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The weather today is expected to be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). It is likely to be humid by night and Wednesday morning over some coastal and internal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation. There will be light to moderate winds, freshening at times during daytime causing blowing dust, especially westward, the weather department forecasted. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea. Temperatures are…
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles but one launch failed, South Korea’s military said Monday, a day after Pyongyang warned of “fatal consequences” following major joint exercises in the South. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the military had detected two launches, the first at 5:05 am (2005 GMT) and the second around 10 minutes later. “The short-range ballistic missile launched around 05:05 flew approximately 600 km,” it said, adding the second one travelled 120 km. JCS spokesperson Lee Sung-jun said the second missile appeared to fly abnormally in an early stage of flight, adding that if it…
India will remain the fastest-growing major economy in the world during the next three years while China and the US will be recording the second and third highest growth rates, according to &P Global Market Intelligence. After growing at an exceptional rate of 8.1 per cent in 2023, India, the world’s fifth largest economy, is on track to grow 6.7 per cent in 2024, 6.3 per cent in 2025 and 6.1 per cent in 2026, while China will grow 5.0 per cent in 2024, 4.6 per cent in 2025, and 4.5 per cent in 2026, S&P said. The US economy,…
Indian actor Hina Khan, who recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, on Monday, shared a video from her first chemotherapy session. Taking to Instagram, Hina gave her fans insight into how she came to know about breast cancer. The video begins with Hina posing for the paps on the red carpet and receiving an award at an event. She is then seen walking into the hospital for her chemo. Emotional Hina is heard saying, “All glam is gone, and I’m ready for my first chemo in the hospital. Let’s get better.” Sharing the video,…
Emirates welcomes 101-year-old centenarian Rachida Smati onboard Dubai, UAE 1 July 2024: Emirates recently welcomed 101 year old centenarian and seasoned traveller Rachida Smati onboard its flight to Algiers this past weekend. To show its appreciation to the well-travelled customer and ensure she has the most comfortable travel experience possible, the airline extended a First-Class upgrade for Rachida. She was also greeted by a dedicated team ensuring she was fast-tracked through the airport before heading to the First-Class lounge for a relaxing experience ahead of boarding her flight. Rachida, an Algerian national, flew to Algiers with Emirates after visiting friends and…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
Demand for private jet charters usually grow by up to 40 per cent during the summer as a lot of UAE families and individuals fly to destinations that offer cooler climes. Industry insiders say the demand for group sharing of around four to eight people has grown significantly, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, owing to health and safety concerns about travel in commercial flights. Moreover, private jet charter costs can also be competitive when compared to First Class ticket prices of commercial aircraft for long-distance flights. Paul James, director of sales and aircraft management at DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal,…
President Joe Biden’s train-wreck debate with Republican opponent Donald Trump followed a series of decisions by his most senior advisers that critics now point to as wrong-headed, interviews with Democratic allies, donors and former and current aides show. Trump, 78, repeated a series of well-worn, glaring falsehoods during the 90-minute debate on Thursday, including claims that he actually won the 2020 election. Biden, 81, failed to refute them and his fumbling, halting performance has sparked calls from Democrats for him to end his quest for a second term and for “soul-searching” or resignations among top aides. “My only request was…
In 2022, the S&P 500 faced a significant decline of over 19 per cent, marking its most challenging year since the Great Recession of 2008. However, the index demonstrated remarkable resilience, rebounding in 2023 with a gain of over 24 per cent. As of mid-2024, it has continued this upward trajectory, showing an impressive increase of over 15 per cent. The Standard and Poor’s 500, or simply the S&P 500, is a stock market index tracking the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. It is one of the most commonly…
If you do a lot of graphical creative work, then you’ll know how important it is to have a proper monitor that not only has a high resolution but also great image fidelity and color reproduction. Well, if you’re in the Apple ecosystem, then one of your best options is probably going to be the Apple Studio Display. Not only is it a high-end display, but it pairs well with both the Apple MacBook Pro and the Apple MacBook Air, so it will integrate really well into any workflows you have as a creative pro. While there aren’t any deals…