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  • US metals company signs $500m MoU with Pakistan on critical minerals – Pakistan

    US metals company signs $500m MoU with Pakistan on critical minerals – Pakistan

    Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth $500 million with an American metals company, the US Strategic Metals (USSM), it emerged on Monday.

    The USSM, based in the state of Missouri, is focused on producing and recycling critical minerals, which the United States Department of Energy has defined as essential in a variety of technologies related to advanced manufacturing and energy production.

    The USSM is a company that specialises in extracting critical metals from old lithium-ion batteries and mining cobalt, nickel and copper, according to its website. According to the American embassy, the US Department of Energy has defined critical minerals as essential in a variety of technologies related to advanced manufacturing and energy production.

    A press release from the US Embassy, published on Sunday, stated that Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Zach Harkenrider accompanied a USSM-led delegation to sign an MoU with the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) at the Prime Minister’s House.

    Speaking about the MoU signing, US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker said, “This signing is yet another example of the strength of the US-Pakistan bilateral relationship that will benefit both countries.”

    Speaking about the importance of such bilateral agreements, Baker said that US President Donald Trump’s administration has made forging such deals a key priority, based on the importance of critical mineral resources to American security and prosperity.

    “We look forward to seeing future agreements between US companies and their counterparts in the critical minerals and mining sector in Pakistan.”

    A statement from the PM House said that the USSM delegation is visiting Pakistan to explore opportunities for expanding the country’s mining operations and assessing the potential for value addition in mineral resources and the development of supporting infrastructure.

    “[The] delegation held high-level meetings with [the] prime minister of Pakistan, chief of army staff, minister of petroleum and minister of commerce and were briefed on Pakistan’s vast mineral reserves, including copper, gold, and rare earth elements,” the statement read.

    “In this context, two Memoranda of Understanding, focusing on [the] development and processing of critical minerals, including rare earth elements (REEs), and logistics services, were signed.”

    The second MoU was signed between the National Logistics Corporation of Pakistan and Mota-Engil Group, a global leader in engineering and construction.

    “The current survey of opportunities in Pakistan aims to identify priority markets where Mota-Engil can align with government visions and private sector initiatives. The group seeks to build long-term partnerships that leverage its global know-how while creating value locally through job creation, technology transfer, and sustainable development.”

    According to the statement, the partnership will begin immediately with the export of readily available minerals from Pakistan, including antimony, copper, gold, tungsten and REEs.

    “The first phase of this deal is envisaged at approximately $500m of investments into Pakistans critical minerals sector,” the statement read.

    Pakistan’s relations with the US have been improving, with both nations recently signing trade deals. Islamabad successfully negotiated a reduction in reciprocal tariffs — from 29 per cent to 19pc — after the two nations concluded a trade deal in July.

    This was after Trump announced that the US had concluded a deal with Islamabad that would allow the two allies to work together on developing Pakistan’s vast oil reserves.

    In April this year, a senior US official had underscored Washington’s strategic interest in Pakistan’s mineral sector, signalling a push for long-term cooperation in the development of critical mineral resources key to American advanced technologies.

    “Critical minerals are the raw materials necessary for our most advanced technologies,” Eric Meyer, senior bureau official for the Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, was quoted in a statement issued by the US embassy in Islamabad on his visit.

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  • Omar Khalid becomes first Pakistani golfer to win title on American soil

    Omar Khalid becomes first Pakistani golfer to win title on American soil

    Pakistan’s golf star Omar Khalid Hussain. — Reporter 

    Pakistan’s rising golf star Omar Khalid Hussain has created history by becoming the first player from his country to win a golf title on American soil by claiming the Fendrich Open trophy.

    Omar, who is the only Pakistani player to feature on NCAA Division 1 – the highest level of collegiate sports in the USA – tamed a long list of professionals in the $18,700 tournament in Evansville, Indiana, by carding spectacular scores of 61 and 65.

