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X, formerly known as Twitter, went down for users globally early Thursday ET. Anyone opening the social media app across all platforms will find a blank timeline. It’s not yet clear what has caused the outage or how long it might last. Don’t Miss When other social media platforms suffer disruption, X is usually the go-to service for many people wishing to vent their frustrations. But for now, folks are having to turn elsewhere. Comments on Down Detector, a site that monitors the performance of online services and which has confirmed X’s outage, started to appear early Thursday. “Everybody else’s…
As Covid-19 cases show an upward trend in India, authorities at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital remain vigilant. Doctors advise being alert regarding this new variant, emphasising that there is no need to panic, but precautions should be increased. Dr Rohit Kumar, Head of Pulmonary Medicine at Safdarjung Hospital, said on Wednesday, “We are on high alert, conducting Covid tests, and sending samples for genome sequencing.” “Covid is an RNA virus that changes its form from time to time, and new variants of it emerge. And now a new variant has emerged, which has been named JN.1. However, not a single case…
The UAE has been taking impressive strides to reinforce its position as the global hub of Islamic finance industry with its Shariah-compliant banking sector currently accounting for 23 per cent of total banking assets of the country, equivalent to Dh845 billion. Khaled Mohamed Balama, governor of the Central Bank of the UAE, said the nation’s buoyant Islamic banking sector has become an integral part of the UAE’s financial industry. “The sector plays a crucial role in the development and provision of sustainable finance and in meeting the sustainability objectives of the wider financial sector, in accordance with the UAE’s regulatory,…
Ladurée festive macarons and yule logs Ladurée has released a festive-themed box of macarons featuring two limited-edition treats for the holiday season. Decorated with festive regalia featuring white sparkles, green pine garland, and wreaths. Two limited-edition macarons, the Speculoos and Nougat Macaron, are available in sizes 8, 12, and 18, with gold and silver macarons priced at Dh20 and logo-printed macarons priced at Dh16. Also joining the festive line-up are the Ispahan yule log, Pistachio Savoie biscuit, and Chocolate Hazelnut. Prices range from Dh299 for six in individual and large sizes, varying prices in Dubai Mall and the rest of…
We have the solution to Wordle (#915) on December 21, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “SMALL.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today…
The day will be partly cloudy in general, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Heavy rain has also been forecast across the nation. Clouds will appear over some eastern and northern areas, and coastal areas with a chance of rainfall. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times. Temperatures could be as high as 29ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 26ºC in Abu Dhabi and 27ºC in Dubai. However, temperatures could be as low as 16ºC in Abu Dhabi and 19ºC in Dubai and 7ºC in mountainous regions. It will be humid by night…
By focusing on the quality and diversity of their coffee offerings, the brand has created a coffee culture that resonates with Middle Eastern coffee enthusiasts The Middle East, with its rich history of coffee consumption, has always held coffee in high regard. To many, it’s more than just a beverage; it’s a symbol of warmth, friendship, and an integral part of daily life. Coffeehouses have played a crucial role in Middle Eastern society as they serve as social hubs where people come together to savour the brew, take a moment for themselves, or gather with friends and family to catch…
Apple is aiming to launch its Vision Pro headset “by February,” according to new information from reliable Apple tipster Mark Gurman. The tech giant unveiled the $3,499 mixed-reality headset to great fanfare in June, and said at the time that it would launch first in the U.S. in “early 2024.” Since then, multiple reports suggested the Vision Pro headset would land in Apple Stores in March, but in a report by Bloomberg on Wednesday that cited people with knowledge of the matter, Gurman said the company is now “ramping up production … setting the stage for a launch by February.”…
The leader of Yemen’s Houthis warned on Wednesday they would strike US warships if the Iranian-backed group was targeted by Washington, which this week set up a multinational force to counter Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The Houthis, which control vast amounts of territory in Yemen after years of war, have since last month fired drones and missiles at international vessels sailing through the Red Sea, attacks it says respond to Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip. The US-led security initiative will see Washington and ten other, mostly NATO countries patrol the Red Sea to deter…
In hospitals across the country, something magical happens every day in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). A unique and heartwarming connection grows between real-life heroes — the nurses, and the tiniest warriors — newborn babies, who start their lives facing medical challenges. The little fighters spend quite a long time – between two and eight months – in the hospital, due to their health struggles. The nurses, cleaners, and doctors working tirelessly behind the scenes, meanwhile, find themselves forming special bonds with the newborns. One among many nurses who have bonded with hundreds of babies for the last 15 years…