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Pakistan temporarily suspended mobile phone services on Thursday to strengthen security as voting began in the country’s national election, the interior ministry said. The government’s decision comes amidst a rise in militant attacks in the run-up to the election and a day after jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan urged his supporters to wait outside polling booths after voting until results are announced. “As a result of the recent incidents of terrorism in the country precious lives have been lost, security measures are essential to maintain the law and order situation and deal with possible threats, hence the temporary suspension…

The first all-European private astronaut mission has departed the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the same SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft that took it there just over two weeks ago. The four Ax-3 crewmembers are expected to splash down off the Florida coast on Friday morning, and the homecoming will be streamed live. Read on for more information on how to watch the spacecraft and its occupants during the final stages of the mission. The Ax-3 crew comprises private astronauts Walter Villadei, Alper Gezeravcı, and Marcus Wandt, and professional astronaut Michael López-Alegría. It’s the third private mission organized by Texas-based Axiom…

The UA has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Istanbul, Turkey, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed the UAE’s support for all efforts by the Turkish government to apprehend those responsible for this terrorist act, as well as for all the measures implemented by Turkey to protect its security and stability. Furthermore, the Ministry expressed the UAE’s strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of international…

Bayanat, an ADX-listed public company and leading provider of Al-powered geospatial solutions, on Tuesday announced strong revenue growth in 2023. Overall, Bayanat’s revenue for 2023 grew by 47% (or Dh371 million), while the total net profit increased by 15% (or Dh30 million) year-on-year in absolute value. Net profit, as a percentage of revenue, was slightly lower compared to the previous year, due to the company’s strategic investments in talent, Research and development, implementation of a product strategy and new organizational processes in line with its IPO strategy. Bayanat continued to improve its strong balance sheet position with asset acquisitions that…

The fifth-best team in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers (30-19), will host the dynasty of the last decade, the Golden State Warriors (22-25) tonight. The Warriors are in a bit of trouble as they have had an off year full of drama that now has them three games below .500 and 12th in the West. The Warriors have often not done real well on the road, as they are 8–12 when playing outside of the Bay Area. However, 76ers star player Joel Embiid is out for potentially the remainder of the season with a torn meniscus, which means the…

The UAE Swat Challenge 2024, which ran from February 3 to February 7, saw police forces from all around the world come to the Emirates to participate in the high-octane competition – which features a cash prize of $260,000. The challenge not only saw a host of competent teams demonstrate their best techniques – both in the arena and in e-sport games – but also featured strong all-women teams from different countries, including the UAE. In addition, among the highly qualified 30-person panel of international judges was Lieutenant Maitha Mohammed Seif of Dubai Police – the only female judge in…

A pod of killer whales that was trapped in drift ice off Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido, prompting concern from environmental groups, has apparently safely escaped, officials said on Wednesday. The killer whales, also known as orcas, were initially spotted by a local fisherman who reported them to officials in the nearby town of Rausu on the northeastern coast of Hokkaido on Tuesday morning. Town officials travelled to the coast later Tuesday and saw about a dozen whales bobbing up and down in a tiny gap surrounded by drift ice, about 1 kilometer (half a mile) offshore. After analysing…

Shoppers are increasingly buying gold and precious metal jewellery in Dubai and the selling the valuables in other countries – particularly South Asian ones. Industry executives say that consumers do this due to the trust they have in the quality of the gold and jewellery sold in Dubai. Buyers also benefit from the disparities in the prices. Moreover, some countries also levy tax on gold and jewellery purchases above a certain amount and there is no tax on buying gold jewellery in Dubai. If passengers exceed the permitted limit to carry gold and jewellery, the items could be confiscated by…

The Los Angeles Clippers (34-15) are one of the top teams in the league right now. This season, they went from being the “other L.A. team” to a contender for the NBA championship. Tonight they look to build off of four straight wins as the New Orleans Pelicans (29-21) come to town. The Clippers find themselves now on top of the West in first place rankings. It’s the third time these two meet up this season, and if each of them stays at the pace they’re on, we could see them square off in the postseason as well. Catch the…

Prolonged social media usage is worsening various issues among children in the UAE with kids spending around three hours daily on these platforms. The heightened challenges include increased anxiety, attention difficulties, academic struggles, and, in certain instances, speech delays. Experts explained social media platforms stimulate the release of dopamine in the brain, encouraging repeated engagement. The shares, likes, and comments on these platforms activate the brain’s reward centre, creating a sensation similar to the pleasure experienced during gambling or substance use, leading to continued user return. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Average…