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Truce talks between Israel and Hamas will resume on Sunday in Cairo, the latest attempt to bring about a pause after nearly six months of war in the Gaza Strip, Egypt’s Al Qahera News TV reported on Saturday, citing a security source. An Israeli official told Reuters that Israel will send a delegation to Cairo on Sunday. A Hamas official told Reuters the group would wait to hear from Cairo mediators on the outcome of their talks with Israel first. The warring sides have stepped up negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, on a six-week suspension of Israel’s offensive in…
Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 (or Switch Pro) have been circulating for years. Whispers of the next-gen Nintendo console first started when The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was first teased in 2019, gained steam when the Switch OLED launched in 2021, and are increasing now that the standard Switch has been out for six years. There’s no doubt that the Nintendo Switch is a fantastic console — it has a unique and impressive game library (with more upcoming games slated for this year), the number of features included with Nintendo Switch Online is constantly improving, and it’s still…
A massive gridlock has been reported on Al Khail road extending for 4.9km, according to Google Maps. The major build-up is being caused by two accidents and roadworks that are taking place in that stretch. A huge red line can be seen on Google Maps, beginning from near Dubai Design District till Al Quoz, indicating that the gridlock is on the side of the road heading to Abu Dhabi. One lane has also reportedly been closed, with KT reader K Ann saying, “There are only five functioning lanes instead of six, which is adding to the pile up.” Stay up…
Al Nayyir finished second and Trawlerman took the third place in the turf race Tower of London stunned the field as he came from the outside and beat the early leaders to win the $1 million Dubai Gold Cup, the third race of the Dubai World Cup, at Meydan on Saturday. Al Nayyir finished second and Trawlerman took the third place in the turf race. “I had to move him forward and he picked up (pace) very well,” jockey Ryan More said. Winning trainer Adrian O’Brian credited More’s brilliance as a jockey for the memorable win at Meydan. “It was…
March is going out with a bang thanks to the arrical of Godzilla x King Kong: The New Empire in theaters. It promises to be big, loud, and full of mass destruction, which should appeal to enough moviegoers to make it a springtime hit. But what about those who aren’t interested in watching a kaiju slugfest? If you want to watch something different, then don’t worry, Digital Trends has compiled a short list of three movies you can stream this weekend. And the great thing about each of these movies is that they are free. That’s right, thanks to ad-supported streamers…
A massive fire happened along E611 (Emirates Bypass Road), near Arabian Ranches, following vehicular collision that resulted in long tailbacks, motorists reported on Saturday. Some residents posted on reddit videos of the incident that happened along the highway from Sharjah towards Dubai, near Hamdan Sports Complex. Several residents and motorists were stranded as a portion of the road was closed for a couple of hours. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. One resident told Khaleej Times: “I live in Villanova and when I saw all the smoke and what was happening, we cancelled…
Everyone being held hostage in a town in central Netherlands is now free and a suspect is in custody, Dutch police said Saturday, after an ordeal that lasted several hours. “The last hostage has just been released. One person has been arrested. We cannot share more information at this time,” announced police on X, formerly Twitter.
Hong Kong demonstrated their racing prowess when California Spangle blazed a trail to win the Group 1 $1 million Al Quoz Sprint in a record-breaking time at Meydan on Saturday. With Australia jockey Brenton Avdulla in the irons, the six-year-old son of Australian stallion Starspangledbanner found another set of gears in the final two furlongs to burst clear his two pursuers for a comfortable victory in the 1,200-metre turf contest. Star of Mystery, ridden by Frankie Dettori for Godolphin’s Charlie Appleby, looked to have every chance approaching the final furlong but could not match the winner for speed. In third…
It’s the final weekend of March, and you’re faced with an existential question: What are you going to do with yourself? You can watch Road House, the new Amazon Prime Video remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor. Dune: Part Two is still in theaters, as is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Streaming is also an option. Hulu has some of the best films around, and the following three movies are worth a watch this weekend. One is a classic 1980s comedy, another is a B-movie hybrid of genres, and the final recommended movie is a heartwarming biopic about a beloved entertainer. Street…
A second shipment of aid carrying almost 400 tonnes of food for Gaza left Cyprus’s Larnaca port on Saturday, a Reuters witness said. The aid will be taken to Gaza by a cargo ship and a platform towed by a salvage vessel. It will be the second dispatch of aid via Cyprus, where Cypriot authorities have established, in cooperation with Israel, a maritime corridor to facilitate pre-screened cargoes arriving directly in the besieged Palestinian enclave. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. US-based charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) arranged the mission with Spain’s Open…