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March is nearing its end, and the weekend holds the promise of freedom. But what is there to do? There’s Road House, the new Amazon Prime Video remake of the 1989 Patrick Swayze “classic.” If you’re a gamer in need of another open-world adventure, Rise of the Ronin has been getting decent reviews. If watching movies at home is more your thing, then relax, we have you covered. 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…
Spanning eight kilometres of white sands and azure waters, Saadiyat beach is one of the most magical nature spots in the UAE. Home to critically endangered hawksbill turtles, Indian Ocean humpback dolphins, dugongs and more fascinating marine life, its beauty is famous across the world. The local volunteers, however, who work to protect this precious wildlife oasis, are less talked about. While the rest of the city is sleeping, the Saadiyat Island turtle patrol walk the beach every morning before sunrise to look for signs of nesting turtles, and rescue any that are sick and stranded. Stay up to date…
Catherine, Princess of Wales, on Friday announced she is being treated for cancer. Here is the full transcript of her video address to the UK. “I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery. “It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful. “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time,…
The Los Angeles Lakers continue their Eastern Conference swing with a matchup at home against the Philadelphia 76ers today. Both teams are in the midst of a fight to avoid the play-in tournament in their respective conferences, making this a relatively important game for late-March. Tip-off is scheduled for very soon, 10:30 p.m. ET, and will be televised on NBC Sports Philadelphia (in 76ers markets only), Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers markets) and NBA TV (everywhere). If you don’t have any of those channels, there are also plenty of ways you can watch a live stream of the game for free or…
In the holy month of Ramadan, renowned for its emphasis on charity and generosity, there is an opportunity for UAE citizens and residents to expand their efforts beyond traditional donations of food and clothing for the underprivileged. Besides the crucial contributions such as providing meals for the disadvantaged during Ramadan, there’s now an opportunity to renew focus on supporting organ donation and advocating for this life-saving practice within communities. The UAE has been promoting organ donation, aiming not just to save the lives of individuals facing organ failure but also to strengthen the sense of unity and empathy within the…
At least 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured when five gunmen dressed in camouflage opened fire with automatic weapons at people at a concert in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, in one of the worst such attacks on Russia in years. Flames leapt into the sky and plumes of black smoke rose above the venue, Reuters pictures and video showed. Russian media reported a second blast at the venue and there were reports that some of the gunmen had barricaded themselves somewhere in the building. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
Overwatch 2 finally got some of its long-awaited PvE content last August, but it doesn’t look like more is on the way, according to some new reports. Earlier this week, a story from Kotaku indicated that the future of Overwatch 2’s story-driven PvE missions was in question after the first batch of missions, which were released as paid DLC for a free-to-play game and sold poorly. Now, a new report from Bloomberg affirms that. As part of a newsletter outlining wider frustrations Blizzard’s developers have with how the company ties profit-sharing bonuses to the performance of games that specific teams…
On Friday, Kate, the Princess of Wales, said she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer — an announcement that comes amid what hasn’t been a good year for Britain’s royals so far. First came the “royal health shock” headlines when palace officials announced that King Charles III and Kate both had health troubles. An absence of information about Kate’s health and whereabouts then fuelled an increasingly frenzied rumour mill that made its way from the fringes of social media to front pages around the world. Distrust of the monarchy only intensified after Kate admitted that she edited an official family photo,…
Explore the diverse mosaic of Islamic architecture and spirituality across the UAE with a journey through some of the region’s most iconic mosques. Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Recognised as a marvel of architecture, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi stands as an awe-inspiring testament to Islamic artistry. Boasting an impressive array of features including 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, and magnificent 24-carat gilded chandeliers, it also holds the distinction of housing the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet. Visitors are invited to partake in daily guided tours, offering insights into the mosque’s architectural splendour and Islamic heritage. Throughout…
Batting talisman Virat Kohli on Friday became the first Indian to score 12,000 T20 runs. Kohli achieved the feat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 opening clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. With this achievement, Kohli also became the sixth player after T20 stalwarts Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, and David Warner to reach the milestone. Kohli reached to the milestone in the seventh over of the game, swiping a full ball from Ravindra Jadeja behind square on the leg side for a single. The…