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The Biden administration on Wednesday returned the Yemen-based Houthi rebels to a list of terrorist groups, US officials said, in the latest attempt by Washington to stem attacks on international shipping. Officials said the “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” (SDGT) designation, which hits the Iran-aligned group with harsh sanctions, was aimed at cutting off funding and weapons the Houthis have used to attack or hijack ships in vital Red Sea shipping lanes. The Houthis’ campaign has disrupted global commerce, stoked fears of inflation and deepened concern that fallout from the Israel-Hamas war could destabilize the Middle East. “These attacks fit the…

Hosts and defending champions Qatar on Wednesday were the first team to reach the Asian Cup knockout rounds, but China will need to fight it out to join them after successive 0-0 draws. Qatar were left red-faced after losing all three games at their home World Cup in 2022, the worst performance of any host in the competition’s history. They then axed Carlos Queiroz early last month and replaced the former Real Madrid coach with Tintin Marquez in a last-minute gamble. It has paid off so far with Qatar following up their 3-0 win over Lebanon with a 1-0 victory…

The Detroit Pistons take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA action on Wednesday night. It’s a matchup of teams at the complete opposite ends of the standings, but a showdown between young stars Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards makes this one to watch. The game starts in one hour, at 7:00 p.m. ET, and will be televised locally on Bally Sports Detroit Extra (Pistons markets) and Bally Sports North (Timberwolves markets), but whether you live in or out of market, you still have lots of different ways you can watch a live stream of the game. Here’s a rundown of…

Hollywood action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger was held at Munich airport on Wednesday for failing to declare an expensive watch, a customs spokesman told AFP. The Austrian-born actor and former governor of California, 76, was detained in the customs area on Wednesday afternoon after arriving from the United States, spokesman Thomas Meister said. Schwarzenegger was expected to be able to continue his journey later in the day but “the watch will probably have to stay”, Meister said. Criminal proceedings were initiated against the “Terminator” star and former bodybuilding icon for tax evasion, he said. Tax should have been paid on the…

The UAE’s GDP is expected to expand by over five per cent in 2024, surpassing the 2.8 per cent growth expected for the global economy, economists and analysts forecast. While the global economy remained subdued operating at subpar growth levels, economists at Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings estimate that UAE GDP expanded at over three per cent in 2023, including close to six per cent growth for the non-oil sector. The World Economic Forum’s latest survey of chief economists finds that the global economic outlook is “fraught with uncertainty,” with some 56 per cent of them saying that they…

When the final putt is taken at the 35th HERO Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday one of the happiest people watching at the Emirates Golf Club’s history-laden 18th green will be a distinguished figure watching intently. Just as he has done for the past 14 years Matthew Perry will be the first to applaud the winner and also himself, and his team, for delivering yet another outstanding golf course to test the world’s best golfers. As the EGC’s course superintendent Perry has been responsible for the overall maintenance and management of the jewel in Dubai’s porting crown. The 18th, which…

YouTube TV — the most popular live-streaming service in the U.S. with more than 5 million subscribers at last count — has quietly fixed what has to be one of its more maddening features (0r bugs, depending on how you see things). Its program guide is lengthy. But until recently, it had a habit of bouncing between the channel you’re currently on when you’d open the guide back up and bouncing back up to the very top of the list if you didn’t time things just right. That’s always been annoying, at best, especially if you’re a channel-flipper making your…

Kate Middleton, Britain’s Princess of Wales, has undergone successful planned abdominal surgery and will be in hospital for up to a fortnight, Kensington Palace said on Wednesday. The palace statement said it was expected that Kate, the wife of heir to the throne Prince William, would remain in the London Clinic, a private hospital in central London, for 10 to 14 days before returning home to recover. It said she was unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest…

Greenfield announcements on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the UAE rose to the second highest in the world after the US, a report showed on Wednesday. The UAE’s FDI greenfield announcements rose by 28 per cent, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) Investment Trends Monitor for January showed. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flow into the UAE recorded a 10 per cent growth to $22.73 billion in 2022– a record high for the country – compared to $20.66 billion in 2021. In West Asia, FDI remained stable, with a growth of two per cent. Greenfield numbers also jumped…

TikTok Creator Awards Honors the Best in Creativity from the MENA Region Dubai-UAE, 17 January 2024 – The TikTok Creator Awards at The Theatre Dubai was a night of celebration, showcasing the talents of creators from across the MENA region. Emphasizing the theme ‘Celebrating New Dreams,’ the event highlighted TikTok’s commitment to a world where dreams are limitless. TikTok has emerged as a democratic force in the digital world, providing a platform where individuals from all walks of life can pursue and realize their aspirations. This event not only celebrated the current achievements but also underscored TikTok’s commitment to empowering…