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Mexican side Monterrey sent Lionel Messi and Inter Miami crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday after completing a 5-2 aggregate victory in their quarter-final clash. Goals from Brandon Vazquez, German Berterame and Jesus Gallardo sealed a deserved 3-1 win on the night for the Liga-MX side, who advance to a semi-final with Major League Soccer champions Columbus. Trailing 2-1 after last week’s first leg in Florida, Inter Miami recalled Argentine superstar Messi to their starting line-up for the first time since his near-month-long injury absence. But the presence of the eight-time Ballon D’Or winner was not enough…
The past year was the Legend of Zelda series’ moment to shine thanks to the excellent Tears of the Kingdom. Unfortunately, there’s something bittersweet about that: It means we’re likely not getting another Zelda game for a long time. While Switch ports of some classic 3D games have been long-rumored for Switch and we could always get a surprise remake à la Link’s Awakening, Link isn’t currently scheduled to set off on his next journey anytime soon. Thankfully, there’s a great new game available on Steam that can help fill the void: Minishoot’ Adventures. The $15 indie title is an…
The celebration of Eid Al Fitr was made extra special for about 100 underprivileged children who earlier this week enjoyed a day of entertainment and shopping for the holidays. The kids visited Fun City and also went shopping for new clothes at Max, Oasis Mall. The initiative was part of the Smile programme by Aster Volunteers, who are now in their sixth year of charity work. “The organisation has devoted its efforts to serving needy groups inside and outside the country, specifically the category of orphans… We are keen to support them and provide care for them through the giving…
Former First Lady of Pakistan Bushra Bibi was allowed to visit Adiala Jail in Islamabad to meet with her husband Imran Khan, PTI founder and former Prime Minister on the occasion of Eid, ARY News reported. Bushra Bibi, who was sentenced to 14 years in the Toshakhana case and is housed in Bani Gala sub jail was brought to Adiala Jail in Islamabad on Wednesday. According to ARY News, the meeting was arranged by the police, following directives from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on April 1 to arrange a meeting between Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on Eid…
Meta said Thursday that it was developing new tools to protect teenage users from “sextortion” scams on its Instagram platform, which has been accused by US politicians of damaging the mental health of youngsters. The US firm said in a statement it was testing an AI-driven “nudity protection” tool. The tool would automatically detect and blur images with nudity that were sent to minors on the app’s messaging system. “This way, the recipient is not exposed to unwanted intimate content and has the choice to see the image or not,” Capucine Tuffier, in charge of child protection at Meta France,…
Ahead of the clash against five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener Virat Kohli opened up about his biggest fear in a viral video. Virat is currently participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, representing the Bangalore-based franchise. With the T20 World Cup starting from June 1 onwards, this tournament is his chance to prove that his slightly more conservative approach to T20 cricket, which mixes aggressive hitting with anchoring skills, is still a great model to follow these days when batters are going big from ball one. The…
Atalanta’s quest for their first major European semifinal since 1988 hits its biggest potential roadblock today, as the Italian side heads to Anfield to take on heavy favorites Liverpool in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal tie. If you live in the United States and want to watch, the match (3:00 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on TUDNXtra1, or you can watch a free live stream via a number of different options that we’ll lay out for you. Is There a Free Liverpool vs Atalanta Live Stream? The only way to watch this match in English…
Car rental companies across the UAE are experiencing an unprecedented surge in bookings for the long Eid break. Many companies have reported that their entire fleets are fully booked until next week. The high demand has prompted some companies to implement surge pricing, leading to a nearly 20 percent increase in rental charges. As car rental companies found themselves flooded with bookings, many customers have been left scrambling for available vehicles. The surge in demand has surpassed expectations, catching rental companies off guard and resulting in a shortage of available cars. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
A top Vietnamese property tycoon was sentenced to death on Thursday in one of the biggest corruption cases in history, with an estimated $27 billion in damages. The jury in Ho Chi Minh City rejected all defence arguments by Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, finding her guilty of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank over a decade. Her actions had “eroded people’s trust in the leadership of the Party and state,” the jury said, according to state media. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels More than a dozen…
In the numerous interviews leading up to the release of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (BMCM), Bollywood’s much-hyped Eid movie, lead actor Akshay Kumar said that audiences should treat this film as an entertainer and not look for any social messaging. Director Ali Abbas Zafar stated the makers had designed it like a comic book. After watching the film, there is one message I’d like to give Akshay and Ali – thank you for the warning. The trailer itself gave away a lot of what was to be expected – pop patriotism, stylised heroes, menacing villain, big scale action sequences (also…