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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 contri bution to fostering close and distinguished relations be tween Bahrain and the Unit ed Kingdom. HRH also com mended Her Majesty’s life time of selfless service to the United Kingdom, the Com monwealth, and their people.
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 en gagements.Herlastpublic duty came only on Tuesday, when she appointed Liz Truss prime minister - the 15th of her reign.
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HM King also ordered flags to be flown at half-mast for three days in Bahrain.
King Hamad recalled her outstanding role in consoli dating ties, solid friendship
“Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Brit ain was built. Our country has grown and flourished under her reign. Britain is the great coun try it is today because of her,” she said.
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.
“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sover eign 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 Buckinghamstatement.
The world has lost “a great symbol of humanity, wis dom and tolerance” with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, said His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
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including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. His office con firmed we would be known as Charles III
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 peaceful ly at her home in Scotland.
Her marriage to Prince Philip lasted 73 years, until his death in April 2021, and they had four children, Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward.
World lost a great symbol of humanity: HM King Hamad
Palace said Charles and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, would re
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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.
On Elizabeth’s death, Charles automatically becomes king of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other realms
“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.
day when her doctors said she was under medical supervision, prompting her family to rush to be by her side.
In a message, His Majesty expressed deepest condolenc es 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.
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head 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 belov ed Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the great est sadness for me and all mem bers of my family,” the new king, her eldest son Charles, said.
News that the queen’s health was deteriorating emerged shortly after midday on Thurs
End of an Era
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.
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main at Balmoral Castle, where the queen died, before returning to London on Friday.
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Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Prime Minister, Shaikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, to Bahrain and its Thankingpeople.Kuwaiti Amir for his leading role in strengthen ing ties, HM King requested the ministers to convey his wish es for abundant health to Ku waiti leaders. The ministers expressed keenness to enhance bilateral relations and coopera tion between the two brotherly countries.Separately, His Highness Shai kh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of HM the King, held talks with
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The Ministry of Interior yes terday said efforts are inten sified with relevant departments to ensure smooth traffic during schoolInteriorhours.Ministry said it’s coordinating with educational institutions and administrative bodies to strengthen the com munity partnership strategy in force in all sectors.
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“Masha Allah...a great picture,” another user“Thewrote.picture is the pinnacle of magnif icence and prestige of wise leadership,” reads another comment.
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.
They conveyed to HM King the greetings of Kuwaiti Amir, His Highness Shaikh Nawaf Al-
His 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.
Ahmed Al-Jaber, Deputy Amir and Crown Prince, His High ness Shaikh Meshal Al-Ahmed
the vicinity of schools and kin dergartens to ensure safe pas sage for students and teachers.
The Kuwaiti ministers stressed that their visit to Bah rain confirms the special rela tions between the two countries and peoples.
une that most roads suddenly swelled up with vehicles, ex periencing traffic congestion in many places, heralding the return of students rushing for in-personReportsclasses.saidmany arteri al routes leading to the wellknown schools also experienced heavy congestion in the morning and afternoon hours when par ents and buses either dropped or picked up Meanwhile,students.Tribune saw traf fic officers working tirelessly in several areas, especially near schools, to ease congestion.
HH Shaikh Mohammed stressed the importance of con tinuous consultation and coordi nation on various issues in a way that contributes to reinforcing the interests of the two countries and their peoples.
The 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.
His Majesty talks with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister and Finance Minister at Sakhir Palace
However, all these didn’t dampen the joy of students re turning to school for in-person classes after a long hiatus.
HM hails Kuwait ties, role in joint GCC action
Education Minister Dr Ma jid 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.
Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Dr Ahmed Nasser Al Mohammed Al Sabah and Finance Minis ter, State Minister for Economic Affairs and Investment Abdul wahab Mohammed Al Rasheed.
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Affairs and Investment, Abdul wahab Mohammed Al Rasheed, were present at the meeting.
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His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of HM the King, 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
Interior Ministry intensifies efforts to ease traffic during school hours
The picture, released along with a con gratulatory 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.
