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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he would not send a delegation as planned to Washington after the United States did not veto a UN Security Council proposal calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Netanyahu, according to a statement from his office, said that Washington’s failure to veto the proposal was a “clear retreat” from its previous position, and would hurt war efforts against Hamas in Gaza as well as efforts to release over 130 hostages. “In light of the change in the American position, Prime Minister Netanyahu decided the delegation would not leave,” his office said. Stay…

Real estate developer EYWA marked the occasion of its construction launch by laying down a Time Capsule in its foundation – a long-standing tradition of R.Evolution. EYWA’s Time Capsule contained photographs of the building, healing crystals and architectural plans, as well as precious items from the children of the team at R.Evolution, coins and bracelets amongst other things that signified the personal contribution to the future of the earth that the building is on. This energy time capsule encompasses the combined positive energy as a time-honoured ritual that R.Evolution has carried out in every project around the world over the…

As someone who comes from a minority community, 3 Body Problem star Eiza Gonzalez says she leads with the idea that she may not always be the first choice for a role in Hollywood and that has led her to pursue an unconventional path. The Mexican actor, who broke out with her role as Monica “Darling” Castello in Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver (2017), said her approach of always thinking out of the box has made her a better actor. “I always lead with the idea that I’m never going to be the first choice. I already know that because I’m…

HyperPay Signs Collaboration Agreement with Capital Bank to Expand Payment Gateway Services for Merchants 25 March 2024- HyperPay, the leading payment gateway provider in the MENA region, signed a collaboration agreement with Capital Bank intending to drive the future of streamlined payment gateway services for merchants. The collaboration marks a significant step in the journey of both parties, as they will make combined efforts to develop the payment landscape for merchants. The collaboration will enhance the online payment gateway services, offering benefits to both merchants and consumers. By leveraging Capital Bank’s digital payment acceptance services, HyperPay seeks to deliver a seamless…

SpaceX performed a full-duration static fire of all six Raptor engines on its Starship spacecraft on Monday, and shared a video of the dramatic test on social media. Full-duration static fire of all six Raptor engines on Flight 4 Starship pic.twitter.com/HzS4SeaoEV — SpaceX (@SpaceX) March 25, 2024 The static fire, which involved tethering the vehicle to the ground before igniting the engines, took place ahead of the fourth test flight of the entire rocket, which consists of the first-stage Super Heavy — the most powerful booster in the world — and the upper-stage Starship spacecraft. Collectively, and somewhat confusingly, the…

A five-year-old girl succumbed to injuries at a stampede during the ‘Chamayavilakku’ festival in Kottankulangara Devi temple in Kerala’s Kollam district, authorities said on Monday. The child died last night after a ceremonial chariot ran over her, after she slipped and fell from her father’s arms amid the chaos. The child was rushed to the nearest hospital but could not be saved. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The young victim has been identified as Kshethra, the daughter of Rameshan and Jiji, who were accompanying her to the festival. The Chavara police have…

Strong economic fundamentals, pro-investor business regulations and the wider government transformation agenda will continue to support deal-making prospects in 2024 in the region, in particular in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, merger and acquisition (M&A) experts said. Across the region, despite the global macroeconomic and financial headwinds experienced in 2023 M&A activity is being driven by the intensifying economic diversification and growth of non-oil sectors, rising private sector participation and robust capital markets activity, according to analysts at PwC. According to the EY Mena M&A Insights 12M 2023 update, the Mena region witnessed a steady M&A market with…

Oscar winner Olivia Colman says she would be making ‘a lot more’ money if she were a male actor. During an appearance on CNN’s ‘The Amanpour Hour’, the actor-producer was asked if she has faced pay disparity in Hollywood. “I’m very aware that if I was Oliver Colman, I’d be earning a lot more than I am. I know of one pay disparity, which is a 12,000 per cent difference,” Colman told host Christiane Amanpour. Known for starring in popular projects, including Broadchurch, The Favourite, The Crown, and The Father, the actor further said: “Don’t get me started on the…

Virat Kohli’s 77 and a finishing act by Dinesh Karthik helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by four wickets for their opening IPL win of the season on Monday. Master batsman Kohli smashed 11 fours and two sixes in his 49-ball blitz as hosts Bengaluru chased down their victory target of 177 with four balls to spare to bounce back from their loss in the opener of the lucrative T20 tournament. Kohli fell to fast bowler Harshal Patel in the 16th over and soon Bengaluru lost another wicket before Karthik (28) and impact substitute Mahipal Lomror (17) steered the…

Ransomware Retrospective 2024: Unit 42 Leak Site Analysis Executive Summary The ransomware landscape experienced significant transformations and challenges in 2023. The year saw a 49% increase in victims reported by ransomware leak sites, with a total of 3,998 posts from various ransomware groups. What drove this surge of activity? 2023 saw high-profile vulnerabilities like SQL injection for MOVEit and GoAnywhere MFT services. Zero-day exploits for these vulnerabilities drove spikes in ransomware infections by groups like CL0P, LockBit and ALPHV (BlackCat) before defenders could update the vulnerable software. Leak site data reveals at least 25 new ransomware groups emerged in 2023,…