITC cooperation upcoming travel destination! TOURISM TEHRAN — Tourism industry has been se- cury, adding the isolation spurred family desklected as a top priority in cooperation between By Afshin Majlesi marriages that ultimately caused defective Iran and the International Trade Centre (ITC) for development of TEHRAN — South Khorasan is somewhat genes which probably led to dwarfism. exports, Vali Teymouri, Iran’s deputy tourism chief announced known for its ancient windmills, however, In 2005, Makhunik appeared in the news on Wednesday, Mehr reported. tourism authorities of the eastern province as a mummified body measuring 25cm in “As per the meetings held to prepare Iran’s national exports are making efforts to put one of its myste- length was unearthed. It widely fostered strategy plan, four sectors have been selected as priorities in rious villages, commonly known as Iran’s a belief that this remote region was once cooperation with European counterparts, among which tourism ‘Lilliput’, on the tourist map of the region. home to ancient dwarfs. Subsequent studies, stands at the top,” Teymouri said in a meeting with ITC repre- The village is named Makhunik and however, concluded that the mummy was sentatives and experts from Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization it is situated on an easternmost point of actually a premature baby who died some (TPO), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and those from Iranian the Iranian soil, near the border with Af- 400 years ago. universities and the private sector. ghanistan. It was inhabited by people of Nowadays, people of Makhunik are of In the meeting, associate adviser and export strategy and very short stature until about a century average height as life standards improved competitiveness at ITC, Alexandra Golovko, introduced some ago. Currently, it is home to roughly 200 in the region from the mid-20th century ITC case studies, the report said. adobe dwellings many of them are of ex- when construction of roads and growing Since the UNWTO General Assembly in Colombia in Sep- ceptionally low height. numbers of vehicles have lessened their tember 2015, ITC and UNWTO have entered a formal strategic That’s why it is sometimes referred to as isolation. partnership to build upon the two organizations’ resources and nostalgic ‘Lilliput’, an imaginary country Many experts say that the unique competencies and to share perspectives in the process of rethinking inhabited by people about 15 cm tall as architecture of the village and its his- a joint approach to Aid for Trade (AfT) in tourism. being described in Irish author Jonathan torical background are still an untapped Established in 1964, the International Trade Centre is the joint Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels”. potential for tourism. agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. In a recent visit to the village, Mohammad Reverting to the vertical-axis wind- It is a development agency that is fully dedicated to supporting the Mohammadi, the governor of Sarbisheh, mills, which are locally known as Asbads, internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). who was accompanied by several local of- it’s noteworthy to mention that Iran eyes ficials, expressed satisfaction over recent to have them registered on the UNESCO A boy stands by a tiny house in Makhunik, eastern Iran. rounds of restoration carried out on the World Heritage list. Clusters of these mills Japanese airport hotel puts historical texture of the village. can be found in Sistan-Baluchestan, South “We should try [our best] to develop Khorasan and Khorasan Razavi provinces. flight simulator in room capacities of the wonderful villages of Chen- “Asbad is a smart technique to grind sht and Makhunik to boost tourism and to grains, a technique which goes back to attract foreign tourists,” Mohammadi said, ancient times when the people living in If you’ve ever gotten off a long flight and thought to yourself, “I CHTN reported on Tuesday. the eastern parts of Iran, in an attempt miss being on a plane,” then the Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu has “Such goal will not be achieved unless to adapt themselves with the nature and the room for you. [we] provide necessary infrastructure for transform environmental obstacles into The airport hotel near Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport passengers and create residential spaces in opportunities, managed to invent it,” ac- has installed a flight simulator inside one of its rooms that guests the form of eco-lodges in villages that bear cording to UNESCO’s website. can book for 90-minute flying sessions. cultural and tourist attractions.” “The earliest-known references to wind- This year, the third phase of restoration mills are to a Persian millwright in 644 CE of was completed on Makhunik historical and to windmills in Seistan [Sistan], Iran, in texture with the credit of 700 million rials Foreign travelers visit well-preserved windmills in Nashtifan, northeastern Iran. 915 CE,” the Encyclopedia Britannica says. (about $17,000). Moreover, a comprehen- characterized by exceptionally low-height made architecture and animal breeding Currently, they are on the itinerary of sive study on the village came to an end. houses with narrow doorways most of which challenging carriers. avid travelers and researchers to the region, Located 143 km away from Birjand, cannot be entered without stooping down. Searching the reason behind, some put who want to feel such subtle yet simple the capital of South Khorasan province, The adobe village used to suffer from the blame on malnutrition and poor diet mechanism in person as several windmills Makhunik’s architecture is dominantly an isolation and barren terrain which including potable water laced with mer- have been restored and brought back to life. Craftspeople to showcase skills at

Guests can simulate the flight from Haneda to Itami Mashhad exhibit airport in Osaka. HERITAGE TEHRAN — Mashhad, which is one woodwork, illuminated manuscript, miniature, textile The machine simulates the experience of piloting a Boeing deskof the major travel destinations in printing, enamel, leatherwork, calligraphy, metalwork, 737-800, flying from Haneda to Osaka’s Itami Airport with an Iran, is to host a national handicrafts exhibition mirrorwork, and marquetry. It will also turn the spotlight instructor on hand to help. Using the simulator costs 30,000 from July 25 to 29. on potteries, ceramics, personal ornamentation, rugs and Yen ($277), while booking the room for the night is an addi- Artisans, crafters and exhibitors from 31 provinces are kilim carpets, among others. tional 25,300 Yen ($234). Guests aren’t allowed to operate the scheduled to take part in the sales exhibit, Khorasan Razavi Handicrafts exports from the Islamic Republic reached simulator themselves. province’s tourism chief said on Tuesday, CHTN reported. $289 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1397 (end- Aki Hagiwara, a public relations manager at the hotel, said A total of 188 stalls have been set up within an area of ed March 20), showing three percent growth year on year, it cost about 10 million yen ($92,000) to outfit the room. While 2200 square meters, Abolfazl Mokaramifar told reporters according to data compiled by the CHHTO. she was unwilling to disclose sales figures, she said the hotel has in a press conference. Every single day, Mashhad plays host to thousands of gotten positive reaction from enthusiasts. “250 companies that are active in handicrafts will also travelers and pilgrims who come from various cities, neigh- The idea to install the flight simulator came from the hotel’s take part in the exhibit.” boring countries and even other corners of the globe to visit general manager, Hagiwara said. Organized by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and the massive, elegant holy shrine complex of Imam Reza The company was looking for a way to differentiate itself from Tourism Organization, the event will showcase sets of (AS), the eighth Imam of the Shia Muslims. the thousands of other hotels in Tokyo. Hagiwara said the company decided to embrace the airport theme in order to attract aviation enthusiasts as well as transit Fire damages 1,000 Sq. m of historical texture in Tehran passengers, the typical clientele for hotels near airports. The “Superior Cockpit Room” is open for booking starting HERITAGE TEHRAN — Recent as- Hassanabad buildings were designed by July 18. (Source: CNN) desksessment shows that fire Iranian-Armenian architect Qelich Baqelian, has destroyed some 1,000 square meters of with the structural engineering provided by historical buildings encircling Hassanabad fellow Iranian-Armenian architect Leon Ta- ROUND THE GLOBE Square in downtown Tehran. dosian, according to Wikipedia. The blaze, which erupted late on July Hassanabad, also spelled Hasanabad Sq., Elephanta Caves 17, was put out by the fire brigade within is named after an old and historical area of the an hour. However, some sources say that same name, which is situated in the Monirieh Registers on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the Elephanta it was extinguished by too many loads of district of the Iranian capital. Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island, water that causes even further damages to The area was originally developed dur- which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. the brick structures. ing the reign of the Qajar era (1789–1925). The small island is dotted with numerous ancient ar- Three teams of cultural heritage experts, Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the chaeological remains that are the sole testimonies to its which are composed of restorers, architects square was renamed to the 31st of Shahrivar, rich cultural past. and structural engineers, have commenced in commemoration of the invasion of Iraqi their surveys on Hassanabad buildings, though bombers to the Iranian air bases. However, have not yet calculated the exact amount the new name did not remain and it was of damage, IRNA reported on Wednesday. reverted to Hassanabad. The apps you need for smarter travel in Asia You may rely on Google Maps and Uber in the United States, the text, the Mandarin text will automatically appear in local phone number, travelers and others are unable to use but if you’re traveling to Japan, Korea or China, consider English or vice versa. it. However, there is a workaround: If you have WeChat Pay, installing one of these. If you receive messages in Chinese, simply long-press an alliance between the two companies will soon allow the While WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in the on the text to see an instant translation in more than 20 Chinese app to be used at all Line Pay vendors. world, three other mobile apps have come to dominate in Asia, different languages, including English. Line’s most practical service for travelers, Line Man, is avail- thanks to the additional features they provide users. WeChat in WeChat’s pay feature is designed to allow users to do able in Thailand. Calling itself the “daily life assistant app,” this China, Line in Thailand and KakaoTalk in South Korea combine everything from exchange money with friends to pay for features helps users order from restaurants and convenience These archaeological remains reveal evidence of occu- messaging functionality like text and video with the features of street food, but it requires a local bank account. stores, hail taxis and receive and send parcels. While the request pation from as early as the 2nd century BC. The rock-cut Uber, Google Maps and Apple Pay — maps, ride-sharing tech- However, travelers and other users can bypass this by is made within the app, the service can be paid for in cash. Elephanta Caves were constructed about the mid-5th to nology and cashless payment options — among many others. asking local friends for help. After you hand over cash to Picked up a fragile souvenir in Bangkok and don’t want to 6th centuries CE. For travelers especially, these three apps can help to smooth them, they can electronically transfer the money to you in lug it around on your Southeast Asia trip? The app can even The most important among the caves is the great Cave planning and tap into local life. Be aware some features a virtual red envelope (called a “hongbao”) via the app. On arrange for Thailand Post to pick up your package at your 1, which measures 39 meters from the front entrance to the on the apps are limited to locals, but enough services are your end, opening up a red envelope for the first time will hotel and have it sent back home based on local postage rates. back. In plan, this cave in the western hill closely resembles available to all that downloading and using these one-shot active a wallet tab that pops up on the app’s “Me” page. You Map it and cab it with KakaoTalk Dumar Lena cave at Ellora, in India. apps could improve your stay in Asia. will then be able to access and use WeChat Pay. As of October 2018, KakaoTalk has 44 million active users The main body of the cave, excluding the porticos on WeChat: Instant translations and quick payments While this process is the easiest way to refill your wallet, in South Korea, a country with approximately 51 million the three open sides and the back aisle, is 27 meters square With popular websites like Google, Facebook and Insta- you can also use services like Swapsy if you have a PayPal people. There are many similarities between KakaoTalk and and is supported by rows of six columns each. gram blocked, WeChat is a social media platform in main- account. Swapsy is a currency exchange website that allows Line, as each has a wide range of emojis that are a draw for The layout of the caves, including the pillar components, the land China that has grown in popularity in recent years. Its funds in PayPal accounts to be exchanged for WeChat money. users, and both apps have successful franchises, like physical placement and division of the caves into different parts, and translation tool and pay feature are two of the most helpful “WeChat Pay is difficult to download but it’s a lifeline to stores, that profit off their emoji characters. the provision of a sanctum or Garbhagriha of sarvatobhadra features to travelers. any activity in China,” said Choi Dahye, 42, who travels in KakaoTalk, however, has two apps particularly helpful plan, are important developments in rock-cut architecture. To begin, download WeChat in any app store and as long Asia extensively, teaching piano at home and abroad. The to travelers to South Korea: KakaoMap and Kakao T. The Elephanta Caves emerged from a long artistic tra- as your phone is defaulted to English, the app will install in Seoul resident has used the feature to book train tickets and KakaoMap is a maps app that allows you to search for dition, but demonstrate refreshing innovation. The combi- English. (Otherwise, you can click on the upper right-hand even pay for face painting at an amusement park. places and map your way there via foot, car, bike and public nation of aesthetic beauty and sculptural art, replete with corner of the app to choose from 18 different languages.) Line: Useful everywhere in Asia, best in Thailand transportation. Not only does the app have an edge over respondent Rasas, reached an apogee at the Elephanta To translate text or words outside the app, such as a res- The Japanese messaging app, Line, has 164 million users Google Maps, which operates on a limited license in South Caves. Hindu spiritualistic beliefs and symbology are finely taurant menu or a Mandarin-only website, tap the Discover spanning Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Indonesia — making Korea, but KakaoMap users can click on nearby subway and utilized in the overall planning of the caves. tab on the bottom of the app and choose the Scan option. The it versatile if you’re planning to visit more than one of these bus stops to see arrival times in real time, locate bathrooms (Source: UNESCO) Scan page will allow you to scan QR codes or take pictures countries and have basic communications needs, like texting. within stations and get estimates on taxi rides. of text for translation. One second after taking a photo of Though it has a pay feature called Line Pay, without a (Source: The New York Times) TECHNOLOGY

