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The third T20 international between England and Pakistan at Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain on Tuesday. Umpires decided after a pitch inspection that no play was possible, leaving England 1-0 up in the four-match series after the opening game in Leeds was also washed out without any action. The final match before the teams depart on Friday for the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies is scheduled for The Oval on Thursday, with some rain also forecast in London. England, who won the second match at Edgbaston…
LG has added to its growing Tone Free wireless earbuds line with the new T80 earbuds, which boast an upgraded design and Dolby Atmos support with Dolby Head Tracking. Plus, LG is throwing in a free portable Bluetooth speaker for a limited time. The LG Tone Free 180 true wireless earbuds, available for $199, offer “vibrant bass and enhanced mid- and high-range frequencies,” according to the company. Crafted with a reinforced graphene speaker driver that LG says helps reduce vibrations to improve sound, they are compatible with Dolby Atmos content played through a wirelessly connected device. They also feature Dolby…
A surge of attacks on ships travelling the waters of the Red Sea is forcing shippers to reroute their vessels, sending them on longer journeys that drive up their carbon dioxide emissions. For companies struggling to account for – and lower – the climate-warming emissions associated with their businesses, these rerouted journeys add to the challenge. Many companies had already revamped their supply chains as they navigated Covid-19 disruptions, extreme weather risks, trade protectionism that forced them to change suppliers, and rising freight costs. “Whether it’s the Red Sea, or the war in Ukraine or Covid or Brexit before that,…
Close to 200 businessman committed to advancing cutting-edge financial game plans, industry trends and contemporary data governance will convene in Dubai on Wednesday to brainstorm and share knowledge at the New Age Finance and Accounting Summit, organised by Khaleej Times. While the topics will by all-encompassing the key focus will be on optimising the most up to date best practices in driving organizational success to higher levels in the future. Among the elite gathering who will make their way to the Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai will be over 25 influential speakers, 150 plus attendees and 20 devoted event sponsors. The…
On a sunny morning at the main cricket oval in Kampala, members of the Ugandan national men’s team are being put through their paces by their new head coach. The Cricket Cranes — clad in their vivid red kit — are training hard for their first ever Twenty20 World Cup, a “dream come true” in a nation where cricket is overshadowed by football as the most popular sport. But they have a tough road ahead in the tournament, which is being jointly hosted by the United States and West Indies and runs from June 2 to June 29. Among their…
The Sims 4 has been delighting players since way back in 2014, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Whether you opt to just play the game’s base free version or purchase any of its myriad of expansions, there’s so much to do and see (and so many laughs to be had) that it’s plainly obvious how it’s lasted this long. However, a lot has changed in the multiplayer world in the past decade since The Sims 4 landed, and shared experiences in cozy life simulation games are the new norm now. If you’re curious whether The Sims 4…
South Africa on Tuesday condemned as “deplorable” an Israeli strike on Gaza’s southern city of Rafah that killed dozens in a displaced persons camp. The attack, which Palestinian officials said killed 45 people, triggered global outrage and an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. “The South African Government joins the international community in condemning the deplorable and brutal attacks on innocent civilians after Israeli forces bombed a tent camp housing displaced Palestinians,” the foreign ministry said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. It noted that the strike came two days after the…
Adherence to strong data practices is critical By Nick Athanasi, David Beck and Abi-Gail Marshman As global financial systems become increasingly interconnected, it becomes even more vital to build robust preparedness programs and leverage full-scale compliance technology to guard against and investigate financial crimes. The UAE, which has rapidly progressed to become a financial nerve-centre and a hub for global investors, is at the forefront of efforts to guard against, prosecute and investigate financial crime – a highly complex process that seeks to find level with stringent international benchmarks. Given the UAE’s status as a global force, along with the…
Casper Ruud and Aryna Sabalenka shone brightly on a cold, rainy day at the French Open on Tuesday as they moved into the second round with dominant victories but spectators at Roland Garros were largely starved of action with a long evening looming. With the weather preventing any chance of play on the outer courts before 4 pm local time, the proceedings were limited to the two main showcourts – Philippe Chatrier and Suzanne Lenglen – both of which have retractable roofs. Twice runner-up Ruud swept aside Brazilian qualifier Felipe Alves 6-3 6-4 6-3 in a renewed bid for a…
Despite its name, the Morel Audio Biggie wireless speaker is a very portable Bluetooth speaker. You can easily carry the portable, battery-operated speaker around from room to room or while out and about thanks to the built-in leather-like handle. Measuring just 7 inches tall by 7 inches wide and looking to be about 3.5 inches or so in depth, the 5.7-pound Biggie boasts advanced digital signal processing (DSP) technology that optimizes sound quality. It includes a two-way bass reflex system with 60-watt Class D amplifiers; a custom-made 4-inch, 45-watt woofer; and Morel’s own 25mm, 15W soft dome tweeter. So expect…