LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Actor Kevin Spacey (C) arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court on June 16, 2022 in London, England. The Hollywood actor faces four counts of sexual assault against three men and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. The charges follow a review of evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police. (Photo by Carl Court / Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Actor Kevin Spacey (C) arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court on June 16, 2022 in London, England. The Hollywood actor faces four counts of sexual assault against three men and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. The charges follow a review of evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police. (Photo by Carl Court / Getty Images)
People walk down a narrow lane in a local area in the town of Magong on the Penghu islands, Taiwan Strait. AFP
People walk down a narrow lane in a local area in the town of Magong on the Penghu islands, Taiwan Strait. AFP
Electoral workers and soldiers approach a Colombian Air Force helicopter that will transport voting material in Medellin, Antioquia department, before the polls on June 19 for a run-off to choose a new president. AFP
Electoral workers and soldiers approach a Colombian Air Force helicopter that will transport voting material in Medellin, Antioquia department, before the polls on June 19 for a run-off to choose a new president. AFP
A demonstrator is arrested during clashes with the police amid indigenous-led protests against the government of President Guillermo Lasso that began on Monday, in Quito, Ecuador. AFP
A demonstrator is arrested during clashes with the police amid indigenous-led protests against the government of President Guillermo Lasso that began on Monday, in Quito, Ecuador. AFP
Race-goers chat during the third day, known as the Lady's day, of the Royal Ascot horseracing meet, in Ascot, west of London. AFP
Race-goers chat during the third day, known as the Lady's day, of the Royal Ascot horseracing meet, in Ascot, west of London. AFP
People stand next to a damaged vehicle following an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reuters
People stand next to a damaged vehicle following an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reuters
Flames rise from a train set on fire by protesters in Hyderabad, India, during demonstrations against a new military recruitment policy. AP
Flames rise from a train set on fire by protesters in Hyderabad, India, during demonstrations against a new military recruitment policy. AP
Golden lion tamarins sit in a tree in the Atlantic Forest region of Silva Jardim, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. The golden lion tamarin ecological park here is part of efforts towards the conservation of the endangered species. AP
Golden lion tamarins sit in a tree in the Atlantic Forest region of Silva Jardim, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. The golden lion tamarin ecological park here is part of efforts towards the conservation of the endangered species. AP
A Ferrari mechanic checks a tyre's pressure at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, in Montreal. AP
A Ferrari mechanic checks a tyre's pressure at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, in Montreal. AP
Receding floodwaters flow past sections of a road washed away at Yellowstone National Park, US. Officials are hopeful that next week they can reopen the southern half of the park, which includes Old Faithful geyser. AP
Receding floodwaters flow past sections of a road washed away at Yellowstone National Park, US. Officials are hopeful that next week they can reopen the southern half of the park, which includes Old Faithful geyser. AP
Members of the Brazilian police transport the casket carrying the recovered human remains from believed to be assassinated Indigenous affairs expert Bruno Pereira of Brazil and freelance reporter Dom Phillips of Britain as they arrive at the Federal Police hangar at Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasilia, Brazil. Getty Images
Members of the Brazilian police transport the casket carrying the recovered human remains from believed to be assassinated Indigenous affairs expert Bruno Pereira of Brazil and freelance reporter Dom Phillips of Britain as they arrive at the Federal Police hangar at Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasilia, Brazil. Getty Images
Riders ford the river Ettrick, as they take part in the town's Common Riding one of the oldest Borders festivals in Selkirk, Scotland. In the centuries-old tradition, a cavalcade of horsemen and women ride the town's boundaries, echoing a practice from the late Middle Ages when there were frequent raids on the Anglo-Scottish border. Getty Images
Riders ford the river Ettrick, as they take part in the town's Common Riding one of the oldest Borders festivals in Selkirk, Scotland. In the centuries-old tradition, a cavalcade of horsemen and women ride the town's boundaries, echoing a practice from the late Middle Ages when there were frequent raids on the Anglo-Scottish border. Getty Images
A man works on the restoration of a Unesco-listed building in the old city of Sanaa, Yemen. Dozens of workers, architects and senior master builders are engaged in urban renovation works since early June 2022 in the old quarter of the Yemeni capital, using traditional methods and materials to maintain its architectural style. EPA
A man works on the restoration of a Unesco-listed building in the old city of Sanaa, Yemen. Dozens of workers, architects and senior master builders are engaged in urban renovation works since early June 2022 in the old quarter of the Yemeni capital, using traditional methods and materials to maintain its architectural style. EPA
A boat during low water levels in the Chibaish marshes, in Nasiriyah, southern Iraq. AP
A boat during low water levels in the Chibaish marshes, in Nasiriyah, southern Iraq. AP
A plane takes off from Skydive Dubai, in Dubai Marina. Pawan Singh / The National
A plane takes off from Skydive Dubai, in Dubai Marina. Pawan Singh / The National
Turkey's first Paralympic horse rider Tolga Dokuyucu stands next to horse Balfi after training at the Equestrian Sports Club, in Ankara. Married and a father of two, Dokuyucu is training to compete in the France 2024 Summer Paralympics. EPA
Turkey's first Paralympic horse rider Tolga Dokuyucu stands next to horse Balfi after training at the Equestrian Sports Club, in Ankara. Married and a father of two, Dokuyucu is training to compete in the France 2024 Summer Paralympics. EPA
A member of the Dancing Devils group during the Catholic celebration of Corpus Christi, in Naiguata, Venezuela. AFP
A member of the Dancing Devils group during the Catholic celebration of Corpus Christi, in Naiguata, Venezuela. AFP

