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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow would intensify strikes on military targets in Ukraine, after an unprecedented Ukrainian attack over the weekend on the Russian city of Belgorod. The attack killed 24 people and left over 100 wounded in Belgorod on Saturday. It came after Moscow launched a large-scale attack on Ukrainian cities. “We’re going to intensify the strikes. No crime against civilians will rest unpunished, that’s for certain,” Putin said on Monday during a visit to a military hospital. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. He said Russia would…

“The Lofree Flow brings excellent typing experience in a low-profile footprint.” Pros Remarkable ‘thocky’ typing Hot-swappable Smooth POM switches Lightweight Cons Unsatisfying battery No customization software I am one of the folks who needs a mechanical keyboard to feel motivated to write. The click-clack interlaced with the beats of the music in the background helps me enter the venerated state of “flow.” To guarantee a lofty typing experience, I have never particularly enjoyed — and, therefore, strayed clear of — low-profile keyboards. I have undoubtedly been intrigued by intermediates such as low-profile mechanical keyboards like the Logitech MX Mechanical from 2022,…

As Western democracies become increasingly polarised, rural and small-town voters are regularly pitted against their counterparts in larger urban centres. While this is not a new phenomenon – and certainly not the only factor affecting voting patterns – the rural-urban divide is a significant driver of today’s culture wars. This dynamic, which economist Andrés Rodríguez-Pose evocatively described as the “revenge of the places that don’t matter,” suggests that the ongoing populist surge largely reflects geographic disparities. How did the rural-urban divide come to dominate so many countries’ political discourse and development, and how can we address it? Part of the…

The Indian pace bowlers were not patient on a good bowling surface during the opening Test against South Africa, a virtue they will need in abundance on a batting paradise at the picturesque Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, where spinners will have little role to play, reckoned legendary Allan Donald. India lost the first Test by an innings and 32 runs after conceding 408 in the first innings on a spicy Centurion track that offered steep bounce and enough lateral movement. “I know South Africa probably got the better of the conditions, no questions about that. They pitched the…

Apple’s Mac Studio is an elegantly designed desktop PC that fits into tight spaces. It’s also one of the quietest desktops you’ll find, making it an unobtrusive choice, while also providing surprisingly fast performance. But while the Mac Studio offers decent connectivity, it’s also a sealed enclosure with zero expandability. What you order is what you’ll have forever, so choosing carefully when configuring your Mac Studio is vital. This guide will help you make the right decisions. Specs and configurations Dimensions (HxWxD) 3.7 x 7.7 x 7.7 inches CPU/GPU M2 Max 12-core CPU/30-core GPUM2 Max 12-core CPU/38-core GPUM2 Ultra 24-core…

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The quakes, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu. Media reports said two people were feared dead after the quake struck Ishikawa prefecture on the Sea of Japan side at 4.10pm (0710 GMT), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen quakes.…

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…

The Apple Watch Series 9 was released in September 2023 and received mostly positive reviews. It has several new features over its predecessor, the Apple Watch Series 8 — including a brighter display, a new S9 processor, carbon neutrality, and more. But you might ask yourself whether the wearable device has a charging block (power adapter) in the box. In a world where most smartphones don’t come with a charger, does the Apple Watch Series 9 come with one? Does the Apple Watch Series 9 come with a charger? The simple answer is “no.” None of the current models of Apple Watch…

As the festive cheer and New Year celebrations subside, parents in the UAE are gearing up for a different kind of excitement – the return of their children to school. After a three-week term break, students are set to resume their academic year on Tuesday, January 2. Private schools in the country shut for the winter holidays from December 11, 2023. Speaking to Khaleej Times, parents reiterated that a routine change is required now, which includes adjusting bedtime, making necessary school supplies available, getting winter clothing ready, and organising transportation. Waking up early French expat Christine Quartier La Tente, the…

Israel’s war in Gaza will continue throughout 2024, a military spokesman said in a new year’s message, insisting that tens of thousands of reservists would be needed for fighting. “The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) must plan ahead, understanding that we will be required for additional tasks and warfare throughout this year,” Daniel Hagari told reporters. “The objectives of the war require prolonged fighting and we are preparing accordingly.” The war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, erupted after Hamas fighters carried out a deadly attack on southern Israel on October 7. The attack…