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There are few cozy games as successful and beloved as Stardew Valley, so it’s no wonder it has received regular updates since its 2016 release. If you’re a fan of the game, you’ve no doubt been looking forward to its new 1.6 update, which brings some pretty substantial changes and bug fixes to improve the gameplay experience. Unfortunately for some players, the update has only released on PC so far, meaning console players have been left wondering when they’ll get an opportunity to see all of the fresh changes in the game. Here’s what we know so far about when…

Dubai Airports and two local airlines on Wednesday issued advisories for passengers related to inclement weather, asking them to gear up for delays due to rain and traffic when going to Dubai International airport. They asked travellers to start their journey early and add some extra travel time to reach the airport in time whether they travelling by car or public transport. “With unsettled weather forecasted for tomorrow, we advise guests who are flying out of Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to plan ahead. To avoid potential delays due to road congestion, we recommend guests utilise…

At least 45 people died when a makeshift dam burst its banks near a town in Kenya’s Rift Valley in the early hours of Monday, police said, as torrential rains and floods battered the country. The disaster raises the total death toll over the March-May wet season in Kenya to more than 120 as heavier than usual rainfall pounds East Africa, compounded by the El Nino weather pattern. Residents said the accident occurred in the dead of night near Mai Mahiu, in Nakuru county, sending water gushing down a hill and engulfing everything in its path. The deluge cut off…

Adnoc Logistics & Services Plc (Adnoc L&S) shareholders have approved the final 2023 dividend of $130 million (Dh477 million), equivalent to 6.45 fils per share. The final dividend will be paid to shareholders who own Adnoc L&S shares on the record date of May 9, 2024. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, chairman of Adnoc L&S, said: “The Adnoc L&S IPO last year was 163 times oversubscribed, making it the most in-demand IPO globally in 2023 at the time of listing and the second-largest IPO in the MENA region in 2023. “In its first year as a publicly listed entity, Adnoc L&S…

The wait is finally over as the first look image of Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ has been revealed. The project follows the rebuilding of a metropolis after it has fallen into decline, with two competing visions–one from the idealist architect Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), the other from corrupt Mayor Frank Cicero, played by Giancarlo Esposito–colliding. The first official image from Megalopolis reveals Driver eyeing a rebuilding of the City of New Rome, while Nathalie Emmanuel, as Julia Cicero, the socialite daughter of Mayor Cicero, looks on. Megalopolis is structured as a Roman epic fable set in an imagined modern America,…

Rishabh Pant was named on Tuesday in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup in June, his first return to international cricket after a horror car crash 16 months ago. The 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has impressed with his return to elite cricket this year, scoring 398 runs from 11 games in the ongoing Indian Premier League. He will be among a 15-member squad headed to the United States and West Indies for the tournament starting June 1. Rohit Sharma will lead the side with under-fire vice-captain Hardik Pandya, with veteran wicketkeeper K.L. Rahul making way for Pant’s return. Pant had termed…

If you’re looking for premium 2-in-1 laptop deals, we highly recommend going for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360, especially now that it’s available from Samsung with a $590 discount. Instead of its original price of $2,185, you’ll only have to pay a more reasonable $1,595 for this device. However, if you want to pocket the savings, you’re going to have to hurry in completing your purchase because we’re not sure how long its lowered price will hold — it may be back to normal as soon as tomorrow, so buy the 2-in-1 laptop today. Why you should buy the…

Dubai Metro announced the extension of operating hours on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2, ahead of expected weather conditions in the UAE. As per the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority, timings will be extended from 12am to 5am (next day). Trains will depart from centrepoint Metro Station and will only stop at the following stations: Emirates Metro Station, Airport Terminal 1 Station, Airport Terminal 3 Station, and GGICO Station. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Commuters have been advised to ensure their nol cards have a minimum balance of Dh15 before…

Famed for its blue seas, breathtaking views and cove-studded coastline, the Mediterranean island of Capri has been a tourist haven since the early years of the Roman empire. Unlike in the imperial heyday, when emperors made it their exclusive playground, Capri now attracts visitors from around the world, clogging its narrow alleys, packing the piazzas and blocking the beaches during the hot summer months. As many as 16,000 tourists a day pour onto the rocky isle in peak season, outnumbering the 12,900 residents. Most are day trippers, but increasing numbers stay the night as ever more homes are given over…

A Dh128-billion terminal being built at Al Maktoum International (DWC) airport will scale up passenger capacity to 260 million annually, enabling it to fully absorb Dubai International’s (DXB) operations in 10 years. The airport in the south of Dubai will become the world’s largest once fully operational and will replace DXB, which will likely close once its operations are fully transferred. “Because of the proximity of the airport to the city, there will be no business case to keep the two running,” Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, told Khaleej Times. Located in Al Garhoud, DXB opened to the world…