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main at Balmoral Castle, where the queen died, before returning to London on Friday.

On Elizabeth’s death, Charles automatically becomes king of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other realms

World lost a great symbol of humanity: HM King Hamad

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ueen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the nation’s figurehead and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, died peacefully at her home in Scotland yesterday aged 96.

“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” the new king, her eldest son Charles, said.

“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved mother.

I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world,” the 73-year-old said in a statement.

Buckingham Palace said Charles and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, would re-

including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. His office confirmed we would be known as Charles III. News that the queen’s health was deteriorating emerged shortly after midday on Thurs-

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he world has lost “a great symbol of humanity, wisdom and tolerance” with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, said His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

HM King also ordered flags to be flown at half-mast for three days in Bahrain.

In a message, His Majesty expressed deepest condolences and wished the deceased mercy and HM King Charles III, the Royal Family and the British people solace and fortitude. His Majesty paid homage to the late monarch, hailing her longstanding friendship with Bahrain.

King Hamad recalled her outstanding role in consolidating ties, solid friendship

and deep-rooted relations of friendship binding the United Kingdom and Bahrain.

HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, also send similar condolence messages to King Charles III. His Royal Highness noted the Queen’s defining contribution to fostering close and distinguished relations between Bahrain and the United Kingdom. HRH also commended Her Majesty’s lifetime of selfless service to the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and their people.

day when her doctors said she was under medical supervision, prompting her family to rush to be by her side.

The queen had been suffering from what Buckingham Palace had called “episodic mobility problems” since the end of last year, forcing her to withdraw from nearly all her public engagements.

Her last public duty came only on Tuesday, when she appointed Liz Truss prime minister - the 15th of her reign.

“The death of Her Majesty the Queen is a huge shock to the nation and to the world,” Truss said outside her Downing Street office where the flag, like those at royal palaces and government buildings across London, were lowered to half-mast.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss hailed Queen Elizabeth yesterday as the “very spirit of Great Britain” and the rock on which modern Britain was built after the monarch died peacefully at her home in Scotland.

“Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built. Our country has grown and flourished under her reign. Britain is the great country it is today because of her,” she said.

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Elizabeth has been queen of Britain and more than a dozen other countries since 1952, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and earlier this year marked her 70th year on the throne with four days of national celebrations in June.

Her marriage to Prince Philip lasted 73 years, until his death in April 2021, and they had four children, Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward.

Elizabeth was the 40th monarch in a royal line that followed Norman King William the Conqueror, who claimed the English throne in 1066 after defeating Anglo-Saxon ruler Harold II at the Battle of Hastings.

At her death the queen was head of state of not only the United Kingdom but also of Australia, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Tuvalu, the Solomon Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Antigua and Barbuda.

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His Majesty talks with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister and Finance Minister at Sakhir Palace

HM hails Kuwait ties, role in joint GCC action TDT | Manama

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is Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday hailed Kuwait’s “honourable” stances supporting Bahrain and endeavours to serve joint GCC, Arab and Islamic action.

Speaking with Kuwaiti ministers at Sakhir Palace, HM King said he holds pride in the deep-rooted ties with Kuwait and is keen to bolster them further.

Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Dr Ahmed Nasser Al Mohammed Al Sabah, and Finance Minister, State Minister for Economic

Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Prime Minister, Shaikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, to Bahrain and its people.

Thanking Kuwaiti Amir for his leading role in strengthening ties, HM King requested the ministers to convey his wishes for abundant health to Kuwaiti leaders. The ministers expressed keenness to enhance bilateral relations and cooperaHis Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of HM the King, with Kuwait’s Foreign tion between the two brotherly Minister Dr Ahmed Nasser Al Mohammed Al Sabah and Finance Minister, State Minister for Economic Affairs and countries.

Investment Abdulwahab Mohammed Al Rasheed Separately, His Highness ShaiAffairs and Investment, AbdulThey conveyed to HM King Ahmed Al-Jaber, Deputy Amir kh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al wahab Mohammed Al Rasheed, the greetings of Kuwaiti Amir, and Crown Prince, His High- Khalifa, Special Representative were present at the meeting.

His Highness Shaikh Nawaf Al- ness Shaikh Meshal Al-Ahmed of HM the King, held talks with

Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Dr Ahmed Nasser Al Mohammed Al Sabah and Finance Minister, State Minister for Economic Affairs and Investment Abdulwahab Mohammed Al Rasheed.

H H S h a i k h Mo h a m m e d stressed the importance of continuous consultation and coordination on various issues in a way that contributes to reinforcing the interests of the two countries and their peoples.

The Kuwaiti ministers stressed that their visit to Bahrain confirms the special relations between the two countries and peoples.

HRH Prince Salman’s new portrait goes viral on social media platforms TDT | Manama

T Social Development Minister Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor received India’s Ambassador to Bahrain Piyush Srivastava and stressed the deeprooted friendship binding the two countries and keenness to bolster cooperation opportunities in development and social areas. The ambassador said his country was looking forward to consolidating relations with Bahrain and reinforcing cooperation and the exchange of expertise and development initiatives.

he newly released official picture of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, turned out as a massive hit on social media platforms.

The picture, released along with a congratulatory message to the newly elected British Prime Minister Liss Truss, garnered thousands of likes and ‘thumps up’ in less than an hour of its publication.

“Wonderful picture,” wrote a follower.

Another wrote, “The picture becomes a wallpaper on my phone.”

“The picture is very beautiful, may God preserve His Royal Highness,” yet another comment reads.

“Masha Allah...a great picture,” another user wrote.

“The picture is the pinnacle of magnificence and prestige of wise leadership,” reads another comment.

At the time of writing, the picture had over 6,000 likes and was also being retweeted and republished on several social media handles.

An AlAyam report attributed the credit of the photo to Bahraini photographer Ali Al-Rifai.

Interior Ministry intensifies efforts to ease traffic during school hours TDT | Manama

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he Ministry of Interior yesterday said efforts are intensified with relevant departments to ensure smooth traffic during school hours.

Interior Ministry said it’s coordinating with educational institutions and administrative bodies to strengthen the community partnership strategy in force in all sectors.

The Community Service Police in all four governorates and the General Traffic Department has increased their presence in

the vicinity of schools and kindergartens to ensure safe passage for students and teachers.

The move comes as more than 147,000 students returned to 210 government schools after a hiatus of about three years on Wednesday.

The public had complained that on the reopening day they experienced heavy traffic on internal roads and residential areas close to educational institutions, making nationwide preparations to welcome back students.

Commuters had told Trib-

une that most roads suddenly swelled up with vehicles, experiencing traffic congestion in many places, heralding the return of students rushing for in-person classes.

Reports said many arterial routes leading to the wellknown schools also experienced heavy congestion in the morning and afternoon hours when parents and buses either dropped or picked up students.

Meanwhile, Tribune saw traffic officers working tirelessly in several areas, especially near schools, to ease congestion.

However, all these didn’t dampen the joy of students returning to school for in-person classes after a long hiatus.

Education Minister Dr Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi had said the ministry prepared for the new academic year by providing several supportive services for students, including more than 700 buses transporting more than 41,000 students, as well as buses designated for students with special needs, equipped with wheelchairs and an electric elevator.

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An African national, apparently, on a job hunt, in one of the pedestrian walkways of Manama.

The seekers of hope While riding in heavily air-conditioned vehicles on roads, have you ever wondered about African nationals, in groups or alone, treading through the pedestrian walkways of Manama braving the scorching heat?

