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Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs apologised on Sunday after surveillance video surfaced showing him physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura in 2016. Combs is the target of several civil lawsuits that characterise him as a violent sexual predator who used alcohol and drugs to subdue his victims, and his homes were raided this year by federal agents. Disturbing footage published Friday shows Combs attacking Ventura — a singer and model also known simply as Cassie — corroborating allegations she made in a now-settled lawsuit late last year. “My behaviour on that video is inexcusable,” Combs said in a video posted on…
Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United on Sunday to pip rivals Arsenal on the final day of a thrilling Premier League season. Two glorious early goals from league player of the season Phil Foden created a party atmosphere in the sunshine at the Etihad Stadium, before a stunning bicycle kick from Mohammed Kudus before half-time brought West Ham briefly into the game. But Rodri sealed the victory with a low 59th minute shot from outside the area, giving Pep Guardiola’s side a phenomenal sixth title…
Ubisoft unveiled Assassin’s Creed Shadows last week, giving us our first real glimpse at the first Assassin’s Creed game to be set in Japan. Its Feudal Japan setting is something that fans of Assassin’s Creed have craved for a long time, and while it’s awesome that Ubisoft is finally delivering that concept, some other games did beat it to the punch. Many other developers have noticed how fruitful a historical Japan setting can be, from its feudal era all the way until the West started to intervene in the Edo period. As a result, there are quite a few games…
The UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish has conducted a number of specialised and complex surgeries for Palestinian patients and the injured, as part of the medical services provided by UAE to Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip. The provided medical support falls within the framework of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, ordered by President Sheikh Mohamed, to alleviate the humanitarian crisis facing the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dr Ahmed Mubarak, director of the hospital, said that the hospital’s specialist medical team…
Russia struck a busy lakeside resort on the edge of Ukraine’s second largest city on Sunday and also attacked villages in the surrounding region, killing at least 11 people and wounding scores. The missile strikes were the latest in what have been constant Russian attacks in recent weeks on the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine, where Russian troops have launched an offensive. Valentyna, 69, had blood running down her face at the lakeside resort area where her home had been destroyed and a busy restaurant nearby been obliterated. Her husband was killed down by the water, she said, gesturing to…
Saudi manpower solutions company (Smasco) a leading manpower solutions company in Saudi Arabia, on Sunday announced that the final price of its initial public offering has been set at 7.5 Saudi riyals per share, at the upper end of the range. This marks the successful completion of the institutional bookbuilding process, giving the company a market capitalisation of 3 billion riyals at listing. The price range for the offering was set at 7 to 7.5 riyals. The offering raised gross proceeds of approximately 900 million riyals. The institutional bookbuilding process generated an order book of around 115 billion riyals and…
Ending a TV show well is an infamously hard thing to do. Plenty of great, talented writers have tried and failed over the years, and even more fans have been left disappointed as their favorite shows failed to stick the landing. While bad final episodes have been a part of the TV landscape for decades, no series finale in modern memory has been as universally and passionately detested as Game of Thrones‘. After entertaining millions of viewers for eight years, the HBO drama delivered a final trio of rushed, ham-fisted episodes in May 2019 that brought its story to an…
Abu Dhabi Transport has replaced 5,071 LED lamps inside Sheikh Zayed Tunnel. The lighting system upgrade in the 6.3-km tunnel is in line with the latest technologies meant to enhance energy efficiency and reinforce sustainability in urban infrastructure in the UAE. The new lights in Abu Dhabi’s major artery would slash maintenance costs and raise the period of non-stop operation of the tunnel. In addition, they will result in reducing electrical energy consumption by up to 17 per cent. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The lights also have the ability to control…
His musical journey began at the tender age of three, inspired by karaoke nights and live performances in his homeland. After moving to Dubai at the age of five to be with his parents, young Ian’s passion for music continued to flourish. He enrolled in music lessons and showcased his talent in various competitions, mastering multiple instruments, including the piano, guitar, and violin. Even at 20, Ian Cris Tocle pours his heart and soul into his musical melodies while balancing the demands of pursuing his higher education. Known online as TRIC, he’s made his mark as a multifaceted musician and…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky led the tributes to Oleksandr Usyk whose victory over British fighter Tyson Fury in Riyadh made him the first undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion in a quarter of a century. The 37-year-old, who briefly served as a soldier in the Ukrainian army after the Russian invasion of February 2022, spoke of a “great moment” “for me, for my family, for my country” after his points victory over Fury in Riyadh the early hours of Sunday morning “The Ukrainians hit hard! And in the end, all our opponents will be defeated,” Zelensky said on Telegram soon after…