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Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo claimed the biggest win of his career when he beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-3 in the third round of the Italian Open in a match that lasted just 67 minutes on Sunday, two days after the Serbian was hit on the head by a water bottle. Djokovic has won the tournament six times, with his last title coming in 2022, but Tabilo broke the top seed four times on Centre Court while not conceding a single break point. Djokovic looked far from his best and the 36-year-old blamed Friday’s “unfortunate” incident where he was…
May is a big month for sci-fi on Netflix thanks to the arrival of Atlas, Brad Peyton’s first directed film since 2018’s Rampage. The sci-fi action thriller stars Jennifer Lopez as Atlas Shepherd, an intelligent data analyst forced to make an uneasy alliance with AI to save humanity. Besides Lopez, Atlas’ ensemble includes Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, and Mark Strong. Atlas comes to Netflix on May 24. Until then, many sci-fi films are in the streamer’s library, from thrillers and anime to action and dystopian. Below are five sci-fi movies available to stream this month, including the sequel to an original…
The Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region Police arrested two residents for publishing fake and misleading Hajj campaign advertisements that featured deceptive information about providing accommodation for pilgrims. The Directorate of Public Security of Saudi Arabia called on citizens and residents to avoid responding to fake social media advertisements. These may include fraudulent information about services such as “performing Haj on behalf of others, securing and distributing sacrifices for the guests of God, selling Haj bracelets, and providing means of transportation”, the authority said in a post on X. According to a statement by the directorate, ‘The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project For…
Andalusia Courtyard, a real estate development company, honoured a number of its labour force who participated in the accomplishment of the first stage of its project, Maya Townhouse, within a record time. This came in the context of the company’s focus onsite workers and their hard work to make this project happen. The company honoured a team from Dubai Municipality as well. The honouring took place in an event which was hosted in Dubai by Andalusia Courtyard, with the presence of the parties who co-operated in completing the Maya Townhouse project, particularly the Al Wathba Building Contracting Company. Saleh Tabakh,…
For gamers of a certain age, Goldeneye on the Nintendo 64 was a landmark moment in gaming. This spy-themed shooter was the culprit behind countless sleepless nights and arguments over screen-peeking with friends. Since then, James Bond games never really hit those same highs and even disappeared for over a decade. Now, a new developer has taken up the iconic franchise to make a new 007 game, and the pairing seems almost too good to be true. IO Interactive, fresh off the stellar Hitman trilogy, revealed that it is creating a new James Bond game currently referred to by the…
Dubai has launched long-term ‘Dubai gaming visa’ to support talented individuals, creators, and pioneers in the e-gaming sector. The gaming visa, under Dubai Culture, is similar to the golden visa, which is valid for 10 years. This initiative aims to encourage them to develop and enhance their skills, in addition to providing numerous investment opportunities designed to help them turn innovative ideas into successful projects. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), said that the Dubai Gaming Visa embodies the vision and…
Flash floods caused by heavy rains have devastated villages in northern Afghanistan, killing 315 people and injuring more than 1,600, authorities said on Sunday, as villagers buried their dead and aid agencies warned of widening havoc. Thousands of homes were damaged and livestock wiped out, the Taliban-run refugee ministry said, while aid groups warned of damage to healthcare facilities and vital infrastructure, such as water supply, with streets left coated in mud. In the Nahrin district of Baghlan province, people carried their shrouded dead to a grave site. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
In our preceding article, we examined the discretionary aspect of Qualifying Group Relief (QGR) and segmented our examination into three primary phases: pre-transfer, transfer, and post-transfer. We delved into the qualification criteria during the pre-transfer stage, the terms of the transfer phase, and the events that lead to the clawback of QGR in the post-transfer phase. The prior discourse offered a general outline of these prerequisites, while the current article concentrates on an in-depth exploration of critical aspects of QGR. QGR necessitates that both the transferrer and transferee are juridical resident persons or permanent establishments (PE) of non-resident persons and…
Manisha Koirala, known for her recent role as a mother in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” on Netflix India, shared in an interview with NDTV that she has come to terms with not experiencing motherhood in real life, especially after her battle with ovarian cancer, Hindustan Times reported. Reflecting on her journey, Manisha expressed, “As you grow older, you accept your reality. There are so many dreams that you realise are not going to happen, and you make peace with that. Motherhood is one of them.” She added, “It was tough getting ovarian cancer and not being able…
Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 42 and three wickets by Simarjeet Singh helped holders Chennai Super Kings move closer to an IPL playoff spot with a win over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. Five-time champions Chennai restricted Rajasthan to 141-5, a total they overhauled with five wickets and 10 balls to spare in their last home game at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chennai moved to 14 points and third place with seven wins in 13 matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad, also on 14, slipped to fourth, while Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants remain close with 12 points each. Rajasthan remain second in the 10-team…