I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 25, 2019 TECHNOLOGY 11

Android market in Iran, a Iran, Bolivia agree to boost high-tech co-op

TECHNOLOGY TEHRAN — Iran and Bolivia have signed promising future desk a memorandum of understanding to expand By Setareh Behroozi Hence, Café Bazaar can develop more in their cooperation in the field of nanotechnology sciences and Iran. About four million users are annually advanced technologies, Mehr reported on Wednesday. According to a report released by the In- added to Café Bazaar each year, which is not formation and Communication Technology very high growth. However as mentioned Ministry, the active mobile phone penetra- above, Café Bazaar can expand its market tion rate has reached 110.53% until March in other countries. 2018 in Iran. Less applications on smart The figure promises a great market for phones in Iran cellphone-related businesses in the country, Globally, the number of applications in- which is somehow untapped in some sections. stalled on the smartphones by the users are Café Bazaar, an Iranian Android market- 80 ones while in Iran the number is 62. In place, is one the few Iranian companies that addition, the users use 40 application per release comprehensive reports on Iran’s an- month and the figure is not announced by droid application market. The reports provide Café Bazaar. a deep view on the Iranian market, which can Transactions, which include buying appli- be used by developers and business persons. cations, subscription right and in-app pur- This article presents an analysis released chasing, grew during the Iranian calendar by TechRasa, an Iranian startup and tech year 1397 at a lower rate. The annual growth media, based on the latest report of Café of transactions was 3.5 million during 1395 Bazaar in late June 2019. (March 2016-March 2017), two million during Considering the figures and statistics 1396 (March 2017-March 2018) and 500,000 mentioned below, Café Bazaar can develop during 1397 (March 2018-March 2019). The MOU was signed by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad its market not only in the country but also However one cannot neglect the hard Javad Zarif and his Bolivian counterpart Diego Pary Rodríguez in other Persian-language and neighboring of the Google Play cannot be undermined. in the Iranian calendar year 1397 (March economic situation of the country during during Zarif’s visit to EMI University in Reberalta on Tuesday. Arab countries. The second approach assesses the number 2018-March 2019). the past year. As per the agreement, Iran will provide the grounds to establish There are 110 million Persian-language of applications for each user, which is higher The Google Play has 724,000 develop- Tehran, hub of android developers a specialized nano-technology laboratory and launch BSc and population worldwide, which provides a great (about 5 times) in Café Bazaar. er teams, which has released at least one From 22,000 developer teams, 28 per- PhD courses on nanotechnology in EMI University. market in Iran. Moreover, friendly and neigh- Although there is not any precise statis- applications. According to the statistics in cent of them live in Tehran, holding 71.6 During the signing ceremony, Zarif expressed Iran’s readi- boring countries like Afghanistan (with 6.5 tics about the quality and proficiency of the 2017, each team at the Google Play develop percent share of Café Bazaar income, which ness to share its achievements with the nations not supporting million internet users) and Arab countries applications, the Iranian applications are not 3.6 applications, while the figure for Café equals 1,850 billion rials (about 44 million unilateralism and the global arrogance. like Qatar, Oman, Lebanon, Iraq and Syria developed as of the Google Play which can Bazaar is 7.4 applications for each developer. dollars). While Tehrani developers hold The top diplomat noted that Iran has made achievements in (with a total 38.5 million users) can create be considered as an opportunity for android The issue show the double productivity of 26.8 percent share of 163,000 applications defensive, nuclear, scientific and technology fields, because of Halal content for their android market. market of Iran. Iranian developers, which may affect their of Café Bazaar. giving preference to its national and domestic capability in the Café Bazaar has over 40 million active Double productivity for Iranian quality and services. During the Iranian calendar year 1397, past 40 years. installs, 31 million monthly active users android developers Market development in Iran there were over 1600 application developers Zarif said that the developing countries would better close and 163,000 applications (31,000 games During the Iranian calendar year 1396 According to the statistics, there are 65 and 370 game developers that their products their eyes to the support of colonial powers and instead, trust and 132,000 applications) in comparison (March 2017-March 2018), the number million smartphones in Iran, seven million have more than 10,000 active installs. their own domestic capacities as the key to achieve their national with the Google Play, which has over 2.5 tril- of applications available on Café Bazaar of which are iPhone and 64 million users are A promising trans-border market economic aspirations, on the one hand, and preserve the inde- lion monthly active users and 2.6 million were 151,000 which increased to 163,000 connected to 3G and 4G networks. Café Bazaar announced that it has 520,000 pendence, on the other hand. applications. internet users in foreign countries and has a great The mentioned cooperation plan is aimed at making Bolivia However one can compare the ratio of There are 110 million Persian-language capacity for attracting more, which can bring forex advanced in nanotechnology and producing knowledge-based the number of applications and the users. to Iran by selling applications and games. products jointly. In Google Play, there are 962 active users population worldwide, which provides The empowering of digital economy and for each application but there are 190 active a great market in Iran and friendly and supporting of digital marketing can bring users for each application on Café Bazaar. neighboring countries can create Halal great revenues for Iran, a fact that should However the issue can be considered from content for their android market not be disregarded. Establishing a science and two points of view; first the global market technology park is no walk in the park Innovation network set up for drones, UAVs The success of Silicon Valley has been inspirational for many countries worldwide wishing to establish science and technology 1 The use of drones in some of these sections was opened several opportunities for companies to try parks. In Asia, successful science and technology parks can be originally completed using helicopters and airplanes. How- out new applications and find ways to improve their found in many economies, including China, Japan and Thailand. ever, these are expensive to hire and not always available business operations. So, what does the future hold for Despite this, if the precursory conditions are not in place, a science when they were required. commercial drone industry? and technology park could turn into a white elephant project. Rescue, marketing, filmmaking, firefighting, site sur- The drone sales will massively increase from $8 billion This is a key message from the ESCAP guidebook titled Estab- veying, parcel deliveries, imaging structures, precision in 2015 and reach and a staggering figure of $12 billion by lishing Science and Technology Parks: A Reference Guidebook agriculture, family fun occasions, lighting concert shows, the year 2021. Consumer drone shipments will increase for Policymakers in Asia and the Pacific. counting stockpiles, search and rescue, weather patterns, almost up to four times by 2021 which will be driven by Worldwide and in the region, most science and technology parks environmental conservation, insurance, policing and sports increased price competitions and newer features to make are in economically advanced or large economies. As developing are some of the uses of the drones. it easier for the beginners. economies attempt to close the technology gap, governments The future market of commercial drones Drone flying will get safer in the future with new are increasingly turning to science and technology parks as a According to the Flatworld Solutions website, the technologies such as collision avoidance and geo-fenc- key driver of their national strategies. For example, the United massive growth in commercial drone industry has ing coming up. Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported that approximately 80 per cent of the countries surveyed (including developed, developing and least developed countries) planned to use specialized zones, including science and technology parks, as AI’s current hype and hysteria could set the technology back by decades a part of their 21st century industrial or science, technology and innovation (STI) policies. Placing the physical infrastructure of a Most discussions about artificial intelli- 2010, automation created 1.5m more jobs science and technology park is often straightforward. To make it gence (AI) are characterized by hyperbole than it destroyed in Europe. work, however, is more complicated. Only 25 percent of science and hysteria. Though some of the world’s AI is not even making advanced econ- and technology parks in an advanced economy could be regarded most prominent and successful thinkers omies more productive. For example, in successful in achieving their goals. regularly forecast that AI will either solve all the ten years following the financial crisis, How do we ensure a science and technology our problems or destroy us or our society, labour productivity in the UK grew at its park is a success? and the press frequently report on how slowest average rate since 1761. Evidence Before a science and technology park is developed, it is es- AI will threaten jobs and raise inequality, shows that even global superstar firms, sential to check whether the pre-conditions are in place. These there’s actually very little evidence to sup- including firms who are among the top key precursor conditions are: port these ideas. What’s more, this could investors in AI and whose business models The key tenants or the anchor tenants – such as national actually end up turning people against AI depends on it such as Google, Facebook research institutes – are committed to staying in the science and research, bringing significant progress in and Amazon, have not become more pro- technology park. Anchor tenants are crucial to ensuring that a the technology to a halt. ductive. This contradicts claims that AI will science and technology park has its backbone and may be useful The hyperbole around AI largely stems inevitably enhance productivity. in attracting other firms to co-locate; from its promotion by tech-evangelists So why are the society-transforming A management team with all the skills necessary for managing and self-interested investors. Google effects of AI not materialising? There the science and technology park can be identified and assembled. CEO Sundar Pichai declared AI to be are at least four reasons. First, AI dif- The management team needs to have expertise in not only re- “probably the most important thing hu- fuses through the economy much more search and development, but also business, marketing, negotiation manity has ever worked on”. Given the slowly than most people think. This is and communications. Furthermore, the management team must importance of AI to Google’s business because most current AI is based on be able to adjust its strategy to an ever-changing environment. model, he would say that. learning from large amounts of data Such multi-tasking means, for many developing countries, that Some even argue that AI is a solution and it is especially difficult for most better. But it is still a bed. generates predictions, not explanations. assembling an effective management team is a real challenge; to humanity’s fundamental problems, firms to generate enough data to make Third, the slow growth of consumer In contrast, human brains are storytelling A strong science base in the surrounding areas of the science and including death, and that we will even- the algorithms efficient or simply to demand in most Western countries makes devices generating explanations. technology park is already available. This factor is important because tually merge with machines to become afford to hire data analysts. A mani- it unprofitable for most businesses to invest As a result of the hype and hysteria, a science base in the surrounding area will provide potential tenants an unstoppable force. The inventor and festation of the slow diffusion of AI is in AI. Yet this kind of limit to demand is many governments are scrambling to pro- of the science and technology park. In addition, this will ensure that writer Ray Kurzweil has famously argued the growing use of “pseudo-AI” where almost never considered when the impacts duce national AI strategies. International the firms within the park can easily communicate with firms outside this “Singularity” will occur by as soon a firm appears to use an online AI bot of AI are discussed, partly because academic organisations are rushing to be seen to take the park; The city or area where a science and technology park will as 2045. to interact with customers but which models of how automation will affect the action, holding conferences and publishing be built is attractive to talented researchers and entrepreneurs.; The hysteria around AI comes from sim- is in fact a human operating behind economy are focused on the labour market flagship reports