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In the week since a line of Japanese health supplements began being recalled, five people have died and more than 100 people were hospitalised as of Friday. Osaka-based Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. came under fire for not going public quickly with problems known internally as early as January. The first public announcement came March 22. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Company officials said 114 people were being treated in hospitals after taking the products, including Benikoji Choleste Help meant to lower cholesterol, that contain an ingredient called benikoji, a red species of mould.…
J.K. Khalil, Cluster General Manager, MENA East at Mastercard, says the company invests in advanced technologies and innovation-driven partnerships to offer valuable payment solutions to people and businesses By Muzaffar Rizvi MASTERCARD sees a promising future for its business, as the company’s innovative technologies and solutions are not only catering to the needs of consumers, its partners and regulators but also fostering sustainable economic growth and fuelling the development of the digital payments landscape across the region. J.K. Khalil, General Manager for Mastercard’s MENA East cluster, which spans the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Pakistan, said the company recently successfully…
Oscar best picture winner ‘Oppenheimer’ was finally released on Friday in Japan, where its subject — the man who masterminded the creation of the atomic bomb — is a highly sensitive and emotional topic. The US blockbuster hit screens in the United States and many other countries in July at the same time as ‘Barbie’, inspiring a viral phenomenon dubbed ‘Barbenheimer’ by moviegoers. But while ‘Barbie’ was released in Japan in August, ‘Oppenheimer’ was conspicuously absent from cinemas for months. No official explanation was offered at the time, fuelling speculation the film was too controversial to be shown in Japan…
Star Australian batter Steve Smith has showered praise on former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni saying there’s no one in India who is better than the 42-year-old. Speaking on Star Sports, Smith said no one reads a cricket match like MS Dhoni. The Aussie batter added that it was ‘tremendous’ to share field with the former India skipper. “There’s no one better in India to have behind the stumps than MS Dhoni. The way he understands the game and the angles of the game is second to none. So look, he was a tremendous person to play with.…
Microsoft Office is one of the most popular programs on Windows 11, as well as macOS. Office is even available on iPhones, Android devices, and Chromebooks. So, how do you purchase Microsoft Office? It’s pretty easy, but there’s something to understand. There’s two types of Microsoft Office out there. You can subscribe to Microsoft Office with Microsoft 365 and then download the app from your respective app store on your device to use it on up to five devices. You also can pay for standard Microsoft Office, currently Office 2021, without worrying about a subscription, and use it on a…
More than 50 people are coming in to get the shot every day, doctors say Some hospitals in the country are seeing a spike in demand for flu shots, following the recent advisory on the mandatory vaccination for Umrah pilgrims. The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) recently confirmed that travellers going to Saudi Arabia for Umrah or Haj would have to present influenza vaccination cards. Etihad Airways said the certificate would be mandatory for all their passengers who are flying to Jeddah. Other airlines are yet to issue guidelines. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
A bus carrying worshippers on a long-distance trip from Botswana to an Easter weekend church gathering in South Africa plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass Thursday and burst into flames as it hit the rocky ground below, killing at least 45 people, authorities said. The only survivor was an 8-year-old child who was receiving medical attention for serious injuries. The Limpopo provincial government said the bus veered off the Mmamatlakala bridge in northern South Africa and plunged 50 metres (164 feet) into a ravine before bursting into flames. Search operations were ongoing, the provincial government said, but many…
On the eve of the 28th Dubai World Cup meeting, one of the most celebrated sporting events in the UAE, Middle East and the world, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a powerful and poignant message highlighting the ‘unique camaraderie that marks the global horse racing community.’ The completed transcript of Sheikh Mohammed’s message which was released by the Dubai Racing Club (DRC) on Friday afternoon: “We are delighted to welcome lovers of horse racing from across the globe to the 28th edition of the Dubai…
The beauty of the movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space is the way the title tells you exactly what you are going to get. A small town has been invaded by aliens, who happen to look like Clowns. And you’d best believe they will be killing. Now, that elegant premise is getting its own asymmetrical horror video game. I went hands-on with the upcoming multiplayer adaptation of this 1980’s horror-comedy from the Chiodo Brothers at PAX East. During my demo, I spoke with some of the team behind it to find out what it takes to adapt a cult classic…
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 has struck southern Greece off the coast of the western Peloponnese. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the quake, which was also felt in the Greek capital and as far away as the southern island of Crete. The quake struck Friday morning and was centred beneath the seabed near the Strofades islands, about 120km south-southwest of the western city of Patras, according to the Athens Geodynamic Institute. Greece lies in a highly seismically active region and earthquakes are common. The vast majority cause no injuries and little to…