At the time of writing, the picture had over 6,000 likes and was also being retweet ed and republished on several social media handles.AnAlAyam report attributed the credit of the photo to Bahraini photographer Ali Al-Rifai.
The move comes as more than 147,000 students returned to 210 government schools after a hiatus of about three years on Wednesday.Thepublic had complained that on the reopening day they experienced heavy traffic on internal roads and residential areas close to educational in stitutions, making nationwide preparations to welcome back students.Commuters had told Trib
The Community Service Po lice in all four governorates and the General Traffic Department has increased their presence in
HRH Prince Salman’s new portrait goes viral on social media platforms
Speaking with Kuwaiti min isters at Sakhir Palace, HM King said he holds pride in the deep-rooted ties with Kuwait and is keen to bolster them fur ther.Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Dr Ahmed Nasser Al Mohammed Al Sabah, and Finance Minis ter, State Minister for Economic
Racial discrimination!
SOCIAL WORKER GANGAN TRIKARIPUR
An African apparently,national,onajob hunt, in one of the pedestrian walkways of Manama.
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.
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
Large number of women
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.”
He urged potential expatriate jobseekers to keep a distance from fake online advertisements offering jobs with extremely highThesalaries.othermajor visa scam, ac cording to him, originates from within the Kingdom. “Many sponsors and their agents ob tain employment visas and cop ies are sent to expat jobseekers,
strict action against the culprits who continue to defraud these innocent youngsters.”
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?
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I paid 1.5 herein(BD1,350)NigerianmillionNairatoanagentLagostoreachhere.HesaiduponreachingIwouldbeofferedjobswithsalariesrangingbetweenBD400andBD500.IthasbeenamonthnowandeverydayIwalkatleast10to20kmsinthehotsun,searchingforjobs A 23-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN NATIONAL TOLD DAILY TRIBUNE 03 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
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Most of the victims are from West African nations that in clude Nigeria, Ghana and Cam eroon. “I paid 1.5 million Nige rian Naira (BD1,350) to an agent in Lagos to reach here. He said upon reaching here I would be offered jobs with salaries rang ing 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.“Idon’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 simi lar route, said he plans to return home. “We all have been cheated
conned out of money.”
The seekers of hope
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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.“Thevictims 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.”
Not just Africa
very badly by the agents. But, what could be done? We have to move on in life,” the 24-year-old hair stylist said.
The Daily Tribune is await ing a response from Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs with regard to the steps taken to increase awareness among overseas job seekers.
Africa is the world’s second-largest and sec ond-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.
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There is nothing new about the arrival of Af ricans 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.
Speaking to The Daily Trib une, social worker Gangan Tri karipur said visa fraudsters are preying on not only jobseekers from Africa but also from South Asian countries including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Visa frauds exploit the conditions of poverty and high unemployment fuelled by the pandemic in African countries
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
He also said that he felt a cer tain kind of racial discrimination existed in the Kingdom’s pri vate sector job market. “I visited many salons across the Kingdom seeking a job as a hairstylist. Almost all of them were run by expatriates, who would openly tell me that there are vacancies
“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 sentHehome.”saidthe intensity of the fraudulent activity is so high that the scammers are selling visas obtained for BD9 to vulner able individuals for a minimum amount of BD700.
“Owing to poor financial situ ations mainly caused by the pan demic, many unemployed youths from these countries are trying to obtain jobs in Gulf countries including Bahrain. They get in touch with many fake recruit ment agents through social me
Police also cordoned off the area, clearing onlookers and making way for fire tenders.
Truck drivers arrested after ‘quarrel, fist fight’
HM King sets dates for Representative Council elections
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.
St Christopher’s on world’s top 100 private schools
Nominations on 5th October
The exact reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained. An investigation is ongoing, the ministry said.
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Election in November
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If required, a re-run will be on 19th November from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm.
Police arrested the accused and launched an investigation.
The Council of Representa tives was created by the 2002 Constitution of Bahrain, with forty members elected by uni versal suffrage.
