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South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung remained hospitalised in intensive care on Wednesday, a day after a knife attack on him shocked political leaders who were vying for the upper hand in a major election three months away. Surgeons operated on Lee for more than two hours late on Tuesday to repair a major blood vessel in his neck that was sliced when an assailant lunged and stabbed him with a knife. “The act of terror against Chairman Lee Jae-myung was clearly a challenge against democracy and a threat against democracy,” Democratic Party floor leader Hong Ik-pyo said…
Aylla Cafe: A Timeless Culinary Haven in Deira Waterfront Market Indulge in Exotic Flavors, Breathtaking Views, and Unparalleled Hospitality at Dubai’s Premier Dining Destination UAE, Dubai Aylla Café and Restaurant Redefines Charm with Timeless Ambiance and Tempting Offers at Deira Waterfront Market. Aylla Café and Restaurant is delighted to reintroduce its established presence at the Deira Waterfront Market, Dubai. Nestled against a stunning sea backdrop, Aylla continues to enchant patrons with its enduring allure, offering an array of enticing experiences for locals and visitors alike. Aylla Café remains an enduring choice for private parties and events, providing an enchanting atmosphere…
2024 has barely started, but we already have an exciting development in the mobile tech space. Specifically, we now know the exact date Samsung is announcing the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. On January 2, Samsung sent official invitations for the next Galaxy Unpacked event. It will take place on Wednesday, January 17, at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. It’s a change of pace from the typical New York and San Francisco locations where Unpacked has traditionally occurred and a much different setting from last year’s Unpacked in Seoul, where Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy…
Five members of a UAE family died in a road accident that happened as they were returning after New Year’s Eve festivities. An Emirati couple, their two daughters and niece were killed in the crash in Ajman, local Arabic newspaper Al Etihad reported on Tuesday. Two other girls sustained injuries in the crash. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The tragedy happened as the Emirati family’s vehicle crashed into a truck in Ajman’s Masfoot area in the early hours of Monday, January 1. They were returning from Hatta in Dubai. On being notified,…
The Indian rupee was little changed on Wednesday, even as Asian currencies fell pressured by an uptick in Treasury yields as traders moderated bets on potential rate cuts in the U.S. this year. The rupee was at 83.33 (Dh22.7) as of 10:15 a.m. IST, barely changed from its close at 83.3175 in the previous session. The dollar index jumped 0.8% on Tuesday and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose 8 basis points to 3.94% amid paring of expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Investors are currently pricing in a near 75% chance of a Fed rate cut…
Qashio, a UAE-founded fintech company, has recently announced a new partnership with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai. This exciting collaboration will enable customers to convert Qashio Points into Skywards Miles, opening doors to a wide range of benefits Emirates Skywards is renowned for. Qashio Points, Qashio’s loyalty programme, rewards customers who make business purchases and transactions through Qashio business expense cards. Qashio’s innovative platform allows customers to consolidate their earned points from all business expense card spending and effortlessly convert them into Skywards Miles for individual employees with Emirates Skywards accounts. As we anticipate a…
Emirates NBD Business Banking launches mega ‘Foreign Exchange and Trade’ customer promotion Grand prize of AED 1 million and total cash awards of AED 3 million for lucky winners Every Foreign Exchange and Trade transaction will give customers a chance to win Dubai, UAE, 3January2024:Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has announced the launch of its mega Foreign Exchange and Trade customer promotion, with over AED 3 million prizes on offer. As part of the promotion that will run until 31 March 2024, 120 Business Banking customers making any trade…
Much like unwanted Christmas leftovers, some of the Huludays movies are sticking around until the end of January on Hulu. It’s a little out of season for Miracle on 34th Street, but Home Alone works pretty well all year. The good news for movie fans is that there’s not a lot leaving Hulu in January 2024. But there are a few titles that will definitely be missed when the end of the month comes around. The new movies and TV shows on Hulu are almost always worthwhile, but you should still get the most out of your subscription by catching…
The flight between the northern city of Sapporo and Tokyo’s Haneda airport is Japan’s busiest air route, and one of the most frequent services anywhere in the world. Japan Airlines (JAL) operates 16 round-trip flights a day. But when JAL516 followed that route to Haneda on Tuesday, what unfolded was a runway collision that is baffling aviation experts – and a smooth evacuation and rescue that some described as miraculous. All 379 passengers and crew escaped the Airbus A350 aircraft, which erupted into a fireball after colliding with a smaller Coast Guard plane shortly after landing. Five of the six…
Gold prices dipped slightly in the UAE on Wednesday morning but the 24K variant of the precious metal still stayed at Dh250 level at the opening of the markets. According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K slipped Dh0.25 to Dh250.0 per gram while 22K, 21K and 18K opened at Dh231.5, Dh224.0 and Dh192.0 per per gram, respectively, on Wednesday. Spot gold was up 0.21 per cent at $2,063.98 per ounce, as of 9.15 am UAE time. The prices retreated moderately late on Tuesday, succumbing to rising rates and the commanding resurgence of the US dollar, which climbed sharply following…