    He edged experienced professional Zach Williams from Illinois by one stroke with a 36-hole aggregate of 126 (-14) at the par-70 Fendrich Golf Course on Sunday.

    In the first round on Saturday, Omar carded eight birdies and an eagle to finish at the top of the leaderboard with a stunning score of 9-under-par 61. He started with a bogey on the first hole in the final round but quickly recovered to sink six birdies on his way to a 65 that helped him win the title.

    Omar, who at 16 became the youngest winner of the Pakistan Amateur, has now become the first player from his country to win a professional golf tournament in the US.

    The big-hitting youngster is not new to creating history.

    After winning the Pakistan Amateur in 2020, Omar, who currently represents the University of Evansville, won the Faldo Series Pakistan title by 40 strokes, creating a new record.

    Later at 17, he became the first Pakistani player to make the cut in any event staged by the United States Golf Association (USGA). Omar achieved that feat by making the cut at the prestigious US Junior Golf Championship at the iconic Bandon Dunes Golf Club in Bandon, Oregon. He also finished fourth at the Qatar Open in Doha in 2024.

    Omar also became the youngest Pakistan No.1 at 17 and won the low amateur at the Pakistan Open. He has represented Pakistan at the Asian Games, Asia Pacific Golf Championship, and the World Championship besides featuring in the British Amateur, Scottish Open, and the St Andrews Open.

    Omar is eyeing to become the first Pakistani to feature on the elite PGA Tour and believes that he is on the right path.

    “I’m happy with the way my game is progressing and will continue working hard to achieve my dream, which is to play and win on the PGA Tour someday.”


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  • President Zardari awards Nishan-e-Imtiaz to UAE naval chief – Daily Times

    1. President Zardari awards Nishan-e-Imtiaz to UAE naval chief  Daily Times
    2. Emirati naval chief awarded Nishan-e-Imtiaz by President Zardari  Dawn
    3. Commander UAE Naval Forces calls on CJCSC Gen Sahir  The Nation (Pakistan )
    4. Pakistan awards UAE naval chief top military honor amid deepening defense ties  Arab News
    5. UAE Naval Forces Commander calls on Air Marshal Zaheer Sidhu  Associated Press of Pakistan

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  • Why Israel fears the Gaza flotillas

    Why Israel fears the Gaza flotillas

    Why Israel fears the Gaza flotillas

    As the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail last week, Israel’s hostile discourse has intensified (File/AFP)


    One needs only to examine the actions and rhetoric of the Israeli government to fully appreciate the profound significance of the solidarity flotillas bound for Gaza. As the latest and most significant of these efforts, the Global Sumud Flotilla, set sail last week, Israel’s hostile discourse intensified, articulated most forcefully by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.


    The extremist minister ominously declared that all the volunteers in the flotilla are “terrorists,” vowing that they will be treated as such. To grasp the chilling meaning of treating nonviolent activists as terrorists, one must consider a recent investigation by The Guardian newspaper. Its report exposed that all 6,000 Palestinians detained in Gaza during the first 19 months of the genocide were held under a law that classifies them as “unlawful combatants,” thus terrorists, allowing for indefinite imprisonment.


    This investigation revealed that the vast majority of those incarcerated by Israel are in fact civilians, including medical workers, teachers, journalists, civil servants and children. The fact that Israel would extend this same draconian definition to international activists, whose declared mission is to break the siege on Gaza, powerfully underscores the political and strategic value of these missions in Israel’s eyes.


    Israel’s deep-seated fear of civil society involvement in its military occupation and war on the Palestinian people is not a recent development. The ongoing genocide has merely highlighted the utter failure of the international legal and political system and, in turn, the rising importance of civil society.