St Christopher's School, Bah rain has, once again - for the second year in a row - been rec ognised as one of the world's best private schools by Spear's School Index and Carfax Edu cation. The school was awarded the honour last year and has again achieved this prestigious ranking.“Weare 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 Val ues that every member of our
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 munic ipal councils remain open from 5th to 9th October 2022.
Fire breaks out in a house in Jidhafs; two suffer injuries
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Two people were injured af ter 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.
Shaikh Khalid further issued an order declaring the municipal electoral districts, constituen cies and Accordingly,boundaries.Bahrain will have three municipal electoral dis tricts: Muharraq, Northern and Southern Governorates, which will determine the scope of each electoral municipality.
The nomination for the Coun cil of Representatives opens on 5th October and closes on 9th
schools, and is a valuable re source for our audience when making some of their most important decisions: where to educate their children. Inclu sion depends on the very high est standards in the classroom, world-class facilities for the pupils and, this year, excellence in response to the challeng es of schooling in the midst of a pandemic. Every one of the schools featured respond ed to the difficulties of Covid with resourcefulness, crea tivity, 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.
Upon reaching the scene, firefighters, in full gear, rushed inside and brought out two peo
The municipal electoral dis tricts will have electoral con stituencies: Eight in Muhar raq, 12 in Northern and 10 in Southern governorates. Each electoral constituency will have a sub-committee to con duct the polling and counting processes.Therewill be 15 general poll ing and counting committees at the national level for voters to elect any candidates in their constituency.
many people were inside the building at the time of the fire.
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October.“Candidates
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The directorate’s police re sponded instantly and were able to apprehend those responsible for the fight and seized their weapons.Theinjured were taken to the hospital by the National Ambulance.Thepolice said the required legal steps are being taken in order to refer the case to the PublicQuiteProsecutor.similartothis, an inci dent was reported a few months
Members are elected for fouryear terms from single-mem ber 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 yearsTheold.last election for the Coun cil was on 24th November 2018, with the runoff on 1st December.
ple who suffered smoke inhala tionOneinjuries.ofthem was given first aid and treated on the spot.
The second person was rushed to the hospital by the National Ambulance crew.
Minor injuries were re ported following an al tercation 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 di rectorate reported receiving information that several truck drivers had gotten into a fight and some of them even pos
Elections to Bahrain’s 40-member Council of Representatives will take place this year in November, said His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa AlTheKhalifa.decision is as per Royal order (26) of 2022 issued by the HM King inviting all those with names on the voters’ list to exer cise their rights.
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.
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.
Bahrain embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions abroad will hold voting on 8th Novem ber. A re-run, if required, will be on 15th November.
The Royal Order, effective im mediately, will be published in the Official Gazette.
The voting will take place on 12th November from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, as per De cree-Law (14) of 2002.
Officials also haven't said what sparked the blaze.
The election process
Municipal elections
should submit their nomination in the various electoral districts to the relevant committees,” the Decree said.
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ago in which the police arrest ed a group of men who were involved in a street fight with weapons. Thevideo of the incident had gone viral on all social media platforms. The video showed a group of men, all Asians, roam ing across a street in the King dom, holding long sticks. They were also seen, subsequently, picking a fight with another group, also Asians.
Shortly after, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for In frastructure Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa issued an or der setting the date of elections and nominations for municipal elections.Accordingly, elections to the
sessed knives.
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 confi dence in the Prime Minister is called a “motion of non-cooperation”.
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community embraces. We are a community of students, staff and families who strive every day 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 in dex of the very finest private
It's, however, not clear how
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Airbus ( AIR PA ) yesterday confirmed it had revoked all remaining A350 orders from Qatar Airways, raising the stakes in a safety and con tractual dispute with the Gulf carrier."Airbus confirms that it has removed 19 Qatar Airways A350s from the backlog," a spokesperson said.
total of 637 after cancellations including routine order re versals by customers and the aircraft withheld from Qatar byItAirbus.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.
Israel and Guatemala yes terday signed a free trade agreement that will include industry, food and agriculture goods, the Israeli Economy Ministry said.