The young ones, mostly males, seemingly in the age group between 20 and 30, could be seen holding a handbag carrying their resumes, educational qualifications and work experience certificates. The seekers of hope, who are unperturbed by the extreme weather, are here to find means of living after suffering the conditions of immense poverty and high unemployment fuelled by the pandemic in their countries.

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here is nothing new about the arrival of Africans wearing the robes of jobseekers into the Kingdom.

But their entry in large numbers is an alleged tale of youngsters from the continent falling victim to visa fraudsters. It is learnt that on the pretext of providing jobs in the Kingdom, hundreds have been duped by the fraudsters by handing over three-month multiple entry visit visas after taking amounts ranging between BD1,200 and BD1,500.

Most of the victims are from West African nations that include Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon. “I paid 1.5 million Nigerian Naira (BD1,350) to an agent in Lagos to reach here. He said upon reaching here I would be offered jobs with salaries ranging between BD400 and BD500.

It has been a month now and every day I walk at least 10 to 20 km in the hot sun, searching for jobs,” a 23-year-old Nigerian national, a desperate jobseeker in the Kingdom, told The Daily Tribune.

“I don’t have money to survive here, and nor can I return home without success. I really don’t know what the future holds for me.”

Another Nigerian national, who could not obtain a job in the Kingdom, after following a similar route, said he plans to return home. “We all have been cheated

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I paid 1.5 million Nigerian Naira (BD1,350) to an agent in Lagos to reach here.

He said upon reaching here I would be offered jobs with salaries ranging between BD400 and BD500. It has been a month now and everyday I walk at least 10 to 20 kms in the hot sun, searching for jobs A 23-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN NATIONAL TOLD DAILY TRIBUNE

Among the victims there are a large number of women expatriates as well. They are lured into the trap by offering jobs in the hospitality industry.

I know an expat woman, who was offered a week’s visit visa in the name of employment visa, who was later rescued and sent home SOCIAL WORKER GANGAN TRIKARIPUR

I don’t have money to survive here, neither can I return home without success. I really don’t know what the future holds for me A 23-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN NATIONAL TOLD DAILY TRIBUNE

strict action against the culprits who continue to defraud these innocent youngsters.”

Social workers in the Kingdom said that the majority of victims only realise the fraudulent act after reaching the Kingdom on a visit visa. “However, after falling victim to the scammers, they have no other option other than returning home or continuing their stay in the Kingdom as an illegal resident.”

Not just Africa very badly by the agents. But, Speaking to The Daily Tribwhat could be done? We have to une, social worker Gangan Trimove on in life,” the 24-year-old karipur said visa fraudsters are hair stylist said. preying on not only jobseekers from Africa but also from South Racial discrimination!

Asian countries including India, He also said that he felt a cer- Pakistan and Bangladesh. tain kind of racial discrimination “Owing to poor financial situexisted in the Kingdom’s pri- ations mainly caused by the panvate sector job market. “I visited demic, many unemployed youths many salons across the Kingdom from these countries are trying seeking a job as a hairstylist. to obtain jobs in Gulf countries Almost all of them were run by including Bahrain. They get in expatriates, who would openly touch with many fake recruittell me that there are vacancies ment agents through social mebut they simply don’t want to dia platforms and are employ an African national.”

Shamsuddin VK, an expatriate businessman in the Kingdom, said at least 10 to 15 African nationals visit his enterprise daily seeking jobs. “I feel really sorry for them as I have nothing to offer. I urge the authorities to take

Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth’s total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.4 billion people as of 2021, it accounts for about 18% of the world’s human population.

conned out of money.”

Large number of women “Among the victims, there are a large number of women expatriates as well. They are lured into the trap by offering jobs in the hospitality industry.

I know an expat woman, who was offered a week’s visit visa in the name of an employment visa, who was later rescued and sent home.”

He said the intensity of the fraudulent activity is so high that the scammers are selling visas obtained for BD9 to vulnerable individuals for a minimum amount of BD700.

He urged potential expatriate jobseekers to keep a distance from fake online advertisements offering jobs with extremely high salaries.

The other major visa scam, according to him, originates from within the Kingdom. “Many sponsors and their agents obtain employment visas and copies are sent to expat jobseekers,

who pay huge amounts in return thinking they have been offered employment here. But, these sponsors and their agents would instantly cancel these visas and get the amount refunded from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority.

“The victims only realise their illegal status upon arriving at Bahrain International Airport and they, most often, return home as they have not many options left. There were also many cases of free visa holders being cheated by their sponsors, who cancel visas after taking the entire amount from victims. The victims can’t even file a police complaint as obtaining the free visa by itself is an illegal act.”

The Daily Tribune is awaiting a response from Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs with regard to the steps taken to increase awareness among overseas job seekers.

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Visa frauds exploit the conditions of poverty and high unemployment fuelled by the pandemic in African countries

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Election in November HM King sets dates for Representative Council elections TDT | Manama

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lections to Bahrain’s 40-member Council of Representatives will take place this year in November, said His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The decision is as per Royal order (26) of 2022 issued by the HM King inviting all those with names on the voters’ list to exercise their rights.

The voting will take place on 12th November from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, as per Decree-Law (14) of 2002.

If required, a re-run will be on 19th November from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm.

Bahrain embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions abroad will hold voting on 8th November. A re-run, if required, will be on 15th November.

The election process The Council of Representatives was created by the 2002 Constitution of Bahrain, with forty members elected by universal suffrage.

Members are elected for fouryear terms from single-member constituencies using a tworound system. A second round will be held between the top two candidates if no candidate receives 50% of the vote in the first round. Candidates must be Bahraini citizens and at least 30 years old.

The last election for the Council was on 24th November 2018, with the runoff on 1st December.

October.

“Candidates should submit their nomination in the various electoral districts to the relevant committees,” the Decree said.

The Royal Order, effective immediately, will be published in the Official Gazette.

Municipal elections

Shortly after, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa issued an orNominations on 5th October der setting the date of elections The nomination for the Coun- and nominations for municipal cil of Representatives opens on elections.

5th October and closes on 9th Accordingly, elections to the

Municipal Councils will also take place on the same day - 12th November from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, and the re-run on 19th November from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm. Nominations to municipal councils remain open from 5th to 9th October 2022.

Shaikh Khalid further issued an order declaring the municipal electoral districts, constituencies and boundaries.

Accordingly, Bahrain will have three municipal electoral districts: Muharraq, Northern and Southern Governorates, which will determine the scope of each electoral municipality.

The municipal electoral districts will have electoral constituencies: Eight in Muharraq, 12 in Northern and 10 in Southern governorates. Each electoral constituency will have a sub-committee to conduct the polling and counting processes.

There will be 15 general polling and counting committees at the national level for voters to elect any candidates in their constituency.

The Council of Representatives

Under the constitution, the Council of Representatives can propose constitutional amendments, legislation, accept or refuse decrees of law. The Council of Representatives can express wishes regarding public matters, question cabinet ministers in writing or person, table a vote of no confidence against cabinet ministers, a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister is called a “motion of non-cooperation”.

Fire breaks out in a house in Jidhafs; two suffer injuries TDT | Manama

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Bahrain Defence Force Commander-in-Chief Field Marshall Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa received Interior Minister Lt.-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The meeting reviewed cooperation between the BDF and the Interior Ministry to protect security and stability in the Kingdom under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander.