on the future of work. For An entrepreneurial culture is available in the city or country ilar sources. The likes of physicist Stephen the scenes. and/or the supply side of the economy. example the United Nations University where a science and technology park will be built. This factor is Hawking and billionaire tech entrepreneur The second reason is AI innovation is Fourth, AI is essentially not really being Centre for Policy Research claims that AI particularly important if the key objective of a science and tech- Elon Musk warned that AI poses an exis- getting harder. Machine learning tech- developed for general application. AI inno- is “transforming the geopolitical order” nology park is to foster start-ups and entrepreneurs; tential threat to humanity. If AI doesn’t niques that have driven recent advances vation is overwhelmingly in visual systems, and, even more incredibly, that “a shift in Finance, especially seed and venture capital, is available in the destroy us, the doomsayers argue, then it may have already produced their most easily ultimately aimed for use in driverless cars. the balance of power between intelligent city or country where a science and technology park will be built. may at least cause mass unemployment reached achievements and now seem to Yet such cars are most notable for their machines and humans is already visible”. These resources are critical to support long-term STI initiatives through job automation. be experiencing diminishing returns. The absence from our roads, and technical This “unhinged” debate about the current and build upon existing research. The reality of AI is currently very exponentially increasing power of computer limits mean they are likely to remain so and near-future state of AI threatens both In addition, it is important to assess a science and technology different, particularly when you look at hardware, as described by Moore’s Law, for a long time. an AI arms race and stifling regulations. park in a broad national or local economic context. In this con- the threat of automation. Back in 2013, may also be coming to an end. New thinking needed This could lead to inappropriate controls nection, key questions should be asked on what can be achieved by establishing a science and technology park and whether there researchers estimated that, in the fol- Related to this is the fact that most AI Of course, AI’s small impact in the recent and moreover loss of public trust in AI are better but alternative ways to achieving that goal. lowing ten to 20 years, 47% of jobs in applications just aren’t that innovative, with past doesn’t rule out larger impacts in the research. It could even hasten another While a science and technology park can be developed by the US could be automated. Six years AI mostly used to fine-tune and disrupt future. Unexpected progress in AI could still AI-winter – as occurred in the 1980s – the private sector, if a government or public sector finances the later, instead of a trend towards mass existing products rather than introduce lead to a “robocalypse”. But it will have to in which interest and funding disappear development of the park or provides other incentives such as joblessness, we’re in fact seeing US un- radically new products. For example, come from a different kind of AI. What we for years or even decades after a period tax exemption or reduction, the science and technology park employment at a historic low. Carlsberg is investing in AI to help it im- currently call “AI” – big data and machine of disappointment. All at a time when the needs to provide social benefits such as advanced research and Even more job losses have been threat- prove the quality of its beer. But it is still learning – is not really intelligent. It is world needs more, not less, technological development, which subsequently boosts its national STI and/ ened for the EU. But past evidence indicates beer. Heka is a US company producing a essentially correlation analysis, looking innovation. or economic development. otherwise, given that between 1999 and bed with in-built AI to help people sleep for patterns in data. Machine learning (Source: theconversation.com) (Source: .unescap.org) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 12 SOCIETY JULY 25, 2019 Climate change is increasing hurricanes, What does the city banning natural gas mean for the future? tropical storms and floods, scientists confirm The California city on Tuesday voted to ban natural gas hook-ups Climate change is increasing hurricanes, Floyd in 1999, which flooded half of the in new buildings, in a historic move. tropical storms and floods, according to a coastal plain of North Carolina. Then, we Berkeley this week became the first city in the United States new study that looked at 120 years of data had Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Just to ban natural, fossil gas hook-ups in new buildings. for the latest research to confirm a link recently we had Hurricane Florence in The landmark ordinance was passed into law on Tuesday, between human activity and the dramatic 2018. These events are causing a huge after being approved unanimously by the city council the previous rise of extreme weather events. amount of human suffering, economic week amid resounding public support. Increased temperatures not only make and ecological damage.” heatwaves more extreme and wildfires more Increased rainfall results in more runoff likely, they also tamper with weather pat- into coastal waters and estuaries. This terns, making storms more intense. results in organic matter and nutrient As part of the study, scientists looked losses from soil erosion which results in at three storms in North Carolina from damaging algal blooms. the past 20 years – hurricanes Floyd, “We are in part responsible for what’s Matthew and Florence. going on in the context of fossil fuel com- They found the probability of them oc- bustion emissions that are leading to global curring randomly in such a short period warming,” Prof Paerl said. “The ocean is a of time is just two per cent. huge reservoir that is absorbing heat and “North Carolina has one of the highest seeing more evaporation. With more evap- impact zones of tropical cyclones in the oration comes more rainfall.” world, and we have these carefully kept At the end of last year, research found records that shows us that the last 20 years that extreme weather events cost the Although Berkeley may be pushing the vanguard, the city of precipitation events have been off the world billions of pounds in the previ- is hardly alone. Governments across the US and Europe are charts,” said Professor Hans Paerl, lead ous 12 months. looking at strategies to phase out gas. In California alone, dozens author of the study published in the journal The report by Christian Aid identified of cities and counties are considering eliminating fossil fuel moisture carrying capacity of tropical state is now home to more than 10.3 million Scientific Reports. 10 of the most expensive natural disasters hook-ups to power stoves and heat homes in new buildings, cyclones due to the warming climate”, people and climate change is already hav- The scientists analysed records of that struck in 2018, all of which cost at while California state agencies pencil out new rules and reg- the study said. ing a devastating impact on people’s lives. tropical cyclone landfalls and rainfall least $1bn (£790m) each. ulations that would slash emissions. As well as more storms, North Caroli- “The price we’re paying is that we’re associated with Costal North Carolina The costs established for these events Natural gas, it seems, has become the new climate crisis frontline. na has also experienced unprecedented having to cope with increasing levels of storms since 1898. levels of rainfall since the late 1990s. In catastrophic flooding,” said Professor Paerl, are likely to be underestimates, as they Landmark move They found that six out of the seven the long term it has also seen an increase from the University of North Carolina’s often only included insured losses and did Berkeley’s ordinance, which goes into effect on 1 January, largest hurricanes, tropical storms and in rainfall from tropical storms over the Institute of Marine Sciences. not take into account long-term costs to will ban gas hook-ups in new multi-family construction, with floods occurred in the last 20 years. This past 120 years. “Coastal watersheds are having to ab- productivity. some allowances for first-floor retail and certain types of frequency is probably caused by “increased This is increasingly problematic as the sorb more rain. Let’s go back to Hurricane (Source: The Independent) large structures. The reasons behind the decision are multifold. Energy use in buildings accounts for about 25% of greenhouse gas emissions in California. If the state is to meet its goal of 100% zero-carbon Risk of mass extinctions as climate changes Renewable energy providing more electricity energy by 2045, the gas will have to go. For decades, gas was considered among the preferred energy faster than animals adapt, study finds than coal and nuclear power combined sources for buildings and embraced as a bridge from dirtier fossil fuels to a green energy future. “There’s been a lingering perception that burning gas was cleaner than electricity, which might have been true 20 years ago when electricity came from burning coal,” said Pierre Delforge, a senior scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council . “When we look at electrification policies, we need to think about what the grid will look like in 10 or 20 years, not what it looked like yesterday.” A state energy commission report released in early 2019 concluded that building electrification was “a key strategy” for reducing the state’s climate impacts, one that “offers the most promising path to achieving [greenhouse gas] reduction targets in the least costly manner”. Roughly 3% of all natural gas extracted by industry is leaked into the atmosphere, where methane is a far more potent, if shorter lived, greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Berkeley was also motivated to reduce health and safety risks endemic to gas appliances, which release significant emissions and pollutants indoors. Animals are not adapting fast enough to We demonstrate that in temperate regions, Renewable sources of energy produced more tricity production by natural gas rose by (Source: The Guardian) keep up with rapid climate change and even the rising temperatures are associated with electricity than coal and nuclear power 10 per cent. populations of common birds such as great the shift of the timing of biological events combined for the first time in Germany, Professor Bruno Burger, of the Fraun- tits, blue tits and guillemot could be at risk to earlier dates.” according to new figures. hofer ISE, said the drop in coal use was WORDS IN THE NEWS of extinctions, according to a new study. In nature, animals respond to a chang- Solar, wind, biomass and hydroelectric the result of a market-driven “fuel switch” “These are species that adapt but even ing climate by altering the timing of biolog- power generation accounted for 47.3 per from coal to gas. Child ‘slave’ ship missing they are not adapting fast enough,” Dr ical events, such as when they hibernate, cent of the country’s electricity production He attributed the switch to low gas Alexandre Courtiol from the Leibniz In- reproduce or migrate. Change in body in the first six months of 2019, while 43.4 prices combined with a rise in the cost (April 16, 2001) stitute for Zoo and Wildlife Research told size and mass is also another response per cent came from coal-fired and nuclear of carbon dioxide allowances in the EU Authorities in the Benin Republic have issued international The Independent. to climate change. power plants. Emissions Trading System. arrest warrants for the crew of a ship believed to be carrying Scientists looked at 13 species in detail Researchers looked at scientific literature Around 15 per cent less carbon diox- Yan Qin, lead carbon analyst at final a large number of child workers who had been recruited to work and found all but four of them were at risk. to work out whether changes in these traits ide was produced than in the same period data business Refinitiv, told Clean Ener- in Gabon. Elisabeth Blunt reports. The species looked at were common, mean- were associated with a higher survival rate last year, according to figures published by gy Wire: “Since January, we have seen Arrest warrants are now out for the captain and crew of the ing this research paints an incredibly bleak or increased number of offspring. the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy the high carbon price really making the Etireno and ports all along this part of the West African coast picture for species that are already rare. They found that species could stay in Systems (ISE) in July. perfect market for gas.” have been asked to keep a look-out; but there ‘s still no sign of “It’s likely that species even less accus- their warming habitat if they evolved fast However, some scientists have attrib- “We really see an interesting phenom- the ship itself. It’s an ageing coaster and reportedly in poor tomed to human environments may be enough; however most were unable to uted the high renewable power output to enon: in the daily German power market, condition, but even so, it should have got back to Benin - its struggling even more. I don’t think this change in time. favourable weather patterns and “mar- a high carbon price and very low gas price declared destination - by now. The longer the time without picture is going to get much better for birds Dr Stephanie Kramer-Schadt said: “Adap- ket-driven events”. is really pushing gas in front of lignite.” any sighting of the ship or radio contact, the greater must or mammals,” said Dr Courtiol. tive responses among rare or endangered Fabian Hein, from the think tank Agora Renewables accounted for 40 per cent be the presumption that the captain has put in to some port A team of 64 researchers led by the Lei- species remain to be analysed. We fear that Energiewende, told Deutsche Welle the 20 of Germany’s electricity consumption in along the way, where he may already have disembarked bniz Institute evaluated more than 10,000 the forecasts of population persistence for per cent increase in wind production was the 2018, according to government figures. his passengers. scientific studies, according to the paper such species of conservation concern will result of particularly windy conditions in 2019. While in the UK, 29 per cent of electricity And although the main ports are on alert, Nigeria in particular published in Nature Communications. be even more pessimistic.” Meanwhile, electricity production from was sourced from renewables last year. has many small river ports in the Cross River and Niger deltas, Out of the 10,000 publications they Researchers hope their analysis will solar panels rose by six per cent, natural gas Germany is aiming to phase out its nu- quite close to the Etireno’s last port of call. From