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South Africa urged the UN’s top court on Thursday to order a halt to Israel’s offensive on Rafah, saying attacks on the southern Gaza city “must be stopped” to ensure the survival of the Palestinian people. South Africa’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Vusimuzi Madonsela, urged the court to order Israel to “immediately, totally and unconditionally, withdraw the Israeli army from the entirety of the Gaza Strip”. The two days of hearings at the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, are part of a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide. Stay up to date…
Gold prices were trading higher at the opening of the markets in the UAE on Friday morning. The 24K variant of the yellow metal was trading at Dh288 per gram as compared to last night’s close of Dh287.5 per gram. Among the other variants, 22K, 21K and 18K were trading at Dh266.75, Dh258.25 and Dh221.25 per gram, respectively. Spot gold was selling at $2,381.3 per ounce, up 0.13 per cent. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Ole Hansen, head of commodities strategy, at Saxo Bank, said once the rate cut cycle begins later…
Dubai Police issued guidelines to fans getting ready to witness the final match of the President’s Cup, kicking off tonight at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. In a social media post, Dubai Police advised drivers not to alter their vehicles. This includes wiping out the front of rear number plate, darkening their wind shield, as well as changing the vehicle’s colour. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Fans are also reminded not to modify their vehicles such as placing any stickers, signs or logos on it. Dubai Police also advised against the addition…
Ahmad bin Shafar: UAE’s position reinforced by such a global initiative Blue Residency revitalizes the construction sector Dubai, UAE, May 16, 2024: His Excellency Ahmad Bin Shafar, President of Dubai District Cooling Operators Association (DCOA) and CEO of Empower, said that the construction sector will see a transformative boom following the approval of the ‘Blue Residency Visa’ initiative by the UAE Cabinet on Wednesday under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Blue Residency is a unique and remarkable global initiative from the…
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Register for free and get a one-time chance to win a bonus when you make your first prediction On Sunday, May 19, Premier League fans will be on the edge of their seats as Matchday 38 brings season 2023-2024 to a close. It’s a case of de ja vu as 2022-2023 rivals Manchester City and Arsenal are once again the frontrunners edging closer to England’s coveted cup. The question remains, who of the two juggernauts will prove to be unstoppable? Whether you’re a true blue Cityzen or a die-hard Gunner, predict the outcome of the final games of the season…
Reality television stars are among nine people charged in Britain with promoting unauthorised trading schemes on Instagram in the first crackdown on “finfluencers”, the UK Financial Conduct Authority said on Thursday. Emmanuel Nwanze, 30, and Holly Thompson, 33, offered advice on trading high-risk foreign currency derivatives over the social media platform between May 2018 and April 2021 without required authorisation from the regulator, the FCA alleged. The FCA alleges Nwanze also called on reality TV stars and paid Biggs Chris, Jamie Clayton, Lauren Goodger, Rebecca Gormley, Yazmin Oukhellou, Scott Timlin and Eva Zapico, aged 25 to 37, to promote the…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
The Arab League on Thursday called for a UN peacekeeping force in the Palestinian territories and an international peace conference at a summit dominated by the war between Israel and Hamas. In a concluding statement following a meeting in Manama, the 22-member group called for “international protection and peacekeeping forces of the United Nations in the occupied Palestinian territories” until a two-state solution is implemented. It also adopted calls by host Bahrain’s King Hamad and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas to “convene an international conference under the auspices of the United Nations, to resolve the Palestinian issue on the basis of…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…