Truck drivers arrested after ‘quarrel, fist fight’ Staff Reporter TDT | Manama

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inor injuries were reported following an altercation between truck drivers in the Hidd Industrial Area, prompting a sudden action by the Muharraq Police, which detained many truck drivers.

According to sources, the directorate reported receiving information that several truck drivers had gotten into a fight and some of them even pos-

Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda yesterday held talks with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and hailed strong historical relations binding Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

He commended the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and other competent authorities for caring for Bahrain pilgrims, hailing cooperation between Bahrain’s Hajj Mission and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

sessed knives.

The directorate’s police responded instantly and were able to apprehend those responsible for the fight and seized their weapons.

The injured were taken to the hospital by the National Ambulance.

The police said the required legal steps are being taken in order to refer the case to the Public Prosecutor.

Quite similar to this, an incident was reported a few months

ago in which the police arrested a group of men who were involved in a street fight with weapons.

The video of the incident had gone viral on all social media platforms. The video showed a group of men, all Asians, roaming across a street in the Kingdom, holding long sticks. They were also seen, subsequently, picking a fight with another group, also Asians.

Police arrested the accused and launched an investigation.

wo people were injured after a blaze tore through a residential home in the Jidhafs area.

Civil Defence officials said they rushed to the scene soon after receiving an alert.

First responders to the fire said they saw huge plumes of black smoke billowing out of the building as fire tenders worked to tackle the blaze.

Police also cordoned off the area, clearing onlookers and making way for fire tenders.

Upon reaching the scene, firefighters, in full gear, rushed inside and brought out two peo-

Representative picture ple who suffered smoke inhalation injuries.

One of them was given first aid and treated on the spot.

The second person was rushed to the hospital by the National Ambulance crew.

It's, however, not clear how

many people were inside the building at the time of the fire.

Officials also haven't said what sparked the blaze.

The exact reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained.

An investigation is ongoing, the ministry said.

St Christopher’s on world’s top 100 private schools TDT | Manama

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t Christopher's School, Bahrain has, once again - for the second year in a row - been recognised as one of the world's best private schools by Spear's School Index and Carfax Education. The school was awarded the honour last year and has again achieved this prestigious ranking.

“We are immensely proud to have included the Kingdom of Bahrain on this prestigious list of the world's best schools,” said St Christopher’s Principal, Dr Simon Watson. “We are a school that not only prides itself for its academic excellence but also on the Mission and Values that every member of our

community embraces. We are a community of students, staff and families who strive everyday towards ‘An education for a shared humanity’ and it is truly a great honour to be recognised on an international stage.”

"The Spear’s index is the only research-based worldwide index of the very finest private

schools, and is a valuable resource for our audience when making some of their most important decisions: where to educate their children. Inclusion depends on the very highest standards in the classroom, world-class facilities for the pupils and, this year, excellence in response to the challenges of schooling in the midst of a pandemic. Every one of the schools featured responded to the difficulties of Covid with resourcefulness, creativity, compassion and drive, once more demonstrating their commitment to improving the lives of their charges," said Ian Douglas, Head of Research and Insight at Spear's.

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05 Airbus confirms cancellation of remaining Qatar A350 orders

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and the Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa held talks with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Dr Ahmed Nasser Al Mohammed Al Sabah and Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Abdulwahab Al Rasheed. They discussed strong relations between the two countries, reviewed cooperation and stressed the importance of enhancing economic cooperation.

They also underlined the importance of activating the Bahraini-Kuwaiti Joint Committee and supporting its efforts to further develop cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.

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‘Knowledge infrastructure’ Bahrain’s strength, says GKI TDT | Manama

irbus (AIR.PA) yesterday confirmed it had revoked all remaining A350 orders from Qatar Airways, raising the stakes in a safety and contractual dispute with the Gulf carrier.

"Airbus confirms that it has removed 19 Qatar Airways A350s from the backlog," a spokesperson said.

Qatar Airways had no immediate comment.

The rare order cancellation, confirming a decision exclusively reported by Reuters in August, was revealed in monthly order data published on Thursday.

Airbus said it had booked orders for 843 jets between January and August, or a net

Oil edges up from seven-month low Reuters | New York

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ahrain has been ranked 4th globally for “Researchers in higher education” on the latest Global Knowledge Index (GKI), which rates the Kingdom as a strong performer in terms of its knowledge infrastructure.

Bahrain also ranks high on GKI s global Information and Communication Technology rankings, where the Kingdom enjoys superior ratings in 3G/4G network coverage, households ers. with internet access, mobile The ranking further highbroadband internet traffic per lights the vulnerable employsubscription, and Internet us- ment rate, households with Internet access at home (%), internet users (%), mobile broadband internet traffic per subscription, and researchers in higher education (%) as the areas of strength in Bahrain. The index also outlines certain areas of improvement for Bahrain, including academic freedom, renewable energy consumption (%), researchers in business enterprises (%), ecological footprint per capita, enrolment in vocational education, and gender parity.

Overall, Bahrain ranks 55th out of 154 countries and 51st out of 61 countries with very high human development.

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Emirates is at the 11th spot. The GKI ranks UAE as a leading performer in terms of knowledge infrastructure.

Neighbouring Saudi Arabia is at the 40th spot, where its GKI score is 57.6. Kuwait holds 48th rank, Oman 52nd and Qatar 38th rank. Achim Steiner, the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, said that many developing countries are demonstrating notable advances in key knowledge sectors. “That includes Barbados in pre-university education; the Philippines in technical and vocational education and training; Lebanon in higher education; or Bahrain in ICT.”

Sectoral performance

Sector-wise, Bahrain shines bright on the ICT index, ranking UAE, Saudi 30th globally, where the KingFrom the GCC, United Arab dom is behind none in 3G/4G

mobile network coverage.

Closely following are Economy at 43rd rank, Pre-university education at 68th, Technical and vocational education and training as well as Higher education at 76th, Enabling environment at 91, and Research, development and innovation index at 94.

The index, a join initiative by the United Nations Development Programme and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, serves as a vital tool to monitor the knowledge status of countries in areas including education, innovation and information and communications technology (ICT).

The index was widely reviewed at the seventh session of the “Knowledge Summit” held last March at Expo 2020 Dubai headquarters.

A view shows the Qatar Airways’ airbus A350 parked outside Qatar Airways maintenance hangar in Doha, Qatar total of 637 after cancellations including routine order reversals by customers and the aircraft withheld from Qatar

by Airbus.

It delivered 382 jets over the same period, or a net total of 380 after deducting two A350 aircraft built for Aeroflot but impossible to deliver due to sanctions.

rude prices edged up about 1% yesterday after dropping to a seven-month low in the prior session as some technical traders bought the dip and Russia threatened to halt oil and gas exports to some buyers.

That price increase came despite a surprise build in US crude inventories, news that the United States was weighing the need for more crude releases from strategic reserves and concerns China’s COVID-19 lockdown extensions and rising global interest rates would slow economic activity and hit fuel demand.

U.S. crude stockpiles surged by nearly 9 million barrels last week due to a combination of increased imports and ongoing releases from government emergency reserves, the Energy Information Administration said.

The hefty build compares with the 250,000-barrel draw analysts forecast in a Reuters poll and data from American Petroleum Institute (API) industry group showing a 3.6 million barrel increase.

Brent futures rose $1.15, or 1.3%, to settle at $89.15 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.60, or 2.0%, to settle at $83.54.

Israel, Guatemala sign free trade agreement, Economy Ministry says Reuters | Jerusalem

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srael and Guatemala yesterday signed a free trade agreement that will include industry, food and agriculture goods, the Israeli Economy Ministry said.

