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The UAE condemned the coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in a statement on Tuesday (May 21). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed the importance of maintaining stability and security in the country. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The ministry highlighted that it supports the sovereignty and unity of Democratic Republic of the Congo. The UAE shares deep-rooted ties with the Central African country, noting that its support is within the framework of constitutional institutions and the rule of law, to achieve the hopes and aspirations of its…
Australian actor Cate Blanchett, goodwill ambassador for the UN agency for refugees, on Monday urged the film industry to take a leap and include their “incredible” stories. “People who are displaced have a voice, they have a story,” said the Oscar-winning actor at a talk at the Cannes Film Festival. “Their stories are so incredible and inspiring.” Blanchett, who has met refugees as a UNHCR envoy since 2016, said 114 million people had been displaced around the world by violence and war. “I’m always bewildered as to why more films don’t speak directly or obliquely to this,” she said. “The…
The women’s tennis tour (WTA) on Monday announced “a multi-year partnership” with the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund (PIF), emulating a deal made by the men’s tour (ATP) in February. The WTA said in a statement that it shared with PIF an “ambition to grow women’s professional tennis and inspire more women and girls around the world to take up the game.” “We look forward to sharing the journey of our talented players across the season, as we continue to grow the sport, creating more fans of tennis and inspiring more young people to take up the game,” said Marina…
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 MSRP $50.00 “Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is a visual stunner for Xbox even if its gameplay isn’t too creative.” Pros Well-written narrative Stunning visuals Industry-leading sound design Excellent performances Intuitive photo mode Cons Derivative gameplay Runs at 30 fps on console If Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was about accepting trauma, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is about learning to live with it. Senua, Hellblade’s tortured hero, goes through a lot in her sequel. She winds up shipwrecked, faces off against overwhelming giants, constantly experiences the grisly deaths of people around her, sees the return of the darkness represented by…
Dubai can get busy, especially during peak hours. On Fridays, mosques can get packed, making parking difficult for those who are there to pray and pay their respects. It’s a good thing that imams and muezzins in the emirate can apply to reserve a parking space at mosques. Here’s how: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Required documents Before you apply for a reservation permit, make sure your requirements are ready. You need to prepare: A letter from the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities (DIACA) or from the mosque owner or…
The police detained the Father of the minor accused in the Pune car accident case on Tuesday morning, said police officials. The father of the minor was identified as Vishal Agarwal. According to the Commissioner of Police, Pune, Amitesh Kumar, father of the minor accused, has been detained from the Sambhajinagar area of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra this morning. In the early hours of Sunday, two individuals, including a young woman, lost their lives after a Porsche collided with their motorcycle near Kalyani Nagar in Pune, said police officials. On Monday, the Pune Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar said that…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has suggested he will stay at the Premier League club following the departure of manager Juergen Klopp, the Egypt international said late on Monday. With Klopp’s exit after nearly nine years at the helm and Feyenoord coach Arne Slot officially confirmed as his successor, uncertainties regarding Salah’s future at Liverpool had grown, with his contract expiring in June 2025. The 31-year-old has been linked with a move to the Saudi Arabian league during the close season. Liverpool’s top scorer this season appeared somewhat out of form, especially towards the end of the campaign when their title…
Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…
France declared its support late Monday for the independence of the International Criminal Court, whose prosecutor has asked for arrest warrants for leaders from Israel, including Benjamin Netanyahu, and Hamas. “France supports the International Criminal Court, its independence, and the fight against impunity in all situations,” its foreign ministry said in a statement. The ministry “condemned the anti-Semitic massacres perpetrated by Hamas” during the group’s attack on Israel on October 7, which was “accompanied by acts of torture and sexual violence”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The ministry also said it had…
Copilot+ PCs represent a new era for Windows. Microsoft’s implementation of AI is key to these new devices, of course, but so is the transition to ARM. Although Copilot+ isn’t limited to Qualcomm’s ARM chips, right now they have exclusivity because of the required 40 Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS) performance of the neutral processing unit (NPU) in these devices. That means these new laptops are thin, powerful, and have fantastic battery life — a fantastic antidote to the MacBook Air. Though we haven’t reviewed any in-depth yet, here are our favorites from among the ones we’ve seen in person…