there, passengers found only 58 of them contained enough stimulate new work on the resilience of by 10 per cent, while the share of nuclear clear power plants by 2022. Its renewable trying to reach Gabon could continue their journey overland information to be included in the study. On animal populations in the face of global power in the country’s electricity produc- energy has been rising steadily over the last and the captain and crew, who are themselves Nigerian, would average, the animals they looked at – which change. This could also help conservations tion has remained virtually unchanged. two decades thanks in part to the Renewable have time to decide what they were going to do next. As for any turned out mostly to be birds – had been work out the best way to manage vulnerable Black coal use fell by 30 per cent com- Energy Act (EEG), which was reformed last child workers, the traffickers likely to be travelling with them studied in detail for 29 years. populations. pared to the first half of 2018, and lignite year to cut costs for consumers. Lead author Viktoriia Radchuk said The most up to date research suggests – a coal-like substance formed from peat But Germany still relies heavily on coal, would have to decide whether to press on to Gabon, whether “Our research focused on birds because one million species currently face extinction. – fell by 20 per cent. gas and lignite for its energy needs. to try to place them locally or whether to simply abandon them complete data on other groups were scarce. (Source: The Independent) However, over the same period, elec- (Source: The Independent) and save themselves from prosecution. words Arrest warrants: official documents signed by a court official ordering the arrest of named persons ENGLISH IN USE out: here, ‘out’ means arrest warrants ‹have been issued’ coaster: a ships that sails along the coast LEARN NEWS TRANSLATION should have got back: it is reasonable to expect that the boat would have returned The longer....the greater...: One depends on the other - if Alborz province sinks 29cm the ship is not seen for a long time, the chances are very high هشدار سازمان نقشهبرداری درباره that the captain has put in to a port sighting: an occasion on which something is seen - sometimes annually, NCC warns فرونشست 29 سانتیمتری استان البرز only for a short time put in: if a ships puts in, it lands (or docks) at a port Iran’s National Cartographic Center (NCC) has warned disembarked: when you disembark from a ship or plane, you that northcentral Alborz province, adjacent to Tehran, بــه گــزارش ایرنــا، ســازمان نقشــهبرداری کشــور نســبت بــه leave it at the end of your journey فرونشســت ۲۹ ســانتیمتری زمیــن در اســتان البــرز هشــدار داد و river ports: villages beside the river with harbours is suffering from land subsidence by an annual rate of deltas: an area of flat land where a river divides into smaller 29 centimeters, which must be tackled before incurring rivers before entering the sea خواســتار جلوگیــری از بــه وقــوع پیوســتن خســارات وســیع شــد. .overland: a journey made across land rather than, here, on water great loss, IRNA reported on Tuesday traffickers: a trafficker is a person who buys and sells goods (and in this case people) illegally press on: if you press on, you continue doing something ins PREFIX/SUFFIX PHRASAL VERB IDIOM spite of difficulties “a-, ac-, ad-, af-, ag-, al-, Pack somebody off Cry wolf Without an-, ap-, as-, at-” Meaning: to send someone to stay somewhere for Explanation: to call for help when you are not really a period of time in danger. As a result, nobody believes you when you earth no Meaning: to or towards For example: My parents used to pack us off to really need help. For example: Change your address in the records. camp every summer. For example: There’s Mary screaming again! Does birth! she really have a problem or is she just crying wolf again? I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 25, 2019 WORLD IN FOCUS 13

Mueller dismisses Trump’s claims of War in Yemen eminently resolvable: UN ‘total exoneration’ TEHRAN — The United Nations (UN) says the years-long war in Yemen can be stopped and is “eminently resolvable” TEHRAN — U.S. Special Counsel Robert asked Zoe Lofgren, a Democrat. as the warring sides are committed to a UN-brokered peace Mueller is testifying on Wednesday before “It would be Trump,” Mueller said. agreement reached in Sweden late last year. two congressional committees about his in- In answering questions from House Ju- In December 2018, representatives of the Houthi Ansarullah vestigation into Russian interference in diciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler, Mueller movement and those of Yemen’s Saudi-backed former govern- the 2016 presidential election and possible said his report did not conclude Trump did ment signed a peace deal in the Swedish capital of Stockholm. obstruction of justice by President Donald not commit obstruction of justice. Under the deal, both sides agreed to withdraw their troops Trump. According to Al Jazeera, Mueller’s report from the ports of Hudaydah, Salif, and Ras Issa, and the city Democrats hope that by putting Mueller said the investigation did not find sufficient of Hudaydah, and to allow the deployment of UN monitors. on television and highlighting the parts of evidence to establish charges of a criminal According to Press TV, the UN, for its part, also pledged to the report that they believe describe Trump’s conspiracy between the Trump presidential help in the management of the three key ports, which will be most egregious behavior, they will be able to campaign and Russia. But it said investigators operating under the control of Yemen’s Red Sea Port Corpo- ignite new outrage and renew public interest did not clear Trump of trying to obstruct ration and local coast guards. The world body also will assist in their investigations into the president. the probe. in inspection of ships. But Republicans are there too, and expect- As he wrapped up his opening statement, “I believe that this war in Yemen is eminently resolvable,” ed to defend Trump, who has condemned Mueller said that Russian interference in the UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths on Tuesday. “Both the probe as a “witch-hunt.” 2016 election is “among the most serious” parties continue to insist that they want a political solution and Mueller said the Russians believed they challenges to American democracy. the military solution is not available, they remain committed would benefit from Donald Trump winning “This deserves the attention of every to the Stockholm agreement in all its different aspects.” the 2016 presidential election. American,” he added. The former special counsel was asked In his opening remarks, House Judiciary Wednesday if his investigation found the Chairman Jerrold Nadler, a Democrat, said Russian government perceived a benefit if that Congress has a “responsibility to address UK’s Hammond quits as one of the candidates won. the evidence” that Mueller uncovered. “Yes,” he said. “We will follow your example, Director integrity. We will follow the facts where remedies. We will make our recommendation finance minister before “And which candidate would that be?” Mueller,” Nadler said. “We will act with they lead. We will consider all appropriate to the House when our work concludes.” Johnson becomes PM

TEHRAN —British finance minister Philip Hammond resigned Lebanon issues arrest warrants for 10 Libyans Syria at UN: Taking back from the government on Wednesday, following through on a promise to leave rather than serve under incoming prime over Imam Musa al-Sadr’s disappearance Israel-occupied land a priority minister Boris Johnson. Hammond - who strongly opposes leaving the European TEHRAN— A Lebanese judge has is- is no proof to the otherwise,” Houra TEHRAN — Syria says at the United Nations task for failing to implement the resolu- Union without a deal - said he had left the economy in a state sued arrest warrants in absentia against al-Sadr said on February 26, 2018. that it considers taking back its Israel-oc- tions it passes against the Israeli regime’s that would allow his successor to choose between tax cuts, 10 Libyan nationals, including the son She added that concerted efforts cupied Golan Heights through all possible continued occupation of Arab territories. higher spending or faster debt reduction if they left the EU of the slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi, are underway to shed light on the fate legal instruments to be a priority for the Arab Some countries, he said, take advantage of smoothly, Reuters reported. over the disappearance of Lebanon’s of the cleric. country. Bashar al-Ja’afari, Damascus’ envoy this failure to bolster the regime’s aggressive “After the decade when the aftermath of the 2008-09 re- prominent Shia leader Imam Musa “He is still alive and kept incar- to the UN made the remarks to a UN Secu- behavior, he noted, in a pointed reference cession meant we had no choices, this is a luxury which our al-Sadr, who went missing with two cerated. Nevertheless, he has not yet rity Council session on Tuesday, the official to the United States. According to Press TV, successors should use wisely,” he said. companions more than 40 years ago been found and reunited with us,” she Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. Washington has endorsed the Golan Heights as in Libya. pointed out. Damascus would endeavor to retake the Israeli territory, and recognized East Jerusalem On Tuesday, Investigative Judge According to Press TV, the Leba- territory — which has been occupied by al-Quds in the occupied Palestinian territory Zaher Hamadeh took the measure nese parliament speaker also says he Tel Aviv since 1967 — “through all means, of the West Bank as the regime’s “capital.” Palestine: World must press against Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, Gadd- has strongly believes that Sadr is still which are guaranteed by the international Ja’afari denounced the U.S.’s pro-Is- afi’s former intelligence chief Abdullah alive, calling for collective efforts to law,” the agency cited him as saying. raeli measures as an attempt at reversing ICC to probe Israeli home Senussi and Ahmad Ramadan, a top find out about the fate of the cleric Tel Aviv, the official said, keeps looting the realities and disavowing legal obligations. demolitions Gaddafi aide and former head of the and his companions. properties of the Golan’s residents in order He finally said Tel Aviv continued to regime’s intelligence office, among the Speaking at a ceremony marking to expand its illegally-built settlements there. attack the Syrian territory as means of TEHRAN —Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation other defendants. the 39th anniversary of Sadr’s disap- “Israeli continued occupation of Arab invigorating anti-Damascus terrorists. Organization (PLO), Saeb Erekat, has strongly condemned The daughter of Imam Musa al-Sa- pearance in Beirut, Nabih Berri called lands represents the most dangerous chal- The regime launches regular sorties the recent demolition of a cluster of Palestinian homes in dr says she strongly believes that her on Lebanese media outlets to follow lenge to the credibility and prestige of the against Syria, targeting the country’s de- occupied East Jerusalem al-Quds as war crime, calling on the father is alive and being kept in prison. up on the clergyman’s fate, stressing international law’s rules and conventions,” fenses or the supplies intended for the international community to push the International Criminal “The documents and evidence show that Lebanese judicial officials were the ambassador said. foreign forces, who assist Damascus in its Court (ICC) into opening an immediate investigation into the that he is alive and imprisoned as there also looking into the case. He also took the Security Council to counter-terrorism operations. incident. On Tuesday, Erekat called on the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, to implement her mandate under the Human Rights Council resolution 31/36, which demands a database of all business enterprises engaged in Turkey says has not agreed with U.S. on Syria safe zone Israeli settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territory, TEHRAN — Turkey Wednesday slammed a new proposals on the safe zone, including possible joint and to strive for international protection of Palestinians living U.S. proposal for a so-called “safe zone” in northern patrols and “who would be in it and who would enter.” under the Israeli occupation, Press TV reported. Syria, saying it was “not satisfactory” and warning He did not elaborate on what was unsatisfactory about He also slammed the measures taken by Israeli authorities that Ankara may launch a new offensive to secure its the new Washington proposal. to expel Palestinians from Jerusalem al-Quds, including land border if an agreement isn’t reached soon. The U.S. Embassy in Ankara said the issues dis- grab, confiscations of identity paper, revocations of residency According to Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, cussed included “proposals to enhance Turkey’s se- status and rejections of family reunification. U.S. envoy James Jeffrey and other U.S. officials held curity along the border in northeast Syria.” talks with Turkish officials in Ankara about Syria, “The discussions were forthright, positive and including the setting up of a safe zone along the Tur- productive,” the embassy statement read. “The U.S. key-Syrian border. and Turkey continue to exchange views on mutual EU warns UK’s new PM: No “The United States must come with proposals that concerns in Syria and we look forward to continuing revising of Brexit deal! are satisfactory to us or are close to our proposals,” these discussions, including through military-to-mil- Cavusoglu said, adding that Turkey’s patience “has itary consultations.” TEHRAN —The European Commission’s newly-appointed run out.” According to Reuters, Turkey and the U.S. President Ursula von der Leyen has warned Britain’s incoming Turkey views Kurdish fighters who have battled have been divided on the size of the safe zone, Prime Minister Boris Johnson of “challenging times ahead” offensives against Daesh and the Kurdish fighters. It Daesh (ISIL) alongside U.S. forces, as terrorists, allied who would control it and the degree to which the with his vow to renegotiate Brexit. with a Kurdish insurgency within Turkey. Ankara has recently been sending reinforcements to its border Kurdish fighters would pull back. Ankara wants wants the safe zone established east of the Euphra- area, signaling a possible new offensive. Turkish troops to control the zone. tes River to keep the Kurdish fighters away from the Cavusoglu, speaking to reporters at a joint news “Our wish is for a safe zone to be established soon,” border region. conference with visiting Nicaraguan counterpart, Denis Cavusoglu added. “Otherwise, we will do whatever Since 2016, Turkey has launched two cross-border Moncada, said the U.S. delegation had offered new is necessary ourselves.”