The ministry said the agreement will come into effect once it receives final ratification in Guatemala and Israel, whose trade reached $40 million in

2021 - an 11% rise from 2020.

Israeli export of goods such as rubber, plastic, chemicals and machinery makes up 77% of that trade, with Guatemalan export, mainly food and produce, making up around a quarter. Israel in June forged a free trade deal with the United Arab Emirates and is working on similar agreements with India and China.

The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with the Labour Fund “Tamkeen”, held yesterday, a “Forum of Updates on Training Initiatives and Programmes”, in the presence of the Minister of Labour, Jameel Humaidan, and the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Fund, Maha Abdul Hamid Mafeez, owners of institutes and private training institutions, in the main meeting hall of the Ministry’s building in Zayed City. The forum discussed enhancing cooperation between the Ministry of Labour and Tamkeen with private training centres and institutes. Humaidan explained that the comprehensive training programme includes specialised theoretical training for the targeted professions, top job skills and on-the-job training in the sectors required in the labour market.

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News in brief u A Pakistani court ruled yesterday that it will indict former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of contempt of court, his lawyer and local broadcasters said, which could lead to his disqualification from politics if convicted. The ruling has stoked more political instability in the South Asian nation of 220 million, which is facing the worst-ever flooding. In such a contempt case, the accused are required to tender an unconditional apology without any justification, clearly stating that they leave themselves at the mercy of the court, legal analysts say, as long as the accused do not want to contest the case. Khan did not give a clear apology.

Pakistan court to indict ex-PM Khan for contempt of court

A noodle seller Vietnam arrests famous noodle famous in Vietnam vendor for ‘anti-state’ acts over a viral video that was widely viewed as mocking a top government official has been arrested, police said, the latest in a crackdown on critics of the country’s communist rulers.

Bui Tuan Lam, 38, who runs a beef noodle stall in the city of Danang, is accused of antistate propaganda in posting online content that distorted guidelines and policies of the ruling party, police said in a statement late on Wednesday. It was not immediately clear which incident Lam was arrested over. u

u A top official of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) yesterday said a party investigation found that 179 of 379 lawmakers had interactions with the Unification Church and 17 received election help. Revelations about ties between the LDP and the church have emerged following the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, sparking anger throughout Japan and taking Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s support ratings to their lowest since he took office last year.

Japan ruling party says 179 of 379 lawmakers had interactions with Unification Church

u The man Attacker and girlfriend ‘planned’ accused of trying to attempted hit on Argentine VP shoot Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner last week planned the attack with his girlfriend, according to preliminary charges filed by a judge, local media reported. The alleged shooter in the attack at point blank range, Fernando Sabag Montiel, and his girlfriend, Brenda Uliarte, both in custody, are accused of trying to assassinate Kirchner “with planning and prior agreement,” Judge Maria Eugenia Capuchetti said in an indictment of the two, according to the Telam news agency.

COVID-19: Countries worst affected Country

Total cases

Total deaths

1

USA

96,870,378

1,074,171

2

India

44,478,636

528,090

612,270,213

3

France

34,663,106

154,437

Deaths

4

Brazil

34,545,816

684,685

5

Germany

32,386,089

148,098

6,510,383

6

S. Korea

23,864,560

27,313

Recovered:

7

UK

23,521,792

188,242

8

Italy

22,004,612

176,098

9

Russia

19,908,189

385,069

10

Japan

19,761,733

41,840

11

Turkey

16,797,750

100,840

+397,884

12

Spain

13,358,722

112,923

New deaths

13

Vietnam

11,431,823

43,126

14

Australia

10,104,121

14,288

new cases

Egypt

515,645

Saudi Arabia

814,192

+104

9,312

UAE

1,018,779

+398

Kuwait

1000

1776

1993

2015

Battle of Svolder, Baltic Sea: King Olaf on board the Long Serpent defeated in one of the greatest naval battles of the Viking Age. He leaps to his death overboard

Congress officially renames the country as the United States of America (from the United Colonies)

Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization exchange letters of mutual recognition

Queen Elizabeth II becomes Great Britain’s longest-reigning monarch at 63 years and seven months, beating the previous record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria

Through the years of Queen Elizabeth II April 21, 1926 - Elizabeth was born at 2.40 a.m. at 17 Bruton Street, London, and christened on May 29 that year in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace.

crashes while being chased through Paris by photographers on motorcycles. The queen and the royal family are criticised for their reserved response.

Dec. 11, 1936 - She became heir apparent, aged 10, when her uncle Edward VIII abdicated and her father became King George VI.

- In November, large crowds greet the queen and Philip as they mark their golden wedding anniversary. In an unusually frank speech, the queen acknowledges that monarchies survive only through June 23-26, 2014 the queen empublic support. barks on what was her last forJune 1-4 - Four days of nation- eign state visit to Germany. wide cel- - On Sept. 9, at about 5.30 p.m. UK time, Elizabeth becomes the nation’s longest-reigning monarch overtaking her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria.

Nov. 20, 1947 - She married navy lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, a Greek Prince, at London’s Westminster Abbey. They had four children: Prince Charles (born 1937: Princess Elizabeth, centre, age 11, appears on the balcony of Buckingham in 1948), Princess Anne,(1950), Palace after the coronation of her father, King George VI, right Prince Andrew (1960) and Prince Edward (1964). crowned at Westminster Abbey 1995 - In March, the queen in the first televised coronation makes the first address by a British monarch February 1952 - Princess Eliz- service. to a South African abeth and her husband Prince Philip, set out on a tour of Africa Nov. 24, 1953 - The Queen’s first parliament since and Asia in place of her ailing Commonwealth tour begins cov- 1947. father, King George VI. News of ering a distance of 43,618 miles.

- I n D e c e m b e r, the king’s death reaches her in Kenya on Feb. 6, meaning she is 1977 - The queen marks her Silver Buckingham Palace the first sovereign in more than Jubilee - 25 years as monarch - confirms the queen 200 years to accede to the throne with a tour of Commonwealth has written to while abroad. countries and lavish celebrations Charles and Diana urging in Britain. them to diJune 2, 1953 - Queen Elizabeth is 1991 - The queen tours the United vorce.

States and becomes the first mon1997 - On August arch to address Congress.

31, Diana and her mil1992 - Her 40th year on the lionaire companion Dodi throne, which she calls her ‘an- al-Fayed are killed nus horribilis’ (horrible year), when their is marked by marital upsets and c a r public dissent.

Princess Elizabeth marries her third cousin Lt Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey

2012 - The diamond jubilee to mark her 60th year on the throne sees four days of celebrations in June along with a nationwide tour. A million people gather for a pageant on River Thames, and millions more attend street parties.

April 21, 2016 - Elizabeth celebrates her 90th birthday, the first British monarch to reach such a milestone.

Aug. 2 , 2017 - Husband Philip bows out of public life after 65 years of supporting his wife.

I 1953: The royal family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after Elizabeth’s coronation at Westminster Abbey April 5 - The queen makes only vestigations”. the fifth special televised broadcast of her reign to rally the nation Feb. 6 - Queen marks her 70th amid the COVID-19 outbreak. year on the throne, using the occasion to give her blessing to April 9, 2021 - Prince Philip, the Charles’s second wife Camilla queen’s husband of 73 years, dies being called Queen Consort when peacefully aged 99 at Windsor he becomes king.

Castle.