    Israel’s fear of civil society involvement in its war on the Palestinian people is not a recent development



    Dr. Ramzy Baroud


    When the first solidarity boat, sent by the Free Gaza Movement, reached Gaza in 2008, Israel was incensed. The activists served as crucial ambassadors, educating their communities about the Israeli siege of the Strip. In 2010, Tel Aviv’s response to the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, which included the MV Mavi Marmara, was lethal. Israeli commandos killed 10 activists, sending a stern message that Israel would not tolerate any interference, even from well-known and respected Western-based charities, in its war against the Palestinians.


    Since then, treating activists as criminals has become standard procedure, bolstered by the fact that not a single Israeli has ever been held accountable for the outrageous violence against civilians. This, however, has not deterred solidarity activists, who have attempted to sail again and again — in 2011, 2015 and 2018. The eventual infrequency of these missions was not due to a lack of interest, but rather the fact that some European countries, in coordination with Israel, did everything in their power to prevent the activists from setting sail.


    This dynamic has shifted dramatically with the current genocide. Solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza has surged and now dominates many European societies, eventually winning the support of various governments, including Spain, from which the Global Sumud Flotilla embarked. Starting from Barcelona, dozens of boats are to be joined by others along the way. They will collectively carry vital supplies to Gaza, knowing full well that their chances of being intercepted and seized, along with their lifesaving cargo, are far higher than their chances of reaching the besieged coastal Strip.


    This stark reality has been reinforced by recent events. The Conscience flotilla, for instance, was targeted by drones off the coast of Malta in May. Meanwhile, the Madleen and Handala boats were seized and confiscated in June and July, respectively. Prior to the targeting of the Madleen, Defense Minister Israel Katz described Greta Thunberg, the renowned international activist who joined the flotilla, as “antisemitic.” He issued a warning: “You should turn back — because you will not reach Gaza. Israel will act against any attempt to break the blockade or assist terrorist organizations.”


    These small, underfunded initiatives are hardly enough to break the Gaza siege or to feed 2 million people



    Dr. Ramzy Baroud


    This fury echoes the angry language and violent actions consistently used by Israeli governments against any person or entity that dares to challenge the siege on Gaza. But why such fury? These small, underfunded initiatives are, on their own, hardly enough to break the Gaza siege or to feed the 2 million people who are today experiencing both genocide and famine.


    Israel is fully aware of the potency of civil society action in the case of Palestine. In fact, most of the advocacy for Palestinian rights globally does not originate from those who purport to represent the Palestinian people, but from civil society at large. This includes a wide range of actions: political advocacy that lobbies governments, legal advocacy that holds states accountable to international law, economic pressure through divestment and boycott initiatives, cultural and academic boycotts, and massive grassroots mobilization.


    The solidarity flotillas are therefore a powerful expression of how far civil society is willing to go to do the work that should be the responsibility of governments and international institutions. Ben-Gvir’s explicit threat to treat activists as terrorists reflects Israeli fears and is, paradoxically, a powerful acknowledgment of the international solidarity movement’s growing influence.


    While it is ultimately the Palestinian people and their “sumoud” (steadfastness) and resilience that will defeat the Israeli stratagem, one must not underestimate the critical role of international solidarity. The freedom flotillas are not isolated acts to be judged based on their ability to reach Gaza. Instead, they are a vital part of an intricate global process that will ultimately lead to Israel’s profound isolation on the international stage — a process that has already begun.


    • Dr. Ramzy Baroud is a journalist, author and the editor of The Palestine Chronicle. His latest book, “Before the Flood,” will be published by Seven Stories Press. His website is www.ramzybaroud.net. X: @RamzyBaroud

    Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect Arab News’ point of view

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  • New Banksy artwork appears on court building showing judge attacking protester | UK News

    New Banksy artwork appears on court building showing judge attacking protester | UK News

    New work by street artist Banksy has appeared on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London – showing a judge attacking a protester with a gavel – in an apparent reference to the arrest of hundreds of demonstrators.

    The artwork, which is on the Queen’s Building at the courts complex, has already been concealed by large sheets of black plastic and two metal barriers.