China: U.S. undermining global stability with unilateralism TEHRAN — China says the United fense expenditure, pushed for additional secession of any part of its territory by 2017, his administration has opened States is undermining global strategic capacity in nuclear, outer space, cyber anyone.” a new de facto embassy in Taipei and stability by adopting unilateral policies and missile defense, and undermined China has constantly warned the U.S. passed a law to encourage senior U.S. against major countries in the world. global strategic stability.” over its relations with Taiwan. Beijing has officials to travel to Taiwan to meet their In a first white paper issued since The paper also took aim at U.S. plans sovereignty over the island and almost all Taiwanese counterparts. 2012, the Chinese Defense Ministry to provide Taiwan with billions of dollars world countries recognize that sovereignty The Chinese white paper further said warned on Wednesday that “interna- in weapons, saying Beijing had made under a policy known as One China. Taiwanese “separatists” are the biggest tional strategic competition is on the rise” no promise not to use force across the The U.S., too, recognizes Chinese threat to the peaceful reunification of the as a result of provocation by America. Taiwan Strait if necessary. sovereignty over Taiwan, but it has self-ruled island and mainland China. “There are many difficult issues we will tackle together,” Washington, it said, has adopted “uni- “China must be and will be reunited,” long courted Taipei in an attempt to It also warned that the Chinese said the conservative German politician and former defense lateral policies” and has “provoked and the paper said. “China has the firm resolve counter Beijing. military “will resolutely defeat any- minister who is due to take over the top executive EU post in intensified competition among major and the ability to safeguard national According to Press TV, Since President one attempting to separate Taiwan November, on Tuesday. countries, significantly increased its de- sovereignty... and will never allow the Donald Trump took office in January from China.” She further said on Tuesday that Europe and the UK had a “duty” to deliver a withdrawal agreement that is beneficial to both, Press TV reported. Her cautionary remarks came shortly after Johnson Trump’s Mideast envoy under fire at UNSC won the votes of more than 92,000 members of the UK’s ruling Conservative Party to replace the country’s out- 1 British representative Karen Pierce also reminded son-in-law and senior adviser, on the U.S. president’s high- Al-e Habib also noted that the main objective of the going British Prime Minister Theresa May, as the EU all countries that they “have a responsibility” to implement ly-contentious “peace” deal, which the Palestinians have U.S.’s plan is to consolidate the Tel Aviv regime’s occupa- and Johnson prepare to lock horns in the weeks ahead UNSC resolutions. already dismissed “the slap of the century.” tion of Palestine. over his pledge to renegotiate the Brexit or leave the EU Similarly, Russia’s UN envoy challenged Greenblatt’s The economic section of Trump’s proposal was released The U.S., which has proposed the deal, is a country on the scheduled departure date of October 31 without assertions. during a Washington-sponsored conference in Manama, “well-known for its biased policies rendering unconditional an agreement. “This international consensus is international law, because Bahrain, on June 25-26 despite a Palestinian boycott of support for Israel as well as unjust practices towards the “We are going to get Brexit done on October 31, and Security Council resolutions are international law — they the event. Palestinians,” he added. we are going to take advantage of all the opportuni- merely need to be complied with,” Vassily Nebenzia said. Critics say Washington is offering financial rewards for The Iranian envoy further called on the Security Coun- ties it will bring in a new spirit of ‘can do,’” Johnson “The matter lies not with a lack of international consensus; Palestinians to accept the Israeli occupation. Palestine, cil to “end the vicious cycle of being bullied by one of said following his election to Tory leadership and rise rather the matter has to do with the fact that there is utter similarly, called that a “humiliating blackmail.” its permanent members who unlawfully and brazenly to premiership. “Like some slumbering giant, we are disregard for this internationally-acknowledged consensus Speaking at Tuesday’s meeting, Iran’s Deputy Ambas- continue rendering this body inactive and ineffective going to rise and ping off the guy-ropes of self-doubt by the United States at present.” sador to the UN Es’haq Al-e Habib predicted that the U.S.’s regarding Israel.” and negativity.” Moreover, French UN Ambassador Nicolas de Riviere initiative would definitively fail as it is based on “ill-intents” He also complained that Washington’s support for Israel However, the European Commission’s deputy chief Frans emphasized that Paris would support any peace effort “so and “unrealistic approaches.” has “emboldened the Zionist regime to continue, with total Timmermans insisted at a press briefing in Brussels ear- long as this aligns with the approach that we have set out “The so-called deal of the century is based on wrong impunity, to commit all international crimes systematically.” lier on Tuesday that the EU would not agree to revise the together, so long as this adheres to international law, spe- assumptions simply because it is aimed at buying all causes The international community, he said, must keep up Brexit accord, saying, “The United Kingdom reached an cifically all resolutions of the Security Council.” and aspirations, honor and dignity, property and territory, support for the Palestinians in their struggle to liberate agreement with the European Union and the EU will stick Greenblatt, has worked with Jared Kushner, Trump’s and inalienable rights of an entire nation,” he said. their homeland. to that agreement.” I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 14 WORLD SPORTS JULY 25, 2019

Bayern chief Hoeness to Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev dies after fight Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev has died raised to be a great man like his father,” she retire in November - report from brain injuries sustained in a fight in said of the St. Petersburg-born fighter who Maryland, the Russian boxing federation trained in Oxnard, California. Uli Hoeness, the long-serving president of German soccer club announced on Tuesday. Dadashev took an unbeaten 13-0 record Bayern Munich, is planning to retire and hand over his duties “Maxim Dadashev has died in the United into the 140-pound non-title fight. to a former Adidas Chief Executive in November, German daily States following injuries sustained during Dadashev, whose manager Egis Klimas Bild reported on Wednesday. his fight with Subriel Matias,” the federation also handles Vasiliy Lomachenko and Sergey Hoeness will not stand for reelection as club president and said in a statement. Kovalev, turned pro in April of 2016 and intends to also quit his role as supervisory board chairman, The 28-year-old underwent emergency relocated to Southern California to pursue reported Germany’s largest selling newspaper Bild, which has brain surgery in Washington after his su- his ring ambitions, eventually signing with proved credible in the past. per-lightweight bout with Puerto Rican Matias promoters Top Rank. According to the report, Hoeness intends to hand over his on Friday was stopped after the 11th round Top Rank chairman Bob Arum issued a duties as president to former Adidas CEO Herbert Hainer, who by his cornerman James “Buddy” McGirt. statement recalling Dadashev as “a terrific is already a member of the club’s supervisory board. Dadashev, known as “Mad Max”, was young man.” Bayern Munich was not immediately available for comment. unable to walk to the dressing room and ESPN, which streamed the bout on ESPN+, World Cup and European Championship winner, Hoeness, was immediately hospitalized. also issued a statement. served the club as a player from 1970-1979 and took over as gen- Doctors operated to relieve pressure from “Our heartfelt thoughts are with Dada- eral manager, and later president, immediately after his career. swelling on his brain. shev’s family, friends, trainers and the team He is one of the most wealthy figures in German soccer. McGirt, who said after the fight he “couldn’t at Top Rank,” the statement said. His departure, along with Oliver Kahn’s planned taking over convince” his fighter to stop but opted to Dadashev was rated in the top five by as general manager starting in 2022, would mark the beginning throw in the towel when he saw him “getting two world sanctioning organizations going of a new era at the club. hit with more and more clean shots as the into Friday’s fight in suburban Washing- Despite the club’s hegemony in Germany in winning seven fight went on,” told ESPN on Tuesday he was ton DC, an elimination bout for the right Bundesliga titles in a row, Bayern have struggled to keep up at wracking his brain wondering if he could to become mandatory challenger for Josh the international level. have done things differently. Taylor’s IBF title. After last winning the Champions League in 2013, Bayern “It just makes you realize what type of sport end of the day, everything was fine (in be repatriated home and that his family would Matias dominated, and after the 11th round Munich have failed to reach the final again, with their elimina- we’re in, man,” McGirt told ESPN -- which training). receive financial aid. McGirt could be heard telling Dadashev “I’m tion by eventual champion Liverpool in March in the round of streamed the fight on its ESPN+ platform. “He seemed OK, he was ready, but it’s Dadashev’s widow, Elizaveta Apushki- going to stop it, Max,” even as Dadashev 16 marking a recent low point. “He did everything right in training, the sport that we’re in. It just takes one na, also issued a statement, confirming the shook his head. (Source: Goal) no problems, no nothing. My mind is like punch, man.” fighter’s death “with great sadness. McGirt, himself a former two-weight world really running crazy, right now. Like what Russian boxing chief Umar Kremlev told “He was a very kind person who fought champion, then told the referee: “That’s it.” could I have done differently? But at the Russian media that Dadashev’s body would until the very end. Our son will continue be (Source: AFP) Japan-South Korea tussle over tiny islands spreads to Olympics Going for gold: Tokyo unveils 2020 Vettel facing his demons on return

A war of words over ownership of a group of tiny islands in the Olympics medal designs to Hockenheim sea between Japan and South Korea spilled over to the Olympics on Wednesday as Tokyo criticized Seoul’s complaint over a map of Japan on the Tokyo Games website. Ties between Japan and South Korea have often been fraught over their shared history, stemming from Japan’s often brutal colonisation of the Korean peninsula between 1910 and 1945, and over the disputed islands known as “Dokdo” in Korea and “Takeshima” in Japan. The neighbours are also at loggerheads over Japan’s export curbs on high-tech materials bound for South Korea, as well as the issue of compensation of South Koreans forced to work for Japanese companies during World War Two. “We have ascertained that the torch relay map and other related materials in the official website of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics/ Paralympics mark the position of Dokdo with a small dot coloured as Japanese territory, and marks the East Sea only as the Sea of Japan,” South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “Our government immediately summoned the relevant official at the Japanese embassy in South Korea to protest Japan’s im- proper assertion of its right of administration over Dokdo, while demanding that the related materials be immediately corrected.” Tokyo Olympic organizers on Wednesday The Olympic medals design was chosen Sebastian Vettel will be battling his poles and fastest laps this season and Japan’s top government spokesman dismissed South Korea’s unveiled medals designed to reflect the from more than 400 entries from profes- demons as well as his Formula One is only three points adrift. protest. “We communicated (to South Korea) that their position “energy” of athletes as the city marked a sional designers and design students. rivals when the Ferrari driver returns “We have got to make up for last year, is absolutely unacceptable,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide year to go until the opening ceremony of “I never dreamed that the design I sub- to Hockenheim this weekend for his especially myself and I look forward to Suga told a news conference, adding that the state of relations the 2020 Summer Games. mitted only as a memorial to this lifetime home German Grand Prix. racing in Hockenheim,” said Vettel, 32 was “very severe”. The medals, which will be made from event would be actually selected,” designer Last year’s race at the 4.5km circuit, of a race that marks the season’s half- (Source: Reuters) recycled materials collected from old elec- Junichi Kawanishi said. just half an hour away from Vettel’s way stage. “The atmosphere is always tronics, are intended to “resemble rough “I hope the medals will be seen as paying home town Heppenheim, is where it all phenomenal and the crowd is great.” stones that have been polished and which tribute to the athletes’ efforts, reflecting began to go wrong for the four-times Ferrari last won at Hockenheim in now shine,” organizers said. their glory, and symbolizing friendship.” world champion. 