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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…
Dubai’s Crown Prince launched a new logo for Government of Dubai on Sunday during the first meeting of the executive council following its recent reconstitution. He directed the immediate implementation of the new logo across Dubai’s government entities. In addition to adopting the new logo, entities will retain their individual logos to reflect their distinctiveness. The government entities will be granted a six-month transition period to implement the new logo. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The leader also allocated Dh40 billion for the ‘Dubai Portfolio for Public-Private Partnership’ for 2024-2026. He also…
Six of his students have already been injured in the war between Israel and Hamas that has ravaged the Gaza Strip, but the American educator is not losing hope. Kamal Ahmed is coordinating a plan to evacuate 250 women from Gaza to ensure they can continue their education. The founder of the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Bangladesh was in Dubai while travelling to Ramallah to finalise the details of his initiative. “All their documents are ready, and they have all been personally vetted by all parties involved. However, I am facing some challenges. I hope to resolve everything…
Gold prices fell more than Dh1 per gram at the opening of the markets in the UAE on Monday. According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K variant of the yellow metal was trading at Dh260.0 per gram on Monday morning, as compared to last week’s close of Dh261.25 per gram. Among the other variants, 22K opened at Dh240.75, 21K at Dh233.0 and 18K at Dh199.75 per gram. Globally, spot gold was down 0.43 per cent to $2,147.3 per ounce at 9.20 am UAE time. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Gold prices…
West Ham United had three goals ruled out, including what would have been a dramatic stoppage-time winner, as Aston Villa came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw in a fiery Premier League clash on Sunday. Michail Antonio’s stooping header, his first goal since August, gave the hosts the lead after 29 minutes. West Ham had the ball in the net twice through Mohammed Kudus and Antonio either side of halftime, but neither goal stood. Villa, who felt they should have had a penalty for handball before West Ham’s opener, equalised in the 79th minute when Nicolo Zaniolo poked home…
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.…
The Israeli army launched attacks on Monday around Gaza’s largest hospital Al-Shifa, with witnesses reporting air strikes on the devastated neighbourhood where it is located. Israeli soldiers “are currently conducting a precise operation in the area of the Shifa hospital”, a statement from the military said. “The operation is based on intelligence information indicating the use of the hospital by senior Hamas terrorists”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Witnesses in Gaza City told AFP they saw tanks surround the hospital site. The Israeli army also carried out a November attack in Al-Shifa,…
Amad Diallo scored deep in extra time after Marcus Rashford made amends for a bad miss to lift Manchester United to a breathless 4-3 victory over north west rivals Liverpool and into the FA Cup semifinals on Sunday. United’s victory at Old Trafford kept alive their only hope of silverware this season and spoiled Liverpool’s dreams of hoisting four trophies in manager Juergen Klopp’s final season with the team. Scott McTominay gave United a 10th-minute lead but Liverpool turned the game on its head with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah before half-time. Antony’s 87th-minute for United, however,…
Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…
The weather across the UAE is expected to be partly cloudy and cloudy at times over some western areas and islands with a probability of light rainfall, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. The NCM has also predicted clouds to appear eastward by afternoon. The weather will get humid by night and Tuesday morning over some coastal areas. There will also be light to moderate winds. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures will drop to…