Feb. 20 - The queen tests posiOct. 20 - The queen spends a tive for COVID-19 and is said to night in hospital for the first time be suffering from mild cold-like in years for what Buckingham symptoms. She soon returns to Palace termed “preliminary in- official duties.

Nov. 20 - Elizabeth and Philip celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with a private party at Windsor Castle.

Prime Minster of India Narendra Modi is greeted by Queen Elizabeth II during a private audience at Buckingham Palace AFP | New Delhi

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ndia’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday he was “pained” by the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, hailing the monarch of his country’s former colonial ruler as a paragon of “dignity and decency”.

The queen acceded to the throne in 1952 -- the first British monarch in more than a century not to have also reigned as either emperor or empress of India.

Modi said she had provided “inspiring leadership to her nation and people” and offered his condolences to the royal family and British public.

During a meeting with the queen in Britain, she showed Modi a handkerchief given to her by Indian independence hero Mahatma Gandhi at her wedding.

“I will always cherish that gesture,” he wrote on Twitter.

“She personified dignity and decency in public life. Pained by her demise.”

Elizabeth II ’s tenure as

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times.

She provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people. She personified dignity and decency in public life.

Pained by her demise.

My thoughts are with her family and people of UK in this sad hour.

NARENDRA MODI

the United Kingdom’s longest-reigning sovereign began just five years after the independence of a country once referred to as the “jewel in the crown” of the British Empire.

By the end of it, the former colony’s GDP had just overtaken that of Britain, according to IMF figures, and it is set soon to become the world’s most populous nation.

2002: The royal family attend the Queen Mother’s funeral at Westminster Abbey

Leaders reacts to Queen Elizabeth’s death British Prime Minister Liz Truss

“Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built. Our country has grown and flourished under her reign. Britain is the great country it is today because of her”

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau

2016: Queen Elizabeth II is joined by members of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, after the trooping the colour ceremony, to mark her 90th birthday

“It was with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a constant presence in our lives – and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country’s history.”

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “As the United Kingdom’s longest-lived and longest-reigning Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II was widely admired for her grace, dignity, and dedication around the world. She was a reassuring presence throughout decades of sweeping change, including the decolonization of Africa and Asia and the evolution of the Commonwealth”

Britons, including many who have never known their country without her,” they said in a statement. “Her legacy will loom large in the pages of British history, and in the story of our world.”

nations in mourning her death. My heartfelt condolences to the royal family, people & government of the UK.”

Former US President Barack Obama

“Our thoughts are with the royal family and all those who mourn Queen Elizabeth II in the UK and worldwide.

Once called Elizabeth the Steadfast, she never failed to show us the importance of lasting values in a modern world with her service and commitment.

“Michelle and I were lucky enough to come to know Her Majesty, and she meant a great deal to us,” Former U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement. “Time and again, we were struck by her warmth, the way she put people at ease, and how she brought her considerable humor and charm to moments of great pomp and circumstance.”

United Arab Emirates Vice President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum “We join the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, a global icon who represented the finest qualities of her nation and people. Her incredible lifetime of service and duty to the United Kingdom is unparalleled in our modern world.”

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2022: Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear having cream tea at Buckingham Palace, taken from a film that was shown at the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace on 4 June

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French President Emmanuel Macron “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity for over 70 years. I remember her as a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the UA people, we extend sincere condolences to the @RoyalFamily, the entire United Kingdom and the Commonwealth over this irreparable loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”

t is with deep sadness that I have learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was the world’s longest serving Head of State and one of the most respected personalities worldwide. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the British people. @vonderleyen

2002: Elizabeth, accompanied by Prince Philip, waves as she rides in the gold state coach from Buckingham Palace to St Paul’s Cathedral for a service of thanksgiving to celebrate her golden jubilee

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Dozens of people remain missing after a magnitude 6.8 quake hit Sichuan province, killing at least 82 people Reuters | Washington

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ain, flash floods and mudslides threatened the search for dozens of people still missing yesterday, days after a strong earthquake rocked mountainous southwest China, killing at least 82.

The magnitude 6.6 quake hit about 43 kilometres (26 miles) southeast of the city of Kangding in Sichuan province at a depth of 10 kilometres on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey, forcing thousands to be resettled into temporary camps.

State broadcaster CCTV said

Rescuers transfer an earthquake affected villager through a damaged mountain road near Moxi Town of Luding County, southwest China’s Sichuan Province that 46 people died in Ganzi prefecture near the epicentre, while 36 deaths were reported in neighbouring Ya’an city.

More than 270 others were injured while the number of missing remained at 35, CCTV reported without giving more details about the situations of

those unaccounted for.

A yellow alert issued by the national weather service -warning of a “risk of geological disaster” -- was in force until yesterday night, and moderate rain was forecast to continue today with heavy showers in some areas.

Villagers near Pakistan’s largest lake flee homes as 12 more die in floods

“Since the post-earthquake geological conditions are inherently fragile, and the impact of additional rainfall may lead to landslides and mudslides, the local area needs to beware of secondary disasters,” China’s meteorological administration said.

The People’s Liberation Army, paramilitary police, and fire rescue services dispatched more than 10,000 workers to the area, who continued search o p e ra t i o n s a n d l a n d s l i d e clean-up efforts in the remote countryside.

Rescuers braved flash floods and landslides caused by aftershocks to relocate villagers from destroyed homes, often having to haul them through mountainous terrain on ropes and stretchers.

CCTV images showed soldiers in military fatigues and orange life jackets using a zip-line to ferry people across river rapids.

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Suspect in Canada stabbing spree dies soon after arrest AFP | Toronto

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he suspect sought by Canadian authorities in a weekend stabbing spree that killed 10 people in and around an indigenous reserve was arrested on Wednesday, then lapsed into unexplained “medical distress” and died soon after at a hospital, police said.

Official word that the intense four-day manhunt for Myles Sanderson, 30, ended with his death came during a late-night news conference hours after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported he had been taken into custody.

Sanderson’s demise clouded

Firefighters gather at the scene prospects of investigators ever clearly determining a motive for Sunday’s deadly attacks, one of the bloodiest acts of mass violence in the country’s history.

His older brother and accused accomplice, Damien Sanderson, 31, was found slain on Monday in a grassy area of the James Smith Cree Nation reserve in central Saskatchewan.

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illagers near Pakistan’s largest freshwater lake fled their homes yesterday due to rising flood waters,while officials said 12 more deaths took the toll to 1,355.

Hundreds of thousands have been forced from their homes in a disaster blamed on climate change and estimated to have caused losses of about $10 billion, disrupting the lives of nearly 33 million of a population of 220 million.

I n t h e s o u t h e r n p r o vince of Sindh, one of the worst-hit regions, people worked to strengthen an existing dyke as floodwaters threatened the town of Bhan Syedabad.

Children stand as their family takes refuge along a damaged road amid flood Traffic choked the narrow road out of the town as residents fled to nearby villages after evacuating their houses.

“Helicopters are available to rescue the rich, but I had to

hire a boat for 2,000 rupees to rescue my family,” 25-yearold Abdul Fahim, whose home flooded overnight, told Reuters, referring to a sum equivalent to $9.

ive government secondary schools for girls have resumed classes in eastern Afghanistan after hundreds of students demanded they reopen, a provincial official said yesterday.

Officially the Taliban have banned girls’ secondary school education, but the order has been ignored in a few parts of Afghanistan away from the central power bases of Kabul and Kandahar.

