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Approximately seven mortar rounds landed in the US Embassy compound in Baghdad during an attack early on Friday, a US military official told Reuters, in what appeared to be the largest attack of its kind in recent memory. US forces in Iraq and Syria were also targeted with rockets and drones at least five more times on Friday; three times at separate bases in Syria, and twice at the Ain al-Asad airbase west of Baghdad, a US defence official said. It was the most attacks recorded against US forces in the region in a single day since mid-October, when Iran-aligned…

Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein’s plundering five-wicket haul together with opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s half-century powered New York Strikers to a 41-run victory over table-toppers Samp Army en route to the final of the Abu Dhabi T10 on Friday. Chasing a victory target of 122 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Morrisville Samp Army were restricted to a total of 80 for nine as Hosein claimed five wickets in two overs while conceding just six runs. Earlier, New York Strikers’ impressive total of 121 for 5 in 10 overs was carved out of Gurbaz’s brilliant 56 off 28 balls that included five sixes…

Not all gaming PC deals are worth buying, but here’s an offer that gamers looking for a new machine shouldn’t ignore — Dell’s $400 discount on the Alienware Aurora R15, which brings its price down from $1,600 to $1,200. It’s still not what you’d call affordable, but it’s a steal price for one of the brand’s best pre-built gaming PCs. You’re going to have to hurry though, because there’s a chance that the bargain will already be gone if you check again tomorrow. Proceed with the transaction right now if you don’t want to miss out. Why you should buy…

Get ready to indulge your taste buds and contribute to a great cause at the Annual Stollen Charity Cake Sale, hosted at the Mall of the Emirates. In its 18th year, this much-anticipated family event is set to unfold in Via Rodeo in front of Concept Store on Sunday with the festivities kicking off at 10 am. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team of chef has been hard at work, utilising an impressive array of ingredients – over 4,700 eggs, 950 kilograms of flour, 550 kilograms of raisins, 102 kilograms of Marzipan, 340 kilograms of lemon zest, 340 kilograms of…

Israel sharply stepped up strikes on the Gaza Strip, pounding the length of the Palestinian enclave and killing hundreds in a new, expanded phase of the war that Washington said veered from Israeli promises to do more to protect civilians. The Israeli military said on Friday it had struck more than 450 targets in Gaza from land, sea and air over the past 24 hours — the most since a truce collapsed last week and about double the daily figures typically reported since then. With most Gazans now displaced and unable to access any aid, hospitals overrun and food running…

The emerging talent from Asian cricket powerhouses India and Pakistan posted comfortable wins on the opening day of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Friday. After dismissing Afghanistan for 173 in 50 overs, India chased down the target losing just three wickets in 37.3 overs Arshin Kulkarni top scored with an unbeaten 70 for the winners, at the ICC Academy Oval 1 On the adjoining pitch, Pakistan needed just 26.2 overs to record a seven-wicket win over Nepal. Saad Baig and Azan Awais both hit half-centuries after Mohammed Zeeshan cleaned up Nepal with a six-wicket haul while conceding…

Poor Things review: Emma Stone shines in a Frankensteinian sex comedy “Only the truly impatient would snip a minute of Emma Stone’s tour de force performance in Poor Things.” Pros Emma Stone’s bravura performance Mark Ruffalo’s gut-busting performance The salty, vulgar, hilarious dialogue Cons It’s a little allegorically obvious It almost overstays its welcome Those CGI cityscapes Watch Emma Stone in Poor Things and you just might get ahead of what’s up with her character. Who is this strange woman pounding away on a piano with primitive glee? She walks unsteadily, like it’s new to her. Speaking, too, is a…

Director: Zoya Akhtar Starring: Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina Rating: 2.5 stars A picture-perfect hill town. Beautiful people who appear to have stepped straight out of a salon. Colourful men, women and children playing dress up with bouffant, stiff jackets, pipes and swing skirts. Idealistic, well-behaved teens fighting for a cause. And a happily ever-after-ending. The Archies, directed by Zoya Akhtar paints a utopian world in a comic book frame. It is evident from the opening credits that Zoya, the maker behind deeply layered, complex yet highly entertaining movies and series like Luck by Chance, Zindagi Na…

The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on dozens of people over human rights abuses, including Iranian officers it accused of being involved in the targeting of US officials, ahead of Human Rights Day on Sunday. The US Treasury and State Departments imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on 37 people in 13 countries, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement, in actions coordinated with Britain and Canada. Over the last year the Treasury has sanctioned more than 150 individuals and entities across a dozen countries, freezing their US assets, for issues relating to human rights abuse. Americans who…

Dubai World Trade Centre certified for ethical procurement   Globally-recognised CIPS Ethics Certificate and Kitemark awarded to DWTC’s procurement and contracts department, reinforcing its commitment to ethical practices  Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 8 December 2023:  Dubai World Trade Centre’s (DWTC) procurement and contracts department has been certified for ethical procurement by The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) with all 25 employees awarded the CIPS Ethics Certificate. The organisation has also been awarded the CIPS Ethics Kitemark.  The team completed rigorous training on ethical procurement and supply management practices and was required to pass a final exam covering fraud detection…