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Canadian police on Friday made arrests linked to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the province of British Columbia in June 2023, a source directly familiar with the matter said. The source, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the case, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police would brief media later on Friday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in September that Canadian authorities were pursuing allegations linking Indian government agents to the fatal shooting of Nijjar, a Canadian citizen. New Delhi rejected Trudeau’s claim as “absurd.” The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation earlier said the RCMP had arrested…
Mitchell Starc rediscovered his best form with a four-wicket haul as Kolkata Knight Riders beat former champion Mumbai Indians by 24 runs to end a 12-year losing streak at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday. Mumbai’s chase of the 170 target fell short by 24 runs as Australian speedster Starc overcame poor form to pick up four wickets for 33 runs. Mumbai were all out with seven balls to spare. Batting first Kolkata, who are currently second in the IPL table, was scored 169 led by Venkatesh Iyer’s dashing 70 off 52 balls. Before Friday KKR had lost seven straight games…
Even as Netflix attempts to wow subscribers with its constant stream of new shows and movies, many are also aware that there’s plenty of stuff on Netflix that the service basically buries. The algorithm might recommend it to you, but if the algorithm doesn’t, you’re not very likely to find it. If you’re looking for some underrated shows that are nonetheless great, then you’re in luck. We’ve pulled together a list of three underrated titles that are all available on Netflix to be watched immediately. While Netflix does host plenty of good stuff, it’ll only keep hosting it if you…
Lush greenery could carpet the beach sands of Dubai as millions of mangroves dot 72km of the Emirate’s coastline, according to plans of a project unveiled this week. Billed ‘Dubai Mangroves’, the project envisions planting more than 100 million mangrove trees. Dubai-based sustainable cities developer URB told Khaleej Times that the project — which is currently in research and development stage — is proposed to be realised by 2040 in six phases. Renders released by the company show boardwalks over mangrove forests, biospheres, pocket beach parks and social spaces. The project also includes edutainment assets such as a visitor hub,…
A son of Sudan’s army chief and de-facto leader Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, who was seriously injured in a road accident in Turkey, died in hospital, local media reported on Friday. Mohammed Fattah Al Burhan Rahmane was riding his motorbike in Turkey’s capital, Ankara, in March when he collided with a utility vehicle and was thrown several metres off his bike. He was transferred to a hospital where he was admitted to intensive care. He died in hospital, the private DHA news agency reported on Friday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. A…
The UAE took a major step towards the Women’s T20 World Cup after reaching the semi-finals of the qualifiers at Abu Dhabi on Friday. The national team , who made their international debut In July 2007, at the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Women’s Tournament,have never played at a World Cup at senior level. Esha Oza’s team will take on Sri Lanka on Sunday, May 5 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium for a place in the final. On the fifth day of intense qualifying matches the UAE scored a comprehensive 70-run victory over Vanuata before Ireland defeated the Netherlands by 54…
The first weekend in May has arrived, and Hulu fans should be happy to hear that there’s a new lineup of movies to enjoy. Like most of the major streamers, Hulu debuts the majority of its library additions on the first of the month. But there will more movies released on Hulu throughout May. Since the first weekend of May is traditionally timed around the opening of a superhero movie, our first choice this weekend is a comic book film that’s celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Our other two picks include Tom Hanks’ directorial debut, and a generation-spanning drama…
Many residents across the UAE embraced work from home, avoiding road closures and flooded streets brought on by the unstable weather on Thursday. This came as authorities recommended both private and government sectors to allow their employees to work from home amid unstable weather conditions. Dubai resident Nawar Abdoun woke up to a message from her employer advising the team to work from home and prioritise safety amidst the inclement weather. Setting up a small workstation on her couch, she found herself immediately immersed in her work, fuelled by a cup of coffee. Stay up to date with the latest…
Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US campuses for weeks were more muted on Friday after a series of clashes with police, mass arrests and a stern White House directive to restore order. Police in Manhattan cleared an encampment at New York University after sunrise, with video posted to social media by an official showing protesters exiting their tents and dispersing when ordered by loudspeaker. The scene appeared relatively calm compared to crackdowns at other campuses around the country — and some worldwide — where protests over Israel’s war in Gaza have multiplied in recent weeks. Stay up to date with…
While Amazon doesn’t release as many new movies as some of its competitors, the service has a pretty extensive library of titles that are worth exploring. These titles range from excellent foreign films that might have flown under the radar to underrated movies from some of the best directors to ever sit behind a camera. If you’re looking for something less expected as you scroll through Amazon Prime Video, then you’re in the right place. We’ve picked out three underrated movies that are definitely worth checking out on the service and are perfect weekend watches. A Hero (2021) A Hero…