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Russia said on Sunday it had captured four more villages in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, as thousands of residents were evacuated from the offensive in an area where Russian troops had been pushed back in 2022. President Volodymyr Zelensky said that “fierce fighting” was under way and governor Oleg Synegubov said “all areas” of the regional border with Russia were now “under enemy fire almost around the clock”. Across the border in the Russian city of Belgorod, emergency services said eight people were killed when a residential building was hit by a Ukrainian missile after it was intercepted by air defences.…
The sun has been unusually active this week, leading to stunning views of auroras across Europe and parts of the U.S. this weekend. On Friday, May 10, Earth was hit by the strongest solar storm in 20 years, and the activity has created light shows in the sky for many people who wouldn’t normally see them. The sun is becoming more tempestuous as it ramps up to solar maximum, the point in its 11-year cycle when the sun is most active. When the sun lets out a huge burst of energy called a solar flare or a slower burst called…
The combined capital and reserves of banks operating in the UAE surpassed the Dh500 billion mark at the end of February 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The aggregate capital and reserves of UAE-based banks increased by around Dh63 billion or 14.4 per cent year on year (YoY), reaching Dh501.5 billion at the end of February 2024, compared to around Dh438.5 billion in February 2023. Monthly, it grew 0.95 per cent compared to Dh496.8 billion in January 2024, an increase of approximately Dh4.7 billion. National banks accounted for around 86.5 per cent…
The Professional Fighters League (PFL), one of the fastest-growing and most innovative mixed martial arts sports leagues in the world, kicked off the historic inaugural season of PFL MENA at The Green Halls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday. Athletes in the Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions took centre stage to secure their spots in the PFL MENA Playoffs. In the main event, Abdullah Al-Qahtani put on a show for his hometown fans as he battered Yazeed Hasanain of Jordan en route to a verbal submission win, earning himself a spot in the Featherweight semi-finals. In the co-main event, Iraq’s Ali…
Over the years, Google has made many attempts at pushing VR and AR ahead, whether it was Google Cardboard, Google Glass, or Google Daydream. All were failed projects, ultimately. But with the introduction of the Vision Pro and Meta’s recent announcements, there’s never been so much interest in extended reality (XR) headsets and AR glasses. And with the Google I/O developer conference coming this week, there are rumors that Google may make another venture into this technology. Google’s in the game Apple’s launch of the Vision Pro doesn’t necessarily demand a response from Google. It’s a relatively niche device given…
Two environmental activists in their eighties have been charged with criminal damage after glueing themselves to a glass case containing the historic Magna Carta document at the British Library in central London, police said on Saturday. Anglican priest Sue Parfitt, 82, and retired teacher Judy Bruce, 85, held up a sign saying “The government is breaking the law” after attaching themselves to the display case on Friday, according to Just Stop Oil. London’s Metropolitan police said two women had been charged with criminal damage and released on bail. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Dubai developer Binghatti has acquired a state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility in Dubai. “The newly acquired steel factory marks a significant milestone in Binghatti’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the real estate industry,” the company said in a statement. The facility will serve as the primary hub for Binghatti’s in-house team of designers, architects, and manufacturing experts to transform architectural design into top-tier hyper-towers. Design structures including elements of the iconic crowns featured atop of Binghatti’s latest mega projects Burj Binghatti Jacob&Co Residences as well as Mercedes Benz Places | Binghatti are expected to be manufactured in the facility. Binghatti’s…
Arsenal kept their Premier League title dreams alive by ending an Old Trafford hoodoo to grind out a 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday to move back top of the table. Leandro Trossard scored the only goal on 20 minutes as Arsenal won for just the second time in 17 games away at United to go a point clear at the summit. Manchester City still have the destiny of the title in their own hands as the defending champions have two matches left to Arsenal’s one. However, the Gunners kept the pressure on Pep Guardiola’s men ahead of their…
We are quickly approaching Google I/O 2024, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 14, in Mountain View, California. The keynote address will be available for live-streaming, meaning you can watch it from the comfort of your own home. But what time does I/O begin? What are we expecting? Here’s what you need to know! How to watch Google I/O 2024 You can watch the Google I/O 2024 keynote on the official website or on YouTube. A live stream with American Sign Language interpretation will also be available. Alternatively, you can tap/click the YouTube video player above and…
With some delicious dishes for just Dh10 and a unique chef’s menus for affordable prices, UAE residents raced to make the most of the last weekend of the Dubai Food Festival (DFF). For 13-year-old student Aydin Gayaz, the DFF was a time he got to visit a restaurant that has been on his must-visit list for a while. “I went with my family to Konjiki,” he said. “My mother had been once and when she described the food, I thought I would enjoy it. And I was right. It was a real treat to eat there.” The favourite dish of…