Bahrain has been ranked 4th globally for “Re searchers in higher ed ucation” on the latest Global Knowledge Index (GKI), which rates the Kingdom as a strong performer in terms of its knowl edgeBahraininfrastructure.alsoranks high on GKI s global Information and Communication Technology rankings, where the Kingdom enjoys superior ratings in 3G/4G network coverage, households with internet access, mobile broadband internet traffic per subscription, and Internet us
mobile network coverage. Closely following are Econo my at 43rd rank, Pre-university education at 68th, Technical and vocational education and training as well as Higher ed ucation at 76th, Enabling en vironment at 91, and Research, development and innovation index at 94.
A view shows the Qatar Airways’ airbus A350 parked outside Qatar Airways maintenance hangar in Doha, Qatar
From the GCC , United Arab
Emirates is at the 11th spot. The GKI ranks UAE as a leading per former 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 Ad ministrator of the United Na tions Development Programme, said that many developing coun tries are demonstrating notable advances in key knowledge sec tors. “That includes Barbados in pre-university education; the Philippines in technical and vo cational education and training; Lebanon in higher education; or Bahrain in ICT.”
Sector-wise, Bahrain shines bright on the ICT index, ranking 30th globally, where the King dom is behind none in 3G/4G
Brent futures rose $1.15, or 1.3%, to settle at $89.15 a barrel, while U.S. West Tex as Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.60, or 2.0%, to settle at $83.54.
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ers.The ranking further high lights the vulnerable employ ment rate, households with Internet access at home (%), internet users (%), mobile broadband internet traffic per subscription, and researchers in higher education (%) as the ar eas of strength in Bahrain. The index also outlines certain areas of improvement for Bahrain, including academic freedom, renewable energy consumption (%), researchers in business en terprises (%), ecological foot print per capita, enrolment in vocational education, and gen derOverall,parity. Bahrain ranks 55th out of 154 countries and 51st out of 61 countries with very high human development.
Oil edges up seven-monthfromlow
Qatar Airways had no imme diateThecomment.rareorder cancellation, confirming a decision exclu sively reported by Reuters in August, was revealed in monthly order data published onAirbusThursday.said it had booked orders for 843 jets between January and August, or a net
2021 - an 11% rise from 2020.
Israeli export of goods such as rubber, plastic, chemicals and machinery makes up 77% of that trade, with Guatema lan 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.
Crude prices edged up about 1% yesterday after drop ping to a seven-month low in the prior session as some tech nical 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 weigh ing the need for more crude re leases from strategic reserves and concerns China’s COVID-19 lockdown extensions and ris ing global interest rates would slow economic activity and hit fuel demand.
The ministry said the agree ment will come into effect once it receives final ratification in Guatemala and Israel, whose trade reached $40 million in
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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.
Israel, Guatemala sign free trade agreement, Economy Ministry says
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.
Sectoral performance
The index was widely re viewed at the seventh session of the “Knowledge Summit” held last March at Expo 2020 Dubai headquarters.
U.S. crude stockpiles surged by nearly 9 million barrels last week due to a combination of increased imports and ongo ing releases from government emergency reserves, the Ener gy 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) in dustry group showing a 3.6 million barrel increase.
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‘Knowledge infrastructure’ Bahrain’s strength, says GKI
The index, a join initiative by the United Nations Devel opment Programme and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foun dation, serves as a vital tool to monitor the knowledge status of countries in areas including education, innovation and in formation and communications technology (ICT).
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Airbus confirms cancellation of remaining Qatar A350 orders
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1992 Her 40th year on the throne, which she calls her ‘an nus horribilis’ (horrible year), is marked by marital upsets and publicAndrewdissent.and Sarah separate. Anne divorces Mark Phillips.
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India’s Prime Minister Nar endra 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”.Thequeen acceded to the throne in 1952 -- the first Brit ish monarch in more than a century not to have also reigned as either emperor or empress of India.
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.“Iwill always cherish that gesture,” he wrote on Twitter.
after the trooping the colour ceremony, to mark her 90th birthday
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.
crashes while being chased through Paris by photographers on motorcycles. The queen and the royal family are criticised for their reserved response.
