TWITTER CELEBS @newsofbahrain BUSINESS 10 Cadillac will introduce EV in fight against Tesla INSTAGRAM Al Pacino Set to Join /nobmedia 12 ‘The Hunt’ at Amazon LINKEDIN SATURDAY newsofbahrain JANUARY 2019 Actor Al Pacino is close to 200 FILS WHATSAPP closing a deal to star in the 38444680 ISSUE NO. 7989 upcoming drama series “The Hunt”. If the deal is sealed, FACEBOOK /nobmedia it would mark Pacino’s first regular tel- evision role in his MAIL [email protected] long and sto- ried career. Am- azon declined to comment, WEBSITE newsofbahrain.com reports variety.com P13 Kate Hudson is not done having kids 13 SHOW WORLD 6 China’s rover prepares for rough ride on moon America starts Syria withdrawal Washington, DC he US military said Fri- Tday that it has begun Partners withdrawing troops from Syria, initiating a drawdown that has blindsided allies and sparked a scramble for control of the areas that American troops will leave. US forces have “begun the process of our deliber- ate withdrawal from Syr- ia,” read a statement from in peace the US-led coalition. “Out of concern for operational security, we will not discuss specific timelines, locations or troop movements.” De- fence Department officials said that initial withdrawals would be limited to equip- ment, and that no troops process had yet departed. His Majesty receives Pompeo US Secretary of State Pompeo on a visit to the Kingdom US shutdown bites New York he received yesterday in the presence and prosperity. His Majesty expressed of His Royal Highness Prince Salman Pompeo expressed his appreciation • bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, to His Majesty the King for his gracious undreds of thousands the Kingdom’s keenness Deputy Supreme Commander and First Bahrain is keen to build hospitality and congratulated him on the Hof public sector work- to consolidate its relations Deputy Premier, Secretary of State Mike on accomplishments and successful parliamentary and municipal ers have missed their first with the US in order to serve Pompeo who is on a visit to the Kingdom achieve further progress and elections held recently in the Kingdom. payday of the year as the the common aspirations of Bahrain. prosperity in the region. The senior US official stressed that Bah- partial shutdown of the US His Majesty welcomed the visit of the rain is steadily moving forward on the HIS MAJESTY government bites deeper. and interests of the two US Secretary of State to the Kingdom of right path to maintain its stability and the Many workers, such as friendly peoples. Bahrain and stressed the importance of is always hailed and appreciated by the continuity of development and progress. prison guards and airport exchanging such visits to develop co - people of Bahrain. He also praised the strong ties between staff, have been working Manama operation at all levels, especially in the The talks covered developments in the the two friendly countries, which contin- without any guarantee of political, economic and defence areas. region in addition to the most important ue to grow in all fields in the light of joint pay since the shutdown be- is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa His Majesty expressed the Kingdom’s regional and international issues. dedicated efforts. gan on 22 December. Al Khalifa affirmed Bahrain’s keenness to consolidate its relations with HM King Hamad praised the historic HM the King hosted a lunch banquet in Hdeep pride in its close relations the US in order to serve the common as- US global role and its contribution to the honour of the Secretary of State and his and strong partnership with the United pirations and interests of the two friendly consolidation of security, stability and accompanying delegation. States of America, which extends over 120 peoples, noting the active role of the US international peace and its keenness to Pompeo and the US delegation were years of co-ordination and co-operation community and its contribution to the cooperate with Bahrain and friends in welcomed at the airport by the Minister of to achieve shared interests at all levels. Kingdom’s comprehensive progress. the region in order to build on accom- Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed HM the King made the statement as He stressed that the US community plishments and achieve further progress bin Mohammed Al Khalifa. DON’T MISS IT IN A FIRST Private sector boom, one of 03 main action plan Oscars to go ‘host-less’ after Kevin Hart controversy objectives Hart dropped out as awards host after the Academy Owner under Oscar nominations will be released asked him to apologise for his past homophobic remarks • that resurfaced online. remand as on Jan 22, a month ahead of one of the The “Jumanji” star, who was seen to help boost the 04 inquiry into biggest nights in the film industry. Oscars’ viewership by hosting the