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A Philippine court has ordered the arrest of a church founder and longtime friend of former President Rodrigo Duterte, on charges of human trafficking and sexual abuse of a woman, court documents showed. The evangelist preacher, who also figures on the most wanted list of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States, is followed by millions of people in the Philippines, where church leaders are highly influential in elections. A family court in the southern city of Davao has ordered the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy after he was indicted last month by the justice department on charges…
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…
Hotels and short-term rentals across the UAE are seeing a huge surge in demand as Eid holidays were announced on Monday. According to the announcement, residents will enjoy either a six-day break or a nine-day break depending on when the moon is sighted for Eid Al Fitr. “Our resort was already experiencing high occupancy from midweek onwards,” said Ramsey Saarany, General Manager Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort. “However, once the public holiday was officially announced, we observed a surge in bookings for earlier dates. As a result, the entire week now appears to be strong in terms…
Gold prices rally continued on Wednesday, rising to a new record in the UAE and globally. In the UAE, the 24K variant of the precious metal rose to Dh276.5 per gram on Wednesday morning as compared to Dh274.5 per gram at the close of the markets on Tuesday, a gain of Dh2 per gram. Similarly, 22K, 21K and 18K touched a new record high on Wednesday, trading at Dh256.0, Dh247.75 and Dh212.5 per gram, respectively. Globally, spot gold was up 0.07 per cent at $2,281.8 per ounce at 9.15am UAE time. It jumped more than one per cent earlier in…
Boston Dynamics’ dog-like Spot robot is an incredibly agile machine that for the last four years has been available for various industries to try out as a robotic work colleague. Spot has already been deployed by Ford to scan the changing layout of one of its facilities, and has also been used to carry out various tasks on an oil and gas production vessel in Norway. The latest deployment, however, is less about improving workplace efficiency and more about scaring the bejesus out of local wildlife. Officials at Fairbanks International Airport in Alaska are hoping that the sight of the…
The day will be partly cloudy in general, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Cloud cover will increase, along with a chance of light to moderate rainfall over scattered, especially Westward and coastal, areas. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures could be as high as 34ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 30ºC in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai. However, temperatures could be as low as 19ºC in Abu Dhabi and 21ºC in Dubai and 12ºC in mountainous regions.…
The Indian rupee was little changed on Wednesday as dollar demand from domestic corporates ate into slight early gains supported by dollar inflows. The rupee was at 22.72 against the UAE dirham as of 9.10am UAE time, barely changed from its close at 22.7207 in the previous session. The currency inched up in early trade to a high of 22.713 but soon pared those gains. The dollar index was at 104.7 after declining 0.2 per cent on Tuesday, while Asian currencies were mixed. [Editor’s Note: For real-time forex rates, click on the widget below or visit KT’s dedicated Trading News…
Dental caries or cavities were at least 40 per cent more prevalent in children between the ages of 2 and 19 in 2023 in the UAE. That, according to dentists who explained tooth decay, is a common concern especially among school-aged children. Treatment can vary depending on the child’s symptoms, age, oral hygiene, and the severity of the condition. Dr Eman W. H. Salah, Specialist Implantologist CosmeSurge, Dubai said, “The prevalence of dental caries was greater than 40 per cent in 2023 among children 2 to 19 years of age. Childhood decay leads to a higher risk of caries onset…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the morning rush Wednesday, damaging buildings and creating a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands. There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries, and the tsunami threat largely passed about two hours later. A five-story building in the lightly populated southeastern coastal city of Hualien near the epicentre appeared heavily damaged, collapsing its first floor and leaving the rest leaning at a 45-degree angle. In Taipei, tiles fell from older buildings and within some newer office complexes, while debris fell from some building sites. Schools evacuated…