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World number one Iga Swiatek edged Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 4-6 7-6(7) in a gripping Madrid Open final to win the title for the first time on Saturday in what was a repeat of last year’s summit clash at the WTA 1000 claycourt tournament. Sabalenka had won the 2023 final in three sets but it was Swiatek who triumphed this time after saving three championship points to secure her 20th career title and deny the Belarusian a third title on the red clay of the Spanish capital. The match was the first contest of the season between the top two in…
Every Star Wars fan has a favorite movie, and many Star Wars fans also hate at least one of the entries in one of their favorite franchises. That can make the exercise of choosing the perfect Star Wars movie to watch on May the 4th difficult. For all of the love this fan base has shown to the franchise over the years, it’s also a fan base that has strong opinions about why one movie or another is worthy of your time. This May 4, though, I’d recommend watching Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Almost undoubtedly the most controversial entry in…
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Pakistan issued bailable arrest warrants for 14 suspects for skipping trial proceedings of two cases related to the May 9 riots last year, reported Dawn. Judge Arshad Javed ordered the police to ensure the appearance of nine suspects in the Jinnah House attack case, and five others in the Askari Tower case on May 15. Moreover, the judge also ordered the suspects to furnish fresh bail bonds before appearing in court. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The suspects include Attaur Rehman, Abdul Rehman, Ikramullah, Abdul Hadi, Amanullah,…
Erling Haaland scored four times as Manchester City thrashed Wolves 5-1 to move within one point of Arsenal after the Premier League leaders beat Bournemouth 3-0 on Saturday. City responded to Arsenal’s victory just hours earlier with a goal blitz at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead in the 12th minute when Rayan Ait-Nouri clattered into Josko Gvardiol, conceding a penalty that Haaland stroked past Jose Sa. Haaland bagged City’s second in the 35th minute as he rose highest at the far post to meet Rodri’s cross with a majestic header that looped over Sa. Deep into…
From Darth Vader to Emperor Palpatine to Jabba the Hutt, Star Wars has been given us several iconic villains. But for all its many well-known villains, there are still those who have been all but overlooked by general audiences. Such a lackluster reception may be due to limited appearances or questionable story choices regarding their character. In this massive franchise, there are many characters who should get more recognition from audiences, and these seven prove themselves to be the unsung villains of the Star Wars universe. 7. Darth Bane This ancient Sith Lord set the stage for Palpatine’s takeover of…
Indian Navy has responded to a distress call and provided critical medical assistance to a Pakistani crew member onboard an Iranian fishing vessel Al Rahmani, an Indian Navy spokesperson said. The warship, INS Sumedha deployed for anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea, intercepted fishing vessel Al Rahmani in early hours of April 30, according to the statement released by Indian Navy Spokesperson on X. The ship’s boarding team and medical specialists boarded the fishing vessel and rendered medical assistance to the crew member. The Spokesperson stated: “In a swift response to a distress call, #INSSumedha, mission deployed for #antipiracy ops…
Skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru hammer Gujarat Titans by four wickets for their third successive IPL win on Saturday. Chasing a modest 148 for victory, Du Plessis, who hit 64, and Kohli, who made 42, laid the foundations with a stand of 92 in 35 balls as the target was achieved with 6.2 overs to spare at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Du Plessis’ departure triggered a collapse as Gujarat hit back with wickets from Joshua Little and Noor Ahmad to have the opposition in trouble at 117-6 when Kohli was dismissed. Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik,…
Last year, I wrote about how I went back to my Steam Deck after using the ROG Ally for several months. Asus’ device is a real competitor (read our Asus ROG Ally review to learn why), but there are a handful of aspects of the Steam Deck that make it the right handheld for me. That could change with the ROG Ally 2, however. Rumor has it that Asus is gearing up to release an updated version of the ROG Ally for 2024. Even if this isn’t an entirely new handheld, it’s hard to imagine Asus will exit the world…
India lifted the restrictions on onion exports from Friday. The decision comes on the heels of robust kharif crop production in 2024 and favourable monsoon forecasts, coupled with stable market conditions both at the mandi and retail levels. “All restrictions on onion export have been removed with effect from today,” said Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Dept. of Consumer Affairs at a press conference in Delhi She said: “This is basically taking into account the Rabi 2024 production and approved Kharif prospect because of above normal monsoon.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. She further…
Champion jockey William Buick described the Godolphin-owned Notable Speech as a horse with a ‘strong mind’ after riding him to a historic victory in the Group 1 2,000 Guineas, the first Classic of the British season, at Newmarket Racecourse on Saturday. The son of superstar stallion Dubawi, who was having only the fourth start of his career and first on turf, upstaged a high-quality field to win impressively by a length and a half from Rosallion, another horse with Dubai connections. Haatem, the Craven Stakes winner, finished third under former Godolphin jockey James Doyle. Trained by Derby-winning handler Charlie Appleby…