2012 with Spaniard Fernando Alonso. La Liga could block Griezmann The gold, silver and bronze awards each Ryohei Miyata, who chaired the board The German was poised to extend Vettel, who got his first taste of have a rough, almost meringue like sur- that chose Kawanishi’s design, said the his championship lead over Mercedes Formula One at the track watching move, says league president face on the outer ring, encircling a smooth, medals showcased Japanese metal mould- rival Lewis Hamilton, who had started boyhood idol Michael Schumacher shining center. ing techniques. 14th, with an easy win in front of his drive around in his Benetton on a wet Antoine Griezmann’s move to Barcelona could be blocked in a “The medals collect and reflect myriad The medals will come on ribbons that home fans from pole position when a Friday of practice, has never won there. row over the fee, La Liga president Javier Tebas says. patterns of light, symbolizing the energy of use traditional Japanese chequered pat- sudden shower washed away his hopes. His sole German Grand Prix triumph Atletico Madrid complained after Barca announced they the athletes and those who support them,” terns and graphics that symbolizes kimono Vettel crashed out as Hamilton in 2013 came at the Nurburgring. had signed the France forward, having activated his 120m euro the organizers said. layering techniques. came through to win and seize a lead Hamilton, meanwhile, has won the (£107m) release clause on 12 July. The medals were unveiled at a ceremony Miyata said there is “a beautiful balance he would never give up. German race four times with three The clause dropped from 200m to 120m euros on 1 July, but marking the year-to-go countdown until between the design of the medals and their It was the most high-profile of sev- of those wins scored at Hockenheim. Atleti claim the deal was done before then and that they are due the Tokyo 2020 Games, with International ribbons. It makes me want to strive for a eral mistakes that undid the German’s On a high after chalking up a re- the larger amount. Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach medal myself.” championship bid last year and surely cord sixth win two weeks ago in his “It is possible to block a player’s transfer,” Tebas told Onda Cero. praising the city’s readiness. The medals, which will weigh in at be- the most painful. home race at Silverstone, the Mercedes “La Liga will have to decide what course of action to take.” “I can truly say I have never seen an Olym- tween 556 and 450 grams (20 ounces and The errors have continued this sea- driver is favourite to race to a fifth Griezmann has already played a friendly for his new club, a pic city as prepared as Tokyo, with one year 16 ounces) each, are being manufactured son, most recently in Britain where he German win. 2-1 friendly defeat by Chelsea in Japan. to go before the Olympic Games,” Bach said. from metal extracted from mobile phones ran into the back of Max Verstappen’s Victory for the five times champion Tebas said: “[Atletico] submitted a complaint and put in doubt “All the elements that make a truly out- and other small electronics donated by the Red Bull. and current leader, 39 points clear of whether we should pass Griezmann’s licence to Barcelona. standing Olympic Games are in place,” he Japanese public as part of a campaign to Vettel now risks being upstaged by team mate Valtteri Bottas, would go “There’s a process that has been put in motion and those added, predicting “an amazing experience” make Tokyo 2020 eco-friendly. younger team mate Charles Leclerc, down well on a weekend. overseeing it will have to come to resolve the case.” for athletes. (Source: France24) who has already had more podiums, (Source: Mirror) Atletico reported Barcelona to Fifa over an alleged illegal approach for Griezmann in December 2017. The player rejected an offer from Barcelona last summer. But FINA need to crack down on “drug cheat” Sun - Fraser Atletico claim Barca talked to him again in March and accused Chinese swimmer Sun Yang is a “drug cheat” who should not in which he was alleged to have smashed a container holding the Spanish champions of disrespect. be competing at the world championships and governing one of his blood samples with a hammer. (Source: BBC) body FINA need to “get off their backsides” to protect clean He was cleared by a FINA Doping Panel in January over athletes, Australian swimming great Dawn Fraser has said. the test but the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has Triple Olympic champion Sun was cleared to swim at filed an appeal to CAS. Gwangju despite the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Olympic champion Horton, runnerup in the 400 at Barcelona eye €150m in set to hear a doping case against him in September. Gwangju, labelled Sun a “drug cheat” at the 2016 Rio Games, player sales He has already claimed two freestyle titles at the worlds triggering a fierce response in China. but his presence has angered rivals, with Australia’s Mack His podium protest on Sunday was pilloried by Chinese Horton refusing to share a podium with him at the 400 state media and prompted a warning from FINA. Barcelona still hope to bring in another €150 million in player metres medals ceremony and Briton Duncan Scott declining Fraser defended Horton for making his stand. sales this summer as they continue to seek exits for Philippe to shake his hand after the 200. “Mack didn’t say anything. He hasn’t made any com- Coutinho, Malcom and Rafinha Alcantara, sources at the club Fraser, who won the 100m freestyle at three different ment, he just didn’t get on the podium to be with a drug have told ESPN FC. Olympics from 1956-64, told reporters in Sydney that FINA sport and let’s protest against it. FINA got to get off their cheat, and I support that,” she said, calling for WADA Bids would also be considered for Ivan Rakitic, Samuel Umtiti should never have allowed Sun to compete at Gwangju. backsides and do something about it.” and FINA to “do their job”. and Arturo Vidal, but Barca are not actively looking to move any “I personally don’t think he should be swimming,” she Sun served a three-month ban for a doping offence in “At the moment, both of those (bodies) are fighting one of those players on at the moment. said on Wednesday. “He’s got a Court of Arbitration in Sep- 2014 that was kept under wraps by FINA and the Chinese another and WADA said he shouldn’t be swimming. The Spanish champions set a target of making more than tember and I feel that FINA should have stepped him down Swimming Association and emerged only well after it “They should have the right to stop anyone taking drugs €250m in sales in April, as revealed by ESPN FC, to help balance until that court case is over. had expired. from swimming or competing in any sort of sport. the club’s accounts and fund moves for the likes of Frenkie de “If he’s proven not guilty, well that’s fine, he can go back Sun blamed the failed drug test that led to that ban on “We’ve been fighting for a clean sport for quite a number Jong and Antoine Griezmann. So far, they have received over to swimming. medication he said he was taking for a heart condition and of years, its still hasn’t taken place. There’s still drug cheats €80m for Jasper Cillessen, Andre Gomes, Denis Suarez, Marc “I mean we go back to East Germany when all those did not know was prohibited. out there and we want them banished.” Cucurella, Marc Cardona and Sergi Palencia. German swimmers were caught with drugs. We want a clean His latest doping brush involves an aborted test last year (Source: Reuters) There has not yet been a single concrete offer for Coutinho, Malcom or Rafinha but Barca remain optimistic that bids will arrive. Coutinho moved to Camp Nou for a fee which could rise to €160m but Barca are prepared to sell him for around €105m. Murray to partner bro Jamie in Washington Several teams have shown an interest through intermediaries Andy Murray will partner his brother Jamie round defeat to Roberto Bautista Agut. Despite in the single’s draw -- but the Scot had mixed surprise due to his clash with tournament director but there have still been no bids. Murray at the Citi Open in Washington next suggesting his appearance in Melbourne could success this month at the All England Club. Keely O’Brien last year. The Scot broke down in One option Barcelona are contemplating is including him in a week, in the former’s first hard court ap- have been his last professional match, Murray The former world No. 1 suffered a first-round tears after earning an emotional victory against deal to bring Neymar back to the club from Paris Saint-Germain. pearance since returning from hip surgery. returned from a successful operation at the Queen’s defeat with Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the men’s Marius Copil at 3 a.m. in Washington, and then Failing that, they hope a Premier League club will come in for Murray missed five months of the ATP Tour this Club Championships ahead of Wimbledon. doubles, but enjoyed an entertaining mixed doubles elected not to play his quarterfinal later that same him, although the transfer window in England closes on Aug. 8. season after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery There, Murray was crowned doubles cham- run to the last 16 with Serena Williams. day, to the frustration of O’Brien. (Source: Soccernet) in January following his Australian Open first- pion alongside Feliciano Lopez-- who also won Murray’s return to the Citi Open comes as a (Source: ESPN) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 25, 2019 SPORTS 15

Iran basketball to hold Iranian mountaineer training camp in Portugal Bahmanyar climbs K2 SPORTS TEHRAN — Iranian mountaineer Hossein SPORTS TEHRAN — Iran national basketball deskBahmanyar has successfully climbed K2, the deskteam will hold a training camp in Portu- world’s second-highest peak. gal as part of preparation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China. Team Melli will leave Tehran on Thursday to hold the preparatory camp in the European country. Iran will meet Portugal and Slovakia on July 26 and 28 respectively. Iran national basketball team will then travel to Russia to take part in a four-team tournament with participation of Russia, Greece and Hungary, scheduled for Aug. 8 to 11. Mehran Shahintab’s team will also partake at a tourna- ment in China, where they will face Nigeria, Montenegro and Poland from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25. Iran have been drawn with world’s second-ranked Spain, Puerto Rico and Tunisia in Group C of the FIBA World Cup. The competition will be held in China from 31 Aug. to 15 Sept. K2 is the only one of the so-called eight-thousanders - the The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup will be the 18th 14 mountains taller than 8,000 metres - that has not yet been tournament of the FIBA Basketball World Cup for men›s summited in winter national basketball teams. K2, also known as the “Savage Mountain”, looms 8,611 Rescheduled from 2018 to 2019, this edition will be the meters (28,251 feet) over the Karakoram range on the Chi- first FIBA Basketball World Cup since 1967 that will not na-Pakistan border. occur in the same year as the FIFA World Cup, but a year It was first summited in 1954. Since then, just 306 people following the latter. have made it to the top, while 80 have died trying, according to Also, the group stage will expand from 24 to 32 teams. the 8000ers website. The top eight teams, including Japan as the hosts of the 2020 Summer Olympics (and the top two teams from each of the Americas and Europe; and the top team from each of Africa, Asia and Oceania) in this competition Iran’s Beiranvand dreams of will qualify for the men›s basketball event in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. playing against CR7 in Both the Czech Republic and Montenegro will make Turin Derby their first appearances in the FIBA World Cup as debutants.