    The artist, whose identity is the source of constant speculation, posted a photo of the work on Instagram before it was covered up.

    He included the caption: “Royal Courts Of Justice. London.”

    A protester is seen on the ground holding a blood-spattered placard, while the judge, in a wig and gown, looms over them wielding a gavel.

    The mural is being seen as a possible reaction to the arrest of hundreds of demonstrators at the weekend supporting banned group Palestine Action.

    Responding to Banksy’s work, a spokesperson for campaign group Defend Our Juries, which organised Saturday’s rally, said it “powerfully depicts the brutality unleashed by Yvette Cooper on protesters by proscribing Palestine Action”.

    They said: “When the law is used as a tool to crush civil liberties, it does not extinguish dissent, it strengthens it.”

    On Monday, security officials stood guard alongside the barriers concealing the art in an area which sits under a CCTV camera.

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    The artwork has been covered up. Pic: PA

    Banksy’s stencilled graffiti often comments on political issues, with many works critical of government policy, war and capitalism.

    Last summer, he made headlines with his animal-themed collection of nine works in the capital.

    They concluded with a gorilla appearing to lift up a shutter on the entrance to London Zoo.

    Other notable work included piranhas swimming on a police sentry box in the City of London, turning the box into what looked like a giant fish tank.

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    Another included the silhouette of a howling wolf, painted on a satellite dish on the flat roof of a shop in Peckham, south London.

    The satellite dish was stolen hours after the artwork was unveiled.

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  • Preview: Doncic, Slovenia take on perfect Germany for last four spot

    Preview: Doncic, Slovenia take on perfect Germany for last four spot

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    RIGA (Latvia) – The final game in the Quarter-Finals will see Luka Doncic look to continue his historic campaign as Slovenia take on Germany’s still unbeaten, well-oiled machine.

    Th world champs ended Portugal’s fairytale run to move on to the Quarter-Finals, whereas Slovenia downed Italy with another Doncic’s masterpiece. Now, they will clash in somewhat of a battle of philosophies.

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    One could argue that Germany have shown the most at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 so far. They scored at least 100 points four times in six games, and that perfect run is still ongoing behind a total team effort – Germany is firing on all cylinders with seven players averaging more than 8.5 PPG.

    However, one could also argue that no one has truly tested Germany’s strength yet and Luka Doncic wants to do just that – in contrast to the world champs style of team basketball, Slovenia is very much a one-man show. Doncic is leading the team in every statistics column; averaging a tournament-high 34 points per game. But the supporting cast will need to step up in the crucial moments.

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    Those two concepts will clash with Germany looking to add the European trophy to their World Cup crown in 2023, whereas Slovenia fell at this stage in 2022 after winning it all in 2017. Doncic looks like the man on a mission to claim his second title, but the matchup could not be tougher.

    Did you know?

    • Germany are playing in the EuroBasket Quarter-Finals for the third consecutive time, their longest such run in the competition.

    • Germany and Slovenia are the two highest scoring teams at the EuroBasket 2025, with the former scoring 102.3 PPG and the latter averaging 92.2.

    • Luka Doncic is averaging 34.0 PPG at the EuroBasket 2025. Only Nikos Galis has had higher scoring average in a single tournament and he’s done it twice.

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  • Harry returns to UK and lays wreath as William remembers late Queen

    Harry returns to UK and lays wreath as William remembers late Queen

    Prince William and Catherine have paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II on the anniversary of her death, as Prince Harry laid a wreath on his return to the UK.

    The Prince and Princess of Wales visited a Women’s Institute event in Sunningdale, Berkshire, to meet members of an organisation with a long association with the late Queen.

    Elsewhere, Prince Harry – who has arrived back in the UK for the first time in five months – privately laid a wreath and paid his respects to the late Queen in Windsor, where she is buried.

    The prince has flown from California and will appear at the WellChild charity awards later on Monday, the first in several planned engagements this week.

    Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, who died at the age of 96, had been president of the Women’s Institute branch in Sunningdale.