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- In November, large crowds greet the queen and Philip as they mark their golden wedding anniversa ry. In an unusually frank speech, the queen acknowledges that monarchies survive only through
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Feb. 6 - Queen marks her 70th year on the throne, using the occasion to give her blessing to Charles’s second wife Camilla being called Queen Consort when he becomes king.
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u A noodle seller famous in Vietnam 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.
Pakistan court to indict ex-PM Khan for contempt of court
Modi said she had provided “inspiring leadership to her nation and people” and offered his condolences to the royal family and British public.
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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.
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u The man accused of trying to 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.
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Oct. 20 - The queen spends a night in hospital for the first time in years for what Buckingham Palace termed “preliminary in vestigations”.
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@vonderleyen 02 THE WINDS AND THE WAVES ARE ALWAYS ON THE SIDE OF THE ABLEST NAVIGATORS EDWARD GIBBONDAYOFQUOTETHE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 HISTORYTODAYIN 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 re names the country as the United States of America (from the United Colonies) Israel and the Pales tine Liberation Organi zation exchange letters of mutual recognition Queen Elizabeth II becomes Great Britain’s longest-reigning monarch at 63 years and sev en months, beating the previous record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria 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 “It was with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada’s long est-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” US President Joe Biden and Jill Biden “In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of 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.” Former US President Barack Obama “Michelle and 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.” Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan “Deeply grieved at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Pakistan joins the UK & other Commonwealth nations in mourning her death. My heartfelt condolences to the royal family, people & government of the UK.” European Council President Charles Michel “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. French President Emmanuel Macron “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity for over 70 years. 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.” 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
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.
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u A Pakistani court yesterdayruledthat 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.
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the United Kingdom’s long est-reigning sovereign be gan just five years after the independence of a country once referred to as the “jewel in the crown” of the British Empire.Bythe end of it, the former colony’s GDP had just overtak en that of Britain, according to IMF figures, and it is set soon to become the world’s most populous nation.
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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)”
“Every parent can relate to being terrified about what the hell to do,” said Jackman, who has two children.“Sincethis movie I have changed my approach. I share my vulner abilities more with my 17- and 22-year-olds. I see their relief when I do,” he said.
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Pop singer Justin Bieber has offi cially cancelled the remainder of his “Justice” world tour.
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.”
“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 Ca nadian star continued.
Momoa also urged people to start using reusable water bottles instead of plastic ones.
the COVID lockdown.
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.
In the caption, he encouraged his followers to focus on “protecting our land and oceans”.
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A follower wrote: “Hair grows back and it’s for a great cause! I’m sure it will look amazing”
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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 fundrais er for the ocean selling those braids lol”.
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script of Zeller’s “The Son”, which was originally a stage play.
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Australian 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.
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He added: “It’s just so sad, so please anything you can do to eliminate single-use plastic in your lives, help me.”
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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.
Justin Bieber
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.
Hugh Jackman reveals winning pitch to be dad in ‘The Son’
feeling like a fire in my gut. It was a compulsion,” he added.
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“This past weekend, I performed at Rock in Rio and I gave everything I have to the people in Brazil.”
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Dwayne “The Rock” John son was once known as the “People’s Champ” in the wres tling ring. In his new world as one of the most highly coveted movie stars, he’s recognized for having a heart of gold.
Zeller, a French playwright and nov elist who wowed the film world with his 2020 feature debut “The Father”, said he callisedmilityJackman’s“touched”wasbyhuandorgananinitialZoomwithhimduring
One recent survey found more than a third of high school stu dents surveyed in the United States experienced stress, anxiety or depression, and nearly a fifth said they seriously considered su icide during the pandemic.
unwavering support for Fraser nearly 20 years after the pair worked together on “The Mummy Returns.” That film was released May 4, 2001, on a $98 million budget and made $435 million at the box office.
Dwayne Johnson praises Brendan Fraser’s ‘The Whale,’ thanks ‘Mummy Returns’ star for first Hollywood role
it was a
The film shows divorced par ents, 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.
“Man this makes me so happy to see this beautiful ovation for Brendan,” the former WWE star tweeted while sharing one video of theatergoers continuously clapping for Fraser post premiere.