event, refused to unlicensed apologise, saying “there’s no more conversation about it Dubai ... I’m over that, I’m over the moment,” in an interview bakery steps up with American TV network ABC. According to reports, producers of the awards show Asian jailed for or the first time since 1989, the much-anticipated will delegate the role of emcee to a selected group of 05 murder Oscars will have no host this year, after Kevin celebrity A-listers who will introduce various segments. FHart pulled out of the gig three days after being Cast members of the Marvel superhero movie “Aveng- announced the American actor-comedian would be ers” are among the celebrities the producers are eyeing Kevin Hart starred in blockbuster sequel of the adventure film emcee at the awards night. “Jumanji.” for, according to US-based entertainment website The After weeks of speculation from critics and fans, the Hollywood Reporter. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will go replacement for Hart, insiders told entertainment mag- Oscar nominations will be released on Jan 22, a month ahead with the ceremony on February 24 without a azine Variety. ahead of one of the biggest nights in the film industry. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019 02 His Majesty receives Pompeo His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday received, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who is on a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Majesty welcomed his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain and stressed the importance of exchanging such visits to develop co-operation at all levels, especially in the political, economic and defence areas. Lahaj attack condemned Six people were killed when the Houthis exploded a drone above a military parade Jeddah tack at Al Anad Air Base, which jeopardises a ceasefire for the Houthi communications port of Hodeidah agreed at talks centre controlling drones in Sweden last month. This attack A has been destroyed, the “This attack contravenes the contravenes Arab coalition supporting the spirit of the Hodeidah cease - the spirit of the legitimate government in Yemen fire and the progress made last Hodeidah ceasefire said yesterday. month at the UN-led talks in and the progress The location of the drone Sweden,” the State Department made last month at control centre was formerly oc- said. cupied by a Yemeni communi- “We urge all sides to honour the UN-led talks in cations company but was then the commitments they made in Sweden. taken over by Houthi militia who Sweden to their fellow Yemenis STATE DEPARTMENT turned it into an operations cen- by refraining from violence and tre. provocative acts.” On Thursday, six people were The escalation came after the fire and allow humanitarian aid killed when the Houthis explod- UN envoy to Yemen, Martin Grif- to reach millions. ed a drone above a military pa- fiths this week warned “sub - The council is expected to rade in Lahaj province. stantial progress” was needed vote on the measure next week, The United States on Friday on the ground before full-blown diplomats said. “strongly condemned” the at- negotiations could be launched The mission would provide for the deployment of up to 75 monitors in the rebel-held city of Hodeida and its port along with the ports of Saleef and Ras Issa for an initial period of six months, AFP reported. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to “expeditiously” deploy the full mission, led by retired Dutch General Patrick Cammaert. Meanwhile, a large explosion Soldiers carry out probe at the site of attack. took place at an oil refinery in Aden on Friday evening, Al on ending the civil war. a UN Security Council draft res- international observer mission Arabiya reported. The cause of Britain on Friday presented olution that would expand the monitoring the Hodeidah cease- the blast was unclear. Egypt, GCC views on pan-Arab security stressed Cairo that a political solution is the hopes warring sides, including reach consensus over a peaceful only way forward in regards to the government and opposition, solution, he said. he relationship between the region’s crises in Yemen, Egypt and the Gulf Co- Syria and Libya. Toperation Council (GCC) On Libya, he said Egypt plays countries illustrates the con- a vital role in ending the con- vergent views of their leaders flict through attempts to unify on maintaining Arab national the country’s military institu- security, Egypt’s foreign minis- tion - the only side capable of ter has said. putting an end to terrorism In remarks to local televi - and enabling pre-election sta- sion carried by MENA, Sameh bility in the country. Shukry said Cairo rejects plans In regards to Syria, Shukry to expand into the Arab region described the situation as adopted by Gulf neighbours, “extremely complicated,” ex- Iran in particular.