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A Pakistani court on Wednesday postponed a ruling on an appeal by former prime minister Imran Khan and his third wife against their conviction for unlawful marriage, their lawyer said. Khan and his wife Bushra Khan, also known as Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to seven years in jail, just before a national election on Feb. 8, after being found to have broken Islamic law by failing to leave the requisite interval after Bibi’s divorce. The delay was due to the judge recusing himself after being accused of bias by Bibi’s former husband, Khawar Maneka, the lawyer, Naeem Panjutha, said. The…
The Middle East & Africa is the only region to outperform despite declines in the consumer tech and durables sector across regions after saturation, studies show. The Middle East & Africa saw strong growth, but with different trends within this region. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are delivering strong performance due to a positive consumer mood, according to data from GfK, a global market research company. Globally, the consumer tech and durables sector saw sales revenue of $813 billion last year, which is 2.9 per cent down on 2022. “This year, brands and marketers could receive a boost from a…
Actor Glen Powell shared his thoughts on playing the role of Batman. The Anyone but You star would love to reprise DC’s Batman, reported Deadline Powell gained wider recognition for his supporting role in the action film Top Gun: Maverick and his leading role in Anyone but You. The actor shared that he is not interested in playing superhero role unless it is a Batman. “I was always a Batman guy. I would have a wild take on Batman,” he said. Powell added that his version would be reminiscent of Michael Keaton from Tim Burton’s Batman rather than Matt Reaves’.…
Stefanos Tsitsipas said being in a relationship with a fellow professional tennis player was a breath of fresh air with the Greek world number nine and his Spanish partner Paula Badosa arriving at the French Open having rekindled their romance. Badosa and Tsitsipas first made their relationship official on social media last year at Roland Garros and were often seen at each other’s matches in the rest of the season, while also posting pictures on their joint Instagram account. Having split earlier this year, the duo got back together ahead of the Paris major and Tsitsipas said on Wednesday after…
Battery life on the Galaxy Z Flip series has always been subpar. In fact, we dinged the Galaxy Z Flip 5 for its mediocre battery life in our review, saying: “If I take the Flip 5 off the charger at 7 a.m., it’s not uncommon to have less than 10% battery by 9 p.m. that evening.” We said similar about the Z Flip 4 and Z Flip 3, which could only last one day at best and not really a full day at that. It seems Samsung is finally taking this to heart and it’s planning on bumping up the…
A top Israeli security official said Wednesday the war against Hamas in Gaza could go on until the year’s end to achieve the aim of destroying the militant group. “We may have another seven months of fighting to consolidate our success and achieve what we have defined as the destruction of Hamas’s power and military capabilities,” National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said. “Victory for us means destroying Hamas’s military capabilities, bringing back all the hostages and ensuring that at the end of the war there are no more threats from Gaza,” he said. “In other words no more Iranian-funded armies…
In 2023, ADFD played a key role in a UAE-led initiative worth Dh16.5 billion The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), over the past four decades, has invested Dh35.3 billion in sustainable development projects across 42 African countries. As a strategic partner, ADFD provided essential support to help these nations achieve their developmental goals. In 2023, ADFD played a key role in a UAE-led initiative worth Dh16.5 billion ($4.5 billion) to enhance Africa’s clean energy infrastructure. This initiative, supported by both public and private sectors, was forged in collaboration with the Africa50 fund, a pan-African investment platform that was established…
On Sunday, June 9, Dubai Opera Studio will be the stage for a distinguished classical music concert featuring acclaimed Austrian violinist Johanna Pichlmair accompanied by German pianist Miao Huang. This event is part of the VIP Classical initiative organised by SAMIT Event Group, under the patronage of the Embassy of Austria in the United Arab Emirates. Pichlmair, celebrated for her numerous awards including the 1st prize at the Ysaye International Music Competition in Liège and the 2nd prize at the Montreal International Violin Competition, has captivated audiences across Europe, Canada, and the United States. Her performances at notable festivals such…
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman will gamble on the fitness of key midfielder Frenkie de Jong and forward Memphis Depay after including the duo in his final 26-man selection for the European Championship in Germany on Wednesday. Both have been struggling with injuries of late but with Uefa having extended squad sizes from 23 to 26 players for the June 14-July 14 finals, it is a risk worth taking for Koeman as he seeks to win a first continental title for the side since 1988, a tournament he played in. “Frenkie will report for the team on Saturday, but things are…
Consistently the home of great TV deals, Best Buy has the Samsung 85-inch QN85C Neo QLED TV for $1,800 instead of $2,300. A hefty $500 discount, this is the ideal time to upgrade to a huge TV with fantastic image quality. The $500 saving is unlikely to stick around for long so if you’ve been waiting to buy a new TV, here’s a quick overview of what to expect before you tap that all-important buy button. Why you should buy the Samsung 85-inch QN85C Neo QLED TV Samsung is one of the best TV brands out there and a surefire…