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Late, late show as Alcaraz beats Sinner to reach US Open semi-finals
ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI
Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, center, duels with the ball surrounded by Plzen players
Russian and Belarusian play ers, such as world number six Sabalenka, were prevented from competing at the All Eng land Club due to the invasion of TheUkraine.ban deprived Belarus’s Sabalenka of the opportunity to improve on her semi-final run in 2021.
In the heat of southern Italy, though, Liverpool produced their worst performance of the
campaign, with even basic de fending and midfield pressing lacking.
“A little bit, it looks like, we have to reinvent ourselves, so it’s really a lot of things lack ing, 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 Champi ons League campaign,” he told reporters.“Wehave to find a set-up to be much better in pretty much everything,” he added.
Napoli overwhelms Liverpool as Lewandowski hits Barca hat-trick
Sinner also emerged victo rious from a marathon contest against Ilya Ivashka, winning 6-1 5-7 6-2 4-6 6-3 after three hours and 47 minutes.
Liverpool has now failed to win all four of its visits to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, while coach Jurgen Klopp dropped to 0-4 in his career in Naples
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.
“Marin was playing unbeliev able. 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
Swiatek, Sabalenka into US Open semi-finals
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.
Iga Swiatek reached her third Grand Slam semi-fi nal of 2022 on Wednesday and first at the US Open with an error-strewn triumph over Jes sica Pegula, the last remaining American woman in the tour nament.French Open champion Swi atek claimed a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) win, her third against Pegula thisInyear.Thursday’s semi-final, the 21-year-old Pole will face Aryna Sabalenka who she has also got the better of on three occasions thisWorldseason.number six Sabalenka made the last-four for a second successive year with a 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) victory over former final ist Karolina Pliskova.
The Pole went onto win the titles at those events, three of her six trophies collected in 2022.On Wednesday, she came through a thethesaidsemi-finals61breaksquarter-finalmistake-plaguedwhichfeatured13ofserveandacombinedunforcederrors.“Itmeansalottobeintheforthefirsttime,”Swiatek.Swiatekovercamegivingupfirstbreakofthematchinfifthgametoreeloff16of
ARYNA SABALENKA
“I am very happy as I have worked very hard but have kept my expectations low,” said the topSabalenkaseed. reached the semi-finals for a second suc cessive year, fired up by the lingering and bitter aftertaste of her Wimbledon ban.
can’t come to a place like this and not be compact. They were by miles the better team,” Liver pool left-back Andy Robertson told BT Sport.
The top seed failed again as Pegula grabbed the 10th break to send the set into a tiebreak which the Pole dominated.
Iga Swiatek, of Poland, returns a shot against Jessica Pegula
you very much for the support.
Juergen Klopp
Humiliation for Liverpool as vibrant Napoli rip them to shreds in Champions League
break as Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa’s fine finish was fol lowed by a tap-in from substitute GiovanniLiverpoolSimeone.fellfurther 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“Weback.were miles too open. You
• Lewandowski’s triple landmark as Barcelona beats Plzen 5-1
Piotr Zielinski converted a fifth-minute penalty, and Victor Osimhen then had a second Na poli spot-kick saved by Alisson Becker.YetNapoli -- who had defeat ed Liverpool in their own sta dium in the group stage in 2018 and in 2019 -- were 3-0 up at the
But Alcaraz, who thrilled the crowd with his athleticism during some breathtaking ral lies, 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.
the next 18 points to claim the opening set in 38 minutes.
Rangers crushed by Ajax
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“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, Stutt gart and Rome.
Juergen Klopp said he needs to “reinvent” his Liverpool team after they suffered a 4-1 hammering at the hands of Na poli in their Champions League Group A opener on Wednesday.
JUERGEN KLOPP
“I would say 100% of the en ergy I put in the fifth set was thanks to you. It was unbeliev able.”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 conten tion to become the youngest world number one when the ATP rankings are updated after theThefinal.third seed will next meet 21-year-old Italian Sinner, seed ed 11th, for a maiden Grand Slam semi-final spot.