Mohammad Wali Ahmadi, principal of Shashgar High School in Gardez, told AFP around 300 girls had returned to school since last week despite there being no change in official policy.

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celebs Hugh Jackman reveals winning pitch to be dad in ‘The Son’ Reuters |Venice

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ustralian actor Hugh Jackman revealed on Thursday that he was so anxious to play the father in a film called “The Son” that he sent an email to the director-writer Florian Zeller asking for the part.

Stars like Jackman, who featured in the “X-Men” series, normally get bombarded with requests to take on new roles, but he said he felt he had to take the initiative when he read the Hugh Jackman

script of Zeller’s “The Son”, which feeling like a fire in my gut. It was a compulsion,” he added. was originally a stage play.

Zeller, a French “I said ‘I don’t The playwright and novknow if you are film shows elist who wowed dancing with andivorced parents, the film world yone else. I am played by Jackman and with his 2020 not the kind of Laura Dern, desperately feature debut person to cut in “The Father”, on a dance, but struggling to deal with if you are not, the mental breakdown of s a i d h e w a s “touched” by I would love to their 17-year-old son, Jackman’s huplay the part’,” played by newcomer mility and organJa c k m a n t o l d Zen McGrath ised an initial Zoom reporters ahead call with him during of the movie’s world the COVID lockdown. premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

“I was not planning to make any “When I read “The Son” it was a decision and after eight minutes I

offered him the part,” he said.

The film shows divorced parents, played by Jackman and Laura Dern, desperately struggling to deal with the mental breakdown of their 17-year-old son, played by newcomer Zen McGrath.

“Every parent can relate to being terrified about what the hell to do,” said Jackman, who has two children.

“Since this movie I have changed my approach. I share my vulnerabilities more with my 17- and 22-year-olds. I see their relief when I do,” he said.

Thinking they are doing the best for their son, the mother and fa-

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Dwayne Johnson praises Brendan Fraser’s ‘The Whale,’ thanks ‘Mummy Returns’ star for first Hollywood role Fox | Los Angeles

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wayne “The Rock” Johnson was once known as the “People’s Champ” in the wrestling ring. In his new world as one of the most highly coveted movie stars, he’s recognized for having a heart of gold.

Jo h n s o n a c k n ow l e d g e d Brendan Fraser’s pivotal role in helping launch Johnson’s Hollywood career while tweeting support for “The Whale” actor after a heartwarming moment caught on video. Fraser received a six-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival following the movie’s premiere Sunday.

Fraser, 53, touched back down in New York at the J o h n F. Ken-

Brendan Fraser nedy International Airport Tuesday afternoon following a few whirlwind days of press for the upcoming Darren Aronofksy film, which has generated Oscar buzz for his role as Charlie, a reclusive 600-pound man struggling both mentally and physically as he attempts to reconnect with his teenage daughter.

Johnson, who is one of the most followed celebrities across any social media platform, tweeted h i s

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unwavering support for Fraser nearly 20 years after the pair worked together on “The Mummy Returns.” That He supported me film was released May 4, coming into his Mummy 2001, on a $98 million Returns franchise for my budget and made $435 first ever role, which kicked million at the box office.

“Man this makes me off my Hollywood career. so happy to see this Rooting for all your success beautiful ovation for brother and congrats to my Brendan,” the former WWE bud Darren Aronofsky. star tweeted while sharing #TheWhale one video of theatergoers DWAYNE JOHNSON continuously clapping for Fraser post premiere. low “He supported me comfollowing muling into his Mummy Retiple surgeries to turns franchise for my address physifirst ever role, which cal ailments kicked off my Hollydue to perwood career. Rootforming ing for all your his own success brother stunts. and congrats He also to my bud Dard e a l t ren Aronofsky. with re#TheWhale.” percussions “The Whale” is of speaking catapulting Fraser out about an back into the spotlight alleged assault after years of the “Enfrom 2003. cino Man” star lying Dwayne Johnson

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op singer Justin Bieber has officially cancelled the remainder of his “Justice” world tour.

When sharing the announcement via Instagram Story on September 6, the ‘Peaches’ crooner revealed that he had to make the decision to focus on his health, reports aceshowbiz.com.

“Earlier this year, I went public about my battle with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome, where my face was partially paralysed,” the 28-year-old began

his statement.

“As the result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North American leg of the Justice Tour.

“After resting and consulting with my doctors, family and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour. I performed six live shows, but it took a real toll on me,” the Canadian star continued.

“This past weekend, I performed at Rock in Rio and I gave everything I have to the people in Brazil.”

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ther make matters much worse for him, highlighting how many families are incapable of dealing with the growing scourge of mental health problems.

Research has shown how the COVID emergency has accelerated an already serious problem, with the prolonged lockdown weighing heavily on the stability of adolescents around the world.

One recent survey found more than a third of high school students surveyed in the United States experienced stress, anxiety or depression, and nearly a fifth said they seriously considered suicide during the pandemic.

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ason Momoa has shaved off his long hair to raise awareness of the single-use plastics crisis.

The 43-year-old actor - known for his roles in the likes of ‘Aquaman’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ - has ditched his trademark locks in favour of a much shorter buzz cut and he gave fans a peek at his new look in an Instagram video.

And the start of the clip, he laughed: “Aloha, everyone.

Hand me those braids.”

Someone off camera gave him a pair of short braids which had already been cut off, and he explained the reason behind the drastic image overhaul.

He said: “I’m tired of these plastics bottles. We got to stop [using] plastic forks, all that s***. It goes into our land, into our ocean.

Momoa also urged people to start using reusable water bottles instead of plastic ones.

He added: “It’s just so sad, so please anything you can do to eliminate single-use plastic in your lives, help me.”

In the caption, he encouraged his followers to focus on “protecting our land and oceans”. he wrote: “Heres to new beginnings let’s spread the aloha. be better at protecting our land and oceans. we need to cut single use plastics out of our lives and out of our seas. plastic bottles, plastic bags ,packaging, utensils all of it. let’s aloha our ‘aina together aloha j. (sic)” In the comments, he received plenty of support from his fans and fellow stars, with Marisa Tomei sharing a red love heart and simply writing: “What!! (sic)” A follower wrote: “Hair grows back and it’s for a great cause! I’m sure it will look amazing” Another admirder added: “I never thought I’d see the day... Somehow he’s still smoking hot - the man’s got a gift”.

And a different fan quipped: “You could have a fundraiser for the ocean selling those braids lol”.

CROSSWORD Yesterday’s solution

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Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

1- Hog-wild; 2- Mongolian desert; 3- Regretted; 4- ___ day now...; 5- Ring combo; 6- Bog; 7- Nav. officer; 8- Birth of Christ; 9- Mead subject; 10- Spoil; 11- Jack of “The Great Dictator”; 12- Just ___!; 14- African fly; 22- Dry, as wine; 24- Make angry; 25- Move sideways; 26- Editor Wintour; 27- Packs tight; 28- Encourage in wrongdoing; 29- One telling tales; 32- Go off course; 33- Bill attachment; 34- Pack ___ (quit); 35- Scottish refusals; 36- Adhesive; 38- Estimator; 39- Mouth part; 42- Potting need; 43- Like toxic rainfall; 45- Mailed communique; 46- ___ little teapot...; 47- Give a false impression of; 48- Minneapolis suburb; 49- “See ya!”; 51- Bryn ___ College; 52___ breve; 53- Coal-rich region; 54- Words before “many words”; 55- Nair rival; 58- Can ___ now?; 60- Can be used to catch fish or surf!;

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Napoli overwhelms Liverpool as Lewandowski hits Barca hat-trick Humiliation for Liverpool as vibrant Napoli rip them to shreds in Champions League

• Lewandowski’s triple landmark as Barcelona beats Plzen 5-1 AFP | Paris

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ast season’s beaten finalists Liverpool got their Champions League campaign off to a disastrous start in a 4-1 defeat away to Napoli on Wednesday, while Robert Lewandowski hit a hat-trick in a big win for Barcelona.

Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich also got their campaigns underway with victories, but Rangers were crushed 4-0 by Ajax in the Netherlands on their return to the group phase of Europe’s elite club competition.

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have won just two of their first six Premier League games this season and there was to be no improvement on their trip to Italy as Napoli raced into an early lead and never looked back.

Piotr Zielinski converted a fifth-minute penalty, and Victor Osimhen then had a second Napoli spot-kick saved by Alisson Becker.

Yet Napoli -- who had defeated Liverpool in their own stadium in the group stage in 2018 and in 2019 -- were 3-0 up at the

Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, center, duels with the ball surrounded by Plzen players can’t come to a place like this and not be compact. They were Liverpool has now by miles the better team,” Liverfailed to win all four pool left-back Andy Robertson of its visits to the BT Sport.

Stadio Diego Armando told “We have to wake up and Maradona, while coach quickly because we can’t perJurgen Klopp dropped form like that.”

to 0-4 in his career in Naples

break as Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa’s fine finish was followed by a tap-in from substitute Giovanni Simeone.

Liverpool fell further behind two minutes into the second half as Zielinski followed up to score after his initial effort was saved, but Luis Diaz did pull a goal back.

“We were miles too open. You

Rangers crushed by Ajax The six-time European Cup winners’ next Group A outing is at home to Ajax, who could have won by more than four at home to Rangers, last season’s Europa League finalists playing in the Champions League group stage for the first time since 2010.

Edson Alvarez headed Ajax in front before a Steven Berghuis shot deflected in and a superb individual strike from Moham-

Late, late show as Alcaraz beats Sinner to reach US Open semi-finals Reuters | New York

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paniard Carlos Alcaraz defeated 2014 champion Marin Cilic 6-4 3-6 6-4 4-6 6-3 in one of the latest ever finishes at the US Open on Monday to set up a next generation quarter-final clash against Jannik Sinner.

After battling for three hours and 53 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where the roof was closed due to rain, Alcaraz, 19, dropped to his knees in jubilation after sealing the contest on his first match point when Cilic’s return hit the net.

The sizeable crowd on the main showcourt at Flushing Meadows gave the players a standing ovation with the clock striking 2.23 a.m., minutes shy of the latest finish at the hardcourt Grand Slam in New York.

Cilic, 33, seemed to have wrested the momentum back when he broke Alcaraz’s serve late in the fourth set to level the contest at 2-2 and started the deciding stanza with another break in the opening game.

But Alcaraz, who thrilled the crowd with his athleticism during some breathtaking rallies, regained his composure to break Cilic in his next two service games and put himself on course for a third win this year against the Croat.

“Honestly, I have no idea,” Alcaraz said on court when asked

Carlos Alcaraz reaches for a backhand against Marin Cilic

Honestly, I still don’t know I did it. It was a high quality and unbelievable match.

Jannik is a great player.

His level is just amazing CARLOS ALCARAZ

how he managed to clinch victory. “It was pretty, pretty tough at the beginning of the fifth set (being a) break down.

“Marin was playing unbelievable. But I believe in myself all the time. Of course the support today in Arthur Ashe (Stadium) was crazy. Without you guys, it wouldn’t be possible to win this match tonight, so thank

you very much for the support.

“I would say 100% of the energy I put in the fifth set was thanks to you. It was unbelievable.”

Alcaraz’s victory over the 15th-seeded Cilic ensured there will be a new men’s Grand Slam champion on Sunday and also kept the Spaniard in contention to become the youngest world number one when the ATP rankings are updated after the final.

The third seed will next meet 21-year-old Italian Sinner, seeded 11th, for a maiden Grand Slam semi-final spot.

Sinner also emerged victorious from a marathon contest against Ilya Ivashka, winning 6-1 5-7 6-2 4-6 6-3 after three hours and 47 minutes.

I knew from the beginning here it was going to be important to adapt right from the first game. People ask about the goals, but it’s important to be in the right position, to help my team because my teammates have helped me a lot on and off the pitch ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI

med Kudus made it 3-0 to Ajax by half-time.

Steven Bergwijn pounced on a poor backpass to seal the victory late on in Amsterdam, leaving Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst to give a bleak assessment of his side’s prospects.

“To compete in the Champions League you spend hundreds of millions, for us to compete it is too much to ask,” insisted the Dutchman.

Lewandowski became the first player to score a Champions League hat-trick for three different clubs as the ex-Borussia Dortmund and Bayern star marked his first appearance in the competition with Barcelona in style.

Liverpool need to ‘reinvent’ themselves, says stunned Klopp

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uergen Klopp said he needs to “reinvent” his Liverpool team after they suffered a 4-1 hammering at the hands of Napoli in their Champions League Group A opener on Wednesday.

Klopp’s side were outplayed in the first half and fortunate to only go in 3-0 down at the break and the German, who won the competition with Liverpool in 2019 and led them to the final last season, said there was plenty to be fixed.

“A little bit, it looks like, we have to reinvent ourselves, so it’s really a lot of things lacking, not in all games but now.

The fun part is we have to do that in the middle of a Premier League season and a Champions League campaign,” he told reporters.

“We have to find a set-up to be much better in pretty much everything,” he added.

This season Liverpool have also lost to Manchester United in the Premier League and drawn with Fulham, Crystal Palace and Everton.

In the heat of southern Italy, though, Liverpool produced their worst performance of the

Juergen Klopp

A little bit, it looks like, we have to reinvent ourselves, so it’s really a lot of things lacking, not in all games but now.

The fun part is we have to do that in the middle of a Premier League season and a Champions League campaign JUERGEN KLOPP

campaign, with even basic defending and midfield pressing lacking.

Swiatek, Sabalenka into US Open semi-finals AFP | New York

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ga Swiatek reached her third Grand Slam semi-final of 2022 on Wednesday and first at the US Open with an error-strewn triumph over Jessica Pegula, the last remaining American woman in the tournament.

French Open champion Swiatek claimed a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) win, her third against Pegula this year.

In Thursday’s semi-final, the 21-year-old Pole will face Aryna Sabalenka who she has also got the better of on three occasions this season.

World number six Sabalenka made the last-four for a second successive year with a 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) victory over former finalist Karolina Pliskova.

“That will be a very tough match. There will be some fast serves and heavy hitting, just like tonight,” said Swiatek who beat Sabalenka in Doha, Stuttgart and Rome.

The Pole went onto win the titles at those events, three of her six trophies collected in 2022.

On Wednesday, she came through a mistake-plagued quarter-final which featured 13 breaks of serve and a combined 61 unforced errors.

“It means a lot to be in the semi-finals for the first time,” said Swiatek.

Swiatek overcame giving up the first break of the match in the fifth game to reel off 16 of

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, returns a shot against Jessica Pegula

They took away one opportunity from me, so I worked really hard for this one ARYNA SABALENKA

the next 18 points to claim the opening set in 38 minutes.

The pair exchanged three service breaks apiece in the first eight games in an untidy second set.

