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UAE residents can expect fair to partly cloudy weather today, with humidity rising by night, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. Those driving, however, are advised to be cautious as dusty conditions may hit some areas, especially in the east. Winds will be light to moderate in general, with speeds ranging from 15-25kmph to 40kmph. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman will be rough in the morning, with waves eventually turning moderate to light waves. Temperatures may reach a high of 47 degrees…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet on Thursday evening to discuss new Hamas positions on a ceasefire deal in Gaza, a source in Netanyahu’s office said, as fighting in the enclave raged. Before the cabinet meets, Netanyahu will have consultations with his ceasefire negotiations team, the source also said. Israel received Hamas’ response on Wednesday to a proposal made public at the end of May by US President Joe Biden that would include the release of about 120 hostages held in Gaza and a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave. A Palestinian official close to the mediation…
The 22-year-old talent is tied for 11th place in the $2 million International Series event By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer Dubai-born Rayhan Thomas (Ind), shot an opening round of four under par 69 in the $2 million International Series – Morocco on the Asian Tour. The 24 year-old, is playing on an invitation and will be in Dubai following this week to confirm all his requirements for his US VISA. Rayhan has only just completed his golf scholarship from Oklahoma University and played in the PGA Tour of Americas Qualifying School where he earned a conditional status…
The back-to-school season is just a couple of weeks away, and we’ll have our sights set on all kinds of Best Buy deals as they roll in. For now though, there are still plenty of great laptop deals to sort through, and one of them is actually a Best Buy exclusive: While the sale lasts, you’ll be able to take home the Lenovo 14-inch Ideapad 1 for only $150. That’s $100 off its normal selling price. Why you should buy the Lenovo Ideapad 1 This time of year is one of the best times to invest in a new laptop.…
A three-month-long investigation by Khaleej Times has revealed the complex structure of international cybercrime syndicates dismantled by UAE authorities, resulting in the arrests of hundreds of individuals last week. The syndicates had specialised teams for different scams, employing hundreds of computer-literate individuals from South Asia through job advertisements on social media. Recruitment Job advertisements discovered by Khaleej Times show recruits were required to have a minimum typing speed of 25 words per minute and their own visa. The advertised salaries ranged from Dh2,500 to Dh3,000, with additional incentives of Dh500 for meeting KPIs, commissions, and other benefits. The job offers…
Torrential rain and surging rivers across northeast India and neighbouring Bangladesh have killed at least nine people, disaster officials said Thursday, with more than three million people affected. Heavy rain causes widespread destruction every year but experts say climate change is shifting weather patterns and increasing the number of extreme events. Disaster authorities in India’s northeastern state of Assam said eight people had died over the past day, taking the death toll due to the downpours since mid-May to 46. Some 2,800 villages in the state have been submerged, affecting over 1.6 million people, they said. Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta…
It’s fitting, given that Netflix is America’s favorite streaming app, that Netflix is also a quintessentially American story. The at-home DVD rental company has grown to become an entertainment behemoth, and it’s one of the best places to go for movies of all kinds. If you’re looking to celebrate Independence Day, Netflix is the perfect place to go for some great dramas. If that’s the move you make, then we’ve pulled out three dramas that will keep you entertained in wildly different ways. Whatever you’re looking for to celebrate the holiday, you can rest assured knowing that we’ve got you…
Coupled with powerful hardware and software that uses AI to match your personal use, the HONOR 200 Series ticks all the boxes in a smartphone. With HONOR fully embracing AI not just at the device level, but also integrating it deeply into its operating system, MagicOS, the company now operates with an AI-powered ecosystem visible across its entire product range. This approach has not only revolutionised the user experience, but also provided access to extensive cloud services with enhanced privacy protection, creating a holistic human centric driven AI experience. The HONOR 200 Series demonstrates this integration by bringing the mastery…
A new space observatory in Cyprus looks like it just uncloaked itself on the set of a sci-fi movie and is ready for takeoff. Perched high on the Troodos mountains in the centre of the island and with an unobstructed view of the skies, the 1.77 million euro ($1.90 million) publicly funded Troodos Observatory was inaugurated in May. Purveyors hope the project will encourage visitors to areas increasingly affected by urbanisation and broaden a depth of celestial knowledge. Designed by sci-fi enthusiasts, architects and siblings Elena, Nicodemos and Cassandra Tsolakis, the similarity to a spaceship wasn’t intentional but the nature…
Lionel Messi missed the first spot kick but Argentina managed to beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties to move into the semifinals of the Copa America on Thursday after goalkeeper Emi Martinez made two saves in the shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The match went to penalties after Lisandro Martinez’s opener for Argentina was cancelled out by Kevin Rodriguez in stoppage time. There is no extra time in Copa America knockout games apart from the final. In the shootout, Messi clipped the crossbar with Argentina’s first effort but Martinez saved from Angel Mena and Alan Minda as the…