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The first two weekends of May have been the unofficial start of the summer moviegoing season since 1996, when the Bill Paxton-Helen Hunt film Twister, um, twisted its way into theaters nationwide. This year is no different, as the action comedy The Fall Guy, starring Barbenheimer actors Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, crashes onto the big screen. Early word says it’s a good movie to watch, but sometimes you just don’t feel like going out and sitting in a room with a bunch of strangers. For those who prefer to stay inside, Netflix is usually the go-to option to watch…
The UAE will intensify efforts “to eradicate mosquito breeding hotspots and minimise mosquito infestation in various locations across the country”, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) announced on Saturday. The UAE recently experienced heavy rainfall, which increased the risk of mosquitoes proliferating in stagnant water and damp areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. As part of the third phase of the Anti-Mosquito Campaign, the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the Emirates Health Services (EHS) are also actively promoting awareness regarding diseases transmitted by mosquitoes and how these can be…
US President Joe Biden will host Jordan’s King Abdullah II next week, the White House said Friday (May 3), as negotiations continue in the Middle East for a ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting will be “private” and will be followed by a debrief after, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters but she did not provide a specific date. King Abdullah II last visited the White House in February when he called for an immediate ceasefire and warned an attack on Rafah would cause a “humanitarian catastrophe”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
The first weekend in May marks the start of the summer movie season. The first big theatrical release of May is The Fall Guy, David Leitch’s action comedy with Ryan Gosling in the lead role. If you’re looking for a high-profile release at home, however, stream Amazon Prime Video’s The Idea of You, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. But watching films in theaters or on services like Prime Video costs money. If you’re looking for a cheaper option, stream free movies with ads on FAST services like Tubi and Amazon Freevee. Below are three great free movies to stream this…
Indian foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar rejected US President Joe Biden’s comment that “xenophobia” was hobbling the South Asian nation’s economic growth, The Economic Times reported on Saturday. Jaishankar said at a round table hosted by the newspaper on Friday that India’s economy “is not faltering” and that it has historically been a society that is very open. “That’s why we have the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act), which is to open up doors for people who are in trouble … I think we should be open to people who have the need to come to India, who have a claim to…
Xbox Series X MSRP $500.00 “The Xbox Series X is an extremely powerful console, but it still struggles to deliver console-selling exclusives.” Pros Gobs of potential More storage than PS5 Accessible library through Game Pass Good value Cons Lacking big exclusives Difficult to fit in most A/V cabinets Next-gen potential is untapped Timing is everything. When a console launches, it’s critical. Every component of a new system — from hardware to software — has to come together to meet the expectations of an eager and often hypercritical fan base. And when the Xbox Series X first launched in 2020, it…
President Sheikh Mohamed has received condolences from across the Emirates and around the world on the death of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan. The country is currently in a seven-day mourning period, which was declared when Sheikh Tahnoun passed away on May 1. The late Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain region was a close companion of the UAE’s Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. “[Sheikh Tahnoun] dedicated his life in loyal service to our nation and its people, continuing the vision of our Founding Father,” the President wrote in a tribute on X. As the…
Starting July, travellers will be able to book direct flights from Fujairah to Egypt’s capital Cairo, the emirate’s international airport announced on Friday. Two flights will be operated between the two cities every week, on Sundays and Thursdays, as part of the new partnership between the Fujairah Airport administration and Egypt’s state-owned flag carrier Egyptair. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Captain Ismail Al Balushi, director-general of Fujairah International Airport, said this step came in line with efforts to boost travel options to and from the emirate and meet the growing demand for…
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 number of fatalities on UAE roads rose by 3% last year compared to 2022, with road safety experts blaming the increase in the accidents primarily on the “misbehaviour of road users.” The recently uploaded ‘open data’ on road safety statistics for 2023 by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) showed that there were 352 road fatalities across the country in 2023. This year’s data showed a 3 per cent increase over the 343 deaths registered in 2022, but an 8 per cent decrease over the 381 fatalities recorded in 2021. “The UAE continues its focused journey to reducing the number…