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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled new military funding for Ukraine on Friday during a visit to Kyiv aimed at reassuring the country that the West is still providing support nearly 23 months after the crisis with Russia started. The package, worth 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2 billion) over the next fiscal year, is the largest the UK has given to Ukraine since the war began, surpassing previous annual commitments by 200 million pounds ($233 million), the British government said. “I am here today with one message: The UK will … not falter,” Sunak said. “We will stand with Ukraine, in…
Tim Southee became the first player to 150 wickets in Twenty20 internationals as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs Friday in their series opener in Auckland. Veteran seam bowler Southee claimed four wickets to pass the milestone and help dismiss the tourists for 180 in the 18th over in response to New Zealand’s imposing 226-8, handing them first blood in the five-match series. Southee’s figures of 4-25 were the best of a run-dominated encounter at Eden Park and took him to 151 wickets in T20 internationals, 11 more than Bangladesh spinner Shakib Al Hasan. He finished the job as…
HONOR Announces the Upcoming Launch of HONOR Magic V2 The thinnest & lightest foldable sets new standards for foldables in the region Dubai, UAE, 12 January 2024 – HONOR, the global technology brand is all set to launchits next-generation flagship foldable smartphone the HONOR Magic V2 in UAE. The HONOR Magic V2 is the thinnest and lightest book-style foldable smartphone to date, redefining industry benchmarks with significant improvements across form factor, battery, display and user experience aspects. The device is a testament to HONOR’s commitment of continuously pushing the boundaries of technology and its mission to drive mainstream adoption of…
When the Ayaneo Next Lite was unveiled on January 10, Ayaneo claimed that the device would come pre-installed with SteamOS, which would’ve made it the first handheld PC not affiliated with Valve to operate on SteamOS by default. Now Ayaneo has backtracked on that announcement entirely, saying the device comes installed with a third-party version of the app. When Ayaneo revealed more about the Next Lite, it clarified in its official Discord that “we are using third-party SteamOS, not official SteamOS,” according to The Verge. It has since updated the blog post announcing the device and explained on Ayaneo Next…
Popular weekly raffle draw Mahzooz has completed the application process for the lottery licence and is awaiting approval from the gaming regulatory authority, an official of the weekly draw said on Friday. Suzan Kazzi, head of communications at Ewings (operator of Mahzooz), said: “The national lottery licence will be awarded to one raffle draw operator in the UAE.” During the end of December 2023, the weekly raffle draws in the UAE, including Mahzooz and Emirates Draw, were told to pause their operations by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), which was formed in September 2023. “We (Mahzooz) were asked…
One of the players to watch out for in the upcoming International League T20 (ILT20) 2024 is young bowling all-rounder Aayan Khan, who will turn out for the Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants for a second season running. Aayan, who made history in the T20 World Cup 2022 by becoming the youngest player to play at the tournament at the age of just 16, was also a part of the Gulf Giants team that won the trophy the first time around. The youngster is ready to help the side retain the ILT20 Trophy. “It feels great to be playing for the…
City Walk set to elevate the city’sdining experience with new licensed dining district ‘C2’ Dubai’s newest dining destination to feature 11 diverse culinary concepts Dubai-UAE, 12 January 2024 – City Walk, the design inspired lifestyle destination by Merex Investment, has unveiled its latest addition, C2 – a new licensed dining district. Encompassing 25,000 square feet, C2 seamlessly combines diverse cuisines with a touch of casual elegance. Nestled in the heart of City Walk, C2 is acharming haven for culinary enthusiasts, hosting 11 unique restaurants. Each establishment blendsa warm indoor atmosphere with alfresco dining, housed within three beautifully landscaped courtyards. Positioned…
If you want better audio from your home theater setup, it’s highly recommended that you buy from soundbar deals. Here’s a nice offer for you to consider — the Vizio V-Series 5.1-channel soundbar for just $200, following a $50 discount from Best Buy. You’re going to have to be quick with your purchase if you’re interested in this soundbar bundle though, because there’s no telling if you’ll still be able to pocket the savings if you delay the transaction to tomorrow. Why you should buy the Vizio V-Series 5.1-channel soundbar Our guide on how to buy a soundbar explains the…
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition, accounts for 11 million deaths worldwide every year but public awareness remains alarmingly low, a leading medical expert from a hospital in Abu Dhabi noted. The serious condition takes place when the body fails to respond to an infection properly. The infection-fighting process then turns against the body, which causes extreme inflammation leading to organ malfunction, tissue damage, and even death if untreated. Dr Ali Al Shidi, internal medicine consultant and vice-chair of the Internal Medicine Division at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi, in an interview elaborated on the condition, severity, symptoms and…
India’s defence ministry said Friday it believed it had found wreckage from an Indian Air Force An-32 transport plane which went missing over the Bay of Bengal in 2016 with 29 people on board. “This discovery at the probable crash site, with no other recorded history of any other missing aircraft report in the same area, points to the debris as possibly belonging to the crashed IAF An-32,” the ministry said in a statement. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.