Iran and Persepolis goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand dreams of playing against Cristiano Ronaldo in Turin derby. Tokyo 2020: Japan Emperor becomes Honorary Patron Beiranvand has been linked with a move to Serie A football club Torino. Paralympic Games, following a formal request by Tokyo East Japan Earthquake and to share their progress with “I dream of playing against CR7 in Turin derby,” the Iranian 2020 submitted through the national government. the world. goalkeeper Beiranvand told Tuttosport. His Majesty will assume the role from 24 July 2019, “In 2020, Tokyo will become the first city to host the Beiranvand saved a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo in the exactly one year before the commencement of the Olympic Summer Paralympic Games twice, following its hosting of match against Portugal in the 2018 World Cup and thrusted his Games, and relinquish it on 6 September 2020, the closing the Tokyo 1964 Paralympic Games; this is a significant step name into the international spotlight. day of the Paralympic Games. in the promotion of the Paralympic Movement in Japan He also helped Persepolis wins three successive Iran league title. Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori commented, “We and across the world. (Source: Tuttosport) are deeply grateful to His Majesty the Emperor for assuming “His Majesty’s gracious assumption of this title is not the role of Honorary Patron of the Olympic and Paralympic only a great honor and source of inspiration, it will be a Games, an event that will bring together the world’s top hugely positive force in terms of promoting the values of athletes and showcase their technique and power. the Games, including peace, friendship, the support for Italian Manuel Pucciarelli “The Games will also provide a great opportunity to reconstruction of disaster-hit areas, and the Paralympic The Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and deepen the friendship and solidarity between people all Movement’s message of diversity. linked with Esteghlal Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) has announced that over the world and for us reflect on the preciousness of peace. “We will continue our work to prepare for a successful “Tokyo 2020 also aims to continue supporting the Games and look forward to everyone’s support.” Emperor Naruhito of Japan has graciously accepted the PLDC — Italian forward Manuel Pucciarelli has been linked reconstruction and revival of areas affected by the Great (Source: Paralympic.org) role of Honorary Patron of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and with a move to Iranian football club Esteghlal. Esteghlal are going to find a replacement for Ayanda Patosi who joined Emirati side Bani Yas last week. The Blues had shown interest in signing Brazilian attacking Komeil Ghasemi to win 2012 Olympic gold medal? midfielder Fernando Canesin Matos who plays in Belgian club Wrestler and Russian politician Artur in the meantime remained undetected in medals and one silver between 2000 and Oostende. Taymazov has been stripped of a second other occasions.” 2012, all for Uzbekistan, before pursuing But it seems Esteghlal has changed mind and is going to sign Olympic gold medal for doping. Even if Taymazov’s argument were true, a political career in his native Russia. He Pucciarelli who currently plays in Chievo. The International Olympic Committee the commission ruled, it would still be fair has been a member of the Russian lower Pucciarelli can lead Esteghlal to glory. said on Tuesday that Taymazov, who al- to disqualify him from the 2012 event. It house of parliament since 2016 and is a Italian teams Sassuolo and Ascoli are reportedly eying the ready lost his 2008 gold medal for doping, also noted Taymazov couldn’t explain why deputy chair of its sports, fitness, tourism 28-year-old striker. has now been stripped of the 2012 gold in turinabol was in his system in the first place. and youth committee. Esteghlal have signed Malian forward Cheick Tidiane Dia- the 120-kilogram category. The IOC said The silver medalist, Davit Modzmanash- Taymazov isn’t the first Russian poli- baté so far. he tested positive for the banned steroid vili, was already disqualified back in January. tician to fall foul of doping rules. In 2017, turinabol when his sample from the 2012 That leaves the event with only its two bronze senator and former track and field athlete games was retested using more modern mained in his body from his earlier positive medalists — Iranian Komeil Ghasemi and Tatyana Lebedeva was stripped of two sil- lab technology. test in 2008. However, the IOC’s discipli- Russian Bilyal Makhov — until the IOC de- ver medals for doping. She denies using Iran U21 volleyball strongest Documents from the IOC hearing show nary commission said a second positive test cides whether it will reallocate the medals. performance-enhancing drugs. “rather indicates that the Athlete may have in world, Italian player says Taymazov tried to claim turinabol had re- Taymazov won a total of three gold (Source: AP) Italy player Daniele Lavia says Iran are the strongest team in the world in the U-21 category. Hungarian teen smashes Phelps record, Peaty does double Italy defeated Iran 3-1 (25-23, 25-22, 20-25, 31-29) on Tuesday in Pool F of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s U-21 World Championship. GWANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) - Hungarian teenager All three athletes were sent warning letters by governing “Iran are the strongest team in the world in this category. They Kristof Milak shattered Michael Phelps’ 10-year-old world body FINA over their conduct. won the previous title (U19). It was difficult to play against them, record in the 200 meters butterfly on Wednesday while DOUBLE DELIGHT but we played well. We never gave up,” Lavia said. Adam Peaty sewed up a third straight breaststroke double There was double freestyle delight for Italy with Fed- “We have played a good match with everyone’s contribution. with victory in the 50 meters at the world championships. erica Pellegrini winning the women’s 200 world title This is not about individual achievement but a beautiful victory Budapest-born Milak won gold in a time of 1:50.73, lop- for a fourth time and Gregorio Paltrinieri taking gold as a team,” he added. ping 0.78 seconds off Phelps’ 1:51.51 set in Rome in 2009. in the men’s 800. Italy coach Monica Cresta also praised Iran. “It’s a tremendous honor to set such a great record,” he Paltrinieri said he took no additional pleasure in beating “It was extremely difficult to play against Iran. From the start, said. “Until 14 I was a backstroker and later I focused on Sun, who also served a doping suspension in 2014. we knew that it was going to be tough. In the first two sets, we the butterfly. But earlier I only did 100 meters because I “I don’t want to think about anything while I’m racing played well even under pressure. In the third and fourth sets, wasn’t strong enough.” like doping or something, I just don’t care. I just want to they played absolutely better than us,” Cresta said. There can be no question about his strength now. beat them all,” said the Italian. (Source: FIVB) At 19, Milak is the youngest winner of the 200 butterfly World record holder Pellegrini, who won her first 200 since Phelps triumphed as an 18-year-old in 2003, the sec- title a decade ago, hunted down Australian teen Ariarne ond of the American great’s five world titles in the event. in the 800 freestyle fizzled out as he trailed home in sixth. Titmus over the closing 50 to claim gold in 1:54.22. Peaty shattered a record of his own on Sunday, becoming Sun is swimming under a cloud in Gwangju with a doping “I’m too old for this,” joked a breathless Pellegrini, who Stage set for AFC Futsal the first swimmer to go under 57 seconds in the 100 breast- case against him set to be heard at the Court of Arbitration celebrates her 31st birthday next month. stroke semi-finals and while he could not repeat the feat in for Sport in September. Titmus, who stunned Katie Ledecky to win gold in the Championship 2020 Qualifiers the 50 he was still streets ahead of his rivals. His presence has upset fans and fellow athletes alike, 400 on Sunday, is the new kid on the block at the worlds The Briton posted 26.06, the third fastest 50 of all time with two swimmers, Australian Mack Horton and Briton but the ‘Terminator’ has a big future. and 0.6 seconds ahead of his nearest challenger, Brazilian “Based on training times I probably thought I had a Asia’s stars will learn their opponents for the AFC Futsal Cham- Duncan Scott, showing their displeasure in the most public pionship 2020 Qualifiers in the official draw ceremony at the Felipe Lima. way possible. better time in me, but what can you do? It’s what you do on “Got the triple double which is a massive thing for me,” the day and Pellegrini was really good tonight,” she said. AFC House on Thursday. Horton refused to share the podium after picking up The cream of the crop will be vying for 16 slots to the Conti- said Peaty. “It’s what I came here to do. The 56 happened silver behind Sun in the 400 while 200 bronze medalist Australia ended the night on a high note though with their so it’s just everything complete really.” mixed 4x100 medley relay team pipping the United States nental showpiece in Turkmenistan next year. Scott refused to shake his hand at the medals ceremony, a A total of 31 Member Associations (MAs) will battle it out in Chinese swimmer Sun Yang has been a lightning rod move that triggered a furious response from the Chinese to gold by 0.02 seconds, Cate Campbell powering home for controversy at the championships but his bid for glory in a scintillating anchor leg to overhaul Simone Manuel. the Qualifiers divided into four zones - East, ASEAN, Central swimmer. and the combined South and West. For the ASEAN Zone, the AFF Futsal Championship 2019 will serve as the qualifying competition for the AFC Futsal Champi- More than 100 people protest in Tokyo against 2020 Olympics onship Turkmenistan 2020. Thailand were drawn alongside Myanmar, Timor-Leste and TOKYO (Reuters) — As Tokyo celebrated utes to poverty and harms the environment. here today to this international meeting spent on the Games would be better used Cambodia in Group A while Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and one year to go until the 2020 Olympics on “I want to strongly appeal that the Olym- against the Olympics Games,” said Danielle elsewhere. Australia are in Group B. Wednesday, at least 100 people gathered in pics should be banned not only in Tokyo Simonnet, a Parisian politician in Tokyo The latest budget figures for Tokyo 2020, The tournament will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam the Japanese capital to protest the hosting but everywhere, and it is unnecessary for for the protest. released in December 2018, put the total cost on October 21-27. of the Games. the global citizens,” said protestor Toshio “We want to show our solidarity with of the Games at $12.6 billion, well above The eight group winners, six best runners-up among all groups Participants in the demonstration in- Miyazaki. the Japanese who are against 2020 and their original estimate at under $7 billion. and the winners of the third-place playoff in the WEST zone shall cluded a small number from Paris and Los Organisers said there were between 150- the our friends from Los Angeles who are The Japanese government has been crit- qualify for the Finals alongside the hosts. Angeles, Olympic hosts in 2024 and 2028 200 people at the protest but the numbers against 2028.” icized for allowing the cost of the Olympics The dates for the Qualifiers will be announced in due course. respectively. looked closer to 100. On Tuesday, protest leaders told a news to rise while people in the area devastated Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Japan to lift the title for a Protestors argue that the Olympics should “It is important for us, who are op- conference that the Olympics harmed vul- by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami are 12th time in the 2018 edition. be banned across the world because it contrib- posed to the Olympics in 2024, to come nerable groups and argued that the money still struggling. (Source: the-afc) Prayer Times Noon:13:11 Evening: 20:35 Dawn: 4:28 (tomorrow) Sunrise: 6:07 (tomorrow) JULY 25, 2019 ART&CULTURE I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y www.tehrantimes.com Managing Director: Ali Asgari Editor-in-Chief: Mohammad Ghaderi Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Editorial Dept.: Fax: (+98 21) 88808214 — 88808895 [email protected] Switchboard Operator: Tel: (+98 21) 43051000 honors Iranian filmmaker Kamal Tabrizi Advertisements Dept.: Telefax: (+98 21) 43051450 Public Relations Office: Tel: (+98 21) 88805807 ARTTEHRAN — Kamal Subscription & Distribution Dept.: Tel: (+98 21) 43051603 deskTabrizi, the director of the www.eshterak.ir Distributor: Padideh Novin Co. 2003 Iran-Japan joint production “Carpet of Tel: 88911433 the Wind”, has been honored with the Foreign Webmaster: [email protected] Minister’s Commendation, the Embassy of Japan Printed at: Jame Jam Bartar Borna - 44197737 announced in a press release published on July 23. 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This year, the Commendations were awarded to 206 Avoid boasting and refrain from pride individuals and 63 groups. and unruliness, and always remember Those who attended the ceremony your grave. were presented with an award certificate Imam Ali (AS) and a commemorative gift (furoshiki). For those residing abroad, the certificate and commemorative gift will be awarded through respective Embassies/Consulate-Generals Kamal Tabrizi in an undated photo. of Japan at a later date. “When Never Comes” comes Kamal Tabrizi is one of the most become enticing topics for heated discussions The filmmaker has also been working as and directing short films in 1979. He later hardworking filmmakers of the country. His at many movie gatherings. the project advisor in “Hotel New Moon”, directed several films and TV Series. to Iranian bookstores many thoughts and ideas have invariably His “Carpet of the Wind” depicts the story a co-production between Iran and Japan “The Passage” (1988), “On the Alter of been influential in the Iranian cinema. His of Makato, a Japanese carpet merchant, who by Japanese filmmaker Takefumi Tsutsui. Love” (1990), “End of Childhood” (1993), ARTTEHRAN — American writer Barbara Davis’ distinct viewpoints on substantial issues such travels to Iran to arrange for the weaving of Kamal Tabrizi was born in 1959 in Tehran, “Leili Is with Me” (1995), “Maternal Love” desknovel “When Never Comes” has recently been as the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, which is a special carpet. graduated in cinema from the College of (1998), “Sheida” (1999), “Sly” 2018 and published in Persian by Elmi Publications in Tehran. called the Sacred Defense in Iran, in films Nearly all of the film takes place in Isfahan, Cinema and Theater. He began his artistic “We Are All Together” 2018 are among his Translated by Maedeh like “Leili Is with Me” and “Sheida” have which itself is a museum-like city. activities with photography, screenwriting noteworthy credits. Besharat, the 2018 book is about Christy-Lynn, who was a teenage runaway and child of an addict. Iran’s “Son of the Sea” wins award at Cartoon exhibit to put spotlight on seizure She finally finds peace in her marriage to bestselling crime South Korea’s SICAF of Iran-operated supertanker Grace 1 novelist Stephen Ludlow, until one night when his car skids into Echo Bay. Stephen is not the only body pulled from the icy waters that night. He was with a blonde woman, whom Christy-Lynn finds out was his mistress and they had a daughter together named Iris. Front cover of the Persian ver- Now Christy-Lynn needs to sion of “When Never Comes” by decide either to abandon Iris or American writer Barbara Davis. to take care of her, although she is a reminder of her unfaithful husband. “When Never Comes” has become one of Amazon Charts’ most-read and most-sold books and has received mostly positive reviews.

