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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday (May 18) announced in a social media post, changes to the timings for truck movement on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The adjustment of timing applies to a section of the road extending from Ras Al Khor Road to Sharjah in both directions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The new schedule restricts truck movement in the morning from 6.30am to 8.30am, and in two periods in the afternoon — the first from 1pm to 3pm, and from 5.30pm to 8pm. The drivers are advised…
Indian actor Chandrakanth, best known for working in daily soaps in Telugu, passed away on Friday. He allegedly died by suicide at his residence in the state of Telangana. His death comes a few days after his co-star and close friend Pavithra Jayaram got killed in a car accident. The actor had been depressed for the past couple of days, Chandrakanth’s father told the police. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Chandrakanth had been mourning Pavithra’s loss. He had written emotional tributes for his Trinayani co-star, and his last post on Instagram was…
“I have never ever in my golfing career seen anything like it,” said renowned golf coach Peter Cowen about the shocking incidents ahead of day two’s play in the USPGA Championship at Valhalla, Louisville, Kentucky on Friday. “The scenes early in the day was obviously chaotic and all our thoughts go to the individual who so sadly lost his life in the separate incident,” said Cowen The man in the news, Scottie Scheffler, who in an unrelated incident was arrested for violating traffic protocols and then released by the police, fired a remarkable second-round five under par 66 to be…
We’re finally getting an undisputed heavyweight champion. Boxing fans have been waiting 25 years for this to happen. Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs), the lineal champion and WBC and The Ring belt holder, fights Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs), who holds the IBF, IBO, WBA and WBO belts. It took years for this fight to manifest, and it was delayed multiple times, but on Saturday the fighters will finally take the ring and decide who is the undisputed king. Here’s how to watch boxing this weekend. When is Fury vs Usyk? The broadcast of the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk…
Today is the perfect time to enjoy cultural experiences with family and friends in the UAE: Entry is free to several museums in the country. Marking International Museum Day, some of the UAE’s major cultural attractions are opening their doors to all, without tickets. The iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island are welcoming visitors free of charge until 8.30pm. Visitors will only be required to show their Emirates ID at the ticket desk for free admission, or they can save time by pre-booking on the museum website. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
It wasn’t quite a 62 like he fired the day before, but Xander Schauffele was happy with another solid round at the PGA Championship on Friday at a rainy and soggy Valhalla Golf Club. Schauffele had four birdies and a bogey for a 3-under-par 68 and a one-shot lead at 12-under 130 after two rounds. His 62 on Thursday set a new course and PGA Championship record. Widely considered the best player to have never won a major championship, Schauffele is halfway home. “Hey, guys, it’s just been two rounds,” he said with a wide smile. “It’s just 36 holes.…
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk is finally here. This fight has been brewing since Usyk took Anthony Joshua’s belts in 2021, but rematches, injuries, and money talks have delayed the fight for years. But it’s officially here, and if you aren’t sufficiently hyped up, let’s break down why this is so important. The winner of this fight will be the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis won the title from Evander Holyfield in 1999. Lewis was stripped of one of his belts after declining a mandatory fight, and no one has collected them all since. A big part of…
Question: How do you know if you are a job hunter being ghosted? Answer: Ever zipped off a job application only to be met with… the Great Void? You’re not alone. The eerie silence post-application is becoming the modern-day Bermuda Triangle for job-seekers. Let’s dive into the ‘why’ before we send out an SOS. Picture a scene: A recruiter’s inbox is like a concert crowd, where every fan — or applicant — is waving their hands (or CVs) frantically to get noticed. The sheer volume is staggering. The truth? Not everyone will get a backstage pass. Especially if their CV…
Munich’s airport was briefly closed early on Saturday after climate activists breached the grounds and glued themselves to a runway, a spokesperson said. One of two runways is now open but there will be delays, the spokesperson said. The breach occurred during one of the busiest travel periods for the airport in southern Germany. A series of posts on X by the climate activists Last Generation show members on what appears to be a runway or tarmac with protest signs. “A total of six people are sitting in two groups on different locations of the Munich airport,” the post reads.
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…