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Pakistan on Sunday offered condolences on the martyrdom of four UAE soldiers in a terrorist attack in Somalia. “We are deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of precious human lives in the terrorist attack in Somalia. We share the grief and sorrow of the bereaved families and express solidarity with our brothers and sisters in this difficult hour,” said Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s ambassador in the UAE. On Sunday, the ministry announced the deaths of three soldiers and an officer from the Bahrain Defence Force, as well as the injury of two others. However, one of the injured individuals…
Jordan’s King Abdullah participated in an air drop of humanitarian aid to Gaza, state-owned Al Mamlaka broadcaster said on Sunday. A video showed the monarch in military gear on board a plane in the latest mission by the Jordanian air force to drop urgent medical supplies to field hospitals it runs in the war-torn enclave. According to official media, the latest airdrop was on February 6. The kingdom has conducted 11 air drops, with at least two conducted with the French and Dutch airforces, to deliver medical aid. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
A federal judge ordered Elon Musk to testify again in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s probe of his $44 billion takeover of Twitter, giving the regulator and the billionaire a week to agree on a date and location for the interview. US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler’s order, issued on Saturday night, formalised a tentative ruling she made in December that sided with the regulator. The SEC sued Musk in October to compel the Tesla and SpaceX CEO to testify as part of an investigation into his 2022 purchase of Twitter, the social media giant that he subsequently renamed X.…
Bahrain took the top honours in the athletics events at the Arab Women Sports Tournament in Sharjah with 14 medals, four of which were gold. Meanwhile, Egypt finished their campaign with nine medals, securing the runners-up position in the overall standings. Other countries also made their mark on the final day, with Lebanon winning a gold medal, Iraq taking home two silvers and a bronze; the UAE, Oman, and Syria each adding a silver and a bronze to their tallies; and Kuwait and Jordan each securing a bronze medal. Aminat Jamal of Bahrain surged ahead to win the gold medal…
The OnePlus 12 is considered the “new Android device to beat” this year — and with good reason. This impressive smartphone boasts a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3168 pixels at 510 psi and a refresh rate of 120Hz, and it supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+. It also offers a battery life that lasts up to two days between charges, features a well-received Hasselblad camera system, and much more. When buying a new smartphone, it’s important to consider its durability against accidental drops and water resistance, as these factors affect its longevity. While smartphones…
The Sharjah Municipality ordered the complete closure of all parks in the emirate due to unstable weather in the UAE. The parks will be opened to the public once turbulent weather conditions subside in the country. Earlier, Sharjah Police suspended all the activities in Desert Police Park due to heavy rains and out of concern for the safety of all employees and visitors of the park, provided that the park returns again to receive its guests until the effect of the depression ends and the weather condition stabilises. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
Qatar’s Akram Afif underlined his credentials as one of Asia’s finest forwards with a hat-trick in the Asian Cup final to guide his team to back-to-back titles, but the forward was coy on playing for another European club in future. Afif netted three penalties in the 3-1 victory over Jordan, and he bagged a treble of individual awards: player of the match, most valuable player of the tournament, and top scorer with eight goals. Opposition coaches who have faced him have praised his skills, with Tajikistan’s Petar Segrt saying it was only a question of time and whether the 27-year-old…
The Super Bowl is the biggest football game in the world as millions tune in to watch the contest that decides the NFL champion. However, the Super Bowl has become such a cultural phenomenon that non-football fans even tune in to watch the commercials and experience the pageantry. One of the most anticipated aspects of the game is the Super Bowl halftime show. Contents 10. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, Super Bowl LIV – 104.1 million viewers9. Justin Timberlake, Super Bowl LII – 106.6 million8. Black Eyed Peas, Super Bowl XLV – 110.2 million7. Beyoncé, Super Bowl XLVII – 110.8 million6.…
UAE residents are bracing themselves for a stormy Monday as the country experiences moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning, and hail. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued orange and yellow alerts, urging individuals to be vigilant and prepared for the expected hazardous weather events. Schools and offices have made the decision to work from home to ensure the safety of employees and students. Mohammed Tariq, a resident of Dubai, is relieved to be working from home tomorrow. As a father, he appreciates the opportunity to spend time with his children and keep them safe during the…
The High Court of India’s Karnataka state has allowed entrepreneur BR Shetty, who is facing proceedings for recovery of loans, to go abroad by imposing stringent conditions. The court on Friday suspended the Lookout Circulars (LOCs) issued by Bank of Baroda and Punjab National Bank and the endorsement issued by the Bureau of Immigration against Shetty, founder of Abu Dhabi-headquartered NMC Health, and granted conditional permission for him to travel to Abu Dhabi for treatment. The order was passed by a bench headed by Justice Krishna S Dixit, who heard the petition filed by Shetty challenging the look-out circular issued…