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Three people died and three others were wounded in an early morning shooting in Ohio’s capital over the weekend, authorities said. The Associated Press (AP) quoted Columbus police as saying that the shooting was reported shortly before 3:00 EDT (early morning) Saturday in the Italian Village neighbourhood north of downtown, with what may have been semi-automatic or automatic gunfire and cars “taking off”. Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arriving two minutes later found a “very chaotic scene” with six people shot. Two men were pronounced dead at the scene, and a third man died at a hospital,…
Actor Kiara Advani captivated onlookers as she graced the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women in Cinema Gala dinner at the ongoing 77th Cannes Film Festival. Amidst a flurry of social media buzz, pictures and videos of the Bollywood star emerged, showcasing her impeccable style and grace. For the prestigious event, Kiara donned an exquisite off-shoulder silk gown in shades of pink and black, accentuated by a striking pink bow adorning the back. Complementing her ensemble, she opted for a chic high bun hairstyle and accessorised with a necklace and black lace gloves. The gala served as a platform to honour…
Heavyweight Tyson Fury said sympathy for Ukraine was behind the judges’ awarding a razor-thin split decision victory to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight title fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, with the Briton calling for an immediate rematch. After cruising through the middle of the fight, Fury never recovered from a standing eight count in the ninth round, and the judges gave the fight to Usyk, making him the first undisputed heavyweight champion in almost 25 years. The 37-year-old Ukrainian is the first boxer to hold all four major heavyweight belts at the same time and the first undisputed…
In the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, international superstar Ed Sheeran made a memorable appearance as the guest. Host Kapil Sharma kept the conversation lively, communicating in English to make Ed feel at home. Ed Sheeran entered the show with a bang, singing his hit song Shape Of You to the vibrant beats of Punjabi dhol. A highlight of the episode was Ed’s recounting of his experience being hosted by Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and his family. Reflecting on their meeting, Ed said, “The last time I came here in 2017 we met, but this time…
For Dubai Metro commuter Imane Ezzemany, who travels daily from Onpassive to Mall of the Emirates and Ibn Battuta, the commute time has tripled since the April 16 storm and subsequent closure of four stations. However, on Sunday (May 19), the Moroccan expat woke up in a ‘wonderful mood.’ “Before the closures, my commute was about an hour,” she said, speaking to Khaleej Times at the Onpassive metro station. “But the past month has taken me around three hours. I am thrilled that the stations are working again. I woke up in a wonderful mood, knowing I could return to my…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started the registration process for marks verification, providing photocopy of answer books and re-evaluation of Class 12 and Class X results. The board examination results of both Class 10 and Class 12 were announced on May 13. Students who believe there is any discrepancy in their final marks of any subject or want any question in their answer script to be assessed again can opt for this facility through CBSE’s official website (cbse.gov.in). The marks verification window opened for Class 12 students on May 17 and will end on May 21. For…
Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa shared the PGA Championship lead after the third round on Saturday while Ireland’s Shane Lowry made an epic charge up a jam-packed leaderboard as’man in the news’ Scottie Scheffler lost ground. Schauffele, who held the solo lead after the first two rounds, birdied the final two holes at Valhalla Golf Club en route to a three-under-par 68 that left him at 15 under on the week and level with twice major winner Morikawa (67). “I need to really just stay in my lane and do a lot of what I’ve been doing and just worry…
Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz will undergo medical tests on Sunday due to “high temperature and joint pain”, state news agency SPA reported. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The examinations will be conducted at the royal clinics at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah. The king, 88, was last admitted to hospital in April for a routine checkup, state TV reported then. King Salman, the custodian of Islam’s holiest sites, became ruler of the world’s top oil exporter in 2015 after spending more than 2 1/2 years as the crown prince and…
When it comes to vacations, we all have different priorities. From location and amenities to the local cuisine and weather, each of us has a specific set of criteria in mind when booking our perfect getaway. The global hospitality industry also pays close attention to broader market trends, delving into what guests are looking for within each segment. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. One shift that has proven particularly interesting during recent years is the growing number of Millennial and Gen Z travellers visiting luxury resorts. However, the rising numbers of younger…