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Two astronauts will soon be embarking on NASA’s first spacewalk of 2024 at the International Space Station (ISS). Americans Tracy C. Dyson and Matt Dominick will conduct some maintenance work and also swab exterior surfaces on the station’s Destiny and Quest modules for analysis that should determine whether microorganisms released through station vents can survive the external, and very hostile, microgravity environment. The findings will help scientists evaluate the possibility of life being found in other off-Earth locations, and help confirm whether any life found on somewhere like Mars is really from there or was actually brought on a mission…
While the majority of UAE companies (63 per cent) are still planning to increase their headcount in the next 12 months, some will delay hiring or even freeze new recruitment, according to a study released on Thursday. Recruitment consultancy Robert Half said the global economic picture — with multiple elections scheduled and unstable inflation — is one of the most significant challenges for UAE business performance and is causing many to delay hiring activity. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The survey was conducted among 100 senior business decision-makers in the UAE. One-third…
India captain Rohit Sharma admitted it was a “big relief” for his highly-fancied team to reach the T20 World Cup second round after a seven-wicket win over the United States on Wednesday. India made it three wins from three Group A games and join Australia and South Africa in the Super Eights stage. After starting their campaign with a comfortable eight-wicket mauling of Ireland, Rohit’s men then successfully defended a modest 119 to defeat bitter rivals Pakistan by six runs. On Wednesday, back at the tricky and low-scoring Nassau County International Cricket Stadium pitch, India were set a 111-run target…
Global oil demand will peak by 2029 and begin to contract the following year while the US and other non-Opec countries add to supply, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, resulting in a major surplus this decade. The IEA, which advises industrialised countries, moved forward the date for peak oil demand after having said in October that it would occur by 2030. Its view contrasts with the outlook of oil producer group the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), which sees demand rising long after 2029 in part due to a slower shift to cleaner fuels and has…
Sherfane Rutherford rescued the West Indies with the bat and their bowlers contained New Zealand to complete a 13-run victory in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup in Trinidad on Wednesday. Rutherford’s unbeaten 68 off 39 balls (two fours, six sixes) lifted the home side from the depths of 30 for five in the seventh over to a competitive 149 for nine after they were put in by Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson. Thrashed in their opening match by Afghanistan and therefore in a virtual must-win situation, the Black Caps never developed any momentum in the chase…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
For Indian national Muteeullah Qureshi, it has been a childhood dream to perform Haj with his mother. This year, after trying for more than five years, he is finally living his dream. “When my mother saw the Kaabah, she started weeping,” he said, speaking to Khaleej Times from Makkah. “All those years of yearning and praying became fruitful this year and I couldn’t be more thankful for it.” Qureshi is one of the millions of Muslims all over the world who travelled to Makkah to perform the Islamic pilgrimage of Haj. One of the five pillars of Islam, the ritual…
Kshitij Kant, a recent graduate of Dubai International Academy, has overcome the odds of an extremely competitive admissions cycle to gain admission to Stanford University — among the most elite academic institutions in the world. His path to this esteemed university is not only evidence of his exceptional academic achievement but also a reflection of his multifaceted extracurricular pursuits, steadfast commitment to social justice, and the priceless assistance of his mentors. But what really distinguishes Kshitij is his special fusion of academic curiosity and activistic zeal. The non-profit organisation Kshitij founded and leads to this day, The Caspian Group, is…
Employees calling in sick due to smoking-related illnesses is a serious source of concern, medical professionals have said. UAE-based doctors highlighted that they have written up to seven sick notes in a single day for patients who developed health complications due to their smoking habit. The healthcare experts were talking to Khaleej Times as the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) called on employers to make workplaces tobacco-free. Dr Jamsheer Kabeer, specialist Pulmonology and clinical lecturer, Thumbay University Hospital, said smokers tend to take more sick leaves. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
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…