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The United Nations Security Council on Friday approved a toned-down bid to boost humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and called for urgent steps “to create the conditions for a sustainable cessation of hostilities” after a week of vote delays and intense negotiations to avoid a veto by the United States. Amid global outrage over a rising Gaza death toll in 11 weeks of war between Israel and Hamas and a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave, the US abstained to allow the 15-member council to adopt a resolution drafted by the UAE. The remaining council members voted for…
India has invited French President Emmanuel Macron to be the chief guest at the country’s Republic Day celebrations next month, in what Macron’s office described on Friday as a powerful gesture for the two nations’ ties. The visit for Republic Day on January 26 will be Macron’s third to India as president. The event marks the 74th anniversary of the adoption of India’s Constitution on January 26, 1950, nearly three years after it won independence from British colonial rule. India’s official guest in January 2023 was Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, for a 90-minute parade that ended with a…
Joe O’Connor and Mark Schoombie teamed up to win the latest edition of the Thursday Curry Club event following a thrilling round on the front nine of the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. A field of 40 members teed off to battle the elements where they had to play through slightly wet and windy conditions Tommy Fleetwood Academy (TFA) teaching professional O’Connor and Schoombie posted an outstanding gross score of 29 (- 7) to take the honours. Their performance included a tally of five birdies and an eagle as the pairing flawlessly navigated the course without dropping a shot.…
Smart displays sit at the very center of most smart homes. With the ability to sync with other gadgets to issue commands, give you daily updates, or serve as a second screen to binge your favorite shows, smart displays are remarkably versatile devices. The smart display market is more saturated today than ever before, with products from Amazon, Google, Facebook, and more vying for your attention. Google has even revealed that the upcoming Pixel Tablet will double as a smart display, and Apple might be throwing its hat into the ring sooner than expected. There’s clearly a lot of options…
A speeding vehicle crashed into a commercial store in Dubai, police said on Friday. The incident happened on Al Wasl Road and the authority said no one was injured in the incident. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Police said that the accident occurred after the driver of the vehicle pressed the gas pedal instead of applying the brakes. The vehicle crashed into the door before coming to a halt, the authority said. ALSO READ:
Pakistan extended a Friday deadline for candidates to file nomination papers for a national election by two days, the election commission said, allowing extra time for former Prime Ministers Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif to enter the race. “The deadline for submission of nomination papers has been extended by two days to facilitate political parties and candidates,” the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said in a statement on Friday shared by the body’s spokesman. The ECP said the rest of the schedule, leading to polls on February 8, 2024, would remain unchanged. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
Arsenal can end their winless streak at Liverpool when both sides meet this weekend, which would help them preserve their spot at the top of the Premier League, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday. Arsenal, who are top of the table with 39 points from 17 matches, face second-placed Liverpool on Saturday. The north London outfit’s last successful Premier League trip to Anfield came in 2012 – when Arteta was still playing for Arsenal. “It is going to be a special atmosphere for both teams and it is strong opposition. We will prepare to win it and go for…
Whether you have a work from home digital business or need a laptop that can withstand travel and on-the-site duties, picking the right laptop for your business isn’t something to go into lightly. While you can, validly, just choose one of the best laptops and call it a day, are there special qualities that you need in a business laptop that you wouldn’t in others? Or, do average laptops overemphasize some traits that can safely be ignored for business? Our investigation into the best business laptops will sort out these issues as well as give you some great recommendations for…
Dubai Police held a meeting with strategic partners, including shopping malls and managements of major residential communities, to discuss preparations for New Year’s Eve celebrations. The meeting was chaired by Major General Expert Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs at Dubai Police. Among those who attended the meeting included Brigadier Turki bin Fares, Deputy Director of the General Department of Operations; Brigadier Harib Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for Administrative Affairs in the General Department of Criminal Investigations; Brigadier Khalfan Obaid Al Jallaf, Director of Dubai Tourist Police; Dr. Maitha Buhumaid, Director of Strategic Media Affairs at…
Maersk and CMA CGM, two of the world’s largest shipping firms, will impose extra charges after deciding to re-route ships following attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, as worries about the disruption to global trade grow. The surcharges, designed to cover longer voyages around Africa compared with routes via the Suez Canal, will add to rising costs for sea transport since Yemen’s Houthi militant group started targeting vessels. Maersk and CMA CGM are among leading shipping lines to have suspended the passage of vessels through the Red Sea that connects with the key Suez Canal, the quickest sea route…