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US and UK forces have shot down more than 20 drones and missiles over the Red Sea launched by Yemen’s Houthis, in what London branded Wednesday the “largest attack” yet by the Iran-backed rebels. The Western allies’ warships and planes took out 18 drones and three missiles in their latest Red Sea military intervention on Tuesday, the US military said. HMS Diamond, a British destroyer, intervened with “her guns and Sea Viper missiles” after the drones were “heading for her and commercial shipping in the area”, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said. It comes a week after 12 nations led…

Karmma Calling, based on the popular 2011 American series Revenge, is set in the world of glitz and glamour, filled with deceit and betrayal. It features Tandon as Indrani Kothari, a glamorous queen of the 90s who is married to a billionaire. Her life changes when a mysterious woman, named Karma (Namrata Sheth), enters the equation. “The character of Indrani Kothari is very different from the kind of a person that I’m in real life. For instance, I had to make sure that I didn’t bring in my own thoughts, sympathy, while playing this character, I had to become someone…

Doctors at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi performed a life-saving surgery on a young man suffering multiple organ failure because of a complex aortic valve stenosis. The man in his mid-30s had a congenital abnormality that led to significant difficulties in his heart’s ability to pump blood. Upon arriving at the hospital, he was found to have multiple organ failure as a result of aortic valve stenosis, a condition that causes narrowing of the aortic valve. “In this particular case, we were confronted with a condition where the patient’s aortic valve was critically narrowed, impeding blood flow and threatening heart function.…

Google Cloud unveils key insights for cybersecurity planning in 2024: AI advances, rising zero-day exploits, scaling espionage tactics and more  Dubai, UAE, 10 January 2024: Google Cloud has released its annual Cybersecurity Forecast report for 2024, compiling forward-looking thoughts from security leaders and experts from different teams across Mandiant, Google Cloud and VirusTotal, who are on the frontlines of the latest and largest attacks. Aiming to empower the cybersecurity industry, this comprehensive report provides essential insights and strategies to frame the fight against cyber adversaries in the year ahead. While new technologies will aid security teams, they can also expand…

My HP Omen 15 was one of the best investments I’ve made in my life, right next to my down-filled sleeping bag. That’s not because I think it’s the best gaming laptop ever, but because it’s the only one I’ve ever owned. It was my PC gaming device of choice until I got a Lenovo Legion Go, my first portable gaming PC. I bought my HP Omen 15 in 2020. It was one of the worst years in recent history for building your own PC due to COVID-induced shortages, and I was too depressed to learn anyway. I figured I’d…

There has been a tremendous response to registering for a reception where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the expat community in Abu Dhabi next month, the event organisers said. Titled ‘Ahlan Modi’, the community reception will be held at Zayed Sports City Stadium in the Capital on February 13. According to a key member of the organising committee, as many as 20,000 people have registered to date through https://ahlanmodi.ae/. “It has been planned as the largest community reception to PM Modi,” the member said. The initial announcement for the mega event was made during an event at the…

Snow was still piling on top of the 8 inches that had already accumulated when Kadee Miller trekked out to see Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley in Waukee. “There were moments on the drive up here, I was like, ‘What are we doing?’” Miller said about her 11-km drive from Adel on Tuesday. “The reason we drove up here is to really see who she is.” Miller isn’t sure who she’ll vote for in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses on January 15, but she’s sure she’ll be there — despite a frigid, slap-you-in-the-face cold night in the forecast. “It’s important. It’s kind…

Gold prices fell in UAE at the opening of the markets on Wednesday morning. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading 75 fils or Dh0.75 down at Dh246.0 per gram while 22K, 21K and 18K also opened lower at Dh227.75, Dh220.5 and Dh189.0 per gram, respectively. Spot gold was down 0.10 per cent at $2,029.02 per ounce at 9.20am UAE time. Gold prices recovered some lost ground during the early session on Tuesday morning. “Concerns about the possibility of the US Federal Reserve maintaining a restrictive stance for an extended period could exert selling pressure on gold in the…

Singer Sonu Nigam has expressed deep grief over the demise of music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan. Taking to Instagram, Sonu wrote, “My dear Respected Elder Brother and the Pride of Classical Music of our Country Padmabhushan Ustad Rashid Khan Sahab. Aise koi jaata hai kya bhai? Akele akele? Saddened beyond words. Allah aapko jannat me aala makaam de. You’ll be missed always. Om Shanti.” Reacting to the news, singer Harshdeep Kaur said that it’s the “saddest day.” “Extremely sad news… Ustad Rashid Khan Ji passes away… this is a huge loss to the world of music. He will always be…

HONOR Takes Center Stage at 1 Billion Followers Summit HONOR’s Exclusive Booth Showcases Tomorrow’s Tech & the Future of Content Creation Dubai, UAE – 10 January 2024:The global technology brand HONORannounces its participation in the prestigious 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s premier gathering for content creators. Set against the backdrop of the captivating theme “Get Connected,” the summit serves as a dynamic platform for global influencers, self-starters, and creative industry players to converge and exchange insights. Scheduled for January 10-11, 2024, at the iconic Emirates Towers and Museum of the Future, the summit, organized by the New Media Academy,…