    Over tea and homemade cake, Prince William and Catherine heard about the sense of community and support created by the Women’s Institute, which the late Queen had belonged to for 80 years.

    “Three years ago my grandmother passed away, I know she was a big part of the WI and she used to talk about it a lot, so this is a huge honour for me,” said Prince William.

    “I can’t quite believe it’s three years already,” he said.

    Guests were reminiscing about the late Queen’s interest in racing and he said that she used to follow racing news on an iPad.

    The prince chatted to guests about the value of meeting people in person rather than using social media. “It’s not the same as face to face with a cup of tea and a cake and having a chat,” he said.

    The royal visitors also faced questions about their own children, saying they were at an age when they could “wind up” each other.

    Prince William was wearing a dark jacket and tie, at a time of royal mourning for the Duchess of Kent, who died last Thursday.

    This is also the anniversary of the accession to the throne of King Charles, who is spending the day in Balmoral in Scotland, where the late Queen died.

    There has been speculation about whether Prince Harry will meet his father during his UK visit, with the two not having met face to face since February 2024, soon after King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer.

    Prince Harry’s wife Meghan and their children have remained at their home in California.

    On Tuesday, Prince Harry will be in Nottingham where is expected to announce a significant donation to a Children in Need project and on Wednesday he will be at Imperial College London, to visit the Centre for Blast Injury Studies.

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  • Olympic Museum announces renewed collaboration with On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

    Olympic Museum announces renewed collaboration with On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

    About the Olympic Museum

    The Olympic Museum is the official home of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Olympic heritage, featuring artefacts, archives, images, books and films. Situated in the Olympic Capital of Lausanne, Switzerland, the museum’s international exhibitions and programmes connect people of all ages with the diverse stories, art, history and culture of the global phenomenon that is the Olympic Games. Through educational initiatives inspired by the Olympic values of respect, friendship, excellence and solidarity, the Olympic Museum unites athletes, visitors, students, artists and an affiliated network of museums worldwide. For more information, please visit olympics.com/museum.

    About On Location

    On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivalled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026TM, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights-holders, such as the IOC (Milano Cortina 2026 and LA 2028), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and sports entertainment company.

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  • Like Target, Cracker Barrel Suffered From Brand Amnesia

    Like Target, Cracker Barrel Suffered From Brand Amnesia

    Imagine the Disney logo without the castle, or Wendy’s without the pigtailed redhead, or Starbucks without its green mermaid. Now you have some idea of the dismay that greeted the recent attempt by Cracker Barrel—a billion dollar, 650-store restaurant/convenience store chain—to retire its distinctive silhouette brand of a mythical “old-timer” and his barrel.

    In the absurd way that such sideshows get blown out of proportion, this one briefly became fodder for the endless squabble. Cracker Barrel, commentators groused, had gone “woke,” somehow betraying its roots in the American heartland.

    Social media users judged the new text-only logo “soulless.” Tommy Lowe, co-founder of the first Cracker Barrel, told a Nashville television reporter, “They’re trying to modernize to be like the competition—Cracker Barrel doesn’t have any competition.”

    Tommy Lowe’s take was spot on.

    For years, when my wife and I took our kids and drove the eight-plus-hour drive to the beach for summer vacations, Cracker Barrel was our go-to for meals and old-time candy. The restaurants are ginned-up to look and feel like a country store—old tin signs and license plates, sepia-toned pictures, rocking chairs, and all the rest. It was fun, it was different from any other option, the food was simple—fried chicken, cornbread, casseroles, and breakfast all day—and the portions were country-style big.

    It didn’t take Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino long to get the message, announcing within days of rolling out the new logo that the old logo—created in 1977—would remain the standard.

    Retail industry history is replete with examples of such brand amnesia.

