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Unforeseen medical bills can often weigh heavy on your monthly budget, creating financial strain and stress. These surprise expenses, stemming from out-of-network charges or urgent procedures, can disrupt even the most carefully planned finances. The UAE’s health ministry has launched an ‘easy payment initiative’, which allows people using their facilities to pay for the services in instalments through credit cards. The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) joined hands with eight local banks to provide the payment plan. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Cardholders can apply for the easy payment plan directly…

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…

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi condemned on Saturday Israeli occupation’s attempts to demoralise efforts exerted by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), by designating it as a terrorist organisation. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “The Israeli occupation is obligated to ease the work of UNRWA workers according to International and humanitarian resolutions,” he said in a statement, carried by KUNA. Al-Budaiwi affirmed that the international community must support UNRWA and its work, and end illegal practices committed by…

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.…

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a warning to motorists regarding poor visibility caused by fog formation on Sunday morning (June 2). The weather department sent out a red alert, notifying residents of a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop even further at times until 8.30 in the morning. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In a social media post, Abu Dhabi Police cautioned motorists against poor visibility on internal and external roads in the emirate. The authorities advised motorists to reduce speed and follow safety traffic guidelines. The met has…

The New York Times appeared at CES 2023 alongside Delta to confirm that the publication’s game lineup is part of the upcoming Delta Exclusives Hub. Delta Air Lines passengers will soon be able to play Wordle, Spelling Bee, and more during flights via the airline’s free Wi-Fi.Currently, those flying on a Delta flight only get free access to iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. Starting on February 1, though, Delta Air Lines plans to offer free Wi-Fi on its flights to Delta SkyMiles members, and lots of content will be accessible from a new landing page called the Delta Exclusives Hub.When…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance is projected to win a majority in the general election that concluded on Saturday, an exit poll summary by the NDTV news channel said. The summary of two exit polls projected the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) could win more than 350 seats in the 543-member lower house of parliament, where 272 is needed for a simple majority. The NDA won 353 in the 2019 election. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The opposition INDIA alliance led by the Congress party was projected to…

Demand for mental health services in the UAE is growing as residents are becoming more aware to seek assistance for anxiety, depression and stress. “There is also a growing interest in preventive care, with more people going to therapy and counselling to maintain their overall well-being,” said Dr Adnan Ahmadiazad, specialist psychiatrist at Thumbay University Hospital. He noted that “more people are becoming aware of and accepting mental health issues, leading to a higher demand for mental health services. Many individuals are seeking professional help for anxiety, depression, and stress.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…

Borussia Dortmund enter today’s Champions League final with a chance to become just the eighth club with multiple titles since 1990. The only thing standing in their way? Real Madrid, the most successful outfit in Champions League history–winners of 14 titles overall and five in the last decade alone. It’s a fascinating contrast in what is undoubtedly one of the biggest single-game events in all of sports. Madrid, the historical powerhouse who ran away with another La Liga title this year, up against Dortmund, the fiery underdogs who stumbled to fifth in Bundesliga. It’s no surprise that Carlo Ancelotti’s squad…

Egypt will host Israeli and US officials on Sunday to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing, a vital conduit for aid into the besieged Gaza Strip, Egyptian state-linked media said. Al Qahera News, which has links to Egyptian intelligence, quoted on Saturday a unidentified senior official as saying Cairo was demanding “a total Israeli withdrawal” from the terminal on Gaza’s southern border with Egypt. “An Egyptian-American-Israeli meeting is scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday) in Cairo to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing”, the official said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…