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Publishers want to get as many eyes on its games as possible for launch, which is where the power of Twitch drops comes into play. The First Descendant is releasing on July 2, and by watching specific streamers playing the game, you can unlock some exclusive rewards. To our knowledge, these will only be available through these Twitch drops, so you only have a limited time to collect them all. You are probably eager to get into the game and start playing it yourself, but let’s quickly go over how to redeem these rewards and what they are. How to redeem…

Do you know where your seafood comes from? Tracing the route and knowing details about how, when, and where your fish was caught and processed thereafter is important, says an Emirati entrepreneur, fondly called the ‘Turtle Sheikh’. “The precursor to sustainability is traceability because you can’t improve what you can’t measure,” said Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, the co-founder and chief impact officer of Seafood Souq – a digital ecosystem for global seafood trade and traceability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In an interview with Khaleej Times, Sheikh Fahim highlighted the need for…

UniCredit said on Monday it was challenging the terms set by the ECB for the Italian bank to cut its exposure to Russia, and seeking a ruling from the EU’s General Court, as well as a freezing of the request in the meantime. Euro zone banks still involved with Russia more than two years after Moscow invaded Ukraine have come under growing pressure in recent weeks from the bloc’s supervisors, as well as U.S. authorities, over their ties to the country. A complex regulatory backdrop, involving Western sanctions against Moscow and local laws in Russia where the Italian group runs…

Activist investors mounted campaigns at a record number of companies globally during the first six months of 2024 but have been less successful in breaking into boardrooms as companies fought back effectively, data from Barclays shows. Recent notable examples include Elliott Investment Management’s targeting of Southwest Airlines, while Starboard Value is taking on design software maker Autodesk and Jana Partners is pushing for changes at silicon carbide maker Wolfspeed. The surge in activity may lead to more costly battles between activist shareholders and management over leadership changes, spin-offs and outright sales in the coming months, bankers, lawyers and investors said.…

Rakhesh Brahmanandan, renowned musician and actor from India, finds a second home in Dubai, a city where his artistic journey has flourished since his debut in 2007. Hailing from a lineage of music maestros, including his father and guru K P Brahmanandan, Rakhesh made his debut as a playback singer in Jayaraj’s Malayalam film Anachandam (2006). Known for his soulful renditions, he has collaborated with music composers such as V. Dakshinamoorthy, Ilayaraja, and Raveendran, amassing credits for over 200 songs across five languages. Beyond music, Rakhesh has embraced acting, debuting in the Tamil film FIR (2022), and excelled as a…

Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay became the first Black African rider to win a stage on the Tour de France when he prevailed in a reduced bunch sprint at the end of the third stage on Monday. Girmay, who was already the first Black African to win a grand tour stage at the 2022 Giro d’Italia, timed his effort to perfection to beat Colombian Fernando Gaviria and Belgian Arnaud de Lie, second and third respectively. Richard Carapaz took the overall lead, becoming the first rider from Ecuador to wear the yellow jersey, which he snatched from the shoulders of Tadej Pogacar on…

AMD’s Ryzen 9000 processors are right around the corner, set to launch this month — and we just got our first hint about how much they might cost. An early preorder from a Slovenian retailer revealed the pricing for all four Zen 5 desktop chips. On the whole, it’s good news. AMD appears to be doing something that hardly ever happens by keeping the prices lower than they were at the launch of Zen 4. However, that doesn’t mean that buying the new processors will save you money. The preorders at Funtech, a Slovenian retailer, are now open, and this…

Amazon has become the first company to sidestep a global standard for verifying carbon offsets that was developed by a non-profit funded largely by the U.S. technology conglomerate’s founder and executive chair, Jeff Bezos. Amazon is backing the development of a new standard that could allow the online retailer and cloud-computing provider to overcome a dearth of supply for quality-labeled offsets, enabling it to meet its target of cutting its greenhouse-gas emissions to zero on a net basis by 2040. Critics worry that the move could lead to market confusion and a compromise in the standards of carbon offsets. Companies…

Season 1 of Ubisoft’s new multiplayer shooter and Call of Duty competitor XDefiant begins tomorrow, so Ubisoft heavily detailed what players can expect from it in a new video. For each season of XDefiant, Ubisoft will post an XDebrief video giving players an overview of what to expect from upcoming seasons of content. After an opening trailer, the XDebrief begins by delving into GSK, the new faction coming to XDefiant as part of its first season. This faction is based on Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft’s other popular competitive shooter, and has a defensive gameplay focus. They can deploy shock wire around…

Residents and visitors are invited to join ‘The Great Summer Escape’ competition by Expo City Dubai for a chance to win a summer holiday of a lifetime. ‘The Great Summer Escape’ competition runs from July 1 to August 15, 2024, and those who join the competition will have a chance to win one of three dream family vacations to the mentioned locations: Switzerland, Germany, and FranceSouth AfricaSingapore and Bali Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. First prize Whoever wins the first prize, ‘The Explorer’, will have an all-inclusive package including flights, accommodation, and…