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President Sheikh Mohamed has sent a cable of congratulations to King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the occasion of the Accession to the Throne Day. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channel Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages of congratulations to King Abdullah.
It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in northwestern France. To the sounds of “I will always love you”, “Ave Maria” and bagpipes, Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin said “I do” in the town of Carentan-les-Marais at a ceremony attended by dozens of guests, some wearing military uniforms. To top off an extraordinary day, the newly wedded couple then attended the state banquet at the Elysee Palace in Paris…
The US Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged this week, but could pare back the number of cuts it has pencilled in for this year, as policymakers digest a mixed bag of economic data. Stalled progress against inflation and a robust labour market have pushed many analysts to predict that the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will not cut interest rates from their current 23-year high before September at the earliest. A September start to cuts would likely increase the gap between the Fed and the European Central Bank (ECB), which began easing monetary policy rates…
Taylor Swift has come out in support of fellow musician Lady Gaga after the latter posted a TikTok video refuting pregnancy rumours. According to Instagram account @commentsbycelebs, Swift addressed the rumours, saying, “Can we all agree that its invasive & irresponsible to comment on a woman’s body. Gaga doesn’t owe anyone an explanation and neither does any woman.” As per The Hollywood Reporter, on Monday, Gaga took to TikTok to shut down the rumours while making a cheeky reference to Swift’s song Down Bad off her newly-released album, The Tortured Poets Department. She posted the 10-second video with the “I…
Declan Rice says “there is work to be done” if England are to go far at Euro 2024 after a shock defeat to lowly Iceland in their final game before the tournament starts. What was supposed to be a relatively straightforward friendly instead ended in an alarming 1-0 loss to a nation ranked 72nd in the world, who will not be in Germany. Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson gave Iceland a shock early lead at Wembley and Gareth Southgate’s lacklustre England could not find a response. Swathes of supporters left before full-time, with some of those still at the stadium jeering the…
The latest RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, Avowed, showed up at the Xbox Games Showcase with a new trailer but without a release date. After a showing at the Developer Direct earlier in the year, Avowed hit the Xbox Games Showcase stage to show off a new trailer highlighting the story of the Living Lands, but not when players can expect to visit them. Your character is tasked by the Emperor to find the source of what is called the “Dream Scourge” and find a way to resolve it. Of course, things don’t seem to be as black-and-white as that, and…
A bomb blast targeting a military truck killed seven soldiers on Sunday in northwestern Pakistan along the border with Afghanistan, the army said. The incident took place in the Lakki Marwat district which is on the edge of a lawless tribal region divided on both sides of the border. The improvised explosive device exploded near the military vehicle, killing seven soldiers including an officer, the army said in a statement. “The perpetrators of this heinous act will be brought to justice,” it said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. The tribal region has long been a safe haven for…
Binghatti, a leading Dubai-based developer has entered in a strategic partnership with Dubai Land Department (DLD) to enhance the role of UAE nationals in the real estate market. The agreement was signed by DLD Director General Marwan Bin Ghalita and Binghatti Chairman Muhammad BinGhatti. This partnership supports the Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme launched by DLD last March. The programme aims to integrate public and private sector efforts and encourage Emirati agents and investors to participate in real estate transactions, thereby strengthening one of Dubai’s key economic sectors. As part of this initiative, Binghatti is offering exclusive discounts and flexible…
Hollywood actors Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson will be co-stars in the upcoming detective comedy Three Bags Full. The film, which boasts an ensemble cast, is being produced by Amazon MGM and promises to be a hilarious addition to the world of cinema, reported The Hollywood Reporter. Joining Jackman and Thompson are Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, and Hong Chau. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Three Bags Full tells the story of a shepherd (played by Hugh Jackman) who meets an untimely demise under mysterious circumstances. Left behind is his loyal flock of sheep, who embark on a mission…
India and Pakistan cricket fans gathered in New York in their thousands on Sunday for the T20 World Cup clash between the two nations bringing a flavour of the sub-continent to unfamiliar terrain for the sport. The 34,000 seat temporary Nassau County Cricket Stadium built in Eisenhower Park, in East Meadow on Long Island, was a sell out with fans travelling from far and wide for the game. The USA is co-hosting the T20 World Cup with the West Indies with Lauderhill in South Florida and Dallas, also hosting games. This fixture is the marquee game of the group stage…