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The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said on Thursday that the country will be affected by an unstable weather conditions as a result of an extension of a low surface pressure from the southwest, accompanied by humid southeasterly winds, along with an extension of upper air pressure, accompanied by an air current from the northwest. On Sunday, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a light to moderate rainfall that might be heavy at times in some areas, especially over internal and southern areas. Monday and Tuesday will see the low pressure deepen…

Ukrainian lawmakers approved on Thursday an army mobilisation bill that sparked anger after it was stripped of provisions allowing long-serving soldiers to be discharged, as Moscow pounded the country’s energy facilities, destroying a power station in the Kyiv region. Kyiv has struggled on the battlefield for months, weakened by desperately needed US military aid that is blocked in Congress, and a shortage of men and ammunition. Russia launched an aerial attack on five Ukrainian regions overnight and throughout Thursday morning, killing at least four people in the southern city of Mykolaiv, officials said. The strikes also “completely destroyed” a key…

The Premier League will introduce semi-automated offside technology next season in the hope of reducing the time it takes to make VAR decisions. At a shareholders’ meeting on Thursday, top-flight clubs unanimously agreed to introduce the system, which is expected to cut the average length of a VAR check for offside by about 30 seconds. “The technology will provide quicker and consistent placement of the virtual offside line, based on optical player tracking, and will produce high-quality broadcast graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast experience for supporters,” a Premier League statement said. Stay up to date with the…

With the rise of all-digital consoles, more and more people are doing a majority of their game shopping on digital storefronts. For PlayStation 5 owners, whether you have a disk drive or not, you more than likely have at least a couple of games purchased from the PlayStation Store. The convenience of simply downloading a game and not having to worry about the disk is great, but you also can catch some amazing deals. The biggest sales events come seasonally, and the current Spring Sale is offering deep discounts of up to 90% on some of the biggest games on…

O.J. Simpson, a Pro Football Hall of Fame running back who was accused of, and ultimately acquitted, in the 1994 killings of his former wife and her friend in the “trial of the century,” has died after a battle with cancer. He was 76. Simpson died on Wednesday, his family announced on social media. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer,” the family wrote on Simpson’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. “He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes…

Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires. But the recall remedy does not include repairing the fuel leaks. The recall covers certain Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, as well as Escape SUVs from 2022. All have 1.5-litre engines. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Ford says in documents filed with US safety regulators that fuel injectors can crack, and gasoline or vapour can accumulate near ignition sources, possibly touching off fires.…

Canadian-Irish comedian Katherine Ryan reflects on her comedic journey, citing her family’s humorous upbringing as inspirational. Initially pursuing stand-up as a hobby, Katherine, who is set to kick off Dubai Comedy Festival with a show on Friday, April 12, got into it professionally during maternity leave. Despite the transition, Ryan considers herself fortunate, having encountered few significant challenges along the way, attributing much of her success to gratitude. We speak to the comedian to find out more about her journey and what attendees can expect from her show. Share with us your journey into the world of comedy. What inspired…

Rajasthan Royals skipper skipper Sanju Samson has been fined for slow over-rate in the match against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Wednesday. Rajasthan Royals lost the match on the last ball. A fine half-century by Shubman Gill and brilliant finishing by Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan helped GT secure a thrilling three-wicket win over RR in their IPL 2024 clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan Royals captain, has been fined after his team maintained a…

The Galaxy A55 is Samsung’s newest midrange, affordable smartphone, built as an alternative for those who don’t want to splash out on the Galaxy S24. But that does not mean it doesn’t feel special. Samsung has updated the design in a few subtle ways that make the Galaxy A55 look and feel desirable from the moment you pick it up. I’m getting ready to give the Galaxy A55 a full review, but in the meantime, here are my very early impressions of Samsung’s latest affordable phone. As I hinted at, it’s definitely looking good, but unfortunately, a few concerns are…

Consuming alcoholic beverages is no longer prohibited in most parts of the country, but it is still imperative to be mindful of the UAE’s predominantly Islamic culture. Are you heading out to party on the weekend? If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, then there are certain rules and norms that you must follow in Dubai. In 2023, laws in Dubai regarding buying alcoholic beverages eased. Authorities also removed a 30 per cent tax that was earlier imposed on beverages in the emirate, making beverages more accessible to tourists and residents. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…