Spanish art scholar A scene from “Son of the Sea” Iranian director Abbas Jalali-Yekta. A poster for “Pirates of the Queen”. ARTTEHRAN — Iranian and “I Have Two Loves” by Mohammad ARTTEHRAN — An and its troubled relationship with Iran, Pol Capdevila to give deskdirector Abbas Jalali- Mohammadian were also among the films. deskexhibition of cartoons, opened in Tehran’s Art Bureau. lecture at IAF Yekta’s “Son of the Sea” has won the In the feature film section of the festival, highlighting the seizure of Iran-operated Tension between Iran and Britain escalated Asia Award of the Seoul International “The Tower” by Norwegian director supertanker Grace 1, will open at the Osveh after Britain seized an Iranian oil supertanker Cartoon and Animation Festival Mats Grorud won the grand prize, while Art and Cultural Center on Saturday. named Grace 1 in Gibraltar on July 4th. ARTTEHRAN — Spanish art scholar Pol Capdevila (SICAF), the organizers announced “Underdog” co-directed by Oh Seong-yun Entitled “Pirates of the Queen”, the Britain and Gibraltar claimed that the deskCastells is scheduled to give a lecture on on Monday. and Lee Chun-baek from Korea received exhibit will showcase 40 works by 14 Iranian supertanker was carrying oil to Syria, but contemporary art and aesthetics during a session at the Iranian The animated movie is about a man the jury special award. cartoonists, director of the exhibit Masud the Iranian government announced that the Artists Forum (IAF) on Friday. living in a house with his wife and “Traces” co-directed by Hugo Frassetto Shojaei-Tabatabai announced in a press tanker was heading to another destination. A number of Iranian scholars and art students will attend the the illusion of their son on the wall. and Sophie Tavert Macian from France release published on Wednesday. After the illegal seizure of oil tanker session entitled “Poetics of History in Contemporary Art, Why This hallucination gradually creates received grand prize, and the jury special “Cartoon is a worldwide media and the Grace 1, Iranian officials decided to resolve Do Artist Change the Past?” complications in their lives. award was presented to “Reneepoptosis” organizers believed it was necessary to the issue through diplomacy. They held a Capdevila is Professor of Theory of Art and Aesthetics at UPF Seven other Iranian movies including by Renee Zhan from the U.S. in the short narrate all the events surrounding this meeting with Gibraltar officials but some University in Barcelona. “Eaten” by Mohsen Rezapur, “Black or film section. incident through cartoons,” he added. other entities interfered in the matter and White” by Mohammad-Ali Soleimanzadeh Earlier in June “Son of the Sea” won The Revayat Cultural Foundation is Gibraltar announced that the oil tanker and “The Rabbit Hunter” by Mohammad- the City of Annecy Award at the 2019 the organizer of the exhibit which will be would not be released. Amin Kamali were on screen at the festival, Annecy International Animated Film running until August 16 at the center located After this, the Leader of the Islamic “Wonderful Life” stage which was held in the Korean capital from Festival and Market in France. at No.453, South Bahar St., Enqelab St. Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei adaptation gets a little help July 17 to 21. The film will also go on screen at the Also in June, an exhibition of cartoons announced that the British government’s “Mr. Deer” by Mojtaba Musavi, “Black Melbourne International Film Festival, entitled “Keep Calm, I Am the Queen”, illegal seizure of the Iranian supertanker from Paul McCartney Monster” by Reyhaneh Kavosh and Ali which will be held in the Australian city highlighting the crimes of the United was an act of “piracy” and would not go Raeis, “The Incomplete” by Erfan Parsapur from August 1 to 18. Kingdom against Iran throughout history “unanswered.” LONDON (Reuters) — Paul McCartney is adding another string to his bow - writing his first musical. The former Beatle, an 18-time Grammy award winner, Veteran ceramist couple to display works in Tehran is in the final stages of completing songs for a stage ARTTEHRAN — Iranian ceramist couple organized by the Iranian Association of Pottery Makers published on Wednesday. adaptation of the beloved 1946 movie “It’s a Wonderful deskMohammad-Mehdi and Monireh Qanbeigi for the veterans. He said that the association plans to display works by Life,” with the aim of launching it in late 2020, the will display a selection of their earthenware in the Iranian A selection of earthenware crafted by veteran Mohammad- the veteran every year. musician’s representatives said on Wednesday. Artists Forum opening on August 9. Mehdi Anushfar was displayed in the forum last year, Farza The exhibit will be running for 10 days at the forum McCartney is writing the music and working on the The couple will display their works in the exhibition Faraji director of the association said in a press release located on Musavi St., off Taleqani Ave. lyrics with Britain’s Lee Hall, the screenwriter of “Billy Elliot” and the Elton John biopic “Rocketman.” British theater and film producer Bill Kenwright, who secured “Avatar” and “Avengers” trade compliments Swift, Grande lead VMA nominations but the rights, will produce the show. “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Frank Capra and as”’Endgame” becomes box-office champ K-pop fans unhappy starring Jimmy Stewart as a man down on his luck who is LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Director superheroes, is the culmination of a story LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Taylor “bts outsold,,,, EVERY SINGLE,,, saved by a guardian angel, has become one of Hollywood’s James Cameron on Monday handed over told in 22 Marvel films that have drawn Swift and Ariana Grande dominated artist in the artist of the year category best loved Christmas movies. the baton for the biggest box-office movie crowds to cinemas for a decade. nominations on Tuesday for the MTV but the vmas didn’t wanna see that so “Writing a musical is not something that had ever of all time to the makers of “Avengers: Directors Anthony and Joe Russo on Mon- Video Music Awards (VMA) with 10 they made a whole new category just to really appealed to me but Bill and I met up with Lee Hall Endgame” after it ended the 10-year re- day returned the compliment to Cameron. apiece, but some K-pop fans cried foul not acknowledge the power and influence and had a chat and I found myself thinking this could cord of “Avatar.” “You’re a monumental reason why we when best-selling Korean bands were bts has had over the whole industry,” be interesting and fun,” McCartney said in a statement. The Marvel Studios superhero movie fell in love with film in the first place. Thank placed in a separate category. tweeted a BTS fan called Chioma. “‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ is a universal story we can all “Avengers: Endgame” at the weekend you for always inspiring us and opening Grande’s breakup anthem “thank u, “I am getting so sick of the westerners relate to,” he added. overtook the $2.789 billion record set the world’s eyes to what’s possible. We next” and Swift’s “You Need to Calm Down,” not giving BTS the due respect. They McCartney, 77, who wrapped up the U.S. leg of his latest by Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi film “Avatar” can’t wait to see where you take us next,” in which she criticizes social media trolls, ignore stats, facts, achievements, charts tour last weekend, has already written about seven songs to bring its global total to $2.790 billion, the brothers said to Cameron on Twitter. will contend for the top prizes of song of and the people as well,” a user called for the musical. according to box-office data. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige told the year, best pop and video of the year. Shivani Shintre posted on Twitter. “The songs take you somewhere you don’t expect to go. “I see you, Marvel,” Cameron tweet- fans at Comic-Con in San Diego on Saturday Grande also got a nod for artist of the MTV did not return a call for comment. They sound simple - but its deceptive,” Kenwright said. ed, using a greeting in the Na’vi language that “Endgame” probably would eventually lose year along with rapper Cardi B, 17-year-old Fans vote on the winners of the VMA featured in “Avatar” over a graphic of Iron its box-office king title to Cameron’s next film. newcomer Billie Eilish, Halsey, the Jonas awards, which will be announced at a show McCartney’s partnership with fellow Beatle John Lennon Man surrounded by Pandoran woodsprites. Cameron is scheduled to release four Brothers and Shawn Mendes. in Newark, New Jersey, on Aug. 26, but in Liverpool in the 1960s produced many of the best-known “Congratulations to Avengers: Endgame “Avatar” sequels starting in December Korean boy band BTS, which has led a they do not vote on the nominations. and most enduring songs in pop music. on becoming the new box-office king,” the 2021. Disney this year acquired the “Av- K-pop music wave in the United States and “Boy With Luv,” a collaboration between Since the Beatles broke up in 1970, McCartney has director added. atar” franchise with its purchase of film scored three No.1 albums on the Billboard chart BTS and American singer Halsey, received released more than 25 studio albums, including five of “Endgame,” released in theaters world- and TV assets from Rupert Murdoch’s in the past year, got just four nods, including nods for best collaboration, art direction original classical music. wide in April and featuring more than 20 21st Century Fox. three in the newly created K-pop category. and choreography.