    One of the more prominent ones is the drama still unfolding at Target Stores. Once upon a time, Target had carved out a popular niche in fashion, positioning itself as upscale from Walmart by selling Macy’s-quality merchandise at discount prices. The company earned the aspirational French-sounding nickname “Tar-zhay.”

    As competition heated up with Walmart, Target made what may be viewed by some in hindsight a profound blunder, another case of brand amnesia. In 1995, the company decided it would try to compete with Walmart by adding grocery sections to its stores. Walmart had been selling groceries since 1988.

    Today, Target is struggling with weak sales and a low-margin grocery operation that is growing but ranks far behind the field and way behind Walmart. The company reported $24 billion in food sales last year as part of trailing 12-month revenue of $106 billion. Walmart’s fiscal 2025 grocery sales were $276 billion with total revenue of $680 billion and growing steadily.

    The logo fiasco at Cracker Barrel was part of a long-term $700 million commitment by Cracker Barrel to re-energize a “heritage” brand that had gotten stale and was earning poor marks from customers on food and value. Last year, foot traffic since 2019 had fallen by 16%, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

    Someone at Cracker Barrel had to have missed something. If they had not, they might have emerged from their brand amnesia and realized that the company needed first to find out how to delight its customers again.

    As for marketing, Cracker Barrel’s quirky style could be considered its biggest strength at a time when people are hungry for all things authentic, or things that feel that way.

    A fun, family-friendly ad campaign pitting the country-style dining experience against the institutional feel of fast-food outlets might have fun and effective.

    Perhaps even engaging its customers to understand what they are missing might have helped as well.

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  • Prince Harry UK visit stirs rumors of King Charles meeting

    Prince Harry UK visit stirs rumors of King Charles meeting

    LONDON − Prince Harry returns to Britain this week amid speculation that he might visit his father, King Charles III, for the first time in about 20 months.

    On Monday, Sept. 7, the third anniversary of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II’s death, Harry will attend the WellChild Awards, an annual charity event for seriously ill children. Harry is a longtime supporter of the charity, and his attendance marks a rare visit to his homeland.

    The awards present an opportunity for family reconciliation between Harry and the 76-year-old monarch, who have been on thin ice since a high-profile rift saw the youngest child of Charles and Princess Diana move to California alongside his wife, Duchess Meghan.

    “There is talk, growing talk, that he might well meet up with his father,” Simon Perry, who covers the royal family in London for People magazine, told Reuters. “I think with any time Prince Harry comes close or relatively close to his father, and they can be in the same country, there’s going to be talk that they might well get together.”

    Buckingham Palace told Reuters it never discusses private family matters, while Harry’s spokesperson likewise declined to comment.

    The prince, 40, who last saw his father in February last year, shortly after Buckingham Palace revealed the king was undergoing treatment for cancer, has been estranged not just from Charles but the rest of the Windsors since he and Meghan left senior royal duties in 2020.

    Since then, in interviews, TV documentaries and his autobiography “Spare”, the couple have been critical of the royal household with Harry delivering particularly barbed comments about his father and elder brother, heir Prince William.

    Prince Harry is ready for reconciliation

    In an emotional interview in May, after he lost a legal battle with the British government over his security, Harry told the BBC he wanted a rapprochement.

    “Of course, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book. Of course, they will never forgive me for lots of things. But you know … I would love reconciliation with my family … there’s no point in continuing to fight anymore. And life is precious,” he said.

    “I don’t know how much longer my father has. He won’t speak to me because of this security stuff, but it would be nice to reconcile.”

    In July, the king’s communications chief and Harry’s media representatives were pictured at a secret meeting in London in what newspapers suggested might be the first steps towards a reconciliation.

    “I think it’s important for the image of the monarchy that the king and his younger son are seen to be on speaking terms,” historian and author Anthony Seldon told Reuters. “I also think it’s very important for both of them … the king is the king, but he’s also a human being and a loving father.”

    Harry is not expected to see William, with newspapers saying the Prince of Wales was not yet ready to bury the hatchet with his brother.

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