“We have to wake up and quickly because we can’t per form like that.”
The pair exchanged three service breaks apiece in the first eight games in an untidy second set.
‘Low expectations’
how he managed to clinch vic tory. “It was pretty, pretty tough at the beginning of the fifth set (being a) break down.
Jannik is a great player. His level is just amazing
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz de feated 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.
med Kudus made it 3-0 to Ajax byStevenhalf-time.Bergwijn pounced on a poor backpass to seal the victory late on in Amsterdam, leaving Rangers manager Gio vanni van Bronckhorst to give a bleak assessment of his side’s prospects.“Tocompete in the Champi ons 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 Champi ons League hat-trick for three different clubs as the ex-Borus sia Dortmund and Bayern star marked his first appearance in the competition with Barcelona in style.
They took away one opportunity from me, so I worked really hard for this one
Carlos Alcaraz reaches for a backhand against Marin Cilic
Last season’s beaten final ists Liverpool got their Champions League cam paign off to a disastrous start in a 4-1 defeat away to Napoli on Wednesday, while Robert Le wandowski hit a hat-trick in a big win for TottenhamBarcelona.Hotspur and Bay ern Munich also got their cam paigns underway with victories, but Rangers were crushed 4-0 by Ajax in the Netherlands on their return to the group phase of Eu rope’s elite club competition.
Liverpool need to ‘reinvent’ themselves, says stunned Klopp
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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.
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
This season Liverpool have also lost to Manchester Unit ed in the Premier League and drawn with Fulham, Crystal Palace and Everton.
Honestly, I still don’t know I did it. It was a high quality and unbelievable match.
Eighth-ranked Pegula roused herself to stay alive before a double fault on break point in
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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 jubila tion after sealing the contest on his first match point when Cilic’s return hit the net.
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 Liv erpool in 2019 and led them to the final last season, said there was plenty to be fixed.
CARLOS ALCARAZ
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 ChampionscampaignLeague
“Honestly, I have no idea,” Al caraz said on court when asked
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have won just two of their first six Premier League games this sea son and there was to be no im provement on their trip to Italy as Napoli raced into an early lead and never looked back.
the 11th game handed Swiatek a second opportunity to seal a spot in the semi-finals.
Edson Alvarez headed Ajax in front before a Steven Berghuis shot deflected in and a superb individual strike from Moham
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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.
India’s Virat Kohli plays a shot
There’s been speculation Daniel Ricciardo could move
Hamilton is sixth in the driv ers championship, 152 points behind Red Bull’s world cham pion and runaway series leader Max Verstappen, who took a penalty in Belgium and still won the race.
make it to the final after losing to Sunday’s finalists Pakistan and Sri KohliLanka.grabbed an opportunity to open with stand-in captain KL Rahul after regular skipper Rohit Sharma was rested from
to Mercedes as a reserve driv er next season, then take over for Hamilton when the Briton’s contract expires at the end of 2023.“For years we’ve be going
“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.”
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Playing less than 24 hours after the heartbreak against Pakistan, Afghanistan wore a dazed look. They dropped three relatively easy catch es, and looked like they had no response when Kohli went on the offensive
The 47-year-old earned widespread admiration for his work at Brighton.
“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.
He then turned to Ricciardo, who had been whispering to Hamilton through the 30-min ute news conference, “sorry, buddy.”
RB Leipzig have appoint ed former Borussia Dortmund manager Marco Rose as coach, the club an nounced on Twitter yester dayThemorning.clubsacked manag er Domenico Tedesco on Wednesday.Rosewasborn in Leipzig, played for local club Loko motive and has continued to live in the city since being sacked by Dortmund in the summerRosesigned a contract until 2024, the club said.