World

Today's best photos: from Kevin Spacey in court to a 'dancing devil'

'The National' picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

June 17, 2022

  • English
  • Arabic

More from The National:

Thursday's best photos: from an Indonesian security drill to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Wednesday's best photos: from K-pop group BTS to Royal Ascot

Tuesday's best photos: from the Mohammed bin Rashid Library to a waxing gibbous moon

Monday's best photos: from the Milky Way to a giant picnic blanket in Switzerland

Sunday's best photos: from an asylum seeker in Rwanda to celebrating priests

Saturday's best photos: from a giant bunny to Stephen Curry

More from Aya Iskandarani
Results

Catchweight 60kg: Mohammed Al Katheeri (UAE) beat Mostafa El Hamy (EGY) TKO round 3

Light Heavyweight: Ibrahim El Sawi (EGY) no contest Kevin Oumar (COM) Unintentional knee by Oumer

Catchweight 73kg:  Yazid Chouchane (ALG) beat Ahmad Al Boussairy (KUW) Unanimous decision

Featherweight: Faris Khaleel Asha (JOR) beat Yousef Al Housani (UAE) TKO in round 2 through foot injury

Welterweight: Omar Hussein (JOR) beat Yassin Najid (MAR); Split decision

Middleweight: Yousri Belgaroui (TUN) beat Sallah Eddine Dekhissi (MAR); Round-1 TKO

Lightweight: Abdullah Mohammed Ali Musalim (UAE) beat Medhat Hussein (EGY); Triangle choke submission

Welterweight: Abdulla Al Bousheiri (KUW) beat Sofiane Oudina (ALG); Triangle choke Round-1

Lightweight: Mohammad Yahya (UAE) beat Saleem Al Bakri (JOR); Unanimous decision

Bantamweight: Ali Taleb (IRQ) beat Nawras Abzakh (JOR); TKO round-2

Catchweight 63kg: Rany Saadeh (PAL) beat Abdel Ali Hariri (MAR); Unanimous decision

WITHIN%20SAND
%3Cp%3EDirector%3A%20Moe%20Alatawi%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EStarring%3A%20Ra%E2%80%99ed%20Alshammari%2C%20Adwa%20Fahd%2C%20Muhand%20Alsaleh%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3ERating%3A%203%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe

Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010

Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille

Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm

Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year

Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”

Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners

TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013 

Countries offering golden visas

UK
Innovator Founder Visa is aimed at those who can demonstrate relevant experience in business and sufficient investment funds to set up and scale up a new business in the UK. It offers permanent residence after three years.

Germany
Investing or establishing a business in Germany offers you a residence permit, which eventually leads to citizenship. The investment must meet an economic need and you have to have lived in Germany for five years to become a citizen.

Italy
The scheme is designed for foreign investors committed to making a significant contribution to the economy. Requires a minimum investment of €250,000 which can rise to €2 million.

Switzerland
Residence Programme offers residence to applicants and their families through economic contributions. The applicant must agree to pay an annual lump sum in tax.

Canada
Start-Up Visa Programme allows foreign entrepreneurs the opportunity to create a business in Canada and apply for permanent residence. 

About RuPay

A homegrown card payment scheme launched by the National Payments Corporation of India and backed by the Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central bank

RuPay process payments between banks and merchants for purchases made with credit or debit cards

It has grown rapidly in India and competes with global payment network firms like MasterCard and Visa.

In India, it can be used at ATMs, for online payments and variations of the card can be used to pay for bus, metro charges, road toll payments

The name blends two words rupee and payment

Some advantages of the network include lower processing fees and transaction costs

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Global state-owned investor ranking by size

1.

United States

2.

China

3.

UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea
Dengue%20fever%20symptoms
%3Cp%3EHigh%20fever%20(40%C2%B0C%2F104%C2%B0F)%3Cbr%3ESevere%20headache%3Cbr%3EPain%20behind%20the%20eyes%3Cbr%3EMuscle%20and%20joint%20pains%3Cbr%3ENausea%3Cbr%3EVomiting%3Cbr%3ESwollen%20glands%3Cbr%3ERash%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
Sri Lanka World Cup squad

Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis, Isuru Udana, Milinda Siriwardana, Avishka Fernando, Jeevan Mendis, Lahiru Thirimanne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal.

The%C2%A0specs%20
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEngine%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E2-litre%204-cylinder%20mild%20hybrid%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransmission%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E7-speed%20S%20tronic%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPower%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E265hp%20%2F%20195kW%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETorque%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20370Nm%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrice%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Efrom%20Dh260%2C000%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EOn%20sale%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20now%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
Profile of Bitex UAE

Date of launch: November 2018

Founder: Monark Modi

Based: Business Bay, Dubai

Sector: Financial services

Size: Eight employees

Investors: Self-funded to date with $1m of personal savings

More from Neighbourhood Watch:
What is a Ponzi scheme?

A fraudulent investment operation where the scammer provides fake reports and generates returns for old investors through money paid by new investors, rather than through ligitimate business activities.

Updated: June 17, 2022, 11:55 AM`
Photography