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The United Nations General Assembly on Friday backed a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably.” The vote by the 193-member General Assembly was a global survey of support for the Palestinian bid to become a full UN member – a move that would effectively recognise a Palestinian state – after the United States vetoed it in the UN Security Council last month. The assembly adopted a resolution on Friday with 143 votes in favour and nine against – including the US…

Andrew Balbirnie’s 77 helped guide Ireland to their first victory over Pakistan in 17 years as they won the opening Twenty20 international by five wickets in Dublin on Friday. The opener’s innings was pivotal as Ireland reached a target of 183 with a ball to spare. Victory gave Ireland a 1-0 lead in a three-match series against a Pakistan side they will also face in the group stage of next month’s T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies. It was just Ireland’s second win against Pakistan following their shock triumph at the 2007 50-over World Cup.…

Later this year or in 2025, Apple is expected to release the tenth-generation Apple Watch, which could be called the “Apple Watch X” — similar to how the 10th iPhone was named iPhone X. This release is highly anticipated because it will mark Apple’s 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch. As such, third-party designers are creating concepts for it. One such design has caught our attention. Designer Lukas Gehrer at the German design agency Wordsmattr came up with an extraordinary concept. It’s a fun design that’s quite over the top. The Apple Watch X design looks much like the Apple Watch…

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has recently uploaded ‘open data’ on road safety statistics for 2023, identifying which roads and streets are more prone to accidents. Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road (E311), a major UAE road from Al Falah in Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), last year registered the most number of people involved in accidents at 266, including 223 road users who were injured and 43 who died. The second most dangerous road is Emirates Road with 18 fatalities and 104 injuries of varying degrees for a total of 122 deaths and injuries. Stay up to date…

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah said in a televised speech on Friday that he has dissolved parliament. The Emir also suspended some of the constitutional articles for a period not exceeding four years during which all aspects of the democratic process will be studied. The powers of the National Assembly will be assumed by the Emir and the country’s cabinet, state TV reported. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Kuwait has been through some hard times lately … which leaves no room for hesitation or delay in making the difficult decision to…

Pace bowler Mohit Sharma ripped through the Chennai Super King’s top order to pave the way for Gujarat Titans’ 35-run victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. Mohit and leg-spinner Rashid Khan led the GT bowling attack to restrict an out-of-sorts CSK to 196 for eight wickets as they looked to chase down a daunting total of 231 for three. After openers Ajinkya Rahane (1) and Rachin Ravindra (1) fell cheaply leaving the former five-time champions reeling at 10 for three, Mohit got rid of the middle order batters Mitchell (63 off 34…

If you think it’s about time that you buy an Apple Watch, or if you feel the need to upgrade from an older model, you’re going to want to take advantage of Walmart’s offer for the GPS, 41mm model of the Apple Watch Series 9. As part of the retailer’s smartwatch deals, it’s down to just $299 from $399 following a $100 discount. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before this bargain ends, but with stocks selling quickly, we highly recommend that you push through with your purchase as soon as you can. Why you should buy the…

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has reported Dh5.8 billion in revenues in the first quarter of 2024 – up by 6.7 per cent from the same quarter last year. The utility services provider reported Dh651 million net profit for Q1 2024, down from Dh763 million in Q1 last year. While operating profits jumped 11.6 per cent to Dh995 million during the January-March 2024 period. “The high demand growth of 6.4 per cent in electricity and 5.9 per cent in water have contributed to exceptional operating results in this quarter as reflected in 9 per cent increase in EBITDA and…

Sharjah Public Library unveils interactive arts and crafts journey at SCRF 2024 Engaging workshops and sessions aim to broaden young mindswith global cultural insights Sharjah, May 10, 2024 At the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024), Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) offers young visitors an immersive journey into global arts and crafts. SPL’s pavilion hosts workshops and activities covering traditional arts, storytelling, personal development, advanced content creation, and creative thinking techniques. The programme, meticulously curated, showcases local, regional, and international cultural heritage to nurture youth’s appreciation for cultural diversity. Nature… The first teacher In the workshop titled…

Undervolting your CPU can be a great way to improve its operating temperatures and reduce its power draw, but if your chip is running too hot and heavy most of the time, undervolting can actually boost its performance too. Intel’s top CPUs, like the 13900K and 14900K are prime candidates, but other CPUs can benefit from being undervolted too. Interested to see how your CPU performs when it isn’t redlined with all the power? Here’s how to undervolt your CPU in just a few quick steps. What is CPU undervolting?Undervolting your CPU refers to the process of lowering the amount…