“I am very excited to partner with Chelsea’s new owner ship group and look forward to meeting and working with the exciting group of players and
The British driver damaged his last engine at the Belgian GP
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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton leaves after a news conference in Monza
around, up and down with sto ries of retirement and stopping and for me, I feel healthier than I’ve ever felt,” the 37-year-old Hamilton responded when he was asked about it while sitting
India’s last game in the tour nament.Tuesday night’s heart-break ing one-wicket loss to Pakistan seemed to be still on the minds
But Kohli smacked both Af ghanistan pace bowlers Fareed Ahmad (2-57) and Fazalhaq Fa rooqi (0-51) in the death overs in a stunning display of pow er-hitting on both sides of the wicket.Kohli raised his maiden T20 century in the penultimate over by hitting left-arm fast bowl er Ahmed for a boundary and then raised his both arms with a broad smile by smashing a flat six over midwicket.
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obscure coach ing past and has won only one trophy, the Swedish Cup in 2017
Chelsea appoint Graham Potter as new manager
AP | Monza
Brighton’s head coach Graham Potter during a match (file photo)
Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Ku mar bowled one of best spells in Twenty20 cricket by grab bing 5-4 with his brilliant swing bowling upfront before Afghan istan reached 111-8 and gave In
“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.
Graham Potter was appoint ed as Chelsea’s new man ager 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 foot ball and innovative coaching”.
While Tuchel won the Champions League with Chelsea last year and previ ously ran a locker room of soccer super stars — such as Kylian Mbappe and Neymar — at Paris Saint-Ger main, Potter more
the
dia its second-biggest win ever in a T20 Afghanistan,international.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
Mercedes added in a state ment: “We will be fitting PU#4 this weekend for Lewis.
Hamilton wants to stay at Mercedes ‘until the day I die’
Virat Kohli recorded his first international hun dred 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 inter national century in November 2019 during a test match against Bangladesh, hit a blistering un beaten 122 off just 61 balls and anchored India to 212-2.
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
weekend as his search for a first win of the season continues.
of Afghanistan’s players as Ibra him Zadran dropped Kohli on the boundary edge before he scored his half century off 32 balls.Rahul and Kohli provided In dia a rollicking start of 119 runs off 76 balls before Rahul holed out at long-on after making 62 off 41 balls.
Hamilton to take grid penalty for new engine at Monza: Mercedes
“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“Thisweekend.willcome with associat ed grid penalties as it’s in excess of the allocation for the season.”
to develop a team and culture that our amazing fans can be proud of.
Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar shine as India beat Afghanistan by 101 runs
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has a
Hamilton is winless through 15 races this season and sixth in the standings. He trails reign ing world champion Max Ver stappen, who beat Hamilton for last year’s title in a controver sial season-ending race, by 152 points heading into the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday.
He led Brighton to a ninthplace finish last season and took them up to fourth in the table this term, while demand ing entertaining and tactically astute performances from his players.Potter’s first game as Chel sea boss will be a derby at west London neighbours Fulham on Saturday.“Iamincredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea FC, this fantastic football club,” said the Englishman.
RB appointLeipzigRose to replace Tedesco as coach
“I would also like to place my sincere thanks to Brighton and Hove Albion for allowing me this Chelseaopportunity.”chairmanTodd Boe hly, who axed Tuchel just sev en games into the new season, believes Potter will fit perfect ly with his vision for the future at Stamford Bridge.
Marco Rose Mahmood Unnikrishnan going to have to recover the best I can from back
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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 Mo enchengladbach in the fol lowing round.
“It has not yet been confirmed whether the seven-time cham pion will be relegated to the back of the grid,” reported the Formula One website.
LEWIS HAMILTON
India leaves Asia Cup on high note after Kohli’s century
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Kohli, who hit 12 fours and six sixes, provided an ideal finish with two sixes and a four against Farooqi.
next to Ricciardo at a news con ference yesterday.
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on August 28 in a first lap col lision with Spaniard Fernando Alonso’sHamiltonAlpine.then finished fourth in the Dutch Grand Prix last
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Lewis Hamilton will change engines for the Italian Grand Prix this weekend in curring a grid penalty, the Mercedes team said yesterday.
Lewis Hamilton insists he has no plans to retire from Formula One after this disap pointing season, and the sev en-time world champion added he wants to stay at Mercedes “until the day I die.”.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix
The poor rollout of Mercedes’ draggy 2022 car has Hamilton in danger of the first winless season of his 16-year career.
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