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Rescuers used their bare hands and shovels to dig through mud on Thursday in a desperate search for survivors of a landslide in the Philippines as the number of missing nearly doubled to 90, an official said. Two days after the rain-induced landslide hit the mountainous gold-mining village of Masara on southern Mindanao island, searchers were in a race against time and weather. At least seven people were killed and 31 injured when the landslide destroyed houses and engulfed three buses and a jeepney waiting for workers from a gold mine on Tuesday night. Stay up to date with the…

Emirates has announced a multi-year partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) as the sporting event’s official global airline partner. Emirates is the first title partner of the NBA Cup. The Emirates logo will be featured on all jerseys along with other co-branded promotion. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Group Chairman and Chief Executive, has said, “With basketball’s popularity around the world, we are excited to work with one of the most globally recognised and prestigious professional leagues.” The NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum. “As basketball continues to be recognised as the fastest growing…

Taking birth control pills for more than five years and giving birth to multiple children are linked to an increased risk of cervical cancer – the fourth most common cancer in women globally, leading medical experts said in Abu Dhabi. Dr Summia Zaher, a consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology and medical director at M42’s Danat Al Emarat Hospital in Abu Dhabi, provided crucial insights into the hormonal link to cervical cancer and underscored the significance of preventive measures and regular screenings. Highlighting the impact of oral contraceptives on the hormonal connection to cervical cancer, Dr Summia said: “Naturally occurring oestrogen…

The PGA Tour’s new for-profit entity will dish out over 80% of the initial $930 million of player equity grants to its top 36 golfers, according to a leaked memo reported by US media on Wednesday. ESPN and Golf Digest both reported the contents of the memo from PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, which had been distributed to players. Last month, the tour announced a deal that could eventually be worth up to $3 billion with a group of billionaire sports team owners to create a new entity called PGA Tour Enterprises. The move comes after the PGA Tour lost…

UAE’s home-grown concept, WOK BOYZ, Expands to 3rd International Territory with Grand Opening of its Flagship Restaurant in Canada Dubai, United Arab Emirates: WOK BOYZ, a renowned street style Asian food concept, has expanded its presence into its third international market with the grand opening of its flagship restaurant in Toronto, Canada. This momentous move marks a significant milestone for WOK BOYZ, showcasing the brand’s commitment to global expansion and catering to diverse palates across international borders. The new venture in Toronto, Canada reaffirms WOK BOYZ’s position as a frontrunner in the world of Asian cuisine, bringing its unique blend…

Epic Games is partnering with Disney to create “an all-new games and entertainment universe” that’s compatible with Fortnite. Announced Wednesday afternoon — at the same time as it was announced that ESPN would be available as a standalone subscription in 2025 —  this partnership follows a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games by Disney. They companies now plan to work together over several years to create this experience connected to Fortnite, which Disney says will “offer a multitude of opportunities for consumers to play, watch, shop and engage with content, characters and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar,…

UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a message of condolences to President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile over the death of former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to President Font.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and other political leaders who are currently incarcerated have cast their votes through a postal ballot from Adiala Jail, Pakistan-based Dawn reported, citing sources. People in Pakistan began voting on Thursday, with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and other leaders of the party, including Shah Mahmood Qureshi, currently in prison. Other leaders who have managed to vote through mail include Pakistan’s former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid, and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry. Stay up to date with the latest…

The much-anticipated gaming and integrated resort Wynn Al Marjan resort coming up in Ras Al Khaimah will be a “must see” tourism destination in the UAE, its chief executive said on Thursday. Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts, said the foundation work of the $3.9 billion (Dh14.3 billion) Wynn Al Marjan is almost complete and vertical construction is set to begin soon. “Construction of Wynn Al Marjan Island continues, with much of the hotel tower and podium foundation complete, and preparations underway to start vertical construction of the hotel tower. We are confident the resort will be a ‘must see’…

Adil Rashid hailed the contribution of spinners which allowed Sharjah Warriors to clinch a remarkable win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the race to reach the ILT20 season 2 playoffs. After a strong start, the Knight Riders went from 61/1 to 94 all out, which the Warriors chased down in 13.5 overs. Speaking after the game, England’s Adil Rashid, whose 4/12 is now the best bowling figures in the history of the league, credited the team’s bowlers for their performance. “It’s personally very nice to get four wickets, but we bowled exceptionally well at the start, which set…