It was the French Open champion who carved out the seventh break on a net cord to give herself the opportunity to serve for the match.

‘Low expectations’ Eighth-ranked Pegula roused herself to stay alive before a double fault on break point in

the 11th game handed Swiatek a second opportunity to seal a spot in the semi-finals.

The top seed failed again as Pegula grabbed the 10th break to send the set into a tiebreak which the Pole dominated.

“I am very happy as I have worked very hard but have kept my expectations low,” said the top seed.

Sa b a l e n ka re a c h e d t h e semi-finals for a second successive year, fired up by the lingering and bitter aftertaste of her Wimbledon ban.

Russian and Belarusian players, such as world number six Sabalenka, were prevented from competing at the All England Club due to the invasion of Ukraine.

The ban deprived Belarus’s Sabalenka of the opportunity to improve on her semi-final run in 2021.

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India leaves Asia Cup on high note after Kohli’s century Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar shine as India beat Afghanistan by 101 runs

Marco Rose AFP | Berlin ed former Borussia R Dortmund manager Marco B Leipzig have appoint-

Rose as coach, the club announced on Twitter yesterday morning.

The club sacked manager Domenico Tedesco on Wednesday.

Rose was born in Leipzig, played for local club Lokomotive and has continued to live in the city since being sacked by Dortmund in the summer Rose signed a contract until 2024, the club said.

In a quirk of the fixture list, Rose’s first match in charge of Leipzig will be at home against Dortmund on Saturday, followed by a clash with another former employer Borussia Moenchengladbach in the following round.

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Kohli ends drought with his maiden T20 international ton

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irat Kohli recorded his first international hundred in nearly three years as India bowed out of the Asia Cup with a massive 101-run win over Afghanistan yesterday.

Kohli, who made his last international century in November 2019 during a test match against Bangladesh, hit a blistering unbeaten 122 off just 61 balls and anchored India to 212-2.

Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled one of best spells in Twenty20 cricket by grabbing 5-4 with his brilliant swing bowling upfront before Afghanistan reached 111-8 and gave In-

Chelsea appoint Graham Potter as new manager

India’s Virat Kohli plays a shot dia its second-biggest win ever in a T20 international.

Afghanistan, which won its group games against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, faltered in the Super 4 stage, losing all three of its games. India also couldn’t

make it to the final after losing to Sunday’s finalists Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Kohli grabbed an opportunity to open with stand-in captain KL Rahul after regular skipper Rohit Sharma was rested from

Playing less than 24 hours after the heartbreak against Pakistan, Afghanistan wore a dazed look.

They dropped three relatively easy catches, and looked like they had no response when Kohli went on the offensive India’s last game in the tournament.

Tuesday night’s heart-breaking one-wicket loss to Pakistan seemed to be still on the minds

Hamilton wants to stay at Mercedes ‘until the day I die’ AP | Monza

There’s been speculation Daniel Ricciardo could move to Mercedes as a reserve driver next season, then take over for Hamilton when the Briton’s contract expires at the end of 2023

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Brighton’s head coach Graham Potter during a match (file photo) AFP | London

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raham Potter was appointed as Chelsea’s new manager yesterday after leaving Brighton to replace the sacked Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge.

Potter has agreed a five-year contract to take charge of the Premier League club, who praised his “progressive football and innovative coaching”.

The 47-year-old earned widespread admiration for his work at Brighton.

He led Brighton to a ninthplace finish last season and took them up to fourth in the table this term, while demanding entertaining and tactically astute performances from his players.

Potter’s first game as Chelsea boss will be a derby at west London neighbours Fulham on Saturday.

“I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea FC, this fantastic football club,” said the Englishman.

“I am very excited to partner with Chelsea’s new ownership group and look forward to meeting and working with the exciting group of players and

While Tuchel won the Champions League with Chelsea last year and previously ran a locker room of soccer superstars — such as Kylian Mbappe and Neymar — at Paris Saint-Germain, Potter has a more obscure coaching past and has won only one trophy, the Swedish Cup in 2017 to develop a team and culture that our amazing fans can be proud of.

“I would also like to place my sincere thanks to Brighton and Hove Albion for allowing me this opportunity.”

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly, who axed Tuchel just seven games into the new season, believes Potter will fit perfectly with his vision for the future at Stamford Bridge.

“We are thrilled to bring Graham to Chelsea. He is a proven coach and an innovator in the Premier League who fits our vision for the club,” Boehly said.

of Afghanistan’s players as Ibrahim Zadran dropped Kohli on the boundary edge before he scored his half century off 32 balls.

Rahul and Kohli provided India a rollicking start of 119 runs off 76 balls before Rahul holed out at long-on after making 62 off 41 balls.

But Kohli smacked both Afghanistan pace bowlers Fareed Ahmad (2-57) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (0-51) in the death overs in a stunning display of power-hitting on both sides of the wicket.

Kohli raised his maiden T20 century in the penultimate over by hitting left-arm fast bowler Ahmed for a boundary and then raised his both arms with a broad smile by smashing a flat six over midwicket.

Kohli, who hit 12 fours and six sixes, provided an ideal finish with two sixes and a four against Farooqi.

ewis Hamilton insists he has no plans to retire from Formula One after this disappointing season, and the seven-time world champion added he wants to stay at Mercedes “until the day I die.”.

Hamilton is winless through 15 races this season and sixth in the standings. He trails reigning world champion Max Verstappen, who beat Hamilton for last year’s title in a controversial season-ending race, by 152 points heading into the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday.

The poor rollout of Mercedes’ draggy 2022 car has Hamilton in danger of the first winless season of his 16-year career.

There’s been speculation Daniel Ricciardo could move

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton leaves after a news conference in Monza to Mercedes as a reserve driv- around, up and down with stoer next season, then take over ries of retirement and stopping for Hamilton when the Briton’s and for me, I feel healthier than contract expires at the end of I’ve ever felt,” the 37-year-old Hamilton responded when he 2023.

“For years we’ve be going was asked about it while sitting

next to Ricciardo at a news conference yesterday.

“As I focus a lot on that, I’m feeling fit, I love what I’m doing and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.”

He then turned to Ricciardo, who had been whispering to Hamilton through the 30-minute news conference, “sorry, buddy.”

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ewis Hamilton will change engines for the Italian Grand Prix this weekend incurring a grid penalty, the Mercedes team said yesterday.

“Lewis has taken a new Power Unit for this event - his fourth of the season - and will take a grid penalty for Sunday’s race” at Monza, the team tweeted.

The rules allow each driver three power units a year - they can make further changes but at a cost in the form of some sort of grid penalty.

“It has not yet been confirmed whether the seven-time champion will be relegated to the back of the grid,” reported the Formula One website.

The British driver damaged his last engine at the Belgian GP

I’m going to have to recover the best I can from the back LEWIS HAMILTON

“This is because although we are still working on the recovery plan for PU#3 that was damaged in Spa, that unit cannot be run this weekend.

“This will come with associated grid penalties as it’s in excess of the allocation for the season.”

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Formula Hamilton is sixth in the drivOne Dutch Grand Prix ers championship, 152 points on August 28 in a first lap col- weekend as his search for a first behind Red Bull’s world champion and runaway series leader lision with Spaniard Fernando win of the season continues.

Mercedes added in a state- Max Verstappen, who took a Alonso’s Alpine.

Hamilton then finished fourth ment: “We will be fitting PU#4 penalty in Belgium and still won the race. in the Dutch Grand Prix last this weekend for Lewis.

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