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The first quarter of 2022 was packed with fantastic games. Elden Ring will likely go down as one of the best games ever made, and excellent titles like Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Sifu, and Horizon Forbidden West will give players dozens, if not hundreds of hours of entertainment. Those games will eventually end, and April and May 2022 are looking fairly light in terms of compelling releases.We’ve rounded up several amazing indie and AA games that players might have missed during the first three crowded months of 2022. Those looking for something new to play before game announcements and…

Some hotels and electronic companies have come forward to support UAE residents who have been affected by massive flooding after record rains this week. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Some hotels are offering free as well as discounted rates to affected residents while major electronic retailer Jumbo Electronics is providing free service to devices damaged during the rains this week. These initiatives are part of commitments by the local firms to support the UAE community in times of crisis, highlighting the important role that private organisations can play in helping those affected…

Sweltering heat in the Philippines can curb farm production, disrupt water and power and weigh on businesses, but it also takes a toll on students, hampering the Southeast Asian nation’s efforts to catch up to its neighbours in education. Heat indices have hit 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) in various regions in the Philippines, as the weather phenomenon El Nino intensifies the heat enveloping the nation in its summer months of March to May. The Philippines scores among the lowest in the world in math, science and reading, partly because of years of inadequate remote learning during the pandemic,…

Australia selectors have dropped veteran campaigner Steve Smith from their squad for the T20 World Cup and ignored calls to include Jake Fraser-McGurk despite the young batsman’s sensational form in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Smith, a member of Australia’s title-winning squad at the 2021 tournament in the United Arab Emirates, played T20s against New Zealand in February but was unable to push his claims further after missing out on an IPL contract. Though uncapped in T20 internationals, 22-year-old Fraser-McGurk had made a strong case for inclusion, scoring 247 runs in five matches for the Delhi Capitals at an astonishing…

Borussia Dortmund take on PSG in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal matchup today. It’s the first semifinal appearance for the German outfit since they advanced to the final in 2013, while the Parisians are here for the third time in five years. The match is starting very soon, at 3:00 p.m. ET, and will be televised on CBS in the United States. However, if you don’t have cable or are just looking for a different way to watch, we’ve compiled all the different ways you can watch a free live stream of Dortmund vs PSG today. Is…

Ajman Police is searching for Ibrahim Muhammad, 17, who left his home in Al Rawda 1 on April 12 after an argument with his mother over unanswered phone calls. His family is asking anyone with information to contact them at 0502924491 or provide information to Ajman Police. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “We really need him back. Ibrahim, if you’re reading this, please come home,” urged Ibrahim’s father, Mohammad Mashook from Pakistan. Expressing her concern, Ibrahim’s mother said, “We’re very worried. Every moment without him feels like an eternity.” Ibrahim was last…

Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar has been appointed deputy prime minister, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday in a post on X. “The Prime Minister has been pleased to designate Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, as Deputy Prime Minister with immediate effect,” a Pakistan government gazette posted by the foreign ministry read. Dar will continue in his role as foreign minister, Pakistani media said. The appointment comes a month after Pakistan’s parliament elected Shahbaz Sharif as prime minister after a national election marred by mobile internet shutdown, arrests and violence. Pakistan struggled for over four…

More than 83 million cyber threats were blocked and detected in the UAE last year using solutions from Trend Micro, a report from the company showed. The report, titled “Calibrating Expansion” showed the prevention of over 26 million email threats and more than 11 million malicious URL victim attacks. Furthermore, Trend Micro identified and stopped more than 28 million malware attacks, showcasing its effectiveness in protecting digital infrastructure in the country. At GISEC, the region’s premier cybersecurity exhibition, Trend Micro is showcasing its state-of-the-art security offerings, including the groundbreaking Trend Vision One, recently launched in the UAE. The platform features…

Twenty-two time Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal fell 7-5 6-4 to Czech Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday, marking his final appearance at a tournament he has won five times. In just over two hours, a feisty Lehecka thwarted Nadal’s hopes of reaching his 100th Masters 1000 quarterfinal after a fairytale run in only his second tournament since January as the Spaniard struggled with injury. Nadal has said he expects to retire after the 2024 season. “I’m happy. It was a very special week for me, very positive in every way. I was able…

HID®Transforms Ticket Validation and Fare Collection for Mass Transit Open Architecture and Single, Intuitive Interface Simplifies TicketingIntegration and Enhances the Experience for Both Passengers and Operators May 1, 2024 – HID, the worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announces its latest innovation in mass transit ticket validation with the HID® VAL150 Platform Ticket Validator. WHAT: The VAL150 is an openarchitecture validator featuring a multimedia ticket reader capable of processing barcodes, QR codes, closed loop transit cards, and open loop contactless EMV payments. The validator is integrated with a Linux computer and housed in a weatherproof casing, making it suitable…