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Flights to and from over a dozen destinations were affected late on Saturday and Sunday due to the Iran-Israel military conflict. Many airlines in the UAE, neighbouring GCC countries, Israel, the US, Europe and Asia either cancelled or rerouted their flights after Iran launched an attack on Israel with 300 drones and missiles early Sunday morning. Iran’s attack followed Israel’s bombardment of the Iranian embassy in Syria earlier, killing multiple Iranian nationals. In the wake of Iran’s attack on Israel, flights to and from Tel Aviv, Amman, Erbil, Beirut, Baghdad and some Iranian cities were cancelled by Emirates, Etihad Airways,…

Former UK Prime Minister Rt Hon Boris Johnson and global adventurer Bertrand Piccard to headline Masdar’s Green Hydrogen Summit in Abu Dhabi Image ©Licensed to Parsons Media. 05/09/2022. London, United Kingdom. Boris Johnson Portraits. Picture by Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media Masdar’s 2024 speaker lineup to include Former UK PM as keynote speaker, global adventurer Dr. Bertrand Piccard, alongside energy ministers and industry leaders As the host of World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Masdar presents second Green Hydrogen Summit on April 16 bringing key leaders together to advance the low-carbon economy High-level UAE energy stakeholders to highlight the nation’s green…

In the world of spatial audio for streaming services, Dolby Atmos has enjoyed a near monopoly for years. Starting April 15, however, that will start to change as Disney+ rolls out support for DTS:X, the biggest spatial audio alternative to Dolby Atmos. Among the first titles to be presented in DTS:X will be Queen Rock Montreal, a remastered version of the concert film that was assembled from footage shot on November 24 and 25, 1981. The change is coming thanks to Disney’s collection of IMAX Enhanced titles. In the past, viewers of IMAX Enhanced movies like Avengers: Infinity War were…

The Real Estate Registration Department in Sharjah has linked ownership and usufruct deeds to the UAE Pass, making it the first government department in the Emirates to provide this service. The Department’s customers can download ownership and private benefit deeds (ownership deed, joint ownership deed, usufruct deed, or joint usufruct deed) through the UAE app on their mobile phones, according to a statement issued on Sunday. The UAE Pass is the first national digital identity for all citizens and residents of the Emirates, and it allows users to access the services of local and federal government agencies in a simplified…

A 30-year-old Pakistani man was named on Sunday as the security guard killed in a weekend knife attack in a Sydney shopping mall, according to two local community groups. The Australian Pakistani National Association and Ahmadiyya Muslim Community said Faraz Tahir was killed by a knife-wielding man who also killed five women. On Sunday evening, members of the Muslim community held a silent vigil for the man, who is said to have moved to Australia last year. “He quickly became an integral part of our community,” a statement said. The Australian Pakistani National Association encouraged the community to “stand together…

US energy shares are soaring as investors benefit from rising oil prices and a stronger-than-expected economy, while seeking to protect their portfolios from a feared resurgence of inflation. The S&P 500 energy sector is up about 17 per cent in 2024, roughly doubling the broader index’s year-to-date return. Its gains have accelerated in recent weeks, making it the S&P 500’s best performing sector in the past month. One key driver is the price of oil: US crude has risen 20 per cent year-to-date due to an unexpectedly strong US economy and worries over a broadening Middle East conflict. Some investors…

After two unidentified persons opened fire outside the house of superstar Salman Khan in Mumbai’s Bandra early on Sunday morning, Mumbai police said that the incident was meticulously planned and the accused were wearing helmets and riding a bike. Based on preliminary investigation, the police said that the incident was carried out in a planned manner by the assailants who came to the spot on a bike. Around three to four teams are currently scanning the CCTV footage of the area and visuals around Salman Khan’s house to identify the accused, police said. Stay up to date with the latest…

Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav made a match-winning contribution in his return to action in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday to ease any concerns around his form or fitness. The left-arm wrist-spinner, almost certain to be part of the India squad for the T20 World Cup in June, missed Delhi’s previous three matches with a groin injury. On his return against Lucknow Super Giants, the 29-year-old Kuldeep showed his bag of tricks, claiming 3-20 as he bowled Delhi to their second win in six matches. He sent down back-to-back googlies to dismiss Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran…

“HBO and Park Chan-wook’s The Sympathizer is a thematically rich, stylistically refreshing miniseries that you won’t ever want to look away from.” Pros Awe-inspiring direction throughout An endlessly pleasing blend of comedy and drama A densely layered story that invites multiple rewatches Cons A few unnecessary supporting characters Adapting a piece of fiction like The Sympathizer, Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning debut novel, is no easy feat. The book, among the most acclaimed of the past decade, is thematically rich and formally playful. It follows its own set of rules and does so with alluring gusto. Turning it into a…

An Emirati was rescued by UAE authorities from the desert in Umm Al Quwain, as per the National Search and Rescue. Taking to Instagram, the authority revealed the rescue operation took place in the emirate’s Al Labsa desert, where a helicopter airlifted the injured man. The person had been involved in a car accident in the desert and was injured, after which the National Guard in coordination with the UAQ police rescued the individual. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Watch the video here: Earlier today, two Asians who were stranded in a…