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Manchester United centre-backs Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez will be out for at least a month with muscle injuries, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Sweden captain Lindelof went off in the second half of Saturday’s draw with Brentford with a hamstring problem. Martinez replaced him in the 69th minute, making his first appearance since early February after recovering from a knee injury. However, the Argentina international then suffered a calf strain in training and will not be available for the next games. United, who are sixth in the table on 48 points with nine league games remaining, face…

If the many rumors are true, Apple will announce and start selling the next version of its wildly popular AirPods in 2024. While the details remain thin, here’s what we know (and what we think we know) about the fourth-generation Apple AirPods. AirPods 4? Let’s start with the obvious: the name. Keep in mind, we’re talking about the successor to the two AirPods models that Apple sells that do not have active noise cancellation—the AirPods 2 and AirPods 3, or AirPods second- and third-gen as Apple prefers to refer to them. In other words, the non-“pro” version of the AirPods. Apple…

UAE families have been flocking to Sharjah Ramadan Festival (SRF) markets to buy essentials ahead of Eid Al Fitr, availing themselves of the premium offers and products at competitive prices. The festival is witnessing a remarkable turnout of shoppers across diverse shopping centres in the emirate. Visitors can enjoy discounts and win prizes and shopping vouchers in various raffle draws while indulging in heritage-themed programmes and activities complementing the myriad of enticing promotions offered by exhibitors. Offering an exciting array of captivating surprises in the world of shopping, the 34th edition of Sharjah Ramadan Festival is proceeding with the giveaways…

A Ukrainian drone struck Russia’s third largest oil refinery on Tuesday about 1,300 km from the front lines, hitting a unit that processes about 155,000 barrels of crude per day though an industry source said it had caused no critical damage. Russian officials said its jamming devices locked onto a Ukrainian drone near Tatneft’s Taneco refinery, which has an annual production capacity of more than 17 million tonnes (340,000 barrels per day). Pictures from the scene indicated the drone hit the primary refining unit, CDU-7, at the refinery in Russia’s highly industrialised Tatarstan region, though it did not appear to…

The gross banks’ assets, including bankers’ acceptances, increased by 0.8 per cent, from Dh4.075 trillion at the end of December 2023 to Dh4.109 trillion at the end of January 2024, according to the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The bank in its monetary and banking developments for January 2024 reported that gross credit grew by 0.2 per cent from Dh1.991 trillion at the end of December 2023 to Dh1.996 trillion at the end of January 2024. CBUAE reported that the gross credit rose due to an increase in foreign credit by 1.9 per cent, overshadowing a lessening of domestic…

Oscar-nominated actor Willem Dafoe is set to join the ensemble cast of Jason Reitman’s directorial film ‘SNL 1975’ (working title), which is based on the origin story of the popular late-night show ‘Saturday Night Live’, reported Deadline. Reitman and Gil Kenan penned the script. Dafoe will play David Tebet, who was VP Talent Relations at NBC when SNL launched. On October 11, 1975, a furious group of young comedians and writers transformed television forever. SNL 1975 is the actual account of what transpired behind the scenes that night, leading up to the debut episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. It…

After registering two back-to-back victories, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul praised Mayank Yadav, who rattled Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) with his searing pace at Chinnaswamy on Tuesday Rahul joked that he would rather enjoy 21-year-old’s bowling from 20 yards behind the stumps than facing him with the bat in hand. On the back of top performances from Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran and Mayank, LSG clinched a thumping 28-run victory at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday in the IPL. Mayank set the speed gun on fire once again and this time he burned RCB with searing pace,…

Elevate Your Seasonal Gifting with Titan’s Exclusive Ramadan Gift Box Dubai, United Arab Emirates Titan Eye+ and Titan Watches, brands synonymous with elegance and style, have unveiled a limited-edition Ramadan Inspired Gift Box, ushering in the spirit of giving and togetherness of this sacred month. This Ramadan, Titan Eye+ and Titan Watches stores across the UAE are offering an exclusive opportunity to create personalized gift combinations. Customers can select any watch and a pair of sunglasses, meticulously curated to reflect their style and preferences. These selections are then elegantly packed into this one-of-a-kind Ramadan Inspired Gift Box, adorned with intricate…

The Netflix algorithm is famously unpredictable, even by Netflix itself. How else can an unheralded South African action thriller like Heart of the Hunter come out swinging as one of the most popular movies on Netflix? It’s not just landing in the top 10; Heart of the Hunter is near the top of the list. That’s an impressive achievement for any movie. Heart of the Hunter‘s newfound popularity is more than just a fluke. Netflix subscribers from around the world have discovered that this film they’ve never seen before is outshining a lot of recent entries in the action genre.…

UAE law enforcement authorities often share videos and awareness messages alerting residents about the dangers of flouting traffic rules and reckless driving, including distracted driving or stopping in the middle of the road. Vehicles breaking down in the middle of the road are not an uncommon sight for UAE motorists. While several unavoidable situations could cause the breakdown, drivers must know the potential dangers of stalling traffic on busy roads and how to prevent any accident. Motorists must prioritise proper maintenance of their cars and conduct routine pre-drive checks to prevent inconvenience. They should not neglect periodic servicing and health…